Including Structure Intended To Prevent Theft Or Unauthorized Use Patents (Class 206/308.2)
  • Patent number: 8952817
    Abstract: Provided is a security package which generally comprises a casing for housing a product and a collar for locking the casing. The collar generally has a locked and unlocked configuration and comprises a first locking member having at least one male locking mechanism, and a second locking member having at least one female locking mechanism lockable to the at least one male locking mechanism. The casing generally has an open and closed configuration, and comprises a cavity shaped to substantially conform to the product. In the locked configuration the collar secures the casing in the closed configuration. The casing may comprise a first and second casing portion, and these may be integrally formed with the one or more of the first and second locking members. The collar may form a perimeter around the casing, may be adjustable, and may house a security device such as an RFID (radio-frequency identification) tag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Inventors: Glen Walter Garner, Sheila Maureen Barry
  • Patent number: 8887907
    Abstract: The invention relates to a security container formed to receive a cassette which visually indicates to a user what type or style of good is contained therein. The cassette may be of a general solid block type in one color or having one visual characteristic, or the cassette may have multiple inserts or slides which may be moved within the cassette to change the outwardly facing color or visible characteristic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Mark Will, William R. Beatty, Matthew R. Shute
  • Publication number: 20140299494
    Abstract: A package assembly including a first layer having a bottom surface and a top surface, and at least two panels coupled to the top surface of the first layer such that a first panel is disposed along a right edge of the first layer and the second panel is disposed along a left edge of the first layer, the first panel being pivotally engaged to the second panel along an axis, the at least two panels having formed therein a recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: DISC GRAPHICS INC.
    Inventor: Shane Rossiter
  • Patent number: 8833115
    Abstract: An antitheft device having a product display case with a double locking mechanism and an unlocking device for unlocking the locking mechanism. A product display case having a locking mechanism, and an unlocking device are provided. An attachment portion for a security tag is provided on the inside of the product display case, and a first case component and a second case component are openably fitted together in an X direction. The locking mechanism has a first lock device and a second lock device that latch together in a Y direction which intersects the X direction. The first lock device locks by latching in a Y1 direction, and unlocks upon being pressed in a Y2 direction by a projection of the unlocking device. The second lock device locks by latching in the Y2 direction, and unlocks upon being pulled in the Y 1 direction by a magnet in the unlocking device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha San-Ei
    Inventor: Tamotsu Nakasuji
  • Patent number: 8807335
    Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-theft safer for a cassette comprising a cassette receiving case and a locking device being adapted to releasably secure the cassette in the case, wherein the cassette receiving case is a two-part case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: MW Security AB
    Inventor: Thomas Nilsson
  • Patent number: 8640508
    Abstract: Apparatus for releasing a magnetic security device used to inhibit unauthorised access to and/or unauthorised removal of an article. The apparatus has a first portion (1) for locating an article in a first direction (D1) and a second portion (2) for locating an article in a second direction (D2) perpendicular to the first direction (D1), so providing an L-shaped slot or receptacle capable of receiving articles of a wide range of shapes and sizes having a security device installed adjacent two substantially perpendicular sides thereof. The first and/or second portions include magnetic release means for releasing a lock securing the security device to the article and arranged to assist in locating the article in a third direction (M) perpendicular to the first and second directions (D1, D2) by magnetic attraction of the security device as the article is brought into contact with the first and second portions to align the magnetic security device with the magnetic release means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Dubois Limited
    Inventors: Sean Geoffrey Maddox, Peter Antony Farrar, Robert Johnston
  • Patent number: 8464563
    Abstract: A size-adjustable apparatus for a securing a product in order to prevent theft of that product. The apparatus includes an adjustable housing, the housing having a first arm, a second arm, and a third arm. The first arm is adapted to move in a first direction and a second direction with respect to the third arm and the second arm is adapted to move in a third direction and a fourth direction with respect to the third arm, where the first direction is opposite the second direction and the third direction is opposite the fourth direction. The apparatus also includes a lock to retain the adjustable housing in a desired position. The result is a housing that can dynamically change its dimensions by movement of the first arm in a first and second direction and by movement of the second arm in a third and fourth direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Tyco Fire & Security GmbH
    Inventors: Sergio M. Perez, Karen E. Bellum-Bomber
  • Patent number: 8413649
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooking oven door including at least one door frame and at least one door panel. The door frame includes a U-shaped part with a center portion and two legs. The U-shaped part is formed as a one-piece plastic part. The door panel is inserted within the U-shaped part. The U-shaped part encloses three circumferential sides of the door panel. The U-shaped part comprises support elements on its inner side in order to hold the door panel in a predetermined position. At least one fixing element is attached or attachable on at least one free end portion of the leg in order to secure the door panel within the U-shaped part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V.
