# US 10,244,874 B2 · Foldover for loss prevention and improved merchandising > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,244,874 B2 - Document ID: US10244874B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/071,477 - Filed: 2017-01-20 - Published: 2019-01-24 - Granted: 2019-04-02 - Earliest claimed: 2016-01-20 - Assignees: Contempo Card. Co., Inc. - Applicants: Contempo Card Company - Inventors: Michael Markarian; Ed Benjamin - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10244874B2 ## CPC - A47F 7/024: with provisions for preventing unauthorised removal {(show cases with devices for prevention of theft A47F3/002; devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal E05B73/0017)} - A44C 19/00: Devices for preventing pilfering of watches or jewellery - A47F 5/0861: {Anti-theft means therefor} - A47G 25/1407: {with identification means (identification in general G09F)} - B65D 73/00: Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs {(B65D85/18 takes precedence)} - B65D 73/0071: {the tag-like element being doubled-over to engage the upper part of the article} - G08B 13/19619: {Details of casing} - G08B 13/2402: {Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting (mechanical aspects of the tags, e.g. related to locking E05B73/0017; RFID readers G06K7/00; RFID tags G06K19/00; access control systems G07C9/00; anti-theft control in point of sale systems G07G3/003; security seals G09F3/03)} - B65D 2203/10: Transponders - G08B 13/19626: {optical details, e.g. lenses, mirrors or multiple lenses} - A47F: SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS - A44C: PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS - A47G: HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B5/00; knives B26B) - B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES - G08B: SIGNALLING SYSTEMS, e.g. PERSONAL CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS ## Abstract An anti-theft display hanger comprising a foldover which when engaged allows for the display of fashion jewelry, traditionally necklaces, pendants and necklaces, to be more secure, harder to steal, and permanently held in a desired position until disengaged while still presently enclosed merchandise in the most aesthetically, desirable manner for the consumer. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An anti-theft display hanger for supporting an article, comprising: a first member having an outer surface, an inner surface, a top portion, a bottom portion and a thickness defined between the outer surface and inner surface; a second member having an outer surface, an inner surface, a top portion, a bottom portion and a thickness defined between the outer surface and inner surface, the second member being constructed and arranged to overlay at least a portion of the first member in an assembled position; a gusset disposed between the bottom portion of the first member and the bottom portion of the second member and having one or more dielines wherein said dielines create two flaps when the hanger is assembled and further wherein said flaps contain apertures that line up when the hanger is assembled; a recess in one or both members in which to support an electronic article surveillance sensor, the recess being sized to support the sensor therein and having a depth dependent upon the thickness of the first member such that upon supporting the sensor within the recess, the sensor is planar with or below the inner surface of the first member; an engagement member constructed and arranged to support the hanger on a display; means in which to secure the first member to the second member when assembled; and means to secure said article to said hanger; wherein upon assembling the hanger, the second member overlays the first member so as to conceal the electronic article surveillance sensor, the flaps when folded in and towards each other so that the apertures contained therein allow for the securing means to be threaded through said apertures and thereafter capable of securing said article to said hanger, provided when said article is secured to the hanger said article is unable to move within said hanger. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The anti-theft display hanger of claim 1, wherein the second member is a mirror image of the first member. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The anti-theft display hanger of claim 1, wherein said means in which to secure the article to the hanger is a cable tie. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The anti-theft display hanger of claim 1, wherein said means to secure said first member to said second member is an adhesive. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The anti-theft display hanger of claim 4, wherein said second member includes an adhesive on the inner surface. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The anti-theft display hanger of claim 1, wherein said means to secure said first member to said second member is a non-adhesive, self-locking device. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The anti-theft display hanger of claim 1, wherein the engagement member is a hook. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The anti-theft display hanger of claim 1, wherein the engagement member is a series of apertures in both members that line up when the hanger is assembled creating a means upon which to display the article on a hook or a peg. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The anti-theft display hanger of claim 1, further comprising a recess wherein the depth of the recess is defined by the thickness of the first member and second members and further wherein the depth of the recess determines the size of the article secured therein. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The anti-theft display hanger of claim 1, wherein the first and second members are formed as a unitary piece. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The anti-theft display hanger of claim 1, wherein the article is threaded through the aligned apertures of the flaps. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The anti-theft display hanger of claim 1, further comprising slits formed in one or both of the flaps. ### Claim 13 (depends on 3) The anti-theft display hanger of claim 3, wherein the cable tie is custom made or is shortened after sais cable tie is secures the article to the hanger. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The anti-theft display hanger of claim 1, further comprising means located on the outer surfaces of one or both members to include indicia. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The anti-theft display hanger according to claim 14, wherein said indicia is a trademark or other branding. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The anti-theft display hanger of claim 1, wherein the article is selected from the group consisting of necklace, pendant, chain, bracelet and earing set. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The anti-theft display hanger of claim 1, further comprising an electronic article surveillance sensor. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The anti-theft display hanger of claim 1, wherein said hanger is comprised from plastic. ### Claim 19 A method of making an anti-theft display hanger for supporting an article, comprising the steps of: providing a first member having an outer surface, an inner surface, a top portion, a bottom portion and a thickness defined between the outer surface and inner surface; providing a second member having an outer surface, an inner surface, a top portion, a bottom portion and a thickness defined between the outer surface and inner surface, the second member being a mirror image of the first member and being constructed and arranged to overlay at least a portion of the first member in an assembled position; providing a gusset situated between said members wherein said gusset having one or more dielines which create two or more flaps having apertures in said flaps wherein when the hanger is assembled, a recess, in which an article for sale is positioned, is formed; folding the two flaps formed in the gusset inward towards each other so that the apertures contained within said flaps align; threading a cable tie through the aligned apertures of the flaps; securing said article to the hanger using the cable tie; and folding the two members inward and towards each other until one member overlays a portion of the second member.