公开(公告)号：US20100225485A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-09

申请号：US12482934

申请日：2009-06-11

Applicant: Lawrence Appalucci ,  Anthony F. Piccoli ,  Gary Mazoki ,  Thomas J. McKeown ,  James Brodzik

Inventor： Lawrence Appalucci ,  Anthony F. Piccoli ,  Gary Mazoki ,  Thomas J. McKeown ,  James Brodzik

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: E05B73/0017 ,  E05B73/0064 ,  Y10T29/12 ,  Y10T29/19

Abstract: A security hard tag, uses an attachment clip to couple to an article, such as but not limited to clothing, to be protected and which can only be released from the article by use of an authorized detacher that is inserted into the security hard tag. The attachment clip may include various types of locking mechanisms on its two ends, one end which is permanently secured within the security hard tag housing and the other end which is releasably secured within the housing. Before being releasably secured within the housing, the one end is inserted through or around a portion of an article, or through a security tag loop attached to the article, and then that end is locked into the housing. The detacher uses a cam, either located on the detacher itself or positioned within the security hard tag housing, to interact with the one end of the attachment clip to release the locked end. The housing also includes a security element that may comprise EAS (including AM, RF, EM and microwave), RFID (including LF, HF and UHF), benefit denial (e.g., ink-filled or dye-filled capsules) or any combination thereof. A preferred embodiment of the security hard tag uses all non-ferrous components including its locking mechanism. The non-ferrous composition of the security hard tag, along with the attachment clip design, forms a security hard tag that is strong and lightweight, thereby providing a low impact presentation of a security hard tag with an article.

Abstract translation: 安全硬标签使用附件剪辑来耦合到文章，例如但不限于要被保护的服装，并且只能通过使用插入到安全硬标签中的授权分离器从文章中释放该文章 。 附件夹可以包括在其两端的各种类型的锁定机构，其一端永久地固定在安全硬标签壳体内，另一端可释放地固定在壳体内。 在可释放地固定在壳体内之前，一端通过物品的一部分或者通过附着在物品上的安全标签环插入，或者将该端部锁定在壳体中。 分离器使用位于分离器本身上或定位在安全硬标签壳体内的凸轮，以与附接夹的一端相互作用以释放锁定端。 壳体还包括可以包括EAS（包括AM，RF，EM和微波），RFID（包括LF，HF和UHF），有益的拒绝（例如，填充墨水或填充染料的胶囊）或其任何组合的安全元件 。 安全硬标签的优选实施例使用包括其锁定机构的所有有色金属部件。 安全硬标签的有色金属组合以及附件夹设计形成了坚固轻便的安全硬标签，从而提供了具有物品的安全硬标签的低影响展示。

公开(公告)号：US07355516B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-08

申请号：US11225417

申请日：2005-09-13

Applicant: Lawrence Appalucci ,  Anthony Piccoli ,  Seth Strauser ,  George West

Inventor： Lawrence Appalucci ,  Anthony Piccoli ,  Seth Strauser ,  George West

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G08B13/2414 ,  B65D81/3453 ,  B65D2211/00 ,  B65D2581/3486 ,  G08B13/2437 ,  G08B13/2445

Abstract: A microwave-resistant and waterproof security tag for use with food products, especially meat products. The security tag includes a pair of single, open loop conductive traces in between which is disposed a similarly-shaped dielectric layer. This combination is encapsulated within plastic membranes or covers that are sealed at their common edges. The preferred embodiment includes rectangularly-shaped single, open loop conductive traces with rounded corners and with one end of each trace forming a capacitor plate. The width of each trace is at least 1/10 of the length of the security tag.

Abstract translation: 用于食品，特别是肉制品的微波防水和防水安全标签。 安全标签包括一对单个开环导电迹线，其间设置有类似形状的介电层。 该组合被封装在塑料膜或盖子中，密封在其共同的边缘。 优选实施例包括具有圆角的矩形单个开环导电迹线，并且每个迹线的一端形成电容器板。 每条轨迹的宽度至少为安全标签长度的1/10。

公开(公告)号：US20080150729A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-26

申请号：US12034324

申请日：2008-02-20

Applicant: Lawrence Appalucci ,  Anthony Piccoli ,  Seth Strauser ,  George West

Inventor： Lawrence Appalucci ,  Anthony Piccoli ,  Seth Strauser ,  George West

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G08B13/2414 ,  B65D81/3453 ,  B65D2211/00 ,  B65D2581/3486 ,  G08B13/2437 ,  G08B13/2445

Abstract: A microwave-resistant and waterproof security tag for use with food products, especially meat products. The security tag includes a pair of single, open loop conductive traces in between which is disposed a similarly-shaped dielectric layer. This combination is encapsulated within plastic membranes or covers that are sealed at their common edges. The preferred embodiment includes rectangularly-shaped single, open loop conductive traces with rounded corners and with one end of each trace forming a capacitor plate. The width of each trace is at least 1/10 of the length of the security tag.

