Patents Assigned to Security Products, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20250228379
    Abstract: A hanging inventory security device includes a body that includes a first body portion comprising a plurality of first body portion mount surfaces and a second body portion comprising a plurality of second housing portion mount surfaces and pivotally coupled to the first body portion. The body further includes two or more mount portions each structured to receive a portion of an inventory hanger extending along a hanger axis. At least one mount member is positioned on one of the first and second body portions and a lock assembly is at least partially positioned in the body and move between a locked position and an unlocked position. In the unlocked position, the first body portion and the second body portion may be pivoted relative to each other, and in the locked position, they are inhibited from pivoting relative to each other and also inhibited from moving along the hanger axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Applicant: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, JR., Grant William Gulick, Adam Bixby
  • Patent number: 12347285
    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 base includes a charging circuit for providing power to the sensor and/or the item of merchandise. The security system also includes a controller operably coupled to the base and a key configured to wirelessly communicate with the base and/or controller. The sensor is configured to wirelessly communicate with the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Grant, Jonathon D. Phillips, Gary A. Taylor, Kyle Baker
  • Patent number: 12331555
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to merchandise security devices, systems, and methods for displaying and protecting an article of merchandise from theft. In one example, the merchandise security system includes a security device comprising a sensor configured to be secured to the article of merchandise, a cable configured to releasably engage the sensor, and a lock mechanism configured to releasably lock the cable to the sensor in a locked position. The cable is removable from the sensor when the lock mechanism is in an unlocked position. The system also includes a remote device configured to wirelessly communicate with the security device, wherein the remote device is configured to transmit a command to the security device for locking or unlocking the lock mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Grant, Kyle Baker, Gary A. Taylor, David N. Berglund
  • Patent number: 12277822
    Abstract: Merchandise security systems and methods are provided. In one example, a merchandise security system includes a plurality of electronic keys and a plurality of merchandise security devices located within a retail store. Each electronic key and each merchandise security device is configured to store one or more serial numbers. In addition, each electronic key is configured to be authorized for communication with one or more merchandise security devices within the retail store. An electronic key is configured to communicate with a merchandise security device for locking, unlocking, arming, and/or disarming the merchandise security device when the serial numbers match.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Grant, Jonathon D. Phillips, Christopher J. Fawcett, Karen Bellum Bomber, Larry T. McKinney, William M. Warren
  • Patent number: 12264510
    Abstract: An anti-theft device for protecting a portable electronic device from theft or unauthorized removal in a retail environment is provided. A shroud may at least partially enclose a portable electronic device. A dock may releasably engage the shroud such that the shroud and portable electronic device are locked to the dock when engaged with the dock. A key may engage activate a lock mechanism to release the shroud and the portable electronic device from the dock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Moock, Jeffrey A. Grant, Christopher J. Fawcett, Nicholas M. Sedon, Matthew Thomas Kerley
  • Patent number: 12236762
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to recoilers, merchandise security systems, and methods for displaying and protecting an article of merchandise from theft. In one example, the merchandise security system includes a sensor configured to be secured to the article of merchandise and a base for removably supporting the sensor and the item of merchandise thereon. The system also includes a recoiler operably coupled to the sensor. The recoiler includes a rotatable member defining a helical recess. The system further includes a cable configured to connect to the sensor and to be unwound from and wound on the rotatable member as the cable is extended and retracted. The cable is configured to be extended from the recoiler in response to the sensor being lifted off of the base, and the cable is configured to be retracted into the recoiler in response to the sensor being moved to a seated position on the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.
