Abstract:
A printable form comprising a printable face surface and a wristband releasably bonded to f the printable face surface. In at least one embodiment the wristband may be detached from the printable face surface and secured to around a body part for use in identification. In at least one embodiment the wristband comprises one or more labels that may be detached therefrom.

Description:
This patent application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/175,736, filed Jul. 18, 2008, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,828,333 the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND 
     Identification wristbands are commonly used in a hospital or other setting to promote the easy identification of patients or other wearers. In the instance of a hospital use, a patient is generally provided with an identification wristband that is secured about the wrist of the patient upon admission to the hospital. In addition, a number of labels for use in identifying fluid samples, medications, charts, folders, papers and other common hospital objects specific to an admitted patient are often printed when a patient is admitted. 
     Often, the labels and wristbands are printed separately. The wristband is placed on the patient, while the labels are put into a patient chart, or otherwise saved for later use. However, in an effort to streamline patient admission procedures, and in light of the widespread use and low cost of computer driven printers such as laser printers, it has become desirable to print the labels and wristbands in a single step. 
     Accordingly, it is desired to provide an improved form of a combined wristband and printable sheet. 
     SUMMARY 
     The present disclosure includes disclosure of a combined wristband and printable sheet form. 
     At least one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a sheet-like material, comprising a leading edge, a trailing edge, first and second side edges, a face surface, and a second surface opposing the face surface; and a wristband comprising a top side and an opposing underside, the underside comprising an underside surface, where the wristband is bounded by a leading margin, a trailing margin, and first and second side margins. In at least one such embodiment a first adhesive stripe is adhered to the underside surface and releasably bonded to the face surface; and a dry lift adhesive material is interposed between the underside surface and the face surface, causing the underside surface to be removably adhered to the face surface. 
     In at least one aspect of an embodiment of a printable form according to the present disclosure, a wristband comprises a tamper resistant feature formed in the wristband. In at least one such embodiment, the tamper resistant feature is formed in the wristband within an area of the wristband to which the first adhesive stripe is adhered. In at least one aspect of an embodiment of a printable form according to the present disclosure, the tamper resistant feature comprises at least one line of weakness formed in the wristband, and the at least one line of weakness is inboard of the leading margin, the trailing margin, and the first and second side margins. In at least one aspect of an embodiment of a printable form according to the present disclosure, the at least one line of weakness is closer to the leading margin than to the trailing margin. 
     In at least one aspect of an embodiment of a printable form according to the present disclosure, the printable form further comprises a first and a second adhesive stripe adhered to the underside surface. In at least one such embodiment the second adhesive stripe is releasably bonded to the face surface, wherein the first adhesive stripe is positioned closer to the leading margin than to the trailing margin, and the second adhesive stripe is positioned closer to the trailing margin than to the leading margin. In at least one aspect of an embodiment of a printable form according to the present disclosure, when the wristband is removable from the face surface, and following removal from the face surface the first adhesive stripe and the second adhesive stripe remain adhered to the underside surface. 
     In at least one aspect of an embodiment of a printable form according to the present disclosure, a dry lift adhesive material is positioned between a first adhesive stripe and a second adhesive stripe. In at least one aspect of an embodiment of a printable form according to the present disclosure, the dry lift adhesive material comprises properties such that when the wristband is removed from the face surface the underside surface is substantially free of tackiness except where the first and second adhesive stripes are adhered. 
     In at least one aspect of an embodiment of a printable form according to the present disclosure, the leading edge of the wristband is narrower than the trailing edge of the wristband. 
     In at least one aspect of an embodiment of a printable form according to the present disclosure, the printable form comprises at least one release patch on the face surface, wherein the at least one release patch is interposed between a first adhesive stripe and the face surface. 
     In at least one aspect of an embodiment of a printable form according to the present disclosure, a wristband comprises an upper ply and a lower ply, and a boundary of at least one detachable label is defined in the upper ply. 
     At least one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a sheet-like material, comprising a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, a leading edge, a trailing edge, and first and second side edges; and a wristband comprising a leading margin, a trailing margin, first and second side margins, a stub portion, a removeable portion, and a line of weakness between the stub portion and the removeable portion, a top side, and an underside comprising an underside surface bounded by the leading margin, the trailing margin, and the first and second side margins. In at least one such embodiment, at least one adhesive stripe is interposed between at least a portion of the underside surface and the face ply surface. In such an embodiment, the at least one adhesive stripe forms a first adhesive bond between at least a portion of the removeable portion and the face ply surface and a second adhesive bond between at least a portion of the stub portion and the face ply surface, wherein the first adhesive bond can be broken using less force than the second adhesive bond. 
     In at least one aspect of an embodiment of a printable form according to the present disclosure, a wristband comprises a tamper resistant feature, and the tamper resistant feature comprises at least one deformation in the wristband. In at lest one such embodiment, the at least one deformation is inboard of the leading margin, the trailing margin, and the first and second side margins. In at least one aspect of an embodiment of a printable form according to the present disclosure, the at least one deformation is closer to the leading margin than to the trailing margin. 
     In at least one aspect of an embodiment of a printable form according to the present disclosure, the printable form comprises a first adhesive stripe is between the stub portion and the first surface, a second adhesive stripe between the removeable portion and the first surface, and a third adhesive stripe between the removeable portion and the first surface. In at least one such embodiment, the second adhesive stripe is positioned closer to the leading margin than to the trailing margin, and the third adhesive stripe is positioned closer to the trailing margin than to the leading margin. In at least one aspect of an embodiment of a printable form according to the present disclosure, the wristband is removable from the face surface, and wherein following removal from the face surface the second adhesive stripe and the third adhesive stripe remain adhered to the underside surface. 
     In at least one aspect of an embodiment of a printable form according to the present disclosure, the printable form comprises a substrate material comprising a leading edge, a trailing edge, and first and second side edges, the substrate material comprising a face ply and a liner ply, the face ply comprising a face ply surface and a second surface opposite the face ply surface, the liner ply removably adhered to the second surface of the face ply; and a wristband, the wristband comprising a leading margin, a trailing margin, first and second side margins, a stub portion, a removeable portion, and a line of weakness between the stub portion and the removeable portion, a top side, and an underside, the underside comprising an underside surface bounded by the leading margin, the trailing margin, and the first and second side margins. In at least one such embodiment, at least one adhesive stripe is interposed between at least a portion of the underside surface and the face ply surface. In at least one such embodiment, the at least one adhesive stripe forms a first adhesive bond between at least a portion of the removeable portion and the face ply surface and a second adhesive bond between at least a portion of the stub portion and the face ply surface, wherein the first adhesive bond can be broken using less force than the second adhesive bond. In at least one aspect of an embodiment of a printable form according to the present disclosure, a wristband comprises a tamper resistant feature formed in the wristband. In at least one aspect of an embodiment of a printable form according to the present disclosure, the tamper resistant feature comprises at least one line of weakness formed in the wristband, the at least one line of weakness being inboard of the leading margin, the trailing margin, and the first and second side margins. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The features and advantages of this disclosure, and the manner of attaining them, will be more apparent and better understood by reference to the following descriptions of the disclosed methods and systems, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein: 
         FIG. 1A  shows a top view of a wristband label sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 1B  shows the underside of a wristband according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 1C  shows a bottom view of wristband label sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 2A  shows a top view of a wristband label sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 2B  shows the underside of a wristband according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 2C  shows a bottom view of wristband label sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 3  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a wristband label sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 4  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a wristband label sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 5  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a wristband label sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 6  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a wristband label sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 7  shows a cross-sectional of an embodiment of a wristband label sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIGS. 8A-C  shows a flowchart for a process for manufacturing a wristband label sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 9  shows an illustration of at least one embodiment of a wristband according to the present disclosure in use. 
         FIG. 10A  shows a top view of a wristband label sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 10B  shows the underside of a wristband according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 11  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a wristband label sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 12  shows a cross-sectional of an embodiment of a wristband label sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 13A  shows a top view of a wristband label sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 13B  shows a top view of a label sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 14  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a wristband label sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 15  shows a cross-sectional of an embodiment of a wristband label sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 16  shows the underside of a wristband according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 17A  shows a top view of a wristband label sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 17B  shows a top view of a label sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 18  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a wristband label sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 19  shows a cross-sectional of an embodiment of a wristband label sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 20  shows the underside of a wristband according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 21A  shows a top view of a wristband sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 21B  shows the underside of a wristband according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 22A  shows a top view of a wristband sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 22B  shows the underside of a wristband according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 23  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a wristband sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 24  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a wristband sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 25A  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a wristband sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIGS. 25B-C  show side views of a wristband according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 26  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a wristband sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 27  shows a cross-sectional of an embodiment of a wristband sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIGS. 28A-C  shows a flowchart for a process for manufacturing a wristband sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 29  shows a top view of a wristband sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 30  shows the underside of a wristband according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 31  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a wristband sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 32  shows a cross-sectional of an embodiment of a wristband sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 33  shows a top view of a wristband sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 34  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a wristband sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 35  shows a cross-sectional view of ari embodiment of a wristband sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 36  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a wristband sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 37A  shows a detailed top view of one end of a wristband according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 37B  shows a perspective view of the tamper resistant features of a wristband according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIGS. 38A-D  shows a flowchart for a process for manufacturing a wristband sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 39  shows a top view of a wristband sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 40  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a wristband sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 41  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a wristband sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 42  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a wristband sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 43  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a wristband sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION 
     For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the present disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings, and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of this disclosure is thereby intended. 
       FIG. 1A  shows a top view of wristband label sheet  10  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Shown in  FIG. 1A  are label sheet  12 , comprising label material  14  and liner material  16 . Adhesive  15  (not shown in  FIG. 1A ) is interposed between label material  14  and liner material  16  and removably adheres label material  14  to liner material  16 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, liner material  16  comprises a silicone coating on the surface facing adhesive  15 . In the embodiment of wristband label sheet  10  shown in  FIG. 1A , liner material  16  is bounded by leading edge  20 , trailing edge  22 , side edge  24 , and side edge  26 . Label sheet  12  may be of any size. In at least one embodiment of label sheet  12  according to the present disclosure, the outer dimensions of label sheet  12  are selected to enable label sheet  12  to fit in a commercially available printing device. For example, in such an embodiment, the outer dimensions of label sheet  12  may be 8½″×11″, 8½″×14″, or 210 mm×297 mm. 
     In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, label material  14  comprises perimeter  19  defining a boundary of label material  14 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least a portion of perimeter  19  is inboard of the boundary formed by leading edge  20 , trailing edge  22 , side edge  24 , and side edge  26 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, perimeter  19  is coextensive with the boundary formed by leading edge  20 , trailing edge  22 , side edge  24 , and side edge  26 . 
     In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, label material  14  comprises a material suitable for the printing of indicia thereon, such as, for example, paper, polyester, or another polymer material. Indicia may be marked or printed on the top side of label material  14 . For example, the top side of label material  14  may be exposed to an ink jet printer, a laser print, or another type of printing device capable of applying indicia to the top side of label material  14 . The inks, toners, and/or other printing materials used in the application of indicia to the top side of label material  14  are selected to be compatible with the printing device used to apply such indicia, the material used for label material  14 , and the intended use of wristband label sheet  10 . 
     In the embodiment of wristband label sheet  10  shown in  FIG. 1A , label material  14  comprises a plurality of labels  18 . In at least one embodiment, labels  18  are die cut in label material  14 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, label material  14  comprises twenty-four labels  18 , each having dimensions of about 1″×2.5″. Other sizes and quantities of labels  18  are possible. 
