Anti-theft device for compact discs

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4709813
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06850161

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An anti-theft device for restricting unauthorized removal of an article such as a CD audio disc from a cartridge having a mounting stud resiliently engaging a central opening in the article when it is positioned in the cartridge. The device includes a locking plate, a lock spring and a lock gear for locking the article between the plate and cartridge. The locking plate has a plurality of holes therethrough arranged in a pre-selected pattern, and a release tool having a similarly disposed plurality of pins which when inserted through the holes actuates the lock spring allowing the plate to be removed and the article taken from the cartridge.

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MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY A CORP OF DELAWARESAINT PAUL MN

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Wildt, Theodor N St. Paul, MN 1 76

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