    Inventors: David N. Berglund, Kyle Baker, Robert Bisesti
  • Publication number: 20250040701
    Abstract: A system for accessibly storing firearms in a safe includes a drawer configuration that permits the entire contents of the safe to be accessed by pulling the drawer away from the safe enclosure and accessing the firearms from the side(s) of the opened drawer. A rod storage system permits substantially vertical storage of firearms stored in the drawer by using a flanged top cap resting on top of a top rack that is connected to a guide rod inserted through an aperture in the top rack and into the bore of the barrel of a long gun. A handgun storage system is also disclosed, where lateral guide rods are disposed between vertical guide rod sections connected to a flanged top cap that rests on top of the top rack so that the lateral guide rods may be inserted into the barrels of handguns stored normal to the vertical guide rod(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Applicant: Granite Security Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ethan P. Gonzalez, Justin T. Walters, Gregory K. Walters
  • Patent number: 12205457
    Abstract: A programmable security system and method for protecting an item of merchandise includes a programming station, a programmable key and a security system. The programming station generates a security code and communicates the security code to a memory of the programmable key. The programmable key initially communicates the security code to a memory of the security device and subsequently operates the security device upon a matching of the security code in the memory of the security device with the security code in the memory of the programmable key. The programmable key may also transfer power via electrical contacts or inductive transfer from an internal battery to the security device to operate a lock mechanism. The security code may be communicated by wireless infrared (IR) systems, electrical contacts or inductive transfer. A timer inactivates the programmable key and/or the security device after a predetermined period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Fawcett, Jeffrey A. Grant, Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Ronald M. Marsilio, Ian R. Scott
  • Patent number: 12183136
    Abstract: Merchandise security systems and methods are provided. In one example, a merchandise security system includes a plurality of locks configured to protect one or more items from theft, each of the plurality of locks configured to wirelessly communicate with one or more mobile computing devices. Each of the plurality of locks is configured to establish communication with one or more of the mobile computing devices using a first communication protocol. Each of the plurality of locks is configured to subsequently communicate with one or more of the mobile computing devices using a second communication protocol, different than the first communication protocol, for identifying one or more of the plurality of locks to be unlocked. The one or more of the plurality of locks identified by the one or more mobile computing devices is configured to be unlocked in response to subsequently communicating with the one or more of the plurality of locks using the first communication protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Richard Helman, Jeffrey A. Grant, Wesley J. Blanchard, Steven R. Bohon
  • Patent number: 12170007
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems, devices, and methods for displaying and securing articles of merchandise. In one example, a merchandise security system includes a plurality of articles of merchandise on display in a retail store and at least one machine learning camera configured to capture images of one or more of the articles of merchandise for detecting information regarding the articles of merchandise, making predictions based on such information, and providing notifications based on such information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Grant, Christopher J. Fawcett, Laura Abbott Lynch, Gary A. Taylor, David N. Berglund, James Richard Terrell, II
  • Patent number: 12167801
    Abstract: A merchandise display hook and method for dispensing one or more items of merchandise from a merchandise display hook and/or for loading one or more items of merchandise onto the display hook are provided. The display hook may include at least one rod configured to be mounted to a display fixture and to receive one or more items of merchandise thereon. The display hook may also include a helix disposed about the rod and extending at least partially along a length of the rod. The helix is configured to rotate in a dispensing direction for dispensing the one or more items of merchandise from the rod and/or an opposite loading direction for loading the one or more items of merchandise onto the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.
    Inventors: David N. Berglund, Erik L van Bergen, Christopher J. Fawcett, Jeffrey A. Hendren, A. Reneau Van Landingham, Jr., Matthew Thomas Kerley
  • Patent number: 12165483
    Abstract: Security systems and methods for protecting retail display merchandise from theft are provided. For example, a security system includes a sensor configured to removably engage an input port of an item of merchandise, and a monitoring component configured to wirelessly communicate with the sensor and to removably support the sensor thereon, wherein the monitoring component and the sensor are configured to communicate with one another to determine a proximity of the item of merchandise relative to the monitoring component, wherein the monitoring component and/or the sensor is configured to initiate a security signal when the proximity between the monitoring component and the sensor is not within a predetermined range, and wherein the monitoring component and/or the sensor is configured to initiate a security signal in response to the sensor being removed from the input port of the item of merchandise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathon D. Phillips, Michael R. Johnston, Jeffrey A. Grant, Gary A. Taylor, William B. Howell
  • Patent number: 12159517
    Abstract: Security systems and methods for protecting portable electronic devices from theft are provided. For example, a security system includes a sensor configured to be secured to a portable electronic device, and a monitoring component configured to wirelessly communicate with the sensor and to removably support the sensor thereon, wherein the monitoring component and the sensor are configured to communicate with one another to determine a proximity of the portable electronic device relative to the monitoring component, wherein the monitoring component and/or the sensor is configured to initiate a security signal when the proximity between the monitoring component and the sensor is not within a predetermined range. The sensor and the monitoring component are configured to communicate with one another for initially setting the predetermined range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin A. Burtness, Jonathon D. Phillips, Michael R. Johnston, Jeffrey A. Grant, Gary A. Taylor, William B. Howell
