Electronically detectable tag with clamp and clutch locking mechanism

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view showing the new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof, the rear being identical thereto;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side being identical thereto;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The surface indicia illustrated by broken lines in FIGS. 1 and 4 do not form part of the ornamental design, and are merely exemplary of surface indicia that can be applied.

In use, the electronically detectable tag with clamp and clutch locking mechanism is attached to articles such as eyeglasses, jewelry, watches, and other articles, to electronically protect and/or identify the article.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D343368 January 18, 1994 Witzky et al.
D346126 April 19, 1994 Hendrikx
D352913 November 29, 1994 Garner et al.
D353115 December 6, 1994 Garner
D383991 September 23, 1997 Leyden et al.
D398871 September 29, 1998 Salami
D407033 March 23, 1999 Jors
5140836 August 25, 1992 Hogan et al.
5568951 October 29, 1996 Morgan
Patent History
Patent number: D424959
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 16, 1999
Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
Assignee: Sensormatic Electronics Corporation (Boca Raton, FL)
Inventors: Dennis L. Hogan (Lighthouse Point, FL), Edward J. DiCarlo (Boynton Beach, FL), Robert A. Clucas (Pompano Beach, FL), Sean F. Ryan (Boca Raton, FL)
Primary Examiner: Marcus A. Jackson
Attorneys: Rick F. Comoglio, Paul T. Kashimba
Application Number: 0/106,486
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D10/106
International Classification: 1005;