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Tamper-resistant identification device

US4285146A · kind A · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 29, 1979
Grant dateAug 25, 1981
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Expiry dateMay 29, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/1498
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A tamper-resistant, identification device employing a myriad of modes of identifying indicia placement, wherein the device comprises a flexible band having opposed first and second ends wherein one of the ends has at least two apertures and the other end has corresponding rows of apertures wherein by placing the device in encircling configuration, so as to obtain alignment and coincidence of selected apertures, the two ends may be securely fastened together by a variety of fastening means. Additionally, the availability of a choice of identification means and fastening means provides an identification device of high, tamper-resistant character especially useful in high security risk applications. Other selective combinations of identification means and fastening means also provides an identification device which is highly versatile having a plurality of applications of end uses.

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