Patents by Inventor Robert L. Michael

Robert L. Michael 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: 8264350
    Abstract: A security system includes a security device and a spacer. The security device defines a first opening having a first diameter. The spacer is removably positionable in the first opening to create a center opening having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter. The security device includes a magnetically actuable locking mechanism and a housing having the magnetically actuable locking mechanism disposed therein. The locking mechanism includes a magnetically actuable latch, a belt configured to provide a latch mating element for the latch, and a flexible element to bias the magnetically actuable latch and the belt into a locked position. The housing includes a passageway which defines a belt pathway configured to slidingly receive the belt therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Sensormatic Electronics, LLC
    Inventors: Sergio M. Perez, Robert L. Michael, Gilbert Fernandez, Jr., Luis E. Anderson, Oscar Rendon
  • Publication number: 20080291025
    Abstract: A security system includes a security device and a spacer. The security device defines a first opening having a first diameter. The spacer is removably positionable in the first opening to create a center opening having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter. The security device includes a magnetically actuable locking mechanism and a housing having the magnetically actuable locking mechanism disposed therein. The locking mechanism includes a magnetically actuable latch, a belt configured to provide a latch mating element for the latch, and a flexible element to bias the magnetically actuable latch and the belt into a locked position. The housing includes a passageway which defines a belt pathway configured to slidingly receive the belt therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: SENSORMATIC ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sergio M. PEREZ, Robert L. MICHAEL, Gilbert FERNANDEZ, Jr., Luis E. ANDERSON, Oscar RENDON
  • Publication number: 20080258478
    Abstract: Systems and apparatuses for a security device having a cable (922) are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Pedro Lopez, Franklin H. Valade, Robert L. Michael, Gilbert Fernandez
  • Patent number: 6769557
    Abstract: A bottle security device includes an inner member and an outer member that cooperate to lock the bottle security device on the neck of a bottle. The inner member includes a plurality of fingers that are adapted to fit under the bead on a bottle neck. The inner member further includes outwardly extending teeth. The outer sleeve member of the device slides over the inner member and forces the fingers against the bottle. The outer sleeve member further includes a plurality of upwardly extending arms that have inwardly projecting teeth that engage the teeth of the inner member to lock the two members together. A key is used to separate the two pieces and release the security device from the bottle. The key extends down through the top of the outer sleeve member to physically engage the upwardly extending arms and to move them radially outward to where they disengage the inner member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Alpha Security Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Michael, Nicholas M. Sedon, Christopher G. Gallagher, Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Michael S. Jaeb
  • Publication number: 20040084386
    Abstract: A security device locks to a display structure such as a pegboard or slatboard to prevent the rapid removal of merchandise from the display structure by preventing the rapid removal of the entire security device. The security device includes a base and a rod with the base having locked and unlocked positions. The unlocked position of the base allows the security device to be removed from the display structure. The locked position of the base prevents the security device from being removed. The security device includes a lock that holds the base in the locked position. A key may be used to unlock the base. Customers may remove items of merchandise from the security device while the lock and base are in their locked positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: David Huehner, Robert L. Michael, Michael Jaeb, Dennis D. Belden, Todd H. Christian, Nicholas M. Sedon
  • Patent number: 6604643
    Abstract: A bottle security device includes an inner member and an outer member that cooperate to lock the bottle security device on the neck of a bottle. The inner member includes a plurality of fingers that are adapted to fit under the bead on a bottle neck. The inner member further includes outwardly extending teeth. The outer sleeve member of the device slides over the inner member and forces the fingers against the bottle. The outer sleeve member further includes a plurality of upwardly extending arms that have inwardly projecting teeth that engage the teeth of the inner member to lock the two members together. A key is used to separate the two pieces and release the security device from the bottle. The key extends down through the top of the outer sleeve member to physically engage the upwardly extending arms and to move them radially outward to where they disengage the inner member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Alpha Security Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Michael, Nicholas M. Sedon, Christopher G. Gallagher, Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Michael S. Jaeb
  • Publication number: 20030102279
    Abstract: A bottle security device includes an inner member and an outer member that cooperate to lock the bottle security device on the neck of a bottle. The inner member includes a plurality of fingers that are adapted to fit under the bead on a bottle neck. The inner member further includes outwardly extending teeth. The outer sleeve member of the device slides over the inner member and forces the fingers against the bottle. The outer sleeve member further includes a plurality of upwardly extending arms that have inwardly projecting teeth that engage the teeth of the inner member to lock the two members together. A key is used to separate the two pieces and release the security device from the bottle. The key extends down through the top of the outer sleeve member to physically engage the upwardly extending arms and to move them radially outward to where they disengage the inner member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: Robert L. Michael, Nicholas M. Sedon, Christopher G. Gallagher, Dennis D. Belden, Michael S. Jaeb
  • Publication number: 20030029816
    Abstract: A security device is adapted to be locked to a display board such as pegboard or slatboard. The security device allows multiple items of merchandise to be displayed for sale. The device is locked to the board so that a shoplifter cannot remove the entire device along with all of the merchandise. A shoplifter cannot remove all of the items in a single movement. The device may also include a locking end assembly that may pivot to an unlocked position to allow an employee to rapidly load the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: David Huehner, Robert L. Michael, Michael Jaeb, Dennis D. Belden, Todd H. Christian, Nicholas M. Sedon
  • Patent number: 5969613
    Abstract: An electronic article surveillance security device securable to an article to be protected from theft where the device includes a strap that is wrapped around or inserted through the article, and then tightly secured within a housing of the device that includes an electronic article surveillance tag. The housing has smooth tamper resistant seams and edges and a locking device for securely holding the strap once inserted therein. The strap includes ribs that are engageable within the housing by locking fingers and lips, all of which define a one-way locking mechanism that allows for insertion of the strap but denies removal once inserted. In at least one embodiment of the invention, a locking mechanism is provided that may be unlocked such that the security device may be reused with various articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: Alpha Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence R. Yeager, James T. Weisburn, David P. Ignaczak, James A. McGill, Robert L. Michael
  • Patent number: D445682
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Alpha Security Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Michael, Nicholas M. Sedon, Christopher G. Gallagher, Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Michael S. Jaeb
  • Patent number: D445683
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Alpha Security Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Michael, Nicholas M. Sedon, Christopher G. Gallagher, Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Michael S. Jaeb
  • Patent number: D446118
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Inventors: Robert L. Michael, Nicholas M. Sedon, Christopher G. Gallagher, Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Michael S. Jaeb