Abstract An identification card is provided with use by athletes and sportsmen, particularly younger athletes and sportsmen and which includes identification of the user and perforated sections for selective removal from the card. Each section indicates a medical problem such as a Diabetic, Allergy, Internal Mouthpiece and the like. The card and the removable sections are provided with pressure sensitive adhesive on the back thereof initially covered with a removable paper shield. In use, the user fills out his name and address, etc. and then, in one embodiment, removes and discards the perforated sections not applicable to him, removes the paper shield and adhesively secures the remaining portion of the card to his clothing at the shoulder or other convenient location. In another embodiment, certain perforated sections can be removed and discarded or, if required, adhesively secured to the clothing above the identification portion to indicate his disabilities. In both embodiments, the medical condition or disability is indicated to other personnel if by chance, he is unable to communicate due to accident, disability or the like.
A medical condition indicating device comprising a card having a main identification portion bearing identification indicia thereon and a plurality of perforated selectively detachable portions each bearing identification indicia of a medical problem thereon, said card and selectively detachable portions having pressure sensitive adhesive on the side opposite to the indicia bearing side and a detahable paper shield covering said pressure sensitive adhesive.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A medical condition indicating device comprising a card having a main identification portion bearing identification indicia thereon and a plurality of perforated selectively detachable portions each bearing identification indicia of a medical problem thereon, said card and selectively detachable portions having pressure sensitive adhesive on the side opposite to the indicia bearing side and a detahable paper shield covering said pressure sensitive adhesive.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The invention according to claim 1 in which said card is substantially rectangular when viewed in front elevation, said selectively detachable portions being situated one at each corner of said card, and lines of perforations extending diagonally across each corner defining each offset selectively detachable portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The invention according to claim 1 in which said card is substantially rectangular when viewed in front elevation, said main identification portion being situated at one end thereof, said selectively detchable portion being serially located in a position extending from one side of said one end and in side by side relationship and separated one from the other by transverse lines of perforation in spaced and parallel relationship one with the other.