US20050108912A1 - Identification tag and related identification tag system - Google Patents
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- This invention relates generally to improvements in identification appliances such as identification tags, and to a related system including means such as a wristband or bracelet or the like for convenient and comfortable mounting of an identification tag onto a selected wearer or object. More specifically, this invention provides an improved identification tag and related system designed particularly for use with a small wearer or object, such as an infant or small child, to provided a relatively extensive information-bearing surface area having a size sufficient to accommodate a range of important identification data in human readable and/or machine readable form, and further wherein the information-bearing area is relatively flat for facilitated and improved read-out of machine readable data.
- Identification bands such as a wristbands or bracelets or other closed loop elements are generally known in the art, wherein the identification band bears or carries some form of information or data associated with the person wearing the band, or associated with the object to which the band is mounted or attached. Accordingly, the information carried by the identification band travels with the wearer.
- an elongated flexible strap formed from flexible plastic or the like is wrapped about the wrist of an authorized wearer, and includes interfitting or interengageable securement members at opposite ends thereof for suitable interconnection to retain the identification band on the wearer's wrist.
- Identification information is applied to the band as by printing appropriate information directly onto an external band surface, or onto a label adhered to the band, or by printing such information onto a card or the like adapted for slide-fit mounting into a pocket formed within the band structure.
- Such identification bands have been widely used or proposed for use, e.g., for patient identification in a medical facility or the like, for personnel identification and/or access control at secured facilities such as military or industrial installations and at prisons and the like, for patron identification at amusement parks and events such as concerts and the like, for airport passenger and/or baggage identification, for identification and tracking of shipped parcels, and for animal control, and the like.
- Exemplary identification bands of this general type are shown and described in U.S. Pat. Nos.
- machine readable information may comprise data printed onto or otherwise carried by the flexible strap in linear bar code form or the like, and arrayed for scanning by a conventional bar code reader or the like. See, for example, U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,448,846; 5,799,426; and 5,615,504. See also U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,016,618; and 6,510,634.
- such machine readable information may comprise a radio frequency identification (RFID) circuit or chip mounted on or within the flexible strap and adapted to receive and store selected wearer-related information for appropriate wireless communication with a remote reader.
- RFID radio frequency identification
- identification bands and the like including RFID technology, see U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,493,805; 5,973,598; 5,973,600; 6,181,287; and 6,414,543, and copending U.S. Ser. No. 10/101,219, which are also incorporated by reference herein.
- Identification bands including machine readable data may beneficially incorporate a broad range of wearer-related information such as detailed biometric information when used on a patient in a medical facility, wherein the range and scope of such machine readable data may far exceed the practical space limitations on the band for receiving the same data in conventional human readable format.
- machine readable data technologies have permitted a substantial increase in the volume and scope of wearer-related data that can be applied to and/or carried by the identification band, as compared to conventional prior art bands bearing information only in human readable form.
- the identification band may bear or carry basic patient name data and the like in human readable characters, and also carry a broad scope of the same and additional information regarding patient name, age, sex, address, medical condition, allergies, and/or treatment regimen in machine readable form.
- the band width may provide inadequate surface area for receiving human readable information in a size suitable for quick and easily visual reading, or for receiving machine readable bar coded information having a size suitable for facilitated read-out by means of a bar code reader.
- small-sized identification bands may be too small for conveniently carrying and supporting an RFID circuit or chip.
- identification bands for bearing or carrying wearer-related information in human readable or machine readable form are typically constructed from relatively stiff plastic-based materials designed to provide a sturdy and durable substrate suitable for permanent imprinting of information thereon, and/or for protectively supporting an RFID circuit or chip.
- identification bands tend to be relatively stiff, exhibit relatively abrasive and sharp edges, and thus can be somewhat uncomfortable for a user to wear over an extended period of time.
- identification bands are frequently designed for encasing or protecting printed information and/or an RFID circuit against damage attributable to water intrusion
- band bending and flexing associated with looped securement about a wearer's wrist or the like in combination with additional bending and flexing during a normal usage cycle often causes the edges of the band to wrinkle and separate, thereby undesirably admitting water into the band interior.
- Such water intrusion can cause printed information to smear and distort in a manner that renders the printed information unreadable, and/or causes damage to the encased RFID circuit.
- an identification tag and related tag system are provided for securely mounting the identification tag onto a selected wearer or object, such as mounting onto a wearer's wrist or the like.
- the identification tag comprises a relatively compact, substantially planar structure adapted to receive wearer-related identification and other information in human readable and/or machine readable form.
- This information-bearing tag is adapted for quick and easy assembly onto an elongated flexible strap or band such as a wristband or bracelet for mounting onto the selected wearer or object.
- the identification tag incorporates a radio frequency identification (RFID) circuit adapted for communicating wearer-related information with a remote reader.
- RFID radio frequency identification
- the identification tag bears printed human readable identification data, such as basic information regarding the wearer, e.g., name, address, and the like.
- the identification tag bears or carries at least some wearer-related information in machine readable form, such as by printing data onto the tag in bar code format.
- machine readable information may be inputted to an RFID circuit formed on or carried by the identification tag.
- This identification tag may be provided as a unitary item suitable for processing through an appropriate print station or stations or the like including means for inputting the identification data in the various formats to the tag.
- the identification tag may be provided in detachable form in elongated roll or sheet form for processing through one or more appropriate print stations. In each configuration, the identification tag is constructed from a printable and sufficiently stiff substrate material suitable for retaining a substantially flat or planar shape.
- the identification tag is formed for quick and easy assembly with the flexible strap or band, which is preferably constructed from a lightweight and inexpensive material such as a vinyl-based plastic chosen for substantially optimized comfort when worn about the wrist or ankle or the like of an individual.
- the identification tag includes a pair of spaced-apart and generally parallel strap slots for quick and easy slide-fit assembly onto the flexible strap, prior to wrapping the strap about the wrist or the like of a specific wearer and appropriate engagement of a fastening element or elements to retain the strap in a closed loop configuration on the wearer.
- the identification tag is mounted on the exterior of the strap, and defines an information-bearing surface having a relatively extensive surface area with a width exceeding the strap width.
- the overall size and shape of the identification tag, and its orientation relative to the strap when mounted thereon, is selected so that at least a substantial portion of the tag sufficiently retains its substantially planar shape for facilitated and reliable read-out of machine readable wear-related information, as by means of a bar code reader and/or by wireless communication of the RFID circuit with a remote reader.
- the identification tag is provided on one portion of a form sheet, another portion of which includes a plurality of associated adhesive labels each adapted for receiving and bearing human readable and/or machine readable information associated with the wearer-related information applied to the identification tag.
- the identification tag may further incorporate one or more detachable adhesive labels each bearing or carrying wearer-related information in human readable and/or machine readable form, wherein the identification tag with labels is adapted for mounting as a unit onto a flexible strap or band. In either configuration, each detachable label can be separated when and as needed for affixation to other objects associated the wearer, such as a vial containing a patient fluid specimen.
- multiple identification tags are provided in roll or sheet form, and in related sets adapted for bearing or carrying appropriate wearer-related identification information, with each pair of tags being suitably sized and shaped for mounting onto the wrist or ankle or the like of a mother and infant, respectively, in a medical facility environment.
- multiple identification tags may be assembled with a single flexible strap used for mounting the multiple tags onto a single wearer.
- Each identification tags, or selected ones of the multiple identification tags may be colored coded, e.g., to indicate one or more selected conditions such as a particular medical condition associated with a specific patient or the like.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an identification tag constructed in accordance with the present invention mounted onto a wristband or the like and shown worn on a person's wrist;
- FIG. 2 is a plan view of the identification tag shown in FIG. 1 , with portions broken away to illustrate internal construction details;
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged plan view depicting the identification tag of FIGS. 1 and 2 slidably mounted onto a wristband or the like;
- FIG. 4 is a plan view showing an elongated strip comprising plurality of identification tags corresponding with the identification tag of FIGS. 1 and 2 , depicting the plural identification tags detachably interconnected in end-to-end relation;
- FIG. 5 is an enlarged fragmented sectional view taken generally on the line 5 - 5 of FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the elongated strip of FIG. 4 provided in roll form
- FIG. 7 is a fragmented plan view similar to FIG. 4 , but illustrating an elongated strip comprising a plurality of identification tags detachably interconnected in side-by-side relation;
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a dispenser for dispensing successive identification tags of the type illustrated in FIGS. 1-7 , and further wherein the dispenser may incorporate means for applying information in human readable and/or machine readable form to each dispensed identification tag;
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view similar to FIG. 1 , but showing an identification tag constructed in accordance with an alternative preferred form of the invention, mounted onto a wristband or the like and shown worn on a person's wrist;
- FIG. 10 is a plan view of the identification tag shown in FIG. 9 , with portions broken away to illustrate internal construction details;
- FIG. 11 is an enlarged plan view depicting the identification tag of FIGS. 9 and 10 slidably mounted onto a wristband or the like;
- FIG. 12 is a plan view showing a plurality of identification tags corresponding with the identification tag of FIG. 1 , depicting the plural identification tags detachably interconnected in end-to-end relation;
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view similar to FIG. 9 , but depicting multiple identification tags of the type shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 mounted onto a wristband or the like and shown worn on a person's wrist;
- FIG. 14 is a plan view showing a sheet bearing a plurality of removable identification tags of the type shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 ;
- FIG. 15 is a plan view showing an elongated strip comprising adjoining and detachably interconnected groups of relatively larger and comparatively smaller identification tags for use, for example, by related a related adult and child, such as a mother and infant;
- FIG. 16 is a plan view showing the larger and identification tags depicted in FIG. 15 respectively mounted onto a larger or adult-sized, and a smaller or child-sized wristband or the like.
