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US 2025/0059802 A1Published application
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.
Claims23
A merchandise display system for displaying an article of merchandise comprising:
- an interface configured to be secured to the article of merchandise, the interface comprising a first engagement member;
- a base configured to removably receive the interface, the base defining an opening configured to receive at least a portion of the interface therein;
- and
- a lock mechanism comprising a second engagement member configured to engage the first engagement member for locking the interface to the base such that the interface is unable to be removed from the base in a locked position and further configured to disengage the first engagement member for unlocking the interface from the base to allow the interface to be removed from the base in an unlocked position,
- wherein the second engagement member is configured to automatically engage the first engagement member when the interface is received within the base, and
- wherein the lock mechanism is configured to be actuated for moving the second engagement member out of engagement from the first engagement member.
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A method for displaying an article of merchandise comprising:
- securing an interface to the article of merchandise, the interface comprising a first engagement member;
- positioning at least a portion of the interface within an opening defined by a base such that a second engagement member of the base automatically engages the first engagement member such that the interface is unable to be removed from the base in a locked position;
- and
- causing the second engagement member to move out of engagement from the first engagement member in an unlocked position to allow the interface to be removed from the base.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.