     In the embodiment of wristband label sheet  10  shown in  FIG. 1A , label material  14  comprises release patch  28  and release patch  30 . Release patches  28 ,  30  comprise areas of a release coating (such as, for example, a silicone) applied to the surface of label material  14 , to allow the removable adherence of wristband  32  to label sheet  14 , as discussed herein. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, release patches  28 ,  30  comprise free radical ultraviolet cured silicone. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, release patches  28 ,  30  comprise a cationic ultraviolet cured release coating. Alternatively, any type of coating (including no-silicone coatings) that permits the removable adherence of wristband  32  to label sheet  14  may be used. 
     Also shown in the embodiment of wristband label sheet  10  shown in  FIG. 1A  is wristband  32  comprising stub  33  and line of weakness  40 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, line of weakness  40  comprises a series of perforations. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  32  (including stub  33 ) is constructed of a polyester material, although other materials suitable for the intended use of wristband  32  may be used. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  32  has dimensions of about 1″×10.75″, however wristband  32  may be of any size that fits on label sheet  12 . 
       FIG. 1B  shows the underside of wristband  32  before attachment to label sheet  12 , according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Shown in  FIG. 1B  are wristband  32  comprising stub  33 , adhesive stripe  34 , adhesive stripe  36 , adhesive stripe  38 , and line of weakness  40 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, adhesive stripes  34 ,  36 ,  38  comprise a layer of a hot melt adhesive. 
     Referring back to  FIG. 1A , shown therein are the locations of adhesive stripes  34 ,  36 ,  38  on the underside of wristband  32 . Adhesive stripe  34  is interposed between label material  14  and stub  33 , and adheres label material  14  to stub  33 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, adhesive stripe  34  is oriented toward leading edge  20  of label sheet  12 . Adhesive stripe  36  is interposed between wristband  32  and release patch  28  and removably adheres wristband  32  to release patch  28 . Adhesive stripe  38  is interposed between wristband  32  and release patch  30  and removably adheres wristband  32  to release patch  30 . As discussed herein, adhesive stripes  36 ,  38  are operable to secure wristband  32  around a subject&#39;s wrist after wristband  32  is removed from label sheet  12 . 
     In at least one alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, release patch  28  and adhesive stripe  36  may be omitted from wristband label sheet  10 . In such an embodiment adhesive stripe  34  remains and is interposed between label material  14  and stub  33  to adhere label material  14  to stub  33 . In such an embodiment adhesive stripe  38  remains and is interposed between wristband  32  and release patch  30  to removably adhere wristband  32  to release patch  30 . 
     In at least one alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, adhesive stripes  36 ,  38  comprise a repositionable adhesive. In such an embodiment release patches  28 ,  30  may be omitted from wristband label sheet  10 . In at least one other alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, a wristband label sheet comprises a stub at each end of the wristband. 
     Indicia may be marked or printed on the top side of wristband  32 . For example, the top side of wristband  32  may be exposed to an ink jet printer, a laser print, or another type of printing device capable of applying indicia to the top side of wristband  32 . Indicia may be printed on wristband  32  before, after, or concurrently with the printing of indicia on label material  14 . The inks, toners, and/or other printing materials used in the application of indicia to the top side of wristband  32  are selected to be compatible with the printing device used to apply such indicia, the material used for wristband  32 , and the intended use of wristband  32 . 
       FIG. 1C  shows a bottom view of wristband label sheet  10  of  FIG. 1A . Shown in  FIG. 1C  is liner  16 , bounded by leading edge  20 , trailing edge  22 , side edge  24 , and side edge  26 . 
       FIG. 2A  shows a top view of wristband label sheet  110  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Shown in  FIG. 2A  are label sheet  112 , comprising label material  114  and liner material  116 . Adhesive  115  (not shown in  FIG. 2A ) is interposed between label material  114  and liner material  116  and removably adheres label material  114  to liner material  116 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, liner material  116  comprises a silicone coating on the surface facing adhesive  115 . In the embodiment of wristband label sheet  110  shown in  FIG. 2A , liner material  116  is bounded by leading edge  120 , trailing edge  122 , side edge  124 , and side edge  126 . Label sheet  112  may be of any size. In at least one embodiment of label sheet  112  according to the present disclosure, the outer dimensions of label sheet  112  are selected to enable label sheet  112  to fit in a commercially available printing device. For example, in such an embodiment, the outer dimensions of label sheet  112  may be 8½″×11″, 8½″×14″, or 210 mm×297 mm. 
     In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, label material  114  comprises perimeter  119  defining a boundary of label material  114 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least a portion of perimeter  119  is inboard of the boundary formed by leading edge  120 , trailing edge  122 , side edge  124 , and side edge  126 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, perimeter  119  is coextensive with the boundary formed by leading edge  120 , trailing edge  122 , side edge  124 , and side edge  126 . 
     In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, label material  114  comprises a material suitable for the printing of indicia thereon, such as, for example, paper, polyester, or another polymer material. Indicia may be marked or printed on the top side of label material  114 . For example, the top side of label material  114  may be exposed to an ink jet printer, a laser print, or another type of printing device capable of applying indicia to the top side of label material  114 . The inks, toners, and/or other printing materials used in the application of indicia to the top side of label material  114  are selected to be compatible with the printing device used to apply such indicia, the material used for label material  114 , and the intended use of wristband label sheet  110 . 
     In the embodiment of wristband label sheet  110  shown in  FIG. 2A , label material  114  comprises a plurality of labels  118 . In at least one embodiment, labels  118  are die cut in label material  114 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, label material  114  comprises twenty-four labels  118 , each having dimensions of about 1″×2.5″. Other sizes and quantities of labels  118  are possible. 
     In the embodiment of wristband label sheet  110  shown in  FIG. 2A , label material  114  comprises release patch  128  and release patch  130 . Release patches  128 ,  130  comprise areas of a release coating (such as, for example, a silicone) applied to the surface of label material  114 , to allow the removable adherence of wristband  132  to label sheet  114 , as discussed herein. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, release patches  128 ,  130  comprise free radical ultraviolet cured silicone. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, release patches  128 ,  130  comprise a cationic ultraviolet cured release coating. Alternatively, any type of coating (including no-silicone coatings) that permits the removable adherence of wristband  132  to label sheet  114  may be used. 
     Also shown in the embodiment of wristband label sheet  110  shown in  FIG. 2A  is wristband  132 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  132  is constructed of a polyester material, although other materials suitable for the intended use of wristband  132  may be used. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  132  has dimensions of about 1″×10.75″, however wristband  132  may be of any size that fits on label sheet  112 . 
       FIG. 2B  shows the underside of wristband  132  before attachment to label sheet  112 , according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Shown in  FIG. 2B  are wristband  132  comprising adhesive stripe  136  and adhesive stripe  138 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, adhesive stripes  136 ,  138  comprise a layer of a hot melt adhesive. 
     Referring back to  FIG. 2A , shown therein are the locations of adhesive stripes  136 ,  138  on the underside of wristband  132 . Adhesive stripe  136  is interposed between wristband  132  and release patch  128  and removably adheres wristband  132  to release patch  128 . Adhesive stripe  138  is interposed between wristband  132  and release patch  130  and removably adheres wristband  132  to release patch  130 . As discussed herein, adhesive stripes  136 ,  138  are operable to secure wristband  132  around a subject&#39;s wrist after wristband  132  is removed from label sheet  112 . 
     In at least one alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, adhesive stripes  136 ,  138  comprise a repositionable adhesive. In such an embodiment release patches  128 ,  130  may be omitted from wristband label sheet  110 . 
     Indicia may be marked or printed on the top side of wristband  132 . For example, the top side of wristband  132  may be exposed to an ink jet printer, a laser print, or another type of printing device capable of applying indicia to the top side of wristband  132 . Indicia may be printed on wristband  132  before, after, or concurrently with the printing of indicia on label material  114 . The inks, toners, and/or other printing materials used in the application of indicia to the top side of wristband  132  are selected to be compatible with the printing device used to apply such indicia, the material used for wristband  132 , and the intended use of wristband  132 . 
       FIG. 2C  shows a bottom view of wristband label sheet  110  of  FIG. 2A . Shown in  FIG. 2C  is liner  116 , bounded by leading edge  120 , trailing edge  122 , side edge  124 , and side edge  126 . 
       FIG. 3  shows a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of wristband label sheet  10  of  FIG. 1A  taken on line of  FIG. 1A , with the proportions enhanced for purposes of clarity. Shown in  FIG. 3  are label material  14 , adhesive layer  15 , liner material  16 , release patch  28 , release patch  30 , wristband  32 , stub  33 , adhesive stripe  34 , adhesive stripe  36 , adhesive stripe  38 , and line of weakness  40 . 
     According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  32  is removable from label sheet  12  by grasping wristband  32  between adhesive stripe  36  and adhesive stripe  38  and pulling wristband  32  away from label sheet  12 .  FIG. 4  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of wristband label sheet  10  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, with the proportions enhanced for purposes of clarity. As shown in  FIG. 4 , wristband  32  is partially separated from label sheet  12 . As shown in  FIG. 4 , adhesive stripe  36  and adhesive stripe  38  have separated from release patch  28  and release patch  30 , respectively. Release patch  28  and release patch  30  remain on the top surface of label material  14 . Adhesive stripe  36  and adhesive stripe  38  remain adhered to the underside of wristband  32 . Stub  33  remains adhered to the top surface of label material  14  by adhesive stripe  34 . Wristband  32  remains attach to stub  33  at line of weakness  40 . 
       FIG. 5  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of wristband label sheet  10  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, with the proportions enhanced for purposes of clarity. As shown in  FIG. 5 , wristband  32  is fully separated from label sheet  12 , and wristband  32  is separated from stub  33  at line of weakness  40 . Stub  33  remains adhered to the top surface of label material  14  by adhesive stripe  34 . As shown in  FIG. 5 , adhesive stripes  36 ,  38  remain adhered to the underside of wristband  32 , and release patch  28  and release patch  30  remain adhered to label material  14 . 
       FIG. 6  shows a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of wristband label sheet  110  of  FIG. 2A  taken on line VI-VI of  FIG. 2A , with the proportions enhanced for purposes of clarity. Shown in  FIG. 6  are label material  114 , adhesive layer  115 , liner material  116 , release patch  128 , release patch  130 , wristband  132 , adhesive stripe  136 , and adhesive stripe  138 . 
     According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  132  is removable from label sheet  112  by grasping wristband  132  between adhesive stripe  136  and adhesive stripe  138  and pulling wristband  132  away from label sheet  112 .  FIG. 7  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of wristband label sheet  110  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, with the proportions enhanced for purposes of clarity. As shown in  FIG. 7 , wristband  132  is separated from label sheet  112 . As shown in  FIG. 7 , adhesive stripe  136  and adhesive stripe  138  have separated from release patch  128  and release patch  130 , respectively. Release patch  128  and release patch  130  remain on the top surface of label material  114 . Adhesive stripe  136  and adhesive stripe  138  remain adhered to the underside of wristband  132 . 
       FIGS. 8A-C  shows a flowchart illustrating a process for manufacturing a wristband label sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
     In step  801  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 8A , a web of label material comprising a silicone coated liner, label face material, and a pressure sensitive adhesive interposed between the silicone coated liner and label face material, is unwound from a roll and fed mechanically into one or more flexographic printing presses. According to at least on embodiment of the present disclosure, the web of label material comprises an edge margin of at least about ½″ on each edge, such that the overall width of web of label material is 1″ greater than the desired width of the finished product. 
