Device for Dispensing Plastic Fasteners

A device for dispensing an individual plastic fastener from a supply of fastener stock includes a motor-driven head assembly adapted to receive the supply of fastener stock, sever an individual fastener from the supply and in turn eject the severed fastener. The head assembly includes a pair of needle block assemblies that retain corresponding hollow needles, each needle block assembly being shaped to define a feed channel that transitions a side rail for the fastener stock into axial alignment behind its corresponding needle. In addition, at least one needle block assembly includes a rearward shelf and a forward bowing plate. In use, the lowermost cross-links of the fastener stock fittingly align between the shelf and the bowing plate. In this manner, the lowermost cross-links are limited to distort uniformly upward within the single plane defined by the pair of feed channels, thereby optimizing feed reliability of the device.

PROMOTIONAL HANG TAG, TAG, OR LABEL COMBINED WITH PROMOTIONAL PRODUCT SAMPLE, WITH INTERACTIVE QUICK RESPONSE (QR CODE, MS TAG) OR OTHER SCAN-ABLE INTERACTIVE CODE LINKED TO ONE OR MORE INTERNET UNIFORM RESOURCE LOCATORS (URLs) FOR INSTANTLY DELIVERING WIDE BAND DIGITAL CONTENT, PROMOTIONS AND INFOTAINMENT BRAND ENGAGEMENT FEATURES BETWEEN CONSUMERS AND MARKETERS

The present invention relates to and provides methods and promotional hang tags, tags or labels with associated product samples combined with interactive quick response or scan-able codes linked to internet Uniform (or Universal) Resource Locator (URL) for providing contact information, promotional or cross promotional product samples or products and related marketing information regarding product promotional or cross-promotional features, where the hang tag, tag or label carries any scan-able quick response internet URL code or QR code and an integral product sample, such as, but not limited to, a fragrance, a personal care product, a healthcare product, a food or beverage product, an entertainment product, a toy, a gift card, a book, an e-book, software, a website access code, an office supply product, school supply product, a travel size product, a consumer electronics product, a health and wellness product, a health and beauty product, a medical product, an educational product.

Method to aid and enhance the distribution of advertisements door to door

The method includes a fastener to aid and enhance the door to door distribution and functionality of advertisements. The advertisements, such as flyers, door hangers, booklets, brochures and the like, are used by advertisers to communicate information, services, and special offers to the public. The advertisement can be a sheet of flexible or rigid material, including a first planar surface, and a hole to accommodate the fastener. In another embodiment, this advertisement could initially be blank with the intention of the advertiser printing their own information on the advertisement. The fastener incorporated in the method, is used to securely attach the advertisement to a door knob, or other protrusion, during door to door distribution. The fastener design has a circular portion that may be stretched to fit around a door knob securely attaching the advertisement to the door. The fastener also has a T shaped extension which is inserted into the hole in the advertisement, attaching the fastener and advertisement snugly to each other. The circular portion of the fastener may be stretched without easily breaking and without placing any stress on the T shaped extension portion of the fastener or the advertisement. Another embodiment included in this method incorporates the fastener attaching the advertisement to a variety of door knobs including a lever and a push button handle. A further embodiment enhances this method even further by utilizing adhesive to increase the advertisers return on investment. The consumer may use the adhesive, after the advertisement is brought inside, to keep the advertisement in view while displayed on any object or surface, including but not limited to plastic, hard surfaces, glass, wood, or metal; such as refrigerator, cabinet, or computer, inside the residence or business.

Fly ball system

A fly ball system comprising: a zipper assembly; a removeably-attachable tag having an eye; and an attacher removeably inserted through the eye. The zipper includes a zipper; a top tape extension; a top stop; a slider; a pull tab; a tape; a bottom stop; an insertion pin; and a retainer box. The zipper, the top tape extension, the top stop, the slider, the pull tab, the tape, the bottom stop, the insertion pin, and the retainer box form the zipper assembly for temporarily joining two edges of fabric together. The attacher includes a clip and is removeably-attached via an opening/closing mechanism to an interior cut-out located on a front portion of the pull tab on the slider of the zipper assembly. The attacher removeably-attaches the eye on the removeably-attachable tag to the pull tab on the slider of the zipper assembly for replacing existing broken zipper tabs.

TAG TOOL PROTECTIVE DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD

A method for replacing a tag tool needle includes securing at least a portion of a tag tool needle coupled to a tag tool in a needle container; and removing the tag tool needle from the tag tool with the needle container. A tag tool needle container includes a first tubular aperture adapted to receive at least a portion of a first tag tool needle therein, where the first tubular aperture has a compression-fit adapted to securely enclose the portion of the first tag tool needle when urged over the first tag tool needle; and a second tubular aperture coupled to the first tubular aperture and adapted to receive at least a portion of a second tag tool needle therein, where the second tubular aperture has a compression-fit adapted to adapted to securely enclose the portion of the second tag tool needle when urged over the second tag tool needle. 1. A method for replacing a tag tool needle , the method comprising:securing at least a portion of a tag tool needle coupled to a tag tool in a needle container; andremoving the tag tool needle from the tag tool with the needle container.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein securing at least a portion of a tag tool needle coupled to a tag tool in a needle container comprises securing at least a portion of a tag tool needle coupled to a tag tool in a needle container without human contact of the tag tool needle.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein securing at least a portion of a tag tool needle coupled to a tag tool in a needle container without human contact of the tag tool needle comprises securing a sharpened end of the tag tool needle in a needle container without human contact of the tag tool needle.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein removing the tag tool needle from the tag tool with the needle container comprises removing the tag tool needle from the tag tool with the needle container without human contact of the tag tool needle.5. The method of further comprising applying a force to a portion of the tag tool needle extending ...

Tag feeder

Disclosed is a method and a tag feeder for feeding tags in a feeding direction to a dispensing position within a clipping machine. The tag feeder is provided with a feeding mechanism with at least one pusher means for transporting a chain of tags. The pusher means is reversible movable parallel to the feeding direction between a first and second position wherein, in the first position, the pusher means is in a minimum displacement to the dispensing position, and wherein, in the second position, the pusher means are in a maximum displacement to the dispensing position. The feeding mechanism comprises at least one cutting tool for cutting-off the foremost tag of the chain of tags, viewed in the feeding direction, in the first position and at least one clamping device for clamping the chain of tags when the foremost tag is arranged in the first position.

TAG AND ASSOCIATED SECURING MEANS AND METHOD

The invention provides a tag (), such as an identity tag, comprising a body () having a first securing means () and a second securing means () provided distal to the first securing means (), wherein the first securing means () comprises a slot () for receipt of at least a portion of a security fastening therethrough. Also provided is a method of attachment of such a tag to a material. 1. A tag comprising a body having a first securing means and a flexible elongate member provided distal to the first securing means , the first securing means comprising a slot for receipt of at least a portion of the flexible elongate member , the at least a portion of the flexible elongate member to engage with the slot so as to remain under tension in relation to a flat side of the body.2. The tag as claimed in further including a second securing means in the form of an aperture.3. The tag as claimed in further including a second securing means in the form of a slot.4. The tag as claimed in wherein the flexible elongate member is integral to the body.5. The tag as claimed in wherein the claim 1 , or each claim 1 , slot extends from one edge of the body towards an opposing securing means.6. The tag as claimed in wherein the claim 1 , or each claim 1 , slot includes a recess within which the portion of the secure fastening is received in use.7. The tag as claimed in wherein the flexible elongate member includes a substantially T-shaped abutment at one end.8. The tag as claimed in wherein the abutment is located distal to the body.9. The tag as claimed in including an information indicator for identity information.10. A method of attachment of a tag to a material having a first substantially planar surface and a second opposing planar surface claim 1 , the method comprising the steps of:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a. providing a tag according to ;'}b. passing the flexible elongate member through the material from the first surface to the second surface and back ...

Plastic Fastener Dispensing Hand Tool Having a Novel Anvil Design

An improved hand tool for dispensing plastic fasteners having a novel anvil design. The hand tool has a gun shaped casing with a barrel portion and a handle portion. The casing has a needle assembly opening at the front of the barrel portion and a trigger slot at the front of the handle portion. The hand tool further has a hollow needle disposed on one end of a needle assembly, and a trigger that is pivotally mounted within the casing that extends out from the trigger slot. The trigger is capable of moving the needle assembly between the retracted and extended positions. The hand tool further has an anvil. The anvil has a needle guard, a main portion, and a fabric slot. The fabric slot separates the needle guard from the main portion. 1. A method for using a hand tool for dispensing plastic fasteners to attach a hangtag to an article comprising the steps of:providing a hand tool having a gun shaped casing having a barrel portion, and a handle portion, said casing having a needle assembly opening at the front of the barrel portion, a hollow needle, a needle assembly, a trigger and an anvil, said anvil having a needle guard, a main portion, and a fabric slot, said fabric slot separating said needle guard from said main portion;inserting a portion of an article of clothing into said fabric slot;depressing said trigger to advance said needle assembly forward until said hollow needle pierces said article inserted into said fabric slot;continuing to further depress said trigger to dispense a plastic fastener through said hollow needle to maintain said article in a folded condition; andreleasing said trigger to retract said needle assembly.2. A method for replacing a needle of a hand tool for dispensing plastic fasteners comprising the steps of:providing a hand tool having a gun shaped casing having a barrel portion, and a handle portion, said casing having a needle assembly opening at the front of the barrel portion, a hollow needle, said needle having a tip, a stem and a ...

LABELLER AND METHOD FOR AGRICULTURAL BALE PRESS

A device and a method for attaching a label for identifying a bale to an elongate flexible object, wherein the device comprises storage means for the label and attachment means for attaching the label to the elongate flexible object, and wherein the label, on its edge, has an opening which is adapted to attach the label to the elongate flexible object. 114.-. (canceled)15. A device for attaching a label for identifying a bale to an elongate flexible object ,wherein the label has an edge and is provided with a first opening and a second opening on the edge of the label, such that an edge of the first opening and the second opening coincides with a part of the edge of the label, andwherein the first opening and the second opening are adapted to attach the label to the elongate flexible object, the device comprising:storage means for storing labels;attachment means for attaching the label to the elongate flexible object in such a way that the first opening and the second opening come into contact with the elongate flexible object, by bending the label and by pushing the label over the elongate flexible object or pushing the elongate flexible object into the label;wherein the label is bendable and adapted to clamp the elongate flexible object in the first opening and the second opening under bending stress of the label, and wherein the attachment means comprise bending means for bending the label.16. The device according to which furthermore comprises transport means for transporting the label from the storage means to the attachment means.17. The device according to claim 16 , wherein the transport means comprise entrainment means for carrying the label along.18. The device according to claim 15 , wherein the device furthermore comprises separating means for presenting exactly one label to the attachment means.19. The device according to claim 15 , wherein the label forms part of a bundle of labels claim 15 , stored in the storage means claim 15 , and wherein the ...

MERCHANDISE MARKING TAG

A marking tag is configured to attach to a product via a band. The tag includes a body formed of a sheet material and configured with an interior area defined by a perimeter cut. An interior cut is disposed in the interior area, the interior cut defining a triangular portion. The interior cut is configured to guide the band past the triangular portion. The interior area does not have any sheet material removed therefrom. In another aspect, a method of attaching a marking tag to a product via a band is described. The method includes obtaining the marking tag, guiding the band along the interior cut past the triangular portion of the marking tag, and retaining the tag relative to the product via frictional engagement of the band and the tag along the interior cut. 1. A marking tag configured to attach to a product via a band , the tag including:a body formed of a sheet material and configured with an interior area defined by a perimeter cut; andan interior cut disposed in the interior area, the interior cut defining a triangular portion, and the interior cut being configured to guide the band past the triangular portion;wherein the interior area does not have any sheet material removed therefrom.2. The tag of claim 1 , wherein the perimeter cut and interior cut are continuous.3. The tag of claim 1 , wherein the interior cut is configured as a continuous curvilinear line.4. The tag of claim 1 , wherein the interior cut has a spiral configuration.5. The tag of claim 1 , wherein the triangular portion is connected to an end portion of the body by a bridge area.6. The tag of claim 1 , wherein the interior cut includes a feature past the triangular portion that is configured to retain the band past the triangular portion.7. The tag of claim 1 , wherein the feature is a round portion of the interior cut.8. The tag of claim 1 , wherein the feature is a wing portion of the interior cut.9. A method attaching a marking tag to a product via a band claim 1 , the method including: ...

