IP Library Granted Patent US 10,413,095
Granted Patent B2
US 10,413,095 · App. 15/719,646 · Granted Sep 17, 2019

Earring security display hanger

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Patent No.
US 10,413,095
App. No.
15/719,646
Granted
Sep 17, 2019
Kind
B2
Abstract

An earring security display hanger includes a generally flat body member, first and second arms, and first and second closure members. The body member has a first end, a second end, first and second sides extending from the first and second ends, a first edge, and a second edge. The first and second arms extend longitudinally from the first and second edges of the body member, respectively. The first and second closure members, having a plurality of closure apertures, are connected to the body member by the first and second arms, respectively. A plurality of first closure hooks and a plurality of second closure hooks are formed integrally from the first side of the body member and are configured to engage with the plurality of closure apertures to provide a locking mechanism.

Claims (36)

1. An earring security display hanger comprising:

a generally flat body member having a first end, a second end, first and second sides extending from the first and second ends, a first edge, and a second edge;

first and second arms extending longitudinally from the first and second edges of the body member, respectively; and

first and second closure members, each of the first and second closure members having a plurality of closure apertures and a closure channel integrally formed from the bottom of each closure member and extending downwardly therefrom, the first and second closure members connected to the body member by the first and second arms, respectively, such that the first arm positioned between the first closure member and the body member and the second arm positioned between the second closure member and the body member,

wherein a plurality of first closure hooks and a plurality of second closure hooks are formed integrally from the first side of the body member and are configured to engage with the plurality of closure apertures to provide a locking mechanism,

wherein each of the first and second arms includes a foldline to allow each closure member to be folded along the foldline to transition the earring security display hanger between open/unlocked and closed/locked positions,

wherein each of the first and second closure members has a generally round cross section and includes a sidewall extending between open and closed ends, defining a closure member volume therebetween, with the open end having a flange formed thereabout,

wherein, when the plurality of first and second closure apertures and the plurality of first and second closure hooks are engaged, they provide a locking mechanism, with a tip of each closure hook protruding outwardly from each closure aperture and engaging tightly with the flange.

2. The earring security display hanger of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of first ribs and a plurality of second ribs are formed integrally from the first side of the body member adjacent to the plurality of first closure hooks and the plurality of second closure hooks, respectively, and protrude outwardly therefrom.

3. The earring security display hanger of claim 2 , wherein the body member defines first and second earring holes that are positioned close to the plurality of first ribs and the plurality of second ribs, respectively, through which an earring hook of an earring could be inserted.

4. The earring security display hanger of claim 3 , wherein first and second curved ribs are formed integrally from the second side of the body member immediately above the first and second earring holes, respectively, and protrude outwardly therefrom.

5. The earring security display hanger of claim 3 , wherein, in the closed/locked position, the first and second closure members are configured such that, when the earring is secured to the earring security display hanger, an inner surface of each of the first and second closure members presses a portion of the earring hook against a corresponding rib.

6. The earring security display hanger of claim 1 , wherein the closure channel defines a channel groove such that, in the closed/locked position, a bottom portion of the earring hook can be placed therewithin.

7. The earring security display hanger of claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second closure members has a flat top cone shape.

8. The earring security display hanger of claim 1 , wherein the body member includes a hook on the first end.

9. The earring security display hanger of claim 1 , further comprising a security tag, which is attached to one of the sides of the body member.

10. The earring security display hanger of claim 9 , wherein the security tag is used for tracking, inventory control and security.

11. The earring security display hanger of claim 9 , wherein the security tag is a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag or an electronic article surveillance (EAS) device.

12. An earring security display hanger comprising:

a generally flat body member having a first end, a second end, first and second sides extending from the first and second ends, a first edge, and a second edge;

first and second arms extending longitudinally from the first and second edges of the body member, respectively; and

first and second closure members, each of the first and second closure members having a plurality of closure apertures, the first and second closure members connected to the body member by the first and second arms, respectively, such that the first arm positioned between the first closure member and the body member and the second arm positioned between the second closure member and the body member,

wherein a plurality of first closure hooks and a plurality of second closure hooks are formed integrally from the first side of the body member and are configured to engage with the plurality of closure apertures to provide a locking mechanism,

wherein each of the first and second arms includes a foldline to allow each closure member to be folded along the foldline to transition the earring security display hanger between open/unlocked and closed/locked positions,

wherein each of the first and second closure members has a generally round cross section and includes a sidewall extending between open and closed ends, defining a closure member volume therebetween, with the open end having a flange formed thereabout,

wherein, when the plurality of first and second closure apertures and the plurality of first and second closure hooks are engaged, they provide a locking mechanism, with a tip of each closure hook protruding outwardly from each closure aperture and engaging tightly with the flange,

wherein first and second rings are integrally formed from the second side of the body member and protrude outwardly therefrom such that they limit access to earrings to prevent separating them from the earring security display hanger.

13. An earring security display hanger comprising:

a generally flat body member having a first end, a second end, first and second sides extending from the first and second ends, a first edge, and a second edge;

first and second arms extending longitudinally from the first and second edges of the body member, respectively; and

first and second closure members, each of the first and second closure members having a plurality of closure apertures, the first and second closure members connected to the body member by the first and second arms, respectively, such that the first arm positioned between the first closure member and the body member and the second arm positioned between the second closure member and the body member,

wherein a plurality of first closure hooks and a plurality of second closure hooks are formed integrally from the first side of the body member and are configured to engage with the plurality of closure apertures to provide a locking mechanism,

wherein each of the first and second arms includes a foldline to allow each closure member to be folded along the foldline to transition the earring security display hanger between open/unlocked and closed/locked positions,

wherein each of the first and second closure members has a generally round cross section and includes a sidewall extending between open and closed ends, defining a closure member volume therebetween, with the open end having a flange formed thereabout,

wherein, when the plurality of first and second closure apertures and the plurality of first and second closure hooks are engaged, they provide a locking mechanism, with a tip of each closure hook protruding outwardly from each closure aperture and engaging tightly with the flange,

wherein first and second post receivers are formed integrally from the first side of the body member and extend between first and second openings such that they provide adequate friction fit for earring posts.

Assignments (3)
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE CORRECT RECEIVING PARTY DATA PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 051763 FRAME: 0959. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNMENT. Recorded Feb 13, 2020
From: B &G PLASTICS, INC.
To: B&G INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTS LTD.
Reel/Frame 051920/0940 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 31, 2020
From: B & G PLASTICS, INC.
To: B&G INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTS LTD.
Reel/Frame 051763/0959 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 29, 2017
From: STRASSBURGER, JACOB; TETIYEVSKY, ALEX; CUNNEEN, DANIEL V.
To: B&G PLASTICS, INC.
Reel/Frame 043736/0580 →