Patents by Inventor Dennis D. Belden
Dennis D. Belden 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).
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Patent number: 7710266Abstract: A security system and display module therefore protects an item of merchandise mounted on the display module in a retail environment. The item of merchandise is electrically and mechanically connected to a sensor which is removably mounted on the display module by a first power cord. A second power cord connects the display module to the sensor and a third power cord connects the display module to a source of electricity for supplying electric power to the sensor through the display module and then to the displayed item for maintaining the charge on a battery of the displayed item. The display module contains an alarm unit having an audible alarm which is actuated if the integrity of either of the first or second power cords is compromised. A plunger switch and LED may be contained in the sensor and in a base of the display module and connected to the internal alarm to provide additional security for the protected item of merchandise.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2008Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Invue Security Products Inc.Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Christopher J. Fawcett, Anthony M. Cupolo
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Publication number: 20100051482Abstract: A security storage container has a primary security feature that is adapted to be locked and unlocked with an appropriate key. A secondary security feature is activated when the security storage container is opened without first unlocking the lock with the key. In one embodiment, the secondary security feature includes prongs that are moved to an extended position when the primary security feature of the container is defeated. In the extended position, the prongs will at least damage the item of merchandise protected by the security storage container. The extended position of the prongs may also further lock the item of merchandise within the security storage container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: Nicholas M. Sedon, Dennis D. Belden, JR., William Shepler
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Patent number: 7663489Abstract: Alarm systems, wireless alarm devices, and article security methods are described according to some aspects of the disclosure. In one aspect, an alarm system includes a base communication device, a remote communication device configured to communicate with the base communication device, wherein the remote communication device is adapted to be associated with an article to be secured and wherein the remote communication device comprises alarm circuitry, and wherein the remote communication device is configured to generate a reference signal comprising a plurality of identifiable components corresponding to communications intermediate the base communication device and the remote communication device and to control the alarm circuitry to generate a human perceptible alarm responsive to detection of the presence of the plurality of identifiable components in the reference signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2007Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ian R. Scott, Brian J. Green, Dennis D. Belden, Jr.
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Patent number: 7659817Abstract: A security device for attachment to an article to deter theft has a housing containing an alarm system including an audible alarm speaker. The alarm system includes a conductor located within the housing which forms a loop that extends at least partially about the alarm speaker or about the periphery of the housing. The conductor which can be an electrical conductor, fiber optic conductor, light pipe, etc., when severed by a thief will actuate the audible alarm. In another embodiment, the conductor forms a loop about a simulated speaker grille formed in the housing to prevent tampering, wherein the audible alarm is located in the housing remote from the simulated speaker grille.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2008Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Brian V. Conti, Ningsheng Zhang, Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Lee H. Eckert
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Publication number: 20100018973Abstract: A security storage container for securely retaining an item of merchandise therein. The storage container is in the form of a box having a base and a lid, with the item of merchandise being received in the base. The lid is locked to the base by a locking mechanism. The storage container also includes an internally disposed alarm system which is activated when the lid is locked to the base and is deactivated when the lid is unlocked from the base. The lid can only be unlocked with a specially designed key. The alarm system includes a flashing LED which indicates to the consumer that the storage container has an activated alarm therein. The alarm system further includes an EAS tag for activating a security gate at an exit to the protected environment; and further includes a sound-emitting device that will emit a loud sound if an attempt is made to pry the lid from the base when the lid is in a locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, JR., Nicholas M. Sedon
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Publication number: 20100000890Abstract: A lockable media storage box includes a base and a lid connected to the base with at least one hinge. The base and lid include elements that cooperate with a lock to allow the lid to be locked in the closed position. In one embodiment, the lock is received in the concave opening disposed at the front of the storage container. The lock may be unlocked with a special key or may be unlocked by destroying portions of the lock that are designed to be destroyed. In another embodiment of the invention, a sliding lock is carried by the container. The sliding lock may be carried inside the container or on the front wall of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, JR., Ronald K. Burdett, Michael S. Jaeb, Ronald M. Marsilio, Nicholas M. Sedon, James M. Byrne, Christopher G. Gallagher
