Magnetic tag deactivator for pre-existing check-out counters

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5410296
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07957414

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A magnetic tag deactivator for use in an electromagnetic article surveillance system. [The deactivator is adapted for use in conventional, pre-existing retail store check-out counters.] An elongated magnet assembly is secured beneath a transition plate which spans the distance between a [check-out counter] conveyor belt and countertop of a conventional, pre-existing retail store check-out counter. The magnet assembly provides a magnetic field above the transition plate that is capable of deactivating a magnetically alterable tag secured to an object to be purchased as the object is passed over the transition plate from the conveyor belt to the countertop.

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  • MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Montbriand, David P Hudson, WI 2 61
Zarembo, Peter J Shoreview, MN 23 336

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