Abstract translation: 用于食品，特别是肉制品的微波防水和防水安全标签。 安全标签包括一对单个开环导电迹线，其间设置有类似形状的介电层。 该组合被封装在塑料膜或盖子中，密封在其共同的边缘。 优选实施例包括具有圆角的矩形单个开环导电迹线，并且每个迹线的一端形成电容器板。 每条轨迹的宽度至少为安全标签长度的1/10。

公开(公告)号：US20060086808A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-27

申请号：US11119857

申请日：2005-05-02

Applicant: Lawrence Appalucci ,  Dave McGoldrick ,  Paul Roberts ,  George West

Inventor： Lawrence Appalucci ,  Dave McGoldrick ,  Paul Roberts ,  George West

IPC: G06K19/06 ,  G08B13/14

CPC classification number: B65D25/205 ,  B65D2203/10 ,  G06K19/07771 ,  G08B13/2445

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a novel procedure and system for making a security tag for an aluminum-pressed, cardboard container. The method employs a system of distancing the tag from the container and a method of calibrating the tag. The tag is then inserted into a specially designed cap and spaced a given distance from the container. The product is sealed and then sold to the consumer.

公开(公告)号：US06988666B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-24

申请号：US10235733

申请日：2002-09-05

Applicant: Lawrence Appalucci ,  Andre Cote ,  David Lopez Perez ,  Gary Thomas Mazoki ,  Anthony Frank Piccoli ,  Rolando Roques Martinez ,  Luis Francisco Soler Bonnin ,  Takeshi Matsumoto ,  Hideaki Imaichi

Inventor： Lawrence Appalucci ,  Andre Cote ,  David Lopez Perez ,  Gary Thomas Mazoki ,  Anthony Frank Piccoli ,  Rolando Roques Martinez ,  Luis Francisco Soler Bonnin ,  Takeshi Matsumoto ,  Hideaki Imaichi

IPC: G06K19/00

CPC classification number: B32B38/10 ,  B32B38/0004 ,  B32B2311/24 ,  B32B2317/12 ,  G08B13/244 ,  Y10T156/108 ,  Y10T156/1085

Abstract: A tag and method of making it. The tag includes a first adhesive layer provided in a first predetermined pattern between a surface of a first substrate and a first conductive foil. The first pattern corresponds to a pattern for a first conductive trace, e.g., a portion of a resonant circuit. The first conductive foil is laminated, e.g., adhesively secured, to the surface of the first substrate to form a first conductive layer. A first portion of that layer is shaped, e.g., die-cut, to generally correspond to the first pattern. A second portion of the first conductive layer not corresponding to the first portion is removed, to establish the first conductive trace, with the adhesive layer confined within the boundaries of the first conductive trace. Another conductive trace is secured to the first conductive trace, with a dielectric therebetween, to form a resonant circuit.

公开(公告)号：US20110018716A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-27

申请号：US12887229

申请日：2010-09-21

Applicant: Anthony F. Piccoli ,  Lawrence Appalucci ,  James Brodzik ,  Gary Mazoki ,  Thomas J. McKeown ,  Seth Strauser

Inventor： Anthony F. Piccoli ,  Lawrence Appalucci ,  James Brodzik ,  Gary Mazoki ,  Thomas J. McKeown ,  Seth Strauser

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: E05B73/0017 ,  Y10T70/317 ,  Y10T70/333 ,  Y10T70/5004 ,  Y10T70/5009

Abstract: A security tag that is attached to an article in two stages. In a first stage, a first portion of an attachment clip is coupled to an article, such as but not limited to clothing, to be protected by a manufacturer or assembler. This attachment clip is durable to withstand harsh manufacturing environments. Once the article with the attachment clip is ready for presentation, for example, at a retail establishment, during a second stage, a second portion of the attachment clip is then permanently secured in a locking mechanism of a housing containing a security element therein. The security element may comprise EAS (including AM, RF, EM and microwave), RFID (including LF, HF and UHF), benefit denial (e.g., ink-filled or dye-filled capsules) elements or any combination thereof. Because the security tag is not removed from the article at the point-of-sale, the security element is deactivatable. A preferred embodiment of the security tag uses all non-ferrous components including its locking mechanism. Thus, the security tag combines the qualities of being non-ferrous, light-weight, low cost, deactivatable, secure, visually-deterring, and installable in two stages to the article it is meant to protect.

