Patent ID: 6191692
Filing Date: 2001-02-20
Classification: E05B

Abstract:
A theft-deterrent device intended to be attached to and locked on theft-attractive goods, said device including a first element (2) which comprises a base element (4) and a connecting element (6) which projects out from the base element and which is intended for insertion through the goods (12) to be protected, and a locking element (8) which is adapted to be attached to and locked on the connecting element (6) against movement in a direction away from the base element (4) so as to hold the theft-deterrent device securely on said goods (12), said theft-deterrent device being constructed to co-act with a release device (14) for releasing the theft-deterrent device from said goods (12), characterised in that said locking element (8) is adapted to be released from the connecting element (6) by means of a temperature-dependent change in the form of a release-part (66) disposed in the locking element (8) and comprised of a material having memory properties.