141 |
Secure merchandising system |
US12262249 |
2008-10-31 |
US08215520B2 |
2012-07-10 |
Roger K. Miller; Paul Dowd; Patrick Davey Shealey |
Systems for deterring theft of retail products. Systems of this invention provide theft deterrent dispensing modules for dispensing products and may incorporate theft deterrent measures including mechanical deterrents, time delays and sound. The dispensing modules may include one or more pusher assemblies for dispensing product. Certain systems of this invention may also include a lockout feature, so that one only pusher assembly may be activated to dispense a product at one time. In some embodiments, a door assembly may be provided as an additional theft deterrent mechanism so that access to additional product not yet dispensed by the pusher assembly is restricted. |
142 |
Merchandise security system |
US13107187 |
2011-05-13 |
US08167149B2 |
2012-05-01 |
Stephen D. Wamsley; Robert Gray; Paul A. Mueller; Daniel J. Kump; Curtis Taylor; James J. Rataiczak, III |
A merchandise security system includes a merchandise display having a first display member and a second display member vertically spaced from the first display member. At least one tile is mounted to the first display member. The at least one tile is movable between a first position blocking access to a desired column of associated merchandise stored on one of the first and second display members to a second position allowing access to the desired column of the associated merchandise. A lock member is operatively connected to the at least one tile for restricting movement of the at least one tile from its first position. The lock member is movable from the locked position where at the lock member interferes with movement from the at least one tile from its first position to an unlocked position which enables the at least one tile to be moved from its first position to its second position for allowing access to the desired column of associated merchandise. |
143 |
Charging merchandise items |
US12752198 |
2010-04-01 |
US08102262B2 |
2012-01-24 |
Julia Irmscher; Michael Rapp; Rainer Brenner |
Methods, systems and other embodiments associated with charging merchandise items are presented. A method of charging merchandise items includes displaying merchandise items at a consumer display so that the merchandise items can be handled by a consumer. The merchandise items are charged at the display on a multiplexed basis. |
144 |
Product Securement and Management System |
US13241474 |
2011-09-23 |
US20120006772A1 |
2012-01-12 |
Stephen N. Hardy |
A merchandising system that improves the merchandising of product by limiting the number and the frequency with which product can be removed from, for example, a merchandising shelf. The merchandising system may include a base configured to support product and a housing configured to engage the base. The housing may comprise a top wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a front retaining wall. The system may further include a spring-urged pusher movably mounted on the base and a dampener assembly mounted to the spring-urged pusher configured to control the rate of speed at which the spring-urged pusher is urged forward. |
145 |
Secure Merchandising Display With Blocker Mechanisms |
US13111235 |
2011-05-19 |
US20110315706A1 |
2011-12-29 |
Thomas A. Lockwood; Roger K. Miller |
A system for controlling advancement of and access to product housed within a device. Systems and devices include a pushing assembly having a track, a pusher, and a stop for restricting forward movement of the pusher when the stop is engaged. The device also includes a door assembly that has an open position and a closed position, an engaging mechanism that engages the stop when the door assembly is in the open position, and a blocker mechanism that restricts consumer access to product located behind the door assembly. |
146 |
Security display case |
US12017674 |
2008-01-22 |
US08047619B2 |
2011-11-01 |
Douglas D. Amstutz; Edward J. Bacheller; Richard J. Yager |
A security display case including an enclosure having a security portion and a display portion, a platform moveable from the security portion to the display portion, a security member that secures the security portion, a gas spring that moves the platform from the security portion to the display portion, and a stabilizing assembly that stabilizes the moving platform. Optionally, the gas spring is paired with another gas spring so that the lateral forces of the springs are substantially cancelled, and the vertical forces are combined to move the platform. The stabilizing assembly can be a rack and pinion gear including at least two pinion gears engaged by a common member which synchronizes rotation of the gears to prevent binding of the platform as it is moved. The security member can include doors that fold over the security portion and which are engaged at their edges by a common locking member. |
147 |
Dispenser For Product Packages |
US12904587 |
2010-10-14 |
US20110087369A1 |
2011-04-14 |
Jamie D. Bauer |
A modular vending and display system and a method of operation of the system, which is especially applicable to high-value and pilfer-prone products such as prestige fragrances, and to self-service shopping environments. The system enables shoppers to self-sample various scents and self-dispense fragrance product packages for later purchase. The system uses a plurality of modules which, upon actuation by a shopper, convey a package toward the shopper within individual enclosures such that only one package can be removed at a time, and then de-activate for a time delay period to prevent rapid removal of multiple packages from the module. The modules may interact, so that once a shopper has selected a product at one module in the system, other modules are also de-activated during the delay period. This reduces pilferage by making it difficult to remove more than one package during the delay period from a group of modules. |
148 |
Security showcase |
US11775608 |
2007-07-10 |
US07905560B2 |
2011-03-15 |
Antonio Vardaro; Enzo Vardaro |
