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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 12, 2007
Filed:
Aug. 30, 2002
Jeffrey A. Feibelman, Providence, RI (US);
William A. Mcauley, Slatersville, RI (US);
Jeffrey A. Feibelman, Providence, RI (US);
William A. McAuley, Slatersville, RI (US);
Display Technologies, Inc., Johnston, RI (US);
Abstract
An anti-theft box which displays an article in a manner which allows a consumer to handle the article without removing it from the box, and which deters theft of the article and/or box is disclosed. The anti-theft box includes a base for supporting the article, and a cover which engages and is lockable with the base. The article is visible through the cover, and an opening in the cover allows a consumer to touch the article without opening the cover or removing the article. In addition, the base includes a locking mechanism in order to normally lock the cover to the base so that it cannot be readily disengaged by the consumer. A retailer can readily engage the base, for example with a key plate, in order to easily open the cover. In one embodiment, an EAS marker is also supported within the base, preferably hidden from the consumer.