Anti-theft ring assembly and method of using the same
An anti-theft assembly for deterring theft of a ring is provided. The anti-theft assembly includes a base that can be used to support an electronic article surveillance marker; a product engagement member including a support member that supports the ring during use and a locking member that secures the support member to the base; and an attachment member for securing the ring to the support member. In one embodiment, the support member and the locking member are a single, unitary member. In another embodiment, the support member and the locking member are separate members. Once assembled, upon applying a twisting force to the ring the engagement member rotates within the opening so that the attachment member is not broken.
1. An anti-theft ring assembly comprising:
a base including a first surface and an opposing second surface and having an opening disposed there through;
an engagement member including:
(a) a support member constructed and arranged to support a ring, at least a portion of the support member being sized larger than the opening, and
(b) a locking member constructed and arranged to hold the support member on the base so as to allow rotation of the engagement member relative to the base, the locking member including a body and at least one leg extending from the body, the locking member being and constructed and arranged to be inserted into the opening in the base;
and wherein during use the locking member prevents the engagement member from being pulled through the opening by a consumer.
2. The anti-theft ring assembly of claim 1 , wherein upon applying a twisting force to the ring the engagement member rotates within the opening.
3. The anti-theft ring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one leg further includes a pair of legs constructed and arranged to be inserted through the opening.
4. The anti-theft ring assembly of claim 3 , wherein the opening of the base includes a pair of notches configured and dimensioned to receive the pair of legs of the locking member.
5. The anti-theft ring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the support member further includes a curved construction constructed and arranged to support a circular shank of the ring.
6. The anti-theft ring assembly of claim 5 , wherein the curved construction of the support member is sufficient to prevent the ring from slipping off the support member.
7. The anti-theft ring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the support member further includes an extension portion constructed and arranged to act as a stop.
8. The anti-theft ring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the support member and locking member are single, unitary member.
9. The anti-theft ring assembly of claim 8 , wherein the at least one leg further includes the pair of legs constructed and arranged to be inserted through the opening.
10. The anti-theft ring assembly of claim 9 , wherein the opening of the base includes a pair of notches configured and dimensioned to receive the pair of legs of the locking member.
11. The anti-theft ring assembly of claim 10 , wherein the base is a card constructed and arranged to be used with a display.
12. The anti-theft ring assembly of claim 11 , further including an attachment member constructed and arranged to secure the ring to the support member.
13. The anti-theft ring assembly of claim 12 , wherein the attachment member is flexible and tear resistant.
14. The anti-theft ring assembly of claim 13 , wherein the attachment member is a strap.
15. The anti-theft ring assembly of claim 14 , wherein the attachment member is a tie.
16. An anti-theft ring assembly comprising:
a base including a first surface and an opposing second surface and having an opening disposed there through;
an engagement member including a support member having a curved construction constructed and arranged to support a ring and at least a portion of which is sized larger than the opening, and a locking member constructed and arranged to hold the support member on the base so as to allow rotation of the engagement member relative to the base, the locking member including a body and at least one leg constructed and arranged to be inserted into the opening in the base;
and wherein during use at least a portion of the support member rests against the first surface of the base, and at least a portion of the locking member rests against the second surface of the base and prevents the engagement member from being pulled through the opening, and wherein upon applying a twisting force to the ring the engagement member rotates within the opening.
17. The anti-theft ring assembly of claim 16 , wherein the support member further includes a pair of legs constructed and arranged to be inserted through the opening.
18. The anti-theft ring assembly of claim 16 , wherein the support member and the locking member are a single unitary member.
19. The anti-theft ring assembly of claim 16 , further including an attachment member constructed and arranged to secure the ring to the support member.
20. The anti-theft ring assembly of claim 19 , wherein the attachment member is flexible and tear resistant.
21. The anti-theft ring assembly of claim 20 , wherein the attachment member is a strap.