A security showcase having a housing with storage and display portions for respectively storing and displaying items. The display portion includes a support for supporting items and being positionable between an item-storing position, within the storage portion, and an item-displaying position for displaying items. A closure with closure elements is movably mounted to the housing. The closure elements are movable between a closed position, for enclosing the support within the storage portion and an open position for when the support is in the item-displaying position. The closure may be automated and move in accordance with the position of the support or operationally linked thereto for simultaneous movement thereof. The closure may be positioned within the storage portion when the support is in the item-displaying position. |
149 |
Method and Apparatus for Securely Displaying Media Products |
US12545387 |
2009-08-21 |
US20110042331A1 |
2011-02-24 |
Blake M. Johnson; William Donald Splain; David Joseph Floersch; Joseph H. Bowser; William Y. Stafford |
Some embodiments of an apparatus for displaying media content products may provide consumers with the convenience of browsing front and rear faces of the sample media content products while all of the media content products (including the sample packages) can be secured in a manner that hinders theft. In particular embodiments, the media content products can be secured without requiring the store workers to insert each and every media content product into a security box or security tether system. |
150 |
TIME DELAY PRODUCT PUSHING SYSTEM |
US12792252 |
2010-06-02 |
US20100237093A1 |
2010-09-23 |
Thomas A. Lockwood; Roger K. Miller |
A system for controlled advancement of product. Systems of this invention includes a pushing system having a track, a pusher, and an optional resistance mechanism. The resistance mechanism couples to the track and the pusher, controlling forward movement of the pusher along the track and thereby controlling the speed at which product is advanced for access by the consumer. Certain embodiments of the invention include additional mechanisms to further limit the forward progression of the pusher along the track, such as a stop mechanism or an indexing mechanism. |
151 |
Product Securement and Management System |
US12397097 |
2009-03-03 |
US20090166304A1 |
2009-07-02 |
Stephen Hardy; Adam Gold; John Ward; Max Syvuk; John Swafford |
A system for managing and securing product and deterring theft in a retail setting includes a system that resides either on a standard retailer shelf or may be a stand-alone system. In an embodiment, the system includes a plurality of shelves and product dividers positioned between the shelves and extending from the front edges of the shelves toward the rear of the shelves. Front retaining walls are positioned at the front edges of the shelves and are configured to have a height that inhibits access to products on the shelves. Individual retaining tabs of varying height may be added in front of rows of taller product to inhibit access to these products. In an embodiment, rigid or moveable barriers may be positioned above retaining walls that further restrict access to the products. With the invention, the “sweeping” of numerous products by a thief is deterred. In another embodiment, an alert device may be configured to detect and monitor movement of the moveable barriers and may provide an alert signal corresponding to the management of product on the shelf or corresponding to a potential theft situation. In an embodiment, the alert device may communicate with a security camera to monitor the vicinity and provide a notification to the potential thief that his actions are being monitored and recorded, or provide a notification to store computer, pager, cellular telephone, or the like. In yet another embodiment, lock mechanisms may be used to further secure high-risk theft items. Also, clips or clip members may be incorporated to further secure the product dividers to the shelves. In addition, an adjustable power bar may be included that is adjustable to accommodate the height adjustments made to the shelves. |
152 |
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING INVENTORY SHRINK |
US11849074 |
2007-08-31 |
US20090058644A1 |
2009-03-05 |
John R. French; Robert M. Harling |
A merchandise monitoring system includes a weight sensor mounted on a pad for supporting merchandise. Further, a controller is electronically connected to the weight sensor for measuring weight decrements as merchandise is removed from the pad. Also, an enunciator is mounted on the controller to create an alarm when a cumulative weight decrement exceeds a predetermined value within a pre-selected time duration. Accordingly, a mobile corresponder is carried by store personnel for receiving the alarm. To provide oversight for system operation, the controller is electrically connected to a monitor. |
153 |
Product securement and management system |
US11945057 |
2007-11-26 |
US07497341B2 |
2009-03-03 |
Stephen Hardy; Adam Gold; John Ward; Max Syvuk; John Swafford |
A system for managing and securing product and deterring theft in a retail setting includes a system that resides either on a standard retailer shelf or may be a stand-alone system. In an embodiment, the system includes a plurality of shelves and product dividers positioned between the shelves and extending from the front edges of the shelves toward the rear of the shelves. Front retaining walls are positioned at the front edges of the shelves and are configured to have a height that inhibits access to products on the shelves. Individual retaining tabs of varying height may be added in front of rows of taller product to inhibit access to these products. In an embodiment, rigid or moveable barriers may be positioned above retaining walls that further restrict access to the products. With the invention, the “sweeping” of numerous products by a thief is deterred. In another embodiment, an alert device may be configured to detect and monitor movement of the moveable barriers and may provide an alert signal corresponding to the management of product on the shelf or corresponding to a potential theft situation. In an embodiment, the alert device may communicate with a security camera to monitor the vicinity and provide a notification to the potential thief that his actions are being monitored and recorded, or provide a notification to store computer, pager, cellular telephone, or the like. In yet another embodiment, lock mechanisms may be used to further secure high-risk theft items. Also, clips or clip members may be incorporated to further secure the product dividers to the shelves. In addition, an adjustable power bar may be included that is adjustable to accommodate the height adjustments made to the shelves. |
