Patent ID: 7249401

Claim:
A theft deterrent device for use with an item of merchandise to discourage shoplifting, the device comprising: a first member; a second member; the first and second members being connected together with a hinge that allows the members to move from an unlocked position to a locked position; a lock for locking the first member to the second member in the locked position; a key configured to unlock the lock; a lanyard having first and second ends with a body extending between the first and second ends; the second end of the lanyard defining an opening; the first end of the lanyard being removably and reusably secured to the second member; the body of the lanyard extending from the second member and forming a loop whereby the lanyard is adapted to loop around a portion of the article of merchandise to secure the device thereto; and the first member carrying a tooth which passes through the opening of the second end of the lanyard when in the locked position.