- FIG. 17 is a plan view illustrating an elongated strip comprising relatively larger and comparatively smaller adjoining identification tags of the type shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 , but wherein the identification tags are arranged in an alternative configuration;
- FIG. 18 is a plan view similar to FIGS. 15 and 17 , but wherein an elongated strip comprising larger and smaller adjoining identification tags are arranged in another alternative configuration;
- FIG. 19 is a plan view showing an elongated strip comprising a succession of detachably interconnected identification tags each incorporating a plurality of individually removable adhesive labels;
- FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view illustrating construction details of each identification tag shown in FIG. 19 ;
- FIG. 21 is a plan view depicting the identification tag of FIGS. 19 and 20 slidably mounted onto a wristband or the like;
- FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing the identification tag and wristband of FIG. 21 worn on a person's wrist;
- FIG. 23 is a plan view similar to FIG. 19 , but depicting an elongated strip comprising a succession of detachably interconnected identification tags with multiple adhesive labels in accordance with an alternative configuration;
- FIG. 24 is a perspective view illustrating a turnstile station incorporating a reader for reading information on one of the identification tags of the present invention
- FIG. 25 is a front elevation view showing a printable form including at least one identification tag disposed on a first portion of the form, and a plurality of adhesive labels formed on a second portion of the form;
- FIG. 26 is a rear elevation view of the printable form shown in FIG. 25 ;
- FIG. 27 is an exploded sectional view taken generally on the line 27 - 27 of FIG. 25 ;
- FIG. 28 is a front elevation view of a first identification tag separated from the printable form of FIGS. 25-27 ;
- FIG. 29 is a perspective view of a second identification tag separated from the printable form of FIGS. 25-27 ;
- FIG. 30 is an enlarged plan view depicting the identification tag of FIG. 28 slidably mounted onto a wristband or the like;
- FIG. 31 is an enlarged plan view depicting the identification tag of FIG. 29 slidably mounted onto a wristband or the like;
- FIG. 32 is depicting construction details of the printable form of FIG. 25-27 ;
- FIG. 33 is a front elevation view of another alternative preferred form, illustrating a modified printable form including at least one identification tag disposed on a first portion of the form, and a plurality of adhesive labels formed on a second portion of the form;
- FIG. 34 is an exploded sectional view taken generally on the line 34 - 34 of FIG. 33 ;
- FIG. 35 is perspective view of an identification tag separated from the printable form of FIGS. 33-34 ;
- FIG. 36 is a further perspective of the identification tag of FIG. 35 ;
- FIG. 37 is an exploded sectional view similar to FIG. 34 , but depicting another modified printable form
- FIG. 38 is a front elevation view of another alternative preferred form, illustrating a further modified printable form including at least one identification tag disposed on a first portion of the form, and a plurality of adhesive labels formed on a second portion of the form;
- FIG. 39 is an exploded sectional view taken generally on the line 39 - 39 of FIG. 38 ;
- FIG. 40 is front elevation view of yet another alternative preferred form, illustrating a further modified printable form including at least one identification tag disposed on a first portion of the form, and a plurality of adhesive labels formed on a second portion of the form;
- FIG. 41 is an exploded sectional view taken generally on the line 41 - 41 of FIG. 40 ;
- FIG. 42 is an exploded sectional view similar to FIG. 41 , but depicting another modified printable form
- FIG. 43 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a further modified printable form representing yet another alternative preferred form of the invention.
- FIG. 44 is a front elevation view showing another modified printable form comprising a further preferred embodiment of the invention.
- an improved identification tag system referred to generally in FIGS. 1 and 3 by the reference numeral 10 is provided for mounting onto a selected person or specified object, such as by mounting about the wrist 12 ( FIG. 1 ) of an authorized wearer.
- the identification tag system 10 comprises an identification tag 14 in the form of a relatively compact, substantially planar structure adapted to receive wearer-related identification and other information in human readable and/or machine readable form.
- This information-bearing identification tag 14 is adapted for quick and easy assembly onto an elongated flexible strap or band 16 such as a wristband or bracelet or the like for mounting onto the selected wearer or object.
- This identification tag system 10 including the identification tag 14 assembled with the flexible strap 16 , is particularly useful with but not limited to a small wearer or object, such as an infant or small child, to provided a relatively extensive and relatively flat information-bearing surface area, while permitting the strap 16 to be constructed from a relatively soft and compliant material selected for substantially optimized comfort.
- the identification tag 14 is shown in one preferred form in FIGS. 1-3 , and generally comprises a relatively stiff and generally rectangular structure having smoothly rounded corners for user comfort.
- This tag 14 is constructed from a suitable material for receiving and bearing printed information applied thereto in human readable and/or machine readable form.
- FIG. 3 depicts human readable information 18 wearer name, address, identification numbers, etc., imprinted on a left-hand side (as viewed in FIG. 3 ) of the tag 14 , in combination with machine readable information such as linear or matrix bar code 20 imprinted on a right-hand side of the tag 14 .
- Such bar coding 20 may represent a wide range of wearer-related data, including but not limited to duplication of the human readable information 18 , together with additional data such as patient condition, treatment regimen, etc., when the tag system 10 is used as a patient identification bracelet.
- the bar coding 20 is adapted for quick and easy read-out by means of a conventional bar code reader (not shown in FIGS. 1-3 ).
- the identification tag 14 has a multi-ply construction which may include a laminate of paper, synthetic paper, and/or plastic materials such as polyester and textured polyethylene and the like. With such construction, the identification tag 14 has a relatively stiff but somewhat flexible or compliant structure providing a relatively sturdy and durable substrate for receiving, bearing, and/or supporting the wearer-related information applied thereto, as by means of conventional printer technology. In one form, the tag 14 may be surface-treated for thermal sensitivity, so that the wearer-related information 18 , 20 may be printed thereon by means of a thermal-type printer. In another form, other types of printers including but not limited to laser printers and the like may be used.
- the printed information may be applied directly to an external surface of the tag 14 , whereas in other forms the tag 14 may incorporate an transparent cover layer for overlying and protecting an internal ply having the printed information applied thereto.
- the tag 14 may incorporate an transparent cover layer for overlying and protecting an internal ply having the printed information applied thereto.
- Persons skilled in the art will recognize and appreciate that a wide range of different materials and constructions, and related production methods, may be used to form the identification tag 14 .
- FIG. 2 depicts a radio frequency identification (RFID) circuit 22 incorporated into the identification tag 14 , as by embedding a communication circuit or chip or the like within the tag 14 in a position protectively encased between multiple plies forming the tag.
- RFID circuit 22 is adapted for receiving and storing a broad range of potentially detailed wearer-related information, for appropriate wireless communication with a remote reader (also not shown in FIGS. 1-3 ).
- identification bands and the like including RFID technology see U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,493,805; 5,973,598; 5,973,600; 6,181,287; and 6,414,543, and copending U.S. Ser. No. 10/101,219, which are incorporated by reference herein.
- FIGS. 1-3 show the identification tag 14 to include a pair of spaced-apart and generally parallel strap slots 24 formed therein at respective positions located near or adjacent opposite ends of the tag 14 , wherein these slots 24 are sized and shaped for slide-fit reception of a free end of the flexible strap 16 .
- the identification tag 14 can thus be slidably positioned along the length of the strap 16 , with the imprinted wearer-related information 18 , 20 borne or otherwise visibly displayed at an outboard side of the tag 14 for direct visual reading of the human readable data 18 , and for direct optical scanning of the machine readable data 20 such as bar code data, and/or for wireless communication with the RFID circuit.
- An opposite end of the flexible strap 16 typically includes or carries a fastening element or elements 26 adapted to receive and/or engage structures such as one of a plurality of longitudinally spaced apertures 28 formed near the strap free end, for supporting and retaining the strap 16 in a closed loop configuration ( FIG. 1 ) of selected size wrapped about the wearer's wrist 12 or the like. While the illustrative drawings ( FIG. 3 ) show a pair of snap-fit type fastening elements 26 at the opposite end of the strap 16 , for interengagement of these snap-fit elements 26 through a selected one of the strap apertures 28 , a variety of different strap constructions and related fastening devices may be employed. In this regard, U.S. Pat. Nos.
- the flexible strap 16 can be constructed from a lightweight, inexpensive, and highly flexible or compliant soft plastic material chosen for substantially optimized wearer comfort, substantially without encountering significant abrasion of the wearer's skin. That is, prior identification bands of the type designed for direct printing of wearer-related information thereon, and/or for protectively supporting an RFID circuit or chip, have exhibited a relatively stiff construction defining edges that can be somewhat sharp and abrasive, resulting in an identification wristband or bracelet that can be uncomfortable for a user to wear over an extended period of time.
- the flexible strap 16 does not bear wearer-related information printed directly thereon, does not carry other cards or labels having wearer-related information printed thereon, and further does not define a structure for protectively receiving and supporting an RFID circuit or chip. Instead, such wearer-related information and the RFID circuit or chip are carried by the separately formed identification tag 14 . Accordingly, the flexible strap 16 may be constructed from an extremely soft and compliant, yet desirably stretch-resistant material, such as a soft vinyl-based plastic or the like chosen for substantially optimized wearer comfort.
- the information-bearing identification tag 14 is mounted onto the exterior of the strap 16 .
- the tag 14 is thus constructed with a size and shape defining an information-bearing outboard tag side having a surface area that extends beyond the width of the associated strap 16 .
- the available information-bearing surface area on the identification tag 14 is sufficient to receive and carry a substantial amount of volume of wearer-related data for quick and easy read-out by direct visual perception and/or by automated readers, yet the tag 14 may be assembled with a flexible strap 16 having a small size suitable for mounting onto a small person or object, particularly such as an infant or small child, or otherwise having a strap width that exhibits minimal or insufficient surface area for bearing any significant volume of wearer-related data.
- the width and length of a flexible strap sized for fitting about the wrist or ankle or the like of a newborn infant of small child is generally insufficient for bearing a broad range of wearer-related information in a form that is quickly and easily readable by alternative means.
- the relatively stiff identification tag 14 when mounted onto the flexible strap 16 sufficiently retains its nondeformed, substantially flat or substantially planar shape to provide a localized strap zone of substantially or nearly planar shape, when the strap 16 is mounted in closed loop configuration onto the selected wearer.
- This localized flat or nearly flat zone thus presents the wearer-related information on the identification tag 14 with minimal or no curvature for quick, easy and reliable machine read-out of printed machine readable data 20 as by means of a bar code reader, and/or wireless communication of the RFID circuit 22 with a remote reader.
- the identification tag 14 is not bent sufficiently for directly following the high degree of curvature associated with a small diameter strap 16 mounted, for example, onto the wrist or ankle of a newborn infant or small child, wherein such high degree of curvature can interfere with bar code read-out and/or impair the broadcast range of the RFID circuit 22 .
- the remainder of the soft and flexible strap 16 may exhibit the requisite high degree of curvature needed for secure strap retention on wearer, but in a highly comfortable manner.
- the identification tag 14 can be provided as a single or unitary component for processing through one or more printer stations for printing the wearer-related information thereon, and further wherein such printer station or stations may also include appropriate programming means for inputting the desired range of wearer-related data to the RFID circuit 22 .
- a supply or plurality of identification tags 14 may be provided in roll or sheet form for processing through one or more printer/programmer stations, such as the exemplary print station 30 shown in FIG. 8 , with each dispensed identification tag 14 being detachable from the roll or sheet for immediate assembly with an associated flexible strap 16 and mounting onto the specified person or object.
- FIG. 4 illustrates an elongated tape or strip 32 of multiple identification tags 14 of the type shown in FIGS. 1-3 , with the tags 14 interconnected end-to-end and separable from each other by means of perforations 34 or appropriate intervening lines of weakness which may be pre-cut.
- FIG. 5 is a sectional view illustrating embedded positioning of the RFID circuit 22 within each tag 14 , located between overlying and underlying multiple tag-forming plies.
- FIG. 6 shows the elongated tape or strip 32 arranged in the form of a roll 36 suitable for mounting into the print station 30 ( FIG.
- Each identification tag 14 may include one or more locator ports 38 ( FIG. 4 ) formed therein, to facilitate optically controlled advancement of the strip 32 and resultant printer/programmer processing through the print station 30 or the like.
- FIG. 7 illustrates an alternative or modified elongated tape or strip 132 having multiple identification tags 14 detachably interconnected in side-by-side relation, as opposed to the end-to-end configuration shown in FIGS. 4 and 6 .
