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Theft deterrent device and method of use

  • US 9,228,378 B1
  • Filed: 11/26/2014
  • Issued: 01/05/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/01/2014
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A portable theft deterrent device for preventing the theft of an object, comprising:

  • a lock detection mechanism;

    wherein the lock detection mechanism includes a plurality of connectors and an opening therethrough;

    wherein the opening, having an inner cavity dimension smaller than the dimension of the object to be locked using the device thereby preventing the pass therethrough of the object, extends from one side of the lock detection mechanism through an interior of the lock detection mechanism through to an opposite side thereof;

    wherein the lock detection mechanism includes an electronic keypad, wherein the electronic keypad enables and disables a first active circuit of the lock detection mechanism when a correct key code is entered, wherein the lock detection mechanism includes the first active circuit therein coupled to the plurality of connectors;

    wherein when the lock detection mechanism is coupled to an electrical path via at least one connector of the plurality of connectors and the first active circuit detects an interruption in the electrical flow in the electrical path, the lock detection mechanism provides an alert.

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