     Alternatively, separate webs of liner material and label face material may be unwound from a roll and fed mechanically into a process by which a pressure sensitive adhesive is applied to either the liner material or label face material, and then the liner material and label face material are laminated to together with the pressure sensitive adhesive interposed between the liner material and label face material. In such an application the pressure sensitive adhesive may be coated edge to edge or it may be coated in a pattern with voids of adhesive where required. 
     In step  802  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 8A , one or more flexographic printing presses apply one or more release patches comprising silicone or another type of release coating to the surface of the label face material. Such flexographic printing presses also may apply colored inks. If advantageous to improve the performance of the silicone or other type of release patch material, a primer may be printed prior to printing the silicone or other release coating. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the silicone that is used is free radical ultraviolet curable silicone, in which the silicone is printed with conventional flexoprinting technology and then is cured in a ultraviolet curing system that exposes the uncured silicone to ultraviolet light. In such cases, the flexographic printing step shown on  FIG. 8A  includes a ultraviolet curing step. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, such an ultraviolet curing system comprises nitrogen to promote the cure. Other embodiments of the present disclosure may use ultraviolet curable silicones that do not require nitrogen to cure, but such silicones may be less reliable for consistent release values. Still other embodiments of the present disclosure use release coatings that do not contain silicone and may or may not require ultraviolet light to cure or dry. 
     In step  803  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 8A , after the flexographic printing step, the web of label material then travels through rotary die stations, where the web of label material can be die cut to create multiple labels, label cavities, slits, peel tabs, lines of weakness, perforations, punched holes for insertion into binders or folders, or any other specified die cutting. Such die cutting may be die cutting of the label face material only, the liner material only, or both the label face material and the liner material. 
     In step  804  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 8A , the web of label material proceeds to a punching station where pinfeed holes are punched in ½″ margins at each edge of the web of label material, to facilitate registration of the web of label material in the process during which wristbands are applied to the web of label material (discussed hereinafter). 
     In step  805  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 8A , if required for the wristband label sheet design, portions of the label face material are removed. For example, it may be required for the wristband label sheet design that the border comprising the outer edges of the label face material be removed prior to delivery to a customer. In such a case, the border can be separated from the portion of the label face material that is desired to remain by a die cut through the label face material only, and then the waste at the border of the label face material can be peeled off at a waste removal station and then wound on a waste roll or sucked away by a vacuum removal system. 
     In step  806  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 8A , after printing of release patches, die cutting, and punching of pinfeed holes, the web of label material is rewound onto rolls that will be furnished to the patching machine process. 
     In step  807  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 8B , the rolled web of label material from step  807  is unwound and fed into a patching machine, wherein one or more wristbands will be applied to the web of label material. 
     In at least one alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, the steps shown as step  806  and step  807  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 8B  may be omitted. In such an embodiment, the web of label material proceeds to step  808  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 8B . 
     In step  808  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 8B , the punched pinfeed holes in the web of label material engage with a pinfeed mechanism of the patching machine. The pinfeed mechanism of the patching machine pulls the web of label material into and through the patching machine by pins that penetrate the previously punched pinfeed holes and rotate on gear driven shafts to drive the web of label material through the patching machine at a predetermined feed rate. 
     In step  809  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 8B , a roll of wristband material (such as, for example, a roll of a polyester material) is unwound mechanically and fed into the patching machine. According to at least on embodiment of the present disclosure, the width of the wristband material on the roll of wristband material is the same as the desired width of the wristband to be applied to applied to the web of label material (discussed hereinafter). 
     In step  810  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 8B , if required for the wristband label sheet design, lines of weakness are cut into the unrolled wristband material at a perforating station. 
     In step  811  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 8B , the patching machine coats one or more stripes of adhesive on the underside the web of wristband material polyester at an adhesive coating station. 
     In step  812  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 8C , the patching machine cuts each wristband to a predetermined length. For example, if the finished product required a 1″ long wristband, the patching machine cuts off a 1″ length of wristband material from the roll of wristband material. In an exemplary embodiment where a 1″ long, 10.75″ wide wristband is to be applied to an 8.5″ long label sheet, the 10.75″ wide web of wristband material is fed by computer controlled nip type feed rollers at a rate of 1″ for every 8.5″ of label material is that is fed through the patching machine. Although a 1″ long wristband is used this example, the wristband can be any length. The length of the wristband can be controlled by entering a desired length in the computerized controller for the nip type feed rollers. The adhesive striped, optionally perforated, web of wristband material is fed at the chosen rate to a vacuum cylinder. The vacuum cylinder holds the web of wristband material in place while a cutting cylinder cuts a wristband of the predetermined length from the web. The vacuum cylinder serves as a cutting anvil for the knife of a cutting cylinder. In certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a liquid silicone application contacts the knives of the cutting cylinder to prevent the exposed adhesive that is on the web of wristband material from sticking to the knives of the cutting cylinder. 
     In step  813  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 8C , after the wristband is cut to length, the vacuum cylinder carries each cut-off wristband to an impression roller that is wrapped by the web of label material. At the impression roller the wristband is transferred from the vacuum cylinder to the face of the web of label material. The wristband is applied such that one or more of the adhesive stripes on the underside of the wristband are aligned with one or more of the release patches on the label face material. The wristband is adhered to the web of label material by the adhesive stripes that were applied to the underside of the wristband. The patching machine comprises gearing that keeps the cutting cylinder and vacuum cylinder in time with the pace at which the patching machine&#39;s pinfeed mechanism moves the web of label material. 
     In step  814  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 8C , if required for the wristband label sheet design, the ½″ margins (including the pinfeed holes) are mechanically trimmed off of the web of label material at a trimming station. 
     In step  815  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 8C , if required for the wristband label sheet design, the web of label material including the applied wristband is mechanically cut into sheets at a sheeter station, with each sheet containing one or more wristbands as required by the wristband label sheet design. The sheets are fed into a batcher/stacker, and then may be shrink-wrapped and packaged. Sheeting is an alternative to the fanfolding step discussed herein. 
     In step  816  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 8C , if required for the wristband label sheet design, the web of label material including the applied wristband may be fanfolded in-line with a mechanical folder or by gravity in waterfall fashion, with each fanfold containing one or more wristbands as required by the wristband label sheet design. The wristband label sheet design may require the ½″ margins with pinfeed holes to be left on the fanfolded web of label material. Fanfolding is an alternative to the sheeting step discussed above. 
       FIG. 9  shows at least one embodiment of a wristband according to the present disclosure in use. As shown in  FIG. 9 , wristband  32  is looped around the wrist of a subject. An exposed adhesive surface of adhesive stripe  38  (not shown) is brought into contact with and adhered to wristband  32  (as shown by arrow  39 ). After adhesive stripe  38  is adhered to wristband  32 , the exposed adhesive surface of adhesive stripe  36  is brought into contact with and adhered to wristband  32  (as shown by arrow  37 ). The ends of wristband  32  are thereby adhered together and the wristband is secured around the wrist of the subject. 
       FIG. 10A  shows a top view of wristband label sheet  1000  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Shown in  FIG. 10A  are label sheet  1012 , comprising label material  1014  and liner material  1016 . Adhesive  1015  (not shown in  FIG. 10A ) is interposed between label material  1014  and liner material  1016  and removably adheres label material  1014  to liner material  1016 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, liner material  1016  comprises a silicone coating on the surface facing adhesive  1015 . In the embodiment of wristband label sheet  1000  shown in  FIG. 10A , liner material  1016  is bounded by leading edge  1020 , trailing edge  1022 , side edge  1024 , and side edge  1026 . Label sheet  1012  may be of any size. In at least one embodiment of label sheet  1012  according to the present disclosure, the outer dimensions of label sheet  1012  are selected to enable label sheet  1012  to fit in a commercially available printing device. For example, in such an embodiment, the outer dimensions of label sheet  1012  may be 8½″×11″, 8½″×14″, or 210 mm×297 mm. 
     In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, label material  1014  comprises perimeter  1019  defining a boundary of label material  1014 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least a portion of perimeter  1019  is inboard of the boundary formed by leading edge  1020 , trailing edge  1022 , side edge  1024 , and side edge  1026 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, perimeter  1019  is coextensive with the boundary formed by leading edge  1020 , trailing edge  1022 , side edge  1024 , and side edge  1026 . 
     In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, label material  1014  comprises a material suitable for the printing of indicia thereon, such as, for example, paper, polyester, or another polymer material. Indicia may be marked or printed on the top side of label material  1014 . For example, the top side of label material  1014  may be exposed to an ink jet printer, a laser print, or another type of printing device capable of applying indicia to the top side of label material  1014 . The inks, toners, and/or other printing materials used in the application of indicia to the top side of label material  1014  are selected to be compatible with the printing device used to apply such indicia, the material used for label material  1014 , and the intended use of wristband label sheet  1000 . 
     In the embodiment of wristband label sheet  1000  shown in  FIG. 10A , label material  1014  comprises a plurality of labels  1018 . In at least one embodiment, labels  1018  are die cut in label material  1014 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, label material  1014  comprises twenty-four labels  1018 , each having dimensions of about 1″×2.5″. Other sizes and quantities of labels  1018  are possible. 
     In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  1032  is constructed of a polyester material, although other materials suitable for the intended use of wristband  1032  may be used. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  1032  has dimensions of about 1″×10.75″, however wristband  1032  may be of any size that fits on label sheet  1012 . 
       FIG. 10B  shows the underside of wristband  1032  before attachment to label sheet  1012 , according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Shown in  FIG. 10B  are wristband  1032  comprising adhesive stripe  1036  and adhesive stripe  1038 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, adhesive stripes  1036  and  1038  comprise a layer of a repositionable adhesive. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, adhesive stripes  1036  and  1038  comprise a layer of a removable adhesive. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, adhesive stripes  1036  and  1038  comprise a layer of a pressure sensitive adhesive. 
     Referring back to  FIG. 10A , shown therein are the locations of adhesive stripes  1036 ,  1038  on the underside of wristband  1032 . Adhesive stripe  1036  is interposed between wristband  1032  to label material  1014  and removably adheres wristband  1032  to label material  1014 . Adhesive stripe  1038  is interposed between wristband  1032  to label material  1014  and removably adheres wristband  1032  to label material  1014 . As discussed herein, adhesive stripes  1036 ,  1038  are operable to secure wristband  1032  around a subject&#39;s wrist after wristband  1032  is removed from label sheet  1012 . 
     Indicia may be marked or printed on the top side of wristband  1032 . For example, the top side of wristband  1032  may be exposed to an ink jet printer, a laser print, or another type of printing device capable of applying indicia to the top side of wristband  1032 . Indicia may be printed on wristband  1032  before, after, or concurrently with the printing of indicia on label material  1014 . The inks, toners, and/or other printing materials used in the application of indicia to the top side of wristband  1032  are selected to be compatible with the printing device used to apply such indicia, the material used for wristband  1032 , and the intended use of wristband  1032 . 
       FIG. 11  shows a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of wristband label sheet  1000  of  FIG. 10A  taken on line XI-XI of  FIG. 10A , with the proportions enhanced for purposes of clarity. Shown in  FIG. 11  are label material  1014 , adhesive layer  1015 , liner material  1016 , wristband  1032 , adhesive stripe  1036 , and adhesive stripe  1038 . 
