Embodiments of an anti-theft apparatus for deterring theft of an article is disclosed. In one embodiment, an anti-theft apparatus comprises a post and a cage removably lockable to and cantileverly extendable from the post for removably enclosing at least a portion of the article to be protected from
Embodiments of an anti-theft apparatus for deterring theft of an article is disclosed. In one embodiment, an anti-theft apparatus comprises a post and a cage removably lockable to and cantileverly extendable from the post for removably enclosing at least a portion of the article to be protected from theft. The cage comprises a top portion formed from a plurality of top members and a plurality of side members extending downwardly from respective outer ends of the top members, and a plurality of spaced apart bands oriented approximately perpendicularly and connected to respective side members of the top portion.
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1. An anti-theft apparatus for deterring theft of an outdoor air conditioner unit, comprising: a post; anda cage removably lockable to and cantileverly extendable from the post for removably enclosing at least a portion of the air conditioner unit, the cage comprising a top portion formed from a plu
1. An anti-theft apparatus for deterring theft of an outdoor air conditioner unit, comprising: a post; anda cage removably lockable to and cantileverly extendable from the post for removably enclosing at least a portion of the air conditioner unit, the cage comprising a top portion formed from a plurality of top members and a plurality of side members extending downwardly from respective outer ends of the top members, anda plurality of spaced apart bands oriented approximately perpendicularly and connected to respective side members of the top portion. 2. The anti-theft apparatus of claim 1, wherein the cage comprises a sleeve from which the cage is cantilevered therefrom, the sleeve having an aperture for receiving the post therethrough. 3. The anti-theft apparatus of claim 1, wherein the top members, the side members, and the spaced apart bands are formed from four-sided bars. 4. The anti-theft apparatus of claim 1, wherein an inner end of each of the top members is welded in facing association with one another. 5. The anti-theft apparatus of claim 1, wherein an outer end of each of the top members is welded to an upper end of each of the side members. 6. The anti-theft apparatus of claim 1, wherein the spaced apart bands are welded to each of the side members. 7. The anti-theft apparatus of claim 1, wherein one of the spaced apart bands is welded to a bottom end of each of the side members. 8. The anti-theft apparatus of claim 1, further including a lock removably engageable with an end of a pin that is positionable through an aperture in the cage and in the post, wherein a cantilevered portion of the cage provides tamper resistant access to the lock. 9. The anti-theft apparatus of claim 1, wherein the post is embeddable in a concrete base. 10. The anti-theft apparatus of claim 1, wherein the post is mountable to a concrete base using a plurality of anchors. 11. The anti-theft apparatus of claim 10, further comprising an anchor cover for concealing the plurality of anchors when the anchor cover is installed over the post, the anchor cover being positionable between the concrete base and the cage to provide a pedestal for the cage. 12. The anti-theft apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of cantilevered members extending from a sleeve of the cage to the top portion of the cage. 13. An anti-theft apparatus for deterring theft of an outdoor air conditioner unit, comprising: a post mounted to a base in proximity to the unit by a plurality of fasteners;a cover comprising a first sleeve extending from an enclosure, the cover positioned on the post via the first sleeve, the cover in mated association with the base for concealing the plurality of fasteners by the enclosure;a cage for removably enclosing at least a portion of the air conditioner unit, the cage comprising a second sleeve positioned on the post, the second sleeve comprising a bottom surface in mated association with a top surface of the first sleeve, the cage cantileverly extending from the post by a plurality of cantilevered members attached to the second sleeve, the cage further comprising a top portion formed from a plurality of top members and a plurality of side members extending downwardly from respective outer ends of the top members, anda plurality of spaced apart bands oriented approximately horizontally and connected to respective side members of the top portion,a pin removably engaged in aligned apertures in the second sleeve and the post; anda lock removably engaged to an end of the pin, the end of the pin and the lock positioned between two of the cantilevered members to provide a tamper resistant obstruction for the lock. 14. The anti-theft apparatus of claim 13, wherein an inner end of each of the top members are in facing association with one another. 15. The anti-theft apparatus of claim 13, wherein the post has at least one facet nested with at least one facet on each of the first and second sleeves. 16. The anti-theft apparatus of claim 13, further comprising at least one plate connecting at least two cantilevered members to one another. 17. The anti-theft apparatus of claim 13, further comprising at least one pad positioned on internal surfaces of the top portion or the spaced apart bands to protect the unit from being scratched. 18. An anti-theft apparatus for deterring theft of an outdoor air conditioner unit, comprising: a post anchorable to a ground in proximity to the unit;a cage comprising a first sleeve for receiving the post therethrough;a top portion formed from a plurality of top members and a plurality of side members extending downwardly from respective outer ends of the top members,a plurality of spaced apart bands oriented approximately perpendicularly to and connected to each of side members of the top portion, anda plurality of cantilevered arms connected to the first sleeve and one of the side members for cantileverly supporting the cage to enclose at least a portion of the unit; anda locking device configured to removably retain the cage upon the post. 19. The anti-theft apparatus of claim 18, further comprising a pedestal having a second sleeve for receiving the post therethrough, the pedestal configured for adjusting an installed height of the cage over the unit. 20. The anti-theft apparatus of claim 18, wherein a portion of the locking device is positioned between at least two of the cantilevered arms.
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Donald A. Smith, Adjustable protective cover for an air conditioner.
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