Patents by Inventor Terrance Surma
Terrance Surma 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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Patent number: 8482414Abstract: A theft-deterring security apparatus for articles with handles is described. The apparatus consists of a bracket that substantially surrounds an article handle and a locking body into which the bracket is telescopically inserted, to in turn compress both the bracket and the locking body about the article handle so as to be releasably fastened thereto. Fastening devices, such as a threaded screw and nut, are used to initiate and maintain compression of the bracket and locking body about the article handle. The bracket is shaped to accommodate different types of article handles. The bracket may be hinged to accommodate the insertion of article handles into the bracket periphery. The apparatus is further equipped with an electronic article surveillance element capable of setting off an alarm if an attempt is made to remove the article from the store. Alternatively, a pair of locking body elements surrounds a knob on an article handle.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2009Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Se-Kure Controls, Inc.Inventors: Roger J. Leyden, Terrance Surma
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Patent number: 8307995Abstract: Described herein is technology for, among other things, a theft deterrent apparatus for cooperation with an elongate member attached to and extending outwardly from a forward-facing side of an article display panel. The apparatus includes a housing defining an internal chamber. The housing includes a first aperture passing through the housing into the internal chamber for receiving the elongate member, a second aperture for receiving a magnetic key, and a locking member that has a magnetic portion and is movably disposed within the internal chamber. The locking member is adapted to selectively: maintain the apparatus in locked and unlocked configurations in which the locking member respectively prevents or permits the elongate member from being at least partially withdrawn from the first aperture. Whether the locking member maintains the apparatus in the locked or unlocked configuration depends on whether or not the magnetic key is inserted into the second aperture.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2009Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Se-Kure Controls, Inc.Inventors: Terrance Surma, Roger J. Leyden
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Publication number: 20120097622Abstract: Described herein is technology for, among other things, a theft deterrent apparatus for cooperation with an elongate member attached to and extending outwardly from a forward-facing side of an article display panel. The apparatus includes a housing defining an internal chamber. The housing includes a first aperture passing through the housing into the internal chamber for receiving the elongate member, a second aperture for receiving a magnetic key, and a locking member that has a magnetic portion and is movably disposed within the internal chamber. The locking member is adapted to selectively: maintain the apparatus in locked and unlocked configurations in which the locking member respectively prevents or permits the elongate member from being at least partially withdrawn from the first aperture. Whether the locking member maintains the apparatus in the locked or unlocked configuration depends on whether or not the magnetic key is inserted into the second aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventors: Terrance Surma, Roger J. Leyden
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Patent number: 8077037Abstract: A security system for portable articles is provided. The security system includes a central unit and one or more remote units. Each remote unit has a tethering system which attaches one or more portable articles to the remote unit. When a portable article is detached from the remote unit, a remote alarm signal is generated, which is conveyed to the central unit via a radiofrequency transmission. The central unit confirms receipt of an alarm transmission, and activates a dialer, which contacts one or more individuals via telephone.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2007Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Se-Kure Controls, Inc.Inventors: Roger Leyden, Terrance Surma
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Publication number: 20110095893Abstract: A theft-deterring security apparatus for articles with handles is described. The apparatus consists of a bracket that substantially surrounds an article handle and a locking body into which the bracket is telescopically inserted, to in turn compress both the bracket and the locking body about the article handle so as to be releasably fastened thereto. Fastening devices, such as a threaded screw and nut, are used to initiate and maintain compression of the bracket and locking body about the article handle. The bracket is shaped to accommodate different types of article handles. The bracket may be hinged to accommodate the insertion of article handles into the bracket periphery. The apparatus is further equipped with an electronic article surveillance element capable of setting off an alarm if an attempt is made to remove the article from the store. Alternatively, a pair of locking body elements surrounds a knob on an article handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2009Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: Se-Kure Controls, Inc.Inventors: Roger Leyden, Terrance Surma
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Patent number: 7880605Abstract: A security system and method of monitoring a portable device. The security system has a first sensor, a controller, and an alarm signal generator. The controller is capable of detecting that the first sensor, with the security system in an armed state, has changed from the secured state, and as an incident thereof, causing a signal to be generated by the alarm signal generator. The controller and first sensor are configured so that under certain conditions the first sensor must be changed from the unsecured state into the secured state and maintained in the secured state for a predetermined time period before the controller, first sensor and alarm signal generator can thereafter interact to produce a detectable signal in the event of a security breach.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2008Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Se-Kure Controls, Inc.Inventors: Roger Leyden, Terrance Surma
