Patent ID: 7062823
Filing Date: 2006-06-20
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A theft deterrent device adapted to be connected to an item of merchandise to discourage shoplifting; the device comprising: a first member; a second member; the first and second members being connected together with a hinge that allows the members to move from an unlocked position to a locked position; a lock for locking the first member to the second member in the locked position; the lock including four first locking fingers and two second locking fingers; two of the first locking fingers engaging each of the second locking fingers; the second member defining a slot; a lanyard having first and second ends; each of the ends defining an opening; a portion of the lanyard being disposed in the slot defined by the second member for positioning the first and second ends adjacent the second member so that the lanyard forms a loop whereby the lanyard is adapted to loop around a portion of the article of merchandise to secure the device thereto; and the first member carrying a tooth that is adapted to pass through the openings of the ends when the first member is in the locked position.