MULTI-ATTACH DISPOSABLE TAG

摘要

A multi - attach disposable security tag is attached to an article in two stages. In a first stage, an attachment clip is coupled to an article by an article manufacturer or assembler. This attachment clip is durable to withstand harsh manufacturing environments. During a second stage, the attachment clip is then permanently secured in a locking mechanism of a housing (604) containing a deactivatable security element for article presentation at a retail establishment. The attachment clip may be rotatable or non - rotatable with respect to the tag housing (604). The security element may comprise EAS (including AM, RF, EM and microwave), RFID (including LF, HF and UHF) elements or any combination thereof. A preferred embodiment of the security tag uses all non-ferrous components including its locking mechanism. The security tags combine the qualities of being non-ferrous, light-weight, low cost, deactivatable, secure, visually- deterring, and installable in two stages to the article.