- FIGS. 9-12 show a modified version of the identification tag, wherein the modified tag is referred to by reference numeral 114 , but wherein components which are otherwise common in terms of structure or function to those shown and described in FIGS. 1-4 are indicated by common reference numerals.
- the identification tag 114 generally conforms to the embodiment of FIGS. 1-4 , except that the rectangular-shaped tag is re-oriented so that its long dimension extends perpendicular to a long dimension of an associated flexible strap 16 , when the tag 114 is mounted onto the strap 16 .
- the modified identification tag 114 shown in FIGS. 9-11 is constructed according to the above-described embodiment of FIGS. 1-3 , to have a relatively stiff yet somewhat compliant and rounded-cornered structure defining a sturdy and durable substrate for receiving and supporting wearer-related data in both human readable form 18 and in machine readable form such as bar code data 20 .
- the tag 114 may include an RFID circuit 22 ( FIGS. 10-11 ) formed thereon or embedded therein and having the capacity to receive and store a broad range of wearer-related information.
- the tag 114 has a generally rectangular size and shape defined by a shorter dimension that is significantly less than a longer dimension.
- the tag 114 has a pair of spaced-apart slots 24 formed therein near one end thereof, for slide-fit reception of the flexible strap 16 therethrough. These slots 24 are shown formed generally in parallel with the long dimension of the tag 114 , thereby orienting the tag 114 so that its long dimension extends generally perpendicular to a long dimension of an associated flexible strap 16 .
- the overall extensive information-bearing surface area defined by the tag 114 is retained, yet the localized strap zone of substantially or nearly planar shape defined by the shorter width of the tag 114 is substantially minimized for further enhanced user comfort. As shown best in FIG. 11 , a significant proportion of the tag area thus extends laterally relative to the strap 16 .
- the modified identification tag 114 may also be provided as a single or unitary component, or in roll or sheet form comprising a plurality of detachable tags adapted for processing through one or more print stations 30 ( FIG. 8 ) or the like, all as previously shown and described herein.
- FIG. 12 depicts the identification tags 114 in an elongated tape or strip 32 with interconnecting separable perforations 34 or the like.
- FIG. 12 also shows each identification tag 114 to include a locator port 38 formed therein, and/or a reflector strip 40 on an inboard or reverse side thereon, wherein these structures may be provided to facilitate optically controlled advancement of the strip 32 and resultant printer/programmer processing through the print station 30 or the like.
- FIG. 13 shows a pair of identification tags 114 mounted onto a common flexible strap 16 on the wrist 12 or the like of a single wearer.
- a second or subsequent tag may be mounted onto the strap 16 for providing increased storage capacity of wearer-related information.
- These multiple identification tags may be attached to the band 16 at the same time, or sequentially over time as wearer-related information evolves, changes and/or requires updating.
- One or both of the tags may be color-coded as indicated by reference numeral 115 , or otherwise bear one or more prominently visible markings, to provide a quick and easy visual indication of certain information, such as specific medical conditions (e.g., allergies, diabetes, etc.) when the band is worn by a patient in a medical facility or the like), or certain shipping instructions (e.g., rush delivery) when the band is attached to a shipped package or object.
- specific medical conditions e.g., allergies, diabetes, etc.
- certain shipping instructions e.g., rush delivery
- the use of two or more identification tags 14 and/or 114 on a single flexible strap 16 does not significantly increase the overall stiffness or abrasiveness of the tag system, and thus does not significantly detract from the desired high level of user comfort.
- FIG. 14 shows a plurality of identification tags 14 of the type shown in FIGS. 1-3 , consolidated within a common sheet or printable form 42 for suitable processing through one or more appropriate print/programming stations.
- Each tag 14 is separable from the sheet 42 by means of a circumscribing perforation 134 or other suitable line of weakness. It will be recognized and understood that the any of the various identification tag embodiments shown and described herein may be provided in the printable sheet form as illustrated in FIG. 14 relative to the identification tag 14 .
- FIGS. 15-16 depict an alternative preferred tag system in accordance with the principles of the present invention, wherein multiple identification tags are provided in roll or printable sheet format, and in related sets adapted for bearing or carrying appropriate wearer-related identification information.
- Each related set of identification tags as shown includes a first tag 214 sized and shaped for mounting onto the wrist or ankle or the like of a first person such as a mother in a medical facility environment, and at least one second tag 314 shown to have a smaller size and shape suitable for mounting onto the wrist or ankle or the like of a second person such as a newborn infant or child related to the mother.
- FIG. 15 depicts a succession identification tags 214 and 314 in related sets or groups, provided in the form of an elongated tape or strip 32 and interconnected by one or more separable perforations 34 or the like.
- Each related set or group of tags as shown includes a first, relatively large identification tag 214 having a pair of strap slots 24 formed therein for slide-fit mounting onto a relatively large flexible strap 216 ( FIG. 16 ) adapted for mounting onto an adult such as a mother in a medical facility environment.
- Each set or group is further shown to include at least one smaller identification tag 314 , such as the pair of smaller tags 314 shown in FIG. 15 , each having a pair of strap slots 24 formed therein for slide-fit mounting onto a smaller flexible strap 316 ( FIG.
- FIG. 15 illustrates two such smaller tags 314 for use, e.g., with twins.
- the identification tags comprising each related group may be of the same or similar size, if desired.
- the illustrated strip 32 of multiple tag sets or groups is adapted for processing through one or more appropriate printer/programmer stations, such as the print station 30 shown in FIG. 8 .
- a locator port 38 may be formed in each set of identification tags, such as within each of the larger tags 214 , thereby facilitating optical controlled advancement of the strip 32 through the print station or stations.
- a reflector strip 40 (not shown in FIGS. 15-16 ) of the type depicted in FIG. 12 may be used.
- FIG. 15 shows each identification tag 214 , 314 to include human readable information 18 and related machine readable information 20 such as bar code data.
- Each tag 214 , 314 may additionally incorporate an RFID circuit 22 (not shown in FIGS. 15-16 ) for programmable input of wearer-related data, as previously shown and described herein.
- FIG. 15 shows one preferred array for the elongated tape or strip 32 , wherein each larger identification tag 214 is arranged in end-to-end relation with a successive related pair of smaller tags 314 arranged in side-by-side relation.
- FIG. 17 depicts a similar elongated tape or strip array, wherein the successive related pair of smaller tags 314 are arranged in parallel end-to-end relation with the associated larger identification tag 214 .
- FIG. 18 illustrates another alternative elongated tape or strip array wherein each related set or group of larger and smaller identification tags 214 , 314 , is carried on a tape segment 44 having at least one locator port 38 formed therein and separable from adjacent tag sets or groups by means of lines of perforation 34 or the like.
- each tag set or group comprises multiple primary tags 214 and multiple secondary tags 314 for use, e.g., with straps mounted onto a mother and father associated with multiple smaller tags 314 mounted onto related infants or the like.
- FIG. 18 shows the tags 214 , 314 bounded by additional lines of perforation 34 ′ of the like for separation from the associated strip segment 44 .
- FIGS. 19-22 illustrate another alternative preferred embodiment of the invention, wherein a modified identification tag 414 includes human readable information 18 and/or machine readable data 20 and additionally includes at least one and preferably multiple detachable adhesive labels 46 bearing the same or some of this wearer-related data 18 , 20 .
- the resultant identification tag 414 including the adhesive labels 46 is adapted for quick and easy mounting onto a flexible strap 16 , which is in turn adapted for quick and easy mounting onto the wrist 12 or the like of a selected person or object.
- each of the modified identification tags 414 includes a base segment 48 including the wearer-related data 18 , 20 , as previously described.
- Each modified tag 414 may also include an RFID circuit, again as previously described.
- the modified tag 414 further includes an extension segment 50 carrying the labels 46 , wherein each label 46 may be imprinted with all or part of the wearer-related data 18 , 20 , and may additional incorporate a separate RFID circuit 22 .
- FIG. 19 shows this modified tag 414 in elongated tape or strip form including multiple end-to-end interconnected tags 414 , each with a pair of strap slots 24 and a locator port 38 formed in the base segment 48 .
- the modified tag 414 is formed by at least one inboard ply 52 and at least one outboard ply 54 , wherein these two plies 52 , 54 are normally adhesively affixed at the base segment 48 .
- the labels 46 are formed in the outboard ply 54 for peel-off separation therefrom, when and as desired. That is, the outboard ply 54 has a pressure sensitive adhesive film 56 coating the entire underside or inboard surface thereof, whereas a release film or liner 58 coats an upper side of the inboard ply 52 to extend over the extension segment 50 only.
- the two plies 52 , 54 are adhesively affixed throughout the extent of the base segment 48 , but the labels 46 of the extension segment 50 can be lifted or peeled one at a time for appropriate affixation to other objects to be associated with the tag wearer, such as a patient chart or treatment form, or a vial or the like containing a patient specimen, in a medical facility environment.
- a perforation 34 or line of weakness may be formed between the base segment 48 and extension segment 50 , if desired.
- FIG. 21 shows the modified tag 414 including the adhesive labels 46 slidably mounted onto a flexible strap 16 including appropriate fastening elements 26 for mounting the tag 414 onto a person's wrist or the like (as shown in FIG. 22 ).
- the multiple labels 46 are arranged along the length of the extension segment 50 in side-by-side array.
- the multiple labels 46 may be arranged in relatively small sets or groups oriented in end-to-end array on the extension segment 46 .
- FIG. 24 depicts a reader 60 for reading wearer-related information carried by the tag system 10 shown mounted onto the wrist 12 of a specific person.
- the illustrative reader 60 may comprise a suitable wireless communication device for non-contact communication with the RFID circuit 22 carried by the identification tag 14 , and/or the reader 60 may comprise a standard bar code reader or the like for optically scanning and reading the machine readable data 20 printed onto the tag 14 .
- the reader 60 is shown mounted onto or associated with a turnstile 62 of the type used for authorized entry to a facility such as a concert hall, sports stadium or arena, amusement park, transportation facility, etc. Alternately, hand-held readers such as bar code readers and/or wireless transmission readers may be used for read-out of the data carried by the identification tag.
- FIGS. 25-29 and 32 show one preferred form of a combination printable form 64 having at least one identification tag defined at or within a first portion 65 of the printable form, and at least one and preferably a plurality of detachable labels 46 defined at or within a second portion 66 of the printable form.
- the first portion 65 of the form 64 includes a pair of relatively large identification tags 514 and a pair of comparatively smaller identification tags 614 , constructed generally according to the sets of identification tags shown and described previously herein with respect to FIGS. 15-18 .
- the illustrative example shows the second portion 66 of the form 64 to include a plurality of peel-off adhesive-backed labels 46 .
- Each of the tags 514 , 614 and the labels 46 is adapted for bearing printed information thereon, such as human readable information 18 and/or machine readable information 20 , all as previously described herein.
- each tag 514 , 614 and the labels 46 may also carry an associated RFID circuit as previously shown and described herein, wherein such RFID circuit may be embedded within each tag and label and thus is not shown in FIGS. 25-32 .
- the printable information may be applied to the form 64 as by a single pass through a laser-type printer, or other suitable printing means which may, if desired, be incorporated into a print station 30 generally as depicted in FIG. 8 .
