Patents by Inventor Keith C. Eden

Keith C. Eden 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: 12291402
    Abstract: A conveyor system includes a conveyor frame having a frame base and a pair of parallel frame sidewalls. Each sidewall extend from a top side of the base to a distal end defining a plurality of sockets. The sockets include a socket bearing configured to support a corresponding roller shaft and a lip element extending across the opening at the distal end. In some examples, the conveyor frame includes at least one end coupler attached at an end of the conveyor frame. In some configurations, the conveyor frame includes a plurality of frame segments each defining a portion of a length of the conveyor frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean Mook, William H. Walker, Keith C. Eden, Ashok Kumara Dyavarasegowda, Shane Obitts
  • Patent number: 12276136
    Abstract: An anti-theft merchandise hook that includes a top wire connected to a housing and to a mounting portion, used to mount the anti-theft merchandise hook to a stationary surface, at an end of the top wire. A bottom wire is attached to the mounting portion and extends from the mounting portion towards the housing. The bottom wire is configured to hold retail merchandise. A hanger is at least partially disposed within the housing. The hanger is configured to move between a closed position in which the hanger abuts the bottom wire, and an open position in which the hanger is spaced some distance from the bottom wire. A motor is configured to move the hanger between the closed position and the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith C. Eden, Shane Obitts, Brent O. Ewing, Chan Chor Man
  • Publication number: 20250113929
    Abstract: A pullout shelf assembly for a retail merchandise display including a shelf, an adjustable length support arm and a latch arrangement is provided. The shelf has a product support surface. The first adjustable length support arm has first and second arm members movable relative to one another between a retracted position and a first extended position. The shelf moves with the second arm member. The latch arrangement has a first catch associated the retracted position and a second catch associated with the first extended position. A latch bolt secures the second arm member in the retracted position when engaged with the first catch and secures the second arm member in the first extended position when engaged with the second catch. The handle operably actuates the latch bolt out of engagement with the first and second catches to permit movement of the second arm member relative to the first arm member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith C. Eden
  • Publication number: 20250043594
    Abstract: An anti-theft merchandise hook that includes a top wire connected to a housing portion at a first end of the top wire, and to a mounting portion, used to mount the anti-theft merchandise hook to a stationary surface, at a second end of the top wire opposite the first end. A bottom wire is attached to the mounting portion and extends from the mounting portion toward the housing portion. The bottom wire is configured to hold retail merchandise. A moveable hanger is at least partially disposed within the housing portion. The hanger is configured to move linearly between a closed position in which the hanger abuts the bottom wire, and an open position in which the hanger is spaced some distance from the bottom wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith C. Eden, Shane Obitts, Brent O. Ewing, Chan Chor Man
  • Patent number: 12215521
    Abstract: An anti-theft merchandise hook that includes a top wire connected to a housing portion at a first end of the top wire, and to a mounting portion, used to mount the anti-theft merchandise hook to a stationary surface, at a second end of the top wire opposite the first end. A bottom wire is attached to the mounting portion and extends from the mounting portion toward the housing portion. The bottom wire is configured to hold retail merchandise. A moveable hanger is at least partially disposed within the housing portion. The hanger is configured to move linearly between a closed position in which the hanger abuts the bottom wire, and an open position in which the hanger is spaced some distance from the bottom wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith C. Eden, Shane Obitts, Brent O. Ewing, Chan Chor Man
  • Patent number: 12207742
    Abstract: A pullout shelf assembly for a retail merchandise display including a shelf, an adjustable length support arm and a latch arrangement is provided. The shelf has a product support surface. The first adjustable length support arm has first and second arm members movable relative to one another between a retracted position and a first extended position. The shelf moves with the second arm member. The latch arrangement has a first catch associated the retracted position and a second catch associated with the first extended position. A latch bolt secures the second arm member in the retracted position when engaged with the first catch and secures the second arm member in the first extended position when engaged with the second catch. The handle operably actuates the latch bolt out of engagement with the first and second catches to permit movement of the second arm member relative to the first arm member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith C. Eden
  • Publication number: 20240337303
    Abstract: A breakaway chain having a breakaway connector and first and second chain portions is provided. The breakaway connector includes a first opening is defined between a first wall portion and a second wall portion spaced away from the first wall portion. A first flexible gripping member extends from the first wall portion towards the second wall portion. A second opening is defined between a third wall portion and a fourth wall portion spaced away from the third wall portion. A second flexible gripping member extends from the third wall portion towards the fourth wall portion. The first chain portion has a first chain link. The first chain link inserts into the first opening and engages the first flexible gripping member. The second chain portion has a second chain link. The second chain link inserts into the first opening and engages the second flexible gripping member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith C. Eden
  • Publication number: 20240279964
    Abstract: A security tag holder and a security tag assembly is provided. The security tag holder may have a holder body that defines a security tag holding cavity. First and second band retaining fingers may attached to the holder body on an opposite sides of the security tag holding cavity. The fingers are used to secure the holder to a retention band. The security tag holder may have a contact lever that cooperates with an alarm button of a security tag when the security tag assembly is mounted to a product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith C. Eden, Shane Obitts, Jeffrey A. Comstock
  • Patent number: 12064041
