Source: https://patents.google.com/patent/US9428938B2/en
Timestamp: 2018-10-23 10:16:28
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US9428938B2 - Merchandise security devices for use with an electronic key - Google Patents
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This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/328,051 filed on Jul. 10, 2014 and claims the benefit of the filing dates of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/845,392 filed on Jul. 12, 2013, U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/891,061 filed on Oct. 15, 2013, U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/902,900 filed on Nov. 12, 2013, U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/904,479 filed on Nov. 15, 2013, U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/924,321 filed on Jan. 7, 2014, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/973,314 filed on Apr. 1, 2014, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
1. A merchandise security system for protecting an item of merchandise from theft, comprising:
an electronic key configured to communicate data and transfer electrical power; and
a merchandise security device comprising a lock mechanism that is configured to be operated by electrical power transferred from the electronic key to the lock mechanism,
wherein the lock mechanism is operably engaged with a shape memory material that is configured to change in shape in response to receiving electrical power from the electronic key to thereby lock or unlock the lock mechanism,
wherein the electronic key is configured to communicate data to the merchandise security device,
wherein the merchandise security device is not configured to recognize the data, and
wherein the electronic key is configured to transfer electrical power to the lock mechanism after transmitting the data to the merchandise security device and not receiving a return signal from the merchandise security device.
10. The merchandise security system of claim 1, wherein the merchandise security device comprises:
a lid pivotally engaged with the container and configured to pivot between open and closed positions relative to the container,
18. A method for protecting an item of merchandise susceptible to theft, comprising:
receiving data from an electronic key at a merchandise security device, wherein the merchandise security device is not configured to recognize the data and comprises a lock mechanism;
receiving electrical power from the electronic key at the merchandise security device after receiving the data and not receiving a return signal from the merchandise security device; and
locking or unlocking the lock mechanism in response to a change in shape of a shape memory material operably engaged with the lock mechanism.
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