Abstract: An anti-theft box which displays an article in a manner which allows a consumer to handle the article without removing it from the box, and which deters theft of the article and/or box is disclosed. The anti-theft box includes a base for supporting the article, and a cover which engages and is lockable with the base. The article is visible through the cover, and an opening in the cover allows a consumer to touch the article without opening the cover or removing the article. In addition, the base includes a locking mechanism in order to normally lock the cover to the base so that it cannot be readily disengaged by the consumer. A retailer can readily engage the base, for example with a key plate, in order to easily open the cover. In one embodiment, an EAS marker is also supported within the base, preferably hidden from the consumer.

Abstract: A fragrance dispenser for use with a light bulb and fragrance medium that emits a fragrance when heated. The fragrance dispenser includes a body member having an opening for receiving a portion of a light bulb and having a cavity for holding a fragrance medium so that when the fragrance medium is held in the cavity, the light bulb is energized, and at least a portion of the light bulb is received in the opening the body member, heat from the light bulb will be transferred through at least a portion of the body member to the fragrance medium held in the cavity in the body member to cause the fragrance medium to emit a fragrance. The fragrance dispenser additionally includes control structure for controlling the emissions of fragrance from the fragrance medium held in the cavity in the body member.

Abstract: An anti-pilferage ring display system consists of a tag assembly which is attached to the shank of the ring and a display assembly for receiving the rings with the attached tag assemblies. The tag assembly includes an elongated, rigid card and a flexible, tear resistant strap for securing the card to the ring shank. A first end of the card includes an arcuate seat for receiving the ring shank in abutting relation. The strap is received through the shank of the ring wherein the first and second ends of the strap are secured to opposing surfaces of the card by means of pressure sensitive adhesive applied to the surfaces of the strap. The display assembly includes a pad having a plurality of slots for receiving the ring shanks and further includes a stand for supporting the slotted pad above a supporting surface. In use, the elongated card is passed through the slot so that the shank is received in the slot in a conventional manner.

Abstract: An anti-pilferage ring display system consists of a tag assembly which is attached to the shank of the ring and a display assembly for receiving the rings with the attached tag assemblies. The tag assembly includes an elongated, rigid card and a flexible, tear resistant strap for securing the card to the ring shank. A first end of the card includes an arcuate seat for receiving the ring shank in abutting relation. The strap is received through the shank of the ring wherein the first and second ends of the strap are secured to opposing surfaces of the card by means of pressure sensitive adhesive applied to the surfaces of the strap. The display assembly includes a pad having a plurality of slots for receiving the ring shanks and further includes a stand for supporting the slotted pad above a supporting surface. In use, the elongated card is passed through the slot so that the shank is received in the slot in a conventional manner.

Abstract: A display panel assembly includes a display panel and a plurality of hanger members which are releasably receivable in assembled relation with the display panel for supporting articles for display in front thereof. The display panel includes a plate portion having at least one horizontally extending slot therein, and an engagement portion on the rear side of the plate portion adjacent each of the slots. Each of the hanger members includes a hanger portion which is adapted for supporting an article for display in front of the display panel and a support portion which is releasably receivable through one of the slots in the plate portion for releasably securing the support portion thereof in the adjacent engagement portion of the display panel.

Abstract: A connector system having a fixed base and a removable portion. The removable portion is fitted with a projection having a flexible prong. The projection is inserted into a channel on the fixed base and the prong is pressed into an aperture within the channel over a raised lip. The prong in combination with an inwardly projecting tip flexes as the tip rides over the raised lip and then reassumes its original orientation beyond the lip to lock the removable portion into position. The connector system is especially useful as a display device for small pieces of merchandise, such as jewelry.