Electronically detectable tag with clamp and clutch locking mechanism

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view showing the new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view thereof.

The surface indicia illustrated by broken lines in FIGS. 1, 2, 8, and 11 do not form part of the ornamental design, and are merely exemplary of surface indicia that can be applied.

In use, the electronically detectable tag with clamp and clutch locking mechanism is attached to articles such as eyeglasses, jewelry, watches, and other articles, to electronically protect and/or identify the article.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D343368 January 18, 1994 Witzky et al.
D353115 December 6, 1994 Garner et al.
D383991 September 23, 1997 Leyden et al.
5140836 August 25, 1992 Hogan et al.
5568951 October 29, 1996 Morgan
Patent History
Patent number: D413828
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 21, 1998
Date of Patent: Sep 14, 1999
Assignee: Sensormatic Electronics Corporation (Boca Raton, FL)
Inventors: Dennis L. Hogan (Lighthouse Point, FL), Edward J. DiCarlo (Boynton Beach, FL), Robert A. Clucas (Pompano Beach, FL), Sean F. Ryan (Boca Raton, FL)
Primary Examiner: Susan J. Lucas
Assistant Examiner: Jennifer Rivard
Attorneys: Rick F. Comoglio, Paul T. Kashimba
Application Number: 0/98,172
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D10/104; Substantially Rectangular Or Square (D20/27)
International Classification: 1005;