    Inventor: Mirko Capacci
  • Publication number: 20130068642
    Abstract: A secure carrier assembly for media devices and media content. The assembly includes a carrier having a front panel, a rear panel, and an intermediate panel. At least one panel of the carrier comprises a durable polymeric material, such as a lens sheet assembly including a lens sheet, and an image layer. The carrier with lens sheet assembly provides enhanced security features, increased durability, and eye-catching features compared to traditional carrier or packaging assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: TRAVEL TAGS, INC.
    Inventor: Travel Tags, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8276410
    Abstract: A security storage container has a primary security feature that is adapted to be locked and unlocked with an appropriate key. A secondary security feature is activated when the security storage container is opened without first unlocking the lock with the key. In one embodiment, the secondary security feature includes prongs that are moved to an extended position when the primary security feature of the container is defeated. In the extended position, the prongs will at least damage the item of merchandise protected by the security storage container. The extended position of the prongs may also further lock the item of merchandise within the security storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas M. Sedon, Dennis D. Belden, Jr., William Shepler
  • Patent number: 8272238
    Abstract: A case has a body defining an accommodation such as may be sized to accept a squat cylindrical object such as a magnetic tape, a CD-ROM, a DVD or such like object. The case may include a locking mechanism, and that locking mechanism may be a combination locking mechanism. The locking mechanism may permit axial access to the accommodation, or it may permit radial access to the accommodation. The accommodation may lie in whole or in part between relatively movable members of the locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Inventor: Jason Chapnik
  • Patent number: 8201425
    Abstract: A lock member includes a body having a lower surface below which a male lock pin projects in an orientation that allows it to be received in a female lock member. The lower surface is continuous, entirely surrounds, and is spaced from the lock pin. The spacing provides room to receive the upper portion of the disc retaining hub. The ring-shaped planar portion may rest directly against or closely adjacent the upper surface of a media disc. In one configuration, the ring-shaped planar portion spaces the lock pin from an EAS tag chamber. The configuration of the lock member increases the likelihood that the media disc will be damaged during a physical attack on the lock member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Autronic Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald K. Burdett, Kevin Kirtz
  • Patent number: 8141702
    Abstract: A container for a disk having a central opening includes a base having a pedestal for holding the disk, a hingedly connected lid, and a laterally spaced pair of latches for locking the container closed. Also disclosed are interior partitions of the base and lid that have edgewise proximal engagement, a disk presser structure for holding edge extremities of the disk in place during mishandling of the container, and rib members that block entry of a destructive blade in an endwise path through regions of facing contact adjacent to living hinges of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Finest Products Limited
    Inventor: Kwok Din Lau
  • Patent number: 8061514
    Abstract: A closing device (1) for an anti-theft case (100) is described, equipped with a closing/opening system adapted to be actuated by a detaching device or uncoupling device, and further equipped with means for securing to such anti-theft case (100) so that the closing device (1) can be applied to or removed from the anti-theft case 100) only when this latter one is open. An anti-theft case (100) equipped with a closing device (1) is further described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Inventor: Pietro Necchi
  • Patent number: 8006524
    Abstract: Systems and apparatuses for a magnetically actuable locking mechanism and a security device having a magnetically actuable locking mechanism are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Sensormatic Electronics, LLC
    Inventors: Pedro Lopez, Dennis L. Hogan, Paul Griffiths, legal representative, Franklin H. Valade, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7966851
    Abstract: A security storage container has a primary security feature that is adapted to be locked and unlocked with an appropriate key. A secondary security feature is activated when the security storage container is opened without first unlocking the lock with the key. In one embodiment, the secondary security feature includes prongs that are moved to an extended position when the primary security feature of the container is defeated. In the extended position, the prongs will at least damage the item of merchandise protected by the security storage container. The extended position of the prongs may also further lock the item of merchandise within the security storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas M. Sedon, Dennis D. Belden, Jr., William Shepler