- the first portion 65 of the printable form 64 includes a backing sheet 68 of transparent film material, overlaid with a film of substantially transparent adhesive 70 such as a pressure sensitive adhesive layer.
- This substrate defined by the backing sheet 68 and adhesive film 70 is secured to the rear or reverse side of a relatively stiff but somewhat flexible face ply 72 .
- a major portion of a rear side of this face ply 72 carries a release film liner or coating 74 , so that the face ply 72 can be peeled from the underlying adhesive film 70 .
- the face ply 72 also includes printable regions 75 and 76 ( FIG.
- Each printable region 75 , 76 denoting one of the identification tags 514 , 614 , within the first portion 65 of the printable form 64 is suitably perforated or die cut as indicated at 534 ( FIG. 32 ) for quick and easy separation from the form.
- the underlying backing sheet 68 is similarly die perforated or die cut as indicated at 535 , but in a bifold pattern that defines a first segment 77 directly underlying the associated tag printable region 75 or 76 , and further defining along one side edge thereof a mirrored second segment 78 of similar size and shape.
- these perforations or die cuts in the backing sheet 68 further define strap slots 24 for subsequent mounting of the formed identification tag onto an associated strap 16 ( FIGS. 30-31 ). Similar strap slots may also be formed into the overlying printable regions 75 , 76 .
- each identification tag 514 , 614 can be separated from the form 64 as by rearward punch-out displacement depicted in FIG. 27 . This separates the tag 514 or 614 from the first portion 65 of the printable form.
- each punched tag 514 , 614 comprises the associated printable face ply region 75 or 76 adhered directly onto the underlying first segment 77 of the backing sheet 68 , and also separates the adjoining second segment 78 of the backing sheet 68 from the overlying face ply 72 .
- the second segment 78 associated with each tag can be folded over the front side of the associated printable face ply segment 75 or 76 to form a laminated or multi-ply, and substantially moisture proof identification tag 514 or 614 having the printed information overlaid and protected by the transparent second segment 78 of the backing sheet 68 .
- Each tag 514 and 614 can then be slidably assembled onto an associated flexible strap 16 , as viewed in FIGS. 30-31 .
- the second portion 66 of the printable form 64 is defined by a laterally extending region of the face ply 72 , at one side of the above described first portion 65 of the form 64 . As shown, a perforation 34 or suitable line of weakness may be provided between these first and second portions 65 , 66 to permit separation, if desired.
- a reverse or rear side of the face ply 72 is backed by an adhesive film 170 or the like, such as a pressure sensitive adhesive, and a front or upper side of a backing sheet 168 (which may be opaque) is covered with a suitable release film or liner 174 .
- a major portion of the face ply 72 defining this second portion of the printable form 64 is subdivided by perforations 134 or suitable lines of weakness into the plurality of adhesive backed labels 46 .
- the identification tags are separated from the form 64 as by punch-out displacement, and then folded per folding guide lines to finished state for mounting onto associated flexible wristband straps 16 , all as previously described.
- the first portion 65 of the form 64 can then be separated from the second label-bearing portion 66 , if desired, by tear-off separation along the perforation 34 .
- the second label-bearing portion 66 may be accessed when desired to obtain a pre-printed peel-off adhesive label 46 for quick and easy affixation to objects associated or to be associated with the tags 514 , 614 , as previously described herein.
- the second portion 66 of the printable form may remain with the patient's chart or file, bearing the adhesive labels 46 ready for peel-off separation from the form portion 66 and appropriate adherence to physician's order papers, medicine containers, specimen vials, medical reports, and the like.
- FIGS. 33-36 shown a modified printable form 164 including a first portion 165 defining at least one identification tag, such as the illustrative bifold tags 714 and 814 , and a second portion 166 defining at least one and preferably a plurality of peel-off adhesive labels 46 .
- a common backing sheet 168 ( FIG. 34 ) which may be opaque extends throughout both form portions 165 , 166 , and is surface-coated with a release film or liner 174 .
- a common face ply 72 again extends throughout both form portions 165 , 166 , and is rear-side coated with a suitable adhesive film 70 such as a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive or the like.
- multiple printable regions 175 and 176 associated respectively with the to-be-formed identification tags 714 and 814 are defined as by suitable die cuts or perforations 234 extending through the face ply 72 and underlying adhesive film 70 .
- Such printable regions each define a mirror-image and adhesive-backed bifold tag structure adjoined along one side edge. Additional die cuts or perforations formed within the printable regions 175 , 176 define strap mounting slots 24 .
- each identification tag 714 and 814 is separated from the form 164 as by peel-off separation from the underlying backing sheet 168 and release film 174 (as viewed in FIG. 34 ).
- the tags can then be folded over along a line of weakness or suitable bifold indicator line 15 , to press the adhesive film 70 on the rear sides thereof into face-to-face relation, thereby forming a multi-ply identification tag for quick and easy slide-fit mounting onto a flexible wristband strap 16 or the like (not shown). While the exemplary drawings show information printed on only one side of the folded-over tag, it will be understood that printed information may be applied to both sides, if desired.
- the first portion 165 of the form 164 can be separated from the related second portion 166 , as by means of an intervening perforation 34 ( FIG. 33 ) or suitable line of weakness. Thereafter, the second label-bearing portion 166 may be accessed when desired to obtain a preprinted label 46 for affixation to objects associated or to be associated with the tags 714 , 814 , again as previously described herein.
- a further modified printable form 264 is shown in FIG. 37 , wherein this version of the invention corresponds with the embodiment shown and described in FIGS. 33-36 , except that the face ply is defined by a first face ply member 172 of relatively stiff sheet stock such as a printable polyester or other printable plastic or the like to extend over the first portion 165 of the form, and a second face ply member 272 which can be formed from a relatively lighter weight and flexible, typically paper-based label stock extending over the second portion 166 of the form 264 . These first and second face ply members 172 and 272 are supported in side-by-side relation by means of the common backing sheet 168 . Identification tags such as the tag 914 , and related peel-off labels 46 are formed and adapted for use, as previously described with respect to FIGS. 33-36 .
- FIGS. 38-39 illustrate a further variation of a printable form 364 , wherein a backing sheet 168 is surface-coated with a release film or liner 174 over a second portion 166 of the form, but does not include the release film over the first portion 165 .
- peel-off labels 46 with a rear-side adhesive coating 70 are again provided on the second portion 166 , as defined by a die cut face ply 272 of paper-based label stock of the like.
- the first portion 165 of the printable form 364 can be defined by a stiffer and/or more sturdy material such as printable plastic sheet stock or the like defining the face ply 172 of said first portion 165 .
- one or more identification tags such as the tags 1014 and 1114 on said first portion 165 are defined by perimeter die cuts, perforations or line of weakness 334 or the like, in a peripheral shape corresponding to the size and shape of the final tag.
- Each identification tag 1014 , 1114 is adhered by the rear-side adhesive layer 70 on the face ply 172 with the underlying backing sheet 168 , due to the absence of the release film 174 with the first portion 165 of the form 364 .
- each identification tag can be separated as by punch-out displacement ( FIG. 39 ) for assembly with a flexible strap or band (not shown in FIGS. 38-39 ). Thereafter, the first portion 165 of the form 364 can be separated along perforation or die cut 34 , leaving the second portion 166 with the adhesive labels 46 thereon, as previously described herein.
- FIGS. 40-41 show another variation of a printable form 464 , similar to that shown and described in FIGS. 38-39 , except that the backing sheet 168 has one side edge terminating a short distance beyond the associated second portion 166 of the form, and this side edge of the backing sheet 168 is secured by an adhesive lap joint or bead 80 ( FIG. 41 ) or the like to one side edge of the first portion 165 of the printable form.
- FIG. 42 shows a further but similar variation of FIG. 42 , wherein a modified printable form 564 has a backing sheet 168 connected along one side edge of the form second portion 166 by a flexible hinged web joint 180 or the like to one side edge of the form first portion 165 .
- the identification tags and labels are formed and adapted for use as previously described herein.
- FIG. 43 illustrates a further embodiment for a printable form 664 which may correspond with any one of the prior-described embodiments shown in FIGS. 25-42 , but wherein each identification tag formed on a first portion 165 of the form 664 may correspond with the label-bearing identification tag 414 as previously shown and described herein with respect to FIGS. 20-22 .
- a second portion 166 of the printable form 664 again carries multiple peel-off labels 46 .
- FIG. 44 shows still another alternative embodiment for a printable form 764 , wherein multiple identification tags 14 and 114 are formed on the first portion 165 of the form, with one or more of said tags 14 , 114 being color coded or otherwise incorporating readily visible or readily discernable flag or other words and/or symbols, as indicated at 115 , to alert personnel regarding one or more special conditions associated with the person or object wearing the tag or tags.
- the tags 14 , 114 may be assembled with a common band or strap 16 as previously shown and described herein with respect to FIG. 13 .
- the second portion 166 of the printable form 764 carries multiple peel-off labels 46 .
- identification tag and tag system in all of its various embodiments, may be used in a wide range or different identification applications involving persons or objects, including but not limited to patient identification in a medical facility or the like, personnel identification and/or access control at secured facilities such as military or industrial installations and at prisons and the like, patron identification at amusement parks and events such as concerts and sports events and the like, airport and other transportation and passenger and/or baggage identification, identification and tracking of product and inventory and shipped parcels, and animal control, and the like. Accordingly, no limitation on the invention is intended by way of the foregoing description and accompanying drawings, except as set forth in the appended claims.
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- This invention relates generally to improvements in identification appliances such as identification tags, and to a related system including means such as a wristband or bracelet or the like for convenient and comfortable mounting of an identification tag onto a selected wearer or object. More specifically, this invention provides an improved identification tag and related system designed particularly for use with a small wearer or object, such as an infant or small child, to provided a relatively extensive information-bearing surface area having a size sufficient to accommodate a range of important identification data in human readable and/or machine readable form, and further wherein the information-bearing area is relatively flat for facilitated and improved read-out of machine readable data.
- Identification bands such as a wristbands or bracelets or other closed loop elements are generally known in the art, wherein the identification band bears or carries some form of information or data associated with the person wearing the band, or associated with the object to which the band is mounted or attached. Accordingly, the information carried by the identification band travels with the wearer. In a typical construction, e.g., for use as a wristband, an elongated flexible strap formed from flexible plastic or the like is wrapped about the wrist of an authorized wearer, and includes interfitting or interengageable securement members at opposite ends thereof for suitable interconnection to retain the identification band on the wearer's wrist. Identification information is applied to the band as by printing appropriate information directly onto an external band surface, or onto a label adhered to the band, or by printing such information onto a card or the like adapted for slide-fit mounting into a pocket formed within the band structure. Such identification bands have been widely used or proposed for use, e.g., for patient identification in a medical facility or the like, for personnel identification and/or access control at secured facilities such as military or industrial installations and at prisons and the like, for patron identification at amusement parks and events such as concerts and the like, for airport passenger and/or baggage identification, for identification and tracking of shipped parcels, and for animal control, and the like. Exemplary identification bands of this general type are shown and described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,221,063; 4,285,146; 4,318,234; 4,386,795; 5,226,809; 5,448,846; 5,457,906; 5,479,797; 5,493,805; 5,581,924; 5,609,716; 5,615,504; 5,740,623; 5,792,299; 5,799,426,5,973,598; 5,973,600 and 5,979,941 which are incorporated by reference herein.