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Publication number: 20100300992Abstract: Described herein is technology for, among other things, a theft deterrent apparatus for cooperation with an elongate member attached to and extending outwardly from a forward-facing side of an article display panel. The apparatus includes a housing defining an internal chamber. The housing includes a first aperture passing through the housing into the internal chamber for receiving the elongate member, a second aperture for receiving a magnetic key, and a locking member that has a magnetic portion and is movably disposed within the internal chamber. The locking member is adapted to selectively: maintain the apparatus in locked and unlocked configurations in which the locking member respectively prevents or permits the elongate member from being at least partially withdrawn from the first aperture. Whether the locking member maintains the apparatus in the locked or unlocked configuration depends on whether or not the magnetic key is inserted into the second aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: Se-Kure Controls, Inc.Inventors: Terrance Surma, Roger J. Leyden
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Publication number: 20100007482Abstract: A security system and method of monitoring a portable device. The security system has a first sensor, a controller, and an alarm signal generator. The controller is capable of detecting that the first sensor, with the security system in an armed state, has changed from the secured state, and as an incident thereof, causing a signal to be generated by the alarm signal generator. The controller and first sensor are configured so that under certain conditions the first sensor must be changed from the unsecured state into the secured state and maintained in the secured state for a predetermined time period before the controller, first sensor and alarm signal generator can thereafter interact to produce a detectable signal in the event of a security breach.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: Roger Leyden, Terrance Surma
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Patent number: 7628551Abstract: A security surveillance system having a support, a surveillance device mounted on the support, and a cover assembly. The cover assembly is movable selectively relative to the support between an access state and an operative state. In the access state, at least a first operating state of the surveillance device can be changed by an operator at or in the vicinity of the surveillance device. In the operative state, the cover assembly blocks access by an operator. The cover assembly has a first component and the support has a second component. The first and second components are mutually attracted to each other.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2006Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: Se-Kure Controls, Inc.Inventors: Roger Leyden, Terrance Surma
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Patent number: 7570162Abstract: A security system having a control and a sensor attachable to an article to be monitored. The sensor has a plurality of different states, among which are an armed state and a breached state. The sensor and control interact so that the control causes a detectable signal to be generated as an incident of the sensor being changed from the armed state into the breached state. The sensor has a housing with a wall structure bounding a cavity. The sensor further has a source of illumination that projects light. The wall structure has a light transmissive portion through which light from the illumination source projects from within the cavity to be visible externally of the wall structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2007Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Se-Kure Controls, Inc.Inventors: Roger Leyden, Terrance Surma, Kris Michael Southerland
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Patent number: 7540451Abstract: The combination of a portable component, a cable attaching assembly, and a cable. The component has a wall with oppositely facing inside and outside surfaces and an opening. The cable attaching assembly has an anchor element with first and second transverse legs. The first leg is directed into the opening in a first direction into a first position with the anchor element in a first orientation. The anchor element is changed from the first orientation, with the anchor element in the first position, to place the anchor element in an operative position, wherein the first leg is situated in confronting relationship with the inside of the wall. The cable is connected to the anchor element so that the anchor element cannot be reoriented from the operative position to allow the anchor element to be withdrawn from the opening. The anchor element is the only component required in the opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2006Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Se-Kure Controls, Inc.Inventors: Roger Leyden, Terrance Surma
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Publication number: 20090091448Abstract: A security system for portable articles is provided. The security system includes a central unit and one or more remote units. Each remote unit has a tethering system which attaches one or more portable articles to the remote unit. When a portable article is detached from the remote unit, a remote alarm signal is generated, which is conveyed to the central unit via a radiofrequency transmission. The central unit confirms receipt of an alarm transmission, and activates a dialer, which contacts one or more individuals via telephone.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2007Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventors: Roger Leyden, Terrance Surma
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Publication number: 20080224865Abstract: A security system having a control and a sensor attachable to an article to be monitored. The sensor has a plurality of different states, among which are an armed state and a breached state. The sensor and control interact so that the control causes a detectable signal to be generated as an incident of the sensor being changed from the armed state into the breached state. The sensor has a housing with a wall structure bounding a cavity. The sensor further has a source of illumination that projects light. The wall structure has a light transmissive portion through which light from the illumination source projects from within the cavity to be visible externally of the wall structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventors: Roger Leyden, Terrance Surma, Kris Michael Southerland
