WO2019178014A1 - Pince d'attache - Google Patents

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WO2019178014A1
WO2019178014A1 PCT/US2019/021732 US2019021732W WO2019178014A1 WO 2019178014 A1 WO2019178014 A1 WO 2019178014A1 US 2019021732 W US2019021732 W US 2019021732W WO 2019178014 A1 WO2019178014 A1 WO 2019178014A1
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fastener
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William J. Cooper
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Avery Dennison Corporation
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65C—LABELLING OR TAGGING MACHINES, APPARATUS, OR PROCESSES
    • B65C7/00—Affixing tags
    • B65C7/003—Affixing tags using paddle-shaped plastic pins
    • B65C7/005—Portable tools
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/08—Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself
    • G09F3/14—Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by strings, straps, chains, or wires

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  • Fastening devices are commonly used in a wide variety of industries to attach tags, labels, or other identifiers to many different products. Fastening devices are also used to attach products to packaging for both display purposes and security measures. Fastening devices are widely used to secure a variety of products to packaging material, such as, but not limited to, cardboard or plastic backing.
  • Fastening devices are often attached of affixed to packaging through the use of an apparatus.
  • the apparatus may include a fastener clip that includes a runner bar which holds fasteners in series such that multiple fastening devices may be attached without reloading the apparatus.
  • a pneumatically powered fastener-driving tool may also be used with the apparatus.
  • the present disclosure relates generally to a fastener device. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a fastener device for securely attaching at least one product to packaging or another product. Additionally, the present disclosure also provides the apparatus for attaching the fastener device disclosed herein.
  • a fastener stock for securely attaching at least one object to packaging.
  • a fastener stock may comprise: 1) at least one fastener device; 2) a runner bar; and 3) at least one connector.
  • the connector may be disposed between the fastener device and the runner bar.
  • the fastener device may comprise: a) a filament component; and b) a pair of longitudinal side members extending in a parallel spaced relationship.
  • the fastener device further comprises at least one anti-rotation gripper affixed to one of the longitudinal side members.
  • the pair of longitudinal side members are the same length. In other embodiments, the pair of longitudinal side members are different lengths. In some embodiments, one of the pair of longitudinal side members is paddle-shaped.
  • the width for the pair of longitudinal side members of the fastener devices is substantially parallel to the length of the runner bar. In other embodiments, the width for the pair of longitudinal side members of the fastener devices is substantially perpendicular to the length of the runner bar. In many embodiments, the runner bar is angled in relation to the fastener device. In some embodiments, the runner bar further comprises at least one notch.
  • the connector is molded to the runner bar substantially perpendicular. In some embodiments, the connector is molded to the runner bar at an angle of about 90 degrees. In many embodiments, the connector 40 is molded to the fastener device 20 at an angle relative to the length of the connector 40. In some embodiments, a stabilizer may connect at least two fastener devices. In many embodiments, the stabilizer is molded to the fastener device substantially perpendicular. In some embodiments, the stabilizer is molded to the fastener device at an angle of about 90 degrees.
  • the length of the fastener device is between about 5 mm and about 50 mm. In some embodiments, the length of the fastener device may be between about 6 mm and about 30 mm. In many embodiments, the fastener device is comprised of plastic. In some embodiments, the fastener device is comprised of at least one material of polypropylene, nylon, PET, polyurethane, recyclable plastics, bio-based plastics, biodegradable plastics, PHA, PHB, and PVA materials.
  • the fastener device may be used in non-packaging applications. In one embodiment, the fastener device may be used for applying a hanging tag. In one embodiment, the fastener device may be used in connecting two or more products together.
  • fastener applicator for attaching at least one object to packaging comprising the fastener stock described herein. Additionally, the fastener applicator for attaching at least one object to packaging comprising: 1) an applicator; 2) a feed clip; and 3) at least one knife for separating an individual fastener device from a fastener stock.
  • the fastener application may further comprise a handle.
  • the fastener applicator may further comprise a pneumatic operation attachment point.
  • a pneumatic device may be connected at the pneumatic operation attachment point.
  • a pneumatic device may be used to increase the speed of deployment of the fastener applicator.
  • the pneumatic device may be used to increase the accuracy in deploying the fastener device to secure at least one object and packaging.
  • the pneumatic device may be manually operated. In other embodiments, the pneumatic device may be electrically operated.
  • the fastener applicator may further comprise a feed mechanism for advancing the fastener device.
  • a method for attaching at least one object to packaging using the fastener stock may comprise: 1) positioning a fastener applicator containing a fastener stock described herein to packaging to secure at least one object; and 2) penetrating the packaging with the fastener applicator by ejecting at least part of the fastener device so that the fastener applicator is at least partially secured to at least one object and the packaging.
  • the method may further comprise using a pneumatic operation attachment point while penetrating the packaging with the fastener applicator and ejecting at least part of the fastener device through the pneumatic operation attachment point.
  • a pneumatic device including the pneumatic operation attachment point, may increase the speed of deployment of the fastener applicator.
  • the pneumatic device and pneumatic operation attachment point may be used to increase the accuracy in deploying the fastener device to secure at least one object and packaging.
  • a method for attaching at least one object to packaging may comprise: 1) positioning a fastener applicator containing a fastener stock to packaging to secure at least one object, wherein the fastener stock comprises: a) at least one fastener device; b) a runner bar; and c) at least one connector; wherein the connector is disposed between the fastener device and the runner bar; and wherein the fastener device comprises: a) a filament component; and b) a pair of longitudinal side members extending in a parallel spaced relationship; and 2) penetrating the packaging with the fastener applicator by ejecting at least part of the fastener device so that the fastener applicator is at least partially secured to at least one object and the packaging.
  • the fastener applicator may contain a contiguous chain of fastener devices is at least 25 fastener devices. In some embodiments, the fastener applicator may contain a contiguous chain of fastener devices is at least 50 fastener devices.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a view of a fastener stock in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a view of a fastener stock in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a view of a fastener stock in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates the fastener device for attaching an object to packaging in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a view of a fastener stock in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a view of the fastener stock in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a view of the fastener stock in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates a view of the fastener stock in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates a view of the fastener applicator in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates a view of the fastener applicator in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
  • FIG. 11 illustrates a method for dispensing individual fasteners to be used in packaging at least one object in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
  • FIG. 12 illustrates a method for dispensing individual fasteners to be used in packaging at least one object in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
  • FIG. 13 illustrates a method for dispensing individual fasteners to be used in packaging at least one object in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
  • FIG. 14 illustrates a method for dispensing individual fasteners to be used in packaging at least one object in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
  • FIG. 15 illustrates a view of the fastener applicator in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
  • FIGS. 1-15 illustrate example embodiments described herein.
  • a fastener device for securely attaching at least one object to packaging.
  • the fastener device disclosed may hold or secure at least two different objects together with the packaging.
  • more than one object may be attached to each other with the fastener device described herein.
  • the object may be any type of product to be sold or displayed with the packaging.
  • the fastener device described herein can also be used to attach objects to other rigid and non-rigid structures as well as the packaging described herein.
  • the fastener device may attach at least one object to packaging or other materials such as, but not limited to, paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, a sheet of wood, or other material sufficient to secure the object.
  • the fastener device may be inserted through pre-punched holes that are placed in the packaging to orientate the object.
  • the fastener applicator may create holes through which the fastener device is deployed.
  • the object may be mounted to at least a portion of packaging to house the object.
  • the object may be mounted on or within the packaging at a predetermined orientation that allows examination of the object by a potential purchaser without removal of the object from the packaging when making a purchasing decision. Mounting the object within the packaging can also avoid impact damage to the object that may otherwise occur during transport of the object to a shipment destination.
  • the packaging and object(s) used with the fastener device may be of various shapes and sizes.
  • the fastener device described may accommodate the packaging and objects due to the flexibility of the fastener device. Once installed, the fastener device described herein may create a certain fit between at least one object and the packaging. In many embodiments, at least one object may be positioned within the filament component. In some instances, the fit between at least one object and packaging may be a snug fit such that at least one may not be able to move or move very little. In other instances, the fit between at least one and packaging may be a looser fit such that the object(s) may be manipulated without being removed from its attachment from the fastener device. Additionally, the fastener device described herein is strong enough to withstand harsh environments and mechanical stresses such as friction.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a view of a fastener stock 10 in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
  • the fastener stock 10 may comprise: 1) at least one fastener device 20; 2) a runner bar 30; and 3) at least one connector 40.
  • at least one stabilizer 45 may also aid in connecting the fastener devices 20.
  • a plurality of fastener devices 20 may be linkable together in a contiguous chain as fastener stock 10 through the connection(s) to the runner bar by at least one connector.
  • the fastener stock 10 may be singulated with the use of the fastener applicator 100 as each individual fastener device is deployed.
  • the fastener stock 10 may contain a contiguous chain of fastener devices 20 of at least 5 fastener devices.
  • the fastener stock 10 may contain a contiguous chain of fastener devices 20 of at least 25 fastener devices.
  • the fastener stock 10 may contain a contiguous chain of fastener devices 20 of at least 30 fastener devices.
  • the fastener stock 10 may contain a contiguous chain of fastener devices 20 of at least 50 fastener devices. In some embodiments, the fastener stock 10 may contain a contiguous chain of fastener devices 20 of at least 100 fastener devices. In some embodiments, the fastener stock 10 may contain a contiguous chain of fastener devices 20 of at least 200 fastener devices.
  • FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate a view of a fastener stock in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
  • the fastener stock 10 may comprise: 1) at least one fastener device 20; 2) a runner bar 30; and 3) at least one connector 40.
  • the runner bar 30 further comprises at least one notch 80 (shown in FIG. 3). The notch may be used in feeding the fastener stock by the fastener applicator 100.
  • an optional notch 80 in the runner bar 30 may assist in moving the fastener stock 10 through the fastener applicator 100 such that another fastener device 20 may be ready to deploy and secure at least one object and packaging.
  • the connector 40 may be disposed between the fastener device 20 and the runner bar 30.
  • the connector 40 is molded to the fastener device 20 at an angle relative to the length of the connector 40.
  • the connector 40 is molded to the fastener device 20 at an angle of about 35 degrees to about 50 degrees relative to the length of the connector 40.
  • the connector 40 is molded to the fastener device 20 at an angle of about 40 degrees to about 50 degrees.
  • the connector 40 is molded to the runner bar 30 at an angle of about 45 degrees. The angled orientation of the fastener stock may create more clearance of the fastener applicator 100 and fastener stock 10 to move within tight areas of the packaging.
  • the connector 40 is roughly or substantially rounded or oval in shape with no distinct edges. In other embodiments, the connector 40 is roughly or substantially square or rectangular with distinct edges. In many embodiments, the connector 40 is sized such that a clean or distinct cut may be made in the connector when the fastener device 20 is deployed from the fastener applicator 100. In many embodiments, the circumference (or thickness) of the connector 40 is smaller than the circumference (or thickness) of the filament of the fastener device.
  • a stabilizer 45 may connect at least two fastener devices 20.
  • the fastener devices 20 may be connected by the stabilizer 45 at various parts of the fastener devices 20.
  • the stabilizer 45 may connect the two filament components 50 from two different fastener devices 20.
  • the stabilizer 45 may connect a filament component 50 of one fastener device 20 to one of the longitudinal side members (60a or 60b) of a different fastener device.
  • the stabilizer may connect one of the longitudinal side members (60a or 60b) of one fastener device 20 to one of the longitudinal side members (60a or 60b) of a different fastener device 20.
  • the stabilizer 45 may provide another means for keeping the fastener stock 10 together.
  • the stabilizer 45 may be such a thickness where at least two fastener devices 20 can be easily separated by cutting or twisting.
  • the stabilizer 45 is cut or twisted within the fastener applicator 100.
  • the stabilizer 45 is cut or twisted after the fastener device 20 is deployed from the fastener applicator 100.
  • the stabilizer 45 may be cut by some type of cutting device.
  • the stabilizer 45 may be twisted, either manually or by some type of machine, in order to separate at least two fastener devices 20 from each other.
  • the length of the fastener device 20 may be between about 5 mm and about 50 mm. In some embodiments, the length of the fastener device 20 may be between about 6 mm and about 30 mm. In many embodiments, the fastener device 20 is comprised of plastic. In some embodiments, the fastener device 20, runner bar 30, and/or connector 40 may be comprised of at least one material of polypropylene, nylon, PET, polyurethane, recyclable plastics, bio-based plastics, biodegradable plastics, PHA, PHB, and PVA materials. The fastener device 20 may be manufactured for heavy duty fastening operations such as attaching at least one object to packaging.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates the fastener device 20 for attaching an object to packaging in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
  • the fastener device 20 may comprise: a) a filament component 50 (shown with sides 55a and 55b); and b) a pair of longitudinal side members 60a and 60b extending in a parallel spaced relationship.
