US4306745A
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Bag seal
Assignee: American Casting and Manufacturing Corp
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Filing: 1980-01-17
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Granted: 1981-12-22
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Expires: 2000-01-17
Abstract
Abstract A composite molded plastic bag tie is disclosed for use in sealing bags such as money bags and the like. A bag temperproofing seal is provided having an elongated tie portion for encircling the neck of the bag in combination with a tie holder portion which mounts the tie and which includes a bag gripping portion and an identification tag. The tie, which is a commercially available cable or similar tie including an elongated toothed portion and a pawl portion, is mounted on the tie holder so that the pawl portion of the tie is enclosed in a sealed box which prevents tampering with the pawl so that the tie bag cannot be released or removed from the sealed bag without being destroyed.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald D. Wenk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 10:08
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/02; G09F3/03; G09F3/0305; G09F3/0347; G09F3/0352; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/48; Y10T292/4945; Y10T292/496
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
A composite bag seal for sealing a flexible bag neck comprising the combination of: a flexible elongated tie having a pawl at one end and ratchet teeth extending along the tie toward the opposite end; and a tie holder having means for retaining the tie including a housing for the tie pawl.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
52 words
A composite bag seal for sealing a flexible bag neck comprising the combination of: a flexible elongated tie having a pawl at one end and ratchet teeth extending along the tie toward the opposite end; and a tie holder having means for retaining the tie including a housing for the tie pawl.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The composite bag seal as claimed in claim 1 in which said housing comprises a sealed box-like member with spaced slots for passing the tie.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The composite bag seal as claimed in claim 1 in which the tie holder comprises an elongated tie mounting strap extending from a tag portion with the pawl housing positioned intermediate the mounting strap and the tag portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The composite bag seal as claimed in claim 2 in which said box-like member has one side hinged for facilitating the insertion of the tie pawl.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The composite bag seal as claimed in claim 3 in which said tie holder mounting strap is corrugated with spaced slots positioned in the corrugations for receiving the tie.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The composite bag seal as claimed in claim 3 which further comprises spaced lugs on the end of said strap opposite to the tag.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The composite bag seal as claimed in claim 1 which comprises nylon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The composite bag seal as claimed in claim 1 which comprises polyethylene.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The composite bag seal as claimed in claim 3 which further comprises bag engaging points on said tie mounting strap.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The composite bag seal as claimed in claim 3 which further comprises indicia on said tag portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
46 words
A tie holder for a composite bag sealer for use with an elongated cable tie having ratchet teeth and a pawl comprising the combination of an elongated tie mounting strap, a tag portion, and a housing for the tie pawl connecting said strap and said tag.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
46 words
A tie holder for a composite bag sealer for use with an elongated cable tie having ratchet teeth and a pawl comprising the combination of an elongated tie mounting strap, a tag portion, and a housing for the tie pawl connecting said strap and said tag.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The tie holder as claimed in claim 11 in which said housing comprises a sealed box-like member with spaced slots for passing the tie.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
The tie holder as claimed in claim 12 in which said box-like member has one side hinged for facilitating the insertion of the tie pawl.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
The tie holder as claimed in claim 11 in which said tie holder mounting strap is corrugated with spaced slots positioned in the corrugations for receiving the tie.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
The composite bag seal as claimed in claim 11 which further comprises spaced lugs at the end of said strap opposite to the tag.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
11 words
The tie holder as claimed in claim 11 which comprises nylon.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
11 words
The tie holder as claimed in claim 1 which comprises polyethylene.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
The tie holder as claimed in claim 11 which further comprises bag engaging points on said tie mounting strap.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
The tie holder as claimed in claim 11 which further comprises indicia on said tag portion.
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) | 1984-12-21 | 1985-06-22 | 1985-12-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-12-21 | 1989-06-22 | 1989-12-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-12-21 | 1993-06-22 | 1993-12-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |