Closure article with auxiliary fastener

US10647475B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Bedford Industries, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Jay Milbrandt · Worthington, US
• David Schiller · Sioux Falls, US
• Trevor Wintz · Morris, US
• Jeffrey D. Tschetter · Sioux Falls, US
• Colin M. O'Donnell · Worthington, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 19, 2019
• Grant date: May 12, 2020
• Expiry date: Mar 19, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D2571/00141
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

In one aspect, an article is configured to close a first product and attach to a second product. The article includes a tag and a fastener. The tag has a perimeter. The tag includes an aperture and a first cut connecting the aperture and the perimeter. The aperture and first cut are configured to accept a portion of the first product. The fastener is connected to the tag at a joint, wherein the fastener is configured to attach to the second product.