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Fabric security label
Assignee: Avery Dennison Retail Information Services LLC
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Filing: 1996-02-07
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Granted: 1996-12-10
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Expires: 2016-02-07
Abstract
Abstract A security label is attached to a fabric material for producing a signal when passed through a magnetic sensing field to produce a signal as an anti theft device for retail stores. The security label including a security device, such as a metallic strip, is attached to garments, apparel, soft goods (towels, etc.) and footwear (sneakers, etc.). The methods for attaching the security labels to the fabric materials include allowing convenient removal of the security device after the sales transaction and include permanent attachment. The security labels are attached to woven, coated, and synthetic fabrics by conventional sewing, heat sealing and/or ultrasonic sealing.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas R. Loemker
- 👤 Raymond A. Blanchard, Jr.
- 👤 Gerald R. Bradley
- 👤 John R. Wilhovsky
- 👤 Paul A. Chamandy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:24
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B13/00; G08B13/22; G08B13/24; G08B13/2402; G08B13/2428; G08B13/2434; G08B13/2437; G08B13/244; G08B13/2445
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A security label for attaching to a garment formed from a first fabric material, the security label being detected when passed through a magnetic sensing field to produce a signal, said security label comprising: a first portion formed from a second fabric material attached to said garment at a predetermined location on said first portion; a security device attached to said first portion for interrupting said sensing field when said security device passes through said sensing field to produce said signal; a cut line marking on said first portion located adjacent said predetermined location to provide an option for removing said security device from said garment at said cut line marking while at the retail store or after said garment has been removed from the retail store; and a second portion connected to said first portion, said second portion having garment information thereon including care instructions for said garment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A security label for attaching to a garment formed from a first fabric material, the security label being detected when passed through a magnetic sensing field to produce a signal, said security label comprising: a first portion formed from a second fabric material attached to said garment at a predetermined location on said first portion; a security device attached to said first portion for interrupting said sensing field when said security device passes through said sensing field to produce said signal; a cut line marking on said first portion located adjacent said predetermined location to provide an option for removing said security device from said garment at said cut line marking while at the retail store or after said garment has been removed from the retail store; and a second portion connected to said first portion, said second portion having garment information thereon including care instructions for said garment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The security label according to claim 1 wherein said first portion includes two sections forming a pocket for receiving said security device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The security label according to claim 2 wherein said two sections are heat sealed together for completely enclosing said security device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security label according to claim 2 wherein said two sections are formed by looping said second fabric material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The security label according to claim 2 wherein said two sections consist of two different materials.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The security label according to claim 1 wherein said first portion includes a tab for attaching the security label to said first fabric material of said garment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The security label according to claim 1 wherein said first portion includes two tabs for attaching the security label to said first fabric material of said garment by sewing through said two tabs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The security label according to claim 1 wherein said first portion includes a tab and said second portion includes a tab for attaching the security label to said first fabric material of said garment.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
The security label according to claim 1 wherein said second portion substantially covers said first portion, said second portion having a free end sewed with said first portion for attaching the security label to said garment to restrict access to said first portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
142 words
A security label for attaching to a garment formed from a first fabric material, the security label being detected when passed through a magnetic sensing field to produce a signal, said security label comprising: a strip of woven fabric material attached to said garment at a predetermined location on said strip; a pocket woven in said strip; a security device inserted in said pocket for interrupting said magnetic sensing field when said security device passes through said magnetic sensing field to produce said signal; and a cut line marking on said strip located adjacent said predetermined location to provide an option for removing said security device from said garment at said cut line marking while at the retail store or after said garment has been removed from the retail store; said strip having garment information thereon including care instructions for said garment.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
142 words
A security label for attaching to a garment formed from a first fabric material, the security label being detected when passed through a magnetic sensing field to produce a signal, said security label comprising: a strip of woven fabric material attached to said garment at a predetermined location on said strip; a pocket woven in said strip; a security device inserted in said pocket for interrupting said magnetic sensing field when said security device passes through said magnetic sensing field to produce said signal; and a cut line marking on said strip located adjacent said predetermined location to provide an option for removing said security device from said garment at said cut line marking while at the retail store or after said garment has been removed from the retail store; said strip having garment information thereon including care instructions for said garment.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The security label according to claim 10 wherein said strip includes a tab for attaching the security label to said first fabric material of said garment.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The security label according to claim 10 wherein said pocket includes two woven layers, one of said layers having garment information thereon.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
