Security storage container having an internal alarm
AssigneeCheckpoint Systems, Inc.
InventorsDennis D. Belden, JR., Nicholas M. Sedon
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Abstract
A security storage container securely retains an item of merchandise and typically includes a base and lid. An alarm system in the container is activated when the container is locked and deactivated when the container is unlocked. The alarm system may include a flashing LED, an EAS tag for activating a security gate, and a sound-emitting device which may emit a loud alarm upon an attempt to pry the lid from the base or upon the container entering into proximity of a security gate.
Claims20
A security container for retaining an item of merchandise therein, said container comprising:
- a frame adapted to retain therein an item of merchandise and comprising a base and a lid mounted on the base and movable between an open position for allowing insertion and removal of the item to and from the frame and a closed position for preventing removal of the item from the frame;
- an alarm carried by the frame;
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- a slider mounted on the frame and movable relative to the base and lid between a first position which prevents the base and lid from moving from the closed position to the open position and a second position which allows the base and lid to move from the closed position to the open position;
- wherein movement of the slider causes the alarm to be armed.
A security container for retaining an item of merchandise therein, said container comprising:
- a frame adapted to retain therein an item of merchandise and comprising a base and a lid mounted on the base and movable between an open position for allowing insertion and removal of the item to and from the frame and a closed position for preventing removal of the item from the frame;
- an electric circuit carried by the frame;
- a first switch carried by the frame;
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- a slider mounted on the frame and movable relative to the base and lid between a first position which prevents the base and lid from moving from the closed position to the open position and a second position which allows the base and lid to move from the closed position to the open position;
- wherein movement of the slider causes the first switch to move to a position which closes or breaks the electrical circuit.
A security container for retaining an item of merchandise therein, said container comprising:
- a frame adapted to retain therein an item of merchandise and comprising a base and a lid mounted on the base and movable between an open position for allowing insertion and removal of the item to and from the frame and a closed position for preventing removal of the item from the frame;
- a slider mounted on the lid and movable relative to the base and lid between a first position which prevents the base and lid from moving from the closed position to the open position and a second position which allows the base and lid to move from the closed position to the open position;
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- an alarm system between the slider and the lid.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.