154 |
Merchandise dispensing apparatus providing theft deterrence |
US11899040 |
2007-09-01 |
US20080245811A1 |
2008-10-09 |
Robert P. Colelli; Eric E. Oberg; Johnnie Cruz; Keith Cleland |
A box structure has a plurality of walls positioned and configured to prevent access to an interior space housing merchandise in a secure manner. A first movable wall permits manual access to a frontal portion of the interior space while at the same time moving a barrier strip to prevent manual access to other than said frontal portion of the interior space. A roll-out shelf mounts merchandise supporting modules with pushers to move merchandise toward the front of the structure where ejection mechanisms in each of the modules are able to direct selected items to the front of the structure where they can be accessed by consumers. The ejection process creates a characteristic noise to alert store personnel that products are being dispensed. |
155 |
Systems and methods for displaying products |
US11292640 |
2005-12-02 |
US20070125730A1 |
2007-06-07 |
Douglas McLaughlin; Jeffery Dean; Leslie McCraw; Christopher Hartley; Eric Harrison; Scott Winchester |
Systems and methods for displaying products are described. One system comprises a lockable sidekick display configured to display a product. |
156 |
Jewelry display case and jewelry display assembly therefor |
US10642605 |
2003-08-19 |
US07207635B2 |
2007-04-24 |
Cindy Dawson Simmons |
A jewelry display case serves as artwork enabling a jewelry collection to form part of the artwork. The display case includes a cabinet having at least a bottom, sides and a top, and a plurality of jewelry supporting components. At least one of the jewelry supporting components includes a jewelry display assembly having a pair of sidewalls disposed spaced from each other in facing relation, at least one jewelry bar fixed to and extending between the sidewalls, and a supporting axle extending through a center of each of the sidewalls. The sidewalls and at least one jewelry bar are rotatable relative to the supporting axle. Additionally, the supporting axle is fixed to one of the cabinet sides. Other jewelry supporting components provide added functionality and artistic appeal. |
157 |
Security shelf display case |
US10613288 |
2003-07-03 |
US07134735B2 |
2006-11-14 |
John Cummings |
A display case comprises a first section having a top wall, a bottom wall and a back wall connected between the top and bottom walls, and, a second section having opposed side walls with a front wall connected between them. The second section slides into engagement with the first section to form a closed interior. The bottom wall of the first section is integrally formed with a bracket which includes first and second arms connected in an inverse, L-shape, with one of the arms oriented parallel to and spaced from the bottom wall to form a space within which a shelf is received. A thumb screw or other mounting device extends through the bracket arm to engage the shelf and secure the display case thereto. |
158 |
Lockable spinner display |
US10877293 |
2004-06-26 |
US20050284825A1 |
2005-12-29 |
Ronald Goldsmith; Richard Kanefsky |
A lockable point of purchase display device includes three product display racks facing outwardly on a turntable in an enclosure with three vertical openings providing customer access to the product, with the openings and the racks are spaced radially apart 120 degrees, and a lock to lock the racks either adjacent the openings or adjacent closed sections of the enclosure preventing access to the product. |
159 |
Theft deterrent display and storage system |
US10392046 |
2003-03-18 |
US06915914B2 |
2005-07-12 |
Todd Anthony Farrand |
The present invention is a display rack for goods and is primarily a wire formed structure that also employs channel rod as well as formed plastic top and bottom cap structures. In the preferred embodiment there exists a central rectangular frame structure having a base and extending upward there from to a top end portion. Each of the four sides of the central structure includes a rotating wall or door wherein each door includes a front retail side surface for retaining goods thereon and an opposite blocking paneled surface. The doors can be locked into either the retail or blocked position. Four carousels are also secured to and form an integral part of each of the four corners of the central frame. The carousels each have columns for retaining goods and one flat blocking panel column, all positioned vertically and symmetrically around each carousel perimeter. Each carousel can be locked into a gods blocking position or be unlocked and free to rotate. |
160 |
Horizontally extendible guard for restricting access to a rack of goods |
US10601533 |
2003-06-24 |
US06883670B2 |
2005-04-26 |
John Paul Moon |
A guard for restricting access to a rack of goods comprises: an access-restricting horizontally expandable cover having an open bottom, a left side to which is mounted a track, and a right side to which is mounted a track; a left extensible member comprising a track which is lockably engageable with the track of said left side so as to slide said left extensible member from a retracted storage position to an extended use position; a right extensible member comprising a track which is engageable with the track of said right side so as to slide said right extensible member from a retracted storage position to an extended use position; and a horizontally expandable bottom member having a left end securable to a lower end of said left extensible member, and a right end securable to a lower end of said right extensible member. |