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US3933560A
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Tag wicket
Assignee: Dennison Eastman Corp
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Filing: 1973-07-23
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Granted: 1976-01-20
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Expires: 1993-07-23
Abstract
Abstract A wicket for tags comprising a pair of spaced, generally parallel end sections and an intermediate connector strip, the ends of said intermediate strip being integrally joined to one end of each end section and forming a generally Z shape configuration, said wicket being particularly adapted for use as a tag hanger.
Inventors
- 👤 William H. Muttera
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:17
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/08; G09F3/14; G09F3/10; G09F3/02; G09F2003/0208; G09F2003/023; G09F2003/0257; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1002; Y10T156/1051; Y10T156/1052; Y10T156/1062; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49789; Y10T29/49798
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A method for forming a tag fastener without substantial waste and securing a tag thereto, comprising the steps: cutting a web of sheet-like material into a multiplicity of continuous thin nestable strips of material, each said strip comprising a pair of spaced, generally parallel end sections and an intermediate connector strip, the ends of said intermediate connector strip being integrally joined to one end of each end section to form a generally Z shaped configuration; folding each said strip at a point along the intermediate connector strip between the parallel end sections, thereby forming a generally triangular configuration having a base and an apex; and bonding a tag to the base of said triangular configuration.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
115 words
A method for forming a tag fastener without substantial waste and securing a tag thereto, comprising the steps: cutting a web of sheet-like material into a multiplicity of continuous thin nestable strips of material, each said strip comprising a pair of spaced, generally parallel end sections and an intermediate connector strip, the ends of said intermediate connector strip being integrally joined to one end of each end section to form a generally Z shaped configuration; folding each said strip at a point along the intermediate connector strip between the parallel end sections, thereby forming a generally triangular configuration having a base and an apex; and bonding a tag to the base of said triangular configuration.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1, one end section being inserted through the loop of an article of clothing prior to the folding thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the bonding step comprises adhesively attaching the tag to the fastener.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
91 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the cutting step comprises: advancing the sheet of material along an axis of movement; and moving a die cutter having a pair of spaced generally parallel end section cutters and an intermediate connector cutter disposed in a generally "Z" configuration into cutting engagement with the sheet of material, the pair of end section cutters being disposed at an acute angle relative to the axis of material movement and intersecting the lateral edges of the sheet material to form pointed ends on the strip end sections.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-01-19 | 1979-07-21 | 1980-01-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-01-19 | 1983-07-21 | 1984-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-01-19 | 1987-07-21 | 1988-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |