Closure article with auxiliary fastener

US10974870B2 · 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: Apr 7, 2020
• Grant date: Apr 13, 2021
• Expiry date: Apr 7, 2040

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 includes a tag, an elastic panel, and a tab. The tag has a perimeter. The tag includes an aperture and a first cut connecting the aperture and the perimeter. The elastic panel is bonded to the tag. The tab is bonded to the elastic panel at a joint, wherein a portion of the tab is configured for insertion into the aperture.