Patent ID: 7845077

Claim:
A method of manufacturing a sizing ring adapted to accurately fit an individual for a recloseable ring, comprising the steps of: providing a generally arcuate member formed of polymer and having first and second ends; forming a segment of reduced cross sectional area along the generally arcuate member to form a living hinge therein and to define first and second shank portions; configuring the first and second ends to form a connector such that the sizing ring is a one piece polymer member configured for movement between an open position, in which the sizing ring is adapted to be positioned over a portion of an appendage without sliding over a length of the appendage, and a closed position, in which the sizing ring is adapted to form a band around the appendage and has an inner surface that is generally circular to correspond to an associated ring size; locating an anchor on the first shank portion for securing the sizing ring on a common element; and locating an abutment on the second shank portion proximate to the second end to provide a tab that can be depressed to disconnect the first and second ends when the sizing ring is in the closed position.