MERCHANDISE SECURITY DEVICE HAVING SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY ACTUATOR AND METHOD OF USE

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14946059

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In one aspect of the present disclosure, a security device includes a body housing configured to receive a coupler to affix the body housing to an article of merchandise; a locking mechanism configured to maintain the coupler in a fixed position with respect to the body housing and in retaining engagement with the article of merchandise; and a shape memory alloy (SMA) spring configured to alter from a first state to a second state in response to receipt of a wireless signal; wherein the alteration of the SMA spring from the first state to the second state enables the coupler to move with respect to the body housing.

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CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS INC101 WOLF DRIVE THOROFARE NJ 08086

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Schneider, Peter Neckargemund, DE 256 4601

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