    Abstract: A retail merchandise display device with security shield includes a pair of opposed side supports. One or more peg hooks may be mounted between the pair of side supports within a retail merchandise containment region. A movable shield is positioned over an opening to the retail merchandise containment region. Movement of the shield from a lowed position to a raised position and/or from a raised position to a lowered position is detected by an alarm device of the display, which in turn is configured to produce an alarm signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent O. Ewing, Keith C. Eden
  • Publication number: 20240270461
    Abstract: A housing for a security tag having improved band attachments is provided. The housing includes undercut regions for receipt of the band to allow for securement of the band to the security tag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Gabriel Garduno, Jeffrey Allen Comstock, Keith C. Eden, Thomas O. Nagel
  • Publication number: 20240263492
    Abstract: An anti-theft merchandise hook that includes a top wire connected to a housing and to a mounting portion, used to mount the anti-theft merchandise hook to a stationary surface, at an end of the top wire. A bottom wire is attached to the mounting portion and extends from the mounting portion towards the housing. The bottom wire is configured to hold retail merchandise. A hanger is at least partially disposed within the housing. The hanger is configured to move between a closed position in which the hanger abuts the bottom wire, and an open position in which the hanger is spaced some distance from the bottom wire. A motor is configured to move the hanger between the closed position and the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith C. Eden, Shane Obitts, Brent O. Ewing, Chan Chor Man
  • Patent number: 12044289
    Abstract: A breakaway chain having a breakaway connector and first and second chain portions is provided. The breakaway connector includes a first opening is defined between a first wall portion and a second wall portion spaced away from the first wall portion. A first flexible gripping member extends from the first wall portion towards the second wall portion. A second opening is defined between a third wall portion and a fourth wall portion spaced away from the third wall portion. A second flexible gripping member extends from the third wall portion towards the fourth wall portion. The first chain portion has a first chain link. The first chain link inserts into the first opening and engages the first flexible gripping member. The second chain portion has a second chain link. The second chain link inserts into the first opening and engages the second flexible gripping member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith C. Eden
  • Publication number: 20240225310
    Abstract: A pullout shelf assembly for a retail merchandise display including a shelf, an adjustable length support arm and a latch arrangement is provided. The shelf has a product support surface. The first adjustable length support arm has first and second arm members movable relative to one another between a retracted position and a first extended position. The shelf moves with the second arm member. The latch arrangement has a first catch associated the retracted position and a second catch associated with the first extended position. A latch bolt secures the second arm member in the retracted position when engaged with the first catch and secures the second arm member in the first extended position when engaged with the second catch. The handle operably actuates the latch bolt out of engagement with the first and second catches to permit movement of the second arm member relative to the first arm member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2023
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith C. Eden
  • Patent number: 12000178
    Abstract: A security tag holder and a security tag assembly is provided. The security tag holder may have a holder body that defines a security tag holding cavity. First and second band retaining fingers may attached to the holder body on an opposite sides of the security tag holding cavity. The fingers are used to secure the holder to a retention band. The security tag holder may have a contact lever that cooperates with an alarm button of a security tag when the security tag assembly is mounted to a product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith C. Eden, Shane Obitts, Jeffrey A. Comstock
  • Patent number: 11988024
    Abstract: An anti-theft merchandise hook that includes a top wire connected to a housing at a first end of the top wire, and to a mounting portion, used to mount the anti-theft merchandise hook to a stationary surface, at a second end of the top wire opposite the first end. A bottom wire is attached to the mounting portion and extends from the mounting portion towards the housing. The bottom wire is configured to hold retail merchandise. A hanger is at least partially disposed within the housing. The hanger is configured to move between a closed position in which the hanger abuts the bottom wire, and an open position in which the hanger is spaced some distance from the bottom wire. A motor is configured to move the hanger between the closed position and the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith C. Eden, Shane Obitts, Brent O. Ewing, Chan Chor Man
  • Publication number: 20240130541
    Abstract: A pullout shelf assembly for a retail merchandise display including a shelf, an adjustable length support arm and a latch arrangement is provided. The shelf has a product support surface. The first adjustable length support arm has first and second arm members movable relative to one another between a retracted position and a first extended position. The shelf moves with the second arm member. The latch arrangement has a first catch associated the retracted position and a second catch associated with the first extended position. A latch bolt secures the second arm member in the retracted position when engaged with the first catch and secures the second arm member in the first extended position when engaged with the second catch. The handle operably actuates the latch bolt out of engagement with the first and second catches to permit movement of the second arm member relative to the first arm member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith C. Eden
  • Publication number: 20230294924
    Abstract: A conveyor system includes a conveyor frame having a frame base and a pair of parallel frame sidewalls. Each sidewall extend from a top side of the base to a distal end defining a plurality of sockets. The sockets include a socket bearing configured to support a corresponding roller shaft and a lip element extending across the opening at the distal end. In some examples, the conveyor frame includes at least one end coupler attached at an end of the conveyor frame. In some configurations, the conveyor frame includes a plurality of frame segments each defining a portion of a length of the conveyor frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean Mook, William H. Walker, Keith C. Eden, Ashok Kumara Dyavarasegowda, Shane Obitts
  • Patent number: D1019444
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith C. Eden, Gregory A. Mackey, II, Shane Obitts
  • Patent number: D1019445
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith C. Eden, Gregory A. Mackey, II, Shane Obitts
  • Patent number: D1019446
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith C. Eden, Gregory A. Mackey, II, Shane Obitts