An anti-theft merchandise hook that includes a top wire connected to a housing at a first end of the top wire, and to a mounting portion, used to mount the anti-theft merchandise hook to a stationary surface, at a second end of the top wire opposite the first end. A bottom wire is attached to the mounting portion and extends from the mounting portion towards the housing. The bottom wire is configured to hold retail merchandise. A hanger is at least partially disposed within the housing. The hanger is configured to move between a closed position in which the hanger abuts the bottom wire, and an open position in which the hanger is spaced some distance from the bottom wire. A motor is configured to move the hanger between the closed position and the open position.

A system for monitoring a product on display includes a display pedestal configured to secure the product to a fixture to which the display pedestal is mounted. The display pedestal includes a tether to allow movement of the product relative to the fixture. The system includes a sensor system including a capacitive sensor pad. The capacitive sensor pad is supported by the fixture and configured to detect the movement of the product via the tether.

An apparatus, method and assembly for storage and display of a handbag that includes at least one bracket, at least one support rod and at least one head adapter for holding the handle or strap of a handbag. The apparatus, method and assembly provides for an aesthetically-pleasing design for displaying high-end handbags, that prevents wear and tear on the handbag and more, specifically, prevents wear and tear on the handle or strap of a handbag.

Locking devices that may be used with product display hooks, cabinets, and drawers are provided. A locking device according to one implementation comprising a housing and a shell. The housing includes an outer wall that defines an interior. The housing further includes a channel extending at least partially through the interior of the housing. The shell includes a projection. The shell is at least partially disposed within the interior of the housing and is moveable in a longitudinal direction within the interior of the housing. In an unlocked position, the projection is biased away from the first channel. In a locked position, the projection is maintained in the first channel.

An anti-theft display hanger comprising a foldover which when engaged allows for the display of fashion jewelry, traditionally necklaces, pendants and necklaces, to be more secure, harder to steal, and permanently held in a desired position until disengaged while still presently enclosed merchandise in the most aesthetically, desirable manner for the consumer.

A hanger security apparatus for securing an access to a hook of a hanger on a rod, comprises a case; at least one bottom opening formed on the case; wherein the hook of the hanger can be moved in and out of the case through the at least one bottom opening; two side-openings formed on the case, wherein the rod is passed through the two side-openings; at least one door attached with the case, wherein the hook of the hanger can be accessed when the at least one door is in an open position, wherein the hook of the hanger is not accessible when the at least one door is in a closed position; at least one lock on the at least one door; a first stopper on the at least one door, wherein the first stopper is configured to be above the hook of the hanger to prevent an up movement of the hook when the at least one door is in the closed position; and a second stopper, wherein the third stopper is configured to limit the hanger from moving axially around the rod.

Product presentation device comprising: at least one sensor with a detection area for detecting an object within the detection area, in particular, by measuring the distance between the sensor and the object, and at least one storage structure for storing the object, wherein the storage structure comprises a rear edge and a front edge, wherein the detection area of the sensor is orientated along the direction from the rear edge to the front edge, wherein either a) a sensor movement system is provided in accordance with the embodiment type, by means of which a sensor can be moved at least along the rear edge, or in accordance with the embodiment type b), individually positioned sensors are provided along the rear edge and, corresponding to the position of the respective sensor, a product guidance structure is provided which is provided to guide the object towards the front edge, wherein the product guidance structure is designed in such a way that either the product guidance structure can be directly detected by the respective sensor or the direct detection of the guided object by the sensor is made possible, or, in accordance with the embodiment type c), a sensor movement system is provided, by means of which a sensor can be moved at least along the rear edge, and a product guidance structure is provided which is provided to guide the object towards the front edge, wherein the product guidance structure is designed in such a way that either the product guidance structure can be directly detected by the respective sensor or the direct detection of the guided object by the sensor is made possible or, in accordance with an embodiment type d), at least one sensor, or optionally, also at least one product guidance structure in accordance with the embodiment type c) is provided along the rear edge, wherein at least one sensor comprises a variable opening angle of its detection area.

A merchandise display hook and method for dispensing one or more items of merchandise from a merchandise display hook and/or for loading one or more items of merchandise onto the display hook are provided. The display hook may include at least one rod configured to be mounted to a display fixture and to receive one or more items of merchandise thereon. The display hook may also include a helix disposed about the rod and extending at least partially along a length of the rod. The helix is configured to rotate in a dispensing direction for dispensing the one or more items of merchandise from the rod and/or an opposite loading direction for loading the one or more items of merchandise onto the rod.

An anti-theft hangtag includes a body adapted to attach to a tool. The body includes a plate, two engaging portions integrally connected with the plate, a flexible portion located between and connected with the two engaging portions, and a linkage portion connected with the plate and the flexible portion. The two engaging portions are respectively elastically deflectable relative to the plate. The two engaging portions have two faces parallel to each other. When the body is attached to the tool, the two engaging portions are inserted into the tool and are respectively elastically deflected to actuate the flexible portion to elastically abut against the two engaging portions. One of the two engaging portions is engaged with the tool so that the tool is unable to detach from the body to achieve an anti-theft function.

A product-dispensing device includes a housing, an actuator, and a time delay mechanism. The actuator is supported by the housing for rotation about a first axis. The time delay mechanism is operably coupled to the actuator and includes a first gear, a second gear, a damper, and a biasing member. The first gear is fixed for rotation with the actuator. The second gear is supported by the housing for rotation about a second axis and configured to engage the first gear. The first gear is operable to rotate the second gear in a first direction about the second axis. The biasing member is operable to rotate the second gear in a second direction about the second axis. The damper is operable to control a rate of rotation of the second gear in the second direction about the second axis. The second direction is opposite the first direction.