- In recent years, improved identification systems including identification bands and tags have been designed to incorporate wearer-related data in machine readable form, in lieu of or in addition to human readable data which is typically limited to printed or hand-written alpha-numeric characters. In one form, such machine readable information may comprise data printed onto or otherwise carried by the flexible strap in linear bar code form or the like, and arrayed for scanning by a conventional bar code reader or the like. See, for example, U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,448,846; 5,799,426; and 5,615,504. See also U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,016,618; and 6,510,634. In another form, such machine readable information may comprise a radio frequency identification (RFID) circuit or chip mounted on or within the flexible strap and adapted to receive and store selected wearer-related information for appropriate wireless communication with a remote reader. For illustrative examples of identification bands and the like including RFID technology, see U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,493,805; 5,973,598; 5,973,600; 6,181,287; and 6,414,543, and copending U.S. Ser. No. 10/101,219, which are also incorporated by reference herein.
- Identification bands including machine readable data may beneficially incorporate a broad range of wearer-related information such as detailed biometric information when used on a patient in a medical facility, wherein the range and scope of such machine readable data may far exceed the practical space limitations on the band for receiving the same data in conventional human readable format. In other words, machine readable data technologies have permitted a substantial increase in the volume and scope of wearer-related data that can be applied to and/or carried by the identification band, as compared to conventional prior art bands bearing information only in human readable form. In a patient identification system, e.g., the identification band may bear or carry basic patient name data and the like in human readable characters, and also carry a broad scope of the same and additional information regarding patient name, age, sex, address, medical condition, allergies, and/or treatment regimen in machine readable form.
- Despite the benefits and advantages derived from the incorporation of machine readable information on or within a flexible identification band, practical implementation of machine readable technologies has been accompanied by a number of significant drawbacks and disadvantages. More particularly, some forms of machine readable data such as linear bar coding requires a relatively flat surface for accurate and reliable read-out by means of a bar code reader. However, an identification band such as a wristband or ankle bracelet or the like mounted onto an individual inherently exhibits a curved configuration. While the degree of band curvature and resultant distortion of the bar coded information may be insufficient to interfere with data read-out, when the band is mounted onto an adult of average size, this is often not the case with relatively small identification bands sized to fit a small person such as an infant or small child. In addition, the band curvature may also impact the transmission or broadcast range of an RFID circuit for communication with a remote reader, wherein such communication with the RFID circuit can be significantly impaired in the case of small-sized bands suitable for an infant or small child.
- Moreover, for small-sized identification bands dimensioned for wearer comfort, the band width may provide inadequate surface area for receiving human readable information in a size suitable for quick and easily visual reading, or for receiving machine readable bar coded information having a size suitable for facilitated read-out by means of a bar code reader. Similarly, small-sized identification bands may be too small for conveniently carrying and supporting an RFID circuit or chip.
- In addition, current identification bands for bearing or carrying wearer-related information in human readable or machine readable form are typically constructed from relatively stiff plastic-based materials designed to provide a sturdy and durable substrate suitable for permanent imprinting of information thereon, and/or for protectively supporting an RFID circuit or chip. As a result, such identification bands tend to be relatively stiff, exhibit relatively abrasive and sharp edges, and thus can be somewhat uncomfortable for a user to wear over an extended period of time. Further, while such identification bands are frequently designed for encasing or protecting printed information and/or an RFID circuit against damage attributable to water intrusion, band bending and flexing associated with looped securement about a wearer's wrist or the like in combination with additional bending and flexing during a normal usage cycle often causes the edges of the band to wrinkle and separate, thereby undesirably admitting water into the band interior. Such water intrusion can cause printed information to smear and distort in a manner that renders the printed information unreadable, and/or causes damage to the encased RFID circuit.
- There exists, therefore, a need for further improvements in and to identification bands and related identification systems of the type carrying wearer-related information, particularly wherein a relatively flat information-bearing surface of relatively extensive area is provided with an identification strap or band which may have a relatively small size suitable for use with a small infant or child, or small object. The present invention fulfills these needs and provides further related advantages.
- In accordance with the invention, an identification tag and related tag system are provided for securely mounting the identification tag onto a selected wearer or object, such as mounting onto a wearer's wrist or the like. The identification tag comprises a relatively compact, substantially planar structure adapted to receive wearer-related identification and other information in human readable and/or machine readable form. This information-bearing tag is adapted for quick and easy assembly onto an elongated flexible strap or band such as a wristband or bracelet for mounting onto the selected wearer or object. In one preferred form, the identification tag incorporates a radio frequency identification (RFID) circuit adapted for communicating wearer-related information with a remote reader. The tag system, including the identification tag assembled with the flexible strap, is particularly useful with a small wearer or object, such as an infant or small child, to provided a relatively extensive and relatively flat information-bearing surface area.
- In a preferred form, the identification tag bears printed human readable identification data, such as basic information regarding the wearer, e.g., name, address, and the like. In addition, the identification tag bears or carries at least some wearer-related information in machine readable form, such as by printing data onto the tag in bar code format. In addition or in the alternative, machine readable information may be inputted to an RFID circuit formed on or carried by the identification tag. This identification tag may be provided as a unitary item suitable for processing through an appropriate print station or stations or the like including means for inputting the identification data in the various formats to the tag. Alternately, the identification tag may be provided in detachable form in elongated roll or sheet form for processing through one or more appropriate print stations. In each configuration, the identification tag is constructed from a printable and sufficiently stiff substrate material suitable for retaining a substantially flat or planar shape.
- The identification tag is formed for quick and easy assembly with the flexible strap or band, which is preferably constructed from a lightweight and inexpensive material such as a vinyl-based plastic chosen for substantially optimized comfort when worn about the wrist or ankle or the like of an individual. In one form, the identification tag includes a pair of spaced-apart and generally parallel strap slots for quick and easy slide-fit assembly onto the flexible strap, prior to wrapping the strap about the wrist or the like of a specific wearer and appropriate engagement of a fastening element or elements to retain the strap in a closed loop configuration on the wearer. In accordance with one important aspect of the invention, the identification tag is mounted on the exterior of the strap, and defines an information-bearing surface having a relatively extensive surface area with a width exceeding the strap width. The overall size and shape of the identification tag, and its orientation relative to the strap when mounted thereon, is selected so that at least a substantial portion of the tag sufficiently retains its substantially planar shape for facilitated and reliable read-out of machine readable wear-related information, as by means of a bar code reader and/or by wireless communication of the RFID circuit with a remote reader.
- In one form of the invention, the identification tag is provided on one portion of a form sheet, another portion of which includes a plurality of associated adhesive labels each adapted for receiving and bearing human readable and/or machine readable information associated with the wearer-related information applied to the identification tag. In a related alternative form, the identification tag may further incorporate one or more detachable adhesive labels each bearing or carrying wearer-related information in human readable and/or machine readable form, wherein the identification tag with labels is adapted for mounting as a unit onto a flexible strap or band. In either configuration, each detachable label can be separated when and as needed for affixation to other objects associated the wearer, such as a vial containing a patient fluid specimen.
- In another alternative preferred form, multiple identification tags are provided in roll or sheet form, and in related sets adapted for bearing or carrying appropriate wearer-related identification information, with each pair of tags being suitably sized and shaped for mounting onto the wrist or ankle or the like of a mother and infant, respectively, in a medical facility environment.
- In a further alternative preferred form, multiple identification tags may be assembled with a single flexible strap used for mounting the multiple tags onto a single wearer. Each identification tags, or selected ones of the multiple identification tags may be colored coded, e.g., to indicate one or more selected conditions such as a particular medical condition associated with a specific patient or the like.
- Other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings which illustrate, by way of example, the principles of the invention.