The security label according to claim 10 wherein said strip of woven fabric material is heated for sealing said pocket for completely enclosing said security device.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
140 words
A security label for attaching to a garment formed from a first fabric material, the security label being detected when passed through a magnetic sensing field to produce a signal, said security label comprising: a strip of a second fabric material; a security device attached to said strip for interrupting said magnetic sensing field when said security device passes through said magnetic sensing field to produce said signal; a tab connected to said strip for attaching said security label to said first fabric material of said garment at a predetermined location on said tab; and a cut line marking on said strip located adjacent said predetermined location to provide an option for removing said security device from said garment at said cut line marking while at the retail store or after said garment has been removed from the retail store.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
140 words
A security label for attaching to a garment formed from a first fabric material, the security label being detected when passed through a magnetic sensing field to produce a signal, said security label comprising: a strip of a second fabric material; a security device attached to said strip for interrupting said magnetic sensing field when said security device passes through said magnetic sensing field to produce said signal; a tab connected to said strip for attaching said security label to said first fabric material of said garment at a predetermined location on said tab; and a cut line marking on said strip located adjacent said predetermined location to provide an option for removing said security device from said garment at said cut line marking while at the retail store or after said garment has been removed from the retail store.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security device label according to claim 14 wherein said strip forms a pocket for receiving said security device.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security label according to claim 15 wherein said pocket is heat sealed to completely enclose said security device.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The security label according to claim 14 wherein said tab is integrally formed from said strip.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
152 words
A method of making a security label for attaching to a garment made from a first fabric material, the security label being detected when passed through a magnetic sensing field to produce a signal, said method comprises the steps of: forming a pocket from a second fabric material; placing a security device in said pocket for interrupting said magnetic sensing field when said security device passes through said magnetic sensing field to produce said signal; heat sealing said pocket for completely enclosing said security device; providing a tab for attaching said pocket to said first fabric material of said garment at a predetermined location; and placing a cut line marking on said second fabric material adjacent said predetermined location to provide an option for removing said security device from said garment at said cut line marking while at the retail store or after said garment has been removed from the retail store.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
152 words
A method of making a security label for attaching to a garment made from a first fabric material, the security label being detected when passed through a magnetic sensing field to produce a signal, said method comprises the steps of: forming a pocket from a second fabric material; placing a security device in said pocket for interrupting said magnetic sensing field when said security device passes through said magnetic sensing field to produce said signal; heat sealing said pocket for completely enclosing said security device; providing a tab for attaching said pocket to said first fabric material of said garment at a predetermined location; and placing a cut line marking on said second fabric material adjacent said predetermined location to provide an option for removing said security device from said garment at said cut line marking while at the retail store or after said garment has been removed from the retail store.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
200 words
A method of making a security label for attaching to a garment made from a first fabric material, the security label being detected when passed through a magnetic sensing field to produce a signal, said method comprises the steps of: folding a second fabric material a first time forming a pocket, said pocket includes a first layer and a second layer substantially parallel to said first layer; placing a security device in said pocket for interrupting said magnetic field when said security device passes through said magnetic sensing field to produce said signal; heat sealing said pocket for completely enclosing said security device; folding said second material a second time to locate a third layer to substantially cover said second layer to permit sewing the security label to said first fabric material of the garment through said third layer, said second layer and said first layer, said third layer having garment information thereon including care instructions; and placing a cut line marking on said second fabric material to provide an option for removing said security device from said garment at said cut line marking while at the retail store or after said garment has been removed from the retail store.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
200 words
A method of making a security label for attaching to a garment made from a first fabric material, the security label being detected when passed through a magnetic sensing field to produce a signal, said method comprises the steps of: folding a second fabric material a first time forming a pocket, said pocket includes a first layer and a second layer substantially parallel to said first layer; placing a security device in said pocket for interrupting said magnetic field when said security device passes through said magnetic sensing field to produce said signal; heat sealing said pocket for completely enclosing said security device; folding said second material a second time to locate a third layer to substantially cover said second layer to permit sewing the security label to said first fabric material of the garment through said third layer, said second layer and said first layer, said third layer having garment information thereon including care instructions; and placing a cut line marking on said second fabric material to provide an option for removing said security device from said garment at said cut line marking while at the retail store or after said garment has been removed from the retail store.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-12-10 | 2000-06-10 | 2000-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-12-10 | 2004-06-10 | 2004-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-12-10 | 2008-06-10 | 2008-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |