Patents by Inventor Mark A. Ezzo

Mark A. Ezzo 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: 9328536
    Abstract: A security device for protecting a merchandise item against theft typically includes a pair of clamping members, a cable extending between the clamping members, and a tightening mechanism for tightening the cable to cause the clamping members to move toward one another and clamp onto the merchandise item. One of the clamping members typically serves as a housing containing the tightening mechanism, which may include a spool, a lock slide for releasably securing the spool and a locking mechanism for releasably securing the lock slide. The locking mechanism may be unlocked with a magnetic key. The security device is typically configured to set off an alarm upon tampering or attempted removal of the item and security device from a store.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew R. Shute, Mark A. Ezzo
  • Patent number: 9105168
    Abstract: This invention relates to a tether device for use in a retail environment in conjunction with a cable lock security device. The cable lock device includes a cable having a free end which extends outwardly away therefrom after the cable lock is secured onto an article of goods. The tether is configured to receive the free end inside a lock channel alternatively lock and unlock this free end with the tether. The tether is intended to be secured onto a separable portion of an article of goods, while the cable lock is intended to be secured onto another separable portion. Thus, in locking the cable lock and the tether together, the two separable portions of the article of goods are thereby rendered generally inseparable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew R. Shute, Mark A. Ezzo
  • Publication number: 20120318027
    Abstract: A security device for protecting a merchandise item against theft typically includes a pair of clamping members, a cable extending between the clamping members, and a tightening mechanism for tightening the cable to cause the clamping members to move toward one another and clamp onto the merchandise item. One of the clamping members typically serves as a housing containing the tightening mechanism, which may include a spool, a lock slide for releasably securing the spool and a locking mechanism for releasably securing the lock slide. The locking mechanism may be unlocked with a magnetic key. The security device is typically configured to set off an alarm upon tampering or attempted removal of the item and security device from a store.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew R. Shute, Mark A. Ezzo
  • Publication number: 20120227446
    Abstract: This invention relates to a tether device for use in a retail environment in conjunction with a cable lock security device. The cable lock device includes a cable having a free end which extends outwardly away therefrom after the cable lock is secured onto an article of goods. The tether is configured to receive the free end inside a lock channel alternatively lock and unlock this free end with the tether. The tether is intended to be secured onto a separable portion of an article of goods, while the cable lock is intended to be secured onto another separable portion. Thus, in locking the cable lock and the tether together, the two separable portions of the article of goods are thereby rendered generally inseparable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew R. Shute, Mark A. Ezzo
  • Patent number: D547994
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventor: Mark A. Ezzo
  • Patent number: D567534
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventor: Mark A. Ezzo
  • Patent number: D567563
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventor: Mark A. Ezzo
  • Patent number: D570147
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventor: Mark A. Ezzo