Apparatus for releasing magnetic security device

Apparatus for releasing a magnetic security device, the apparatus comprising:

• a first portion for locating an article in a first direction and a second portion for locating an article in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, the first and second portions forming a slot for receiving the article but physically restraining the article in the first and second directions as it is brought into contact with the first and second portions;
• at least one of the first and second portions including magnetic release means arranged to assist in locating the article in a third direction substantially perpendicular to the first and second directions by magnetic attraction of the security device as the article is brought into contact with the at least one of the first and second portions so as to align the magnetic security device with the magnetic release means, the magnetic release means being arranged to provide a first magnetic force in the first direction and a second magnetic force in the second direction for releasing a magnetic security device from the article.

Apparatus for releasing a magnetic security device, the apparatus comprising:

• a first portion for locating an article in a first direction and a second portion for locating an article in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, so as to provide 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, at least one of the first and second portions including magnetic release means arranged to provide a first magnetic force in the first direction and a second magnetic force in the second direction for releasing a magnetic security device from the article.