Patent ID: 6836215
Filing Date: 2004-12-28
Classification: G06K,G08B,G09F,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of making an identification band, comprising:configuring a layer of label stock to include: a base strip; a top strip adapted to engage said base strip to effect coverage of an electrically conductive circuit disposed therebetween; a first adhesive layer disposed on at least a portion of said base strip to facilitate bonding between overlapping members of said base strip during formation of said band; and a second adhesive layer disposed on at least a portion of at least one of said base strip or said top strip such that upon engagement therebetween, an adhesive bond is formed; providing said layer of said label stock to a printer; printing indicia on at least one surface of said layer of said label stock; manually attaching said electrically conductive circuit to a surface of said layer of said label stock after said printing step; placing said top strip over said base strip such that said electrically conductive circuit is encased therebetween.