Patents by Inventor Malcolm K. Finke

Malcolm K. Finke 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).

  • Publication number: 20020021002
    Abstract: A security label system includes a security label, a protective label, and a means for applying said labels to an item using an applicator workstation. Preferably, said security label system inexpensively and readily identifies and protects compact disc multimedia from theft or damage occurring during sale or rental. Said security label system includes tamper-evident, non-transferable security labels and a reliable means of identification that does not damage or interfere with delicate digital data. In particular, a security label system readily informs merchants if merchandise has been tampered with.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 1999
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: EVAN FINKE, MALCOLM K. FINKE, MARSHALL WEINSTEIN
  • Patent number: 6047991
    Abstract: A security label system includes a security label, a protective label, and a means for applying said labels to an item using an applicator workstation. Preferably, said security label system inexpensively and readily identifies and protects compact disc multimedia from theft or damage occurring during sale or rental. Said security label system includes tamper-evident, non-transferable security labels and a reliable means of identification that does not damage or interfere with delicate digital data. In particular, a security label system readily informs merchants if merchandise has been tampered with.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: Specialty Store Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Evan Finke, Malcolm K. Finke, Marshall Weinstein
  • Patent number: 5732979
    Abstract: A security label system includes a security label, a protective label, and a means for applying said labels to an item using an applicator workstation. Preferably, said security label system inexpensively and readily identifies and protects compact disc multimedia from theft or damage occurring during sale or rental. Said security label system includes tamper-evident, non-transferable security labels and a reliable means of identification that does not damage or interfere with delicate digital data. In particular, a security label system readily informs merchants if merchandise has been tampered with.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Assignee: Specialty Store Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Evan Finke, Malcolm K. Finke, Marshall Weinstein
  • Patent number: 5419011
    Abstract: A display case includes separately formed components: (1) a casing which defines an internal cavity having an open end, and (2) a latching closure device with an integrated living hinge. The two components are made of different plastic materials, wherein the different materials have properties advantageously suited for each component. Preferably, the living hinge and closure device is made of a resilient plastic, while the casing is made of a substantially transparent plastic through which the interior of the casing and its contents can be viewed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1995
    Assignee: Specialty Store Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Malcolm K. Finke, Marshall Weinstein, Kenneth J. Muderlak
  • Patent number: 5277308
    Abstract: A display case includes separately formed components: (1) a casing which defines an internal cavity having an open end, and (2) a latching closure device with an integrated living hinge. The two components are made of different plastic materials, wherein the different materials have properties advantageously suited for each component. Preferably, the living hinge and closure device is made of a resilient plastic, while the casing is made of a substantially transparent plastic through which the interior of the casing and its contents can be viewed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1994
    Assignee: Specialty Store Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Malcolm K. Finke, Marshall Weinstein, Kenneth J. Muderlak
  • Patent number: 4921097
    Abstract: A display case for jacketed cassettes includes a casing that defines an internal cavity and a protrusion that projects into the cavity. The casing provides an opening that permits the slidable withdrawal of a cassette from the display case in a well-defined, unique and predetermined direction. The protrusion is attached to the lid of the casing that is movable between open and closed positions and is engaged with the jacket on closing the lid to prevent the movement of the jacket in the direction of withdrawal of the cassette. Locking means keep the lid in closed position once engagement with the jacket has been achieved. The display case of the invention permits the cassette and the entire, unaltered advertising wrap or jacket to be conveniently displayed by the retailer and ultimately transported by the renter or user who chooses the video tape for viewing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1990
    Assignee: Specialty Store Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Malcolm K. Finke, Marshall Weinstein, Kenneth J. Muderlak