Elements and method for positioning and immobilizing a patient identification band for imprinting
US5394799A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 1993 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41L19/00
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Retaining elements are disclosed for mounting on a platen of an imprinter in order to position and secure an identification band on the platen for an imprinting operation. Each retaining element comprises a base having a planar bottom surface and an upper surface generally parallel with the bottom surface and including a band support portion, an adhesive layer along the bottom surface for securing the retaining elements to the platen, and a cantilevered spring arm secured at one end to the base (and extending over the band support portion of the base). A pair of such elements are affixed in spaced relation on the platen on opposite sides of an imprinting zone so that an identification band can be slipped between the undersides of the spring arms and the support portion of the bases with the imprint-receiving portion of the band traversing the imprinting zone and, preferably, the clasp of the band engaging a side edge of one of the retaining elements. Each spring arm is adapted to engage a portion of the band and temporarily deform to exert a clamping force which immobilizes the band for imprinting.
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