Precision Dynamics Corporation Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140215774 | FABRIC BAND CLOSURE - A fabric band closure includes a hollow body having a generally cylindrical sidewall extending between generally axially aligned first and second open ends. A fabric band inlet is formed at the first end of the body and a fabric band outlet is defined by the second end of the body. A fabric catch comprised of ribs spaced around the inner surface of the sidewall is disposed within the body intermediate the fabric inlet and the fabric outlet. The catch is configured to permit insertion of a fabric band through the catch but inhibit removal of the fabric band from the catch. | 08-07-2014 |
20140149140 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PATIENT IDENTIFICATION INDEX - A system and process for creating a patient identification index for a patient care environment. The system includes a computer processor and electronic database connected to a network. A data analysis module performs the process. The process includes receiving a plurality of ADT records have patient identifiers corresponding to a respective plurality of patients. The patient identifiers in the ADT records are assigned to a corresponding data field in a reference table, which is continually updated with additional ADT records as they are received. A first ADT record for an identified patient is matched with a second ADT record for the identified patient based upon one or more common patient identifiers from the first and second ADT records. | 05-29-2014 |
20140141182 | IDENTIFICATION DEVICE HAVING ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES - An identification device, preferably a wristband or adhesive label, is configured to receive identifying indicia by means of a direct thermal printer. A direct thermal layer includes antimicrobial particles embedded therein and is exposed, i.e., does not have a protective overcoat or varnish covering the direct thermal layer. The antimicrobial particles increase the surface available silver ions and are preferably formed of an aqueous dispersion of silver chloride-coated titanium dioxide particles. The antimicrobial particles may also be formed of an inorganic silver-containing compound such as silver zirconium phosphates or a silver substituted zeolite. | 05-22-2014 |
20130124227 | TRACKING SYSTEM FOR HEALTHCARE FACILITIES - A location/tracking system for use in hospitals and similar healthcare facilities is based upon a “last seen” location for patients, clinicians, or high value equipment. The system uses portal readers to determine when and where an item to be tracked passes through a portal, bed or exam chair mounted proximity reader to determine when and how long an item is proximate to a reader in order to determine when and for how long the item is proximate to a particular task area. Real time tracking and retrospective analysis of transaction data enables locating an item to be tracked and allows higher level analysis of the transaction data to determine metrics for “time to test”, “time to treatment”, and similar statistics. | 05-16-2013 |
20130101758 | IDENTIFICATION DEVICE HAVING ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES - An identification device, preferably a wristband or adhesive label, is configured to receive identifying indicia by means of a direct thermal printer. A direct thermal layer includes antimicrobial particles embedded therein and is exposed, i.e., does not have a protective overcoat or varnish covering the direct thermal layer. The antimicrobial particles increase the surface available silver ions and are preferably formed of an aqueous dispersion of silver chloride-coated titanium dioxide particles. The antimicrobial particles may also be formed of an inorganic silver-containing compound such as silver zirconium phosphates or a silver substituted zeolite. | 04-25-2013 |
20130066660 | EVENT RESERVATION SYSTEM - A pre-event admission and purchasing system is disclosed in which a patron, patient or the like enters the required personal information, financial transaction information, and makes advance purchases before admission to a venue, healthcare facility or the like. An RFID wristband having this information stored thereon or linked to a database via a human readable or machine readable code tracks such admissions, purchases, access and the like during the stay. The database or master index for the patrons, patients or other individuals captures pertinent data and links that data needed by the various applications or systems involved in the event. | 03-14-2013 |
