Abstract: An RFID circuit for incorporation in an identification device which includes a polymeric substrate, the circuit being formed or integrally connected with said substrate whereby said substrate becomes a component of the RFID circuit. Ax embodiment of the circuit includes circuit components printed or attached to opposite sides of said substrate utilizing the resistance of said substrate in a reactive or inductive circuit.

Abstract: A mount for a circuit board includes a mounting bracket having an elongated shank which has tab incorporating detents. Receptors incorporate receptacles for the reception of the tabs and have latches engagable in the detents to locate the tabs in the receptacles. The bracket and receptors are electrically conductive to ground the circuit board and the bracket and receptors can be secured to the circuit board by automatic installation machinery.

Abstract: Racket string tension-maintaining means includes a plurality of surface areas between the string receiving openings in the frame of said racket, the surfaces incorporating frictional means engagable with the bights of said strings to prevent the movement thereof relative to said frame.

Abstract: An identification and information system for establishing a nexus between discrete entities includes primary and secondary information regarding primary and secondary entities borne by primary and secondary information means. The primary and secondary information may be encoded for mechanical reading which establishes the nexus between said primary and secondary entities.

Abstract: An enhanced identification tag produces an identification (ID) signal, i.e., a radio frequency (RF) signal carrying identification information, capable of being interpreted by an electronic reader device. An identification tag in accordance with the invention is characterized by a flexible substrate, programmable encoder circuitry formed on said substrate defining identification information, an antenna, and signal generator circuitry carried by said substrate responsive to said encoder circuitry for applying a radio frequency signal bearing said identification information to said antenna. A preferred tag is fabricated using a printing process to mark a conductive pattern, e.g., comprised of a conductive ink based on silver, carbon, etc., on a flexible substrate, e.g., polytethyline, polyvinyl chloride or other plastic type material.

Abstract: An RFID wristband incorporates identification circuitry which may be of a read only, a read/write, a passive, or an active configuration. The wristband consists of a plurality of laminae which bear components of the RFID circuitry and which encapsulate said circuitry upon the securement or adherence of said laminae to each or one another. The wristband is incorporated in an identification system particularly adapted for hospital patient identification and is associated with an RFID reader which generates a magnetic signal requesting identification from the wristband. The wristband is automatically assembled by the utilization of at least two laminae of a polymorphic flexible nature to encapsulate the RFID circuit and includes the utilization of polymeric in conductive components in said circuit.

Abstract: A supporting arm includes a plurality of links coiled upon one another in retracted position in a housing. When the support arm is withdrawn from the housing, an extension means then urges the links of the arm into load-supporting position. A latch holds the arm in extended, load-bearing position. The supporting arm is shown as incorporated in a bicycle stand with the arm extended to support the bicycle.

Abstract: An ice scraper having a handle with a representational element mounted at its lower extremity, said representational element having a scraper blade incorporated in its lower extremity. The handle incorporates reinforcing means which extend downwardly into the representational element to rigidify the same.

Abstract: A cane tip having a body incorporating a resilient, shock-absorbing member which has radial projections extending to the surface of the cane tip.

Abstract: Pressure feet for association with a laser welder head to apply pressure as closely as possible to workpieces adjacent the welding zone whereby maximum weld penetration and quality are achieved. Welding pressure feet includes roller means engagable with the uppermost portions of the workpiece serving to define a desired width of welding zone. The provision of inclined roller means facilitates the achievement of a welding zone of minimal width.

Abstract: An identification bracelet includes an integral adhesive closure which permits the bracelet to be formed in a virtually uniform thickness. The bracelet is formed of laminates that are relatively permanently bonded to each other over a majority of the body of the bracelet, with a movable cover portion formed as part of one or more of the laminates. The cover portion is adapted to be moved from a covering relationship to a non-covering relationship with respect to an adhesive disposed between two or more of the laminates. The cover may be removable from the bracelet, and may be configured with gripping portions to permit ready manipulation of the cover from the aforesaid covering relationship to the non-covering relationship.

Abstract: A method for fabricating an instantaneous use identification bracelet is provided whereby, during the process of issuing and manufacturing the identification bracelet, the necessary information to be incorporated on the bracelet and the fastening means therefor are provided to the bracelet.

Abstract: An identification wristband is fabricated from transparent synthetic plastic and has a flattened central area wherein the inner surfaces of the central area are relatively close to each other and opposite edges communicating with the central area, which are substantially semi-circular in cross section, provide a receptacle for an information card or tag inserted in the band and the flattened area of the band facilitates the viewing of the information on the card. A connector is provided which is of substantially elliptical configuration in cross section and includes an abutment intermediate its extremities. The opposite extremities of the connector are receivable in the opposite extremities of the band body and, when inserted in the band body, distend the extremities to correspond to the elliptical configuration of the connector, thus causing a frictional grip to be exerted upon the extremities of the band body.

Abstract: A wiping device for caulking which can be applied for use in conjunction with a caulking gun, mounted on a caulking gun or mounted on a caulking tube and which wipes and smoothes the surface of the caulking immediately after it is deposited from the nozzle of the caulking tube. A method of forming such a wiping device includes providing a blank having certain shape and portion features, and bending the blank along various axes.