     According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  1032  is removable from label sheet  1012  by grasping wristband  1032  between adhesive stripe  1036  and adhesive stripe  1038  and pulling wristband  1032  away from label sheet  1012 .  FIG. 12  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of wristband label sheet  1000  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, with the proportions enhanced for purposes of clarity. As shown in  FIG. 12 , wristband  1032  is separated from label sheet  1012 . As shown in  FIG. 12 , adhesive stripe  1036  and adhesive stripe  1038  have separated from label material  1014 . Adhesive stripe  1036  and adhesive stripe  1038  remain adhered to the underside of wristband  1032 . 
       FIG. 13A  shows a top view of wristband label sheet  1300  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Shown in  FIG. 13A  are label sheet  1312 , comprising label material  1314  and liner material  1316 . Adhesive  1315  (not shown in  FIG. 13A ) is interposed between label material  1314  and liner material  1316  and removably adheres label material  1314  to liner material  1316 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, liner material  1316  comprises a silicone coating on the surface facing adhesive  1315 . In the embodiment of wristband label sheet  1300  shown in  FIG. 13A , liner material  1316  is bounded by leading edge  1320 , trailing edge  1322 , side edge  1324 , and side edge  1326 . Label sheet  1312  may be of any size. In at least one embodiment of label sheet  1312  according to the present disclosure, the outer dimensions of label sheet  1312  are selected to enable label sheet  1312  to fit in a commercially available printing device. For example, in such an embodiment, the outer dimensions of label sheet  1312  may be 8½″×11″, 8½″×14″, or 210 mm×297 mm. 
     In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, label material  1314  comprises perimeter  1319  defining a boundary of label material  1314 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least a portion of perimeter  1319  is inboard of the boundary formed by leading edge  1320 , trailing edge  1322 , side edge  1324 , and side edge  1326 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, perimeter  1319  is coextensive with the boundary formed by leading edge  1320 , trailing edge  1322 , side edge  1324 , and side edge  1326 . 
     In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, label material  1314  comprises a material suitable for the printing of indicia thereon, such as, for example, paper, polyester, or another polymer material. Indicia may be marked or printed on the top side of label material  1314 . For example, the top side of label material  1314  may be exposed to an ink jet printer, a laser print, or another type of printing device capable of applying indicia to the top side of label material  1314 . The inks, toners, and/or other printing materials used in the application of indicia to the top side of label material  1314  are selected to be compatible with the printing device used to apply such indicia, the material used for label material  1314 , and the intended use of wristband label sheet  1300 . 
     In the embodiment of wristband label sheet  1300  shown in  FIG. 13A , label material  1314  comprises a plurality of labels  1318 . In at least one embodiment, labels  1318  are die cut in label material  1314 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, label material  1314  comprises twenty-four labels  1318 , each having dimensions of about 1″×2.5″. Other sizes and quantities of labels  1318  are possible. 
     In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  1332  is constructed of a polyester material, although other materials suitable for the intended use of wristband  1332  may be used. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  1332  has dimensions of about 1″×10.75″, however wristband  1332  may be of any size that fits on label sheet  1312 . 
       FIG. 13B  shows a top view of wristband label sheet  1300  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure without the application of wristband  1332 . Shown in  FIG. 13B  are patches  1342  and  1344 . In at least one embodiment, patches  1342  and  1344  are die cut in label material  1314 . 
     Referring back to  FIG. 13A , shown therein are the locations of adhesive stripes  1336 ,  1338  on the underside of wristband  1332 . Adhesive stripe  1336  is interposed between wristband  1332  and patch  1342  and adheres wristband  1332  to label material  1314 . Adhesive stripe  1338  is interposed between wristband  1332  and patch  1344  and adheres wristband  1332  to label material  1314 . 
     Indicia may be marked or printed on the top side of wristband  1332 . For example, the top side of wristband  1332  may be exposed to an ink jet printer, a laser print, or another type of printing device capable of applying indicia to the top side of wristband  1332 . Indicia may be printed on wristband  1332  before, after, or concurrently with the printing of indicia on label material  1314 . The inks, toners, and/or other printing materials used in the application of indicia to the top side of wristband  1332  are selected to be compatible with the printing device used to apply such indicia, the material used for wristband  1332 , and the intended use of wristband  1332 . 
       FIG. 14  shows a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of wristband label sheet  1300  of  FIG. 13A  taken on line XIV-XIV of  FIG. 13A , with the proportions enhanced for purposes of clarity. Shown in  FIG. 14  are label material  1314 , adhesive layer  1315 , liner material  1316 , wristband  1332 , adhesive stripe  1336 , adhesive stripe  1338 , patch  1342 , patch  1344 , adhesive deposit  1346 , and adhesive deposit  1348 . 
     According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  1332  is removable from label sheet  1312  by grasping wristband  1332  between adhesive stripe  1336  and adhesive stripe  1338  and pulling wristband  1332  away from label sheet  1312 .  FIG. 15  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of wristband label sheet  1300  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, with the proportions enhanced for purposes of clarity. As shown in  FIG. 15 , wristband  1332  is separated from label sheet  1312 . As shown in  FIG. 15 , adhesive stripe  1336  and adhesive stripe  1338  remain adhered to the underside of wristband  1332 . As shown in  FIG. 15 , patch  1342  remains adhered to adhesive stripe  1336  and patch  1344  remains adhered to adhesive stripe  1338  after wristband  1332  is separated from label sheet  1312 . Adhesive layer  1315  comprises adhesive deposit  1346  and adhesive deposit  1348 . As shown in  FIG. 15 , when wristband  1332  is separated from label sheet  1312  along with adhesive stripe  1336 , adhesive stripe  1338 , patch  1342 , and patch  1344 , adhesive deposit  1346  remains adhered to patch  1342  and adhesive deposit  1348  remains adhered to patch  1344 . 
       FIG. 16  shows the underside of wristband  1332  after separation from label sheet  1312 , according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Shown in  FIG. 16  are wristband  1332  comprising adhesive deposit  1346  and adhesive deposit  1348 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, adhesive deposit  1346  and adhesive deposit  1348  comprise a layer of a repositionable adhesive. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, adhesive deposit  1346  and adhesive deposit  1348  comprise a layer of a removable adhesive. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, adhesive deposit  1346  and adhesive deposit  1348  comprise a layer of a pressure sensitive adhesive. When wristband  1332  according to an embodiment of the present invention is looped around the wrist of a subject, and the ends of wristband  1332  are adhered together using one or more of adhesive deposits  1346 ,  1348 . 
       FIG. 17A  shows a top view of wristband label sheet  1700  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Shown in  FIG. 17A  are label sheet  1712 , comprising label material  1714  and liner material  1716 . Adhesive  1715  is interposed between label material  1714  and liner material  1716  and removably adheres label material  1714  to liner material  1716 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, liner material  1716  comprises a silicone coating on the surface facing adhesive  1715 . In the embodiment of wristband label sheet  1700  shown in  FIG. 17A , liner material  1716  is bounded by leading edge  1720 , trailing edge  1722 , side edge  1724 , and side edge  1726 . Label sheet  1712  may be of any size. In at least one embodiment of label sheet  1712  according to the present disclosure, the outer dimensions of label sheet  1712  are selected to enable label sheet  1712  to fit in a commercially available printing device. For example, in such an embodiment, the outer dimensions of label sheet  1712  may be 8½″×11″, 8½″×14″, or 210 mm×297 mm. 
     In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, label material  1714  comprises perimeter  1719  defining a boundary of label material  1714 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least a portion of perimeter  1719  is inboard of the boundary formed by leading edge  1720 , trailing edge  1722 , side edge  1724 , and side edge  1726 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, perimeter  1719  is coextensive with the boundary formed by leading edge  1720 , trailing edge  1722 , side edge  1724 , and side edge  1726 . 
     In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, label material  1714  comprises a material suitable for the printing of indicia thereon, such as, for example, paper, polyester, or another polymer material. Indicia may be marked or printed on the top side of label material  1714 . For example, the top side of label material  1714  may be exposed to an ink jet printer, a laser print, or another type of printing device capable of applying indicia to the top side of label material  1714 . The inks, toners, and/or other printing materials used in the application of indicia to the top side of label material  1714  are selected to be compatible with the printing device used to apply such indicia, the material used for label material  1714 , and the intended use of wristband label sheet  1700 . 
     In the embodiment of wristband label sheet  1700  shown in  FIG. 17A , label material  1714  comprises a plurality of labels  1718 . In at least one embodiment, labels  1718  are die cut in label material  1714 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, label material  1714  comprises twenty-four labels  1718 , each having dimensions of about 1″×2.5″. Other sizes and quantities of labels  1718  are possible. 
     In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  1732  is constructed of a polyester material, although other materials suitable for the intended use of wristband  1732  may be used. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  1732  has dimensions of about 1″×10.75″, however wristband  1732  may be of any size that fits on label sheet  1712 . 
       FIG. 17B  shows a top view of wristband label sheet  1700  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure without the application of wristband  1732 . Shown in  FIG. 17B  are voids  1742  and  1744 . In at least one embodiment, voids  1742  and  1744  comprises portions of label material  1714  and adhesive  1715  that have been removed. As shown in  FIG. 17B , removal of such portions of label material  1714  exposes liner  1716 . 
     Referring back to  FIG. 17A , shown therein are the locations of label material and adhesive voids  1742  and  1744  that are obscured by wristband  1732 . 
     Indicia may be marked or printed on the top side of wristband  1732 . For example, the top side of wristband  1732  may be exposed to an ink jet printer, a laser print, or another type of printing device capable of applying indicia to the top side of wristband  1732 . Indicia may be printed on wristband  1732  before, after, or concurrently with the printing of indicia on label material  1714 . The inks, toners, and/or other printing materials used in the application of indicia to the top side of wristband  1732  are selected to be compatible with the printing device used to apply such indicia, the material used for wristband  1732 , and the intended use of wristband  1732 . 
       FIG. 18  shows a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of wristband label sheet  1700  of  FIG. 17A  taken on line XVIII-XVIII of  FIG. 17A , with the proportions enhanced for purposes of clarity. Shown in  FIG. 18  are label material  1714 , adhesive layer  1715 , liner material  1716 , wristband  1732 , adhesive stripe  1736 , adhesive stripe  1738 , void  1742 , and void  1744 . 
     According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  1732  is removable from label sheet  1712  by grasping wristband  1732  between adhesive stripe  1736  and adhesive stripe  1738  and pulling wristband  1732  away from label sheet  1712 .  FIG. 19  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of wristband label sheet  1700  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, with the proportions enhanced for purposes of clarity. As shown in  FIG. 19 , wristband  1732  is separated from label sheet  1712 . As shown in  FIG. 19 , adhesive stripe  1736  and adhesive stripe  1738  remain adhered to the underside of wristband  1732  after wristband  1732  is separated from label sheet  1712 . 
       FIG. 20  shows the underside of wristband  1732  after separation from label sheet  1712 , according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Shown in  FIG. 20  are wristband  1732  comprising adhesive stripe  1736  and adhesive stripe  1738 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, adhesive stripe  1736  and adhesive stripe  1738  comprises a layer of a repositionable adhesive. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, adhesive stripe  1736  and adhesive stripe  1738  comprises a layer of a removable adhesive. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, adhesive stripe  1736  and adhesive stripe  1738  comprises a layer of a pressure sensitive adhesive. When wristband  1732  according to an embodiment of the present invention is looped around the wrist of a subject, and the ends of wristband  1732  are adhered together using one or more of adhesive stripe  1736  and adhesive stripe  1738  on wristband  1732 . 
