Abstract: The object of the invention is to reduce the number of colors provided on electrical cables wired in a vehicle. The unitary wire harness containing the greatest number of electrical cables is taken as the critical harness. The critical number of different color markings is then determined from the following formula: R=A/B+C/B  (I) wherein A is the number of electrical cables contained in the critical unitary wire harnesses, B is the number of connectors to be engaged with the critical unitary wire harness, and C is the number of terminal receiving elements contained in all of the connectors. The critical number of different cable color markings thus obtained allows the reduction of the number of different cable color markings, and the electrical cables of the same cable color marking can be differentiated when they are connected to a connector.

Abstract: A cable identification system includes a split sleeve label spacer positionable substantially circumferentially around a cable, and an adhesive label securable circumferentially around the label spacer. A method of securing identifying indicia to small diameter fiber optic cables is also disclosed.

Abstract: An information ring for use with a catheter is disclosed. The information ring includes a body having a first end and a second end. The body has a first body face extending between the first end and the second end, and a second, generally convex face extending between the first end and the second end. The body has an opening extending therethrough between the first body face and the second face. A first indicia portion is located at the first end. The first indicia portion has a first indicia face sized to allow indicia to be printed on the first indicia face.

Abstract: An EAS marker assembly includes a housing defining an interior compartment and at least one channel accessible exteriorly of the housing and extending therethrough, an EAS marker contained in the compartment, and at least one securement member having a body portion and first and second leg portions depending from the body portion configured to be jointly insertable in the channel, the body portion and the leg portions defining a cavity closed at one end by the body portion and open at free ends of the leg portions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for promoting the sale of a showerhead enables a prospective customer to evaluate the showerhead in a relaxed setting and separate from competing showerheads, while at the same time providing in a fixed, permanent, readily viewed location the information necessary to contact the manufacturer or seller of the showerhead.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing a tag to a pair of eyeglasses is disclosed. The apparatus includes a tag having a body and at least one prong extending longitudinally across the body so as to define an aperture between the body and the at least one prong and a tube constructed from a material which shrinks when subjected to heat. The prong and the temple piece are disposed within the tube and the tube is subjected to heat, thereby shrinking the tube to secure the prong to the temple piece of the eyeglasses.

Abstract: An electrical wire marker, marking method and system for identifying a wire associated with a particular circuit or to be installed in a particular electrical circuit are disclosed. The wire marker includes an identifier and color indicia. The identifier is associated with a particular electrical circuit in which the wire is to be connected. The color indicia corresponds to a particular color or wire color associated with that particular electrical circuit.

Abstract: An animal chew including a plurality of fibers which are wound together to form rope strands. Two or more rope strands are twisted together to form a rope segment. A ribbon baring indicia is either interlaced with the rope segments or helically twisted around the perimeter of the rope segment. The indicia printed on the ribbon can either be of a fun nature, a commercial nature, or a public safety nature.

Abstract: An extrudable flexible material profile (1), for marking electric leads, cables, hoses and other elongate objects (12). The profile comprises a center portion (4) oriented along the longitudinal axis of the profile. Locking means (3) extend in parallel with said longitudinal axis (13) at each side of the center portion (4) which by mutual coupling-up are making it possible for the profile to form a closed hollow section. The material thickness of the profile is dimensioned for flexibility in the center portion (4) and for rigidity in the lock means (3).

Abstract: A specimen container label is particularly suited for use by robotic elements to improve the tedious process of aliquoting urine samples to increase productivity and decrease costs in laboratories. The label has a substrate with top and bottom surfaces and pressure sensitive adhesive provided on the bottom surface to effectively secure the label to a specimen container. The substrate also includes a central enlarged, preferably circular in plan, portion, with at least one wing, typically two opposite wings, extending outwardly from the central enlarged portion, and an opening in the substrate at the central portion which allows a robotic element to handle a specimen container cover over which the substrate central portion is applied. The opening may be covered with a glassine patch, which is easily pierced by the robotic element. The label may initially be provided with a release liner of the same dimensions and configuration, and the wings may be necked down where they engage the central portion.

Abstract: The flexible identification collar consists of a strap with an attached tongue on one end. The strap is the approximate length of the outer circumference of the hose to which it is to be attached. There is a slot or hole in the strap adjacent to the end opposite the tongue through which the tongue passes when the strap is wrapped around a hose and is then fastened to the strap exterior layer. Use of hook and loop material on the tongue and the exterior and interior layers of the strap serve to secure the tongue and strap end to securely fasten the collar to a hose. In addition hook material or grip material on the interior layer provides a friction surface to prevent slippage on the hose. The exterior layer of the strap will normally be made of a reflective or fluorescent material for improved visibility in low light situations. In addition, an alternate color reflective stripe may be added to the exterior layer as well as a reflective label.

