Patents by Inventor Daniel D. Dugas

Daniel D. Dugas has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • MERCHANDISE SECURITY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20240112554
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to security systems for securing an item of merchandise from theft or unauthorized removal. For example, the security system may include a sensor configured to be coupled to the item of merchandise, wherein the sensor includes an electrical connector. The security system also includes a base configured to removably support the sensor thereon, wherein the base includes an electronics module having a connector. The connector of the sensor and the connector of the electronics module are configured to electrically connect with one another when the sensor is supported on the base, and the sensor is configured to detect unauthorized removal of the item of merchandise from the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Richard Helman, Kyle Baker, Jonathon D. Phillips, Daniel G. Dugas, Michael R. Johnston, Daniel C. Symons, A. Reneau Van Landingham, JR., Eric Brutke
  • Low profile merchandise security system
    Patent number: 11816966
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to security systems for securing an item of merchandise from theft or unauthorized removal. For example, the security system may include a sensor configured to be coupled to the item of merchandise and a base configured to removably support the sensor and the item of merchandise thereon. The sensor has a generally L-shaped surface for being secured to a portion of the rear and bottom surfaces of the item of merchandise. The base includes a charging circuit for providing power to the sensor and/or the item of merchandise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.
    Inventors: David N. Berglund, Daniel D. Dugas, Jeffrey A. Grant
  • LOW PROFILE MERCHANDISE SECURITY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210398405
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to security systems for securing an item of merchandise from theft or unauthorized removal. For example, the security system may include a sensor configured to be coupled to the item of merchandise and a base configured to removably support the sensor and the item of merchandise thereon. The sensor has a generally L-shaped surface for being secured to a portion of the rear and bottom surfaces of the item of merchandise. The base includes a charging circuit for providing power to the sensor and/or the item of merchandise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: David N. Berglund, Daniel D. Dugas, Jeffrey A. Grant
  • LOW PROFILE MERCHANDISE SECURITY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200234550
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to security systems for securing an item of merchandise from theft or unauthorized removal. For example, the security system may include a sensor configured to be coupled to the item of merchandise and a base configured to removably support the sensor and the item of merchandise thereon. The sensor has a generally L-shaped surface for being secured to a portion of the rear and bottom surfaces of the item of merchandise. The base includes a charging circuit for providing power to the sensor and/or the item of merchandise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: David N. Berglund, Daniel D. Dugas, Jeffrey A. Grant
  • Low profile merchandise security system
    Patent number: 10614683
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to security systems for securing an item of merchandise from theft or unauthorized removal. For example, the security system may include a sensor configured to be coupled to the item of merchandise and a base configured to removably support the sensor and the item of merchandise thereon. The sensor has a generally L-shaped surface for being secured to a portion of the rear and bottom surfaces of the item of merchandise. The base includes a charging circuit for providing power to the sensor and/or the item of merchandise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.
    Inventors: David N. Berglund, Daniel D. Dugas, Jeffrey A. Grant
  • LOW PROFILE MERCHANDISE SECURITY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180293857
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to security systems for securing an item of merchandise from theft or unauthorized removal. For example, the security system may include a sensor configured to be coupled to the item of merchandise and a base configured to removably support the sensor and the item of merchandise thereon. The sensor has a generally L-shaped surface for being secured to a portion of the rear and bottom surfaces of the item of merchandise. The base includes a charging circuit for providing power to the sensor and/or the item of merchandise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: David N. Berglund, Daniel D. Dugas, Jeffrey A. Grant