US3628267A
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Label attachment
Assignee: National Bank of North America
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Filing: 1966-12-07
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1986-12-07
Abstract
Abstract A label attachment arrangement comprising a tacklike element whose shank passes through a label and an article of merchandise. The shank is encased by and interlocked in a button. A plierlike attachment tool and a cutting tool for label removal.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur J Minasy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:36
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B73/00; E05B73/0017; E05B73/0047; E05B73/0052
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
In combination with a sheet-shaped portion of an article of merchandise, a thin flat label, a tacklike fastener element having an expansive head and a thin elongated shank, said shank passing through said sheet-shaped portion and through a small opening in saId label, a thick button element having an opening therethrough closely accommodating said shank, said opening in said label being smaller than the thickness of said button element, said button element being drawn up on said shank and tightly pressing said sheet-shaped portion and said label between itself and the expansive head of said tacklike fastener element, said button element and said shank being solidly interlocked with each other near the end of said button element furthest removed from said label.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
In combination with a sheet-shaped portion of an article of merchandise, a thin flat label, a tacklike fastener element having an expansive head and a thin elongated shank, said shank passing through said sheet-shaped portion and through a small opening in saId label, a thick button element having an opening therethrough closely accommodating said shank, said opening in said label being smaller than the thickness of said button element, said button element being drawn up on said shank and tightly pressing said sheet-shaped portion and said label between itself and the expansive head of said tacklike fastener element, said button element and said shank being solidly interlocked with each other near the end of said button element furthest removed from said label.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A label attachment arrangement as in claim 1 wherein said button element includes an expansive flange portion which presses against said label and sheet-shaped portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A label attachment arrangement as in claim 1 wherein said button element is made of a high density plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A label attachment arrangement as in claim 1 wherein said shank is formed of wire with a pointed tip which bends back and penetrates said button element to effect said interlock in fishhook fashion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A label attachment arrangement as in claim 4 wherein said button element is formed with a central recess in one end to accommodate and enclose the bent back portion of said wire shank.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A combination as in claim 1 wherein said label is located adjacent said button element and said sheet-shaped portion is located adjacent said expansive head.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-12-20 | 1975-06-21 | 1975-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-20 | 1979-06-21 | 1979-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-20 | 1983-06-21 | 1983-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |