US3775882A
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Tag
Assignee: Hardy Co
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Filing: 1971-12-22
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1991-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A tag for identifying or describing objects such as plants or other nursery stock is formed by stamping a pattern from a flexible sheet material and including in the pattern a crescentshaped aperture adapted to receive a barbed tab. The tab is on the end of an arm formed in the body of the tag and forms an opening through which a stalk of the plant or the like passes when the tag is attached to the plant. The crescent-shaped aperture is uniquely shaped together with the barbed tab to securely hold the arm in place around the stalk when the tag is attached thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 P Wheeler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:25
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/04; G09F3/08; G09F3/18; G09F3/20; G09F3/206
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A tag adapted to be attached to an article such as a branch or the like, said tag comprising: a body formed of planar stock, said body including a first aperture adjacent onv end of said body to define an arm, said first aperture having a dimension sufficiently large to encompass an article to which said tag is to be attached, said body including a slot extending from an edge of said first aperture to the periphery of said body to define a free end of said arm, said free end of said arm including a projection adjacent the end to form a barb, said body including a second aperture spaced from said first aperture and shaped to receive and hold the barbed end of said arm to hold said tag in place on an article when said arm is extended around the article and the barbed end of said arm inserted into said second aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A tag adapted to be attached to an article such as a branch or the like, said tag comprising: a body formed of planar stock, said body including a first aperture adjacent onv end of said body to define an arm, said first aperture having a dimension sufficiently large to encompass an article to which said tag is to be attached, said body including a slot extending from an edge of said first aperture to the periphery of said body to define a free end of said arm, said free end of said arm including a projection adjacent the end to form a barb, said body including a second aperture spaced from said first aperture and shaped to receive and hold the barbed end of said arm to hold said tag in place on an article when said arm is extended around the article and the barbed end of said arm inserted into said second aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The tag as defined in claim 1 wherein said slot defines a tapered free end of said arm which extends generally toward said second aperture to facilitate insertion therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The tag as defined in claim 2 wherein said first aperture includes a curved portion defining a curved arm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The tag as defined in claim 3 wherein said first aperture is shaped to define said projection on said arm, which projection extends generally toward said first aperture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The tag as defined in claim 4 wherein said second aperture is crescent-shaped to securely hold the barbed end of said arm when inserted therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The tag as defined in claim 5 wherein said slot extends substantially between at least portions of said first and second apertures.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |