Recipient verification system and methods of use, including recipient identification
First Claim
1. A recipient verification system comprising:
- a band including;
a base defining a band identification portion for displaying a predetermined band identifier,a shield having a first end applied to the base and a second end selectively placeable over the band identification portion,a strap extending from the base; and
a label strip formed apart from the band, the label strip defining opposing first and second major faces, opposing first and second ends, a first label region adjacent the first end, a second label region adjacent the second end, and an area of weakness separating the first and second label regions, wherein an adhesive strip is applied to the second major face in a vicinity of the first label region, and a liner temporarily covers the adhesive strip;
wherein upon final assembly, the first end of the label strip is bonded to the base apart from the adhesive strip;
and further wherein the system is transitionable from an initial state in which the first and second label regions are free of the strap to a worn state in which at least a portion of the liner is removed and the adhesive strip bonds the first label region to the strap.
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Abstract
A recipient verification system including a band to be worn by a patient or other recipient that allows for placement of a hospital'"'"'s own identification label, which is then protected from damage, an area for a permanent label, which can then be associated with the hospital label, a series of removable labels that remain with the patient, a test tube label, and a tail of labels to be removed from the band at the time of application to the patient to ensure a sufficient supply of labels. Each of the permanent label, the removable labels, the test tube label, and the tail are encoded with identical identification information. The band and label strip are separately formed from desired materials and then assembled.
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25 Claims
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1. A recipient verification system comprising:
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a band including; a base defining a band identification portion for displaying a predetermined band identifier, a shield having a first end applied to the base and a second end selectively placeable over the band identification portion, a strap extending from the base; and a label strip formed apart from the band, the label strip defining opposing first and second major faces, opposing first and second ends, a first label region adjacent the first end, a second label region adjacent the second end, and an area of weakness separating the first and second label regions, wherein an adhesive strip is applied to the second major face in a vicinity of the first label region, and a liner temporarily covers the adhesive strip; wherein upon final assembly, the first end of the label strip is bonded to the base apart from the adhesive strip; and further wherein the system is transitionable from an initial state in which the first and second label regions are free of the strap to a worn state in which at least a portion of the liner is removed and the adhesive strip bonds the first label region to the strap. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of applying a recipient verification system to a recipient comprising:
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receiving a recipient verification system including; a band including; a base defining a band identification portion for displaying a predetermined band identifier, a shield having a first end applied to the base and a second end selectively placeable over the band identification portion, a strap extending from the base, and a label strip formed apart from the band, the label strip defining opposing first and second major faces, opposing first and second ends, a first label region adjacent the first end, a second label region adjacent the second end, and an area of weakness separating the first and second label regions, wherein an adhesive strip is applied to the second major face in a vicinity of the first label region, and a liner temporarily covers the adhesive strip; wherein the step of receiving the system includes the first end of the label strip bonded to the base apart from the adhesive strip, and the first and second label regions free of the strap; securing the band about an appendage of a recipient, including a free end of the strap being connected with the base to define a secured loop about the appendage; wherein the step of securing the band includes the first and second label regions remaining free of direct bonding to the band; after the step of securing the band about the appendage, securing the first label region to the band via the adhesive strip; wherein following the step of securing the first label region to the band, the second label region remains free of direct bonding to the band; and detaching the second label region from the first label region. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23)
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24. A method of manufacturing a recipient verification system, the method comprising:
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forming a band including; a base defining a band identification portion for displaying a predetermined band identifier, a shield having a first end applied to the base and a second end selectively placeable over the band identification portion, a strap extending from the base; forming a label strip from a material sheet entirely separate from the band, the label strip defining opposing first and second major faces, opposing first and second ends, a first label region adjacent the first end, a second label region adjacent the second end, and an area of weakness separating the first and second label regions; applying an adhesive strip to the second major face in a vicinity of the first label region; applying a liner over the adhesive strip opposite the label strip; and bonding the first end of the label strip to the base at a location apart from the adhesive strip; wherein the system is transitionable from an initial state in which the first and second label regions are free of the strap to a worn state in which at least a portion of the liner is removed and the adhesive strip bonds the first label region to the strap. - View Dependent Claims (25)
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