  • the filament component 50 may be of different lengths and thicknesses, which may depend on the application for the fastener device 20.
  • the filament component 50 may be cylindrical. In other components, the filament component 50 may have edges along the length of the filament component 50.
  • the filament component 50 may be at least partially affixed to a pair of longitudinal side members 60a and 60b. In one embodiment, at least one of the pair of longitudinal side members (60a and/or 60b) may be a paddle or paddle -shaped. In other embodiments, the pair of longitudinal side members 60a and 60b are different lengths. In some embodiments, the pair of longitudinal side members 60a and 60b may be the same length.
  • the pair of longitudinal side members 60a and 60b may appear to be identical to each other.
  • at least one of the longitudinal side members (60a and/or 60b) may be used to secure the fastener device to the packaging.
  • at least one longitudinal side member (60a and/or 60b) may be manipulated by the user or customer to release the fastener device 20 from at least one object by twisting or cutting in order to remove at least one object from the packaging.
  • the width for the pair of longitudinal side members 60a and 60b of the fastener devices 20 is substantially parallel to the length of the runner bar 30. In other embodiments, the width for the pair of longitudinal side members 60a and 60b of the fastener devices 20 is substantially perpendicular to the length of the runner bar 30.
  • the fastener device may comprise an anti-rotation gripper 70 (may also be referred to as a rib) affixed to at least one of the longitudinal side members.
  • the anti-rotation gripper may prevent the fastener device from moving while it is being applied through the use of the fastener applicator.
  • the anti-rotation gripper may also serve to hold the fastener in place during any shipping or handling.
  • FIGS. 5-8 illustrate various views of a fastener stock 10 in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
  • the fastener stock 10 may comprise: 1) at least one fastener device 20; 2) a runner bar 30; and 3) at least one connector 40 where the fastener device 20 may comprise: a) a filament component 50; and b) a pair of longitudinal side members 60a and 60b extending in a parallel spaced relationship.
  • the runner bar 30 may engage with a feature in the fastener applicator 100 (see FIGS. 5-8) to hold the fastener stock 10 in place when loaded.
  • the runner bar 30 is about the length of the fastener stock 10.
  • the runner bar 30 extends further than the length of the fastener stock 10.
  • the runner bar 30 may be roughly or substantially straight. However, in some embodiments, the runner bar 30 may be curved. In some embodiments, the runner bar 30 is roughly or substantially rounded or oval in shape with no distinct edges. In other embodiments, the runner bar 30 is roughly or substantially square or rectangular with distinct edges.
  • the runner bar 30 is angled in relation to the fastener device 20 due to the angled molding of the connector 40 and the fastener device 20 since the connector 40 is molded to the fastener device 20 at an angle relative to the length of the connector 40.
  • the connector 40 is molded to the fastener device 20 at an angle relative to the length of the connector.
  • the connector 40 is molded to the fastener device 20 at an angle of about 35 degrees to about 50 degrees.
  • the connector 40 is molded to the fastener device 20 at an angle of about 40 degrees to about 50 degrees.
  • the connector 40 is molded to the runner bar 30 at an angle of about 45 degrees.
  • one of the pair of longitudinal side members 60a is in the shape of a paddle.
  • the width for the pair of longitudinal side members 60a and 60b of the fastener devices 20 (defined herein as the greatest distance between the edges of each of the pair of longitudinal side members 60a and 60b) may be substantially perpendicular to the length of the runner bar 30.
  • the length of the filament component 50 (described herein as the length of the filament between both pairs of longitudinal side members 60a and 60b) may be substantially perpendicular to the length of the runner bar 30.
  • the width for the pair of longitudinal side members 60a and 60b of the fastener devices 20 are substantially parallel to the length of the runner bar 30.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates an arrangement of at least one fastener device 20 in which the width for the pair of longitudinal side members 60a and 60b of the fastener devices 20 are angled with respect to the length of the runner bar 30 due to the angled orientation of the connector 40. In some embodiments, this angle may be about 35 degrees to about 50 degrees. In some embodiments, this angle may be about 40 degrees to about 50 degrees. In some embodiments, this angle may be about 45 degrees. In some embodiments and as shown in FIG. 6, the length of the filament component 50 may be substantially perpendicular to the length of the runner bar 30.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates an arrangement of at least one fastener device 20 in which the width for the pair of longitudinal side members 60a and 60b of the fastener devices 20 may be substantially perpendicular to the length of the runner bar 30.
