Fastener assembly and method of making the same
First Claim
1. A fastener assembly for use in tagging an article of commerce, said fastener assembly comprising:
- a) a plastic fastener comprising an elongated filament having a first end and a second end, a transverse bar disposed at the first end of the elongated filament and a paddle disposed at the second end of the elongated filament, the paddle having a recess; and
b) a security device disposed within the recess of the paddle.
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Abstract
A fastener assembly for use in tagging an article of commerce and in detecting the unauthorized removal of the article from a store or other business establishment. The fastener assembly comprises a plastic fastener comprising an elongated filament having a first end and a second end, a transverse bar disposed at the first end of the elongated filament and a paddle disposed at the second end of the elongated filament. The paddle is shaped to include a recess. The fastener assembly also comprises an electronic article surveillance (EAS) security device which is disposed within the recess of the paddle. A cover is mounted over the recess so as to trap the security device within the paddle. A method of manufacturing the fastener assembly can be accomplished by continuously molding a length of fastener stock to form a plastic fastener having a recess formed therein, disposing a security device within the recess of the plastic fastener and mounting a cover over the recess so as to trap the security device within the fastener.
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13 Claims
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1. A fastener assembly for use in tagging an article of commerce, said fastener assembly comprising:
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a) a plastic fastener comprising an elongated filament having a first end and a second end, a transverse bar disposed at the first end of the elongated filament and a paddle disposed at the second end of the elongated filament, the paddle having a recess; and b) a security device disposed within the recess of the paddle.
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2. A fastener assembly for use in tagging an article of commerce, said fastener assembly comprising:
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a) a plastic fastener comprising an elongated filament having a first end and a second end, a transverse bar disposed at the first end of the elongated filament and a paddle disposed at the second end of the elongated filament, the paddle having a recess; b) a security device disposed within the recess of the paddle; and c) a cover mounted over the recess so as to trap said security device within the paddle of said fastener. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5)
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6. An electronic article surveillance (EAS) system comprising:
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a) a fastener assembly for use in tagging an article of commerce, said fastener assembly comprising; i) a plastic fastener comprising an elongated filament having a first end and a second end, a transverse bar disposed at the first end of the elongated filament and a paddle disposed at the second end of the elongated filament, the paddle having a recess, and ii) a security device disposed within the recess of the paddle; and b) a monitoring device located at a monitoring point, said monitoring device being capable of detecting the presence of the security device in said fastener assembly if moved in close proximity to the monitoring point. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of manufacturing a fastener assembly, comprising the steps of:
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a) providing a plastic fastener comprising an elongated filament having a first end and a second end, a transverse bar disposed at the first end of the elongated filament and a paddle disposed at the second end of the elongated filament, the paddle having a recess; b) disposing a security device within the recess of the plastic fastener; and c) mounting a cover over the recess so as to trap the security device within the fastener. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13)
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Specification