Patents by Inventor Ningsheng Zhang
Ningsheng Zhang 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: 9206628Abstract: An anti-theft security device is particularly useful with bottles and is typically secured to a bottle neck. The device may carry an onboard alarm. The device typically includes a catch member which engages the bottle neck to secure the device to the bottle and a blocking structure to help block access to the catch member.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Ningsheng Zhang, Brian V. Conti
-
Patent number: 8887541Abstract: A security may include a base that defines an aperture or opening configured for receiving at least a portion of an object to be secured. The base may support a capture member that is configured to move between a capture position and a release position. The security device may further include a driving member that is configured to move between a first position and a second position and may engage the capture member. When the driving member is moved from the first position to the second position it may urge the capture member from the release position to the capture position. The capture member may be configured to secure the object within the aperture when the capture member is in the capture position. The security device may further comprise a locking member may be configured to releasably engage the driving member to prevent movement of the driving member from the second position to the first position.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2010Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ningsheng Zhang, Brian V. Conti
-
Publication number: 20140318192Abstract: A security device may include a spool, locking mechanism, button, plug, and latch. The spool is configured to either wind or unwind a cable for wrapping around an object. The locking mechanism is configured to partially lock the spool. The button may be used to move the locking mechanism between locked and unlocked positions. The button may be blocked by inserting a plug into a housing of the device such that the button cannot be activated to unlock the spool. The plug may be secured to the housing through the latch that prevents the unauthorized removal of the plug. For an enhanced locking feature, the latch and the plug may be configured to require at least two forces to move the latch and free the plug. The spool, locking mechanism, and button may be stacked along a common axis to provide a more compacted design.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Brian V. Conti, Ningsheng Zhang
-
Patent number: 8773267Abstract: A security device may include a spool, locking mechanism, button, plug, and latch. The spool is configured to either wind or unwind a cable for wrapping around an object. The locking mechanism is configured to partially lock the spool. The button may be used to move the locking mechanism between locked and unlocked positions. The button may be blocked by inserting a plug into a housing of the device such that the button can not be activated to unlock the spool. The plug may be secured to the housing through the latch that prevents the unauthorized removal of the plug. For an enhanced locking feature, the latch and the plug may be configured to require at least two forces to move the latch and free the plug. The spool, locking mechanism, and button may be stacked along a common axis to provide a more compacted design.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Brian V. Conti, Ningsheng Zhang
-
Patent number: 8525675Abstract: An anti-theft security device is particularly useful with bottles and is typically secured to a bottle neck. The device may carry an onboard alarm. The device typically includes a catch member which engages the bottle neck to secure the device to the bottle and a blocking structure to help block access to the catch member.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2012Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Inventors: Ningsheng Zhang, Brian V. Conti
-
Patent number: 8499595Abstract: A security device includes a plurality of cables which are securable about an item of merchandise with a lockable cable-linking member and a cable-tightening mechanism each connected to the cables in a spaced apart manner. The cable-linking member may include a key member for unlocking the tightening mechanism. The tightening mechanism includes an internal spool and other internal members some of which are related to the locking and unlocking of the tightening mechanism. The tightening mechanism carries sense loops which typically include the cables and which if compromised actuate an onboard audible alarm. The device is configured to sound a security gate alarm upon passing through the gate and upon simply reaching a certain distance from the gate. The tightening mechanism may include a flip-up handle for rotating the spool to tighten the cable.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventors: Ningsheng Zhang, Ronald M. Marsilio, Dennis D. Belden, Jr.
-
Patent number: 8368537Abstract: An anti-theft security device is particularly useful with bottles and is typically secured to a bottle neck. The device may carry an onboard alarm. The device typically includes a catch member which engages the bottle neck to secure the device to the bottle and a blocking structure to help block access to the catch member.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2012Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ningsheng Zhang, Brian V. Conti
-
Publication number: 20120223838Abstract: A security device may include a spool, locking mechanism, button, plug, and latch. The spool is configured to either wind or unwind a cable for wrapping around an object. The locking mechanism is configured to partially lock the spool. The button may be used to move the locking mechanism between locked and unlocked positions. The button may be blocked by inserting a plug into a housing of the device such that the button can not be activated to unlock the spool. The plug may be secured to the housing through the latch that prevents the unauthorized removal of the plug. For an enhanced locking feature, the latch and the plug may be configured to require at least two forces to move the latch and free the plug. The spool, locking mechanism, and button may be stacked along a common axis to provide a more compacted design.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2011Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Brian V. Conti, Ningsheng Zhang
-
Publication number: 20120168398Abstract: An anti-theft security device is particularly useful with bottles and is typically secured to a bottle neck. The device may carry an onboard alarm. The device typically includes a catch member which engages the bottle neck to secure the device to the bottle and a blocking structure to help block access to the catch member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Ningsheng Zhang, Brian V. Conti
-
Publication number: 20120151974Abstract: An anti-theft security device is particularly useful with bottles and is typically secured to a bottle neck. The device may carry an onboard alarm. The device typically includes a catch member which engages the bottle neck to secure the device to the bottle and a blocking structure to help block access to the catch member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2012Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Ningsheng Zhang, Brian V. Conti
-
Publication number: 20120152883Abstract: An anti-theft security device is particularly useful with bottles and is typically secured to a bottle neck. The device may carry an onboard alarm. The device typically includes a catch member which engages the bottle neck to secure the device to the bottle and a blocking structure to help block access to the catch member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2012Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Ningsheng Zhang, Brian V. Conti
-
Patent number: 8087269Abstract: A security device may include a spool, locking mechanism, button, plug, and latch. The spool is configured to either wind or unwind a cable for wrapping around an object. The locking mechanism is configured to partially lock the spool. The button may be used to move the locking mechanism between locked and unlocked positions. The button may be blocked by inserting a plug into a housing of the device such that the button can not be activated to unlock the spool. The plug may be secured to the housing through the latch that prevents the unauthorized removal of the plug. For an enhanced locking feature, the latch and the plug may be configured to require at least two forces to move the latch and free the plug. The spool, locking mechanism, and button may be stacked along a common axis to provide a more compacted design.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2009Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Brian V. Conti, Ningsheng Zhang
-
Publication number: 20110219828Abstract: A security may include a base that defines an aperture or opening configured for receiving at least a portion of an object to be secured. The base may support a capture member that is configured to move between a capture position and a release position. The security device may further include a driving member that is configured to move between a first position and a second position and may engage the capture member. When the driving member is moved from the first position to the second position it may urge the capture member from the release position to the capture position. The capture member may be configured to secure the object within the aperture when the capture member is in the capture position. The security device may further comprise a locking member may be configured to releasably engage the driving member to prevent movement of the driving member from the second position to the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2010Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ningsheng Zhang, Brian V. Conti
-
Patent number: 7963131Abstract: A security container for retaining an item of merchandise therein; said security container comprising a base, a lid, a slider within the lid, a lid hole, a slider tab extending from the slider through the lid hole, and a locking mechanism unlocked through magnetic manipulation. The slider tab is located proximate the hinged side of the lid. As a user positions a key to magnetically unlock the locking mechanism, a protrusion on the key simultaneously pushes the slider tab which unlocks internal L-shaped lock tabs from hook tabs. The slider tab is located on the hinged side of the lid for aesthetic as well as safety purposes. By hiding the security features, potential customers focus on the product within the box. Likewise, a casual thief observing from the front and sides of the container is presented with no immediate means for entry. Thus, the invention provides a more secure container for displaying upscale merchandise.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ningsheng Zhang, Kevin Kinch, Brian V. Conti
-
