US4428134A
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Closure tab
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-10-21
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Granted: 1984-01-31
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Expires: 2002-10-21
Abstract
Abstract A tab which is readily imprinted with indicia comprises a substantially rigid substrate having a thermal or electrostatic sensitive print medium thereon. The tab is provided with attachment means for readily securing the tab to various merchandise.
Inventors
- 👤 Orlan M. Arnold
- 👤 Billy P. Noyes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 16:04
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/15; Y10T24/155
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A closure tab which is readily coded by printing means and used for securing and closing the bag neck of a flexible bag containing merchandise comprising: a composite comprising a substantially rigid substrate, said substantially rigid substrate being characterized by sufficient rigidity so as to allow same to readily secure to and close the bag neck of a flexible bag, a thin layer of adhesive applied to one side of said substantially rigid substrate and bonded thereto, said thin layer of adhesive being adapted to receive a print sensitive medium, a print sensitive medium applied to said thin layer of adhesive on said one side of said substantially rigid substrate and bonded thereto so as to form said composite, said print sensitive medium being readily coded by said printing means while bonded to said substantially rigid substrate forming said composite wherein an edge portion of the composite is provided with means for receiving the bag neck of a flexible bag containing merchandise for securing and closing said flexible bag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A closure tab which is readily coded by printing means and used for securing and closing the bag neck of a flexible bag containing merchandise comprising: a composite comprising a substantially rigid substrate, said substantially rigid substrate being characterized by sufficient rigidity so as to allow same to readily secure to and close the bag neck of a flexible bag, a thin layer of adhesive applied to one side of said substantially rigid substrate and bonded thereto, said thin layer of adhesive being adapted to receive a print sensitive medium, a print sensitive medium applied to said thin layer of adhesive on said one side of said substantially rigid substrate and bonded thereto so as to form said composite, said print sensitive medium being readily coded by said printing means while bonded to said substantially rigid substrate forming said composite wherein an edge portion of the composite is provided with means for receiving the bag neck of a flexible bag containing merchandise for securing and closing said flexible bag.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A closure tab according to claim 1 wherein said substantially rigid substrate is made of plastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A closure tab according to claim 2 wherein said plastic is selected from the group consisting of polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride and polyamide.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A closure tab according to claim 1 wherein said sensitive medium is a thermal printing laminar paper.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A closure tab according to claim 4 wherein said sensitive medium is applied to said substrate by means of a pressure sensitive adhesive.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A closure tab according to claim 4 wherein said sensitive medium is applied to said substrate by means of a thermal sensitive adhesive.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A closure tab according to claim 1 wherein said electrostatic sensitive medium is a printing laminar paper.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A closure tab according to claim 7 wherein said sensitive medium is applied to said substrate by means of a pressure sensitive adhesive.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A closure tab according to claim 7 wherein said sensitive medium is applied to said substrate by means of a thermal sensitive adhesive.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
A closure tab according to claim 7 wherein said substrate is color coded.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
A closure tab according to claim 1 wherein said substrate is color coded.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
A closure tab according to claim 1 wherein said substantially rigid substrate is selected from the group consisting of plastic impregnated paper and impregnated fabric.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
41 words
A closure tab according to claim 1 wherein said means for receiving comprises an opening on the edge portion of said composite having an inwardly enlarging aperture for receiving the bag neck of a flexible bag for closing said flexible bag.
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