MERCHANDISE SECURITY SYSTEM INCLUDING RETRACTABLE ALARMING POWER CORD
First Claim
1. A merchandise security system for an electronic item of merchandise comprising:
- a cord configured to be coupled to the electronic item of merchandise;
a reel configured to store at least a portion of the cord thereon, the reel comprising at least one electrical coupling on an outer surface thereof; and
a housing defining an interior for receiving the reel therein, the reel configured to be removably inserted within the housing, the housing comprising at least one electrical coupling configured to engage with and electrically connect to the at least one electrical coupling of the reel when the reel is received within the housing.
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Abstract
A merchandise security system for an electronic item of merchandise is provided. In one example, the merchandise security system includes a continuous alarming power cord comprising at least one electrical conductor. The alarming power cord has a first end adapted to be electrically connected to the electronic item of merchandise and a second end. The merchandise security system also includes a reel for receiving the second end of the alarming power cord and adapted for storing at least a portion of the alarming power cord thereon. In addition, the merchandise security system includes monitoring circuitry in electrical communication with the alarming power cord and configured to detect an interruption in an electrical signal provided to the alarming power cord.
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20 Claims
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1. A merchandise security system for an electronic item of merchandise comprising:
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a cord configured to be coupled to the electronic item of merchandise; a reel configured to store at least a portion of the cord thereon, the reel comprising at least one electrical coupling on an outer surface thereof; and a housing defining an interior for receiving the reel therein, the reel configured to be removably inserted within the housing, the housing comprising at least one electrical coupling configured to engage with and electrically connect to the at least one electrical coupling of the reel when the reel is received within the housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for securing an electronic item of merchandise from theft, the method comprising:
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coupling a cord to the electronic item of merchandise, wherein the cord is coupled to a reel for storing at least a portion of the cord thereon; and inserting a reel within an interior of a housing such that at least one electrical coupling of the housing engages with and electrically connects to at least one electrical coupling on an outer surface of the reel; and covering the interior of the housing for retaining the reel therein. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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Specification