Disposable cable lock and detachable alarm module

摘要

The present invention relates to security devices used to protect merchandise or other objects, including security devices having one or more adjustable cables used to wrap around objects of various shapes and sizes, such that the security devices are secured to the objects. The present invention also relates to a removable module that can enable a disposable, one-alarm passive security device to provide three-alarm functionality.

主权项

1. A device structured for attachment to an object, the device comprising:
a loop comprising electrically conductive material configured to be wrapped around the object; and a main body comprising:
at least one contact electrically connected to the loop, wherein the main body is configured to be secured to the object via the loop;an EAS component having an excited state and an unexcited state; andan attaching mechanism configured to receive an alarm module; wherein the alarm module is configured to be locked and unlocked from the main body; wherein the at least one contact of the main body is configured to electrically couple with a respective complementary contact of the alarm module in an instance in which the alarm module is locked to the main body; wherein the alarm module includes an alarm mechanism configured to activate at least one alarm response; wherein the alarm module comprises an antenna configured to detect the excited state of the EAS component of the main body; and wherein the alarm mechanism is further configured to activate the at least one alarm response upon detection by the antenna of the excited state of the EAS component.