Modular object display, security and storage system

Abstract

A modular object display, security and storage system ( 10 ) is provided for retail and storage of relatively small, high-value objects ( 14 ) such as portable memory devices. The system included a clamshell style case ( 12 ) with specific security measures built in to protect the object from pilferage, while providing visual access. A view window ( 46 ) is provided in the front cover ( 20 ) while a transparent window-fit cover ( 80 ) protects the object ( 14 ). The window fit cover ( 80 ) and the object are not removable while the case ( 12 ) is closed. Additional security measures include a pivoting lock panel ( 488 ), a removable tear strip ( 592 ), a dual planar closure cover ( 6110 ) and a keyed teeth interlock system ( 7128 ). A reinforced interlocking hanging aperture ( 43 ) is provided in the case ( 12 ) to facilitate retail display.

1 . A display, security and storage system for a small object, comprising: 
 a clamshell case having a front plate and a back plate, said front plate including a view window;    at least one transparent object restraint cover adapted to retain the object therewithin, said object restraint cover nesting within said view window such that the object is visible therethrough, said object restraint cover extending laterally beyond the edges of said view window such that it is removable only when said clamshell case is open.    
   
   
       2 . The display, security and storage system of  claim 1 , wherein 
 said back plate includes a securing frame formed on the interior surface opposite to and surrounding said view window when said case is closed, said securing frame adapted to fit around said object restraint cover.    
   
   
       3 . The display, security and storage system of  claim 2 , wherein 
 said object restraint cover includes a tab extending form an edge; and    said securing frame includes a tab aperture for receiving said tab.    
   
   
       4 . The display, security and storage system of  claim 1 , and further including 
 a transparent form fit cover to enclose the object within said object restraint cover.    
   
   
       5 . The display, security and storage system of  claim 2 , wherein 
 said securing frame includes restraining protrusions and said object restraint cover is adapted to be restrained under said restraining protrusions and within said securing frame.    
   
   
       6 . The display, security and storage system of  claim 1 , wherein 
 a window is formed on said front plate around said view window, said window rim extending inwardly to abut against and hold said object restraint cover in place against said back plate.    
   
   
       7 . A secure display case for objects, comprising: 
 a clamshell case including a front plate and a rear plate; and    a hanging aperture being formed in opposing locations of said front plate and said back plate, by forming a front aperture ridge in said front plate and a rear aperture ridge in said back plate, wherein    said front aperture ridge and said rear aperture ridge are adapted to overlappingly abut when said case is closed such that said hanging aperture is reinforced.    
   
   
       8 . A secure display case for objects, comprising: 
 a clamshell case including a front plate, a back plate surrounding a spine plate with living hinges connect said front plate and said back plate to said spine plate, each of said front plate and back plate including a top edge wall and a bottom edge wall;    a front snap wall formed near the opposing edge of said front plate from said spine plate to extend perpendicularly therefrom toward the interior of said case, said front snap wall including a plurality of snap lock apertures formed therethrough;    a rear snap wall formed near the opposing edge of said back plate from said spine plate to extend perpendicularly therefrom toward the interior of said case, said rear snap wall including a plurality of snap lock apertures, corresponding to and aligned with said snap lock apertures of said front plate, formed therethrough; and    a lock panel including a plurality of snap lock tabs corresponding to and aligned with said snap lock apertures, such that said lock panel may be placed such that said snap lock tabs extend through and mate with said snap lock apertures when said case is closed in order to lock said case in a closed position so long as said lock panel is in place.    
   
   
       9 . The secure display case for objects of  claim 8 , wherein: 
 said lock panel extends from one of said front plate or said back plate by way of a living hinge, such that said lock panel may be pivoted into engagement with said front snap wall and said rear snap wall.    
   
   
       10 . A secure display case for objects, comprising: 
 a clamshell case including a front plate and a back plate surrounding a spine plate with living hinges connect said front plate and said back plate to said spine plate, each of said front plate and back plate including a top edge wall and a bottom edge wall, said front plate including a front snap wall having a grasping indent formed therein, and said back wall including a rear snap wall having a grasping indent formed therein, each of said front snap wall and said rear snap wall having a plurality of slots formed therein; and    a tear strip for fitting into said grasping indent of both said front snap wall and said rear snap wall, said tear strip including a plurality of snap protrusions extending from an interior surface thereof so as to extend through said plurality of slots when said tear strip is placed in said grasping indent of said case when it is closed, such that said tear strip prevents the opening of said case when said tear strip is in place.    
   
   
       11 . The secure display case for objects of  claim 10 , wherein: 
 each said snap protrusion is provided with a snap tab extending laterally to engage with said clamshell case such that said tear strip may not be removed easily, once engaged.    
   
   
       12 . The secure display case for objects of  claim 11 , wherein: 
 said snap tabs fit into tab apertures formed in said front plate and said back plate.    
   
   
       13 . The secure display case for objects of  claim 11 , wherein: 
 said snap tabs engage the rear surface of said front snap wall and said rear snap wall.    
   
   
       14 . A secure display case for objects, comprising: 
 a clamshell case including a front plate, a back plate surrounding a spine plate with living hinges connect said front plate and said back plate to said spine plate, each of said front plate and back plate including a top edge wall and a bottom edge wall;    a dual planar closure cover adapted to fit over said clamshell case and hold it closed; wherein    a portion of said front plate, adjacent to said top edge wall, is recessed to form a front inset portion, and a corner of said front plate, at the intersection of said top edge wall and said front snap wall, is removed;    a portion of said back plate, adjacent to said top edge wall, is recessed to form a rear inset portion, and a corner of said back plate, at the intersection of said top edge wall and said rear snap wall, is removed; and    said dual planar cover includes a front flap, a rear flap and a top panel, said front flap adapted to abut against said front inset and extend over said corner, and said rear flap adapted to abut against said rear inset and extend over said corner, a lock protrusion formed on the interior surfaces of one of said flaps at the portion overlapping said corner, and a mating lock catch formed on the inner surface of the opposing one of said flaps such that said lock protrusion and lock catch engage to secure said dual planar closure together such that said clamshell case cannot be opened when such engagement is maintained.    
   
   
       15 . The secure display case of  claim 14 , wherein 
 said dual planar cover is adapted to fit against said clamshell case, when closed, to provide the same overall shape and thickness therewith as is present in the vicinity of the bottom edge wall, so as to provide symmetry therewith.    
   
   
       16 . The secure display case of  claim 14 , wherein 
 a hanging aperture is formed through each of said front plate and said back plate; and    said dual planar cover includes hanger apertures in each of said front flap and said rear flap corresponding to said hanging aperture.    
   
   
       17 . A display case, comprising: 
 a clamshell case including a front plate, a back plate surrounding a spine plate with living hinges connect said front plate and said back plate to said spine plate, each of said front plate and back plate including a top edge wall and a bottom edge wall; wherein    at least on of said top edge wall and said bottom edge wall portions of said front plate and said back plate are provided with opposing and mating keyed teeth so as to form an irregular abutment when said clamshell case is closed, said irregular abutment inhibiting easy slicing through said abutment for the purposes of pilferage.    
   
   
       18 . The display case of  claim 17 , wherein 
 said keyed teeth are in the form of protruding teeth on one of said front plate or said back plate and tooth recesses on the opposing plate.    
   
   
       19 . The display case of  claim 18 , wherein 
 said tooth recesses are provided with a floor.