       FIG. 21A  shows a top view of wristband sheet  2010  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Shown in  FIG. 21A  is sheet material  2012 . In the embodiment of wristband sheet  2010  shown in  FIG. 21A , sheet material  2012  is bounded by leading edge  2020 , trailing edge  2022 , side edge  2024 , and side edge  2016 . Sheet material  2012  may be of any size. In at least one embodiment of sheet material  2012  according to the present disclosure, the outer dimensions of sheet material  2012  are selected to enable sheet material  2012  to fit in a commercially available printing device. For example, in such an embodiment, the outer dimensions of sheet material  2012  may be 3″×11″, 8½″×11″, 8½″×14″, or 210 mm×297 mm. 
     In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, sheet material  2012  comprises a material suitable for the printing of indicia thereon, such as, for example, paper, polyester, or another polymer material. Indicia may be marked or printed on the top side of sheet material  2012 . For example, the top side of sheet material  2012  may be exposed to an ink jet printer, a laser print, or another type of printing device capable of applying indicia to the top side of sheet material  2012 . The inks, toners, and/or other printing materials used in the application of indicia to the top side of sheet material  2012  are selected to be compatible with the printing device used to apply such indicia, the material used for sheet material  2012 , and the intended use of wristband sheet  2010 . 
     In the embodiment of wristband sheet  2010  shown in  FIG. 21A , sheet material  2012  comprises release patch  2028  and release patch  2030 . Release patches  2028 ,  2030  comprise areas of a release coating (such as, for example, a silicone) applied to the surface of sheet material  2012 , to allow the removable adherence of wristband  2032  to sheet material  2012 , as discussed herein. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, release patches  2028 ,  2030  comprise free radical ultraviolet cured silicone. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, release patches  2028 ,  2030  comprise a cationic ultraviolet cured release coating. Alternatively, any type of coating (including no-silicone coatings) that permits the removable adherence of wristband  2032  to sheet material  2012  may be used. 
     Also shown in the embodiment of wristband sheet  2010  shown in  FIG. 21A  is wristband  2032  comprising stub  2033  and line of weakness  2040 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, line of weakness  2040  comprises a series of perforations. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  2032  (including stub  2033 ) is constructed of a polyester material, although other materials suitable for the intended use of wristband  2032  may be used. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  2032  has dimensions of about 1″×10.75″, however wristband  2032  may be of any size that fits on sheet material  2012 . 
       FIG. 21B  shows the underside of wristband  2032  before attachment to sheet material  2012 , according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Shown in  FIG. 21B  are wristband  2032  comprising stub  2033 , adhesive stripe  2034 , adhesive stripe  2036 , adhesive stripe  2038 , and line of weakness  2040 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, adhesive stripes  2034 ,  2036 ,  2038  comprise a layer of a hot melt adhesive. 
     Referring back to  FIG. 21A , shown therein are the locations of adhesive stripes  2034 ,  2036 ,  2038  on the underside of wristband  2032 . Adhesive stripe  2034  is interposed between sheet material  2012  and stub  2033 , and adheres sheet material  2012  to stub  2033 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, adhesive stripe  2034  is oriented toward leading edge  20  of sheet material  2012 . Adhesive stripe  2036  is interposed between wristband  2032  and release patch  2028  and removably adheres wristband  2032  to release patch  2028 . Adhesive stripe  2038  is interposed between wristband  2032  and release patch  2030  and removably adheres wristband  2032  to release patch  2030 . As discussed herein, adhesive stripes  2036 ,  2038  are operable to secure wristband  2032  around a subject&#39;s wrist after wristband  2032  is removed from sheet material  2012 . 
     In at least one alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, release patch  2028  and adhesive stripe  2036  may be omitted from wristband sheet  2010 . In such an embodiment adhesive stripe  2034  remains and is interposed between sheet material  2012  and stub  2033  to adhere sheet material  2012  to stub  2033 . In such an embodiment adhesive stripe  2038  remains and is interposed between wristband  2032  and release patch  2030  to removably adhere wristband  2032  to release patch  2030 . 
     In at least one alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, adhesive stripes  2036 ,  2038  comprise a repositionable adhesive. In such an embodiment release patches  2028 ,  2030  may be omitted from wristband sheet  2010 . In at least one other alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, a wristband sheet comprises a stub at each end of the wristband. 
     Indicia may be marked or printed on the top side of wristband  2032 . For example, the top side of wristband  2032  may be exposed to an ink jet printer, a laser print, or another type of printing device capable of applying indicia to the top side of wristband  2032 . Indicia may be printed on wristband  2032  before, after, or concurrently with the printing of indicia on sheet material  2012 . The inks, toners, and/or other printing materials used in the application of indicia to the top side of wristband  2032  are selected to be compatible with the printing device used to apply such indicia, the material used for wristband  2032 , and the intended use of wristband  2032 . 
       FIG. 22A  shows a top view of wristband sheet  2210  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Shown in  FIG. 22A  is sheet material  2212 . In the embodiment of wristband sheet  2210  shown in  FIG. 22A , sheet material  2212  is bounded by leading edge  2220 , trailing edge  2222 , side edge  2224 , and side edge  2226 . Sheet material  2212  may be of any size. In at least one embodiment of sheet material  2212  according to the present disclosure, the outer dimensions of sheet material  2212  are selected to enable sheet material  2212  to fit in a commercially available printing device. For example, in such an embodiment, the outer dimensions of sheet material  2212  may be 3″×11″, 8½″×11″, 8½″×14″, or 210 mm×297 mm. 
     In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, sheet material  2212  comprises a material suitable for the printing of indicia thereon, such as, for example, paper, polyester, or another polymer material. Indicia may be marked or printed on the top side of sheet material  2212 . For example, the top side of sheet material  2212  may be exposed to an ink jet printer, a laser print, or another type of printing device capable of applying indicia to the top side of sheet material  2212 . The inks, toners, and/or other printing materials used in the application of indicia to the top side of sheet material  2212  are selected to be compatible with the printing device used to apply such indicia, the material used for sheet material  2212 , and the intended use of wristband sheet  2210 . 
     In the embodiment of wristband sheet  2210  shown in  FIG. 22A , sheet material  2212  comprises release patch  2228  and release patch  2230 . Release patches  2228 ,  2230  comprise areas of a release coating (such as, for example, a silicone) applied to the surface of sheet material  2212 , to allow the removable adherence of wristband  2232  to sheet material  2212 , as discussed herein. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, release patches  2228 ,  2230  comprise free radical ultraviolet cured silicone. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, release patches  2228 ,  2230  comprise a cationic ultraviolet cured release coating. Alternatively, any type of coating (including no-silicone coatings) that permits the removable adherence of wristband  2232  to sheet material  2212  may be used. 
     Also shown in the embodiment of wristband sheet  2210  shown in  FIG. 22A  is wristband  2232 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  2232  is constructed of a polyester material, although other materials suitable for the intended use of wristband  2232  may be used. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  2232  has dimensions of about 1″×10.75″, however wristband  2232  may be of any size that fits on sheet material  2212 . 
       FIG. 22B  shows the underside of wristband  2232  before attachment to sheet material  2212 , according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Shown in  FIG. 22B  are wristband  2232  comprising adhesive stripe  2236  and adhesive stripe  2238 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, adhesive stripes  2236 ,  2238  comprise a layer of a hot melt adhesive. 
     Referring back to  FIG. 22A , shown therein are the locations of adhesive stripes  2236 ,  2238  on the underside of wristband  2232 . Adhesive stripe  2236  is interposed between wristband  2232  and release patch  2228  and removably adheres wristband  2232  to release patch  2228 . Adhesive stripe  2238  is interposed between wristband  2232  and release patch  2230  and removably adheres wristband  2232  to release patch  2230 . As discussed herein, adhesive stripes  2236 ,  2238  are operable to secure wristband  2232  around a subject&#39;s wrist after wristband  2232  is removed from sheet material  2212 . 
     In at least one alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, adhesive stripes  2236 ,  2238  comprise a repositionable adhesive. In such an embodiment release patches  2228 ,  2230  may be omitted from wristband sheet  2210 . 
     Indicia may be marked or printed on the top side of wristband  2232 . For example, the top side of wristband  2232  may be exposed to an ink jet printer, a laser print, or another type of printing device capable of applying indicia to the top side of wristband  2232 . Indicia may be printed on wristband  2232  before, after, or concurrently with the printing of indicia on sheet material  2212 . The inks, toners, and/or other printing materials used in the application of indicia to the top side of wristband  2232  are selected to be compatible with the printing device used to apply such indicia, the material used for wristband  2232 , and the intended use of wristband  2232 . 
       FIG. 23  shows a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of wristband sheet  2010  of  FIG. 21A  taken on line XXIII-XXIII of  FIG. 21A , with the proportions enhanced for purposes of clarity. Shown in  FIG. 23  are sheet material  2012 , release patch  2028 , release patch  2030 , wristband  2032 , stub  2033 , adhesive stripe  2034 , adhesive stripe  2036 , adhesive stripe  2038 , and line of weakness  2040 . 
     According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  2032  is removable from sheet material  2012  by grasping wristband  2032  between adhesive stripe  2036  and adhesive stripe  2038  and pulling wristband  2032  away from sheet material  2012 .  FIG. 24  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of wristband sheet  2010  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, with the proportions enhanced for purposes of clarity. As shown in  FIG. 24 , wristband  2032  is partially separated from sheet material  2012 . As shown in  FIG. 24 , adhesive stripe  2036  and adhesive stripe  2038  have separated from release patch  28  and release patch  2030 , respectively. Release patch  2028  and release patch  2030  remain on the top surface of sheet material  2012 . Adhesive stripe  2036  and adhesive stripe  2038  remain adhered to the underside of wristband  2032 . Stub  2033  remains adhered to the top surface of sheet material  2012  by adhesive stripe  2034 . Wristband  2032  remains attach to stub  2033  at line of weakness  2040 . 
       FIG. 25A  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of wristband sheet  2010  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, with the proportions enhanced for purposes of clarity. As shown in  FIG. 25A , wristband  2032  is fully separated from sheet material  2012 , and wristband  2032  is separated from stub  2033  at line of weakness  2040 . Stub  2033  remains adhered to the top surface of sheet material  2012  by adhesive stripe  2034 . As shown in  FIG. 25A , adhesive stripes  2036 ,  2038  remain adhered to the underside of wristband  2032 , and release patch  2028  and release patch  2030  remain adhered to sheet material  2012 . 
       FIGS. 25B-C  show side views of wristband  2032  after removal from sheet material  2012 , as it is put into use.  FIG. 25B  shows a side view of wristband  2032  after removal from sheet material  2012 , according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Shown in  FIG. 25B  are wristband  2032  comprising first end  2032   a , second end  2032   b , adhesive stripe  2036 , and adhesive stripe  2038 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 25C , wristband  2032  is formed into a loop. The exposed adhesive surface of adhesive stripe  2038  is brought into contact with and adhered to wristband  2032  (as shown by arrow  2039 ). After adhesive stripe  2038  is adhered to wristband  2032 , the exposed adhesive surface of adhesive stripe  2036  is brought into contact with and adhered to wristband  2032  (as shown by arrow  2037 ). First end  2032   a  and second end  2032   b  thereby are adhered together. In normal use, wristband  2032  is looped around the wrist of a subject in the manner shown in  FIG. 9 . 
