Patents by Inventor John A. Buchanan
John A. Buchanan 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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Publication number: 20240309986Abstract: An anti-theft device for protecting a portable electronic device from theft or unauthorized removal in a retail environment is provided. The anti-theft device includes a shroud configured to at least partially receive and engage a portable electronic device. The anti-theft device also includes a dock configured to releasably engage the shroud. The dock is configured to engage the shroud in a locked configuration so as to prevent removal of the shroud and the portable electronic device from the dock and to disengage the shroud in an unlocked configuration so as to allow the shroud and the portable electronic device to be removed from the dock.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Jonathon D. Phillips, Antonios L. Karagiannis, Mark D. Reeves, Matthew Thomas Kerley, John A. Buchanan, Daniel C. Symons, Darin J. Shaw, Joshua Abdollahzadeh, Scott M. Speck, Erik L. van Bergen, Larry T. McKinney
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Patent number: 11994250Abstract: An anti-theft device for protecting a portable electronic device from theft or unauthorized removal in a retail environment is provided. The anti-theft device includes a shroud configured to at least partially receive and engage a portable electronic device. The anti-theft device also includes a dock configured to releasably engage the shroud. The dock is configured to engage the shroud in a locked configuration so as to prevent removal of the shroud and the portable electronic device from the dock and to disengage the shroud in an unlocked configuration so as to allow the shroud and the portable electronic device to be removed from the dock.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2022Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.Inventors: Jonathon D. Phillips, Antonios L Karagiannis, Mark D. Reeves, Matthew Thomas Kerley, John A. Buchanan, Daniel C. Symons, Darin J. Shaw, Joshua Abdollahzadeh, Scott M. Speck, Erik L. van Bergen, Larry T. McKinney
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Patent number: 11459800Abstract: A merchandise security device is provided. The merchandise security device may include a housing operably coupled with a cable. The cable is configured to be extended and retracted relative to the housing and to at least partially surround an item of merchandise. The merchandise security device may also include at least one sensor operably engaged with the housing and configured to detect unauthorized movement of the housing relative to the item of merchandise. The merchandise security device may further include a lock mechanism configured to lock the cable about the item of merchandise.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.Inventors: Ronaldo Carreon, Christopher J. Fawcett, David N. Berglund, John A. Buchanan, Robert Bisesti
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Publication number: 20220154874Abstract: An anti-theft device for protecting a portable electronic device from theft or unauthorized removal in a retail environment is provided. The anti-theft device includes a shroud configured to at least partially receive and engage a portable electronic device. The anti-theft device also includes a dock configured to releasably engage the shroud. The dock is configured to engage the shroud in a locked configuration so as to prevent removal of the shroud and the portable electronic device from the dock and to disengage the shroud in an unlocked configuration so as to allow the shroud and the portable electronic device to be removed from the dock.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Jonathon D. Phillips, Antonios L. Karagiannis, Mark D. Reeves, Matthew Thomas Kerley, John A. Buchanan, Daniel C. Symons, Darin J. Shaw, Joshua Abdollahzadeh, Scott M. Speck, Erik L. van Bergen, Larry T. McKinney
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Publication number: 20200332566Abstract: A merchandise security device is provided. The merchandise security device may include a housing operably coupled with a cable. The cable is configured to be extended and retracted relative to the housing and to at least partially surround an item of merchandise. The merchandise security device may also include at least one sensor operably engaged with the housing and configured to detect unauthorized movement of the housing relative to the item of merchandise. The merchandise security device may further include a lock mechanism configured to lock the cable about the item of merchandise.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Ronaldo Carreon, Christopher J. Fawcett, David N. Berglund, John A. Buchanan, Robert Bisesti
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Publication number: 20180340357Abstract: A merchandise security device is provided. The merchandise security device may include a housing operably coupled with a cable. The cable is configured to be extended and retracted relative to the housing and to at least partially surround an item of merchandise. The merchandise security device may also include at least one sensor operably engaged with the housing and configured to detect unauthorized movement of the housing relative to the item of merchandise. The merchandise security device may further include a lock mechanism configured to lock the cable about the item of merchandise.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventors: Ronaldo Carreon, Christopher J. Fawcett, David N. Berglund, John A. Buchanan, Robert Bisesti
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Publication number: 20180087710Abstract: An anti-theft device for protecting a portable electronic device from theft or unauthorized removal in a retail environment is provided. The anti-theft device includes a shroud configured to at least partially receive and engage a portable electronic device. The anti-theft device also includes a dock configured to releasably engage the shroud. The dock is configured to engage the shroud in a locked configuration so as to prevent removal of the shroud and the portable electronic device from the dock and to disengage the shroud in an unlocked configuration so as to allow the shroud and the portable electronic device to be removed from the dock.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Jonathon D. Phillips, Antonios L. Karagiannis, Mark D. Reeves, Matthew Thomas Kerley, John A. Buchanan, Daniel C. Symons, Darin J. Shaw, Joshua Abdollahzadeh, Scott M. Speck, Erik L. van Bergen, Larry T. McKinney
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Patent number: 9845912Abstract: An anti-theft device for protecting a portable electronic device from theft or unauthorized removal in a retail environment is provided. The anti-theft device includes a shroud configured to at least partially receive and engage a portable electronic device. The anti-theft device also includes a dock configured to releasably engage the shroud. The dock is configured to engage the shroud in a locked configuration so as to prevent removal of the shroud and the portable electronic device from the dock and to disengage the shroud in an unlocked configuration so as to allow the shroud and the portable electronic device to be removed from the dock.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2016Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.Inventors: Jonathan D. Phillips, Larry T. McKinney, Erik L. van Bergen, Antonios L. Karagiannis, Mark D. Reeves, Matthew Thomas Kerley, John A. Buchanan, Daniel C. Symons, Darin J. Shaw, Joshua Abdollahzadeh, Scott M. Speck
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Publication number: 20170276289Abstract: An anti-theft device for protecting a portable electronic device from theft or unauthorized removal in a retail environment is provided. The anti-theft device includes a shroud configured to at least partially receive and engage a portable electronic device. The anti-theft device also includes a dock configured to releasably engage the shroud. The dock is configured to engage the shroud in a locked configuration so as to prevent removal of the shroud and the portable electronic device from the dock and to disengage the shroud in an unlocked configuration so as to allow the shroud and the portable electronic device to be removed from the dock.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2016Publication date: September 28, 2017Applicant: InVue Security Products Inc.Inventors: Jonathan D. Phillips, Larry T. McKinney, Erik L. van Bergen, Antonios L. Karagiannis, Mark D. Reeves, Matthew Thomas Kerley, John A. Buchanan, Daniel C. Symons, Darin J. Shaw, Joshua Abdollahzadeh, Scott M. Speck
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Patent number: 4334204Abstract: A self contained switch assembly of the type indicating the status of a moveable mechanical structure, such as a door being in proper position for latching, includes a proximity sensor mounted to a base plate. Also mounted to the base plate is a plunger mechanism which carries a target plate. Upon the striker surface of the plunger engaging an external object, the target plate moves into proximity with the sensor, thereby producing a status signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1980Date of Patent: June 8, 1982Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: John A. Buchanan