Patent ID: 7535356

Claim:
An identification apparatus, comprising: a band with a plurality of adjustment holes; an RFID transponder, comprised of an RFID circuit and an antenna disposed on the band; two conductive paths disposed on opposing surfaces of the band, at least one layer of the band electrically insulating the two conductive paths from each other, each conductive path running longitudinally and substantially a length of the band and parallel to the adjustment holes, a first end of each conductive path connected to the RFID circuit and a second end of each conductive path electrically open; and a fastening mechanism for joining the band in a closed loop at one of the plurality of adjustment holes; and said fastening mechanism including at least two elements configured to pierce the at least one layer of the band proximate to the one of the plurality of adjustment holes and crimp the two conductive paths into an electrically closed path, thereby creating electrical continuity on the band at a selected one of the plurality of adjustment holes for enabling the RFID circuit when said fastening mechanism joins said band in the closed loop.