Anti-counterfeiting system and method for authenticating manufactured articles
AssigneeCounterfeit Control Company, LLC
InventorHarry L. Berzack
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Abstract
A button is adapted for use in an anti-counterfeiting system and method for authenticating a manufactured article. The button defines at least five holes adapted for receiving thread to attach the button to the manufactured article.
Claims12
A button adapted for use in an anti-counterfeiting system for authenticating a manufactured article, said button defining at least five holes adapted for receiving thread to attach said button to the manufactured article and said button comprising a stay button adapted for residing on an inside surface of the manufactured article, said stay button defining opposing major surfaces, and comprising a projecting cloverleaf configuration formed on one of said major surfaces.
An anti-counterfeiting method for authenticating a manufactured article, said method comprising the steps of attaching a five-hole top button to an outside surface of the manufactured article and a stay button to an inside surface of the manufactured article, the stay button underlying the top button adjacent the inside surface of the manufactured article.
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