Flexible loop applicator and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9789989
APP PUB NO 20140331604A1
SERIAL NO

14265911

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A tag applicator, and a method, for applying a tag, having an elastic loop, to a product. The tag applicator includes a linear actuator, and a pair of tag arms, one end of each being pivotably connected to the linear actuator. The two arms are biased toward each other, such as by a spring. A separator is positioned between the tag arms, so as to force the tag arms to separate as the linear actuator extends. A finger or tag hook is connected at the end of each tag arm, configured and positioned to connect to or insert into the elastic loop, and to extend the elastic loop as the tag arms are separated. With the tag loop held open, the product moves into the loop, and the tag is thereby applied to the product.

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NORTHFIELD CORPORATION1870 COMMERCE DRIVE DE PERE WI 54115

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Boehm, Michael G DePere, US 5 43
Kuehl, Craig DePere, US 2 2
Lindquist, Rob W DePere, US 4 32

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