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.
Claims35
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;
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- an actuation mechanism extending about the opening and configured to actuate the lock mechanism,
- wherein the actuation mechanism is configured to move about the opening, and wherein movement of the actuation mechanism is configured to cause the lock mechanism to lock the sensor on the base in a locked position or unlock the sensor from the base in an unlocked position.
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 to lock the sensor to the base, an actuation mechanism extending about the opening and configured to actuate the lock mechanism, wherein the actuation mechanism is configured to move about the opening, and wherein movement of the actuation mechanism is configured to cause the lock mechanism to lock the sensor on the base in a locked position or unlock the sensor from the base in an unlocked position.
A merchandise display system for displaying an article of merchandise comprising:
- an attachment assembly configured to be attached to the article of merchandise;
- a base configured to removably support the attachment assembly thereon, the base defining an opening configured to receive a portion of the attachment assembly therein;
- a lock mechanism configured to lock the attachment assembly to the base, the lock mechanism comprising at least one engagement member configured to releasably lock the attachment assembly to the base when the attachment assembly is supported on the base;
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- an actuator comprising a cam mechanism extending about the opening and configured to actuate the lock mechanism, wherein the actuator is configured to actuate the lock mechanism in response to receiving a wireless signal,
- wherein the cam mechanism is configured to move about the opening, and wherein movement of the cam mechanism is configured to actuate the at least one engagement member to lock the attachment assembly on the base in a locked position or unlock the attachment assembly from the base in an unlocked position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.