  • the length of the filament component 50 may be substantially perpendicular to the length of the runner bar 30.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates an arrangement of at least one fastener device 20 in which the width for the pair of longitudinal side members 60a and 60b of the fastener devices 20 may be substantially perpendicular to the length of the runner bar 30.
  • the length of the filament component 50 is not substantially perpendicular to the length of the runner bar 30 but rather at a specified angle for its configuration due to the angled orientation between the fastener device 20 and the connector 40.
  • this angle between the length of the filament component 50 and the length of the runner bar 30 may be about 35 degrees to about 50 degrees.
  • this angle may be about 40 degrees to about 50 degrees.
  • this angle may be about 45 degrees.
  • FIGS. 9 and 10 illustrate a view of the fastener applicator 100 in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
  • the fastener applicator 100 may comprise 1) an applicator 130; 2) a feed clip 140 (not shown in FIG. 9 or 10); and 3) at least one knife 150 (not shown in FIG. 9 or 10).
  • the fastener stock 10 is shown in relation to the fastener applicator 100. In this figure, the fastener stock 10 has been loaded into the fastener applicator 100 in preparation of deployment of the fastener device 20 from the fastener applicator 100.
  • the fastener applicator 100 may serve to apply the fastener device 20 described herein.
  • the fastener applicator 100 may serve to apply the fastener device 20 to the packaging and provide the means to secure at least one object to packaging when the fastener device 20 is deployed from the fastener applicator 100.
  • the fastener device 20 may be inserted through pre-punched holes that are placed in the packaging to orientate the object with an applicator tip 130.
  • the applicator tip 130 may comprise a hollow needle.
  • a feed clip 140 on the fastener applicator 100 may hold a fastener stock 10 of fastener devices 20. In many embodiments, the feed clip 140 may hold at least one fastener device 20. In one embodiment, the feed clip 140 may hold only one fastener device 20.
  • the fastener applicator 100 may further comprise a handle 120 for a user to grip the fastener applicator 100.
  • the handle 120 may also assist the user in manipulating the fastener applicator 100 so that the fastening device 20 may be attached accurately to secure at least one object to packaging.
  • the fastener applicator 100 may further comprise a pneumatic operation attachment point 110.
  • a pneumatic device may be connected at the pneumatic operation attachment point 110.
  • a pneumatic device may provide compressed air to the pneumatic operation attachment point 110.
  • the use of a pneumatic device, including the pneumatic operation attachment point 110, may increase the speed of deployment of the fastener applicator 100.
  • the pneumatic device and pneumatic operation attachment point 110 may be used to increase the accuracy in deploying the fastener device 20 to secure at least one object and packaging.
  • the pneumatic device may be manually operated. In other embodiments, the pneumatic device may be electrically operated.
  • FIGS. 11-15 illustrate the method for dispensing individual fasteners to be used in packaging at least one object in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
  • the internal portions of the fastener applicator 100 are shown.
  • the fastener applicator 100 with fastener stock 10 may contain individual fastener devices 20.
  • the connector 40 of the fastener stock 10 is shown.
  • the fastener stock 10 has entered into the internal portions of the fastener applicator 100. Within the fastener applicator 100, the fastener stock 10 may be loaded in direction A, shown in FIG.
  • the fastener stock 10 is angled within the fastener applicator 100. In many embodiments, the fastener stock 10 is angled within the fastener applicator 100 at the angle prescribed by the connector 40. In many embodiments, the connector 40 is molded to the fastener device 20 at an angle relative to the length of the connector. In many embodiments, the connector 40 is molded to the fastener device 20 at an angle of about 35 degrees to about 50 degrees. In many embodiments, the connector 40 is molded to the fastener device 20 at an angle of about 40 degrees to about 50 degrees. In some embodiments, the connector 40 is molded to the runner bar 30 at an angle of about 45 degrees. The angled orientation of the fastener clip may create more clearance of the fastener applicator 100 and fastener stock 10 to move within tight areas of the packaging.