Abstract translation: 两个阶段附加到文章的安全标签。 在第一阶段中，附件夹的第一部分与制造商或组装商保护的物品（例如但不限于衣服）相连。 该附件夹具经久耐用，可承受恶劣的制造环境。 一旦具有附件夹的物品准备好呈现，例如在零售店，在第二阶段期间，附件夹的第二部分然后被永久地固定在其中包含安全元件的壳体的锁定机构中。 安全元件可以包括EAS（包括AM，RF，EM和微波），RFID（包括LF，HF和UHF），有益于拒绝（例如，填充墨水或染料填充的胶囊）元件或其任何组合。 由于安全标签在销售点没有从文章中删除，因此安全元素可以停用。 安全标签的优选实施例使用包括其锁定机构的所有有色部件。 因此，安全标签将有色金属，轻质，低成本，无效，安全，视觉上阻止和安装在两个阶段中的质量结合到其旨在保护的文章。

公开(公告)号：US20080174434A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-24

申请号：US12015790

申请日：2008-01-17

Applicant: Seth Strauser ,  Charles Iacono ,  Lawrence Appalucci

Inventor： Seth Strauser ,  Charles Iacono ,  Lawrence Appalucci

IPC: G08B13/181

CPC classification number: G08B13/2437 ,  G08B13/2414 ,  G08B13/2417

Abstract: A resonant circuit for use with a radio-wave detection system for the prevention of shoplifting or the like which has a coil and capacitor circuit whereby the circuit is permanently destroyed when the tag is exposed to a radio signal that causes a voltage across the capacitor that exceeds the breakdown voltage of the capacitor. The capacitor comprises a dielectric that does not exhibit self-healing. Such dielectrics include ceramics, metal oxides and minerals.

Abstract translation: 一种用于防止商店盗窃等的无线电波检测系统的谐振电路，其具有线圈和电容器电路，由此当标签暴露于导致电容器两端的电压的无线电信号时，电路被永久地破坏， 超过电容器的击穿电压。 电容器包括不显示自愈的电介质。 这种电介质包括陶瓷，金属氧化物和矿物质。

公开(公告)号：US07129843B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-31

申请号：US10836837

申请日：2004-04-30

Applicant: Anthony F. Piccoli ,  Lawrence Appalucci ,  David Lopez Perez ,  Luis Francisco SolerBonnin ,  Gary T. Mazoki

Inventor： Anthony F. Piccoli ,  Lawrence Appalucci ,  David Lopez Perez ,  Luis Francisco SolerBonnin ,  Gary T. Mazoki

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: H01Q23/00 ,  G06K7/10178 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  G08B13/2414 ,  G08B13/2431 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/2225 ,  H01Q7/00

Abstract: A security tag includes a combination of a resonant frequency circuit with an adjacent amplification shield for enhancing output signal amplitude. The amplification shield is located adjacent to the resonant frequency circuit and is preferably in the same or substantially the same plane as the resonant frequency circuit or is in a close, generally parallel plane. In an exemplary embodiment, the resonant frequency circuit includes an inductor electrically coupled to a capacitor. The resonant frequency circuit has a center frequency and is arranged to resonate in response to exposure to electromagnetic energy at or near the center frequency, providing an output signal having an amplitude. The amplification shield is arranged to direct a portion of the electromagnetic energy to the resonant frequency circuit to amplify the amplitude of the output signal from the resonant frequency circuit.

Abstract translation: 安全标签包括谐振频率电路与相邻放大屏蔽的组合，用于增强输出信号幅度。 放大屏蔽件位于谐振频率电路附近，并且优选地与谐振频率电路处于相同或基本上相同的平面中，或者处于接近的大致平行的平面。 在示例性实施例中，谐振频率电路包括电耦合到电容器的电感器。 谐振频率电路具有中心频率并且被布置为响应于在中心频率处或附近的电磁能量的暴露而谐振，从而提供具有振幅的输出信号。 放大屏蔽被布置成将一部分电磁能量引导到谐振频率电路以放大来自谐振频率电路的输出信号的幅度。

公开(公告)号：US20050081374A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-21

申请号：US10968387

申请日：2004-10-19

Applicant: Eric Eckstein ,  Gary Mazoki ,  Peter Lendering ,  Luis Francisco Bonnin ,  Takeshi Matsumoto ,  Lawrence Appalucci

Inventor： Eric Eckstein ,  Gary Mazoki ,  Peter Lendering ,  Luis Francisco Bonnin ,  Takeshi Matsumoto ,  Lawrence Appalucci

