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Security package
Assignee: Empak Inc
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Filing: 1987-10-15
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Granted: 1988-07-26
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Expires: 2007-10-15
Abstract
Abstract Security package including a handle structure secured to a rectangular encompassing structure for encompassing about an audio or visual cassette box or a compact disk jewel box. Retainer bars in the rectangular encompassing structure provide for retaining either an audio cassette or a video cassette box, or a compact disk box within the rectangular encompassing structure. A retainer box including a pin is pushed through a hole in the encompassing structure, and is in frictional secure engagement which provides for retaining of the box within the rectangular encompassing structure. The retaining bar-pin can be removed with common hand tools or, in the alternative, end retainer bars can be cut for separation of the ends of the rectangular encompassing structure for removing the box from the encompassing security package.
Inventors
- 👤 Barry Gregerson
- 👤 Larry Dressen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:36
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B73/00; E05B73/0017; E05B73/0023; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/807
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A reuseable security package comprising: a. an elongated handle defining a plurality of openings, and integral therewith a rectangular encompassing structure having sides defining a width dimension, a top, a bottom, and a retaining bar extending between two sides across the bottom of said structure and defining an orifice for accepting a box; b. said encompassing structure having a containment hole extending through the surface area of said encompassing structure and essentially parallel to said sides, said containment hole being of a dimension smaller than the width of said encompassing structure for receiving a locking pin; c. a discrete containment bar having a retaining element with said locking pin, said retaining element having a portion adapted to extend over said box to block removal thereof without first removing said containment bar; and, d. said locking pin having a flared portion thereof adapted to engage the surface area of said encompassing structure adjacent said hole whereby said bar is retained in position to prevent removal of said box from said package until said bar is released by the application of pressure against said locking pin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A reuseable security package comprising: a. an elongated handle defining a plurality of openings, and integral therewith a rectangular encompassing structure having sides defining a width dimension, a top, a bottom, and a retaining bar extending between two sides across the bottom of said structure and defining an orifice for accepting a box; b. said encompassing structure having a containment hole extending through the surface area of said encompassing structure and essentially parallel to said sides, said containment hole being of a dimension smaller than the width of said encompassing structure for receiving a locking pin; c. a discrete containment bar having a retaining element with said locking pin, said retaining element having a portion adapted to extend over said box to block removal thereof without first removing said containment bar; and, d. said locking pin having a flared portion thereof adapted to engage the surface area of said encompassing structure adjacent said hole whereby said bar is retained in position to prevent removal of said box from said package until said bar is released by the application of pressure against said locking pin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
219 words
A reuseable security package comprising: a. an elongated handle defining a plurality of openings, and integral therewith a rectangular encompassing structure having sides defining a width dimension, a top, a bottom, and a retaining bar extending between two sides across the bottom of said structure and defining an orifice for accepting a box; b. said encompassing structure having a containment hole for receiving a locking pin said containment hole extending through the surface area of said encompassing structure and essentially parallel to said sides, said containment hole being of a dimension smaller than the width of said encompassing structure, and a recess on said surface area adjacent said hole, for receiving a planar retaining element; c. a discrete containment bar bearing thereon said planar retaining element and said locking pin; d. said planar retaining element having a first portion thereof adapted to fit within said recess and a second portion adapted to extend over said box to block removal thereof without first removing said containment bar; and, e. said locking pin having a flared portion thereof adapted to engage the surface area of said encompassing structure adjacent said hole whereby said bar is retained in position to prevent removal of said box from said package until said bar is released by the application of pressure against said locking pin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
219 words
A reuseable security package comprising: a. an elongated handle defining a plurality of openings, and integral therewith a rectangular encompassing structure having sides defining a width dimension, a top, a bottom, and a retaining bar extending between two sides across the bottom of said structure and defining an orifice for accepting a box; b. said encompassing structure having a containment hole for receiving a locking pin said containment hole extending through the surface area of said encompassing structure and essentially parallel to said sides, said containment hole being of a dimension smaller than the width of said encompassing structure, and a recess on said surface area adjacent said hole, for receiving a planar retaining element; c. a discrete containment bar bearing thereon said planar retaining element and said locking pin; d. said planar retaining element having a first portion thereof adapted to fit within said recess and a second portion adapted to extend over said box to block removal thereof without first removing said containment bar; and, e. said locking pin having a flared portion thereof adapted to engage the surface area of said encompassing structure adjacent said hole whereby said bar is retained in position to prevent removal of said box from said package until said bar is released by the application of pressure against said locking pin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A package according to claim 1 wherein said planar retaining element and said recess are shaped to allow insertion of said containment bar in only one orientation of said retaining element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A package according to claim 3 wherein the top surface of said planar retaining element is flush with the surface area of said encompassing structure when said containment bar is in place.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A package according to claim 4 wherein the end of said locking pin opposite said surface area is accessible from the side of said package opposite the planar retaining element to allow said pin to be forced out of said hole.
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