Pliable material loop tag
First Claim
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1. A security tag adapted for coupling to an item, said security tag comprising:
- at least one security element that responds to a magnetic or electromagnetic field of a particular frequency or frequencies; and
a pliable material in which said security element is positioned and wherein said pliable material comprises dimensions that are greater than dimensions of said security element, said pliable material having upper and lower edges that are folded, said pliable material having closed opposing ends, transverse to said upper and lower edges, that can be looped around the item and over each other, said opposing ends being fixedly secured to each other.
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Abstract
A security tag that can be attached to an item or items that provides a zero or low impact to the item or items such as elegant or soft goods. The security tag includes a security element that is enclosed within a pliable material that is looped around the item or items it is protecting and then is closed on itself or on an extension of the pliable material. No puncturing, piercing or adhesive attachment to the elegant or soft goods occurs, thereby making a “zero or low impact” on the item while also making a pleasant presentation to customers when the item (or items) is displayed.
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17 Claims
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1. A security tag adapted for coupling to an item, said security tag comprising:
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at least one security element that responds to a magnetic or electromagnetic field of a particular frequency or frequencies; and a pliable material in which said security element is positioned and wherein said pliable material comprises dimensions that are greater than dimensions of said security element, said pliable material having upper and lower edges that are folded, said pliable material having closed opposing ends, transverse to said upper and lower edges, that can be looped around the item and over each other, said opposing ends being fixedly secured to each other. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A security tag adapted for coupling to an item, said security tag comprising:
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at least one security element that responds to a magnetic or electromagnetic field of a particular frequency or frequencies; and a pliable material having a pocket or pouch formed therein and in which said security element is positioned, said pliable material further comprising an extension having a free end, said extension being manipulated to loop around the item and wherein said free end is fixedly secured within said pocket or pouch of said pliable material. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A security tag adapted for coupling to an item, said security tag comprising:
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at least one security element that responds to a magnetic or electromagnetic field of a particular frequency or frequencies; and a pliable material having a pocket or pouch formed therein and in which said security element is positioned, said pliable material further comprising at least two extensions each having respective free ends, said extensions being manipulated to loop around the item and wherein said free ends are fixedly secured together. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11)
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12. A method for attaching a security tag to an item, said method comprising:
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enclosing a security element within a pliable material wherein dimensions of said pliable material exceed dimensions of said security element around its periphery; manipulating said pliable material around the item so that opposing sides of said pliable material pass over a portion of each other; and fixedly securing said opposing sides of said pliable material together.
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13. A method for attaching a security tag to an item, said method comprising:
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forming a pouch or pocket of a pliable material; disposing a security element within said pouch or pocket; forming an extension of said pliable material that includes a free end; manipulating said extension to loop around the item; and fixedly securing said free end of said extension within said pouch or pocket. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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16. A method for attaching a security tag to an item, said method comprising:
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forming a pouch or pocket of a pliable material; disposing a security element within said pouch or pocket; forming at least two extensions of said pliable material and wherein each extension comprises a free end; securing pouch or pocket closed; manipulating said extensions to loop around the item; fixedly securing said free ends of said extensions together. - View Dependent Claims (17)
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