Abstract: A lockable display hook adapted to display items of merchandise in a retail environment includes a lock that directly engages the rod assembly of the display hook. The lock is configured to securely lock to the rod assembly without the need for teeth or notches to be formed in the rod assembly. One embodiment of the display hook provides an end assembly that prevents sweeping while allowing quick loading of merchandise.

Abstract: A lockable display hook adapted to display items of merchandise in a retail environment includes a lock that directly engages the rod assembly of the display hook. The lock is configured to securely lock to the rod assembly without the need for teeth or notches to be formed in the rod assembly. One embodiment of the display hook provides an end assembly that prevents sweeping while allowing quick loading of merchandise.

Abstract: An EAS tag holder includes a first member and a second member are hinged together between open and closed positions. In one embodiment of the invention, the holder includes a pin that pierces a portion of the item of merchandise to lock the holder to the item of merchandise. In other embodiments, the holder clamps itself to the item of merchandise. The holder is removed from the merchandise by cutting the hinge of the holder and sliding the first and second members apart. In another embodiment of the invention, the first and second members of the holder are held together by locking fingers that may be released with a specially-designed key so that the holder may be reused. In another embodiment of the invention, the holder is opened with a key that breaks the locking fingers to release the members from each other.

Abstract: A theft deterrent device includes a first member and a second member are hinged together between open and closed positions. In one embodiment of the invention, the holder defines openings that recive an item of merchandise when the members are closed to connect the device to the merchandise. Another embodiment of the device includes a loop that is held by a tooth in the device.

Abstract: An EAS tag holder includes a first member and a second member are hinged together between open and closed positions. In one embodiment of the invention, the holder includes a pin that pierces a portion of the item of merchandise to lock the holder to the item of merchandise. In other embodiments, the holder clamps itself to the item of merchandise. The holder is removed from the merchandise by cutting the hinge of the holder and sliding the first and second members apart. In another embodiment of the invention, the first and second members of the holder are held together by locking fingers that may be released with a specially-designed key so that the holder may be reused. In another embodiment of the invention, the holder is opened with a key that breaks the locking fingers to release the members from each other.