  • FIG. 12 also shows the fastener stock 10 may be loaded in direction A into the feed clip 140 where it is then cut by at least one knife 150 at the connector 40.
  • the fastener stock 10 is angled within the fastener applicator 100 differently than what is shown in FIG. 11. In many embodiments and as shown in FIG. 12, the fastener stock 10 is angled within the fastener applicator 100 at the angle prescribed by the connector 40.
  • the connector 40 is molded to the fastener device 20 at an angle relative to the length of the connector. In many embodiments, the connector 40 is molded to the fastener device 20 at an angle of about 35 degrees to about 50 degrees.
  • the connector 40 is molded to the fastener device 20 at an angle of about 40 degrees to about 50 degrees. In some embodiments, the connector 40 is molded to the runner bar 30 at an angle of about 45 degrees.
  • the angled orientation of the feed clip 140 may create more clearance of the fastener applicator 100 and fastener stock 10 to move within tight areas of the packaging.
  • the fastener devices 20 are oriented and loaded at about a 90-degree angle differently from what is shown in FIG. 11.
  • the fastener devices are oriented for loading into the fastener applicator 100 substantially perpendicular relative to the length of the fastener device 20.
  • the width for the pair of longitudinal side members 60a and 60b (not shown) of the fastener device 20 is substantially perpendicular to the length of the runner bar 30.
  • FIG. 13 shows the fastener device 20 being cut from the fastener stock 10 by at least one knife 150.
  • the fastener applicator 100 with fastener stock 10 may contain individual fastener devices 20. Also shown is the runner bar 30 and connector 40 of the fastener stock 10.
  • the fastener stock 10 has entered into the internal portions of the fastener applicator 100 where it is cut by at least one knife 150 at the connector 40.
  • the fastener stock 10 is angled within the fastener applicator 100. In many embodiments, the fastener stock 10 is angled within the fastener applicator 100 at the angle prescribed by the connector 40.
  • the connector 40 is molded to the fastener device 20 at an angle relative to the length of the connector. In many embodiments, the connector 40 is molded to the fastener device 20 at an angle of about 35 degrees to about 50 degrees. In many embodiments, the connector 40 is molded to the fastener device 20 at an angle of about 40 degrees to about 50 degrees. In some embodiments, the connector 40 is molded to the runner bar 30 at an angle of about 45 degrees. In some embodiments, the cut by at least one knife 150 may be made at the point where the individual fastener device 20 meets the connector 40 and the individual fastener device 20 may now be in position to be deployed in order to secure at least one object to the packaging. Now, the individual fastener device 20, which has been fully separated from the fastener stock 10, is located in the feed clip 140 and waiting for deployment in direction B toward the applicator 130 (shown in FIG. 13) of the fastener applicator 100.
  • the fastener applicator 100 may include at least one knife 150 for cutting to provide the individual fastener devices 20.
  • at least one knife 150 may be internally located in the fastener applicator 100.
  • at least one knife 150 may be externally located on the fastener applicator 100.
  • at least one knife 150 may separate the individual fastener devices 20 from the fastener stock 10.
  • at least one knife 150 may be used to cut the connector 40 disposed between the fastener device 20 and the runner bar 30, effectively separating the fastener device 20 and the runner bar 30.
  • the knife 150 used for cutting the connector may also be used to cut the stabilizer 45 connecting at least two fastener devices, effectively separating the fastener device.
  • at least one additional knife 150 may be used to cut the stabilizer 45 connecting at least two fastener devices, effectively separating the fastener device.
  • the fastener stock 10 has entered into the internal portions of the fastener applicator 100 where it is cut by at least one knife 150 at the connector 40 and the individual fastener device 20 has been fully separated from the fastener stock 10.
  • the individual fastener device 20 is located in the feed clip 140 and, having moved in direction B (as provided in FIG. 13) has been deployed toward the applicator 130 for attachment to secure at least one object and the packaging.
  • the cut by at least one knife 150 may be made at the point where the individual fastener device 20 meets the connector 40.
  • the connector 40 may be cut by at least one knife 150 such that a portion of the connector 40 is still at least partially attached to the individual fastener device 20.
  • the individual fastener device 20 may now be in position to be deployed in order to secure at least one object to the packaging.
  • the fastener applicator 100 with fastener stock 10 may contain individual fastener devices 20. Also shown is the runner bar 30 of the fastener stock 10.