IPC: G06K19/077 ,  G08B13/24 ,  H01F5/00 ,  H01F27/40 ,  H01F41/04 ,  H03H1/00 ,  H05K1/11

CPC classification number: H01F41/041 ,  G06K19/0726 ,  G06K19/07718 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  G08B13/2414 ,  G08B13/2437 ,  H01F5/003 ,  H01F27/40 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2924/01079 ,  H01L2924/19041 ,  H01L2924/30107 ,  H01L2924/3011 ,  Y10T29/435 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49004 ,  Y10T29/49018 ,  Y10T29/4902 ,  Y10T29/49071 ,  Y10T29/49073 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49128 ,  Y10T29/4913 ,  Y10T29/49155 ,  Y10T29/49162 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: A method of making a resonant frequency tag which resonates at a predetermined frequency comprises the steps of forming a first conductive pattern comprising an inductive element and a first land, the first land having a first end connected to one end of the inductive element, and a second end spaced a predetermined distance from the first end; separately forming a second conductive pattern comprising a second land and a link element, the second land having a predetermined width; placing the second conductive pattern proximate to the first conductive pattern at a first predetermined location so that the second land overlies at least a portion of the first land with a dielectric therebetween to establish the plates of a capacitive element with a first predetermined capacitance which with the inductive element forms a resonant circuit; measuring the resonant frequency of the resonant circuit and comparing the measured frequency with the predetermined frequency; if the resonant frequency does not match the predetermined frequency within a selected tolerance, moving the second conductive pattern so that the second land moves along the length of the first land to thereby change the capacitance of the capacitive element; repeating the last two steps until a match occurs; and securing the second conductive pattern to the first conductive pattern.

Abstract translation: 制造以预定频率谐振的谐振频率标签的方法包括以下步骤：形成包括电感元件和第一焊盘的第一导电图案，第一焊盘具有连接到电感元件的一端的第一端，以及 与第一端隔开预定距离的第二端; 分别形成包括第二焊盘和链接元件的第二导电图案，所述第二焊盘具有预定的宽度; 将第二导电图案靠近第一导电图案放置在第一预定位置处，使得第二平台覆盖第一平台的至少一部分，其间具有电介质，以建立具有第一预定电容的电容元件的板， 电感元件形成谐振电路; 测量谐振电路的谐振频率并将测量的频率与预定频率进行比较; 如果谐振频率与所选公差内的预定频率不匹配，移动第二导电图案使得第二平台沿着第一平台的长度移动，从而改变电容元件的电容; 重复最后两个步骤，直到发生匹配; 以及将所述第二导电图案固定到所述第一导电图案。

公开(公告)号：US08547229B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-01

申请号：US13193020

申请日：2011-07-28

Applicant: James Brodzik ,  Anthony F. Piccoli ,  Lawrence Appalucci ,  Gary Mazoki ,  Thomas J. McKeown ,  Seth Strauser ,  Wei Wu

Inventor： James Brodzik ,  Anthony F. Piccoli ,  Lawrence Appalucci ,  Gary Mazoki ,  Thomas J. McKeown ,  Seth Strauser ,  Wei Wu

IPC: G08B13/14 ,  E05B63/00 ,  E05B65/00 ,  E05B69/00

CPC classification number: G08B13/2434 ,  Y10T70/317 ,  Y10T70/333 ,  Y10T70/5004 ,  Y10T70/5009

Abstract: A multi-attach disposable security tag that is attached to an article in two stages. In a first stage, an attachment clip is coupled to an article, such as but not limited to clothing, to be protected by a manufacturer or assembler. This attachment clip is durable to withstand harsh manufacturing environments. Once the article with the attachment clip is ready for presentation, for example, at a retail establishment, during a second stage, the attachment clip is then permanently secured in a locking mechanism of a housing containing a deactivatable security element therein. The security element may comprise EAS (including AM, RF, EM and microwave), RFID (including LF, HF and UHF) elements or any combination thereof. A preferred embodiment of the security tag uses all non-ferrous components including its locking mechanism. Thus, the security tags combine the qualities of being non-ferrous, light-weight, low cost, deactivatable, secure, visually-deterring, and installable in two stages to the article it is meant to protect.

Abstract translation: 多连接一次性安全标签，分两个阶段连接到物品。 在第一阶段中，附件夹与诸如但不限于衣服的制品联接，以由制造商或组装者保护。 该附件夹具经久耐用，可承受恶劣的制造环境。 一旦具有附件夹的物品准备好呈现，例如，在零售店，在第二阶段期间，附件夹然后被永久地固定在其中包含可去活化安全元件的壳体的锁定机构中。 安全元件可以包括EAS（包括AM，RF，EM和微波），RFID（包括LF，HF和UHF）元件或其任何组合。 安全标签的优选实施例使用包括其锁定机构的所有有色部件。 因此，安全标签将有色金属，重量轻，成本低廉，可停用，安全，视觉上阻止和分级的质量结合到要保护的文章的两个阶段。