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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 06, 2018
Filed:
Oct. 09, 2017
Richard D. Alvarez, Boca Raton, FL (US);
Gilbert Fernandez, Weston, FL (US);
Photra Som, Boca Raton, FL (US);
Kelvin Lee Hunter, Lake Worth, FL (US);
Richard D. Alvarez, Boca Raton, FL (US);
Gilbert Fernandez, Weston, FL (US);
Photra Som, Boca Raton, FL (US);
Kelvin Lee Hunter, Lake Worth, FL (US);
Tyco Fire & Security GmbH, Neuhausen am Rheinfall, CH;
Abstract
Systems and methods for operating a security tag. The methods comprise: disposing a portion of an article between at least a first pad and a second pad of the security tag; applying a compressive force to the portion of the article disposed between the first and second pads; and concurrently providing by the first and second pads (A) a non-slip grip on the portion of the article and (b) prevention of article staining caused by at least one of oxidization, a chemical interaction, and outgassing.