Kohl’s has been granted a patent for a device designed to remove security tags from articles. The device includes a magnet to release the tag body and a pin retractor to separate the retainer pin. A release frame allows for easy removal of the tag body from the magnet. GlobalData’s report on Kohl’s gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Security tag removal device with magnet, pin retractor, and frame
A newly granted patent (Publication Number: US11984003B2) describes a device and system for removing security tags from articles efficiently. The device includes a housing with an opening to receive the security tag and the article, a magnet to retain the tag body and release the retainer pin, a pin retractor to capture and separate the retainer pin, and a release frame to move the tag body away from the magnet, releasing it. The system further includes sensors, a retractor actuator, a frame actuator, and memory devices to facilitate the process.
The device and system outlined in the patent aim to streamline the process of removing security tags from articles by utilizing a combination of magnets, retractors, actuators, and sensors. The method involves positioning the release frame near the magnet, retaining the tag body, releasing the retainer pin, separating it from the tag body, and moving the release frame to release the tag body from the magnet. By incorporating various components and mechanisms, the invention offers a comprehensive solution for efficiently removing security tags while ensuring the integrity of the tagged articles.
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