- The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention. In such drawings:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an identification tag constructed in accordance with the present invention mounted onto a wristband or the like and shown worn on a person's wrist; -
FIG. 2 is a plan view of the identification tag shown inFIG. 1 , with portions broken away to illustrate internal construction details; -
FIG. 3 is an enlarged plan view depicting the identification tag ofFIGS. 1 and 2 slidably mounted onto a wristband or the like; -
FIG. 4 is a plan view showing an elongated strip comprising plurality of identification tags corresponding with the identification tag ofFIGS. 1 and 2 , depicting the plural identification tags detachably interconnected in end-to-end relation; -
FIG. 5 is an enlarged fragmented sectional view taken generally on the line 5-5 ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the elongated strip ofFIG. 4 provided in roll form; -
FIG. 7 is a fragmented plan view similar toFIG. 4 , but illustrating an elongated strip comprising a plurality of identification tags detachably interconnected in side-by-side relation; -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a dispenser for dispensing successive identification tags of the type illustrated inFIGS. 1-7 , and further wherein the dispenser may incorporate means for applying information in human readable and/or machine readable form to each dispensed identification tag; -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view similar toFIG. 1 , but showing an identification tag constructed in accordance with an alternative preferred form of the invention, mounted onto a wristband or the like and shown worn on a person's wrist; -
FIG. 10 is a plan view of the identification tag shown inFIG. 9 , with portions broken away to illustrate internal construction details; -
FIG. 11 is an enlarged plan view depicting the identification tag ofFIGS. 9 and 10 slidably mounted onto a wristband or the like; -
FIG. 12 is a plan view showing a plurality of identification tags corresponding with the identification tag ofFIG. 1 , depicting the plural identification tags detachably interconnected in end-to-end relation; -
FIG. 13 is a perspective view similar toFIG. 9 , but depicting multiple identification tags of the type shown inFIGS. 9 and 10 mounted onto a wristband or the like and shown worn on a person's wrist; -
FIG. 14 is a plan view showing a sheet bearing a plurality of removable identification tags of the type shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 ; -
FIG. 15 is a plan view showing an elongated strip comprising adjoining and detachably interconnected groups of relatively larger and comparatively smaller identification tags for use, for example, by related a related adult and child, such as a mother and infant; -
FIG. 16 is a plan view showing the larger and identification tags depicted inFIG. 15 respectively mounted onto a larger or adult-sized, and a smaller or child-sized wristband or the like. -
FIG. 17 is a plan view illustrating an elongated strip comprising relatively larger and comparatively smaller adjoining identification tags of the type shown inFIGS. 15 and 16 , but wherein the identification tags are arranged in an alternative configuration; -
FIG. 18 is a plan view similar toFIGS. 15 and 17 , but wherein an elongated strip comprising larger and smaller adjoining identification tags are arranged in another alternative configuration; -
FIG. 19 is a plan view showing an elongated strip comprising a succession of detachably interconnected identification tags each incorporating a plurality of individually removable adhesive labels; -
FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view illustrating construction details of each identification tag shown inFIG. 19 ; -
FIG. 21 is a plan view depicting the identification tag ofFIGS. 19 and 20 slidably mounted onto a wristband or the like; -
FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing the identification tag and wristband ofFIG. 21 worn on a person's wrist; -
FIG. 23 is a plan view similar toFIG. 19 , but depicting an elongated strip comprising a succession of detachably interconnected identification tags with multiple adhesive labels in accordance with an alternative configuration; -
FIG. 24 is a perspective view illustrating a turnstile station incorporating a reader for reading information on one of the identification tags of the present invention; -
FIG. 25 is a front elevation view showing a printable form including at least one identification tag disposed on a first portion of the form, and a plurality of adhesive labels formed on a second portion of the form; -
FIG. 26 is a rear elevation view of the printable form shown inFIG. 25 ; -
FIG. 27 is an exploded sectional view taken generally on the line 27-27 ofFIG. 25 ; -
FIG. 28 is a front elevation view of a first identification tag separated from the printable form ofFIGS. 25-27 ; -
FIG. 29 is a perspective view of a second identification tag separated from the printable form ofFIGS. 25-27 ; -
FIG. 30 is an enlarged plan view depicting the identification tag ofFIG. 28 slidably mounted onto a wristband or the like; -
FIG. 31 is an enlarged plan view depicting the identification tag ofFIG. 29 slidably mounted onto a wristband or the like; -
FIG. 32 is depicting construction details of the printable form ofFIG. 25-27 ; -
FIG. 33 is a front elevation view of another alternative preferred form, illustrating a modified printable form including at least one identification tag disposed on a first portion of the form, and a plurality of adhesive labels formed on a second portion of the form; -
FIG. 34 is an exploded sectional view taken generally on the line 34-34 ofFIG. 33 ; -
FIG. 35 is perspective view of an identification tag separated from the printable form ofFIGS. 33-34 ; -
FIG. 36 is a further perspective of the identification tag ofFIG. 35 ; -
FIG. 37 is an exploded sectional view similar toFIG. 34 , but depicting another modified printable form; -
FIG. 38 is a front elevation view of another alternative preferred form, illustrating a further modified printable form including at least one identification tag disposed on a first portion of the form, and a plurality of adhesive labels formed on a second portion of the form; -
FIG. 39 is an exploded sectional view taken generally on the line 39-39 ofFIG. 38 ; -
FIG. 40 is front elevation view of yet another alternative preferred form, illustrating a further modified printable form including at least one identification tag disposed on a first portion of the form, and a plurality of adhesive labels formed on a second portion of the form; -
FIG. 41 is an exploded sectional view taken generally on the line 41-41 ofFIG. 40 ; -
FIG. 42 is an exploded sectional view similar toFIG. 41 , but depicting another modified printable form; -
FIG. 43 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a further modified printable form representing yet another alternative preferred form of the invention; and -
FIG. 44 is a front elevation view showing another modified printable form comprising a further preferred embodiment of the invention. - As shown in the exemplary drawings, an improved identification tag system referred to generally in
FIGS. 1 and 3 by thereference numeral 10 is provided for mounting onto a selected person or specified object, such as by mounting about the wrist 12 (FIG. 1 ) of an authorized wearer. Theidentification tag system 10 comprises anidentification tag 14 in the form of a relatively compact, substantially planar structure adapted to receive wearer-related identification and other information in human readable and/or machine readable form. This information-bearingidentification tag 14 is adapted for quick and easy assembly onto an elongated flexible strap orband 16 such as a wristband or bracelet or the like for mounting onto the selected wearer or object. Thisidentification tag system 10, including theidentification tag 14 assembled with theflexible strap 16, is particularly useful with but not limited to a small wearer or object, such as an infant or small child, to provided a relatively extensive and relatively flat information-bearing surface area, while permitting thestrap 16 to be constructed from a relatively soft and compliant material selected for substantially optimized comfort. - The
identification tag 14 is shown in one preferred form inFIGS. 1-3 , and generally comprises a relatively stiff and generally rectangular structure having smoothly rounded corners for user comfort. Thistag 14 is constructed from a suitable material for receiving and bearing printed information applied thereto in human readable and/or machine readable form.FIG. 3 depicts humanreadable information 18 wearer name, address, identification numbers, etc., imprinted on a left-hand side (as viewed inFIG. 3 ) of thetag 14, in combination with machine readable information such as linear ormatrix bar code 20 imprinted on a right-hand side of thetag 14.Such bar coding 20 may represent a wide range of wearer-related data, including but not limited to duplication of the humanreadable information 18, together with additional data such as patient condition, treatment regimen, etc., when thetag system 10 is used as a patient identification bracelet. Thebar coding 20 is adapted for quick and easy read-out by means of a conventional bar code reader (not shown inFIGS. 1-3 ). - In one preferred form, the
identification tag 14 has a multi-ply construction which may include a laminate of paper, synthetic paper, and/or plastic materials such as polyester and textured polyethylene and the like. With such construction, theidentification tag 14 has a relatively stiff but somewhat flexible or compliant structure providing a relatively sturdy and durable substrate for receiving, bearing, and/or supporting the wearer-related information applied thereto, as by means of conventional printer technology. In one form, thetag 14 may be surface-treated for thermal sensitivity, so that the wearer-relatedinformation tag 14, whereas in other forms thetag 14 may incorporate an transparent cover layer for overlying and protecting an internal ply having the printed information applied thereto. Persons skilled in the art will recognize and appreciate that a wide range of different materials and constructions, and related production methods, may be used to form theidentification tag 14. -
FIG. 2 depicts a radio frequency identification (RFID)circuit 22 incorporated into theidentification tag 14, as by embedding a communication circuit or chip or the like within thetag 14 in a position protectively encased between multiple plies forming the tag. ThisRFID circuit 22 is adapted for receiving and storing a broad range of potentially detailed wearer-related information, for appropriate wireless communication with a remote reader (also not shown inFIGS. 1-3 ). For illustrative examples of identification bands and the like including RFID technology, see U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,493,805; 5,973,598; 5,973,600; 6,181,287; and 6,414,543, and copending U.S. Ser. No. 10/101,219, which are incorporated by reference herein. - The thus-constructed
identification tag 14 is adapted for quick and easy assembly onto theflexible strap 16, which in turn is adapted for quick and easy mounting onto the selected wearer or object.FIGS. 1-3 show theidentification tag 14 to include a pair of spaced-apart and generallyparallel strap slots 24 formed therein at respective positions located near or adjacent opposite ends of thetag 14, wherein theseslots 24 are sized and shaped for slide-fit reception of a free end of theflexible strap 16. Theidentification tag 14 can thus be slidably positioned along the length of thestrap 16, with the imprinted wearer-relatedinformation tag 14 for direct visual reading of the humanreadable data 18, and for direct optical scanning of the machinereadable data 20 such as bar code data, and/or for wireless communication with the RFID circuit. - An opposite end of the
flexible strap 16 typically includes or carries a fastening element orelements 26 adapted to receive and/or engage structures such as one of a plurality of longitudinally spacedapertures 28 formed near the strap free end, for supporting and retaining thestrap 16 in a closed loop configuration (FIG. 1 ) of selected size wrapped about the wearer'swrist 12 or the like. While the illustrative drawings (FIG. 3 ) show a pair of snap-fittype fastening elements 26 at the opposite end of thestrap 16, for interengagement of these snap-fit elements 26 through a selected one of thestrap apertures 28, a variety of different strap constructions and related fastening devices may be employed. In this regard, U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,221,063; 4,285,146; 4,318,234; 4,386,795; 5,226,809; 5,448,846; 5,457,906; 5,479,797; 5,493,805; 5,581,924; 5,609,716; 5,615,504; 5,740,623; 5,792,299; 5,799,426; 5,973,598; 5,973,500; and 5,979,941, which are incorporated by reference herein, disclose a range of different types of fastening structures for quickly and easily retaining a flexible strap in a closed loop geometry of selected diametric size. - In accordance with one important aspect of the invention, the
flexible strap 16 can be constructed from a lightweight, inexpensive, and highly flexible or compliant soft plastic material chosen for substantially optimized wearer comfort, substantially without encountering significant abrasion of the wearer's skin. That is, prior identification bands of the type designed for direct printing of wearer-related information thereon, and/or for protectively supporting an RFID circuit or chip, have exhibited a relatively stiff construction defining edges that can be somewhat sharp and abrasive, resulting in an identification wristband or bracelet that can be uncomfortable for a user to wear over an extended period of time. By contrast, in theidentification tag system 10 of the present invention, theflexible strap 16 does not bear wearer-related information printed directly thereon, does not carry other cards or labels having wearer-related information printed thereon, and further does not define a structure for protectively receiving and supporting an RFID circuit or chip. Instead, such wearer-related information and the RFID circuit or chip are carried by the separately formedidentification tag 14. Accordingly, theflexible strap 16 may be constructed from an extremely soft and compliant, yet desirably stretch-resistant material, such as a soft vinyl-based plastic or the like chosen for substantially optimized wearer comfort. - In addition, in accordance with a further important aspect of the invention, the information-bearing
