Patent ID: 7015815
Filing Date: 2006-03-21
Classification: A47F,G08B

Abstract:
1. An anti-theft display hanger for supporting an article, comprising: a first member having an outer surface, an inner surface, a top portion, a bottom portion and a thickness defined between the outer surface and inner surface; a second member having an outer surface, an inner surface, a top portion, a bottom portion and a thickness defined between the outer surface and inner surface, the second member being constructed and arranged to overlay at least a portion of the first member in an assembled position; a recess formed in at least the inner surface of the first member and having a base to support an electronic article surveillance sensor, the recess being sized to support the sensor therein and having a depth defendant upon the thickness of the first member such that upon supporting the sensor within the recess, the sensor is planar with or below the inner surface of the first member; an engagement member constructed and arranged to support the hanger on a display; a bridge disposed between the bottom portion of the first member and the bottom portion of the second member, the bridge connecting the first member to the second member and forming a pair of sides, the sides being spaced from each other and including a planar surface disposed there between, the planar surface constructed and arranged to support the article thereon; and wherein upon assembling the hanger, the second member overlays the first member so as to conceal the electronic article surveillance sensor, and wherein upon assembling, the bridge supports the article thereon.