Method of manufacturing and fixing metal label

A method of manufacturing and fixing a metal label allowing for the logos or trademarks of products or companies to be displayed as characters or figures on the surfaces of various products includes: forming a metal label to have fixing legs and a connection member thinner than the metal label through etching; forming holes in a product and a backplate in positions corresponding to those of the fixing legs; cutting the connection member connecting the fixing legs; and fixing the metal label to the product and the backplate. By forming the fixing legs thinner than the metal label, sharpness in the edges of the metal label is obtained when the fixing legs are bent. A recess is formed in the backplate, thereby preventing the metal label or the fixing legs from protruding from the surface of the product or the backplate, whereby further improved quality of the product is obtained. 1. A method of manufacturing and fixing a metal label , the method comprising:performing a label production process including a masking process performed on a metal plate by taping a portion of both surfaces of the metal plate corresponding to a metal label to be formed and taping a portion of one surface of the metal plate corresponding to fixing legs connected to the metal label, an etching process for etching the masked metal plate to retain the metal label and the fixing legs while allowing the fixing legs which have been further etched to be thinner than the metal label, and a bending process for bending the fixing legs from the metal label;performing a backplate production process in which insertion holes are formed in a backplate in positions corresponding to those of the fixing legs of the metal label;performing an object punching process in which through holes are formed in an object in positions corresponding to those of the fixing legs of the metal label;performing a label insertion process by inserting the fixing legs of the metal label into the through holes of the object; ...

FASTENER ASSEMBLY

A fastener assembly for coupling together two or more articles includes a plastic fastener and an anchoring member. The plastic fastener includes a pair of parallel cross-bars that are interconnected by a transverse filament. The anchoring member is constructed as a unitary, solid, plastic disc with opposing flattened surfaces. In use, the anchoring member is disposed against an outer surface of the articles to be coupled together. During the fastener dispensing process, the ejected cross-bar penetrates through the articles as well as the anchoring member. Upon completion, the ejected cross-bar lies directly upon the exposed surface of the anchoring member. As such, the stiffened anchoring member provides structural integrity to articles that are deformable in construction. In this manner, the anchoring member prevents intact removal of a dispensed fastener by either intentional or unintentional widening of the hole in the articles through which the fastener extends. 1. A fastener assembly adapted to be coupled to at least one article , the at least one article having a first surface , the fastener assembly comprising:(a) a plastic fastener, the plastic fastener comprising a first cross-bar; and(b) a unitary, solid, anchoring member that is separate from the plastic fastener, the anchoring member being adapted to be disposed between the first cross-bar of the plastic fastener and the first surface of the at least one article.2. The fastener assembly as claimed in wherein the anchoring member is in the form of a tab that includes a flat top surface and a fiat bottom surface.3. The fastener assembly as claimed in wherein the anchoring member is constructed of plastic.4. The fastener assembly as claimed in wherein the anchoring member is square claim 3 , rectangular claim 3 , or round.5. The fastener assembly as claimed in wherein the first cross-bar has a length of approximately 0.375 inches.6. The fastener assembly as claimed in wherein the anchoring member has a ...

ELECTRONIC BAGGAGE TAG

An electronic baggage tag (), for attachment to a baggage item having a handle, comprises a housing () for a display screen () and a fastening () for removably securing the housing () to the handle such that the display screen () remains visible during handling of the baggage item. 1. An electronic baggage tag for removable attachment to a handle of a baggage item , the tag comprising a housing for a display screen and a fastening for removably securing the housing to the handle such that the display screen remains visible during handling of the baggage item.2. The tag of claim 1 , wherein the fastening is arranged to hold the housing against the baggage item when the fastening is attached to one end of the handle.3. The tag of or claim 1 , including a projection from one side of the housing claim 1 , the projection being arranged to lie against the handle when the fastening is attached to the handle.4. The tag of claim 3 , wherein the fastening is arranged to secure the projection against the handle.5. The tag of claim 4 , wherein the fastening includes a flexible strap arranged to pass around the handle and to be attached to the projection.6. The tag of claim 5 , wherein a proximal end of the strap is attached to the projection.7. The tag of or claim 5 , wherein the strap extends in a direction substantially parallel to the side of the housing from which the projection projects.8. The tag of any one of to claim 5 , wherein the projection includes a strengthening portion.9. The tag of any one of to claim 5 , wherein the strap claim 5 , when passed around the handle claim 5 , lies in a plane that does not intersect the display screen.10. The tag of any one of to claim 5 , wherein the fastening includes a boss extending outwardly from the projection claim 5 , for engagement with an aperture in the flexible strap.11. The tag of claim 10 , wherein the boss has a substantially planar front face.12. The tag of or claim 10 , wherein the boss has a projecting rim or flange ...

HANGTAG

A hangtag includes a foldable flap and a rubber ring girdling around at least one pore of the foldable flap, the rubber ring having a connecting element shaped into column, a hanging portion and a mounting portion being individually deployed on the opposite ends of the connecting element, the hanging portion and the connecting element passing through the pore and the mounting portion which leads the mounting portion to tie a knot; in such a way that the user may easily turn around the hangtag and spread out the foldable flap for reading. 1. A hangtag with a flap , comprising:a rubber ring having a connecting element shaped into column, one hanging portion and one mounting portion, wherein the hanging portion and the mounting portion are individually deployed on opposite ends of the connecting element,the hanging portion and the connecting element are configured to pass through at least one pore of the flap and the mounting portion, which leads the mounting portion to tie a knot;wherein the hanging portion is formed as a closed loop, the knot comprises a part of the connecting element, the hanging portion is formed as a linear-like closed loop without an external force, the mounting portion is two to three times a length of the connecting element.2. The hangtag as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the rubber ring has an integral structure.3. The hangtag as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a circumference of the hanging portion is longer than a circumference of the mounting portion.4. The hangtag as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the flap is folded to form two foldable faces claim 1 , each of the foldable faces having at least one pore to lead the mounting portion to tie the knot.5. (canceled)6. The hangtag as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the hanging portion claim 1 , the mounting portion and the connecting element have similar sectional profiles.7. (canceled) This invention relates to a hangtag; in particularly to a hangtag which has rotatable and foldable advantages benefiting ...

Device for Dispensing Plastic Fasteners

A device for dispensing an individual plastic fastener from a supply of fastener stock includes a motor-driven head assembly adapted to receive the supply of fastener stock, sever an individual fastener from the supply and in turn eject the severed fastener. The head assembly includes a pair of needle block assemblies that retain corresponding hollow needles, each needle block assembly being shaped to define a feed channel that transitions a side rail for the fastener stock into axial alignment behind its corresponding needle. In addition, at least one needle block assembly includes a rearward shelf and a forward bowing plate. In use, the lowermost cross-links of the fastener stock fittingly align between the shelf and the bowing plate. In this manner, the lowermost cross-links are limited to distort uniformly upward within the single plane defined by the pair of feed channels, thereby optimizing feed reliability of the device.

MARKED WHEEL RIM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A marked wheel rim is provided, including: a rim body and a mark. The rim body includes an outer surface. The mark is embedded on the outer surface and includes an outer peripheral edge adjacent to the rim body. The outer peripheral edge is non-protrusive beyond the outer surface. A method for manufacturing the marked wheel rim is further provided. 1. A marked wheel rim , including:a rim body, including an outer surface;a mark, embedded on the outer surface and including an outer peripheral edge abutting against the rim body, and the outer peripheral edge being non-protrusive beyond the outer surface.2. The marked wheel rim of claim 1 , wherein the rim body includes a plurality of fibers and a binding material which binds the plurality of fibers and forms the outer surface.3. The marked wheel rim of claim 1 , wherein the outer peripheral edge and the outer surface are flush with each other.4. The marked wheel rim of claim 1 , wherein an outer surface of the mark is entirely flush with the outer surface of the rim body.5. The marked wheel rim of claim 1 , wherein the mark is exposed on the outer surface.6. The marked wheel rim of claim 1 , wherein there is color difference between the outer surface and the mark.7. A method of manufacturing the marked wheel rim of claim 1 , including following steps of:preparing a mold, the mold including an inner surface;placing the rim body and the mark in the mold, wherein the mark is disposed between the outer surface of the rim body and the inner surface of the mold;combining the mark and the rim body.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the mark is disposed on the rim body or the inner surface before combined with the rim body.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the outer peripheral edge of the mark continuously annularly contacts the inner surface before the mark is combined with the rim body.10. The method of claim 7 , wherein the mark is combined with the rim body by heating. The present invention relates to a marked wheel rim ...

Robotic Manipulation Using Reusable, Independent Tags

A system for robotic manipulation of objects having various shapes and sizes. The system includes a robot having an end effector, and an independent tag. The independent tag may have an object attachment interface to grasp an object, and an end effector attachment interface to mechanically interface with the end effector. Upon actuation of the robot, the end effector may move the object via the independent tag. A corresponding method is also disclosed and claimed herein. 1. A system , comprising:a robot having an end effector; andan independent tag having an object attachment interface to grasp an object and an end effector attachment interface to mechanically interface with the end effector, wherein the end effector moves the object upon actuation of the robot.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the object attachment interface removably couples the independent tag to the object.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the robot comprises one of a robotic arm claim 1 , a gantry robot claim 1 , a SCARA robot claim 1 , and a delta robot.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the object is one of a dish and a piece of luggage.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of independent tags are coupled to the object to mechanically interface with at least one actuator.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein each of the plurality of independent tags comprises a unique object attachment interface.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the robot comprises a multi-stage machine to move the object from stage to stage.8. The system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one light-duty robot to attach the object attachment interface of the independent tag to the object.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the at least one light-duty robot further analyzes the object to select claim 8 , from a plurality of independent tags claim 8 , the independent tag claim 8 , wherein the independent tag comprises an optimal object attachment interface for grasping the object.10. The system of claim 1 , ...

NOTCHED FASTENER STOCK

An improved fastener stock comprised of a pair of longitudinal and continuous side members which are coupled to a plurality of equidistantly spaced cross-pieces. The pair of longitudinal and continuous side members are extended in a parallel spaced relationship, and the series of cross-pieces are arranged at spaced intervals between the side members so as to connect the side members. Along at least one of the side members, a series of engagement notches are present at spaced intervals between each of the cross-pieces members, and the engagement notches are rectangular or square in shape. A method of applying a fastener to an article is provided. The method includes initially feeding substantially continuous fastener stock from a supply, engaging at least one engagement notch, urging the fastener stock forward, feeding the fastener stock to a needle assembly, cutting a fastener from the fastener stock, and inserting the fastener into an article. 1. A method of applying a fastener to an article , comprising:feeding a substantially continuous fastener stock from a supply, said fastener stock including a pair of longitudinal side members linked by cross-pieces extended therebetween and arranged at spaced intervals along the side members;engaging at least one engagement notch formed along at least one of said side members with a feed mechanism;urging said fastener stock forwardly with said feed mechanism;feeding said fastener stock to a needle assembly of a fastener dispensing system;cutting a fastener from said fastener stock at a cut location; andinserting said fastener into said article.2. The method of wherein during feeding of the fastener stock claim 1 , said engagement notches of said at least one side member are engaged by at least a linearly moving finger so that said fastener stock can be incremented forwardly along a substantially linear path of travel for separation of individual fasteners therefrom.3. The method of wherein the step of urging the fastener ...

TAG FASTENER

Comprising a long and flexible body (), which defines two ends (), having fixing means of the female type () and the male type (), on both ends, characterized in that the long and flexible body () is lengthwise twisted on itself and is made of such a material as cellulose () or a by-product thereof, and/or the fixing means () are made of a biodegradable plastic material. 1. Tag fastener , comprising:a long and flexible body having first and second ends, a female type fixing means disposed at the first end and a male type fixing means disposed at the second end,wherein the long flexible body is lengthwise twisted on itself and is made of a cellulose material or a by-product thereof andwherein the female and male fixing means are made of a biodegradable plastic material.2. The tag fastener according to claim 1 , wherein at least one part of the long and flexible body includes a debilitated zone.3. The tag fastener according to claim 2 , wherein the debilitated zone is debilitated by constriction or by abrasion.4. The tag fastener according to claim 3 , wherein the debilitated zone is located at least on one of the first and second ends.5. The tag fastener according to claim 1 , wherein the long and flexible body further comprises:a core made of compostable fibre wrapped by the cellulose or by a by-product of the cellulose.6. The tag fastener according to claim 5 , wherein the compostable fibre is of natural type.7. The tag fastener according to claim 6 , wherein the compostable natural fibre is viscose.8. The tag fastener according to claim 5 , wherein the long and flexible body is made of paper.9. The tag fastener according to claim 1 , wherein the male type and female type fixing means are made of a biodegradable and compostable plastic material having walls having a maximum thickness of 2 mm.10. The tag fastener according to claim 9 , wherein the biodegradable and compostable plastic material is a polylactic acid.11. The tag fastener according to claim 7 , wherein ...

SHEET-LIKE ARTICLE

A unitary sheet-like article has a material sheet and an elastic sheet. The material sheet includes a first thickness and a first edge, The elastic sheet includes a second thickness that is greater than the first thickness and includes an aperture and a second edge. The material sheet and the elastic sheet overlap at an overlap portion defined between the first and second edges. The material sheet and the elastic sheet are bonded together at the overlap portion.

