The present invention relates to wallet display hangers, and more particularly, to wallet security display hangers with a theft deterrent locking mechanism.
Wallets are commonly displayed for sale in retail stores on racks or hung on a display hook, such as a pegboard hook. It is customary for customers to examine the wallets before purchasing. However, handling of the wallet can lead to security concerns, and the customers can easily remove the wallet from the premises. Thus, retailers have implemented a variety of different hangers with electronic security tags to secure the wallets. The security tags can be enclosed in or attached to a variety of different devices, such as a holder or a housing, which are used to attach the security tags to the wallet. However, this presents both manufacturing and assembling issues, such as cost increase and product complexity.
According to an embodiment of the present invention, a wallet security display hanger includes a display hanger hook and a body member integrally connected to the logo display member. The body member includes an upper support member having an upper flap, a lower support member integrally connected to the upper support member via a connecting section, such that a first slot is formed between the upper and lower support members, and a main flap integrally connected to the lower support member via a main foldline section, such that a second slot is formed between the lower support member and the main flap. The upper and main flaps are configured to be folded onto the lower support member to close the first and second slots for locking engagement, respectively, to prevent the wallet from being removed from the wallet security display hanger.
These and other aspects of the present invention will be better understood in view of the drawings and following detailed description.
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Directional terms, such as left and right are referenced to an orientation in which the wallet security display hanger 10 is hung on a display hook with a logo surface of the logo display member 16 facing forward. However, the present invention is not thereby limited to use in any particular orientation.
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The body member 18 has a one-piece structure and includes an upper support member 24, a lower support member 26, and a main flap 28. The upper and lower support members 24, 26 are integrally connected and separated by a connecting section 30, such that a first slot 32 is formed therebetween with a slot opening 34 on a right portion of the body member 18. The first slot 32 is designed and configured for easily engaging and inserting a portion of the wallet 12 therethrough to secure the wallet 12 to the wallet security display hanger 10. The lower support member 26 and the main flap 28 are integrally connected and separated by a main foldline section 36, such that a second slot 38 is formed therebetween with a slot opening 40 on the right portion of the body member 18.
The upper support member 24 includes a security tag member 42, an upper flap 44, and an upper support bar 46 integrally attached to and positioned below the logo display member 16. The security tag member 42 and the upper flap 44 are integrally connected to the upper support bar 46. Specifically, the security tag member 42 and the upper flap 44 extend vertically upward from left and right end portions of the upper support bar 46, respectively, such that they are both perpendicular to the upper support bar 46.
It is contemplated that a security tag 47, e.g., a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag or the like, may be applied to surfaces of the security tag member 42. The security tag 47 may be applied in any fashion and my even be concealed on the tag member 42. The security tag 47 attached to the wallet security display hanger 10 has a wide variety of uses, including tracking, inventory control, and security. The security tag 47 can also provide electronically readable information pertaining to the wallet 12. The security tag 47 is firmly secured onto the security tag member 42 such that it remains with the wallet 12 until after the time of purchase.
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The lower support bar 52 and the support body 58 are integrally connected and separated by the offset 56 such that a stepped configuration is formed. When a fold of the wallet 12 is inserted through the first slot 32 of the wallet security display hanger 10, the stepped configuration holds the fold of the wallet 12 and allows the wallet 12 to be hung straight on a rack. As shown in
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Contours of the first, second, and third locking apertures 56, 62, 64 and the first, second, and third locking parts 50, 60, 68 are configured such that, when engaged, they collectively provide a locking mechanism with each tip 70 of the first, second, and third locking parts 50, 60, 68 protruding outwardly from each of the first, second, and third locking apertures 56, 62, 64, as illustrated in
The wallet security display hanger 10 is made out of one or more materials having suitable properties for a desired application, including strength, weight, rigidity, etc. Plastic is generally preferred. It will be appreciated that other designs and configurations could be used for the wallet security display hanger 10, as deemed suitable for a given application factors.
In use of the wallet security display hanger 10, first, in the unlocked/open position, one of the folds of the wallet 12 is inserted into the first slot 32 such that the wallet 12 is supported by the lower support member 26. Then, by folding the upper and main flaps 44, 28 along the foldlines and closing and locking the upper and main flaps 44, 28, the wallet security display hanger 10 is ready for suspension on a display hook or the like, such as a pegboard hook, for retail display. Once a consumer purchases the wallet 12, the consumer can remove it from the wallet security display hanger 10 by cutting along the foldlines with scissors to allow the upper and main flaps 44, 28 to be open. Alternatively, the wallet 12 can be removed from the wallet security display hanger 10 by cutting or clipping each tip 70 of the first, second, and third locking parts 50, 60, 68.
From the foregoing, it will be appreciated that a wallet security display hanger according to the present invention is used to securely display wallets and deter theft, while providing a cost efficient design for retail display.
In general, the foregoing description is provided for exemplary and illustrative purposes; the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. Rather, those skilled in the art will appreciate that additional modifications, as well as adaptations for particular circumstances, will fall within the scope of the invention as herein shown and described and of the claims appended hereto.
This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/534,251, filed on Jul. 19, 2017, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
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62534251 | Jul 2017 | US |