Patent · US Expired

Tamper-proof tag

US4940268A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 13, 1989
Grant dateJul 10, 1990
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 13, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/496
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tamper-proof tag which is made of a unitary body, formed of molded plastic material, and comprises a fastener connected to a flexible strap, the latter being foldable into a ring and engageable into a catch defined at one end of the strap. The fastener is so configured that, once received in the catch, it may be forcingly engaged into one of a series of holes in the strap. Once engaged, the fastener can no longer be removed without damaging the tag.

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