Patents Assigned to Emplast, Inc.
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Patent number: 6321905Abstract: A security device for use in retail establishments to lock onto articles which are for sale and which optionally has enclosed an electronic article surveillance tag to prevent shoplifting. The security device has four hinged walls with flanges for wrapping around and securing an item therein. The front wall has a locking mechanism and a strap. A male member on the locking mechanism fits through apertures in the strap and into a female locking mechanism portion. The locking mechanism cannot be opened without a key. The locking mechanism comprises a pair of asymmetric tines which are on opposite sides of an asymmetric engagement member. To lock the security device the asymmetric engagement member spreads apart the asymmetric tines until the asymmetric engagement member gets passed the asymmetric tines. The asymmetric tines close behind the asymmetric engagement member and lock the asymmetric engagement member in place.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2000Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Emplast, Inc.Inventor: Philip K. Sykes
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Patent number: 6311531Abstract: A security device for use in retail establishments to lock onto articles which are for sale and which optionally has enclosed an electronic article surveillance tag to prevent shoplifting. The security device has a locking mechanism which can not be opened without a key. The locking mechanism comprises a pair of asymmetric tines which are on opposite sides of an asymmetric engagement member. To lock the security device the asymmetric engagement member spreads apart the asymmetric tines until the asymmetric engagement member gets passed the asymmetric tines. The asymmetric tines close behind the asymmetric engagement member and lock the asymmetric engagement member in place. The asymmetric tines must be separated by an asymmetric key to allow the asymmetric engagement member to pass by the asymmetric tines to unlock the security device.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2000Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Assignee: Emplast, Inc.Inventor: Philip K. Sykes
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Patent number: 6102200Abstract: A security package for use in retail establishments to lock in articles which are for sale in a clear plastic case which is larger than the article displayed for sale and which optionally has enclosed an electronic article surveillance tag to prevent shoplifting. The security package has a locking mechanism built into the case which can not be opened without a key. The locking mechanism comprises a pair of asymmetric tines which are on opposite sides of an asymmetric engagement member. To lock the security package the asymmetric engagement member spreads apart the asymmetric tines until the asymmetric engagement member gets passed the asymmetric tines. The asymmetric tines close behind the asymmetric engagement member and lock the asymmetric engagement member in place. The asymmetric tines must be separated by an asymmetric key to allow the asymmetric engagement member to pass by the asymmetric tines to unlock the security package.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1999Date of Patent: August 15, 2000Assignee: Emplast, Inc.Inventors: Larry G. Dressen, Stanley P. Buisman, Roger H. Ricketts
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Patent number: 5944173Abstract: A security package for use in a retail setting has a pair of members hinged together that can be rotated about the hinge between an open and closed position. A lock is also provided to secure the two members in the closed position. A plurality of ribs are provided to reinforce the side walls of the two members and interlocks are provided on each member which cooperate to cover the edges of the side walls when the package is closed to prevent unauthorized opening of the package by prying apart the side walls.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1998Date of Patent: August 31, 1999Assignee: Emplast, Inc.Inventors: William A. Boire, Mark A. Bongard, Stanley R. Buisman
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Patent number: 5626407Abstract: An improved storage system for use in refrigerators is disclosed. The system includes a rack which can be supported from a wire or glass shelf in the refrigerator against the refrigerator's wall. The rack includes means for supporting a plurality of containers which could include trays, bottle holders or the like.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1996Date of Patent: May 6, 1997Assignee: Emplast, Inc.Inventor: Michael Westcott
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Patent number: 5601188Abstract: A security package having a locking mechanism capable of securely encompassing an audio cassette, a video cassette, compact disc, or the like within the security package, wherein the security package has an internally disposed pocket for receiving an electronic article surveillance (EAS) tag therewithin. The EAS cavity or pocket is completely sealed and tamper-proof while in the audio-video article is locked within the security package and the locking mechanism does not interfere or intrude within the EAS cavity.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 1996Date of Patent: February 11, 1997Assignee: Emplast, Inc.Inventors: Larry Dressen, Barry Gregerson
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Patent number: D378792Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1996Date of Patent: April 15, 1997Assignee: Emplast, Inc.Inventor: Michael Westcott
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Patent number: D378821Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1996Date of Patent: April 15, 1997Assignee: Emplast, Inc.Inventor: Michael Westcott
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Patent number: D381562Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1996Date of Patent: July 29, 1997Assignee: Emplast, Inc.Inventor: Michael Westcott
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Patent number: D385287Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1996Date of Patent: October 21, 1997Assignee: EMplast, Inc.Inventor: Michael Westcott
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Patent number: D402837Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1997Date of Patent: December 22, 1998Assignee: Emplast, Inc.Inventors: William A. Boire, Kim L. Olson, Douglas J. Hoffbeck
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Patent number: D409947Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1998Date of Patent: May 18, 1999Assignee: Emplast, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Bongard, William A. Boire