       FIG. 26  shows a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of wristband sheet  2210  of  FIG. 22A  taken on line XXVI-XXVI of  FIG. 22A , with the proportions enhanced for purposes of clarity. Shown in  FIG. 26  are sheet material  2212 , release patch  2228 , release patch  2230 , wristband  2232 , adhesive stripe  2236 , and adhesive stripe  2238 . 
     According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  2232  is removable from sheet material  2212  by grasping wristband  2232  between adhesive stripe  2236  and adhesive stripe  2238  and pulling wristband  2232  away from sheet material  2212 .  FIG. 27  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of wristband sheet  2210  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, with the proportions enhanced for purposes of clarity. As shown in  FIG. 27 , wristband  2232  is separated from sheet material  2212 . As shown in  FIG. 27 , adhesive stripe  2236  and adhesive stripe  2238  have separated from release patch  2228  and release patch  2230 , respectively. Release patch  2228  and release patch  2230  remain on the top surface of sheet material  2212 . Adhesive stripe  2236  and adhesive stripe  2238  remain adhered to the underside of wristband  2232 . 
       FIGS. 28A-C  shows a flowchart illustrating a process for manufacturing a wristband sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
     In step  2801  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 28A , a web of sheet material is unwound from a roll and fed mechanically into one or more flexographic printing presses. According to at least on embodiment of the present disclosure, the web of sheet material comprises an edge margin of at least about ½″ on each edge, such that the overall width of web of sheet material is 1″ greater than the desired width of the finished product. 
     In step  2802  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 28A , one or more flexographic printing presses apply one or more release patches comprising silicone or another type of release coating to the surface of the sheet material. Such flexographic printing presses also may apply colored inks. If advantageous to improve the performance of the silicone or other type of release patch material, a primer may be printed prior to printing the silicone or other release coating. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the silicone that is used is free radical ultraviolet curable silicone, in which the silicone is printed with conventional flexoprinting technology and then is cured in a ultraviolet curing system that exposes the uncured silicone to ultraviolet light. In such cases, the flexographic printing step shown on  FIG. 28A  includes a ultraviolet curing step. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, such an ultraviolet curing system comprises nitrogen to promote the cure. Other embodiments of the present disclosure may use ultraviolet curable silicones that do not require nitrogen to cure, but such silicones may be less reliable for consistent release values. Still other embodiments of the present disclosure use release coatings that do not contain silicone and may or may not require ultraviolet light to cure or dry. 
     In step  2804  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 28A , the web of sheet material proceeds to a punching station where pinfeed holes are punched in ½″ margins at each edge of the web of sheet material, to facilitate registration of the web of sheet material in the process during which wristbands are applied to the web of sheet material (discussed hereinafter). 
     In step  2806  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 28A , after printing of release patches, die cutting, and punching of pinfeed holes, the web of sheet material is rewound onto rolls that will be furnished to the patching machine process. 
     In step  2807  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 28B , the rolled web of sheet material from step  2807  is unwound and fed into a patching machine, wherein one or more wristbands will be applied to the web of sheet material. 
     In at least one alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, the steps shown as step  2806  and step  2807  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 28B  may be omitted. In such an embodiment, the web of sheet material proceeds to step  2808  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 28B . 
     In step  2808  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 28B , the punched pinfeed holes in the web of sheet material engage with a pinfeed mechanism of the patching machine. The pinfeed mechanism of the patching machine pulls the web of sheet material into and through the patching machine by pins that penetrate the previously punched pinfeed holes and rotate on gear driven shafts to drive the web of sheet material through the patching machine at a predetermined feed rate. 
     In step  2809  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 28B , a roll of wristband material (such as, for example, a roll of a polyester material) is unwound mechanically and fed into the patching machine. According to at least on embodiment of the present disclosure, the width of the wristband material on the roll of wristband material is the same as the desired width of the wristband to be applied to applied to the web of sheet material (discussed hereinafter). 
     In step  2810  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 28B , if required for the wristband sheet design, lines of weakness are cut into the unrolled wristband material at a perforating station. 
     In step  2811  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 28B , the patching machine coats one or more stripes of adhesive on the underside the web of wristband material polyester at an adhesive coating station. 
     In step  2812  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 28C , the patching machine cuts each wristband to a predetermined length. For example, if the finished product required a 1″ long wristband, the patching machine cuts off a 1″ length of wristband material from the roll of wristband material. In an exemplary embodiment where a 1″ long, 10.75″ wide wristband is to be applied to an 8.5″ long sheet, the 10.75″ wide web of wristband material is fed by computer controlled nip type feed rollers at a rate of 1″ for every 8.5″ of sheet material is that is fed through the patching machine. Although a 1″ long wristband is used this example, the wristband can be any length. The length of the wristband can be controlled by entering a desired length in the computerized controller for the nip type feed rollers. The adhesive striped, optionally perforated, web of wristband material is fed at the chosen rate to a vacuum cylinder. The vacuum cylinder holds the web of wristband material in place while a cutting cylinder cuts a wristband of the predetermined length from the web. The vacuum cylinder serves as a cutting anvil for the knife of a cutting cylinder. In certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a liquid silicone application contacts the knives of the cutting cylinder to prevent the exposed adhesive that is on the web of wristband material from sticking to the knives of the cutting cylinder. 
     In step  2813  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 28C , after the wristband is cut to length, the vacuum cylinder carries each cut-off wristband to an impression roller that is wrapped by the web of sheet material. At the impression roller the wristband is transferred from the vacuum cylinder to the face of the web of sheet material. The wristband is applied such that one or more of the adhesive stripes on the underside of the wristband are aligned with one or more of the release patches on the sheet material. The wristband is adhered to the web of sheet material by the adhesive stripes that were applied to the underside of the wristband. The patching machine comprises gearing that keeps the cutting cylinder and vacuum cylinder in time with the pace at which the patching machine&#39;s pinfeed mechanism moves the web of sheet material. 
     In step  2814  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 28C , if required for the wristband sheet design, the ½″ margins (including the pinfeed holes) are mechanically trimmed off of the web of sheet material at a trimming station. 
     In step  2815  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 28C , if required for the wristband sheet design, the web of sheet material including the applied wristband is mechanically cut into sheets at a sheeter station, with each sheet containing one or more wristbands as required by the wristband sheet design. The sheets are fed into a hatcher/stacker, and then may be shrink-wrapped and packaged. Sheeting is an alternative to the fanfolding step discussed herein. 
     In step  2816  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 28C , if required for the wristband sheet design, the web of sheet material including the applied wristband may be fanfolded in-line with a mechanical folder or by gravity in waterfall fashion, with each fanfold containing one or more wristbands as required by the wristband sheet design. The wristband sheet design may require the ½″ margins with pinfeed holes to be left on the fanfolded web of sheet material. Fanfolding is an alternative to the sheeting step discussed above. 
       FIG. 29  shows a top view of wristband sheet  2900  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Shown in  FIG. 29  is sheet material  2912 . In the embodiment of wristband sheet  2900  shown in  FIG. 29 , sheet material  2912  is bounded by leading edge  2920 , trailing edge  2922 , side edge  2924 , and side edge  2926 . Sheet material  2912  may be of any size. In at least one embodiment of sheet material  2912  according to the present disclosure, the outer dimensions of sheet material  2912  are selected to enable sheet material  2912  to fit in a commercially available printing device. For example, in such an embodiment, the outer dimensions of sheet material  2912  may be 3″×11″, 8½″×11″, 8½″×14″, or 210 mm×297 mm. 
     In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, sheet material  2912  comprises a material suitable for the printing of indicia thereon, such as, for example, paper, polyester, or another polymer material. Indicia may be marked or printed on the top side of sheet material  2912 . For example, the top side of sheet material  2912  may be exposed to an ink jet printer, a laser print, or another type of printing device capable of applying indicia to the top side of sheet material  2912 . The inks, toners, and/or other printing materials used in the application of indicia to the top side of sheet material  2912  are selected to be compatible with the printing device used to apply such indicia, the material used for sheet material  2912 , and the intended use of wristband sheet  2900 . 
     In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  2932  is constructed of a polyester material, although other materials suitable for the intended use of wristband  2932  may be used. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  2932  has dimensions of about 1″×10.75″, however wristband  2932  may be of any size that fits on sheet material  2912 . 
       FIG. 30  shows the underside of wristband  2932  before attachment to sheet material  2912 , according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Shown in  FIG. 30  are wristband  2932  comprising adhesive stripe  2936  and adhesive stripe  2938 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, adhesive stripes  2936  and  2938  comprise a layer of a repositionable adhesive. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, adhesive stripes  2936  and  2938  comprise a layer of a removable adhesive. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, adhesive stripes  2936  and  2938  comprise a layer of a pressure sensitive adhesive. 
     Referring back to  FIG. 29 , shown therein are the locations of adhesive stripes  2936 ,  2938  on the underside of wristband  2932 . Adhesive stripe  2936  is interposed between wristband  2932  to sheet material  2912  and removably adheres wristband  2932  to sheet material  2912 . Adhesive stripe  2938  is interposed between wristband  2932  to sheet material  2912  and removably adheres wristband  2932  to sheet material  2912 . As discussed herein, adhesive stripes  2936 ,  2938  are operable to secure wristband  2932  around a subject&#39;s wrist after wristband  2932  is removed from sheet material  2912 . 
     Indicia may be marked or printed on the top side of wristband  2932 . For example, the top side of wristband  2932  may be exposed to an ink jet printer, a laser print, or another type of printing device capable of applying indicia to the top side of wristband  2932 . Indicia may be printed on wristband  2932  before, after, or concurrently with the printing of indicia on sheet material  2912 . The inks, toners, and/or other printing materials used in the application of indicia to the top side of wristband  2932  are selected to be compatible with the printing device used to apply such indicia, the material used for wristband  2932 , and the intended use of wristband  2932 . 
       FIG. 31  shows a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of wristband sheet  2900  of  FIG. 29  taken on line XXXI-XXXI of  FIG. 29 , with the proportions enhanced for purposes of clarity. Shown in  FIG. 31  are sheet material  2912 , wristband  2932 , adhesive stripe  2936 , and adhesive stripe  2938 . 
     According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  2932  is removable from sheet material  2912  by grasping wristband  2932  between adhesive stripe  2936  and adhesive stripe  2938  and pulling wristband  2932  away from sheet material  2912 .  FIG. 32  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of wristband sheet  2900  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, with the proportions enhanced for purposes of clarity. As shown in  FIG. 32 , wristband  2932  is separated from sheet material  2912 . As shown in  FIG. 32 , adhesive stripe  2936  and adhesive stripe  2938  have separated from sheet material  2912 . Adhesive stripe  2936  and adhesive stripe  2938  remain adhered to the underside of wristband  2932 . 
       FIG. 33  shows a top view of wristband sheet  3310  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Shown in  FIG. 33  is sheet material  3312 . In the embodiment of wristband sheet  3310  shown in  FIG. 33 , sheet material  3312  is bounded by leading edge  3320 , trailing edge  3322 , side edge  3324 , and side edge  3326 . Sheet material  3312  may be of any size. In at least one embodiment of sheet material  3312  according to the present disclosure, the outer dimensions of sheet material  3312  are selected to enable sheet material  3312  to fit in a commercially available printing device. For example, in such an embodiment, the outer dimensions of sheet material  3312  may be 3″×11″, 8½″×11″, 8½″×14″, or 210 mm×297 mm. 
