Abstract: An applicator and method of application for a snap wrap marker which may be operated in one embodiment from ground level by a workman with the applicator at the end of a long pole. The pre-coiled plastic marker (for example) is manually uncoiled and its ends positioned to be releasably engaged by pressure holding clips which hold the marker in an open receiving position. The applicator is then raised, (for example) and an opening in the applicator is positioned on either side of the distant cable. The applicator is then pushed so that the marker is pushed downwardly out of the pressure holding clips and then coils itself around and engages the cable. The applicator is then removed leaving the marker coiled around the cable and the applicator ready for another application.

Abstract: A durable weather and corrosive environment resistant and tamper-proof data record tag having a durable backing member and an adhesive clear cover member, this cover member including a releasable separator sheet adhered thereto; a plurality of identical record form sheets, stacked or layered one upon another and upon the backing member for providing a duplicate identical record of information simultaneously written on to each of the record sheets and on the backing member, whereof the layered sheets are attached at one end to the backing member, these layered sheets and the backing member each containing a weakened portion adjacent the attachment.