Tabbed Nameplate on a Ring

Example embodiments relate to a tabbed nameplate on a ring apparatus and a method of moving a plurality of nameplates. In at least one nonlimiting example embodiment the method includes providing a first nameplate, inserting a holding member through a first aperture of a first tabbed portion of the first nameplate, and closing the holding member by moving a first end of the holding member to a second end of the holding member and using a connector to connect the first end to the second end. In at least one nonlimiting example embodiments the first nameplate has a first nameplate body and a first tabbed portion separated from each other by a cut.

LADEN WEIGHT ESTIMATION USING RFID TAGGED BALES

A method for identifying the weight of a transportation group of bales includes receiving, compressing and shaping crop material into a plurality of bales, wrapping each bale of the plurality of bales with a binding material and attaching an identification tag to each of the bales. A bale ID is crated for each bale and a weight value for each of the bales is associated with the bale ID of the respective bale. The identification tag on the bale for each bale is assigned to the bale ID. The method reads the identification tag of each of plurality of bales and assigns the plurality of bales to a transportation group with a local bale handling device. The plurality of bales in the transportation group are loaded onto a truck, and the total weight of the transportation group is determined by totaling the weight value of each bale in the transportation group. 1{'b': 12', '14, 'receive, compress and shape crop material into a plurality of bales ;'}{'b': 14', '52', '62, 'wrap each bale of the plurality of bales with a binding material and attach an identification tag to each of the bales;'}{'b': '74', 'create a bale ID for each bale and associate a weight value for each of the bales with the bale ID of the respective bale;'}assign the identification tag for each bale to the bale ID of the respective bale;{'b': 70', '76, 'read the identification tag of each of plurality of bales and assign the plurality of bales to a transportation group with a local bale handling device ;'}{'b': '72', 'load the plurality of bales in the transportation group onto a truck ; and'}{'b': '70', 'determine the total weight of the transportation group by totaling the weight value of each bale in the transportation group.'}. A method for identifying the weight of a transportation group of bales comprising: This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/119,604, filed Nov. 30, 2020, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.The present disclosure is ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FASTENING AN ELEMENT TO A SUPPORT STRUCTURE

An apparatus can comprise a first hollow needle and a first ejector pin with a first portion of an outer peripheral surface comprising a stepped recess from the second portion of the outer peripheral surface. In some embodiments, the apparatus may further comprise a second hollow needle. In some embodiments, a first end portion of the cap can be configured for mounting to a nose of the apparatus. The cap can comprise the aperture that may be sized for insertion of the tip of the first hollow needle through the aperture when the cap is removed from the nose. In some embodiments, a nose of the apparatus can comprise a first support surface facing an outer direction and a second support surface facing the outer direction and protruding from the first support surface in the outer direction. 1. An apparatus comprising:a first hollow needle comprising a first open end tapering in an outer direction to a tip, a second open end opposite the first open end, and a slot extending along an axis of first hollow needle at least partially between the first open end and the second open end; anda first ejector pin aligned with the axis of the first hollow needle, the first ejector pin comprising an outer peripheral surface, a first end portion comprising a first portion of the outer peripheral surface, and a central portion comprising a second portion of the outer peripheral surface, wherein the first portion of the outer peripheral surface comprises a stepped recess from the second portion of the outer peripheral surface.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the stepped recess comprises a flat surface extending in a direction of the axis of the first hollow needle.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the stepped recess comprises a concave surface extending in a direction of the axis of the first hollow needle.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a cap comprising a first end portion claim 1 , a second end portion opposite the first end portion claim 1 , and an aperture ...

CABLE TIE FOR MOUNTING CABLES AGAINST A PANEL

A cable tie with means to form a loop in order to mount cables against a panel or a marking badge. The cable tie has an integrated panel anchor having an elongated body or can be folded into an elongated body. The cable tie is intended to be mounted in a panel that has an opening with a long and narrow shape that could be combination with a circular hole. The mounting starts with a bending around the panel anchor which is then mounted into the opening. Then the cable tie is rotated typically 90° around the axis normal to the panel. Then by releasing the bending, the band on each side of the panel anchor is fixed in the elongated part of the opening and the panel anchor is fixed towards the back-side of the panel. 1. A cable tie with means to form a loop , said cable tie is intended to be used for attaching cables or similar details against a panel with the use of an integrated panel anchor , said panel anchor is mounted into an opening in said panel , said cable tie is characterized by;A. having an elongated band in a vicinity of the panel anchor; i. made of grooves and/or;', 'ii. made of cut through slots and/or;', 'iii. made of an elastomeric bridge; and;, 'B. having the integrated panel anchor having a wide flat square or rectangular shape with one or more weaker elongated segments perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the cable tie and where said weaker segments are;'}C. that said panel anchor can be folded in said weaker segments into a folded panel anchor and;D. that said folded panel anchor is intended to be mounted in through a long and narrow opening of the panel and that the cable tie thereafter is rotated 90° relative to the panel and around a normal axis of the panel so that edges of the folded panel anchor that are parallel to the weaker segments are locked against a back side of the panel and the cable tie on each side of the panel anchor is locked against further rotation on a front side in both ends of the long and narrow opening due to remaining ...

MERCHANDISE LABELING

A unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling article that has a labeling tag flatly conjoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag and includes an elastic fastening loop. The loop sides that define the loop are wider than the thickness of the elastic layer. Further, the flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag has a thickness greater than the thickness of the tag and has a dispersion zone adjacent the unifying flat bond zone. The dispersion zone allows dissipation of elastic loop in-line stretching forces sufficiently to reduce transmission of such forces into the bond zone. 120-. (canceled)21. A labeling article comprising:a material strip comprising a first substantially linear edge; andan elastic sheet comprising an opening and a second substantially linear edge;wherein the elastic sheet and the material strip overlap at an overlap portion between the first and second substantially linear edges,wherein the material strip and the elastic sheet are bonded together at the overlap portion to form a bond zone, andwherein the opening of the elastic sheet is not located on the overlap portion.22. The article of claim 21 , wherein the elastic sheet further comprises a dispersion zone defined between the opening and the bond zone.23. The article of claim 22 , wherein the dispersion zone comprises a sufficient size to reduce transmission of stretching forces applied at the opening into the bond zone.24. The article of claim 21 , wherein a distance between the first and second substantially linear edges is about ¼ inch to about ½ inch.25. The article of wherein a circumference of the opening defines an inner circumference of a loop; and wherein claim 21 , when the loop is in a maximally stretched condition claim 21 , the inner circumference is at least three times greater than when the loop is in an unstretched condition.26. The article of further comprising an intermediate bonding material disposed between ...

Universal tagging system including at least two tags

System of tagging items that integrates at least two tags of different shapes, each of which can be removed by withdrawing detachable parts. The system includes two flaps connected by a common fold line. The systems also includes a tab that extends longitudinally and is detachably connected along a transverse precut line to one of the flaps on an outer edge thereof, the width of the tab, measured transversely, being smaller than that of the flap.

TAG TOOL PROTECTIVE DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD

A method for replacing a tag tool needle includes securing at least a portion of a tag tool needle coupled to a tag tool in a needle container; and removing the tag tool needle from the tag tool with the needle container. A tag tool needle container includes a first tubular aperture adapted to receive at least a portion of a first tag tool needle therein, where the first tubular aperture has a compression-fit adapted to securely enclose the portion of the first tag tool needle when urged over the first tag tool needle; and a second tubular aperture coupled to the first tubular aperture and adapted to receive at least a portion of a second tag tool needle therein, where the second tubular aperture has a compression-fit adapted to adapted to securely enclose the portion of the second tag tool needle when urged over the second tag tool needle. 139-. (canceled)40. A protective assembly for a tag tool , the protective assembly comprising:a shoe configured to attach to the tag tool, the tag tool comprising a tag tool needle that extends from the tag tool, wherein the shoe includes a shoe bore that extends through the shoe such that at least a portion of the shoe bore is aligned with a longitudinal dimension of the tag tool needle.41. The protective assembly of claim 40 , wherein the shoe further includes a shoe portion that extends from the shoe to define an area to receive product material between the shoe portion and the tag tool.42. The protective assembly of claim 41 , wherein the shoe bore extends through the shoe portion.43. The protective assembly of claim 41 , wherein the shoe is configured such that operation of the tag tool moves the tag tool needle at least partly into the area between the shoe portion and the tag tool.44. The protective assembly of claim 41 , wherein:the shoe includes a second shoe portion that extends downward from the tag tool; andthe shoe portion extends upward from the second shoe portion to define the area to receive product material ...

TAG TOOL PROTECTIVE DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD

A method for replacing a tag tool needle includes securing at least a portion of a tag tool needle coupled to a tag tool in a needle container; and removing the tag tool needle from the tag tool with the needle container. A tag tool needle container includes a first tubular aperture adapted to receive at least a portion of a first tag tool needle therein, where the first tubular aperture has a compression-fit adapted to securely enclose the portion of the first tag tool needle when urged over the first tag tool needle; and a second tubular aperture coupled to the first tubular aperture and adapted to receive at least a portion of a second tag tool needle therein, where the second tubular aperture has a compression-fit adapted to adapted to securely enclose the portion of the second tag tool needle when urged over the second tag tool needle. 1. A method for replacing a tag tool needle , the method comprising:securing at least a portion of a tag tool needle coupled to a tag tool in a needle container; andremoving the tag tool needle from the tag tool with the needle container.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein securing at least a portion of a tag tool needle coupled to a tag tool in a needle container comprises securing at least a portion of a tag tool needle coupled to a tag tool in a needle container without human contact of the tag tool needle.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein securing at least a portion of a tag tool needle coupled to a tag tool in a needle container without human contact of the tag tool needle comprises securing a sharpened end of the tag tool needle in a needle container without human contact of the tag tool needle.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein removing the tag tool needle from the tag tool with the needle container comprises removing the tag tool needle from the tag tool with the needle container without human contact of the tag tool needle.5. The method of further comprising applying a force to a portion of the tag tool needle extending ...

INSERTION BODY, ASSEMBLY OF INSERTION BODIES AND METHOD FOR INSERTING AN INSERTION BODY

The invention relates to an assembly () of a plurality of identical insertion bodies (), wherein each insertion body () has an RFID tag () as an electronic or electromechanical transmitter and/or receiver device. The insertion bodies () are connected to one another, one next to the other or one behind the other by means of one or more connecting elements (), wherein the connecting elements () are designed to be torn off () mechanically by an external force effect (F) on a single insertion body (). In this way, the connecting elements () can form, when combined as a type of magazine (), a linear arrangement for a pneumatic or electrical nail gun device or bolt gun device () as an insertion device, in order, for example, to be inserted into pallets () for the purpose of marking them. 1. An insertion body for insertion into a transportation receptacle device , the insertion body having an elongate extending along a longitudinal central axis and being tapered along at least one tip; and wherein the insertion body has an electronic or electromechanical transmitter and/or receiver device , the electronic or electromechanical transmitter and/or receiver device comprising an RFID tag or NFC tag.2. The insertion body as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the tip of the insertion body has at least two longitudinal grooves which run in planes along the longitudinal central axis of the insertion body.3. The insertion body as claimed in claim 1 , wherein magnetizable or ferritic material is arranged in the insertion body claim 1 , adjacent to the electronic or electromechanical transmitter and/or receiver device and/or an antenna of the transmitter and/or receiver device.4. An assembly of a plurality of insertion bodies claim 1 , wherein each insertion body has an electronic or electromechanical transmitter and/or receiver device claim 1 , wherein the electronic or electromechanical transmitter and/or receiver device comprises an RFID tag or NFC tag claim 1 ,wherein the insertion ...

PRESSURIZED VALVE DISENGAGEMENT SAFETY BAND DEVICE

A pressurized valve disengagement safety band device enhances safety when disengaging a pressurized valve connection. The device absorbs and directs contents of a pressurized tank away from a person when the person disengages a fill line from a fill valve of a pressurized tank. The device includes a band having an outer face, an inner face, and a peripheral edge extending around the outer face and the inner face. A coupler is coupled to the band wherein the band is coupleable to itself forming a loop configured for positioning around a pressurized valve connection. 1. A pressurized valve disengagement safety band device comprising:a band having an outer face, an inner face, and a peripheral edge extending around said outer face and said inner face; anda coupler coupled to said band wherein said band is coupleable to itself forming a loop configured for positioning around a pressurized valve connection.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising said coupler a first portion of hook and loop fastener being coupled to said outer face and a second portion of hook and loop fastener being coupled to said inner face claim 1 , said first portion of hook and loop fastener being complementary to said second portion of hook and loop fastener wherein said band is configured for being wrapped around the pressurized valve connection.3. The device of claim 2 , further comprising said first portion of hook and loop fastener being positioned adjacent to a first end of said band.4. The device of claim 3 , further comprising said second portion of hook and loop fastener being positioned offset from a second end of said band defining a tab portion of said band extending between said second end of said band and said second portion of hook and loop fastener.5. The device of claim 2 , further comprising said first portion of hook and loop fastener being a hook portion and said second portion of hook and loop fastener being a loop portion.6. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING A LABEL FOR THE AUTOMATED PRODUCTION OF E-VAPOR DEVICES

A system for use in manufacturing vapor-generating articles may include a rotatable drum that is configured to hold a plurality of the vapor-generating articles. The system may also include a tagging drum that is configured to tag a respective label to a housing of each of the vapor-generating articles. The system may also include a pressing roller that is configured to press a leading edge of the label against the housing after the tagging. The system may further include a rolling drum that is configured to roll the label around the housing after the pressing. 1. A system for applying a label to a vapor-generating article , comprising:a rotatable drum configured to hold a vapor-generating article;a tagging drum configured to tag a label to a housing of the vapor-generating article;a pressing roller arranged downstream from the tagging drum, the pressing roller configured to press a leading edge of the label against the housing; anda rolling drum arranged downstream from the pressing roller, the rolling drum configured to roll the label around the housing.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the rotatable drum includes a drum body claim 1 , a plurality of grooves in an outer face of the drum body claim 1 , and a seat in each of the plurality of grooves claim 1 , the seat including a seat groove that is configured to receive and hold the housing.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the vapor-generating article is an electronic vapor device claim 2 , the seat is composed of a plastic claim 2 , and the housing is composed of a metal or metal alloy.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the seat is moveable relative to the drum body along a radial direction of the drum body claim 2 , the rotatable drum further including a resilient element configured to bias the seat outward along the radial direction.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the pressing roller is configured to push the seat along the radial direction of the drum body when the leading edge of the label is pressed ...

ELECTRONIC LABEL WITH BURGLARPROOF FUNCTION FOR GOODS

The present invention relates to an electronic label with a burglarproof function for goods which includes a coupling structure having a ring form directly hung on a product and in which another coupling structure having the ring form is used in place of the coupling structure even when the coupling structure having the ring form is damaged. 1. An electronic label with a burglarproof function for goods , comprising:a short-range wireless communication part configured to receive product information from a management server;a memory configured to store the product information received through the short-range wireless communication part;a display configured to electronically display the product information stored in the memory; anda controller configured to perform overall control of the electronic label including control of receiving, storing, and displaying the product information,wherein the electronic label includes a burglarproof ring, which performs a function of being hung on a product and a burglarproof function and is replaceable, and a coupling unit coupled to the burglarproof ring.2. The electronic label of claim 1 , wherein the burglarproof ring includes:a flexible conductive wire;an insulating cloth which wraps an outer circumference of the flexible conductive wire;a burglarproof pin formed at one end of the flexible conductive wire; anda hooking piece formed at the other end of the flexible conductive wire.3. The electronic label of claim 2 , wherein the coupling unit includes:a pin connector connected to the burglarproof pin formed at the one end of the flexible conductive wire; anda fixing groove into which the burglarproof pin formed at the one end of the flexible conductive wire is inserted to pass therethrough and which is hooked on the hooking piece formed at the other end of the flexible conductive wire wrapped with the insulating cloth to fix the flexible conductive wire to the electronic label.4. The electronic label of claim 3 , wherein the ...

THREAD MATERIAL CUTTING DEVICE

A thread material cutting device is provided which is used in an extraction bag sheet manufacturing apparatus, the thread material cutting device having a compact apparatus configuration without the use of a cutter. An extraction bag manufacturing apparatus with the thread material cutting device incorporated therein includes welding means (first sealing device) in which tags retained on a carrying face of a carrier at prescribed intervals and a thread material arranged so as to be placed over the tags are press-heated and thereby welded on the carrier. The thread material cutting device has tension application means such as a pressing plate configured to engage with the thread material placed between adjacent tags so as to apply tension to the thread material. While the welding means is press-heating the thread material onto the tags, the tension application means applies tension to the thread material so as to cut the thread material. 1. A thread material cutting device for use in an extraction bag sheet manufacturing apparatus including welding means in which tags retained on a carrying face of a carrier at prescribed intervals and a thread material arranged so as to be placed over the tags are welded on the carrier ,the thread material cutting device comprising tension application means configured to engage with the thread material placed between adjacent tags so as to apply tension to the thread material, whereinwhile the welding means is welding the thread material to the tags, the tension application means applies tension to the thread material so as to cut the thread material.2. The thread material cutting device according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the welding means simultaneously welds the thread material at the adjacent tags claim 1 , the tension application means applies tension to the thread material being simultaneously welded at the adjacent tags so as to cut the thread material between the adjacent tags.3. The thread material cutting device ...

MERCHANDISE MARKING TAG

A marking tag is configured to attach to a product via a band. The tag includes a body formed of a sheet material and configured with an interior area defined by a perimeter cut. An interior cut is disposed in the interior area, the interior cut defining a triangular portion. The interior cut is configured to guide the band past the triangular portion. The interior area does not have any sheet material removed therefrom. In another aspect, a method of attaching a marking tag to a product via a band is described. The method includes obtaining the marking tag, guiding the band along the interior cut past the triangular portion of the marking tag, and retaining the tag relative to the product via frictional engagement of the band and the tag along the interior cut. 1. A marking tag configured to attach to a product via a band , the tag including:a body formed of a sheet material and configured with an interior area defined by a perimeter cut; and the interior cut defines a triangular portion;', 'the interior cut is not continuous with the perimeter cut; and', 'the interior cut is configured to guide the band past the triangular portion;, 'an interior cut disposed in the interior area, whereinwherein the interior area does not have any sheet material removed therefrom.2. (canceled)3. The tag of claim 1 , wherein the interior cut is configured as a continuous curvilinear line.4. (canceled)5. The tag of claim 1 , wherein the triangular portion is connected to an end portion of the body by a bridge area.6. The tag of claim 1 , wherein the interior cut includes a feature past the triangular portion that is configured to retain the band past the triangular portion.7. The tag of claim 6 , wherein the feature is a round portion of the interior cut.8. The tag of claim 1 , wherein the feature is a wing portion of the interior cut.9. A method of attaching a marking tag to a product via a band claim 1 , the method including: a body formed of a sheet material and configured with an ...

Article Selection and Placement Assembly and Method

An apparatus is disclosed for applying tags with attached elastic anchor bands onto the tops of objects such as bottles in a high speed packaging application. The apparatus includes an infeed assembly for feeding a web, a conveyor assembly that receives a web and conveys it along a path in an upstream direction, a rotating selector wheel, a placement assembly, a pair of rotating jaw assembles, a vacuum cup of the selector wheel, and stretched elastic bands over the tops of respective bottles being conveyed along a path below the placing assembly. The elastic bands then snap onto the tops of their respective bottles to secure the tags to the bottles. 1. A method of placing elastic bands onto objects moving along a path , the method comprising the steps of:(a) conveying a web comprising a multitude of detachable elastic bands in an upstream direction;(b) sequentially capturing each elastic band as it moves in the upstream direction;(c) detaching captured elastic bands from the web;(d) stretching the elastic bands to a size sufficient to extend around at least a portion of objects moving along the path;(e) sequentially moving the stretched elastic bands around respective objects; and(f) releasing the elastic bands so that they snap onto the respective objects.2. The method of wherein step (b) comprises inserting a set of pins through the elastic band.3. The method of wherein step (d) comprises spreading the set of pins apart.4. The method of wherein step (e) comprises moving the spread apart set of pins around respective objects.5. The method of wherein step (f) comprises retracting the set of pins from the elastic band.6. The method of wherein the elastic bands are attached to tags that are defined in and detachable from the web claim 1 , and wherein step (c) comprises engaging and pressing on the tags to detach them and the attached elastic bands from the web.7. An infeed assembly for feeding a web to a continuously operating machine comprising a first reel carrying ...

Article Selection and Placement Assembly and Method

An apparatus is disclosed for applying tags with attached elastic anchor bands onto the tops of objects such as bottles in a high speed packaging application. The apparatus includes an infeed assembly for feeding a web, a conveyor assembly that receives a web and conveys it along a path in an upstream direction, a rotating selector wheel, a placement assembly, a pair of rotating jaw assembles, a vacuum cup of the selector wheel, and stretched elastic bands over the tops of respective bottles being conveyed along a path below the placing assembly. The elastic bands then snap onto the tops of their respective bottles to secure the tags to the bottles. 1. An article selection and placement assembly comprising:an infeed assembly for continuously feeding a supply of articles to be placed on objects;a conveyor assembly receiving the supply of articles from the infeed assembly and moving the articles in an upstream direction;a selector assembly at an upstream end of the conveyor assembly configured to select individual articles from the supply of articles moving on the conveyor assembly; anda placing assembly configured to receive selected articles, to prepare the selected articles for placement onto objects, and to place the prepared articles on the objects.2. The article selection and placement assembly as claimed in wherein the infeed assembly is configured to carry at least two supplies of articles.3. The article selection and placement assembly as claimed in wherein the conveyor assembly comprises an endless belt.4. The article selection and placement assembly as claimed in further comprising an array of spaced bars on the endless belt configured to receive and carry the supply of articles.5. The article selection and placement assembly as claimed in wherein the spaced bars extend transversely from an edge of the endless belt to free end portions and wherein the free end portions are configured to receive and carry the supply of articles.6. The article selection and ...

Tamper Evident Tag And Method

A tamper evident tag and a method of preventing the fraudulent return of an article back to a seller are provided. The tag includes inner and outer layers. A first end of a tag fastener is inserted through the article and through an aperture formed in the inner and outer layers of the tag. A unique code is printed on the tag. A portion of the inner layer of the tag is removed to expose an adhesive. The exposed adhesive is bought into contact with the inner layer of the tag to capture the first end of the tag fastener between the outer layer and the inner layer. The unique code is associated with the article for future reference. 2. The method of comprising the additional step of printing security information on a first side of the second layer of the tamper evident tag.3. The method of whereinthe first layer includes first and second portions having adhesive thereon;the second layer includes first and second portions, the first portion of the second layer being bound to the first portion of the first layer by the adhesive and the second portion of the second layer being removeably affixed to the second portion of the first layer.4. The method of comprising the additional steps of:removing the second portion of the second layer from the second portion of the first layer to expose the adhesive on the second portion of the first layer; andcontacting the first portion of the second layer with the adhesive on the second portion of the first layer to affix the second portion of the first layer to the second layer.5. The method of wherein the second portion of the second layer has a non-binding layer of material affixed thereto.6. The method of wherein the material is one of silicone and wax.7. The method of wherein the second layer has a printable surface.8. The method of wherein the printing on the second layer of the tamper evident tag is at least one of a barcode and an alphanumeric code.9. (canceled)11. The method of wherein the printed information includes a unique ...

TAG ANCHOR AND METHOD OF USE

A tag anchor comprises an elastic loop having opposed outer and inner surfaces and an elastic anchor that extends radially from the elastic loop. The anchor includes a shank that extends from one of the outer and inner surfaces and a pair of opposed arms that extend laterally from the shank toward the elastic loop and which are sized to not contact one of the surfaces when deflected toward the shank. The anchor further includes a crown that extends radially from the shank. 1. A tag anchor , comprising:an elastic loop having opposed outer and inner surfaces; and a shank extending from one of said outer and inner surfaces;', 'a pair of opposed arms extending laterally from said shank toward said elastic loop, said arms sized to not contact said one of said surfaces when deflected toward said shank; and', 'a crown extending radially from said shank., 'an elastic anchor extending radially from said elastic loop, said anchor comprising2. The tag anchor according to claim 1 , further comprising:a throat which connects each said arm to a corresponding side of said shank.3. The tag anchor according to claim 2 , wherein each said arm has an engaging surface opposite a retention surface claim 2 , said retention surface facing said one of said surfaces.4. The tag anchor according to claim 3 , wherein said engaging surface and said retention surface are connected to one another at a tip that is distal said shank.5. The tag anchor according to claim 4 , wherein said arm is deflectable such that said retention surface is positionable into touching contact with said shank without said tip contacting said one of said surfaces.6. The tag anchor according to claim 4 , wherein said shank is thicker than said tip.7. The tag anchor according to claim 1 , wherein said arms extend toward said one of said surfaces at an angle of between about 10° to about 80°.8. The tag anchor according to claim 1 , wherein said arms extend toward said one of said surfaces at an angle of between about 40° ...

Article Selection And Placement Assembly And Method

An apparatus is disclosed for applying tags with attached elastic anchor bands onto the tops of objects such as bottles in a high speed packaging application. The apparatus includes an infeed assembly for feeding a web, a conveyor assembly that receives a web and conveys it along a path in an upstream direction, a rotating selector wheel, a placement assembly, a pair of rotating jaw assembles, a vacuum cup of the selector wheel, and stretched elastic bands over the tops of respective bottles being conveyed along a path below the placing assembly. The elastic bands then snap onto the tops of their respective bottles to secure the tags to the bottles. 1. An infeed assembly for feeding a web to a conveyor assembly of an article selection and placement assembly , the infeed assembly comprising:a first reel carrying a first web and a second reel carrying a second web;a first guide assembly associated with the first reel and a second guide assembly associated with the second reel, the first guide assembly comprising a first guide plate for supporting the first web as it is fed to the conveyor assembly and the second guide assembly comprising a second guide plate for supporting the second web as it is fed to the conveyor assembly;a first roller assembly associated with the first reel and a second roller assembly associate with the second reel;each of the first roller assembly and the second roller assembly are configured to queue and end portion of a respective first web or respective second web in position to be fed to the conveyor assembly while the other of the first web and the second web is in operation and being fed to the conveyor assembly.2. The infeed assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of the first roller assembly and the second roller assembly is moveable between an operative position wherein the roller assembly transitions a respective one of the first web and the second web to the conveyor assembly and an idle position wherein the roller assembly is spaced ...

