Systems (100) and methods (1000) for operating a Security Tag (ST). The methods involve rotating a Rotational Clip (RC) of ST (132) towards a Housing Base (HB) of ST until RC (406) contacts a latch (610) disposed within HB (404), where an article resides between a first pad (602) fixedly coupled to RC and a second pad (604) movably coupled to HB. An angled surface (626) of RC slides against an angled surface (624) of the latch so as to cause compression of a cap spring (614) and a latch spring (612). The cap spring is disposed in HB such that a center axis (818) thereof is perpendicular to a center axis (816) of the latch spring. When the latch becomes aligned with an aperture (628) formed in the rotational clip, the latch travels into the aperture as result from a pushing force applied thereto by the latch spring.

A tag assembly for securing a tag to a projection on merchandise, such as a temple arm on a pair of eyeglasses. The tag assembly includes a tag having a tag body and cover to hold a security device and a shrink tube. The tag body is placed within the shrink tube and the tube is then slid over the projection of the merchandise. The tube is then subjected to heat to shrink the tube around the projection on the merchandise to secure the tag assembly thereon. The cover is then moved from the open, installation position to the closed position.

The present invention discloses a theft deterrent tag, comprising an adjustable housing that includes a first piece that is mechanically moved from open, unlocked position to a closed, locked position with a second piece assembly without use of tools. Theft deterrent tag further includes a benefit denial mechanism.

The present invention discloses a theft-deterrent tag, comprising a cover assembly that is mechanically moved from open, unlocked position to a closed position in relation to a lock mechanism assembly without use of tools, with the cover assembly locked with the lock mechanism assembly at an adjustable holding force or pressure.

Systems (100) and methods (1000) for operating a Security Tag (ST). The methods involve rotating a Rotational Clip (RC) of ST (132) towards a Housing Base (HB) of ST until RC (406) contacts a latch (610) disposed within HB (404), where an article resides between a first pad (602) fixedly coupled to RC and a second pad (604) movably coupled to HB. An angled surface (626) of RC slides against an angled surface (624) of the latch so as to cause compression of a cap spring (614) and a latch spring (612). The cap spring is disposed in HB such that a center axis (818) thereof is perpendicular to a center axis (816) of the latch spring. When the latch becomes aligned with an aperture (628) formed in the rotational clip, the latch travels into the aperture as result from a pushing force applied thereto by the latch spring.