identification tag 14 is mounted onto the exterior of thestrap 16. Thetag 14 is thus constructed with a size and shape defining an information-bearing outboard tag side having a surface area that extends beyond the width of the associatedstrap 16. As a result, the available information-bearing surface area on theidentification tag 14 is sufficient to receive and carry a substantial amount of volume of wearer-related data for quick and easy read-out by direct visual perception and/or by automated readers, yet thetag 14 may be assembled with aflexible strap 16 having a small size suitable for mounting onto a small person or object, particularly such as an infant or small child, or otherwise having a strap width that exhibits minimal or insufficient surface area for bearing any significant volume of wearer-related data. In this regard, the width and length of a flexible strap sized for fitting about the wrist or ankle or the like of a newborn infant of small child is generally insufficient for bearing a broad range of wearer-related information in a form that is quickly and easily readable by alternative means. - The relatively
stiff identification tag 14 when mounted onto theflexible strap 16 sufficiently retains its nondeformed, substantially flat or substantially planar shape to provide a localized strap zone of substantially or nearly planar shape, when thestrap 16 is mounted in closed loop configuration onto the selected wearer. This localized flat or nearly flat zone thus presents the wearer-related information on theidentification tag 14 with minimal or no curvature for quick, easy and reliable machine read-out of printed machinereadable data 20 as by means of a bar code reader, and/or wireless communication of theRFID circuit 22 with a remote reader. That is, theidentification tag 14 is not bent sufficiently for directly following the high degree of curvature associated with asmall diameter strap 16 mounted, for example, onto the wrist or ankle of a newborn infant or small child, wherein such high degree of curvature can interfere with bar code read-out and/or impair the broadcast range of theRFID circuit 22. Importantly, however, the remainder of the soft andflexible strap 16 may exhibit the requisite high degree of curvature needed for secure strap retention on wearer, but in a highly comfortable manner. - The
identification tag 14 can be provided as a single or unitary component for processing through one or more printer stations for printing the wearer-related information thereon, and further wherein such printer station or stations may also include appropriate programming means for inputting the desired range of wearer-related data to theRFID circuit 22. Alternately, for facilitated printing and programming, a supply or plurality ofidentification tags 14 may be provided in roll or sheet form for processing through one or more printer/programmer stations, such as theexemplary print station 30 shown inFIG. 8 , with each dispensedidentification tag 14 being detachable from the roll or sheet for immediate assembly with an associatedflexible strap 16 and mounting onto the specified person or object. - More particularly, in accordance with one preferred form,
FIG. 4 illustrates an elongated tape orstrip 32 ofmultiple identification tags 14 of the type shown inFIGS. 1-3 , with thetags 14 interconnected end-to-end and separable from each other by means ofperforations 34 or appropriate intervening lines of weakness which may be pre-cut.FIG. 5 is a sectional view illustrating embedded positioning of theRFID circuit 22 within eachtag 14, located between overlying and underlying multiple tag-forming plies.FIG. 6 shows the elongated tape orstrip 32 arranged in the form of aroll 36 suitable for mounting into the print station 30 (FIG. 8 ) for individual inputting of the appropriate wearer-related information to eachtag 14 in succession, which is then dispensed from thestation 30 for detachment from theroll 36 and appropriate assembly with a flexible strap 16 (FIG. 3 ). Eachidentification tag 14 may include one or more locator ports 38 (FIG. 4 ) formed therein, to facilitate optically controlled advancement of thestrip 32 and resultant printer/programmer processing through theprint station 30 or the like.FIG. 7 illustrates an alternative or modified elongated tape orstrip 132 havingmultiple identification tags 14 detachably interconnected in side-by-side relation, as opposed to the end-to-end configuration shown inFIGS. 4 and 6 . -
FIGS. 9-12 show a modified version of the identification tag, wherein the modified tag is referred to byreference numeral 114, but wherein components which are otherwise common in terms of structure or function to those shown and described inFIGS. 1-4 are indicated by common reference numerals. As shown, theidentification tag 114 generally conforms to the embodiment ofFIGS. 1-4 , except that the rectangular-shaped tag is re-oriented so that its long dimension extends perpendicular to a long dimension of an associatedflexible strap 16, when thetag 114 is mounted onto thestrap 16. - More particularly, the modified
identification tag 114 shown inFIGS. 9-11 is constructed according to the above-described embodiment ofFIGS. 1-3 , to have a relatively stiff yet somewhat compliant and rounded-cornered structure defining a sturdy and durable substrate for receiving and supporting wearer-related data in both humanreadable form 18 and in machine readable form such asbar code data 20. In addition, thetag 114 may include an RFID circuit 22 (FIGS. 10-11 ) formed thereon or embedded therein and having the capacity to receive and store a broad range of wearer-related information. Thetag 114 has a generally rectangular size and shape defined by a shorter dimension that is significantly less than a longer dimension. As shown, thetag 114 has a pair of spaced-apartslots 24 formed therein near one end thereof, for slide-fit reception of theflexible strap 16 therethrough. Theseslots 24 are shown formed generally in parallel with the long dimension of thetag 114, thereby orienting thetag 114 so that its long dimension extends generally perpendicular to a long dimension of an associatedflexible strap 16. With this construction, the overall extensive information-bearing surface area defined by thetag 114 is retained, yet the localized strap zone of substantially or nearly planar shape defined by the shorter width of thetag 114 is substantially minimized for further enhanced user comfort. As shown best inFIG. 11 , a significant proportion of the tag area thus extends laterally relative to thestrap 16. - The modified
identification tag 114 may also be provided as a single or unitary component, or in roll or sheet form comprising a plurality of detachable tags adapted for processing through one or more print stations 30 (FIG. 8 ) or the like, all as previously shown and described herein.FIG. 12 depicts theidentification tags 114 in an elongated tape orstrip 32 with interconnectingseparable perforations 34 or the like.FIG. 12 also shows eachidentification tag 114 to include alocator port 38 formed therein, and/or areflector strip 40 on an inboard or reverse side thereon, wherein these structures may be provided to facilitate optically controlled advancement of thestrip 32 and resultant printer/programmer processing through theprint station 30 or the like. -
FIG. 13 shows a pair ofidentification tags 114 mounted onto a commonflexible strap 16 on thewrist 12 or the like of a single wearer. In this regard, in those instances where asingle identification tag strap 16 for providing increased storage capacity of wearer-related information. These multiple identification tags may be attached to theband 16 at the same time, or sequentially over time as wearer-related information evolves, changes and/or requires updating. One or both of the tags may be color-coded as indicated byreference numeral 115, or otherwise bear one or more prominently visible markings, to provide a quick and easy visual indication of certain information, such as specific medical conditions (e.g., allergies, diabetes, etc.) when the band is worn by a patient in a medical facility or the like), or certain shipping instructions (e.g., rush delivery) when the band is attached to a shipped package or object. Importantly, the use of two ormore identification tags 14 and/or 114 on a singleflexible strap 16 does not significantly increase the overall stiffness or abrasiveness of the tag system, and thus does not significantly detract from the desired high level of user comfort. -
FIG. 14 shows a plurality ofidentification tags 14 of the type shown inFIGS. 1-3 , consolidated within a common sheet orprintable form 42 for suitable processing through one or more appropriate print/programming stations. Eachtag 14 is separable from thesheet 42 by means of a circumscribingperforation 134 or other suitable line of weakness. It will be recognized and understood that the any of the various identification tag embodiments shown and described herein may be provided in the printable sheet form as illustrated inFIG. 14 relative to theidentification tag 14. -
FIGS. 15-16 depict an alternative preferred tag system in accordance with the principles of the present invention, wherein multiple identification tags are provided in roll or printable sheet format, and in related sets adapted for bearing or carrying appropriate wearer-related identification information. Each related set of identification tags as shown includes afirst tag 214 sized and shaped for mounting onto the wrist or ankle or the like of a first person such as a mother in a medical facility environment, and at least onesecond tag 314 shown to have a smaller size and shape suitable for mounting onto the wrist or ankle or the like of a second person such as a newborn infant or child related to the mother. - More particularly,
FIG. 15 depicts asuccession identification tags strip 32 and interconnected by one or moreseparable perforations 34 or the like. Each related set or group of tags as shown includes a first, relativelylarge identification tag 214 having a pair ofstrap slots 24 formed therein for slide-fit mounting onto a relatively large flexible strap 216 (FIG. 16 ) adapted for mounting onto an adult such as a mother in a medical facility environment. Each set or group is further shown to include at least onesmaller identification tag 314, such as the pair ofsmaller tags 314 shown inFIG. 15 , each having a pair ofstrap slots 24 formed therein for slide-fit mounting onto a smaller flexible strap 316 (FIG. 16 ) sized for mounting onto a smaller person such as the mother's newborn infant.FIG. 15 illustrates two suchsmaller tags 314 for use, e.g., with twins. Persons skilled in the art will recognize and appreciate that the identification tags comprising each related group may be of the same or similar size, if desired. - The illustrated
strip 32 of multiple tag sets or groups is adapted for processing through one or more appropriate printer/programmer stations, such as theprint station 30 shown inFIG. 8 . Alocator port 38 may be formed in each set of identification tags, such as within each of thelarger tags 214, thereby facilitating optical controlled advancement of thestrip 32 through the print station or stations. Alternately, a reflector strip 40 (not shown inFIGS. 15-16 ) of the type depicted inFIG. 12 may be used.FIG. 15 shows eachidentification tag readable information 18 and related machinereadable information 20 such as bar code data. Eachtag FIGS. 15-16 ) for programmable input of wearer-related data, as previously shown and described herein. -
FIG. 15 shows one preferred array for the elongated tape orstrip 32, wherein eachlarger identification tag 214 is arranged in end-to-end relation with a successive related pair ofsmaller tags 314 arranged in side-by-side relation.FIG. 17 depicts a similar elongated tape or strip array, wherein the successive related pair ofsmaller tags 314 are arranged in parallel end-to-end relation with the associatedlarger identification tag 214.FIG. 18 illustrates another alternative elongated tape or strip array wherein each related set or group of larger andsmaller identification tags tape segment 44 having at least onelocator port 38 formed therein and separable from adjacent tag sets or groups by means of lines ofperforation 34 or the like. InFIG. 18 , each tag set or group comprises multipleprimary tags 214 and multiplesecondary tags 314 for use, e.g., with straps mounted onto a mother and father associated with multiplesmaller tags 314 mounted onto related infants or the like.FIG. 18 shows thetags perforation 34′ of the like for separation from the associatedstrip segment 44. -
FIGS. 19-22 illustrate another alternative preferred embodiment of the invention, wherein a modifiedidentification tag 414 includes humanreadable information 18 and/or machinereadable data 20 and additionally includes at least one and preferably multiple detachableadhesive labels 46 bearing the same or some of this wearer-relateddata resultant identification tag 414 including theadhesive labels 46 is adapted for quick and easy mounting onto aflexible strap 16, which is in turn adapted for quick and easy mounting onto thewrist 12 or the like of a selected person or object. - More particularly, each of the modified
identification tags 414 includes abase segment 48 including the wearer-relateddata tag 414 may also include an RFID circuit, again as previously described. The modifiedtag 414 further includes anextension segment 50 carrying thelabels 46, wherein eachlabel 46 may be imprinted with all or part of the wearer-relateddata separate RFID circuit 22.FIG. 19 shows this modifiedtag 414 in elongated tape or strip form including multiple end-to-endinterconnected tags 414, each with a pair ofstrap slots 24 and alocator port 38 formed in thebase segment 48. - As shown in
FIG. 20 , the modifiedtag 414 is formed by at least oneinboard ply 52 and at least oneoutboard ply 54, wherein these twoplies base segment 48. However, at theextension segment 50, thelabels 46 are formed in theoutboard ply 54 for peel-off separation therefrom, when and as desired. That is, theoutboard ply 54 has a pressure sensitiveadhesive film 56 coating the entire underside or inboard surface thereof, whereas a release film orliner 58 coats an upper side of theinboard ply 52 to extend over theextension segment 50 only. With this arrangement, the twoplies base segment 48, but thelabels 46 of theextension segment 50 can be lifted or peeled one at a time for appropriate affixation to other objects to be associated with the tag wearer, such as a patient chart or treatment form, or a vial or the like containing a patient specimen, in a medical facility environment. Aperforation 34 or line of weakness may be formed between thebase segment 48 andextension segment 50, if desired. -