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Patent number: 7629895Abstract: A portable security device for displaying articles of merchandise in a retail environment has a base formed with a plurality of holes arranged in predetermined patterns for mounting the device on a plurality of different support structures. A housing containing an alarm system, a retractor and an alarm cable is contained within the housing. The housing is locked on the base by a key operated tumbler attached to the base. The base is mounted on the various support structures by fasteners, the attachment heads thereof being concealed within the housing. A plunger switch at the outer end of the alarm cable is activated when the cable is attached to an item of merchandise. An audible alarm is sounded if the integrity of the alarm cable is comprised or if the item of merchandise is removed therefrom. In a modified embodiment, a space is provided between the alarm and mounting base providing increased sound alarm level in all directions.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Ronald M. Marsilio
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Patent number: 7626500Abstract: A security system for protecting a plurality of items of merchandise on display in a retail environment. Each of the items is connected to a sensor which is removably mounted in a display module and connected thereto by a power cord. A single alarm module located in an inaccessible location is connected to each of the display modules by another power cord. A power cord connects each of the display modules to a source of electricity for supplying electric power to the sensor through the display module and then to the displayed item for maintaining the charge on a battery of the displayed item. The alarm unit contains an internal power source for controlling the alarm circuitry. A plunger switch and LED may be contained in the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2008Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Christopher J. Fawcett
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Publication number: 20090288460Abstract: A security device includes a plurality of cables which are securable about an item of merchandise with a lockable cable-linking member and a cable-tightening mechanism each connected to the cables in a spaced apart manner. The cable-linking member may include a key member for unlocking the tightening mechanism. The tightening mechanism includes an internal spool and other internal members some of which are related to the locking and unlocking of the tightening mechanism. The tightening mechanism carries sense loops which typically include the cables and which if compromised actuate an onboard audible alarm. The device is configured to sound a security gate alarm upon passing through the gate and upon simply reaching a certain distance from the gate. The tightening mechanism may include a flip-up handle for rotating the spool to tighten the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2009Publication date: November 26, 2009Applicant: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ningsheng Zhang, Ronald M. Marsilio, Dennis D. Belden, JR.
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Patent number: 7614601Abstract: A device for displaying a display item includes a mounting member which includes a first mounting element and a second mounting element which is mountable on the display item and movable relative to the first mounting element between different display positions to position the display item as desired, typically to center the display item. The first mounting element includes a base and lid which define an interior chamber and an elongated entrance opening. The second mounting element is disposed within the interior chamber and extends through the entrance opening. The base and lid close to secure the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element. The mounting member may be mounted on a base and removable therefrom for handling and viewing of the display item. An alignment mechanism may be provided for automatically moving the mounting member when on the base from an unaligned orientation to a display orientation.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2006Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Invue Security Products Inc.Inventors: Ronald M. Marsilio, Dennis D. Belden, Jr.
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Patent number: 7614265Abstract: A lockable storage container includes a lock that is movable from a locked position to an unlocked position while the lock is carried by the container. An indicator is used to indicate the status of the lock to the user. The lock is held in the unlocked position so that it cannot accidentally move back into the locked position. A magnetic key is used to unlock the lock and move the lock slide to the unlocked position.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2008Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Autronic Plastics, Inc.Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Ronald M. Marsilio, Aaron McMahan, Jesse D. Wells
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Patent number: 7598861Abstract: A security storage container for securely retaining an item of merchandise therein. The storage container is in the form of a box having a base and a lid, with the item of merchandise being received in the base. The lid is locked to the base by a locking mechanism. The storage container also includes an internally disposed alarm system which is activated when the lid is locked to the base and is deactivated when the lid is unlocked from the base. The lid can only be unlocked with a specially designed key. The alarm system includes a flashing LED which indicates to the consumer that the storage container has an activated alarm therein. The alarm system further includes an EAS tag for activating a security gate at an exit to the protected environment; and further includes a sound-emitting device that will emit a loud sound if an attempt is made to pry the lid from the base when the lid is in a locked position.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Nicholas M. Sedon
