US4386795A
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Identification device with versatile imprinting means
Assignee: Precision Dynamics Corp
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Filing: 1979-06-11
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Granted: 1983-06-07
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Expires: 1999-06-11
Abstract
Abstract An identification device employing a myriad of modes of identifying indicia placement, wherein the device comprises a flexible band having opposed first and second ends wherein the bands may be in severable sheet form and wherein once severed the band is of sufficient length for encircling, captive relationship about an object or person to be identified. A multitude of varous means of securing the first and second ends together is available. Additionally, the availability of a choice of identification means, some of self-imprinting character, provides an identification device which is highly versatile having a plurality of end uses.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley E. Charles
- 👤 Donald A. Long
- 👤 Peter G. Katsenis
- 👤 Walter W. Mosher, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:43
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41M; B41M5/00; B41M5/124; B41M5/165; G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
In an identification device, the combination of: an elongate, flexible band having first and second end portions adapted to be juxtapositioned to encircle an object, said first end portion comprising at least one layer of plastic material, self-imprinting means adjacent a surface of said plastic material layer for imprinting indicia onto said surface of said layer and means for releasably retaining said self-imprinting means adjacent said surface, said self-imprinting means comprising at least a layer of micro-encapsulated marking substance for pressure transference of said indicia to said surface of said plastic material layer and said surface of said layer being receptive to absorption, absorption and retention of said marking indicia, and means associated with said flexible band for securing said first and second end portions into encircling captive relationship of an object to be identified.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
In an identification device, the combination of: an elongate, flexible band having first and second end portions adapted to be juxtapositioned to encircle an object, said first end portion comprising at least one layer of plastic material, self-imprinting means adjacent a surface of said plastic material layer for imprinting indicia onto said surface of said layer and means for releasably retaining said self-imprinting means adjacent said surface, said self-imprinting means comprising at least a layer of micro-encapsulated marking substance for pressure transference of said indicia to said surface of said plastic material layer and said surface of said layer being receptive to absorption, absorption and retention of said marking indicia, and means associated with said flexible band for securing said first and second end portions into encircling captive relationship of an object to be identified.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The identification device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said first end portions of said flexible band includes a pocket portion and said self-imprinting means is encompassed in said pocket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The identification device in accordance with claim 2 wherein said pocket portion is heat sealed to said first end portion of said flexible band.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The identification device in accordance with claim 2 wherein said self-imprinting means comprises at least one heat sealable surface for heat sealing engagement within said pocket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
153 words
An identification device comprising the combination of an elongate flexible band having first and second end portions adapted to be juxtapositioned to encircle an object, said first end portion comprising upper and lower layers of plastic material having confronting lower and upper surfaces respectively and being bonded together to form an open-ended pocket, said upper layer of plastic material being transparent; self-imprinting insert means for imprinting identifying indicia carried within said pocket, said self-imprinting insert means having on at least one surface thereof micro-encapsulated marking substance for pressure transference of indicia to at least one of said confronting lower and upper surfaces of said respective upper and lower layers of plastic material, said at least one surface being receptive to adsorption, absorption and retention of said indicia; and securement means for securing said first and second end portions of said elongate flexible band in encircling, captive relationship of an object to be identified.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
153 words
An identification device comprising the combination of an elongate flexible band having first and second end portions adapted to be juxtapositioned to encircle an object, said first end portion comprising upper and lower layers of plastic material having confronting lower and upper surfaces respectively and being bonded together to form an open-ended pocket, said upper layer of plastic material being transparent; self-imprinting insert means for imprinting identifying indicia carried within said pocket, said self-imprinting insert means having on at least one surface thereof micro-encapsulated marking substance for pressure transference of indicia to at least one of said confronting lower and upper surfaces of said respective upper and lower layers of plastic material, said at least one surface being receptive to adsorption, absorption and retention of said indicia; and securement means for securing said first and second end portions of said elongate flexible band in encircling, captive relationship of an object to be identified.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The identification device in accordance with claim 5 wherein said open-ended pocket is formed of transparent, heat sealable plastic sealed to the upper surface of said elongate, flexible band except at the open-end thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The identification device in accordance with claim 5 wherein said end portions of said flexible band are adapted to be fusingly bonded to each other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
54 words
The identification device in accordance with claim 5 wherein said second end portions of said flexible band is provided with a plurality of spaced apertures in parallel arrangement and said first end portion has a pair of spaced apertures adapted to receive locking fasteners for non-releasably securing said first and second end portions together.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The identification device in accordance with claim 5 wherein said self-imprinting insert means has said micro-encapsulated marking substance on the surface thereof adjacent an inner surface of said open-ended pocket.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The identification device in accordance with claim 9 wherein said self-imprinting insert means is provided with a layer of heat sealable material for heat sealable engagement within said open-ended pocket.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The identification device in accordance with claim 9 which additionally includes sealing means for sealing said self-imprinting insert means within said open-ended pocket.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-06-06 | 1986-12-06 | 1987-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-06-06 | 1990-12-06 | 1991-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-06-06 | 1994-12-06 | 1995-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |