Convention badge
US5873606A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 11, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09F3/207
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An identification badge comprises a base coated with an adhesive protected by release paper. This badge is assembled by removing the release paper, placing an identification card into contact with the adhesive, and then attaching a fastener through a slot in the base of the badge. Various fasteners may be used to attach this badge to wearer's apparel. The badge can be assembled without damaging the identification card or the identification indicia, contained therein. The identification card can also be mounted so that the identification indicia is placed against a transparent, adhesive and viewed through a transparent base. In this embodiment, the information placed on the identification card cannot be altered without damaging the identification card. Also in this embodiment, a timing indicator can be incorporated into the badge so as to show the expiration of the badge after a selected period of time. The identification badge can be easily assembled at the site of use, and it can be cut to fit whatever identification indicia that is to be applied to it, such as business cards, photo-identification cards or the like.
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