CABLE TIE FOR MOUNTING CABLES AGAINST A PANEL

A cable tie with means to form a loop in order to mount cables against a panel or a marking badge. The cable tie has an integrated panel anchor having an elongated body in an area where the cable tie has an elongated cross-section and changes direction at least one time. The cable tie is intended to be mounted in a panel that has an opening with a shape that is a combination of a circular hole and a elongated opening. The mounting starts with a bending around the panel anchor which is then mounted into the openings elongated part. Then the cable tie is rotated typically 90° around the axis of the circular part of the opening. Then by releasing the bending, the band on each side of the panel anchor is fixed in the elongated part of the opening and the panel anchor is fixed towards the back-side of the panel. 1. A cable tie with means to form a loop , said cable tie is intended to attach cables or similar details against a panel with the use of an integrated panel anchor , said panel anchor is mounted into an opening in said panel , the cable tie is characterized by;a, having an elongated cross-section of a band in the vicinity of the panel anchor and;b, the panel anchor having a long and narrow body with its longitudinal axis parallel with, or at least not perpendicular to, the long side of said cross-section and;c, that the cable tie changes direction in, and/or in the vicinity of point where the panel anchor is integrated with the cable tie and;d, the panel anchor intended to be mounted into a panel opening having a shape that is a combination of a long and narrow opening which is longer than the panel anchor and a circle with a diameter that is smaller than the length of the panel anchor and;e, that said panel anchor is intended to be mounted in through the long and narrow opening and that the cable tie thereafter is rotated around the axis of the circular part of the opening so that the top-side of the utmost parts of the panel anchor thereby is locked towards ...

Perforated bib tie articles and methods of manufacture and use

A labelling tie ( 10 ) includes a tie portion ( 14 ), a wire assembly ( 24 ), and a bib portion ( 16 ) connected to the tie portion. The tie portion ( 10 ) has a first arm ( 18 -R), a mid-segment, and a second arm ( 18 -L). Spaced apart perforations ( 20 ) intersect each of the first and second arms. The wire assembly ( 24 ) has a retention wire ( 26 ) that spans across the first arm, the mid-segment, and the second arm. A sheet of labelling ties ( 62 ) includes separably connected labelling ties. A method attaches a labelling tie to an item or a group of items. The method includes wrapping the first arm ( 18 -R) and second arm ( 18 -L) around at least one object ( 12, 12 ′), allowing the first and second arms to meet at a location with a portion of the first arm and a portion of the second arm extending past the location, and twisting the first and second arm portions together, thereby securing the tie portion around the object(s).

LABELING ARTICLE, METHOD OF USE AND ASSEMBLY

A labeling article and a method of use and assembly of the labeling article, where the labeling article comprises a label, an elastic securing band, and a release liner, and where the elastic securing band is configured to be stretched to define a loop between the elastic securing band and the release liner. 120-. (canceled)21. A labeling article configured to be affixed to one or more items , the labeling article comprising:a sheet portion having a front surface and a rear surface; and a first end bonded to the rear surface of the sheet portion at a first bond zone;', 'a second end bonded to the rear surface of the sheet portion at a second bond zone; and', 'a stretchable span extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the stretchable span is configured to be pulled away from the sheet portion and stretched to form a loop with the sheet portion that is extendible around a portion of the one or more items to which the labeling article is to be affixed;, 'a plurality of bands, and each comprisingwherein the plurality of bands are separate from each other and have a combined surface area that is less than about 50% of a surface area of the rear surface of the sheet portion.22. The labeling article of claim 21 , and further comprising a plurality of release liners secured to the rear surface and associated with stretchable spans claim 21 , wherein the plurality of release liners are separate from each other.23. The labeling article of claim 21 , wherein the combined surface area of the plurality of bands is less than 25% of the surface area of the rear surface of the sheet portion.24. The labeling article of claim 21 , wherein the plurality of bands comprise two bands.25. The labeling article of claim 24 , wherein the plurality of bands consist of two bands.26. The labeling article of claim 21 , wherein the front surface comprises indicia.27. The labeling article of claim 21 , wherein the stretchable spans of the plurality of bands extend substantially ...

Reduced Noise Tag Hanger

A tag hanger has a strap which can pass around a support structure, such as a D-ring on an animal collar, and a retainer assembly that clamps one or more tags to one end of the strap, restraining their motion to prevent noise caused by the tags jangling together. The other end of the strap attaches to the retainer assembly to secure the tag holder to the support structure. A blocking element can be included on the strap to prevent contact between the tags and the support structure. The retainer assembly can employ a hex-head bolt that serves as a base element and a threaded retainer shaft that passes through a retainer passage in the strap and through hanger passages in the tags; a nut threadably engaging the bolt can then serve as a clamping element to secure the tags to the strap. 1. Reduced-noise tag hanger for attaching substantially planar tags with hanger passages to a support structure worn by an individual , the hanger comprising:a flexible strap having a strap first end region with a first retainer passage therethrough and a strap second end region having a strap closure structure; and a retainer base element having a planar base element bearing surface,', 'a retainer shaft attached to said retainer base element so as to extend perpendicularly from said base element bearing surface and passing through said first retainer passage, and', said means for grippably engaging said retainer shaft allowing said retainer clamp element to be advanced along said retainer shaft towards said retainer base element so as to clamp the tags therebetween when the tags are placed such that said retainer shaft passes through the hanger passages, thereby securing the tags with respect to said strap first end region,', 'said strap closure structure being configured to releasably secure to said retainer assembly so as to form a closed loop about the support structure to attach the tags with respect thereto., 'a retainer clamp element having a planar clamp element bearing surface ...

Plastic Fastener Dispensing Hand Tool Having a Novel Anvil Design to Reduce Needle Sticks

An improved hand tool for dispensing plastic fasteners having a novel anvil design that reduces inadvertent user needle sticks during operation of the hand tool and a needle having a novel casing that further reduces inadvertent user needle sticks during the replacement of the hand tool needle. The hand tool has a gun shaped casing with a barrel portion and a handle portion. The casing has a needle assembly opening at the front of the barrel portion and a trigger slot at the front of the handle portion. The hand tool further has a hollow needle disposed on one end of a needle assembly. The needle assembly is slidably movable back and forth between a retracted position disposed substantially within casing and an extend position disposed substantially out of the casing through the needle assembly opening. The hand tool further has a trigger that is pivotally mounted within the casing that extends out from the trigger slot. The trigger is capable of moving the needle assembly between the retracted and extended positions. The hand tool further has an anvil. The anvil has a finger guide portion, a main portion, and a tag slot. The tag slot separates the finger guide portion from the main portion. 1. A method of transitioning a dual operating mode hand tool for dispensing plastic fasteners for dispensing plastic fasteners between a first operating mode and a second operating mode comprising the steps of:providing a hand tool having a casing with a barrel portion, ahandle portion, and a channel a portion, said casing having a needle assembly opening at a front end of the barrel portion, a hollow needle, a needle assembly, a trigger, a locking switch, and an anvil, said anvil having a front portion and a rear portion;rotating said front portion of said anvil from a first operating mode position near the front of said barrel portion to a second operating mode position near said channel portion;depressing said safety button;moving said safety switch to an unlocked position; ...

Identification Tag And Method Of Forming Same

A tamper evident tag and a method of preventing the fraudulent return of an article back to a seller are provided. The tag includes inner and outer layers. A first end of a tag fastener is inserted through the article and through an aperture formed in the inner and outer layers of the tag. A unique code is printed on the tag. A portion of the inner layer of the tag is removed to expose an adhesive. The exposed adhesive is bought into contact with the inner layer of the tag to capture the first end of the tag fastener between the outer layer and the inner layer. The unique code is associated with the article for future reference. 2. The method of wherein the first portion of the second layer is bound to the second portion of the outer layer by the adhesive.3. The method of wherein the second portion of the inner layer has a non-binding layer of material affixed thereto.4. The method of wherein the material is one of silicone and wax.5. The method of wherein the inner layer has a printable surface.6. The method of wherein the unique identification code is at least one of a barcode and an alphanumeric code.7. The method of wherein the first and second portions of the outer layer are transparent.9. The method of wherein the first and second portions of the outer layer are transparent.10. The method of wherein the second portion of the inner layer is coated with a releasable claim 8 , non-binding agent.11. The method of wherein the non-binding agent is silicone.12. The method of wherein the first portion of the inner layer is free of the releasable claim 10 , non-binding agent.13. The method of wherein the unique code includes at least one of a barcode and an alphanumeric code.14. A tamper evident tag claim 8 , comprising:an outer layer having first and second portions, an inner surface and an outer surface;an adhesive disposed on the first and second portions of the inner surface of the outer layer;an inner layer having first and second portions, an inner surface, and ...

SHEET-LIKE ARTICLE

A unitary sheet-like article has a material sheet including a first edge and an elastic sheet including an aperture and a second edge. The material sheet and the elastic sheet overlap at an overlap portion defined between the first and second edges. The material sheet and the elastic sheet are bonded together at the overlap portion. The aperture of the elastic sheet is not located on the overlap portion. 120.-. (canceled)21. An article including:a material sheet including a first edge; andan elastic sheet including an aperture and a second edge;wherein the material sheet and the elastic sheet overlap at an overlap portion defined between the first and second edges,wherein the material sheet and the elastic sheet are bonded together at the overlap portion, andwherein the aperture of the elastic sheet is not located on the overlap portion.22. The article of claim 21 , wherein the elastic sheet further includes a dispersion zone defined between the aperture and the overlap portion.23. The article of claim 22 , wherein the dispersion zone is of sufficient size to reduce transmission of stretching forces applied at the aperture into the overlap portion.24. The article of wherein printing is provided on a surface of the material sheet.25. The article of wherein a width of the material sheet is about equal to a width of the elastic sheet at the overlap portion.26. The article of claim 21 , wherein the material sheet is flexible.27. The article of wherein the material sheet is non-stretchable.28. The article of wherein the material sheet is bonded to the elastic sheet by fusion bonding.29. The article of claim 21 , wherein the material sheet and the elastic sheet are flatly conjoined.30. The article of claim 21 , wherein the elastic sheet is derived from an elastomer material.31. The article of claim 21 , wherein a surface of the material sheet is flush with a surface of the elastic sheet.32. The article of claim 21 , wherein the elastic sheet is configured as a loop around ...

SEAL ASSEMBLY FOR UTILITY METER AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Disclosed is a seal assembly for a utility meter enclosure. The seal assembly secures together a front cover and a base of the utility meter enclosure in a way that requires breaking of the seal assembly in order to open the utility meter enclosure. As such, the seal assembly provides an indication if the utility meter enclosure has been opened or tampered with. 1. A seal assembly for a utility meter enclosure , the seal comprising:a female component joined with a male component by a flexible rib; and the female component comprises a cavity sized and dimensioned to receive the male component; and', 'the male component comprises a top side and a bottom side opposite the top side, the top side comprising a first channel and a second channel and the bottom side comprising a third channel and a fourth channel, wherein a U-shaped groove extends between an end of the first channel and an end of the third channel and wherein a V-shaped groove extends between an end of the second channel and an end of the fourth channel, and wherein two apertures extend between the top side and the bottom side., 'a stainless steel wire, wherein2. The seal assembly of claim 1 , wherein a first end of the stainless steel wire is inserted through a first aperture of the two apertures and a second end of the stainless steel wire is inserted through a second aperture of the two apertures and the second end of the stainless steel wire is received in the U-shaped groove claim 1 , extends along the first channel and is also inserted through the first aperture of the two apertures.3. The seal assembly of claim 1 , wherein the female component further comprises two body openings and wherein claim 1 , when the male component is received in the cavity of the female component claim 1 , a first of the two body openings aligns with the second channel of the male component and a second of the two body openings aligns with the fourth channel of the male component.4. The seal assembly of claim 3 , wherein ...

Dissolvable Tags

A dissolvable tag includes a substrate and ink printed on the substrate that provides information. Both the ink and the substrate are water-soluble.

