US 12,331,555 B2
Lock mechanisms for merchandise systems
Jeffrey A. Grant, Charlotte, NC (US); Kyle Baker, Waxhaw, NC (US); Gary A. Taylor, Fort Mill, SC (US); and David N. Berglund, Indian Trail, NC (US)
Assigned to InVue Security Products Inc., Charlotte, NC (US)
Filed by InVue Security Products Inc., Charlotte, NC (US)
Filed on May 15, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/664,829.
Application 18/664,829 is a continuation of application No. 17/338,197, filed on Jun. 3, 2021, granted, now 12,012,781.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/131,635, filed on Dec. 29, 2020.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/035,239, filed on Jun. 5, 2020.
Prior Publication US 2024/0301724 A1, Sep. 12, 2024
Int. Cl. E05B 73/00 (2006.01); G08B 13/14 (2006.01)
CPC E05B 73/0017 (2013.01) [G08B 13/1445 (2013.01)] 27 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A merchandise security system for displaying and protecting an article of merchandise from theft, comprising:
a security device comprising:
a sensor configured to be secured to the article of merchandise, the sensor configured to detect a security event;
a base for removably supporting the sensor and the article of merchandise thereon;
a cable configured to releasably engage the sensor and to secure the sensor relative to the base;
a plurality of mechanical brackets configured to engage the article of merchandise and the sensor and to secure the article of merchandise to the sensor in a locked position; and
a lock mechanism housed within the sensor, the lock mechanism configured to lock one of the plurality of mechanical brackets in the locked position and to be disengaged for allowing removal of the article of merchandise from the sensor when the one of the plurality of mechanical brackets is in an unlocked position and the remaining plurality of mechanical brackets remain in engagement with the article of merchandise, and
an electronic device configured to wirelessly communicate with the security device, wherein the electronic device is configured to transmit a command to the security device for locking or unlocking the lock mechanism.