  • Patent number: 7966850
    Abstract: A case has a body defining an accommodation such as may be sized to accept a squat cylindrical object such as a magnetic tape, a CD-ROM, a DVD or such like object. The case may include a locking mechanism, and that locking mechanism may be a combination locking mechanism. The locking mechanism may permit axial access to the accommodation, or it may permit radial access to the accommodation. The accommodation may lie in whole or in part between relatively movable members of the locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Inventor: Jason Chapnik
  • Patent number: 7938863
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for securing data on a removable memory device, which is removably coupled to and accessible by a computing apparatus, are disclosed. Upon an attempt by a user to access the removable memory device, a manual key is recovered by a manual key interface device. This manual key is used to authenticate the identity of the user. Upon the authentication where the user identity corresponds to authorized access to the memory device, the access is enabled. Upon the authentication, where the user identity does not correspond to authorized access to the memory device, the access is prohibited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Compnay, L.P.
    Inventors: David Norton Skinner, Yancy Chen
  • Patent number: 7896156
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for holding information storage media such as a disk (4) having an aperture therein. The apparatus includes, among other elements, a base portion and engaging means for releasably engaging the information storage media via said aperture. The engaging means includes at least one arm resiliently cantilevered to the base portion, retaining means for engaging and retaining the information storage media on the apparatus, and release means. The depression of the release means disengages the retaining means and the information storage media. A locating means is provided for receiving a security member as it is inserted beneath the engaging means in a first direction parallel to the base portion so as to inhibit operation of the release means. The locating means is arranged to locate the security member laterally as it is inserted beneath the engaging means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Dubois Limited
    Inventors: Peter Antony Farrar, Robert Johnston
  • Patent number: 7870766
    Abstract: A security storage container has a primary security feature that is adapted to be locked and unlocked with an appropriate key. A secondary security feature is activated when the security storage container is opened without first unlocking the lock with the key. In one embodiment, the secondary security feature includes prongs that are moved to an extended position when the primary security feature of the container is defeated. In the extended position, the prongs will at least damage the item of merchandise protected by the security storage container. The extended position of the prongs may also further lock the item of merchandise within the security storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas M Sedon, Dennis D. Belden, Jr., William Shepler
  • Publication number: 20100294680
    Abstract: A container to hold product items is described, incorporating an external case (500, 800, 1000) holding within one or more item carriers (600, 700, 820, 1220), optionally including case locking devices (210, 350, 360) and a display window (1090).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: Jeremy D. Mowery, Ralph S. Peterson, James Philippe, John A. Gelardi
  • Publication number: 20100219088
    Abstract: A locking device and method for a storage container provide benefit denial. The locking device includes a base part and a cover part configured to lock to the base part. The cover part is configured to prevent a disk from being removed from a disk-retaining hub when the cover part is locked to the base part, and the base part is configured for easy and secure connection to the storage container. The base part includes a stop for engaging the exterior of the case when inserted into a receptacle in the bottom wall of the container, which precludes the base part from being pulled through the bottom wall of the storage container When the cover part is locked to the base part, the base part cannot be separated from the storage container without causing damage to the media disk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventor: Vincent C. M. Leesberg
  • Patent number: 7780000
    Abstract: An anti-theft display case for manufactured products; in particular, display cases that can be opened and re-closed to contain the product to be displayed and provided with means of maintaining the case closed up to completion of sale, so as to prevent the unauthorized removal of the product. The anti-theft display case is provided with at least one first portion and one second portion, one mobile in relation to the other between an open and a closed position, and a means of locking said portions in the said closed position. The second portion is formed from at least two pieces bound one to the other and mobile one in relation to the other telescopically to increase the volume of the display case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Plasti-Max, S.p.A.