  • Patent number: 12159519
    Abstract: Merchandise security systems and methods are provided. In one example, a merchandise security system includes a plurality of security devices arranged in a wireless network, wherein the plurality of security devices are arranged in a planogram and each configured to protect one or more items from theft, each of the plurality of security devices configured to wirelessly communicate data with a remote device. The system also includes a plurality of electronic keys arranged in the wireless network and configured to wirelessly communicate data with the plurality of security devices and/or the remote device. Each of the plurality of electronic keys is configured to operate the plurality of security devices. The system also includes a gateway configured to receive the data from the plurality of security devices and electronic keys via wireless communication, wherein the gateway is configured to communicate the data to the remote computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Baker, Gary A. Taylor, Steven R. Bohon, Jeffrey A. Grant, Christopher J. Fawcett, James Richard Terrell, II
  • Patent number: 12158027
    Abstract: A merchandise security system for protecting an item of merchandise from theft. The merchandise security system comprises a smart device and an electronic key coupled to the smart device. The electronic key is configured to communicate with a merchandise security device for operating a merchandise security device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: In Vue Security Products Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Grant, Gary A. Taylor
  • Patent number: 12148273
    Abstract: Security systems and methods configured for use with an item of merchandise for retail display include a housing, at least one sensor carried by the housing and at least one output device carried by the housing. The security system further includes a controller carried by the housing and operably coupled to the sensor and to the output device. The controller is operable to determine a distance traveled by the item of merchandise from a retail display “home” position based upon a sensor input from the sensor, and to activate the output device based upon the distance traveled by the item of merchandise exceeding a threshold distance. The controller may utilize the at least one sensor in conjunction with an inertial navigation system (INS) and motion processing algorithms or techniques to determine the distance traveled by the item of merchandise from the retail display “home” position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Grant, Michael R. Johnston, Jonathon D. Phillips
  • Patent number: 12134918
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to merchandise display systems and methods for displaying an article of merchandise. In one example, the system includes a sensor configured to be secured to the article of merchandise. The system also includes a base configured to removably support the sensor thereon. The base includes a lock mechanism configured to lock the sensor to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.
    Inventors: David N. Berglund, Brent E. Van Camp
  • Patent number: 12134919
    Abstract: A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device for retail display includes a base assembly extending along a base assembly axis and structured to couple to a display fixture. The base assembly includes a base portion structured to move along the base assembly axis. A body extends along a body axis and is structured configured to couple to the base portion. A first securing member is coupled to the body and a second securing member is coupled to the body. At least one of the first and second securing members moves along the body axis relative to the body. The first and second securing members each include a device engagement portion structured to at least partially surround a portion of the portable electronic device. The base portion is structured to move the body along the base assembly axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, Gary R. Page, Patrick McEwen, Andy Bartoszewski, Patrick Dunleavy, Adam Bixby
  • Publication number: 20240298818
    Abstract: A shelf locking device includes a body with forward and rearward facing surfaces. The rearward facing surface includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion. A lock member is pivotally coupled to the rearward facing surface of the body and includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion each include a first protrusion engagement surface and a second protrusion engagement surface. In an unlocked position, the first protrusion engagement surface of the first portion engages the first protrusion of the body and the second protrusion engagement surface of the second portion engages the second protrusion of the body. In a locked position, the second protrusion engagement surface of the first portion engages the second protrusion of the body and the first protrusion engagement surface of the second portion engages the first protrusion of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Applicant: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, JR., Gary R. Page
  • Publication number: 20240268576
    Abstract: A secure product dispenser assembly includes a base extending along a base axis between a first end and an opposing second end. The secure product dispenser assembly further includes a top portion configured to adjustably couple to the base and a dispenser portion coupled to the top portion and positioned at least partially over the first end of the base. The base is configured to hold a plurality of units of product and the dispenser portion is configured to rotate between an open position and a closed position. When the dispenser portion is in the open position, the dispenser portion inhibits removal of more than one unit of product from the plurality of units of product held by the base. When the dispenser portion is in the closed position, the dispenser portion is configured to inhibit removal of any of the plurality of units of product held by the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, JR., John Farinola, Eric Henry, Gary R. Page