Patent ID: 9193492
Filing Date: 2015-11-24
Classification: B65C,G09F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of applying a fastener to an article, comprising: feeding a substantially continuous fastener stock from a supply, said fastener stock including a pair of longitudinal side members linked by cross-pieces extended therebetween and arranged at spaced intervals along the side members with engagement notches formed on an outer side of the side members and facing outward and away from the cross pieces; engaging at least one said engagement notch formed along at least one of said side members with a feed mechanism urging said fastener stock in a forward direction forwardly away from the supply with said feed mechanism; feeding said fastener stock to a needle assembly of a fastener dispensing system; cutting a fastener from said fastener stock at a cut location; and inserting said fastener into said article.