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Combination non-programmable and programmable key for security device

  • US 8,842,012 B2
  • Filed: 08/14/2013
  • Issued: 09/23/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/13/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A combination non-programmable and programmable key for a security device, comprising:

  • a housing;

    a non-programmable portion disposed at least partially within the housing operable for unlocking a mechanical lock of the security device; and

    a programmable portion disposed at least partially within the housing operable for independently arming and/or disarming a monitoring circuit that is in electrical communication with a sensor and operatively coupled to an alarm,wherein the security device is configured to be locked to an item of merchandise when the mechanical lock is locked, and the security device is removable from the item of merchandise when the mechanical lock is unlocked by the non-programmable portion of the key.

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