    Inventor: Corrado Mazzucchelli
  • Patent number: 7757848
    Abstract: Packages that include security features to inhibit tampering or theft are provided. Such packages can include locking elements to secure the packages in a closed configuration or can include active alarm elements to prevent tampering or theft. Additionally, such containers can include a novel hinge configuration, which allows an integrally formed hinge to be curved, and a spine of a package to have a generally arcuate cross-sectional contour.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Gelardi, James Kostyun, James Philippe, Kenny Freitag
  • Publication number: 20100072090
    Abstract: A packaging for an optical article comprises an electrical device configured to be in contact with the optical article; and an electrical circuit element configured to interact with an activation signal provided by a communication device configured to interact with the electrical device. A system and a method of packaging are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Kasiraman Krishnan, Marc Brian Wisnudel, James Enrico Sabatini, Kaustubh Ravindra Nagarkar, Mathew Jeremiah Misner, Darren Feher
  • Patent number: 7665603
    Abstract: A locking device and method for a storage container provide benefit denial. The locking device includes a base part and a cover part configured to lock to the base part. The cover part is configured to prevent a disk from being removed from a disk-retaining hub when the cover part is locked to the base part, and the base part is configured for easy and secure connection to the storage container. The base part includes a stop for engaging the exterior of the case when inserted into a receptacle in the bottom wall of the container, which precludes the base part from being pulled through the bottom wall of the storage container When the cover part is locked to the base part, the base part cannot be separated from the storage container without causing damage to the media disk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Autronic Plastics, Inc.
    Inventor: Vincent C. M. Leesberg
  • Patent number: 7658282
    Abstract: The invention includes at least one bottom side and a topside, with a insert-space in between, also including sides, which connecting the topside with the bottom side. Such a holder is general known and is being used to put away, for example a disc-shape data carrier, like a CD or a DVA, as also for magnetic data carriers, like a tape. The holder can be held by a user and he can use the nearby the hinge axis placed button, so the cover part of the holder part will be released. When the holder is placed on a horizontal supporting surface, the data carrier will be slanting placed in to the holder. Application of clip means for the data carrier is not necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Inventor: Linta Costel
  • Patent number: 7624861
    Abstract: Benefit denial systems may include a benefit denial device that secures an asset within a container. The benefit denial device may include a base member and at least one locking member. In some embodiments, portions of the asset and the container may be secured between the base and locking members. By securing the asset between the base member and the locking member, the asset may be damaged or rendered unusable if a thief attempts to remove the asset from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Autotronic Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R Lax, Agjah I Libohova
  • Patent number: 7610782
    Abstract: A lockable container for securing assets that has an integral and internal locking mechanism and methods of use are provided. An illustrative lockable container may include first and second covers configured to move between an open position, which allows access to the asset, and a closed position, which encloses the asset. The locking mechanism of the lockable container may include a locking mate arrangement operatively coupled to at least one of the first and second covers, and a locking member that is configured to move between an unlocked position and a locked position. The entirety of the locking member may be internal to the container when the locking member is in the unlocked position. A magnetic key arrangement may interact with the locking member to move the locking member between the unlocked and locked positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Viva Onetime Limited
    Inventors: Michael R. Lax, Agjah I. Libohova, Timothy J. Keuning, Kwong Kwok Keung
  • Patent number: 7581418
    Abstract: A security storage container has a primary security feature that is adapted to be locked and unlocked with an appropriate key. A secondary security feature is activated when the security storage container is opened without first unlocking the lock with the key. In one embodiment, the secondary security feature includes prongs that are moved to an extended position when the primary security feature of the container is defeated. In the extended position, the prongs will at least damage the item of merchandise protected by the security storage container. The extended position of the prongs may also further lock the item of merchandise within the security storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas M. Sedon, Dennis D. Belden, Jr., William Shepler
  • Publication number: 20090127144