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Patent number: 7581418Abstract: A security storage container has a primary security feature that is adapted to be locked and unlocked with an appropriate key. A secondary security feature is activated when the security storage container is opened without first unlocking the lock with the key. In one embodiment, the secondary security feature includes prongs that are moved to an extended position when the primary security feature of the container is defeated. In the extended position, the prongs will at least damage the item of merchandise protected by the security storage container. The extended position of the prongs may also further lock the item of merchandise within the security storage container.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2007Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas M. Sedon, Dennis D. Belden, Jr., William Shepler
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Patent number: 7581419Abstract: A method for using a lockable storage container includes the steps of moving the lock from a locked position to an unlocked position while the lock is carried by the container. An indicator is used to indicate the status of the lock to the user. The lock is held in the unlocked position so that it cannot accidently move back into the locked position. A magnetic key is used to unlock the lock and move the lock slide to the unlocked position.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2008Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Nexpak CorporationInventors: Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Ronald M. Marsilio, Aaron McMahan, Jesse D. Wells
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Publication number: 20090211315Abstract: A security storage container has a primary security feature that is adapted to be locked and unlocked with an appropriate key. A secondary security feature is activated when the security storage container is opened without first unlocking the lock with the key. In one embodiment, the secondary security feature includes prongs that are moved to an extended position when the primary security feature of the container is defeated. In the extended position, the prongs will at least damage the item of merchandise protected by the security storage container. The extended position of the prongs may also further lock the item of merchandise within the security storage container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: NICHOLAS M. SEDON, DENNIS D. BELDEN, JR., WILLIAM SHEPLER
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Publication number: 20090166483Abstract: A device for displaying a display item includes a mounting member which includes a first mounting element and a second mounting element which is mountable on the display item and movable relative to the first mounting element between a plurality of display positions to position the display item as desired, and typically, to center the display item. The first mounting element includes a base and a lid which define an interior chamber and an elongated entrance opening. The second mounting element is disposed within the interior chamber and extends through the entrance opening. The base and lid close to secure the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element. The mounting member may be mounted on a base and removable therefrom for handling and viewing of the display item.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2009Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: INVUE SECURITY PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Ronald M. Marsilio, Dennis D. Belden, JR.
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Patent number: 7552822Abstract: A security storage container includes a base and a lid that define a concave indentation when the lid is closed. A lock having at least a first lock finger is adapted to lock the lid in the closed position. The lock finger of the lock extends into the concave indentation when the lock is locked to the container. The lock includes spaced apart walls that are configured to overlap portions of the base and lid to prevent the lid from being opening when the lock is in the locked condition.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2004Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Nexpak CorporationInventors: Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Ronald K. Burdett, Ronald M. Marsilio, Nicholas M. Sedon, James M. Byrne
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Publication number: 20090152230Abstract: A bottle security device locks onto a bottle neck to prevent theft of the bottle or its contents. The device includes a housing and a cap which receives a portion of the bottle neck and rotates relative to the housing. A spiraling cam surface provides a mechanism during rotation of the cap to move a securing member between a secured position to engage the bottle neck and an unsecured position to disengage from the bottle neck. A locking mechanism is provided to prevent rotation of the cap to keep the device locked on the bottle neck.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2007Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventor: Dennis D. Belden, JR.
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Patent number: 7538680Abstract: Alarm systems, wireless alarm devices, and article security methods are described according to some aspects of the disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2007Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ian R. Scott, Brian J. Green, Dennis D. Belden, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090115612Abstract: Alarm systems, remote communication devices, and article security methods are described according to some aspects of the disclosure. In one aspect, an article security method includes associating a remote communication device with an article to be secured; using the remote communication device, generating a plurality of electrical signals responsive to receipt of spurious electromagnetic energy and a plurality of wireless signals of a base communication device associated with the remote communication device to form an alarm system; distinguishing the electrical signals generated responsive to the spurious electromagnetic energy from electrical signals generated responsive to the wireless signals of the base communication device; and responsive to the distinguishing, generating a plurality of human perceptible alarm signals corresponding to respective ones of the electrical signals generated responsive to the wireless signals of the base communication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2009Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Ian R. Scott, Brian J. Green, Dennis D. Belden, JR.