Theft-resistant releasable container for valuable articles
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Oct 22, 2002
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Apr 28, 2000
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Abstract
A theft-resistant container or keeper of the instant invention is suitable for use with a case having a hinged edge and an opening edge, the keeper comprising a frame, a locking mechanism, a cover member. The frame has a back panel, a top wall, a bottom wall, a side wall and an extended frame portion off the bottom wall, the side wall substantially covering the opening edge of the case when contained in the keeper. The locking mechanism is substantially housed in the extended frame portion, the locking mechanism having a locking tab, a locking member and a latch. The locking mechanism is movable between a locked position and a unlocked position where the locking tab is biased toward the locked position. Spring members may also be provided in the frame to adapt the frame to cases of varying sizes and dimensions. A releasor is provided to release the case from the theft-resistant container.
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- 10 France
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- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner(s)
| Patent Owner | Address | |
|---|---|---|
| TRANS WORLD NEW YORK LLC | 38 CORPORATE CIRCLE ALBANY NY 12203 | |
| TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION | 38 CORPORATE CIRCLE ALBANY NY 12203 | |
| ETAILZ INC | 2818 N SULLIVAN ROAD SPOKANE VALLEY WA 99216 | |
| RECORD TOWN INC | 38 CORPORATE CIRCLE ALBANY NY 12203 | |
| TRANS WORLD FLORIDA LLC | 38 CORPORATE CIRCLE ALBANY NY 12203 | |
| RECORD TOWN USA LLC | 38 CORPORATE CIRCLE ALBANY NY 12203 | |
| RECORD TOWN UTAH LLC | 38 CORPORATE CIRCLE ALBANY NY 12203 |
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| Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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| Gattiker, Anton | Bonita, CA | 4 | 63 |
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| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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