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening device for at least one circular data carrier such as a CD or DVD with a central opening in a cassette or box. The fastening device of this type prevents an unauthorized removal of the data carrier when the container is closed by virtue of the fact that a safeguarding device is provided that has a supporting ring concentric to a bearing ring of the box and facing the data carrier. The safeguarding device is fastened inside the box such that when the box is closed, the safeguarding device at least partially covers the area of tongues of the box on the top side of the fastening device, and that the supporting ring is arranged on the side of the data carrier facing away from the bearing ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventor: Josef Krummenacher
  • Patent number: 7526931
    Abstract: The present invention provides a security device and method for securing a media case. The security device may include a hinged pair of closure members, which when closed define a substantially rectangular aperture for receiving a media case to be secured with a close fit. The closure members include an internal protrusion that extends within a portion of the substantially rectangular aperture that coincides with a finger cavity portion of a media case. The closure members include a latch opposite the side including the internal protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald K. Burdett, Kevin Kirtz
  • Publication number: 20090032417
    Abstract: A lockable storage container for disc-like information storage media is disclosed. The storage container has a cover and a disc holder. The cover of the storage container has a notch structure formed on the inner surface at an open-side thereof. The disc holder has at least a projection element disposed around the annular sidewall. The storage container is locked by conjugating the projection element and the corresponding notch structure. In order to separate the cover and the disc holder, the projection element has to be broken. Accordingly, the storage container is lockable and prevents the disc-like storage media disposed therein from being stolen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventor: Fu-Chu Liu
  • Publication number: 20090026097
    Abstract: A storage container having a cover and a disc base is disclosed. The storage container is used for storing information storage media. The cover of the storage container has a locking element used to wrappedly engage a locking mechanism positioned on the disc base. When the locking mechanism is engaged in the locking element, the storage container is securely locked. In order to separate the cover and the disc base, the connecting part has to be broken. Accordingly, the storage container is lockable and prevents the information storage media disposed therein from being stolen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Yao-Hsing Huang, Chung-Yi Huang
  • Publication number: 20080308435
    Abstract: A media storage apparatus includes a frame, a shaft, and a plurality of retainers for retaining a plurality of portable planar storage media. The plurality of retainers is supported by the shaft and rotatable about the shaft from a selectable position to a selected position. The apparatus further includes a retainer selection mechanism, coupled to the frame, that traverses the frame to cause selected ones of the plurality of retainers traversed by the retainer selection mechanism to rotate in sequence from the selectable position to the selected position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Tod Alan Barrett, Ronald Eugene Hunt, Verlon Eugene Whitehead
  • Patent number: 7458460
    Abstract: A storage device for plate-shaped data carriers, the storage device being box-shaped and including a first and a second cover part, pivotally connected, wherein a fixing element is provided for fixing the data carrier within the storage device, the storage device being injection molded from plastic, in particular polypropylene or the like, and being closable, and an authentication element being integrally injection molded in the storage device during manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Montan Nederland B.V.
    Inventors: H. Hoogland, J. H. Heiligers
  • Patent number: 7458241
    Abstract: A theft deterrent device includes first and second jaws pivotally connected to one another and pivotally movable between open and closed positions. The jaws form in the closed position an interior chamber and a through passage for receiving therethrough a portion of an article of merchandise. A lock slide is slidable within the interior chamber between locked and unlocked positions and lockable by a lock in the locked position to secure the first and second jaws together in the closed position. The lock slide includes lock hooks which lockably engage lock hooks of the second jaw. The lock slide includes locking and unlocking ledges which a resilient, magnetically attractable lock finger of the lock respectively engages in the locked and unlocked positions. An externally accessible thumb grip operatively engages the lock slide to move it between the locked and unlocked positions. An EAS tag is disposed within the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis D. Belden, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7451627
    Abstract: Security device for holding items, comprising a first security member (10) and a second security member (100), which security members may be joined to a closed position for retaining an item, a lock slide (200) displaceable to a locked position for maintaining the security device in the closed position, and latch means (202) for maintaining the locking mechanism in the locked position, wherein said latch means form an integral part of said lock slide. The lock slide is displaceably mounted to said first security member, and said latch means comprise a spring blade (202) extending from a principal plane of said lock slide, devised to engage with cooperating means (106), arranged on said second security member, in said locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: MW Security AB