     In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, sheet material  3312  comprises a material suitable for the printing of indicia thereon, such as, for example, paper, polyester, or another polymer material. Indicia may be marked or printed on the top side of sheet material  3312 . For example, the top side of sheet material  3312  may be exposed to an ink jet printer, a laser print, or another type of printing device capable of applying indicia to the top side of sheet material  3312 . The inks, toners, and/or other printing materials used in the application of indicia to the top side of sheet material  3312  are selected to be compatible with the printing device used to apply such indicia, the material used for sheet material  3312 , and the intended use of wristband sheet  3310 . 
     In the embodiment of wristband sheet  3310  shown in  FIG. 33 , sheet material  3312  comprises release patch  3328  and release patch  3330 . Release patches  3328 ,  3330  comprise areas of a release coating (such as, for example, a silicone) applied to the surface of sheet material  3312 , to allow the removable adherence of wristband  3332  to sheet material  3312 , as discussed herein. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, release patches  3328 ,  3330  comprise free radical ultraviolet cured silicone. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, release patches  3328 ,  3330  comprise a cationic ultraviolet cured release coating. Alternatively, any type of coating (including no-silicone coatings) that permits the removable adherence of wristband  3332  to sheet material  3312  may be used. 
     Also shown in the embodiment of wristband sheet  3310  of  FIG. 33  is wristband  3332  comprising stub  3333  and lines of weakness  3340 ,  3341 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, lines of weakness  3340  and/or  3341  comprise a series of perforations cut into wristband  3332 , such as by diecutting. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, lines of weakness  3340  and/or  3341  comprise a continuous line of weakness cut into wristband  3332 , such as by diecutting. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  3332  (including stub  3333 ) is constructed of a polyester material, although other materials suitable for the intended use of wristband  3332  may be used. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  3332  has dimensions of about 1″×10.75″, however wristband  3332  may be of any size that fits on sheet material  3312 . 
     Shown in  FIG. 33  are the locations of adhesive stripes  3336 ,  3338  on the underside of wristband  3332 . A portion of adhesive stripe  3336  is interposed between sheet material  3312  and stub  3333 , and adheres sheet material  3312  to stub  3333 . A portion of adhesive stripe  3336  is interposed between wristband  3332  and release patch  3328  and removably adheres wristband  3332  to release patch  3328 . Adhesive stripe  3338  is interposed between wristband  3332  and release patch  3330  and removably adheres wristband  3332  to release patch  3330 . As discussed herein, adhesive stripes  3336 ,  3338  are operable to secure wristband  3332  around a subject&#39;s wrist after wristband  3332  is removed from sheet material  3312 . 
     Shown in  FIG. 33  is the location of dry lift adhesive material  3360  on the underside of wristband  3332 . Dry lift adhesive material  3360  comprises a material capable of removably adhering the underside of wristband  3332  to the top surface of sheet material  3312 . The properties of dry lift adhesive material  3360  are such that when wristband  3332  is removed from sheet material  3312 , neither the underside of wristband  3332  nor the top surface of sheet material  3312  will have perceptible tackiness or stickiness in the area where dry lift adhesive material  3360  is used. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, dry lift adhesive material  3360  comprises a dry lift multi carrier laminate material such as, for example, Diamond Cote Coupon Based Transfer Tape sold by Accucote, Inc. 
       FIG. 34  shows a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of wristband sheet  3310  of  FIG. 33  taken on line XXXIV-XXXIV of  FIG. 33 , with the proportions enhanced for purposes of clarity. Shown in  FIG. 34  are sheet material  3312 , release patch  3328 , release patch  3330 , wristband  3332 , stub  3333 , adhesive stripe  3336 , adhesive stripe  3338 , line of weakness  3340 , and dry lift adhesive material  3360 . As shown in  FIG. 34 , a portion of adhesive stripe  3336  is interposed between sheet material  3312  and stub  3333 , and a portion of adhesive stripe  3336  is interposed between wristband  3332  and release patch  3328 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 34 , dry lift adhesive material  3360  is interposed between sheet material  3312  and wristband  3332 . As shown in  FIG. 34 , dry lift adhesive material  3360  comprises first adhesive layer  3361 , first carrier material  3362 , dry lift adhesive layer  3363 , second carrier material  3364 , and second adhesive layer  3365 . First adhesive layer  3361  is interposed between first carrier material  3362  and sheet material  3312  and permanently adheres first carrier material  3362  to sheet material  3312 . Second adhesive layer  3365  is interposed between second carrier material  3364  and wristband  3332  and permanently adheres second carrier material  3364  to wristband  3332 . Dry lift adhesive layer  3363  is interposed between first carrier material  3362  and second carrier material  3364 , and removably adheres first carrier material  3362  to second carrier material  3364 . 
     According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  3332  is removable from sheet material  3312  by pulling wristband  3332  away from sheet material  3312  from the end of wristband  3332  that is opposite stub  3333 .  FIG. 35  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of wristband sheet  3310  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, with the proportions enhanced for purposes of clarity. As shown in  FIG. 35 , wristband  3332  is partially separated from sheet material  3312 . As shown in  FIG. 35 , adhesive stripe  3338  and the portion of adhesive stripe  3336  interposed between wristband  3332  and release patch  3328  have separated from release patch  3330  and release patch  3328 , respectively. Release patch  3328  and release patch  3330  remain on the top surface of sheet material  3312 . Adhesive stripe  3338  and a portion of adhesive stripe  3336  remain adhered to the underside of wristband  3332 . Stub  3333  remains adhered to the top surface of sheet material  3312  by a portion of adhesive stripe  3336 . Wristband  3332  remains attach to stub  3333  at line of weakness  3340 . Dry lift adhesive material  3360  has separated, with first adhesive layer  3361 , first carrier material  3362 , and dry lift adhesive layer  3363  remaining adhered to sheet material  3312 , and second adhesive layer  3365  and second carrier material  3364  remaining adhered to wristband  3332 . 
       FIG. 36  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of wristband sheet  3310  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, with the proportions enhanced for purposes of clarity. As shown in  FIG. 36 , wristband  3332  is fully separated from sheet material  3312 , and wristband  3332  is separated from stub  3333  at line of weakness  3340 . Stub  3333  remains adhered to the top surface of sheet material  3312  by a portion of adhesive stripe  3336 . As shown in  FIG. 36 , adhesive stripe  3338  and a portion of adhesive stripe  3336  remain adhered to the underside of wristband  3332 , and release patch  3328  and release patch  3330  remain adhered to sheet material  3312 . Wristband  3332  comprises lines of weakness  3341  (not shown in  FIG. 36 ). First adhesive layer  3361 , first carrier material  3362 , and dry lift adhesive layer  3363  remain adhered to sheet material  3312 , and second adhesive layer  3365  and second carrier material  3364  remain adhered to wristband  3332 . A surface of dry lift adhesive layer  3363  is exposed, however the properties of dry lift adhesive layer  3363  are such that there is no perceptible tackiness or stickiness on the exposed surface of dry lift adhesive layer  3363 . 
     In the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIGS. 35-36 , dry lift adhesive material  3360  is shown cleanly separating at the boundary between second carrier material  3364  and dry lift adhesive layer  3363 . However, in other embodiments dry lift adhesive material  3360  may separate at the boundary between first carrier material  3362  and dry lift adhesive layer  3363 . In still other embodiments, there may not be a clean separation between dry lift adhesive layer  3363  and the adjacent layers of carrier material. Instead, for example, a portion of dry lift adhesive layer  3363  may remain adhered to first carrier material  3362  and a portion of dry lift adhesive layer  3363  may remain adhered to second carrier material  3364 . Nevertheless, each exposed surface of dry lift adhesive layer  3363  will have no perceptible tackiness or stickiness. 
       FIG. 37A  shows a detailed top view of one end of wristband  3332  following removal from sheet material  3312 . Shown in  FIG. 37  are wristband  3332  and lines of weakness  3341 . Lines of weakness  3341  are operable to provide a tamper-detection feature for wristband  3332 . Wristband  3332  is looped around the wrist of a subject in the manner substantially the same as that shown in  FIG. 9  and/or  FIGS. 25B-C . If an attempt is made to remove wristband  3332  from the subject&#39;s wrist, wristband  3332  will tear at lines of weakness  3341  in a manner substantially the same as that shown in  FIG. 37B , thereby revealing that an attempt was made to remove wristband  3332 . 
       FIGS. 38A-D  shows a flowchart illustrating a process for manufacturing a wristband sheet according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
     In step  3801  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 38A , a web of sheet material is unwound from a roll and fed mechanically into one or more flexographic printheads. According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the web of sheet material comprises an edge margin of at least about ½″ on each edge, such that the overall width of web of sheet material is 1″ greater than the desired width of the finished product. 
     In step  3802  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 38A , one or more flexographic printheads apply one or more release patches comprising silicone or another type of release coating to the surface of the sheet material. Such flexographic printheads also may apply colored inks. If advantageous to improve the performance of the silicone or other type of release patch material, a primer may be printed prior to printing the silicone or other release coating. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the silicone that is used is free radical ultraviolet curable silicone, in which the silicone is printed with conventional flexoprinting technology and then is cured in a ultraviolet curing system that exposes the uncured silicone to ultraviolet light. In such cases, the flexographic printing step shown on  FIG. 38A  includes a ultraviolet curing step. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, such an ultraviolet curing system comprises nitrogen to promote the cure. Other embodiments of the present disclosure may use ultraviolet curable silicones that do not require nitrogen to cure, but such silicones may be less reliable for consistent release values. Still other embodiments of the present disclosure use release coatings that do not contain silicone and may or may not require ultraviolet light to cure or dry. 
     In step  3803  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 38A , the web of sheet material proceeds to a punching station where pinfeed holes are punched in ½″ margins at each edge of the web of sheet material, to facilitate registration of the web of sheet material in the process during which wristbands are applied to the web of sheet material (discussed hereinafter). 
     In step  3804  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 38A , after printing of release patches and punching of pinfeed holes, the web of sheet material is rewound onto rolls that will be furnished to the patching machine process. 
     In step  3805  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 38B , a roll of wristband material (such as, for example, a roll of a polyester material) is unwound mechanically. According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the width of the wristband material on the roll of wristband material is the same as the desired width of the wristband to be applied to the web of sheet material (discussed hereinafter). 
     In step  3806  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 38B , a roll of dry lift adhesive material (such as, for example, a roll of Diamond Cote Coupon Based Transfer Tape sold by Accucote, Inc.) is unwound mechanically. According to at least on embodiment of the present disclosure, the width of the dry lift adhesive material on the roll is the same as the desired width of the dry lift adhesive material to be applied the roll of wristband material (discussed hereinafter). 
     In step  3807  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 38B , one or more RFID inlays optionally can be installed on the dry lift adhesive material in a manner that will result in the RFID inlay(s) being inserted between the dry lift adhesive material and the underside of the wristband material. The installation of RFID inlays in controlled so that the desired number of RFID inlays (normally one) will be present in each wristband. If RFID inlays are not installed on the dry lift adhesive material, then the process proceeds from step  3806  to step  3808 . 
     In step  3808  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 38B , the dry lift adhesive material is laminated to the underside of the wristband material. In at least one embodiment, the dry lift adhesive material comprises a permanent adhesive which is used to laminate the wristband material to the dry lift adhesive material. In at least one embodiment, the dry lift adhesive material is laminated to the underside of the wristband material so as to leave portions of the underside of the wristband material exposed at each edge of the wristband material. 
