WO2005078684B1 - Theft deterrent system - Google Patents

Theft deterrent system

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Publication number
WO2005078684B1
WO2005078684B1 PCT/GB2005/000433 GB2005000433W WO2005078684B1 WO 2005078684 B1 WO2005078684 B1 WO 2005078684B1 GB 2005000433 W GB2005000433 W GB 2005000433W WO 2005078684 B1 WO2005078684 B1 WO 2005078684B1
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Prior art keywords
product
sale
point
packaging
theft
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PCT/GB2005/000433
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French (fr)
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WO2005078684A1 (en
Inventor
Nicholas Charles Davies
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Nicholas Charles Davies
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Application filed by Nicholas Charles Davies filed Critical Nicholas Charles Davies
Priority to EP05708258A priority Critical patent/EP1719097A1/en
Priority to CA002597466A priority patent/CA2597466A1/en
Priority to US11/204,371 priority patent/US7414531B2/en
Publication of WO2005078684A1 publication Critical patent/WO2005078684A1/en
Publication of WO2005078684B1 publication Critical patent/WO2005078684B1/en
Priority to US12/163,138 priority patent/US20080258920A1/en

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    • G—PHYSICS
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    • G09F3/0335—Forms or constructions of security seals characterised by the type of seal used having electronic sealing means using RFID tags
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    • G09F2003/0272—Labels for containers
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    • G09F2003/0276—Safety features, e.g. colour, prominent part, logo
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    • G09F3/02—Forms or constructions
    • G09F2003/0276—Safety features, e.g. colour, prominent part, logo
    • G09F2003/0277—Tamper resistant
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    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
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    • G09F2003/0282—Forms or constructions for textiles, e.g. clothing

Abstract

A security device to be attached to a retail product, wherein the device indicates the only authorised point or channel of sale and a method for deterring the theft and resale of goods, the method comprising the steps of: a Identifying a product which is likely target for theft and resale. b Identifying an appropriate distinguishing device to clearly indicate the authorised point or channel of sale. c Applying the distinguishing device to the product.

Claims

9 AMENDED CLAIMS [received by the International Bureau on 26 July 2005 (26.07.05); original claims 1-44 replaced by amended claims 1-42 (4 pages)]
1. A security device to be applied to a product, wherein the device indicates the only authorised point of sale of the product for the purpose of preventing unauthorised sale or return of the product.
2. A device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the authorised point of sale includes the authorised country of sale.
3. A device as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein there is more than one authorised point of sale and the device indicates only those authorised points of sale.
4 A device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the device includes a call to action to report theft or resale of goods.
5 A device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the device includes an offer of a reward.
6. A device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, comprising a label or tag.
7. A device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the product is a retail or wholesale product.
8. A device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the device is applied to the product packaging.
9. A device as claimed in claim 8, wherein the packaging comprises a transparent wrapping of polymeric material.
10. A device as claimed in claim 8 or 9, wherein the packaging includes a strip by which the packaging may be removed.
11. A device as claimed in claim 10, wherein the strip is a tear strip.
12. A device as claimed in claim 10 or 11 , wherein the device is applied to or incorporated within the strip. 10
13. A device as claimed in any one of claims 8 to 12, wherein the device is applied to the product packaging by etching.
14. A device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the device is applied to the product directly.
15. A device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the device is attached to the product by adhesive.
16. A device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the device is sprayed on to the product.
17. A device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the device is printed on to the product.
18. A device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the device is applied to the product by a hot foil process.
19. A device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the device is embossed on the product.
20. A device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the device is formed integrally with the product.
21. A device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the device is semi transparent.
22. A device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the device is holographic.
23. A device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein marketing text, graphics and/or other devices important to the product's integrity at point of sale are placed over or under the device.
24. A device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the addition of the device to the product does not affect existing packaging or product design. 11
25. A device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein removal of the device causes damage to the product or packaging.
26. A device as claimed in claim 6, wherein the tag comprises an electronic tag.
27. A method for deterring unauthorised sale or return of product, the method comprising the steps of: a Identifying product which is a likely target for theft or return. b Identifying an appropriate distinguishing device to clearly indicate the only authorised point of sale of the product, c Applying the distinguishing device to the product.
28. A method as claimed in claim 27, wherein the product is a valuable branded product.
29. A method as claimed in claim 27 or 28, wherein the product is a likely target for theft and resale.
30. A method as claimed in any one of claims 27 to 29, wherein the step c is performed at the point of sale.
31. A method as claimed in any one of claims 27 to 29, wherein the step c is performed before the product reaches the point of sale.
32. A method as claimed in any one of claims 27 to 29, wherein the step c is performed at a distribution centre, repackaging or value add service centre or retail warehouse.
33. A method as claimed in any one of claims 27 to 29, wherein the step c is performed by a distributor.
34. A method as claimed in any one of claims 27 to 29, wherein the step c is performed at a point of original product manufacture.
35. A method as claimed in any one of claims 27 to 34, wherein the device of step b is a device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 26. 12
36. A method as claimed in any one of claims 27 to 35, further comprising the step of providing on the device a call to action to report theft or resale of goods and providing contact details on the device for information relating to the theft or resale of the goods.
37. A method as claimed in any one of claims 27 to 36, further comprising the step of providing information to the public relating to the security device and its use.
38. A method as claimed in any one of claims 27 to 37, further comprising the step of offering a reward for information relating to the theft or resale of the goods.
39. A method as claimed in any one of claims 27 to 38, wherein the product is a retail product.
40. A method as claimed in any one of claims 27 to 39, further comprising the step of pre- treating, abrading or scoring a surface of the product prior to the step c.
41. A method as claimed in any one of claims 27 to 40, wherein the product is placed in a container for distribution and information is provided on the container regarding the device.
42. A security device for attachment to a container, wherein the device indicates that the contents of the container are protected by a device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 26.
PCT/GB2005/000433 2004-02-10 2005-02-09 Theft deterrent system WO2005078684A1 (en)

Priority Applications (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP05708258A EP1719097A1 (en) 2004-02-10 2005-02-09 Theft deterrent system
CA002597466A CA2597466A1 (en) 2004-02-10 2005-02-09 Theft deterrent system
US11/204,371 US7414531B2 (en) 2004-02-10 2005-08-15 Theft deterrent system
US12/163,138 US20080258920A1 (en) 2004-02-10 2008-06-27 Theft deterrent system

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0402900.5 2004-02-10
GB0402900A GB2412208A (en) 2004-02-10 2004-02-10 Theft deterrent method and security device

Related Child Applications (1)

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WO2005078684B1 true WO2005078684B1 (en) 2005-09-29

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CA (1) CA2597466A1 (en)
GB (1) GB2412208A (en)
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WO2005078684A1 (en) 2005-08-25
CA2597466A1 (en) 2005-08-25
EP1719097A1 (en) 2006-11-08
US20060017569A1 (en) 2006-01-26
US20080258920A1 (en) 2008-10-23
US7414531B2 (en) 2008-08-19
GB0402900D0 (en) 2004-03-17
GB2412208A (en) 2005-09-21
ZA200608570B (en) 2008-06-25

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