FIG. 21 shows the modifiedtag 414 including theadhesive labels 46 slidably mounted onto aflexible strap 16 includingappropriate fastening elements 26 for mounting thetag 414 onto a person's wrist or the like (as shown inFIG. 22 ). As viewed inFIGS. 19-21 , themultiple labels 46 are arranged along the length of theextension segment 50 in side-by-side array. Alternately, as viewed inFIG. 23 , themultiple labels 46 may be arranged in relatively small sets or groups oriented in end-to-end array on theextension segment 46. -
FIG. 24 depicts areader 60 for reading wearer-related information carried by thetag system 10 shown mounted onto thewrist 12 of a specific person. Theillustrative reader 60 may comprise a suitable wireless communication device for non-contact communication with theRFID circuit 22 carried by theidentification tag 14, and/or thereader 60 may comprise a standard bar code reader or the like for optically scanning and reading the machinereadable data 20 printed onto thetag 14. Thereader 60 is shown mounted onto or associated with aturnstile 62 of the type used for authorized entry to a facility such as a concert hall, sports stadium or arena, amusement park, transportation facility, etc. Alternately, hand-held readers such as bar code readers and/or wireless transmission readers may be used for read-out of the data carried by the identification tag. -
FIGS. 25-29 and 32 show one preferred form of a combinationprintable form 64 having at least one identification tag defined at or within afirst portion 65 of the printable form, and at least one and preferably a plurality ofdetachable labels 46 defined at or within asecond portion 66 of the printable form. In the illustrative example, thefirst portion 65 of theform 64 includes a pair of relativelylarge identification tags 514 and a pair of comparativelysmaller identification tags 614, constructed generally according to the sets of identification tags shown and described previously herein with respect toFIGS. 15-18 . In addition, the illustrative example shows thesecond portion 66 of theform 64 to include a plurality of peel-off adhesive-backedlabels 46. Each of thetags labels 46 is adapted for bearing printed information thereon, such as humanreadable information 18 and/or machinereadable information 20, all as previously described herein. Moreover, eachtag labels 46 may also carry an associated RFID circuit as previously shown and described herein, wherein such RFID circuit may be embedded within each tag and label and thus is not shown inFIGS. 25-32 . The printable information may be applied to theform 64 as by a single pass through a laser-type printer, or other suitable printing means which may, if desired, be incorporated into aprint station 30 generally as depicted inFIG. 8 . - As shown best in
FIGS. 27 and 32 , thefirst portion 65 of theprintable form 64 includes abacking sheet 68 of transparent film material, overlaid with a film of substantially transparent adhesive 70 such as a pressure sensitive adhesive layer. This substrate defined by thebacking sheet 68 andadhesive film 70 is secured to the rear or reverse side of a relatively stiff but somewhatflexible face ply 72. Importantly, as shown, a major portion of a rear side of this face ply 72 carries a release film liner or coating 74, so that the face ply 72 can be peeled from the underlyingadhesive film 70. However, the face ply 72 also includesprintable regions 75 and 76 (FIG. 32 ) on the front or upper side of the face ply 72 that are not backed or rear-side coated with the release film 74, so that theseprintable regions adhesive film 70 to thebacking sheet 68. Theseprintable regions be-formed identification tags - Each
printable region identification tags first portion 65 of theprintable form 64, is suitably perforated or die cut as indicated at 534 (FIG. 32 ) for quick and easy separation from the form. By contrast, theunderlying backing sheet 68 is similarly die perforated or die cut as indicated at 535, but in a bifold pattern that defines afirst segment 77 directly underlying the associated tagprintable region second segment 78 of similar size and shape. In addition, these perforations or die cuts in thebacking sheet 68 further definestrap slots 24 for subsequent mounting of the formed identification tag onto an associated strap 16 (FIGS. 30-31 ). Similar strap slots may also be formed into the overlyingprintable regions - With this configuration, following appropriate printing and/or programming of suitable wearer-related information onto the
printable regions face ply 72, eachidentification tag form 64 as by rearward punch-out displacement depicted inFIG. 27 . This separates thetag first portion 65 of the printable form. In the initial state, each punchedtag face ply region first segment 77 of thebacking sheet 68, and also separates the adjoiningsecond segment 78 of thebacking sheet 68 from theoverlying face ply 72. Importantly, the presence of the release film 74 between theface ply 72 and thissecond segment 78 of the backing sheet thereon permits relatively free release of saidsecond segment 78 with theadhesive film 70 remaining thereon. Then, as viewed inFIG. 28 relative to thelarger tag 514, and inFIG. 29 relative to thesmaller tag 614, thesecond segment 78 associated with each tag can be folded over the front side of the associated printableface ply segment proof identification tag second segment 78 of thebacking sheet 68. Eachtag flexible strap 16, as viewed inFIGS. 30-31 . - The
second portion 66 of theprintable form 64 is defined by a laterally extending region of theface ply 72, at one side of the above describedfirst portion 65 of theform 64. As shown, aperforation 34 or suitable line of weakness may be provided between these first andsecond portions second portion 66 of theprintable form 64, a reverse or rear side of the face ply 72 is backed by anadhesive film 170 or the like, such as a pressure sensitive adhesive, and a front or upper side of a backing sheet 168 (which may be opaque) is covered with a suitable release film orliner 174. A major portion of the face ply 72 defining this second portion of theprintable form 64 is subdivided byperforations 134 or suitable lines of weakness into the plurality of adhesive backed labels 46. - Accordingly, subsequent to inputting the desired information to the
identification tags labels 46, the identification tags are separated from theform 64 as by punch-out displacement, and then folded per folding guide lines to finished state for mounting onto associated flexible wristband straps 16, all as previously described. Thefirst portion 65 of theform 64 can then be separated from the second label-bearingportion 66, if desired, by tear-off separation along theperforation 34. Thereafter, the second label-bearingportion 66 may be accessed when desired to obtain a pre-printed peel-offadhesive label 46 for quick and easy affixation to objects associated or to be associated with thetags second portion 66 of the printable form may remain with the patient's chart or file, bearing theadhesive labels 46 ready for peel-off separation from theform portion 66 and appropriate adherence to physician's order papers, medicine containers, specimen vials, medical reports, and the like. -
FIGS. 33-36 shown a modifiedprintable form 164 including afirst portion 165 defining at least one identification tag, such as the illustrativebifold tags second portion 166 defining at least one and preferably a plurality of peel-off adhesive labels 46. In this version, a common backing sheet 168 (FIG. 34 ) which may be opaque extends throughout bothform portions liner 174. A common face ply 72 again extends throughout bothform portions suitable adhesive film 70 such as a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive or the like. Within thefirst portion 165, multipleprintable regions be-formed identification tags perforations 234 extending through theface ply 72 and underlyingadhesive film 70. Such printable regions each define a mirror-image and adhesive-backed bifold tag structure adjoined along one side edge. Additional die cuts or perforations formed within theprintable regions strap mounting slots 24. - Following printing of the desired
information FIGS. 27-32 , eachidentification tag form 164 as by peel-off separation from theunderlying backing sheet 168 and release film 174 (as viewed inFIG. 34 ). The tags can then be folded over along a line of weakness or suitablebifold indicator line 15, to press theadhesive film 70 on the rear sides thereof into face-to-face relation, thereby forming a multi-ply identification tag for quick and easy slide-fit mounting onto aflexible wristband strap 16 or the like (not shown). While the exemplary drawings show information printed on only one side of the folded-over tag, it will be understood that printed information may be applied to both sides, if desired. - After printing, the
first portion 165 of theform 164 can be separated from the relatedsecond portion 166, as by means of an intervening perforation 34 (FIG. 33 ) or suitable line of weakness. Thereafter, the second label-bearingportion 166 may be accessed when desired to obtain a preprintedlabel 46 for affixation to objects associated or to be associated with thetags - A further modified
printable form 264 is shown inFIG. 37 , wherein this version of the invention corresponds with the embodiment shown and described inFIGS. 33-36 , except that the face ply is defined by a firstface ply member 172 of relatively stiff sheet stock such as a printable polyester or other printable plastic or the like to extend over thefirst portion 165 of the form, and a secondface ply member 272 which can be formed from a relatively lighter weight and flexible, typically paper-based label stock extending over thesecond portion 166 of theform 264. These first and second face plymembers common backing sheet 168. Identification tags such as thetag 914, and related peel-offlabels 46 are formed and adapted for use, as previously described with respect toFIGS. 33-36 . -
FIGS. 38-39 illustrate a further variation of aprintable form 364, wherein abacking sheet 168 is surface-coated with a release film orliner 174 over asecond portion 166 of the form, but does not include the release film over thefirst portion 165. In this version, peel-offlabels 46 with a rear-side adhesive coating 70 are again provided on thesecond portion 166, as defined by a die cut face ply 272 of paper-based label stock of the like. Thefirst portion 165 of theprintable form 364 can be defined by a stiffer and/or more sturdy material such as printable plastic sheet stock or the like defining the face ply 172 of saidfirst portion 165. In this embodiment, one or more identification tags such as thetags first portion 165 are defined by perimeter die cuts, perforations or line ofweakness 334 or the like, in a peripheral shape corresponding to the size and shape of the final tag. Eachidentification tag side adhesive layer 70 on the face ply 172 with theunderlying backing sheet 168, due to the absence of therelease film 174 with thefirst portion 165 of theform 364. - Following the application of printed and other wearer-related information to each
tag first portion 165 of theform 364, each identification tag can be separated as by punch-out displacement (FIG. 39 ) for assembly with a flexible strap or band (not shown inFIGS. 38-39 ). Thereafter, thefirst portion 165 of theform 364 can be separated along perforation or die cut 34, leaving thesecond portion 166 with theadhesive labels 46 thereon, as previously described herein. -
FIGS. 40-41 show another variation of aprintable form 464, similar to that shown and described inFIGS. 38-39 , except that thebacking sheet 168 has one side edge terminating a short distance beyond the associatedsecond portion 166 of the form, and this side edge of thebacking sheet 168 is secured by an adhesive lap joint or bead 80 (FIG. 41 ) or the like to one side edge of thefirst portion 165 of the printable form. A further but similar variation is shown inFIG. 42 , wherein a modifiedprintable form 564 has abacking sheet 168 connected along one side edge of the formsecond portion 166 by a flexible hinged web joint 180 or the like to one side edge of the formfirst portion 165. In the embodiments ofFIGS. 40-42 , the identification tags and labels are formed and adapted for use as previously described herein. -
FIG. 43 illustrates a further embodiment for aprintable form 664 which may correspond with any one of the prior-described embodiments shown inFIGS. 25-42 , but wherein each identification tag formed on afirst portion 165 of theform 664 may correspond with the label-bearingidentification tag 414 as previously shown and described herein with respect toFIGS. 20-22 . As shown, asecond portion 166 of theprintable form 664 again carries multiple peel-off labels 46. -
FIG. 44 shows still another alternative embodiment for aprintable form 764, whereinmultiple identification tags first portion 165 of the form, with one or more of saidtags tags strap 16 as previously shown and described herein with respect toFIG. 13 . Again, thesecond portion 166 of theprintable form 764 carries multiple peel-off labels 46. - A variety of further modifications and improvements in and to the improved identification tag and related tag system of the present invention will be apparent to persons skilled in the art. For example, persons skilled in the art will recognize and appreciate that the features shown and described herein with respect to any one of the various tag embodiments and the various printable form embodiments may be employed with or in any one of the other disclosed embodiments. In addition, persons skilled in the art will understand that the identification tag and tag system, in all of its various embodiments, may be used in a wide range or different identification applications involving persons or objects, including but not limited to patient identification in a medical facility or the like, personnel identification and/or access control at secured facilities such as military or industrial installations and at prisons and the like, patron identification at amusement parks and events such as concerts and sports events and the like, airport and other transportation and passenger and/or baggage identification, identification and tracking of product and inventory and shipped parcels, and animal control, and the like. Accordingly, no limitation on the invention is intended by way of the foregoing description and accompanying drawings, except as set forth in the appended claims.
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