Avery Dennison Corporation
Method of Generating a Fastener and Securing at Least One Product to at Least One Packaging

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for constructing fasteners of various lengths and using the fasteners to secure at least one product to at least one packaging. The apparatus comprises as applicator module and a needle for engaging or attaching a plurality of T-bar elements to a filament. A user employs the apparatus to engage or attach a first T-bar element to the filament at a first position within the packaging. The filament is then stretched across at least one product, and a second T-bar element is engaged or attached to the filament at a second position within at least one packaging. The filament is cut leaving the fastener in place securing the product to the packaging.