    Inventors: Tobias Horngren, Gunnar Lindgren
  • Patent number: 7431154
    Abstract: A storage container includes a lid having a lid panel and an arm extending from the lid panel, the arm including a detent having a first surface parallel to the lid panel and a second surface having a taper extending at least a portion between the first surface and a distal end of the arm, and a base configured to receive a disc, the base having a base panel and a member extending from the base panel, the member having an opening defined by an interior surface having a portion thereof parallel to the base panel, the first surface of the detent engaging the interior surface portion of the member when the storage container is closed. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Panasonic Disk Manufacturing Corporation of America
    Inventors: Jose E. Perez, Gary J. Gwizdala, Kent Ke Yan, William Randall Fisher, Edwin E. Pessara, Iris Gluzman
  • Publication number: 20080230412
    Abstract: A lockable storage container includes a lock that is movable from a locked position to an unlocked position while the lock is carried by the container. An indicator is used to indicate the status of the lock to the user. The lock is held in the unlocked position so that it cannot accidentally move back into the locked position. A magnetic key is used to unlock the lock and move the lock slide to the unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Ronald M. Marsilio, Aaron McMahan, Jesse D. Wells
  • Patent number: 7415851
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for locking and unlocking a lockable container that has an internal locking mechanism are disclosed. The apparatus may include a main body including a channel for receiving the container. A magnetic field source coupled to the main body may emit a magnetic field for actuating a container lock catch mechanism disposed at least partially inside the container. The apparatus may include a channel blocker that may be positioned by actuating a channel lock to selectively prevent the magnetic field source from actuating the catch mechanism of a container lock. The channel lock may be coupled to a cam configured to position at least a portion of the channel blocker in the channel. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include a ramp retractor coupled to the channel blocker wherein the ramp retractor urges the channel blocker down through the channel by action of the magnetic field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Viva Onetime Limited
    Inventors: Michael R. Lax, Agjah I. Libohova
  • Publication number: 20080190794
    Abstract: Apparatus for holding information storage media such as a disk (4) having an aperture therein, the apparatus comprising: a base portion (2) and engaging means for releasably engaging the information storage media via said aperture, the engaging means comprising: at least one arm (1) resiliently cantilevered to the base portion (2), retaining means (5) for engaging and retaining the information storage media (4) on the apparatus, and release means (3A, 3B) depression of which releases engagement between the retaining means (5) and the information storage media (2), locating means (7) being provided for receiving a security member (6) as it is inserted beneath the engaging means in a first direction parallel to the base portion (2) so as to inhibit operation of the release means (3A, 3B), the locating means (7) being arranged to locate the security member (6) laterally as it is inserted beneath the engaging means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Peter Antony Farrar, Robert Johnston
  • Patent number: 7380656
    Abstract: An optical disc can structure for deterring theft includes a lower cover and an upper cover. The center of the lower cover has a positioning column. The edge of the lower cover extends outward to form a circular protruding edge. On the protruding edge there are wedging parts. Under the wedging parts there are wedging slots. On the wedging parts there are fixing pins. The lower end of the fixing pin plugs into the wedging slot. A receiving space is formed in the inner part of the upper cover. On the bottom of the external wall of the upper cover there are a plurality of wedging bodies. The wedging bodies have fixing holes. The upper cover covers the lower cover. The wedging bodies can be rotated and wedged into corresponding wedging slots and the lower ends of the fixing pins are located in the corresponding holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Inventor: Te-Shun Yeh
  • Patent number: 7344025
    Abstract: A lockable media storage box and lock and key combination includes a box having a base and a lid hingedly connected to the base and movable between opened and closed positions. A locking mechanism is movable between locked and unlocked positions to lock and unlock the container. The lock includes lock pins that slide through aligned lock holes in the base and the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Ronald K. Burdett, Michael S. Jaeb, Ronald M. Marsilio, Nicholas M. Sedon, James M. Byrne
  • Patent number: 7320235