20120285058 | PRINTABLE WRISTBAND FORM - A printable wristband form includes a plurality of wristbands cut into a multi-layer sheet of the form. Each wristband includes a release tab formed at an end thereof. A release liner is disposed between layers of the sheet in a single region defined by the release tabs. The form preferably includes adult sized wristbands and infant sized wristbands arranged on the same sheet for use in hospital maternity settings. | 11-15-2012 |
20110146122 | CLOSURE MECHANISM FOR AN IDENTIFICATION MEDIUM ADAPTED FOR RECEIVING INDICIA FORMING MATERIAL AND DUAL CLOSURE MEANS - A closure mechanism receiving aperture presents a substantially contiguous, uninterrupted planar surface on a flexible medium, primarily for use with identification devices, i.e., wristbands. The aperture does not interrupt the printable area so that printer ink may be printed over the aperture without passing through. The inventive aperture also does not produce waster material or chads which can jam or foul-up a printer. An inventive wristband includes both snap closure and adhesive closure mechanisms that can be used at the same time. | 06-23-2011 |
20110107637 | FORM FOR WRISTBAND WITH ADJACENT LABELS - An improved identification band such as a wristband is provided with preprinted adhesive labels having a correlated unique identification code on the identification band and each of the labels. A label portion is separable from the wristband portion such that the wristband may be applied to a person or object to be identified. The label portion may be affixed to a specimen vial or other object to be identified as having a correlation with the person or object wearing the wristband. Individual labels are separable from the label portion, and the band portion in certain embodiments, so as to be applicable to other objects to be correlated to the person or object. | 05-12-2011 |
20110045256 | IDENTIFICATION MEDIUM CONFIGURED FOR DISPLAYING VISIBLE AND EXCITABLE INDICIA - An identification medium is optimized for displaying visible and excitable indicia. The medium includes a substrate having a color change layer, such as a direct thermal layer, and a patterned excitable layer placed over the color change layer. The color change layer produces the visible indicia. The excitable layer produces the excitable indicia. The excitable indicia is not easily readable under ambient light but becomes more easily readable under directed radiation, i.e., UV or IR light. | 02-24-2011 |
20100058636 | IDENTIFICATION WRISTBAND - An identification wristband includes a liner layer permanently affixed to one end thereof, which covers an adhesive whereby the wristband may be secured to a person or object in a looped fashion securing the ends of the wristband together. The liner releasably covers a portion of the adhesive and is permanently attached to an adjacent portion of the adhesive. In this way, the liner is not separable from the wristband. The liner includes a first portion which is not adhered to the wristband to allow for ease of separation. The liner layer also includes a second portion that is not adhered to the wristband to ensure against accidentally exposed adhesive. | 03-11-2010 |
20090298687 | PRINTABLE IDENTIFICATION MEDIUM FOR USE WITH THERMAL PRINTERS - An identification device in the form of a wristband, labels, tags or cards, including a clear thermal sensitive coating laminated between a clear plastic coating and a liner ply having colored regions or printed matter. The colored regions or printed matter is visible through the clear thermal sensitive coating and clear plastic coating until the thermal sensitive coating is activated and becomes selectively opaque. The clear plastic coating having a uniform thickness allows for reliable thermal printing on the thermal sensitive coating with the clear plastic coating in place. | 12-03-2009 |
20090286033 | PRINTABLE FORM HAVING DURABLE RESISTANT WRISTBAND AND LABELS - A printable identification medium, namely wristbands, labels, tags, or sheets including combinations thereof comprises a polymeric substrate bonded to a printed media layer. The printable media layer includes a core layer with an image receiving layer on one side and an adhesive layer on an opposite side. The media layer is constructed such that the identification medium and printed indicia is durable against abrasions, water, soap, hand sanitizers and other solvents in the environment. The core layer may be constructed of polymeric compounds, synthetic paper compounds, or cellulose paper. The image receiving layer is optimized to receive printable identification information thereon from a standard printer. | 11-19-2009 |
20090205234 | THERMOCOLOR WRISTBAND AND LABELS - A thermally activated, multi-color identification device having a substrate, an adhesive layer and a thermal activation layer underlying a protective coating. The thermal activation layer includes multiple regions of multi-colored thermal sensitive coating to achieve multi-color thermal printing on a single media. Alternatively, the thermal activation layer may be mono-color with regions of multi-colored ink underlying the thermal activation layer. The protective coating may be a polymer or varnish to protect the thermal activation layer from environmental hazards. The clear protective coating permits uniform activation of the thermal activation layer while protecting the same. | 08-20-2009 |
20090203522 | PRINTABLE IDENTIFICATION MEDIUM FOR USE WITH THERMAL PRINTERS - An identification device in the form of a wristband, labels or cards, including a thermal sensitive coating laminated between a clear plastic coating and a liner ply. The clear plastic coating including UV inhibitors or anti-oxidants protects the thermal sensitive coating from damage by environmental hazards. The clear plastic coating also allows for reliable thermal printing on the thermal sensitive coating with the clear plastic coating in place. | 08-13-2009 |
20090094872 | LASER WRISTBAND TAGS - The wristband system includes a tag having an identification area for receiving information associated with an object to be identified. A dual attachment mechanism is associated with the tag and generally includes a slit in the tag and an adhesive disposed on at least a portion of the tag. The wristband system further includes an elongated flexible strap having a fastener for retaining the strap in a closed loop configuration around the object to be identified. In turn, the tag is configured to fixedly attach to the strap by threaded engagement of the slit or retention by the adhesive. | 04-16-2009 |
20080309065 | PRINTABLE MULTI-PART FORM - A multi-part form includes a wristband with related tags and labels. The tags are configured for mounting on the wristband after the wristband has been secured to a person of object to be identified. The multi-part form is also configured with a wristband portion separate from a plurality of utility groups, each of which is separate from the other, by a street devoid of media layer. The layers that comprise the multi-part form are preferably solvent resistant so as to make the identification products more durable and longer lasting. | 12-18-2008 |
20080307685 | CLOSURE MECHANISM FOR AN IDENTIFICATION MEDIUM ADAPTED FOR RECEIVING INDICIA FORMING MATERIAL AND DUAL CLOSURE MEANS - A closure mechanism receiving aperture presents a substantially contiguous, uninterrupted planar surface on a flexible medium, primarily for use with identification devices, i.e., wristbands. The aperture does not interrupt the printable area so that printer ink may be printed over the aperture without passing through. The inventive aperture also does not produce waster material or chads which can jam or foul-up a printer. An inventive wristband includes both snap closure and adhesive closure mechanisms that can be used at the same time. | 12-18-2008 |
20080290176 | METHODS AND DEVICES WITH A CIRCUIT FOR CARRYING INFORMATION ON A HOST - A band, label or tagging device for carrying identifying information about a person or object. The device includes a circuit host and antenna disposed on different substrates such that the substrates must be bonded together during the manufacturing stage in order to form a workable identification circuit. The bonding medium between the first and second substrates is such that upon an attempt to tamper with or remove the device, the first and second substrates will separate thus separating the circuit host from the antenna and disabling the communication circuit. The communication circuit may also comprise a circuit host with transponder and an antenna placed within the communication range of the transponder. Alternatively, the circuit may comprise two circuit hosts and two transponders placed within communication range of each other thus forming an enhanced ranged communication circuit. | 11-27-2008 |
20080236011 | IDENTIFICATION BAND WITH FLATTENED ID PORTION FOR FACILITATED AND IMPROVED READ-OUT OF PRINTED INFORMATION - The identification band of the present invention includes a strap adjacent to a first end and an information-bearing portion integral therewith and adjacent to a second end. Attachments means allow for the first end to be looped around the person of object to be identified and attached to the strap portion so that the information-bearing portion is not part of the loop, but extends away from the loop around the person or object identified. The band may include a slot through which the first end is passed prior to being attached to the strap. By extending away from the loop, the information-bearing portion is able to maintain a flattened and enlarged surface area from which barcode or human-readable information can be more easily scanned and/or read. | 10-02-2008 |