Apparatus and method for the distribution of consumer product information
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1. A hang tag for attachment to a product, comprising:
- an optical memory encoded with selected information to which the hang tag is attached;
a protective enclosure dimensioned to receive said optical memory;
attachment means for selectively attaching said protective enclosure to a product; and
access means, including permanently alterable means, cooperating with said protective enclosure for initially obstructing said optical memory from being removed from said protective enclosure and for subsequently permanently eliminating any obstruction to allow for free movement of said optical memory from and into said protective enclosure after said access means is altered by a user to allow said optical memory to be initially withdrawn from said protective enclosure, said attachment means forming at least part of said permanently alterable means.
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Abstract
The hang tag and method for labeling products. The hang tag is composed of a digital memory encoded with product information and a connecting member which removably couples the digital memory to the product. In this way, the hang tag provides consumers with a wealth of information relating to accessories, operating instructions, general company data, customer service information, web site links, telephone contacts, and other information consumers may find useful.
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1. A hang tag for attachment to a product, comprising:
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an optical memory encoded with selected information to which the hang tag is attached; a protective enclosure dimensioned to receive said optical memory; attachment means for selectively attaching said protective enclosure to a product; and access means, including permanently alterable means, cooperating with said protective enclosure for initially obstructing said optical memory from being removed from said protective enclosure and for subsequently permanently eliminating any obstruction to allow for free movement of said optical memory from and into said protective enclosure after said access means is altered by a user to allow said optical memory to be initially withdrawn from said protective enclosure, said attachment means forming at least part of said permanently alterable means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for labeling products so as to provide consumers with selected information, comprising:
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producing a hang tag including an optical memory encoded with information relating to a product to which it is to be attached; inserting said optical memory within a protective enclosure dimensioned to receive and protectively enclose said optical memory; said protective enclosure normally being closed to prevent movement of said optical memory out of said protective enclosure; selectively attaching said protective enclosure to the product using an attachment means; and initially obstructing with access means said optical memory from being removed from said protective enclosure and subsequently permanently eliminating any obstruction to allow for free movement of said optical memory from and into said protective enclosure after said access means is altered by a user to allow said optical memory lo be initially withdrawn from said protective enclosure said attachment means forming at least part of said permanently alterable means. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A product including a hang tag attached thereto for providing consumers with selected information, the hang tag comprising:
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an optical memory encoded with information relating to a product to which the hang tag is attached; means for attachment to a product, a protective enclosure dimensioned to receive said optical memory; access means cooperating with said protective enclosure and for initially obstructing said optical memory from being removed from said protective enclosure and subsequently permanently eliminating any obstruction to allow for free movement of said optical memory from and into said protective enclosure after said access means is altered by a user to allow said optical memory is initially withdrawn from said protective enclosure said attachment means forming at least part of said Permanently alterable means. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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