Patent ID: 6393877
Filing Date: 2002-05-28
Classification: A47F,Y10T

Abstract:
A security support system adapted to lockably retain a displayed item relative to a support surface thereby to protect against unauthorized removal of the displayed item therefrom, comprising:(a) a base member adapted to be secured to the support surface; (b) a support arm extending from and supported by said base member and including a proximal end portion adjacent to said base member and a distal end portion opposite the proximal end portion; (c) a lockable element adapted to engage the distal end portion of said support arm and be secured thereto when in a locked state and removable from the distal end portion when in an unlocked state, whereby a displayed item placed on said support arm is protected against unauthorized removal therefrom when said lockable element is in the locked state; and (d) a retainer element separate from said lockable element and adapted to engage said support arm, said retainer element being sized and configured to prevent removal of the displayed item when said retainer element engages said support arm and is secured by said lockable element.