Patent ID: 6317934
Filing Date: 2001-11-20
Classification: B65D,Y10T

Abstract:
A highly flexible annular linking means for attaching tags comprising:a first ring part (5) having a male engagement part (2);a second ring part (6) having a female engagement part (3) to be engaged with said male engagement part (2); anda linking member (4) for jointly linking said first ring part (5) and said second ring part (6);wherein said linking member (4) is formed from a chain-like member (4), said linking member (4), said first ring part (5) and said second ring part (6) being integrally formed from a plastic and whereinsaid male engagement part (2) is comprised to have a head part (23) which is supported by a cylindrical base part (20) via a neck part (21) and has an expandable and contractible merging part (22) at its rear, andsaid female engagement part (3) is comprised to have a fitting hole (31) which is formed within a tubular frame (32) for fitting said male engagement part (2) and has at its approximately middle point an annular protrusion (33) which allows forward passing of said merging part (22), but prevents its backward movement.