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EAS ready paperboard

  • US 6,275,156 B1
  • Filed: 02/07/2000
  • Issued: 08/14/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/07/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for producing EAS security tags or packaging blanks with integral security circuits in which such circuits are completely hidden, comprising:

  • a) selecting a first sheet of paperboard material having an outer surface and an inner surface;

    b) printing graphics substantially over the outer surface of said first sheet;

    c) applying to the inner surface of said first sheet a plurality of EAS circuits comprising inductor/capacitor elements tuned to resonate at a specified frequency when exposed to electromagnetic energy;

    d) bonding a second sheet of paperboard material to the first sheet so as to sandwich the EAS circuits therebetween; and

    e) converting the bonded sheets of step (d) into separate EAS tags or packaging blanks.

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