Merchandise storage and display container with security insert
AssigneeWynalda Litho, Inc.
InventorsDouglas Robert Wynalda, David Wynalda
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Abstract
An anti-shoplifting security insert is configured to fit within aligned openings of a merchandise storage container to prevent ready access to the container. The security insert includes a one-way thread that assists in the installation of the insert without damaging the material of the container that defines the aligned openings. An exemplary merchandise storage container configuration includes a container body that defines a merchandise storage chamber. The container has at least first and second panels that at least partially overlap and define aligned security openings which receive the security insert.
Claims12
A merchandise storage container with a security insert comprising:
- a foldable container body defining a merchandise storage chamber;
- the container having at least first and second panels that have panel portions that overlap when the first and second panels are in a closed configuration;
- the overlapping panel portions defining security openings that are aligned when the panels are in the closed configuration;
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- a polymer security insert disposed in the security openings;
- the security insert defining a one-way thread that allows the security insert to be twisted into the security openings.
A merchandise storage container with a security insert comprising:
- a foldable container body defining a merchandise storage chamber;
- the container having at least first and second panels that have panel portions that overlap when the first and second panels are in a closed configuration;
- the overlapping panel portions defining security openings that are aligned when the panels are in the closed configuration;
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- a polymer security insert disposed in the security openings;
- the security insert defining a structure that prevents the security insert from being readily removed from the security openings.
A merchandise storage container with a security insert comprising:
- a container body defining a merchandise storage chamber;
- the container having at least first and second portions that overlap when the first and second portions are in a closed configuration;
- the overlapping portions defining security openings that are aligned when the portions are in the closed configuration;
- the security openings having maximum widths;
- a security insert disposed in the security openings;
- the security insert including a shaft extending from a head and a one-way thread disposed around the shaft;
- the one-way thread having a top end that is spaced from the head by a gap;
- the head having a width larger than the maximum width of the security openings;
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- the shaft having a maximum width smaller than the maximum width of the security openings.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.