PLASTIC FASTENER DISPENSING HAND TOOL HAVING A NOVEL ANVIL DESIGN TO REDUCE NEEDLE STICKS

An improved hand tool for dispensing plastic fasteners having a novel anvil design that reduces inadvertent user needle sticks during operation of the hand tool and a needle having a novel casing that further reduces inadvertent user needle sticks during the replacement of the hand tool needle. The hand tool has a gun shaped casing with a barrel portion and a handle portion. The casing has a needle assembly opening at the front of the barrel portion and a trigger slot at the front of the handle portion. The hand tool further has a hollow needle disposed on one end of a needle assembly. The needle assembly is slidably movable back and forth between a retracted position disposed substantially within casing and an extend position disposed substantially out of the casing through the needle assembly opening. The hand tool further has a trigger that is pivotally mounted within the casing that extends out from the trigger slot. The trigger is capable of moving the needle assembly between the retracted and extended positions. The hand tool further has an anvil. The anvil has a finger guide portion, a main portion, and a tag slot. The tag slot separates the finger guide portion from the main portion. 1. A method of transitioning a dual operating mode hand tool for dispensing plastic fasteners between a first operating mode and a second operating mode comprising the steps of:providing a hand tool having a casing with a barrel portion, ahandle portion, and a channel a portion, said casing having a needle assembly opening at a front end of the barrel portion, a hollow needle, a needle assembly, a trigger, a locking switch, and an anvil, said anvil having a front portion and a rear portion;rotating said front portion of said anvil from a first operating mode position near the front of said barrel portion to a second operating mode position near said channel portion;depressing said safety button;moving said safety switch to an unlocked position;actuating said trigger to advance ...

POINT OF PURCHASE DISPLAY

A point of purchase display for coupling to a commercial product on display at a retail store. The point of purchase display includes a flexible and wrinkle-resistant sheet material having indicia displayed thereon and at least one coupling member for coupling the sheet material to the commercial product. In example forms, the indicia being displayed on the sheet material is provided for advertisement or instructional purposes of the commercial product. 1. A point of purchase display for attachment to a commercial product , the display comprising a flexible and wrinkle-resistant sheet material having indicia displayed on a display surface thereof , and at least one coupling member for coupling the sheet material to the commercial product , wherein the display is reconfigurable between an expanded configuration and a compacted configuration , and wherein upon reconfiguration of the display from the compacted configuration to the expanded configuration the display presents an intact and substantially wrinkle-free appearance.2. The point of purchase display of claim 1 , wherein the sheet material comprises a 50D 160 gm/yd polyester trilobal tricot material.3. The point of purchase display of claim 1 , wherein the at least one coupling member comprises a micro tag.4. The point of purchase display of claim 1 , further comprising at least one grommet secured to a portion of the sheet material.5. The point of purchase display of claim 4 , further comprising at least one coupling member in the form of an elastic string for coupling the at least one grommet to the commercial product.6. The point of purchase display of claim 5 , wherein the commercial product comprises rigid structural members and soft goods claim 5 , and wherein the sheet material is coupled to at least a portion of both the rigid structural members and the soft goods.7. The point of purchase display of claim 1 , wherein the commercial product is in the form of a collapsible children's gear product.8. The ...

TAG TOOL PROTECTIVE DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD

A method for replacing a tag tool needle includes securing at least a portion of a tag tool needle coupled to a tag tool in a needle container; and removing the tag tool needle from the tag tool with the needle container. A tag tool needle container includes a first tubular aperture adapted to receive at least a portion of a first tag tool needle therein, where the first tubular aperture has a compression-fit adapted to securely enclose the portion of the first tag tool needle when urged over the first tag tool needle; and a second tubular aperture coupled to the first tubular aperture and adapted to receive at least a portion of a second tag tool needle therein, where the second tubular aperture has a compression-fit adapted to adapted to securely enclose the portion of the second tag tool needle when urged over the second tag tool needle. 1. A protective assembly for a tag tool , the protective assembly comprising:a shoe configured to be readily attached and detached from the tag tool, the tag tool comprising a tag tool needle that extends from a tag tool body, and wherein the shoe includes a shoe bore that extends through the shoe such that at least a portion of the shoe bore is aligned with a longitudinal dimension of the tag tool needle and the shoe bore is maintained at a fixed distance from the tag tool body;a fixed distance between between the fully retracted state and the shoe.a first member and a second member directly adjacent the first member, the first and second members configured for the temporary securing of a fabric material therebetween.2. The protective assembly of claim 1 , wherein the shoe further includes a shoe portion that extends from the shoe to define an area to receive product material between the shoe portion and the tag tool.3. The protective assembly of claim 1 , wherein the shoe bore extends through the shoe portion.4. The protective assembly of claim 1 , wherein the shoe is configured such that operation of the tag tool moves the tag ...

Re-Usable Shipping Tag for Baggage

A re-usable shipping tag that securely attaches to a handle of a baggage item, and allow a courier shipping label to be easily read and scanned. A zippered PVC transparent window affixed to the web of the shipping tab allows the courier shipping label or air bill to be easily scanned and read. A buckled strap permits the neck portion to be secured to the baggage handle. 1. A re-usable shipping tag for baggage where said baggage includes a handle on which a baggage tag can be attached , comprisinga flat flexible web of a durable material having a body portion and a neck portion,a transparent label window affixed onto the body portion and forming with the web a pocket dimensioned so as to accept a standard shipping label and permit the label to be visible through said window,one portion of said window being openable and closable,at least one closure element on said neck portion to permit the neck portion to be closed over said handle of said baggage, anda belt disposed on said neck portion and adapted to strap securely over said handle and to be removed therefrom for subsequent re-use.2. The re-usable shipping tag according to claim 1 , further comprising a second transparent window on a side of the body portion opposite said label window.3. A permanent claim 1 , re-usable shipping tag for baggage items or similar item(s) that have a handle or other closed loop claim 1 , and adapted for removably attaching to a handle or other closed loop and configured for displaying therein a shipping air bill such that all shipping information on said air bill is visible; comprising:a flat, flexible fabric member having a main body portion that is generally rectangular having side edges, a proximal end and a distal end, and a tongue portion extending proximally from a center portion of the proximal end of the main body portion;said main body portion having a width corresponding to the width of standard shipping air bill;said main body portion having a width corresponding to the ...

TAG MOUNTER

A tag mounter () is provided for mounting a tag to an object by passing and tying a thread () through the object. A pipe unit () is configured to insert the thread () through it. A movement mechanism () is configured to move the pipe unit () toward a front direction and a rear direction. A gripper unit () is configured to grip the thread () inserted through the pipe unit () and exposed from a tip of the pipe unit (). A driver unit () is configured to move the gripper unit () along a predetermined course. A thread tying mechanism () is configured to tie the thread () gripped by the gripper unit (). 1. A tag mounter for mounting a tag to an object by passing and tying a thread through the object , the tag mounter comprising:a pipe unit, configured to insert the thread through it;a movement mechanism, configured to move the pipe unit toward a front direction and a rear direction;a gripper unit, configured to grip the thread inserted through the pipe unit and exposed from a tip of the pipe unit;a driver mechanism, configured to move the gripper unit along a predetermined course; anda thread tying mechanism, configured to tie the thread gripped by the gripper unit.2. The tag mounter of claim 1 , whereinthe gripper unit is configured to grip the tip of the pipe unit when the movement mechanism moves the pipe unit toward the front direction, andthe movement mechanism is configured to move the pipe unit toward the rear direction with the gripper unit gripping the tip of the pipe unit, so that the pipe unit escapes from the gripper unit and the gripper unit grips the thread exposed from the tip of the pipe unit.3. The tag mounter of claim 1 , whereinthe gripper unit has a pair of gripper pieces with capability of opening and closing, biased toward a closing direction, andthe thread is gripped between the pair of gripper pieces.4. The tag mounter of claim 2 , whereinthe gripper unit has a pair of gripper pieces with capability of opening and closing, biased toward a closing ...

Electronic Baggage Tag

An electronic baggage tag (), for attachment to a baggage item () having a handle, comprises a housing () for a display screen () and a fastening () for removably securing the housing () to the handle () such that the display screen () remains visible during handling of the baggage item (). 115-. (canceled)16. An electronic baggage tag for removable attachment to a handle of a baggage item , the tag comprising:a rigid housing for a display screen;a projection extending from one side of the housing;a flexible strap permanently attached at a first end thereof to the projection and extending in a direction substantially parallel to the side of the housing from which the projection projects;wherein the flexible strap is arranged to pass around the handle and to be removably attached at or around a second end thereof to the projection so as to secure the projection against the handle; andwherein a part of the rigid housing extends within the projection so as to strengthen the projection against bending when in use.17. The tag of claim 16 , wherein a proximal end of the strap is attached to the projection.18. The tag of claim 16 , wherein the projection includes a fastening portion for engagement with the flexible strap at or around the second end thereof.19. The tag of claim 18 , wherein the fastening portion includes a boss extending outwardly from the projection claim 18 , for engagement with an aperture in the flexible strap.20. The tag of claim 19 , wherein the boss has a substantially planar front face.21. The tag of claim 19 , wherein the boss has a projecting rim or flange around the front face thereof.22. The tag of claim 16 , including the display screen.23. The tag of claim 22 , wherein the display screen comprises a module removable from the housing.24. The tag of claim 16 , wherein the projection is substantially coplanar with the housing.25. The tag of claim 16 , including a locking mechanism for locking the housing to the handle.26. The tag of claim 16 , ...

PLANT LABELING SYSTEM AND GARDEN TOOLS

A plant labeling system includes an adjustable, malleable support made of weather-resistant material, a tag made of weather-resistant material removably secured to the support and a label removable affixed to the tag corresponding to a predetermined type of plant. The system may also include an electronic identification beacon removably attached to at least one of the support, tag or label. A method for manufacturing a plant labeling system includes preparing a malleable support made of weather-resistant material having one end configured to stake into the ground; mixing malleable material that becomes weather resistant when cured; rolling out the malleable material onto sheets having a support matrix; cutting malleable material to predetermined size and shape for plant tag; integrating the malleable material with the support; shaping resulting integrated material and support into predetermined size and shape; and curing the integrated material and support into the finished labeling system. 110.-. (canceled)11. A modular display system , comprising:a seed storage hutch;a vertical display stand supporting the seed storage hutch;at least one pigtail attached to the stand and configured to support at least one growing pot, hook or shelf above the ground, wherein the at least one pigtail is attached to the stand and may be swiveled, positioned vertically along the stand or removed entirely; anda base configured to receive and support the display stand in a substantially vertical orientation.12. The system of claim 11 , wherein the base comprises a lower growing pot having at least one drainage hole.13. The system of claim 12 , wherein the stand may pass through the at least one drainage hole.14. The system of claim 12 , further comprising a plurality of stands configured to support at least one of a seed storage hutch or at least one pigtail.15. The system of claim 11 , wherein the stand passes through at least one drainage hole in the base to secure the stand into the ...

Label and Bundling Assembly for Use With Goods

A label and bundling assembly is disclosed that includes a label having a first end and a second end, an attachment component having a first point, a second point, a top side and an underside comprising a waterproof adhesive, wherein the adhesive is fully coated on the underside, and a bunching component, wherein the first point of the attachment component is coupled with the second end of the label, wherein the bunching component is secured to the adhesive of the attachment component, and wherein the second point of the attachment component is brought around a portion of the bunching component and the underside of the second point of the attachment component is brought into contact with the underside of the first point, such that the first point, the second point, and the bunching component form a waterproof seal. Methods of using contemplated embodiments are also disclosed.

PLANT LABELING SYSTEM AND GARDEN TOOLS

A plant labeling system includes an adjustable, malleable support made of weather-resistant material, a tag made of weather-resistant material removably secured to the support and a label removable affixed to the tag corresponding to a predetermined type of plant. The system may also include an electronic identification beacon removably attached to at least one of the support, tag or label. A method for manufacturing a plant labeling system includes preparing a malleable support made of weather-resistant material having one end configured to stake into the ground; mixing malleable material that becomes weather resistant when cured; rolling out the malleable material onto sheets having a support matrix; cutting malleable material to predetermined size and shape for plant tag; integrating the malleable material with the support; shaping resulting integrated material and support into predetermined size and shape; and curing the integrated material and support into the finished labeling system. 1. A staking system , comprising:a base made of weather-resistant material configured to be securely positioned into the ground, wherein the based is modular so that one or more sections can be removed as needed to adjust length or other configuration;a stake made of weather-resistant material removably secured to the support, wherein the stake is one or more of rigid, flexible, modular, telescoping or static; andat least one shelf removably affixed to the stake with a pigtail or clip adaptor.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an electronic identification beacon removable attached to at least one of the base claim 1 , stake or shelf3. The system of claim 1 , further including a plurality of supports claim 1 , tags and labels. This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/912,499 filed on Mar. 5, 2018; which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/156,303 filed on May 16, 2016; which claims the benefit of priority ...

