Patent ID: 6598433
Filing Date: 2003-07-29
Classification: A61B,E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
An anti-theft device for a device having a flexible tube, said anti-theft device comprising:a bottom portion; a top portion, said top portion defining a channel extending from a first end of said top portion to a second end of said top portion, said channel adapted for receipt of a portion of a flexible tube; a locking assembly for locking said top portion to said bottom portion, said locking assembly including a locking mechanism disposed within said top portion; a movable pressing surface and a fixed resting surface both disposed within said top portion; wherein said pressing surface is controlled by said locking mechanism; wherein upon turning of the locking mechanism to lock said top portion to said bottom portion, said pressing surface is moved inward into said channel and forces at least a portion of the flexible tube disposed within said channel against the resting surface; wherein when said top portion is locked to said bottom portion said pressing surface and said resting surface securely retain said at least a portion of the flexible tube within said channel and from any substantial movement.