Patent ID: 9222285
Filing Date: 2015-12-29
Classification: E05B,G07C,G08B

Abstract:
1. A portable theft deterrent device comprising: a lock detection mechanism capable of forming a physical loop of one or more connectors of a plurality of connectors, wherein the physical loop comprises an electrical path having electrical flow, and the plurality of connectors includes at least one anchoring connector; wherein the lock detection mechanism includes the plurality of connectors; wherein the lock detection mechanism includes a first active circuit therein coupled to the plurality of connectors; wherein when the lock detection mechanism is coupled to the electrical path via at least one connector of the plurality of connectors and the first active circuit detects an interruption in the electrical flow in the electrical path, the lock detection mechanism provides an alert; and a monitoring key member, the monitoring key member includes a second active circuit therein that allows for wireless communication with the lock detection mechanism when detached therefrom; wherein the monitoring key member is configured to receive the alert remotely and wherein the monitoring key member includes at least one key connector capable of forming an electrical path having electrical flow with the anchoring connector of the lock detection mechanism.