Patents by Inventor Emily L. Abel

Emily L. Abel has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Apparatus for attaching a security tag
    Patent number: 6209771
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for securing a security tag to an article. In one embodiment, the main body portion of the security tag is fixtured in a head while the fastener portion of the security tag is positioned within a fastener-driving unit. The fastener-driving unit is actuated to drive the fastener through the article and into locking engagement with security tag main body portion. In one embodiment, the fastener-driving unit is powered by a solenoid. Another form of the apparatus for securing a security tag to an article utilizes a pivoting lever to drive the security tag main body portion into locking engagement with the fastener portion of the security tag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Inventors: Richard A. Lyons, Denise D. Sosbe, Emily L. Abel