Robert T Voss

US Patent:

6845581, Jan 25, 2005

Filed:

Jan 26, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/771430

Inventors:

Christopher Doerr - Indianapolis IN, US
Amiel Hepp - Algoma WI, US
Robert Voss - Saint John IN, US

Assignee:

Wisconsin Label Corporation - Algoma WI

International Classification:

G09F 310

US Classification:

40673, 40 27, 40665, 140 93 A, 140 932

Abstract:

A hang tag is disclosed. The hang tag has first and second surfaces, which are preferably planar. A slot is defined between the first and second surfaces. Desirably, the slot extends at least about 0. 25 inches in one direction and at least about 1 inch in another direction. Also disclosed is a method and an apparatus for automatically applying a hang tag to an elongated object (e. g. , an electrical cord such as a cord set), with a machine that is suitable for applying a securement strap to an object. The method includes providing a hang tag having a slot therein. The hang tag is aligned with the machine so that when the securement strap is ejected from the machine, it passes through the slot, forms a loop around the elongated object, and is tensioned around the object. As such, the securement strap serves to attach the hang tag to the elongated object in a stationary manner.

US Patent:

62671529, Jul 31, 2001

Filed:

Feb 18, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/506757

Inventors:

Christopher Doerr - Indianapolis IN
Amiel Hepp - Algoma WI
Robert Voss - Saint John IN

Assignee:

Wisconsin Label Corporation - Algoma WI

International Classification:

B21F 902

US Classification:

140 93A

Abstract:

A hang tag is disclosed. The hang tag has first and second surfaces, which are preferably planar. A slot is defined between the first and second surfaces. Desirably, the slot extends at least about 0. 25 inches in one direction and at least about 1 inch in another direction. Also disclosed is a method and an apparatus for automatically applying a hang tag to an elongated object (e. g. , an electrical cord such as a cord set), with a machine that is suitable for applying a securement strap to an object. The method includes providing a hang tag having a slot therein. The hang tag is aligned with the machine so that when the securement strap is ejected from the machine, it passes through the slot, forms a loop around the elongated object, and is tensioned around the object. As such, the securement strap serves to attach the hang tag to the elongated object in a stationary manner.