Patents by Inventor Benoit Perreau

Benoit Perreau 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: 11530555
    Abstract: Disclosed is a two-alarm security device that will alarm if the security device is forcibly removed from an article or item without detachment by a corresponding detachment device, and the security device will cause the pedestals in a store to alarm if the article or item is passed through the pedestals with the device still attached. The two-alarm security device comprises a slider operatively movable along a stop piece and a spring-biased engagement member that is operatively moveable into the housing of the stop piece. As the slider and engagement member move from an open position to a closed position, the security device alarm is actuated. A pressure pad attached to the engagement member assists in gently, but sufficiently securing an article between the slider and engagement member. If the article is improperly removed from the security device or otherwise tampered with, the spring-biased engagement member will cause a micro-switch to alarm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Benoit Perreau, Joe Galanti, Michael Brody
  • Publication number: 20210396051
    Abstract: Disclosed is a two-alarm security device that will alarm if the security device is forcibly removed from an article or item without detachment by a corresponding detachment device, and the security device will cause the pedestals in a store to alarm if the article or item is passed through the pedestals with the device still attached. The two-alarm security device comprises a slider operatively movable along a stop piece and a spring-biased engagement member that is operatively moveable into the housing of the stop piece. As the slider and engagement member move from an open position to a closed position, the security device alarm is actuated. A pressure pad attached to the engagement member assists in gently, but sufficiently securing an article between the slider and engagement member. If the article is improperly removed from the security device or otherwise tampered with, the spring-biased engagement member will cause a micro-switch to alarm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Benoit PERREAU, Joe GALANTI, Michael BRODY
  • Patent number: 10553094
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods associated with a substance release benefit denial security device are provided. One example security device includes a locking assembly to releasably affix the security device to an article, and an electronic assembly. The electronic assembly may include a radio frequency receiver and processing circuitry. The security device may also include a benefit denial assembly, which includes a substance disposed in a vessel and a release mechanism configured to release the substance into or onto an article. The processing circuitry may be configured to receive a gate detected signal from the radio frequency receiver in response to the radio frequency receiver receiving a wireless signal, and in response to receiving the gate detected signal from the radio frequency receiver, transmit a release signal to the release mechanism to trigger the release mechanism to release the substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Benoit Perreau
  • Publication number: 20190164398
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods associated with a substance release benefit denial security device are provided. One example security device includes a locking assembly to releasably affix the security device to an article, and an electronic assembly. The electronic assembly may include a radio frequency receiver and processing circuitry. The security device may also include a benefit denial assembly, which includes a substance disposed in a vessel and a release mechanism configured to release the substance into or onto an article. The processing circuitry may be configured to receive a gate detected signal from the radio frequency receiver in response to the radio frequency receiver receiving a wireless signal, and in response to receiving the gate detected signal from the radio frequency receiver, transmit a release signal to the release mechanism to trigger the release mechanism to release the substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventor: Benoit Perreau
  • Publication number: 20190108736
    Abstract: A security device is provided including a product presence sensor configured to sense a change in product presence relative to the product presence sensor and a directional element configured to direct the product presence sensor in a sensing direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Benoit Perreau, David Christianson
  • Publication number: 20190096208
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods associated with a substance release benefit denial security device are provided. One example security device includes a container, a locking assembly affixed to the container, and an electronic assembly affixed to the container. The electronic assembly may include a radio frequency receiver and processing circuitry. The security device may also include a benefit denial assembly, which includes a substance disposed in a canister and a release mechanism configured to release the substance into the container. The processing circuitry may be configured to receive a gate detected signal from the radio frequency receiver in response to the radio frequency receiver receiving a wireless signal, and in response to receiving the gate detected signal from the radio frequency receiver, transmit a release signal to the release mechanism to trigger the release mechanism to release the substance into the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventor: Benoit Perreau
  • Patent number: 9982464
    Abstract: A security device is provided including a security lock configured to retain an object when locked, a receiver configured to receive a security code transmission, and processing circuitry configured to transition the security lock between a locked state and unlock permissive state based on receipt of a security code. The security lock may initially be set to the unlock permissive state. At the first instance in which a security code is received, the processing circuitry may transition the security lock to a key permissive mode in which the security lock transitions to a locked state and in response to a subsequent receipt of the security code the security lock transitions to the unlock permissive state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Benoit Perreau, David P. Christianson, Donald Matthew Johnson
