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Combination non-programmable and programmable key for security device

  • US 9,305,444 B2
  • Filed: 08/07/2014
  • Issued: 04/05/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/13/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A security device for an item of merchandise, the security device comprising:

  • a non-programmable locking mechanism comprising a mechanical lock, wherein the mechanical lock is configured to be unlocked by a key; and

    a programmable locking mechanism comprising a monitoring circuit operatively coupled to an alarm,wherein the security device is configured to secure an item of merchandise from theft or removal when the mechanical lock is locked and to be separated from the item of merchandise when the mechanical lock is unlocked,wherein the alarm is configured to provide an alarm signal if the security device is separated from the item of merchandise while the monitoring circuit is armed.

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