US4529636A
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Fastening apparatus for twist ties
Assignee: Mobil Oil AS
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Filing: 1983-07-11
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Granted: 1985-07-16
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Expires: 2003-07-11
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a fastening apparatus for fastening a gang of edge-connected but separable twist ties to a desired surface. The apparatus includes a material having a first adhesive coated surface secured to the gang of ties and a second adhesive coated surface, opposite the first, for securing the gang of ties to the desired surface. A releasable protective cover covers the second adhesive coated surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H. Olson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:48
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D63/00; B65D63/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/813; Y10S206/82; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/15; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/14; Y10T428/1471; Y10T428/15; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24752
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A twist tie system whereby a plurality of edge-connected, separable twist ties forming a gang of twist ties can be fastened to a surface, said system comprising: a material having front and back opposing surfaces, said material being fastened at one of said surfaces to a surface of said gang of twist ties, an adhesive layer coating the other of said surfaces of said material, said other surface being exposable to permit fastening of said material and gang of twist ties to a surface by means of said adhesive layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A twist tie system whereby a plurality of edge-connected, separable twist ties forming a gang of twist ties can be fastened to a surface, said system comprising: a material having front and back opposing surfaces, said material being fastened at one of said surfaces to a surface of said gang of twist ties, an adhesive layer coating the other of said surfaces of said material, said other surface being exposable to permit fastening of said material and gang of twist ties to a surface by means of said adhesive layer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A system as in claim 1, further comprising a removable protective material covering said adhesive layer, said protective material being removable to expose said adhesive layer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A system as in claim 1, wherein said material is formed of a strip which extends across said gang of twist ties.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A system as in claim 3, wherein said strip does not extend beyond a perimeter of said gang of twist ties.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A system as in claim 1, wherein said one surface of said material is fastened to said surface of said gang of twist ties by means of an adhesive layer.
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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) | 1988-07-15 | 1989-01-14 | 1989-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-07-15 | 1993-01-14 | 1993-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-07-15 | 1997-01-14 | 1997-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |