Patents by Inventor Richard Rand

Richard Rand 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).

  • Patent number: 6459374
    Abstract: A computer anti-theft security system comprises a USB connector having a housing section and a connector connected to the housing section. A cable is connected to the connector and extends through the housing section. The connector inserts into a USB port of a computer or peripheral and the cable is then connected to a central alarm monitoring unit. A sensor and electro-mechanical switch are disposed within the housing and connected to the cable as well. If the USB connector is disconnected from the computer or peripheral, thus opening the switch, or if the cable is cut, an alarm sounds from the central alarm monitoring unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Protex International Corp.
    Inventors: Richard Rand, Joseph DeConinck, Dominick Dimonda
  • Patent number: 6300874
    Abstract: A computer anti-theft security system comprising a USB connector having a housing section and a contact connected to the housing section is disclosed. A cable is connected to the contact and extends through the housing section. The contact inserts into a USB port of a computer or peripheral and the cable is then connected to a central alarm monitoring unit. A sensor is disposed within the housing and connected to the cable as well. If the USB connector is disconnected from the computer or peripheral, or if the cable is cut, an alarm sounds from the central alarm monitoring unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Protex International Corp.
    Inventor: Richard Rand
  • Patent number: 6285283
    Abstract: A security anchoring system comprising a security anchor having an aperture therethrough and a plurality of flexible wings extending outward. There is an adhesive layer attached to the bottom surface of the anchor for adhering the anchor to the article. A security wire is threaded through the aperture in the anchor and is held securely within the aperture of the anchor. A diode is connected to an end of the security wire threaded through the aperture. A switch is located the end of the security wire near the diode. The switch is closed when the anchor is adhered to the article. The switch is opened when the anchor is removed from the article. There is a security monitoring system connected to an end of the wire not threaded through the aperture, which sounds an alarm when the switch is opened. The alarm will sound if a thief attempts to steal the article either by cutting the wire or by prying off the anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Protex International Corp.
    Inventors: Richard Rand, Joseph Deconinck
  • Patent number: 6215400
    Abstract: An electronic security tag system comprising a security anchor having an aperture therethrough and a plurality of flexible wings extending outward. There is an adhesive layer attached to the bottom surface of the anchor for adhering the anchor to the article. A security wire is threaded through the aperture in the anchor and is held securely within the aperture of the anchor. A PC board having a diode is connected to an end of the security wire threaded through the aperture. A flexible adhesive tag is connected to the PC board. The tag has a circuit wired therethrough which is connected via the PC board to the diode. The security wire is connected to an electronic security monitoring system having an audible alarm. Cutting the security wire or the circuit in the tag triggers the alarm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Protex International Corp.
    Inventors: Richard Rand, Joseph Deconinck
  • Patent number: 6147603
    Abstract: A computer anti-theft security system comprising a USB connector having a housing section and a contact connectd to the housing section is disclosed. A cable is connected to the contact and extends through the housing section. The contact inserts into a USB port of a computer or peripheral and the cable is then connected to a central alarm monitoring unit. A sensor is disposed within the housing and connected to the cable as well. If the USB connector is disconnected from the computer or peripheral, or if the cable is cut, an alarm sounds from the central alarm monitoring unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignee: Protex International Corp.
    Inventor: Richard Rand
  • Patent number: 6104289
    Abstract: An anti-theft product display system utilizes a command module and a plurality of sensor satellites arranged in a daisy chain configuration. The command module and sensor satellites operate with microprocessors and can be programmed to perform several operating functions. Each sensor satellite can receive up to eight sensors without requiring shunts or terminators for the unused sensor jacks. A data retention system is incorporated into each sensor satellite to prevent the loss of data in the event of power failure to the command module. The sensor is wired so that an alarm will sound if someone attempts to steal product by either disconnecting the sensor, cutting the sensor wire or shorting the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Protex International Corp.
    Inventor: Richard Rand