    Abstract: A lockable media storage container includes a lock disposed within the lock reception cavity defined by the container. The lock may be moved from a locked position to an unlocked position while remaining disposed within the lock reception cavity. In one embodiment, the lock locks itself in the unlocked position so that it cannot accidently move back into the locked position. The lock includes a plurality of lock hooks extending from a common lock frame. A lock finger also extends from the common lock frame. The lock finger holds the lock in the locked position. A magnetic key is used to unlock the lock and move the lock slide to the unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Ronald M. Marsilio, Aaron McMahan, Jesse D. Wells
  • Patent number: 7318524
    Abstract: A package includes a non-thermoformed thermoplastic pouch including a first and second panel; and an optical data storage medium disposed in the pouch; wherein the pouch comprises an oxygen barrier material, and an oxygen scavenger. Two methods of making a package include (1) providing a web; providing an optical data storage medium; forming a non-thermoformed pouch from the thermoplastic web, the pouch comprising a first and second panel; placing the optical data storage medium in the pouch; and sealing the pouch; wherein the web includes an oxygen barrier material and an oxygen scavenger; or (2) providing a first and second web; providing an optical data storage medium; forming a non-thermoformed pouch from the webs; placing the optical data storage medium in the pouch; and sealing the pouch; wherein at least one of the webs includes an oxygen barrier material, and at least one of the webs includes an oxygen scavenger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen F. Compton, Drew V. Speer, Brian L. Butler, Janet W. Rivett, Scott W. Beckwith, Frank B. Edwards, Thomas D. Kennedy, Ronald L. Cotterman
  • Patent number: 7267225
    Abstract: A locking device for a disc retaining hub includes a base and a head that lock together over the hub to lock a disc on the hub until a portion of the locking device is destroyed. The head or the base of the locking device includes locking fingers that allow the head and base to lock together in a one-way snap fit connection. The locking mechanism may also cooperate with the disc retaining hub to lock itself to the hub. The locking mechanism prevents the disc from being removed from the hub until the locking mechanism is destroyed by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin E. Myszka, James M. Byrne
  • Patent number: 7266979
    Abstract: A theft deterrent device includes first and second jaws pivotally connected to one another and pivotally movable between open and closed positions. The jaws form in the closed position an interior chamber and a through passage for receiving therethrough a portion of an article of merchandise. A lock slide is slidable within the interior chamber between locked and unlocked positions and lockable by a lock in the locked position to secure the first and second jaws together in the closed position. The lock slide includes lock hooks which lockably engage lock hooks of the second jaw. The lock slide includes locking and unlocking ledges which a resilient, magnetically attractable lock finger of the lock respectively engages in the locked and unlocked positions. An externally accessible thumb grip operatively engages the lock slide to move it between the locked and unlocked positions. An EAS tag is disposed within the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Alpha Security Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis D. Belden, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7260962
    Abstract: A lockable storage case includes a top cover pivotably coupled to a bottom cover through a spine. The top cover includes loops or an upper lock receiving member and a lower lock receiving member defining a top cover lock insertion path. The bottom cover includes loops or an upper lock receiving member and a lower lock receiving member defining a bottom cover lock insertion path. The lower lock receiving members of both the top and bottom covers include hooks for receiving and maintaining a latch. When the top cover is closed on the bottom cover, the top and bottom cover insertion paths combine to form a combined lock insertion path. A lock for the storage case includes first and second catch mechanisms with first and second catches. To lock the storage case, the lock is inserted into the combined lock insertion path so that the catches on the lock mate with and are retained with the hooks in the top and bottom covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Autronics Plastics Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Lax, Agjah I Libohova
  • Patent number: 7257971
    Abstract: A lockable storage case includes a top cover pivotably coupled to a bottom cover through a spine. The top cover includes loops or an upper lock receiving member and a lower lock receiving member defining a top cover lock insertion path. The bottom cover includes loops or an upper lock receiving member and a lower lock receiving member defining a bottom cover lock insertion path. The lower lock receiving members of both the top and bottom covers include hooks for receiving and maintaining a latch. When the top cover is closed on the bottom cover, the top and bottom cover insertion paths combine to form a combined lock insertion path. A lock for the storage case includes first and second catch mechanisms with first and second catches: To lock the storage case, the lock is inserted into the combined lock insertion path so that the catches on the lock mate with and are retained with the hooks in the top and bottom covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Autronics Plastics Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Lax, Agjah I. Libohova