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Patent number: 7403117Abstract: The combination of a portable article and a security system. The security system includes a tether having a length. The tether is attached to the portable article and a support so that the portable article is movable relative to the support and confined in movement relative to the support by the tether within a range dictated by the length of the tether. The security system further includes a security response assembly that is triggered as an incident of the portable article being repositioned with the tether attached to the portable article.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2005Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Se-Kure Controls, Inc.Inventors: Roger Leyden, Terrance Surma, Kris Michael Southerland
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Publication number: 20080054127Abstract: The combination of a portable component, a cable attaching assembly, and a cable. The component has a wall with oppositely facing inside and outside surfaces and an opening. The cable attaching assembly has an anchor element with first and second transverse legs. The first leg is directed into the opening in a first direction into a first position with the anchor element in a first orientation. The anchor element is changed from the first orientation, with the anchor element in the first position, to place the anchor element in an operative position, wherein the first leg is situated in confronting relationship with the inside of the wall. The cable is connected to the anchor element so that the anchor element cannot be reoriented from the operative position to allow the anchor element to be withdrawn from the opening. The anchor element is the only component required in the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2006Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventors: Roger Leyden, Terrance Surma
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Publication number: 20070253702Abstract: A security surveillance system having a support, a surveillance device mounted on the support, and a cover assembly. The cover assembly is movable selectively relative to the support between an access state and an operative state. In the access state, at least a first operating state of the surveillance device can be changed by an operator at or in the vicinity of the surveillance device. In the operative state, the cover assembly blocks access by an operator. The cover assembly has a first component and the support has a second component. The first and second components are mutually attracted to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2006Publication date: November 1, 2007Inventors: Roger Leyden, Terrance Surma
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Patent number: 7204107Abstract: A tethering system having an elongate flexible element, with a length, and an anchoring system. The anchoring system has a block defining first and second surfaces. The anchoring system further includes (a) a first anchoring assembly for bearing a first portion of the elongate flexible element against the first surface with the first anchoring assembly in a first state to maintain the first portion of the elongate flexible element substantially fixed against movement relative to the first surface, and (b) a second anchoring assembly for bearing a second portion of the elongate flexible element against the second surface. The first anchoring assembly is changeable selectively between its first state and a second state wherein the first portion of the elongate flexible element can move relative to the first surface to allow the elongate flexible element to be formed into a loop with a variable diameter.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2004Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: Se-Kure Controls, Inc.Inventors: Roger Leyden, Bjarne Frederiksen, Terrance Surma
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Patent number: 7132952Abstract: The combination of a portable article and a security system. The security system has a flexible element/tether with a length. The flexible element/tether is connected between the portable article and a support to confine movement of the portable article within a range dictated by the length of the flexible element/tether. The flexible element/tether has a flexible core and a protective layer over the core. The protective layer is made at least partially from a material that is resistant to being cut to thereby avoid severance of the flexible core.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2005Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: Se-Kure Controls, Inc.Inventors: Roger Leyden, Terrance Surma, Kris Michael Southerland
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Publication number: 20060238342Abstract: The combination of a portable article and a security system. The security system includes a tether having a length. The tether is attached to the portable article and a support so that the portable article is movable relative to the support and confined in movement relative to the support by the tether within a range dictated by the length of the tether. The security system further includes a security response assembly that is triggered as an incident of the portable article being repositioned with the tether attached to the portable article.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2005Publication date: October 26, 2006Inventors: Roger Leyden, Terrance Surma, Kris Southerland
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Patent number: 7081822Abstract: A retractable sensing assembly having a housing, a sensor connectable to an article to be monitored, a conductive element operatively connected to the sensor and a mechanical cable. The sensor has a secured state and an unsecured state. The conductive element is selectively extendable from and retractable into the housing. The conductive element includes at least one conductive wire through which the state of the sensor can be detected. The mechanical cable is connected to the sensor and is connectable at an anchoring location so that movement of the sensor is confined by the mechanical cable relative to an anchoring location to which the mechanical cable is connected.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2003Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: Se-Kure Controls, Inc.Inventors: Roger Leyden, Terrance Surma