     In step  3809  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 38B , after the wristband material is laminated to the dry lift adhesive material, the web of laminated wristband material and dry lift adhesive material is rewound onto rolls that will be furnished to the patching machine process. If RFID inlays are used, the RFID inlays will be contained within the roll as well. 
     In step  3810  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 38C , the rolled web of sheet material from step  3804  is unwound and fed into a patching machine, wherein one or more wristbands will be applied to the web of sheet material. 
     In at least one alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, the steps shown as step  3804  and step  3810  may be omitted. In such an embodiment, the web of sheet material proceeds from step  3803  to step  3811 . 
     In step  3811  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 38C , the punched pinfeed holes in the web of sheet material engage with a pinfeed mechanism of the patching machine. The pinfeed mechanism of the patching machine pulls the web of sheet material into and through the patching machine by pins that penetrate the previously punched pinfeed holes and rotate on gear driven shafts to drive the web of sheet material through the patching machine at a predetermined feed rate. 
     In step  3812  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 38C , the roll of laminated wristband material and dry lift adhesive material is unwound mechanically and fed into the patching machine. If RFID inlays are used, the RFID inlays will be contained within the roll as well. 
     In step  3813  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 38C , at an adhesive coating station the patching machine coats one or more stripes of adhesive on the portions of the underside the web of wristband material that were not covered by the laminated dry lift adhesive material. 
     In step  3814  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 38B , the patching machine cuts each wristband (including laminated dry lift adhesive material) to a predetermined length. For example, if the finished product required a 1″ long wristband, the patching machine cuts off a 1″ length of wristband material from the roll of wristband material. In an exemplary embodiment where a 1″ long, 10.75″ wide wristband is to be applied to a 8.5″ long sheet material, the 10.75″ wide web of wristband material is fed by computer controlled nip type feed rollers at a rate of 1″ for every 8.5″ of sheet material is that is fed through the patching machine. Although a 1″ long wristband is used this example, the wristband can be any length. The length of the wristband can be controlled by entering a desired length in the computerized controller for the nip type feed rollers. The adhesive striped, optionally perforated, web of wristband material is fed at the chosen rate to a vacuum cylinder. The vacuum cylinder holds the web of wristband material in place while a cutting cylinder cuts a wristband of the predetermined length from the web. The vacuum cylinder serves as a cutting anvil for the knife of a cutting cylinder. In certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a liquid silicone application contacts the knives of the cutting cylinder to prevent the exposed adhesive that is on the web of wristband material from sticking to the knives of the cutting cylinder. If RFID inlays are used, the patching machine may possess a sensor to read the position of the RFID inlays and cut the wristband material between the RFID inlays. 
     In step  3815  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 38D , after the wristband is cut to length, the vacuum cylinder carries each cut-off wristband to an impression roller that is wrapped by the web of sheet material. At the impression roller the wristband is transferred from the vacuum cylinder to the face of the web of sheet material. The wristband is applied such that one or more of the adhesive stripes on the underside of the wristband are aligned with one or more of the release patches on the sheet material. The wristband is adhered to the web of sheet material by the adhesive stripes that were applied to the underside of the wristband, and also by the dry lift adhesive material. The dry lift adhesive material comprises a permanent adhesive which is used to laminate the dry lift adhesive material to the sheet material. The patching machine comprises gearing that keeps the cutting cylinder and vacuum cylinder in time with the pace at which the patching machine&#39;s pinfeed mechanism moves the web of sheet material. 
     In step  3816  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 38C , if required for the wristband sheet design, lines of weakness are diecut into the wristband at a diecutting station. This diecutting is done after the wristband is applied to the sheet material. 
     In step  3817  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 38C , if required for the wristband sheet design, the ½″ margins (including the pinfeed holes) are mechanically trimmed off of the web of sheet material at a trimming station. 
     In step  3818  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 38C , if required for the wristband sheet design, the web of sheet material including the applied wristband is mechanically cut into sheets at a sheeter station, with each sheet containing one or more wristbands as required by the wristband sheet design. The sheets are fed into a batcher/stacker, and then may be shrink-wrapped and packaged. Sheeting is an alternative to the fanfolding step discussed hereinafter. 
     In step  3819  of the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in  FIG. 38C , if required for the wristband sheet design, the web of sheet material including the applied wristband may be fanfolded in-line with a mechanical folder or by gravity in waterfall fashion, with each fanfold containing one or more wristbands as required by the wristband sheet design. The wristband sheet design may require the ½″ margins with pinfeed holes to be left on the fanfolded web of sheet material. Fanfolding is an alternative to the sheeting step discussed above. 
       FIG. 39  shows a top view of wristband sheet  3910  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Shown in  FIG. 39  is sheet material  3912 . In the embodiment of wristband sheet  3910  shown in  FIG. 39 , sheet material  3912  is bounded by leading edge  3920 , trailing edge  3922 , side edge  3924 , and side edge  3926 . Sheet material  3912  may be of any size. In at least one embodiment of sheet material  3912  according to the present disclosure, the outer dimensions of sheet material  3912  are selected to enable sheet material  3912  to fit in a commercially available printing device. For example, in such an embodiment, the outer dimensions of sheet material  3912  may be 3″×11″, 8½″×11″, 8½″×14″, or 210 mm×297 mm. 
     In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, sheet material  3912  comprises a material suitable for the printing of indicia thereon, such as, for example, paper, polyester, or another polymer material. Indicia may be marked or printed on the top side of sheet material  3912 . For example, the top side of sheet material  3912  may be exposed to an ink jet printer, a laser print, or another type of printing device capable of applying indicia to the top side of sheet material  3912 . The inks, toners, and/or other printing materials used in the application of indicia to the top side of sheet material  3912  are selected to be compatible with the printing device used to apply such indicia, the material used for sheet material  3912 , and the intended use of wristband sheet  3910 . 
     In the embodiment of wristband sheet  3910  shown in  FIG. 39 , sheet material  3912  comprises release patch  3928  and release patch  3930 . Release patches  3928 ,  3930  comprise areas of a release coating (such as, for example, a silicone) applied to the surface of sheet material  3912 , to allow the removable adherence of wristband  3932  to sheet material  3912 , as discussed herein. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, release patches  3928 ,  3930  comprise free radical ultraviolet cured silicone. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, release patches  3928 ,  3930  comprise a cationic ultraviolet cured release coating. Alternatively, any type of coating (including no-silicone coatings) that permits the removable adherence of wristband  3932  to sheet material  3912  may be used. 
     Also shown in the embodiment of wristband sheet  3910  shown in  FIG. 39  is wristband  3932  comprising stub  3933 , lines of weakness  3940 ,  3941 , and label material  3944  comprising one or more labels  3946 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, adhesive  3942  (not shown in  FIG. 39 ) is interposed between label material  3944  and wristband  3932  and removably adheres label material  3944  to wristband  3932 . In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  3932  comprises silicone coating  3950  on at least a portion of the surface of wristband  3932  facing the underside of label(s)  3946 . In such an embodiment, adhesive  3942  (not shown in  FIG. 39 ) is interposed between label material  3944  and silicone coating  3950  and removably adheres label material  3944  to silicone coating  3950 . 
     In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, adhesive  3942  is a pressure sensitive adhesive. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, lines of weakness  3940  and/or  3941  comprise a series of perforations cut into wristband  3932 , such as by diecutting. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, lines of weakness  3940  and/or  3941  comprise a continuous line of weakness cut into wristband  3932 , such as by diecutting. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  3932  (including stub  3933 ) is constructed of a polyester material, although other materials suitable for the intended use of wristband  3932  may be used. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  3932  has dimensions of about 1″×10.75″, however wristband  3932  may be of any size that fits on sheet material  3912 . 
       FIG. 40  shows a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of wristband sheet  3910  of  FIG. 39  taken on line XL-XL of  FIG. 39 , with the proportions enhanced for purposes of clarity. Shown in  FIG. 40  are sheet material  3912 , release patch  3928 , release patch  3930 , wristband  3932 , stub  3933 , adhesive stripe  3934 , adhesive stripe  3936 , adhesive stripe  3938 , line of weakness  3940 , adhesive  3942 , label material  3944 , and silicone coating  3950 . 
     According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wristband  3932  is removable from sheet material  3912  by grasping wristband  3932  between adhesive stripe  3936  and adhesive stripe  3938  and pulling wristband  3932  away from sheet material  3912 .  FIG. 41  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of wristband sheet  3910  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, with the proportions enhanced for purposes of clarity. As shown in  FIG. 41 , wristband  3932  is partially separated from sheet material  3912 . As shown in  FIG. 41 , adhesive stripe  3936  and adhesive stripe  3938  have separated from release patch  3928  and release patch  3930 , respectively. Release patch  3928  and release patch  3930  remain on the top surface of sheet material  3912 . Adhesive stripe  3936  and adhesive stripe  3938  remain adhered to the underside of wristband  3932 . Stub  3933  remains adhered to the top surface of sheet material  3912  by adhesive stripe  3934 . Wristband  3932  remains attach to stub  3933  at line of weakness  3940 . 
       FIG. 42  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of wristband sheet  10  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, with the proportions enhanced for purposes of clarity. As shown in  FIG. 42 , wristband  3932  is fully separated from sheet material  3912 , and wristband  3932  is separated from stub  3933  at line of weakness  3940 . Stub  3933  remains adhered to the top surface of sheet material  3912  by adhesive stripe  3934 . As shown in  FIG. 42 , adhesive stripes  3936 ,  3938  remain adhered to the underside of wristband  3932 , and release patch  3928  and release patch  3930  remain adhered to sheet material  3912 . As shown in  FIG. 42 , label material  3944  and adhesive  3942  remain adhered to the top side of wristband  3932 . 
       FIG. 43  shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of wristband sheet  3910  according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, with the proportions enhanced for purposes of clarity. As shown in  FIG. 43 , wristband  3932  is fully separated from sheet material  3912 , and wristband  3932  is separated from stub  3933  at line of weakness  3940 . Stub  3933  remains adhered to the top surface of sheet material  3912  by adhesive stripe  3934 . As shown in  FIG. 43 , adhesive stripes  3936 ,  3938  remain adhered to the underside of wristband  3932 , and release patch  3928  and release patch  3930  remain adhered to sheet material  3912 . As shown in  FIG. 43 , at least one label  3946  is separated from adhesive  3942 , and silicone coating  3950  remains adhered to the top side of wristband  3932 . 
     While this disclosure has been described as having preferred designs, the apparatus and methods according to the present disclosure can be further modified within the scope and spirit of this disclosure. This application is therefore intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the disclosure using its general principles. For example, the sizes, quantities, and locations of the wristband(s), adhesive stripes, lines of weakness, and/or printed release patches can be varied. 
     In yet another example, although the embodiments disclosed herein are disclosed in terms of one wristband to a sheet, embodiments comprising the application of more than one wristband to a sheet are within the scope of the present disclosure. 
     In yet another example, any embodiment of a wristband sheet according to the present disclosure may comprise an RFID inlay on the top side or underside of the wristband. 
     As a further example, any methods disclosed herein and in the appended claims represent one possible sequence of performing the steps thereof. A practitioner may determine in a particular implementation that a plurality of steps of one or more of the disclosed methods may be combinable, or that a different sequence of steps may be employed to accomplish the same results. Each such implementation falls within the scope of the present disclosure as disclosed herein and in the appended claims. Furthermore, this application is intended to cover such departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice in the art to which this disclosure pertains.