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US 11,236,528 B2Granted
Systems and methods for locking a sensor to a base
AssigneeInVue Security Products Inc.
InventorsDavid N. Berglund, Brent E. Van Camp
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to merchandise display systems and methods for displaying an article of merchandise. In one example, the system includes a sensor configured to be secured to the article of merchandise. The system also includes a base configured to removably support the sensor thereon. The base includes a lock mechanism configured to lock the sensor to the base.
Claims36
A merchandise display system for displaying an article of merchandise comprising:
- a sensor configured to be secured to the article of merchandise;
- a base configured to removably support the sensor thereon, the base defining an opening configured to receive a portion of the sensor therein;
- a lock mechanism configured to lock the sensor to the base, the lock mechanism comprising at least one engagement member configured to releasably lock the sensor to the base when the sensor is supported on the base;
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- an actuator comprising a rotatable mechanism extending about the opening and configured to actuate the lock mechanism,
- wherein the rotatable mechanism is configured to rotate about the opening, and wherein rotation of the rotatable mechanism is configured to actuate the at least one engagement member to lock the sensor on the base in a locked position or unlock the sensor from the base in an unlocked position.
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A method for displaying an article of merchandise comprising:
- securing a sensor to the article of merchandise;
- positioning the sensor on a base configured to removably support the sensor thereon, the base defining an opening configured to receive a portion of the sensor therein;
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- actuating a lock mechanism with an actuator to lock the sensor to the base when the sensor is supported on the base, the lock mechanism comprising at least one engagement member, the actuator comprising a rotatable mechanism extending about the opening and configured to actuate the lock mechanism, wherein the rotatable mechanism is configured to rotate about the opening, and wherein rotation of the rotatable mechanism is configured to actuate the at least one engagement member to lock the sensor on the base in a locked position or unlock the sensor from the base in an unlocked position.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.