Security Device for Use with a Bottle

Abstract

A security device ( 200 ) for housing a security tag (2008), such a security device being able to be fixably attached to a sealing portion ( 214 ) of a bottle ( 216 ). The security device can be formed by a two-part injection molding tool. The security device comprises a planar surface (2006) for engaging a security tag and a plurality inwardly protruding portions ( 212 ) having planar surfaces which are parallel to the surface the tag is attached to. These protruding portions obstruct access to a security tag mounted to the device. The security device provides a low cost highly visible means for attaching the tag to a bottle.

1 . A security device for use with a bottle, the device comprising a body adapted to at least partially cover a sealing portion of a bottle, said body having:
 a first surface for receiving adhesive such that said security device can be fixed to said sealing portion of said bottle; and   a second surface adapted to engage at least one security tag.   
     
     
         2 . The security device according to  claim 1 , said body further comprising at least one first body portion having a third surface adjacent to and parallel to said second surface wherein said first body portion is adapted to restrict access to said security tag when said security tag is engaged with said second surface and said security device is mounted to said sealing portion of said bottle. 
     
     
         3 . The security device according to  claim 2 , said body further comprising at least one second body portion adapted to further restrict access to said security tag when said security tag is engaged with said second surface and said security device is fixably mounted to said sealing portion of said bottle. 
     
     
         4 . A security device according to  claim 1 , wherein the planes defined by said surfaces of both said first and second body portions are parallel. 
     
     
         5 . A security device according to  claim 1 , wherein said first surface is planar. 
     
     
         6 . A security device according to  claim 1  wherein said first surface is cylindrical. 
     
     
         7 . A security device according to  claim 1 , wherein said second surface is planar. 
     
     
         8 . A security device according to  claim 1 , wherein said second surface is parallel to an axis defined by a portion of said bottle to which said security device is attached. 
     
     
         9 . A security device for use with a bottle, the device comprising a body adapted to receive a tag, the body, and tag engaged to the body, adapted to be fixedly attached to a sealing portion of a bottle, wherein the body comprises:
 a cover portion adapted to cover an uppermost surface of the sealing portion of the bottle; and   side portions extending from said upper portion and covering the junction between the sealing portion of the bottle and the cover portion.   
     
     
         10 . A security device according to  claim 9  wherein said body is adapted to be fixed directly to said sealing portion of said bottle. 
     
     
         11 . A security device according to  claim 9  wherein said body is adapted to be fixed indirectly to said sealing portion by being fixed to said security device which is in turn fixed to said sealing portion. 
     
     
         12 . (canceled)