Wearables security device

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-10043357-B2
Application number	US-201515305776-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Apr 28, 2015
Priority date	Apr 28, 2014
Publication date	Aug 7, 2018
Grant date	Aug 7, 2018

Abstract

A merchandise display security device for displaying and protecting a wearable device from theft is provided. In one example, the wearable device includes a body and a band secured thereto. The merchandise security device includes a sensor configured to be coupled to the wearable device between the body and the band. The sensor includes a sensing device configured to detect unauthorized removal of the body from the band.

First claim

That which is claimed is:

1. A merchandise display security device for displaying and protecting a wearable device from theft, the wearable device comprising a body and a band secured thereto, the security device comprising:
a sensor configured to be coupled to the wearable device between the body and the band such that the sensor is configured to attach the body to the band, the sensor comprising a sensing device configured to detect unauthorized removal of the body from the sensor.

2. The security device of claim 1 , wherein the sensing device is configured to engage the body when secured thereto.

3. The security device of claim 2 , wherein the sensor further comprises a switch assembly operably engaged with the sensing device.

4. The security device of claim 3 , wherein the switch assembly comprises a plurality of rotatable members disposed within a track, and wherein the track extends between the sensing device and the switch.

5. The security device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor further comprises a cable, wherein the cable is configured to define a sense loop therethrough when the sensor is coupled to the wearable device.

6. The security device of claim 5 , further comprising an alarm module coupled to the cable, wherein the alarm module is configured to generate a security signal in response to interruption of the sense loop.

7. The security device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises a groove for receiving a portion of the band therein.

8. The security device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is configured to be coupled to the wearable device across at least a width of the body and the band such that the sensor secures the body to the band.

9. The security device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises an engagement member configured to engage the band.

10. The security device of claim 9 , wherein the band is configured to receive a pin for inserting through an end of the band and securing the band to the body, and wherein the engagement member is configured to be inserted through the opening to secure the sensor to the body.

11. The security device of claim 10 , wherein the sensor comprises an opening configured to receive the end of the band.

12. The security device of claim 11 , wherein the pin is configured to secure the end of the band within the opening.

13. The security device of claim 1 , further comprising a display stand for removably supporting the wearable device thereon.

14. The security device of claim 13 , wherein the wearable device comprises at least one conductor on the interior surface thereof, and wherein the display stand comprises at least one conductor that is configured to engage the at least one conductor to provide power to the wearable device when supported on the display stand.

15. The security device of claim 1 , wherein the wearable device comprises a wrist watch.

16. The security device of claim 1 , wherein the band comprises an elastic material, and wherein the band is configured to be stretched for engaging the sensor with the body.

17. A method of displaying and protecting a wearable device from theft, the wearable device comprising a body and a band secured thereto, the method comprising:
coupling a sensor to the wearable device between the body and the band such that the sensor is configured to attach the body to the band, the sensor comprising a sensing device; and
arming the security device for detecting unauthorized removal of the body from the sensor with the sensing device.

18. A merchandise display security device for displaying and protecting a wearable device from theft, the security device comprising:
a wearable device comprising a body and a band secured thereto; and a sensor configured to be coupled to the wearable device between the body and the band such that the sensor is configured to attach the body to the band, the sensor comprising a cable,
wherein the cable is configured to define a sense loop therethrough when the sensor is coupled to the wearable device.

Assignees

• Invue Security Products Inc

Inventors

• Hartweg Robert O
• Mckinney Larry T

Classifications

• G08B13/1463 Primary

  Physical arrangements, e.g. housings (devices to prevent theft or loss of purses, luggage or hand carried bags A45C13/18) · CPC title

• A47F7/022

  for watches or for bracelets therefor (A47F7/03 takes precedence) · CPC title

• G08B13/149

  with electric, magnetic, capacitive switch actuation · CPC title

• A47F7/024

  with provisions for preventing unauthorised removal {(show cases with devices for prevention of theft A47F3/002; devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal E05B73/0017)} · CPC title