Publication number: 20110100992Abstract: A security container for retaining an item of merchandise. The security container includes a base, a lid, a slider within the lid, a lid hole, a slider tab extending from the slider through the lid hole, and a locking mechanism. The slider tab is located proximate the hinged side of the lid. As a user positions a key to magnetically unlock the locking mechanism, a protrusion on the key simultaneously pushes the slider tab which unlocks internal L-shaped lock tabs from hook tabs. The slider tab is located on the hinged side of the lid for aesthetic as well as safety purposes. By hiding the security features, potential customers focus on the product within the box. Likewise, a casual thief observing from the front and sides of the container is presented with no immediate means for entry. Thus, the invention provides a more secure container for displaying upscale merchandise.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2011Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: NINGSHENG ZHANG, KEVIN KINCH, BRIAN V. CONTI
-
Publication number: 20100077813Abstract: A security container for retaining an item of merchandise therein; said security container comprising a base, a lid, a slider within the lid, a lid hole, a slider tab extending from the slider through the lid hole, and a locking mechanism unlocked through magnetic manipulation. The slider tab is located proximate the hinged side of the lid. As a user positions a key to magnetically unlock the locking mechanism, a protrusion on the key simultaneously pushes the slider tab which unlocks internal L-shaped lock tabs from hook tabs. The slider tab is located on the hinged side of the lid for aesthetic as well as safety purposes. By hiding the security features, potential customers focus on the product within the box. Likewise, a casual thief observing from the front and sides of the container is presented with no immediate means for entry. Thus, the invention provides a more secure container for displaying upscale merchandise.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2008Publication date: April 1, 2010Inventors: Ningsheng Zhang, Kevin Kinch, Brian V. Conti
-
Patent number: 7659817Abstract: A security device for attachment to an article to deter theft has a housing containing an alarm system including an audible alarm speaker. The alarm system includes a conductor located within the housing which forms a loop that extends at least partially about the alarm speaker or about the periphery of the housing. The conductor which can be an electrical conductor, fiber optic conductor, light pipe, etc., when severed by a thief will actuate the audible alarm. In another embodiment, the conductor forms a loop about a simulated speaker grille formed in the housing to prevent tampering, wherein the audible alarm is located in the housing remote from the simulated speaker grille.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2008Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Brian V. Conti, Ningsheng Zhang, Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Lee H. Eckert
-
Publication number: 20090288460Abstract: A security device includes a plurality of cables which are securable about an item of merchandise with a lockable cable-linking member and a cable-tightening mechanism each connected to the cables in a spaced apart manner. The cable-linking member may include a key member for unlocking the tightening mechanism. The tightening mechanism includes an internal spool and other internal members some of which are related to the locking and unlocking of the tightening mechanism. The tightening mechanism carries sense loops which typically include the cables and which if compromised actuate an onboard audible alarm. The device is configured to sound a security gate alarm upon passing through the gate and upon simply reaching a certain distance from the gate. The tightening mechanism may include a flip-up handle for rotating the spool to tighten the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2009Publication date: November 26, 2009Applicant: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ningsheng Zhang, Ronald M. Marsilio, Dennis D. Belden, JR.
-
Publication number: 20090223260Abstract: A security device may include a spool, locking mechanism, button, plug, and latch. The spool is configured to either wind or unwind a cable for wrapping around an object. The locking mechanism is configured to partially lock the spool. The button may be used to move the locking mechanism between locked and unlocked positions. The button may be blocked by inserting a plug into a housing of the device such that the button can not be activated to unlock the spool. The plug may be secured to the housing through the latch that prevents the unauthorized removal of the plug. For an enhanced locking feature, the latch and the plug may be configured to require at least two forces to move the latch and free the plug. The spool, locking mechanism, and button may be stacked along a common axis to provide a more compacted design.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventors: Brian V. Conti, Ningsheng Zhang
-
Publication number: 20090095695Abstract: A display hook for supporting items of merchandise includes a rod assembly and a pair of mechanically interlocked time delay arms medially disposed on the rod assembly. The time delay arms are sequentially movable to permit a potential purchaser to manipulate an item beyond the time delay arms for removal from the display hook. The time delay arms include a guide tube slidingly disposed on the rod assembly, a first arm rotatably mounted on the guide tube and a second arm spaced outwardly from the first arm and fixedly mounted on the guide tube. The first arm is spaced-apart from the second arm sufficiently to permit at least one of the items to be disposed between the arms. The first arm has a circumferentially extending groove and the guide tube has a key that cooperates with the groove to permit limited rotation between the guide tube and the first arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: INVUE SECURITY PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Andrew W. Moock, Mitchell Steven Goldstein, Brian Vincent Conti, Ningsheng Zhang, Gregory C. Schultz