DISHWASHER RACK TAG HAVING DISSOLVABLE COMPONENT FOR INDICATING COMPLETION OF A WASH AND CLEAN CYCLE

The present invention discloses a tag for placement within a dishwasher to indicate at least one of a running of a dishwasher run cycle and/or a clean condition of items placed within the dishwasher upon completion of the cycle. The tag includes a body adapted to being supported within an interior of the dishwasher so that a surface of the body is visible. A patch of material is formed upon the surface of said body and constructed of a dissolvable material, such that the patch is caused to be dissolved upon activation of the wash cycle. 1. A tag for placement within a dishwasher to indicate at least one of a running of a dishwasher run cycle and/or a clean condition of items placed within the dishwasher upon completion of the cycle , said tag comprising:a body adapted to being supported within an interior of the dishwasher so that a surface of the body is visible;a patch of material formed upon the surface of said body and constructed of a dissolvable material; andsaid patch being caused to be dissolved upon activation of the wash cycle.2. The invention of claim 1 , further comprising at least one of a notch claim 1 , aperture or lanyard associated with said body and adapted to securing said body to a projection within the dishwasher in proximity to the items.3. The invention of claim 1 , said patch being constructed of a material not limited to any combination of one or more of a dry soap or a gelatinous composition.4. The invention of claim 1 , a first DIRTY indicia placed upon said dissolvable patch claim 1 , a second CLEAN indicia printed upon the body and claim 1 , upon dissolving of the patch and DIRTY indicia claim 1 , the CLEAN indicia being subsequently revealed.5. The invention of claim 1 , the body having a thin planar configuration not limited to a rectangular outline with rounded edges.6. The invention of claim 5 , said body being constructed of a semi-rigid and heat resistant material.7. The invention of claim 1 , said body being constructed of a ...

Identification tag

Fastening assembly fabricated from a sustainable material and related method

A fastening assembly that has an item made of, or includes, a sustainable material; and a related method for manufacturing the fastening assembly, which has at least one portion. The method includes providing a sustainable material, and forming the at least one portion of the fastening assembly from the sustainable material.

A bundling device and method for bundling objects

Vorrichtung zum Bündeln von im Wesentlichen stangenförmigen Gegenständen, wie zum Beispiel Spargelstangen (40), die die Bündel (41) mit mindestens einem Ringgummi (1) versieht, das das Bündel (41) umschließt und zusammenhält, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Vielzahl von Ringgummis (1) jeweils mit einem Etikett (2) zu einer Ringgummietiketteneinheit (3) verbunden ist, wobei die Ringgummietiketteneinheiten (3) zu einem Einheitenband (13) verbunden sind, wobei die Vorrichtung eine Abreißvorrichtung (14) zum Abtrennen einzelner Ringgummietiketteneinheiten (3) vom Einheitenband (13) aufweist, wobei die Abreißvorrichtung (14) eine Positionsparallelzange (15) zum Festhalten der Etiketten (2) der Ringgummietiketteneinheiten (3) im Einheitenband (13) und eine Abreißparallelzange (18) zum Abreißen einer Ringgummietiketteneinheit (3) vom Einheitenband (13) sowie zur Bestückung einer Spreizvorrichtung (36) mit den abgetrennten Ringgummietiketteneinheiten (3) aufweist. An apparatus for bundling substantially rod-shaped objects, such as asparagus spears (40), which provides the bundles (41) with at least one ring rubber (1) which encloses and holds together the bundle (41), characterized in that a plurality of ring gums (1) is in each case connected to a label (2) to a ring rubber label unit (3), wherein the ring rubber label units (3) are connected to a unit belt (13), wherein the device comprises a tear-off device (14) for separating individual ring rubber label units (3) from Unit belt (13), wherein the tear-off device (14) comprises a position parallel pliers (15) for holding the labels (2) of the ring rubber label units (3) in the unit belt (13) and a tearing parallel pliers (18) for tearing off a ring rubber label unit (3) from the unit belt (13) 13) and for equipping a spreading device (36) with the separated ring rubber label units (3).

Driving device of gear for supplying fastener used in tagging

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Device for attaching fasteners

파스너를 부착하는 장치는 그립을 가지는 케이스와, 상부 주위에서 케이스에 의해 회전가능하게 지지되고 전방을 향한 레버와, 레버의 회전에 의해 동작하는 링크암과, 링크암의 상단부에 의해 전후 이동가능하게 맞물리는 피스톤과, 피스톤으로 전후 이동 가능한 구동로드와, 그리고 슬릿과, 구동로드의 선행 단부에 배치되고 플라스틱 파스너의 어셈블리를 고정하기 위해 중공 니들 뒤에 형성된 가이드를 가지는 중공 니들을 가진다. 가이드 부착물은 어셈블리내의 연결바아를 안내하는 어셈블리 고정 가이드 아래에서 연결바아의 배출 방향으로 착탈되어 또 다른 것으로 바뀔 수 있다. The device for attaching the fastener includes a case having a grip, a lever rotatably supported by the case around the top and directed forward, a link arm actuated by the rotation of the lever, and a front end of the link arm to be movable back and forth A hollow needle having an interlocking piston, a drive rod movable back and forth with the piston, and a slit, and a guide disposed at the leading end of the drive rod and formed behind the hollow needle to secure the assembly of the plastic fasteners. The guide attachment can be detached and replaced with another in the discharge direction of the connecting bar under the assembly fixing guide that guides the connecting bar in the assembly. 파스너, 케이스, 레버, 링크암. 구동로드, 슬릿, 중공 니들, 어셀블리, 연결바아 Fasteners, cases, levers and link arms. Drive rod, slit, hollow needle, assembly, connecting bar

AUTOMATIC MACHINE PERFECTED FOR THE PACKING OF CABLE OR FLEXIBLE HOSE IN ROLLS OR HANDS

Automatic apparatus for individually enshrouding fruit and vegetable containers in a net provided with a reinforcing strip and a label

Disclosed herein is an apparatus that comprises a station for infeeding containers that subsequently pass inside a net carrying pipe and are supplied to a station where each container is enshrouded in a net and at which there is a station for fixing the reinforcing strips to the containers as well as a station for labelling the said containers, all the said stations operating automatically and on a time relationship basis, one with the other.

UPC identification device

A UPC identification device for affixation to a product includes a label-bearing portion having a side bearing UPC information; and a tail portion fixed to said label-bearing portion and extending outwardly therefrom for attaching the identification device to a product. The tail portion is held in place by expanding the distal portion thereof, or by forming the tail portion into a loop for capturing the label-bearing portion thereof.

Device for affixing tags

The device consists of a tag supplier for feeding tags(11) loaded in a tube(12) to a position using vacuum absorbtion, a position changing device for lifting the tag and changing the position of the tag by 90= , and a tag affixing device for affixing the tag to the rotor case(26) which is fed sequentially by another feeding device.

Method for coupling together a plurality of items and plastic fastener for use therewith

A plastic fastener (18; 111; 211) is rendered tacky so as to adhere to the items which it couples, thereby enhancing securement. The plastic fastener is constructed as an H-shaped staple that includes a pair of parallel cross-bars (19, 21; 113-1, 113-2; 213-1, 213-2) interconnected by a flexible filament (23; 115; 215). In one embodiment, the plastic fastener (111) includes an inner plastic core (117) constructed using at least one flexible plastic material and an adhesive-based outer coating (119) constructed using at least one of a pressure-sensitive adhesive and a heat-activatable adhesive. In another embodiment, the plastic fastener (211) is constructed using a mixture of at least one flexible plastic material and at least one adhesive material. In lieu of incorporating an adhesive material into the plastic fastener, an item coupling process achieves fastener tackiness by applying heat onto the plastic fastener (18) either prior to, during, or after being dispensed into the desired items.

Method for coupling together a plurality of items and plastic fastener for use therewith

A plastic fastener is rendered tacky so as to adhere to the items which it couples, thereby enhancing securement. The plastic fastener is constructed as an H-shaped staple that includes a pair of parallel cross-bars interconnected by a flexible filament. In one embodiment, the plastic fastener includes an inner plastic core constructed using at least one flexible plastic material and an adhesive-based outer coating constructed using at least one of a pressure-sensitive adhesive and a heat-activatable adhesive. In another embodiment, the plastic fastener is constructed using a mixture of at least one flexible plastic material and at least one adhesive material. In lieu of incorporating an adhesive material into the plastic fastener, a novel item coupling process achieves fastener tackiness by applying heat onto the plastic fastener either prior to, during, or after being dispensed into the desired items.

Aligning gear

本发明关于一种校正机构，用于装配在贴标机上以校正标签的位置，所述校正机构包括气缸组件和装配在该气缸组件上的卡持组件，该气缸组件包括气缸和吸附件，该吸附件装配在该气缸上以吸附标签，该卡持组件包括二弹性件，该吸附件抵持所述二弹性件从而带动所述二弹性件靠近该吸附件并校正该吸附件上的标签。本发明的校正机构结构简单，实现了吸附标签过程中标签的自动校正。

Method and device for automatically winding ribbon on packaging bag

The packing bag is delivered continuously to the furrowed plates (40,41) of the furrowing device(26) by a bag delivering unit(14). The ribbon is delivered by a ribbon delivering unit(20) to the furrowed plates and cut by a cutter(186). A string is delivered to the buttom of the recess of the forming plate(62). The parallel arms(49,50) furrows the opened portion of the bag and makes a furrowed neck. The forming plate(62) ascends and cut the string and this string is bended around the neck. A twist hook twists the string with the ribbon around the neck of the packing bag. The furrowed plate ascends and the parallel arms saperates and the bag extrudes.

Apparel tag hanger containing fragrance material

본 고안은 태그 플레이트(10), 태그 고리(20) 및 의류 연결끈(30)으로 구성된 의류용 태그 걸게에 있어서, 상기 태그 플레이트(10)는 그 내부에 방향제(101)를 삽입시킴을 특징으로 하는 방향제를 함유한 의류용 태그 걸게를 제공하는 것이다. 또한 의류용 태그 걸게의 장식용 태그 플레이트의 기능성을 향상시킨 것으로 태그 플레이트 내부에 방향제를 삽입하여 의류에 전체적인 향기가 흡수되도록 개발한 의류용 태그 걸게를 제공하는 것이다. 이러한 방향성 의류용 태그 걸게는 의류로부터 향기를 은은하게 분취함으로써 고품격 의류의 기능을 부가할 수 있으며, 아로마 향 또는 피톤치트와 같은 인체에 유익한 성분을 포함시켜 사용자에게 정신적, 심리적 안정감을 부여하며 신체적으로도 피부 미용 및 노화 억제 등에 건강 증진 효과를 부여할 수 있다. 한편 본 고안의 방향성 의류용 태그 걸게는 종래 1회용에 불과했던 방향효과 제품을 최소 3개월 이상 지속적으로 유지하게 할 수 있는 것이다. 방향제, 의류용 태그, 걸게

Tag pin attacher

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Method and apparatus for labeling of support structures

An apparatus for labeling support structures includes: a chassis having a locomotive assembly; an effector assembly having a first end coupled to the chassis and a second end movable relative to the chassis; a label modification unit at the second end of the effector assembly, the label modification unit including an image sensor; and a controller coupled to the locomotive assembly, the effector assembly and the label modification unit, the controller configured to: obtain label modification data defining a location of a low powered display relative to a reference feature on a support structure for modifying content displayed by the display; control the locomotive assembly to travel to the support structure; detect the reference feature via image data captured at the image sensor; control the effector assembly to place the label modification unit at the location; and control the effector assembly and the label modification unit to modify the content.

Patent JPH0457292B2

Device for dispensing plastic fasteners

A device for dispensing an individual plastic fastener from a supply of fastener stock to couple together two or more objects. The supply of fastener stock includes a plurality of equidistantly spaced cross links which are coupled at one end to a continuous side rail. The fastener dispensing device includes a hollowed sharpened needle shaped to define a longitudinal bore and a feed mechanism for advancing the continuous side rail of the fastener stock into direct axial alignment behind the longitudinal bore of the hollowed needle. The feed mechanism includes a rotatably mounted feed shaft, a pair of feed wheels fixedly mounted on the feed shaft, each feed wheel comprising a plurality of sprockets which are sized and shaped to engage the supply of fastener stock, and first and second clutch wheels which are releasably matingly engageable with one another, the first clutch wheel being fixedly mounted on the feed shaft and the second clutch wheel being rotatably mounted on the feed shaft, each of the first and second clutch wheels including a plurality of ratchets. As a feature of the invention, the number of ratchets on each clutch wheel is at most equal to the number of sprockets on each feed wheel.