  • Patent number: 9959723
    Abstract: A security device is provided including a product presence sensor configured to sense a change in product presence relative to the product presence sensor and a directional element configured to direct the product presence sensor in a sensing direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Benoit Perreau, David Christianson
  • Publication number: 20180038136
    Abstract: A security device is provided including a security lock configured to retain an object when locked, a receiver configured to receive a security code transmission, and processing circuitry configured to transition the security lock between a locked state and unlock permissive state based on receipt of a security code. The security lock may initially be set to the unlock permissive state. At the first instance in which a security code is received, the processing circuitry may transition the security lock to a key permissive mode in which the security lock transitions to a locked state and in response to a subsequent receipt of the security code the security lock transitions to the unlock permissive state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Benoit Perreau, David P. Christianson, Donald Matthew Johnson
  • Patent number: 9816297
    Abstract: A security device is provided including a security lock configured to retain an object when locked, a receiver configured to receive a security code transmission, and processing circuitry configured to transition the security lock between a locked state and unlock permissive state based on receipt of a security code. The security lock may initially be set to the unlock permissive state. At the first instance in which a security code is received, the processing circuitry may transition the security lock to a key permissive mode in which the security lock transitions to a locked state and in response to a subsequent receipt of the security code the security lock transitions to the unlock permissive state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Benoit Perreau, David P. Christianson, Donald Matthew Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170167166
    Abstract: A security device is provided including a security lock configured to retain an object when locked, a receiver configured to receive a security code transmission, and processing circuitry configured to transition the security lock between a locked state and unlock permissive state based on receipt of a security code. The security lock may initially be set to the unlock permissive state. At the first instance in which a security code is received, the processing circuitry may transition the security lock to a key permissive mode in which the security lock transitions to a locked state and in response to a subsequent receipt of the security code the security lock transitions to the unlock permissive state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Benoit Perreau, David P. Christianson, Donald Matthew Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170069186
    Abstract: A security device is provided including a product presence sensor configured to sense a change in product presence relative to the product presence sensor and a directional element configured to direct the product presence sensor in a sensing direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Benoit Perreau, David Christianson
  • Patent number: 9293019
    Abstract: A security device may include a lanyard, a lanyard retention lock, and connectivity detection circuitry. The lanyard may include a first conductor and a second conductor that form an open circuit due to an insulator being electrically disposed therebetween. The lanyard retention lock may be configured to retain one or more ends of the lanyard to secure the security device to a protected object. The connectivity detection circuitry may be electrically connected to the first conductor and the second conductor. The connectivity detection circuitry may be configured to detect an occurrence of a closed circuit connection between the first conductor and the second conductor due to, for example, physical damage to the insulator, and may be configured to generate an alarm trigger signal in response to detecting the occurrence of the closed circuit connection between the first conductor and the second conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Benoit Perreau, David P. Christianson
  • Publication number: 20140266729
    Abstract: A security device may include a lanyard, a lanyard retention lock, and connectivity detection circuitry. The lanyard may include a first conductor and a second conductor that form an open circuit due to an insulator being electrically disposed therebetween. The lanyard retention lock may be configured to retain one or more ends of the lanyard to secure the security device to a protected object. The connectivity detection circuitry may be electrically connected to the first conductor and the second conductor. The connectivity detection circuitry may be configured to detect an occurrence of a closed circuit connection between the first conductor and the second conductor due to, for example, physical damage to the insulator, and may be configured to generate an alarm trigger signal in response to detecting the occurrence of the closed circuit connection between the first conductor and the second conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Benoit Perreau, David P. Christianson
  • Patent number: 5777553
    Abstract: A printed circuit board includes first and second layers and an electronic article surveillance tag positioned between the first and second layers. Bonding material is positioned between the first and second layers to bond the first layer, second layer and electronic article surveillance tag together. The printed circuit board can be detected by an electronic article surveillance system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Assignee: Sensormatic Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Benoit Perreau, Paul A. Kluttz