  • the individual fastener device 20 may now be in position to be deployed in order to secure at least one object to the packaging.
  • the individual fastener device 20 may now be moved in direction C to be deployed toward the applicator 130 to secure at least one object to the packaging.
  • the fastener applicator 100 with fastener stock 10 may contain individual fastener devices 20. Also shown is the runner bar 30 and connector 40 of the fastener stock 10.
  • FIG. 15 illustrates the fastener applicator 100 with fastener stock 10 prior to application of the individual fastener devices 20.
  • FIG. 15 also illustrates how the fastener applicator 100 with fastener stock 10 may be stored when not in use.
  • the fastener applicator 100 may further comprise a feed mechanism (not shown) for advancing the fastener device(s).
  • the feed mechanism may assist in moving the fastener stock 10 through the fastener applicator 100 such that another fastener device 20 may be ready to deploy and secure at least one object and packaging.
  • a method for attaching at least one object to packaging may comprise: 1) positioning a fastener applicator described herein containing a fastener stock described herein to packaging to secure at least one object; and 2) penetrating the packaging with the fastener applicator described herein by ejecting at least part of the fastener device so that the fastener applicator is at least partially secured to at least one object and the packaging applying the fastener device described herein to the packaging using the fastener applicator described herein.
  • at least one object may be at least partially secured to packaging.
  • the method described herein may use the fastener applicator also described herein and the fastener stock described herein.
  • a method for attaching at least one object to packaging may comprise: 1) positioning a fastener applicator containing a fastener stock to packaging to secure at least one object, wherein the fastener stock comprises: a) at least one fastener device; b) a runner bar; and c) at least one connector; wherein the connector is disposed between the fastener device and the runner bar; and wherein the fastener device comprises: a) a filament component; and b) a pair of longitudinal side members extending in a parallel spaced relationship; and 2) penetrating the packaging with the fastener applicator by ejecting at least part of the fastener device so that the fastener applicator is at least partially secured to at least one object and the packaging.
  • a user may first position a fastener applicator containing a fastener stock to packaging to secure at least one object. Through the positioning, an accurate point of securement may be established. Second, the user may penetrate the packaging using a fastener applicator. Third, the user may eject at least part of the fastener device through the fastener applicator so that the fastener applicator is at least partially secured to at least one object and the packaging. By penetrating the packaging, at least one object and the packaging may be connected through the fastener device after the fastener device is ejected.

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L'invention concerne un stock d'attaches comprenant : 1) au moins un dispositif d'attache ; 2) une barre de glissière ; et 3) au moins un raccord, le raccord étant disposé entre le dispositif d'attache et la barre de glissière, et le dispositif d'attache comprenant : a) un élément de filament ; et b) une paire d'éléments latéraux longitudinaux s'étendant dans une relation espacée parallèle. L'invention concerne également un applicateur d'attache pour fixer au moins un objet à un emballage, comprenant : 1) un applicateur ; 2) une pince d'alimentation ; et 3) au moins un couteau pour séparer un dispositif d'attache individuel d'un stock d'attaches. En outre, l'invention concerne un procédé de fixation d'au moins un objet à un emballage, comprenant : 1) le positionnement d'un applicateur d'attache contenant un stock d'attaches sur un emballage pour fixer au moins un objet ; et 2) la pénétration dans l'emballage avec l'applicateur d'attache par éjection d'au moins une partie du dispositif d'attache de telle sorte que l'applicateur d'attache est au moins partiellement fixé à au moins un objet et l'emballage.
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US3900925A (en) * 1973-10-23 1975-08-26 Torraca Gerard A Button attacher
EP0888727A2 (fr) * 1997-07-02 1999-01-07 Steven J Kunreuther Fixation en forme de double "T" pour applicateur à double aiguille
EP1329867A1 (fr) * 2002-01-18 2003-07-23 Kotec's Co. Ltd. Elément de fixation

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US3900925A (en) * 1973-10-23 1975-08-26 Torraca Gerard A Button attacher
EP0888727A2 (fr) * 1997-07-02 1999-01-07 Steven J Kunreuther Fixation en forme de double "T" pour applicateur à double aiguille
EP1329867A1 (fr) * 2002-01-18 2003-07-23 Kotec's Co. Ltd. Elément de fixation

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