Laser wristband sheet with embedded closure mechanism
OwnerIrwin Thall, Oswaldo Penuelainventors
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Abstract
A laser band sheet or form with detachable labels is provided. The sheet includes a strip or wristband having a plurality of sizing holes and a closure “snap” mechanism or fastener that is integral to the sheet. The fastener can be constructed of a tear-resistant material that is different than the material used for other portions of the sheet. The fastener can provide a stronger closure for the strip than many adhesive-based closure designs. Because the fastener is integral with the sheet, there may be no need for a container of separately-provided fasteners.
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A band blank for use with a printer adapted to output a printed image, comprising:
- a face sheet having a first face sheet surface and a second face sheet surface wherein one of the first and second face sheet surfaces is adapted to receive the printed image, the face sheet comprising:
- a fastener;
- and
- a strip having a first end, a second end, and a strip coupler;
- wherein the strip and the fastener are adapted to be separated from the face sheet and from each other;
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- wherein the fastener is adapted to engage the strip coupler so that the first end of the strip is attached to the second end of the strip when the strip and the fastener are separated from the face sheet.
A band blank for use with a printer adapted to output a printed image, comprising:
- a face ply having a first face ply surface and a second face ply surface wherein one of the first and second face ply surfaces is adapted to receive the printed image, the face ply comprising:
- a first die cut pattern disposed in the face ply and having the shape of a fastener;
- a second die cut pattern disposed in the face ply and having the shape of a strip having a first end, a second end and a first strip opening;
- a liner ply underlying the face ply and having a first liner surface and a second liner surface;
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- a release coating on at least a portion of one of the first and second liner surfaces and adapted to releasably adhere the liner ply to the face ply;
- wherein the strip and the fastener are adapted to be separated from the liner ply, the face ply and from each other;
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- wherein the fastener is adapted to engage the first strip opening so that the first end of the strip is attached to the second end of the strip when the strip and the fastener are separated from the liner ply and the face ply.
A multi-part form for use with a printer adapted to output a printed image, comprising:
- a face ply having a first face ply surface and a second face ply surface wherein one of the first and second face ply surfaces is adapted to receive the printed image, the face ply comprising:
- a first face ply portion comprising a fastener and a strip, said strip having a first end, a second end, and a first strip opening;
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- a second face ply portion comprising a plurality of labels;
- a pressure sensitive adhesive on at least a part of one of the first and second face ply surfaces;
- a liner ply underlying the face ply and having a first liner surface and a second liner surface;
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- a release coating on at least a part of one of the first and second liner surfaces and adapted to releasably adhere the liner ply to the pressure sensitive adhesive on the face ply;
- wherein each of the plurality of labels is adapted to be separated from the face ply, the liner ply and from each other;
- wherein the strip and the fastener are adapted to be separated from the face ply, the liner ply and from each other;
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- wherein the fastener is adapted to engage the first strip opening so that the first end of the strip is attached to the second end of the strip when the strip and the fastener are separated from the face ply and the liner ply.
A multi-part form for use with a printer adapted to output a printed image, comprising:
- a face ply having a first face ply surface and a second face ply surface wherein one of the first and second face ply surfaces is adapted to receive the printed image, the face ply comprising:
- a first face ply portion comprising a strip having a first end and a second end;
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- a second face ply portion comprising a plurality of labels;
- a liner ply underlying the face ply;
- means for releasably adhering the liner ply to the face ply;
- wherein each of the plurality of labels is adapted to be separated from the face ply, the liner ply and from each other;
- and
- wherein the strip is adapted to be separated from the face ply and the liner ply;
- and
- means for attaching the first end of the strip to the second end of the strip when the strip is separated from the face ply and the liner ply.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.