Apparatus, system and method for securing, attaching and/or detaching a device to a fixture

• US 9,664,336 B2
• Filed: 02/24/2016
• Issued: 05/30/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 08/30/2012
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Sennco Solutions Incorporated
• Original Assignee: Sennco Solutions Incorporated
• Inventors: Ewen, III, John E., Reynolds, Andy G., Groth, James
• Primary Examiner(s): Duckworth, Bradley
• Application Number:
  US15/051,802
• Publication Number:
  US 20160169445A1
• Time in Patent Office: 461 Days
• Field of Search: 248551, 248553, 2481761, 2481781, 2481871, 248685, 3405681, 3405682, 3405688
• CPC Class Codes: A47F 7/024 with provisions for preventing unauthorised removal show cases with devices for prevention of theft A47F3/002; devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal E05B73/0017
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 11/041 Allowing quick release of the apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 11/22 with approximately constant height, e.g. with constant length of column or of legs F16M11/42 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 13/00 Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles heads thereof F16M11/02 ; undercarriages thereof F16M11/20 ; adapted to be stuck in the ground A45F3/44 ; sockets or holders for poles or posts E04H12/22; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles supports for measuring instruments G01D11/30; supports for casings of remote control switching devices H01H9/025
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 13/02 for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 29/49826 Assembling or joining

Abstract

An apparatus, a system and a method secures, attaches and/or detaches a device to a fixture. A post with an interior secures a retractable reel. The retractable reel has a cable that attaches, connects and/or secures the device to the fixture. The cable extends from the retractable reel and/or extends through the post. A head unit attaches to the device and has a fastening mechanism for connecting and/or for disconnecting the cable to the device. The post has a recession for receiving a head unit and/or for aligning the head unit and/or the device. A fastener and/or an adhesive connects, secures and/or attaches the device to the head unit. A key disconnects the cable from the head unit.

Claims

1. A method for removably securing a device to a fixture, the method comprising:

providing a post having a cable and a connector, wherein the post mounts on the fixture;

connecting a head unit to the post with the connector, wherein the head unit has an opening through which the cable extends, wherein the head unit houses a spring arranged to assist in attaching the cable to the head unit, and wherein the head unit attaches to the device;

inserting a key into the head unit to allow for removal of the cable from the head unit; and

detaching the connector from the head unit to release the device from the post.

2. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of:

inserting the head unit into the post to connect the head unit to the connector.

3. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of:

aligning the head unit with respect to the post.

4. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of:

aligning the connector in the head unit.

5. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of:

positioning the connector near the opening of the head unit to secure the cable to the head unit.

6. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of:

displacing the spring from the opening to remove the cable from the head unit.

7. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of:

extending or retracting the cable with respect to the fixture via a reel holding the cable housed within the post.

8. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of:

providing an adhesive on the head unit to adhere the device to the head unit.

9. A method for removably securing a device to a fixture, the method comprising the steps of:

attaching a post to the fixture, the post having a crown and a cable, the cable coiled around a reel in the post, the cable extending from the reel;

securing a head unit to the post by the cable through an opening in the head unit wherein the head unit encloses a spring and a printed circuit board (“

PCB”

) and further wherein the PCB wirelessly communicates with an alarm to provide electrical security to the device; and

inserting a key into a corresponding keyhole in the head unit to move the spring to detach the cable from the head unit.

10. The method of claim 9 further comprising the step of:

triggering, by the PCB, an audible alarm in response to an unauthorized separation of the device from the head unit.

11. The method of claim 9 further comprising the step of:

connecting a power cord to the device wherein unauthorized separation of the device from the power cord triggers an audible alarm.

12. The method of claim 9 further comprising the step of:

monitoring the attachment of the head unit to the device by the PCB.

13. The method of claim 9 further comprising the step of:

displaying the device on the head unit, wherein a recession in the crown receives the head unit.

14. A system for securing a device to a fixture, the system comprising:

a base, wherein the base mounts to the fixture;

a post attached to the base, the post extending from the base;

a retractable reel in the post, the retractable reel connected to a cable to retract or extend the cable relative to the fixture;

a crown with a recession formed therein, wherein the crown is attached to the post and wherein the cable extends through the crown; and

a head unit connected to the cable, wherein the head unit attaches to the device and wherein the head unit is removable from the post and the head unit houses a printed circuit board (“

PCB”

) configured to monitor attachment of the head unit to the device, wherein the PCB is configured for wireless communication with an alarm box to provide electrical security to the device, and wherein the head unit houses a spring which assists in attachment of the cable to the head unit.

15. The system of claim 14 wherein the recession in the crown is configured to receive at least part of the head unit for displaying the device.

16. The system of claim 14 wherein the spring is configured to detach the cable from the head unit.

17. The system of claim 14 further comprising:

a plunger extending from the head unit, wherein the plunger is configured to be depressed by the device when the head unit is attached to the device.

18. The system of claim 14 further comprising:

an adhesive on the head unit configured to assist in attaching the device to the head unit.

19. The system of claim 14 further comprising:

a power cable configured to be connected to the device, wherein unauthorized separation of the power cable from the device is configured to trigger an audible alarm.

20. The system of claim 14 further comprising:

a power cable configured to be connected to the device to provide power to charge the device.