Patent JPS5616294B2

A kind of identification (RFID) tag

一种标识装置，它包括主体部份2和板带部分 3。通过使突出物12上的凸块12A与位于板带3的 一端上靠近孔21侧面的凹口14的底部上的键槽接 合，使直立的标识部分4相对于所述板带部分3保持 在不可转动的位置上。柱体5的扩大的且呈尖状的 端部7穿过由板带部分3折叠成的两个同轴孔且在 其后接合。尖端7由处于柱体5内的孔8中的敷贴 传动销传动穿过动物的耳朵。这样使得传动销与动 物组织不发生接触，从而避免了动物间的交叉感染。

Apparatus and method of attaching identification tag for box

The present invention relates to an apparatus for attaching an identification tag (L1) to the outer surface of a box by a tag bundle (L) with a plurality of identification tags (L1) continuously attached, including a base frame (1); a bundle drum (10) provided at one side of the base frame (1), with the tag bundle (L) being wound around the tag drum; an attaching plate (50) installed so that a protruding end faces the outer surface of the box, while the tag bundle (L) stored in the bundle drum (10) is transferred along the outer surface of the attaching plate; and a rewinder (100) installed on the base frame (1) to rewind the tag bundle (L) transferred along the bottom surface of the attaching plate (50). The tag bundle (L) is continuously transferred, and the identification tag (L1) provided to the tag bundle (L) is guided by the attaching plate (50) and is attached to the outer surface of the box. The tag bundle (L′) separated from the identification tag (L1) is wound around the rewinder (100). In the process of manufacturing the packing box, the electronic identification tag (L1) is automatically attached to the inside of the box, and thus identification of the packing box and the input/output of the information are performed, thereby improving the accuracy of the product production and inputting various information to the outer surface of the box.

Fastener supplier for affixing tags

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Connector

Locking pin material mounting device

Tying apparatus

Quick-release tag applicator.

An identification tag applicator is provided, which is especially suited to applying identification tags to animals. The applicator comprises a body (12) which has a driving rod housing (20) in which a driving rod (24) is slidably engaged. The driving rod (24) has a driving surface (28) adapted to receive a tag (60) which is to be applied. The applicator also has a trigger member (14) which is pivotably attached to the body (12). The trigger member (14) includes a connecting pin (46) which is adapted to selectively engage the trigger member (14) with the driving rod (24). A release mechanism automatically returns the driving rod (24) to a retracted position when the driving surface (28) of the rod (24) reaches a predetermined distance from the housing (20). The release mechanism ensures that the driving rod (24) is immediately retracted out of the way as soon as the tag is applied.

Procedure and device for application of a label to an article

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE APPLICATION OF A LABEL TO AN ARTICLE ABSTRACT OF THE INVENTION Procedure and device for application of a label to an article by means of an elastic fastening element. A label is separated from a magazine and conveyed via a guide towards a tube-shaped slit needle. The label is passed along the tip of the needle until the latter penetrates a pre-punched hole in the label. Thereafter, the label is withdrawn, threaded on the needle, and partly back into the magazine where it is retained. The tip of the needle is pressed through an article whereupon a retaining element is separated from a stem and its head is passed through the needle and thus also through the label and the article, When the needle is removed from the article the label remains hanging, anchored in the retaining element.

INFORMATION PRESENTATION DEVICE

FASTENER AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF

ATTACHE4 COMPRENANT UN ELEMENT FEMELLE10 QUI COMPORTE UN LOGEMENT5, UN ELEMENT MALE11 QUI PEUT S'ENGAGER DANS CE LOGEMENT ET UN ELEMENT FILIFORME12 RELIANT LES ELEMENTS FEMELLE ET MALE, ET ENSEMBLE D'UNE PLURALITE DE TELLES ATTACHES4. LES ELEMENTS FEMELLE ET MALE SONT MOULES EN RESINE SYNTHETIQUE THERMOPLASTIQUE ET SOUDES PAR FUSION A L'ELEMENT FILIFORME. L'ATTACHE, OU L'ENSEMBLE D'ATTACHES, EST FABRIQUEE PAR UN PROCEDE QUI CONSISTE A PLACER UN FIL12 A TRAVERS UN MOULE D'ELEMENT FEMELLE ET UN MOULE D'ELEMENT MALE, ENVOYER UNE RESINE THERMOPLASTIQUE FONDUE DANS LES MOULES, RETIRER LES ELEMENTS FEMELLE ET MALE MOULES, DEPLACER LE FIL VERS L'AVANT, REPETER LE MOULAGE D'UNE PLURALITE D'ELEMENTS FEMELLES ET MALES, ET SI NECESSAIRE COUPER LE FIL ENTRE L'ELEMENT FEMELLE D'UNE ATTACHE ET L'ELEMENT MALE D'UNE AUTRE ATTACHE. ATTACHE4 CONSISTING OF A FEMALE ELEMENT10 WHICH INCLUDES A HOUSING5, A MALE ELEMENT11 WHICH CAN ENGAGE IN THIS HOUSING AND A FILIFORME12 ELEMENT CONNECTING THE FEMALE AND MALE ELEMENTS, AND TOGETHER A PLURALITY OF SUCH ATTACHES4. THE FEMALE AND MALE ELEMENTS ARE MOLDED IN THERMOPLASTIC SYNTHETIC RESIN AND FUSION WELDED TO THE FILIFORN ELEMENT. THE TIE, OR ASSEMBLY OF TIES, IS MANUFACTURED BY A PROCESS THAT CONSISTS OF PLACING A WIRE12 THROUGH A MOLD OF A FEMALE ELEMENT AND A MOLD OF A MALE ELEMENT, SEND A MELT THERMOPLASTIC RESIN IN THE MOLDS, REMOVE THE FEMALE AND MALE ELEMENTS MOLDED, MOVE THE WIRE FORWARD, REPEAT THE MOLDING OF A PLURALITY OF FEMALE AND MALE ELEMENTS, AND IF NECESSARY CUT THE WIRE BETWEEN THE FEMALE ELEMENT OF A TIE AND THE MALE ELEMENT OF ANOTHER ATTACHMENT.

Labelling machine with label magazine - has distributor tray which is lowered on to each object being labelled as it passes magazine

The labelling machine has a stack of labels (E) which are dispensed by the distributor (3) below the vertical magazine (2). The distributor is controlled by a hydraulic cylinder. The distributor consists of fingers which fit in the interspaces of the fixed fingers (1). The label is picked up by the powered roller (8) by its edges. The roller is driven by the motor (9) through the belt (10). The bottles (0) are conveyed under the labeller and the labelling head is lowered onto each bottle as it passes the station.

APPARATUS FOR CLOSING FASTENERS

Patent FR2535682B1

SEALING DEVICE WITH IDENTIFICATION SUPPORT

PINS DISPENSING APPARATUS FOR LABELS

Electronic security tag with loop, protecting, sealing or identifying equipment and objects, includes tab attachment and permanently-locking strand holding them together

The carrier (9) has an attachment (10) for a tab (3) and a permanent locking strand (4) holding them together. The strand is a destructible component (4) fixed to the tab. The carrier and tab have through-holes (12) in which the flexible strand (4) is engaged when inserted. Carrier and/or tab have cutters (13) severing the strand during their separation, after prior connection. Complementary components (3, 10) engage for attachment. The locking mechanism is formed inside through-holes (12) of the complementary parts, which allow the flexible strand to be engaged. These complementary parts have adjacent components in the through-holes, presenting sharp edges (14) cutting the strand during separation of substrate and tag, after prior connection. The support chamber (14) holds identification comprising programmable integrated circuit electronics (15). The insertion opening for them, is sealed by thermal welding of the parts (16) of the substrate which form the opening. The flexible strand is fixed to the tab and passes through the hole penetrating it, being held by catches (7, 8). The strand is beaded (113) with conical locking sections, permitting insertion but not extraction through the catches. The construction and its variants are further detailed in accordance with the foregoing principles. An independent claim is included for an injection mold.

SECURITY CLIP FOR LABELS, SHEETS AND SIMILAR

a. Attache comprenant une tige avec une extrémité matée pourvue de deux crochets et une autre extrémité avec pente d'engagement et passage pour l'introduction de la tête à engager avec les crochets. b. Attache caractérisée en ce que la partie d'engagement comprend un corps creux ayant deux ouvertures opposées aptes à permettre l'introduction de la tête sans obligation de considérer le côté d'entrée, le corps contenant deux saillies fixes solidaires des parois intérieures et aptes à engager élastiquement le col de cette tête en-dessous des crochets indépendamment du sens d'entrée de cette tête dans ce corps d'engagement. c. Dispositif applicable à l'étiquetage d'articles mis à la vente. at. Attachment comprising a rod with a mated end provided with two hooks and another end with engagement slope and passage for the introduction of the head to be engaged with the hooks. b. Clip characterized in that the engagement part comprises a hollow body having two opposite openings able to allow the introduction of the head without obligation to consider the entry side, the body containing two fixed projections integral with the interior walls and able to elastically engage the neck of this head below the hooks independently of the direction of entry of this head into this engagement body. vs. Device applicable to the labeling of articles offered for sale.

SELF-LOCKING DEVICE IN PARTICULAR FOR A LINK OR THE LIKE TO BE FIXED TO A SUPPORT

Device for strapping e.g. cable bundle together - has element with free end which engages in housing with locking arrangement

A device for strapping objects such as a bundle of cables together or attaching a label (50) to a packet (60). It consists of an element (15) with a free end and a housing (11) which incorporates a channel for engaging the free end (16) of the element. The channel has a locking arrangement which can be bent sideways by the element. The locking device has a free end which protrudes into the channel. The locking device consists of a sheet fixed along the axis of the channel and is pushed side ways when the strap is buckled. The channel extends from one end of the housing to the other.

LABEL FOR GAS BOTTLE AND MACHINE FOR ITS APPLICATION

Holder for label or information leaflet on bottle neck comprises ring with projecting rod and head shaped to fit through slot in label

The label or leaflet holder consists of a ring (3) with a projecting rod (4) and a rounded head (5) that is inserted through a slot in the label or leaflet. The head and slot are shaped so that in one relative angular position the head can pass through the slot, while in another it is retained, so that the label or leaflet can slip off. The ring is made with two overlapping free ends (3A, 3B) connected by a spacer (6).

APPARATUS FOR CLOSING ATTACHES

APPAREIL POUR LA FERMETURE ET LA DISTRIBUTION D'ATTACHES AUTO-VERROUILLABLES QUI COMPREND UN PORTE-EMBOITEMENT ET UN PORTE-EMBOUTS MALES, ASSEMBLES A LA FACON D'UNE PINCE. LE PORTE-EMBOITEMENTS 1 COMPORTE UNE GORGE 11, POUR LE MAINTIEN DES EMBOITEMENTS D'UNE PLURALITE D'ATTACHES EN SERIE, ET UN POUSSOIR 13, POUR APPLIQUER LA PLURALITE DE CES EMBOITEMENTS VERS UNE OUVERTURE 20 SITUEE A L'EXTREMITE AVANT DU PORTE-EMBOITEMENTS. LE PORTE-EMBOUTS MALES 2 COMPORTE DE MEME UNE GORGE 23, 24, POUR LE MAINTIEN DES EMBOUTS MALES DE LA MEME PLURALITE D'ATTACHES DANS LA MEME DISPOSITION EN SERIE, ET UN POUSSOIR 26, POUR APPLIQUER LA PLURALITE DES EMBOUTS MALES VERS UNE OUVERTURE SITUEE A L'EXTREMITE AVANT DU PORTE-EMBOUTS MALES. DES MOYENS DE PRESSION 40, 41 PRESSENT L'EMBOUT MALE D'UNE ATTACHE DANS L'EMBOITEMENT DE LA MEME ATTACHE, AUX EXTREMITES AVANT CORRESPONDANTES DU PORTE-EMBOITEMENTS ET DU PORTE-EMBOUTS MALES. L'INVENTION PERMET D'EFFECTUER DE FACON MECANIQUE ET CONTINUE LA FERMETURE D'ATTACHES, NOTAMMENT DU TYPE A FILAMENT. APPARATUS FOR THE CLOSING AND DISTRIBUTION OF SELF-LOCKING FASTENERS WHICH INCLUDES A SNAP-HOLDER AND A MALE BIT-HOLDER, ASSEMBLED LIKE A PLIERS. THE SOCKET HOLDER 1 INCLUDES A THROAT 11, FOR MAINTAINING THE SLEEVES OF A PLURALITY OF ATTACHMENTS IN SERIES, AND A TAPPET 13, TO APPLY THE PLURALITY OF THESE SOCKETS TOWARDS AN OPENING 20 LOCATED AT THE FRONT END OF THE DOOR. HOUSING. THE MALES BIT HOLDER 2 ALSO HAS A THROAT 23, 24, FOR MAINTAINING THE MALES BOLTS OF THE SAME PLURALITY OF ATTACHMENTS IN THE SAME ARRANGEMENT IN SERIES, AND A PUSHBUT 26, TO APPLY THE PLURALITY OF THE MALES BOLTS TOWARDS AN OPENING LOCATED AT THE FRONT END OF THE MALES BIT HOLDER. PRESSURE MEANS 40, 41 PRESS THE MALE END OF A FASTENER IN THE RECESSING OF THE SAME FASTENER, AT THE CORRESPONDING FRONT ENDS OF THE FITTING-CARRIER AND OF THE MALMUG-HOLDER. THE INVENTION ALLOWS TO PERFORM MECHANICALLY AND CONTINUES THE CLOSING OF ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR COUPLING THE ENDS OF A FILAMENTARY TIE