Patents by Inventor Frank H. Copen
Frank H. Copen 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: 7249401Abstract: A theft deterrent device adapted to be connected to an item of merchandise to discourage shoplifting includes a flexible lanyard. In one embodiment, the first end of the lanyard is removably anchored to the holder with the second end of the lanyard being lockable to the holder. The lanyard may thus be replaced if severed by a shoplifter so that the holder may be reused. The invention also provides a lanyard having first and second ends with a latch that holds that ends together so that the ends may be inserted as a unit into the holder before being locked to the holder.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2005Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Alpha Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Frank H. Copen, David K. Huehner, Richard E. Corney
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Patent number: 7131542Abstract: A merchandise display hook attaches to a display board and has a rod assembly from which items of merchandise are hung and a base assembly that moves relative to the rod assembly. The base may lock directly to the rod or to an inner base member attached to the rod. When locked, the display hook is locked to the display board. The display hook may include an end assembly that slides along and selectively locks to the rod assembly to allow or prevent removal and loading of the items of merchandise from and onto the rod assembly. The display hook may alternately include an anti-sweeping mechanism to prevent rapid removal of the items of merchandise from the rod assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2003Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: Alpha Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas M. Sedon, Frank H. Copen
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Patent number: 7062823Abstract: A theft deterrent device adapted to be connected to an item of merchandise to discourage shoplifting includes a flexible lanyard. In one embodiment, the first end of the lanyard is removably anchored to the holder with the second end of the lanyard being lockable to the holder. The lanyard may thus be replaced if severed by a shoplifter so that the holder may be reused. The invention also provides a lanyard having first and second ends with a latch that holds that ends together so that the ends may be inserted as a unit into the holder before being locked to the holder.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2004Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: Alpha Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Frank H. Copen, David K. Huehner, Richard E. Corney
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Publication number: 20040237267Abstract: A theft deterrent device adapted to be connected to an item of merchandise to discourage shoplifting includes a flexible lanyard. In one embodiment, the first end of the lanyard is removably anchored to the holder with the second end of the lanyard being lockable to the holder. The lanyard may thus be replaced if severed by a shoplifter so that the holder may be reused. The invention also provides a lanyard having first and second ends with a latch that holds that ends together so that the ends may be inserted as a unit into the holder before being locked to the holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: Frank H. Copen, David K. Huehner, Richard E. Corney
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Patent number: 6754939Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2001Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Alpha Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Frank H. Copen, David K. Huehner, Eric H. Mansfield, Debra I. Skolnicki
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Patent number: 6755055Abstract: A theft deterrent device includes a base, a plug, and a cable assembly that is selectively connected to the base and the plug. The plug may be locked to the base to form a closed loop that may be used to hold merchandise. In situations where the plug cannot be threaded through the merchandise, the cable assembly may be disconnected from the plug to provide a smaller cross-section so that it may be threaded through the merchandise. The cable assembly is then reconnected to the plug so that the loop may be locked. The cable assembly is also replaceable so that the user does not have to discard the entire device if the cable is cut.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2002Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Alpha Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas M. Sedon, Frank H. Copen
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Publication number: 20040026344Abstract: A merchandise display hook attaches to a display board and has a rod assembly from which items of merchandise are hung and a base assembly that moves relative to the rod assembly. The base may lock directly to the rod or to an inner base member attached to the rod. When locked, the display hook is locked to the display board. The display hook may include an end assembly that slides along and selectively locks to the rod assembly to allow or prevent removal and loading of the items of merchandise from and onto the rod assembly. The display hook may alternately include an anti-sweeping mechanism to prevent rapid removal of the items of merchandise from the rod assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2003Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventors: Nicholas M. Sedon, Frank H. Copen
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Publication number: 20030160697Abstract: A theft deterrent device includes a base, a plug, and a cable assembly that is selectively connected to the base and the plug. The plug may be locked to the base to form a closed loop that may be used to hold merchandise. In situations where the plug cannot be threaded through the merchandise, the cable assembly may be disconnected from the plug to provide a smaller cross-section so that it may be threaded through the merchandise. The cable assembly is then reconnected to the plug so that the loop may be locked. The cable assembly is also replaceable so that the user does not have to discard the entire device if the cable is cut.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2002Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventors: Nicholas M. Sedon, Frank H. Copen
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Publication number: 20020129472Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2002Publication date: September 19, 2002Inventors: Frank H. Copen, Debra I. Skolnicki, Dennis D. Belden, David K. Huehner, Eric H. Mansfield
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Publication number: 20020050033Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2001Publication date: May 2, 2002Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Frank H. Copen, David K. Huehner, Eric H. Mansfield, Debra I. Skolnicki
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Patent number: D502418Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2004Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: Alpha Security Products, Inc.Inventor: Frank H. Copen
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Patent number: D502419Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2004Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: Alpha Security Products, Inc.Inventor: Frank H. Copen
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Patent number: D518612Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2004Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: The Hoover CompanyInventors: Richard S. Parr, Frank H. Copen
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Patent number: D521363Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2004Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Inventors: Frank H. Copen, Richard E. Corney
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Patent number: D466037Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2002Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: Alpha Security Products, Inc.Inventors: David K. Huehner, Frank H. Copen
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Patent number: D466427Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2002Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Assignee: Alpha Security Products, Inc.Inventors: David K. Huehner, Frank H. Copen
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Patent number: D540201Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2006Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Inventors: Michael W. Jackson, Frank H. Copen, Stephen P. Casteel
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Patent number: D493739Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2003Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignee: Alpha Security Products, Inc.Inventor: Frank H. Copen