Patent attributes
A security collar for placement around the base of a display package to prevent removal of a cover from the base to protect merchandise contained therein. An EAS security tag is contained in the collar. A magnetically actuated lock mechanism is formed on the collar to lock the collar in a closed locked position on the display package. The collar includes a pair of semi-circular housing members pivotally joined at one end and swingable between open and closed positions. The collar is formed with spaced projections which trap the base and portions of the cover therebetween to secure the collar about the base and cover. Each of the housing members each locking teeth which mutually engage each other to secure the housing members in locked position.