Abstract: A wire loom having a loom body with apertures formed longitudinally there-through, the apertures for receipt of individual electrical-type wires. Adjacent each aperture is a reference symbol identifying the source of connection of the individual wire. Notation and recordation of the source and/or destination of each wire adjacent these reference symbols permit later users to easily identify the source of connection of an individual wire. A wire loom having a loom body of a multi-sided polygon. Color-coding areas of the loom body also aids in identification of wires held by the wire loom. A pair of wire looms is provided to receive individual wires into similarly referenced apertures for ease of identification of individual wires within the pair of looms when the looms are positioned remote from each other.

Abstract: An intravenous line identification system includes a plurality of sets of at least two identifying tags, each set used for identifying a medicinal source and a medicinal output for one of a plurality of intravenous lines. Each set is provided with a highly visible color distinct from every other set. Each tag in a set is coupled to another tag in the same set by at least one frangible or decouplable connection. Each tag further has an opening enabling the tag to be inserted over the intravenous line, and a preferably circular hole, about which the tag holds the intravenous line. For each intravenous line, the tags are applied over the intravenous line as a set, i.e., while coupled. Once on the intravenous line the tags are decoupled from each other and slid in opposite directions along the line toward the medicinal source and output. A number of benefits are provided by the system.

Abstract: The invention relates to an information display device which attaches to a tubular conduit. The tubular conduit has a longitudinal axis for transporting liquids. A display member having lateral and vertical edges and a display area for displaying information is attached to said tubular conduit by a tubular portion having a longitudinal vertical axis substantially parallel with the vertical edge of the display member. The attachment mechanism has an opening in the exterior wall along said longitudinal axis for inserting the tubular conduit therein. The display area is used for recording information. An extension member extends beyond the display area wrapping around the attachment tubular conduit for securing said information display device to said tubular conduit.

Abstract: An animal chew including a plurality of fibers which are wound together to form rope strands. Two or more rope strands are twisted together to form a rope segment. A ribbon baring indicia is either interlaced with the rope segments or helically twisted around the perimeter of the rope segment. The indicia printed on the ribbon can either be of a fun nature, a commercial nature, or a public safety nature.

Abstract: A cable tag allows information about the identity of a communications or power cable and its route to be secured to the cable. The cable tag is secured to a cable in such a way that it can be readily removed and re-secured if necessary. For installation, a portion of a liner adhered to a face stock of the cable tag is removed to expose adhesive. Folding the tag around the cable causes the areas of exposed adhesive to come into contact with each other and with the cable. The remaining portion of the liner on the back of the face stock provides a non-adherent surface where a user's fingers can easily separate the cable tag from the cable. The cable tag includes removable sub-labels to permanently fix originating and terminating information to the cable after installation. The remaining part of the cable tag may then be removed and discarded if necessary.

Abstract: An electrical wire marker, marking method and system for identifying a wire associated with a particular circuit or to be installed in a particular electrical circuit are disclosed. The wire marker includes an identifier and color indicia. The identifier is associated with a particular electrical circuit in which the wire is to be connected. The color indicia corresponds to a particular color or wire color associated with that particular electrical circuit.

Abstract: A flexible I/O port configuration and connector labeling scheme for a computer chassis. An I/O shield that includes connector cutouts specific to a system motherboard is attached to the system motherboard. The motherboard to which the I/O shield is attached may be installed in a generic chassis that includes cutouts for "standard" connectors, such as VGA, keyboard, audio and mouse connectors, as well as a flexible I/O cutout for receiving custom connectors, such as USB and network connectors. Any connector cutout or portion of a cutout provided in the chassis through which a connector does not extend is filled by the I/O shield. In another aspect, an I/O labeling strip on which are printed icons for identifying the various connectors is press-fit onto the chassis, such that the strip can be easily removed and replaced.

Abstract: A reinforcing-thread-buried resin pipe has a structure in which, by using a device of burying reinforcing threads, one or more reinforcing threads different in color from a number of reinforcing threads are mixed in the reinforcing threads or one or more filaments different in color from a number of reinforcing threads are mixed in the reinforcing threads.

Abstract: A marker device includes a plate receiving an identifying message and at least one pair of arms facing each other and adapted to attach the device to a support. Each arm includes in the gap between them a finger extending towards the plate. Over at least the width of the finger in the direction parallel to the lengthwise direction of the plate, the arms each lie alongside a respective opening in the plate providing access to the finger. One application of the device is to marking electrical conductors and/or electrical devices such as terminal blocks, for example, provided with an appropriate support.

Abstract: A marker device includes a support adapted to receive an identifying message and at least one fixing member integral with this support for attaching the combination to an item to be marked. Two marker devices are detachably paired enabling conjoint composition of the identifying messages they are two carry. The device is applicable to identifying both ends of the same electrical installation cable.

Abstract: A card for indicating the relative positions of conductors to be connected to an appliance comprises a panel element independent of the appliance and representing a duplicate image of a portion of the appliance to which the conductors are to be connected. The panel element includes a plurality of openings provided therein, each of the openings being formed to frictionally retain one of the conductors at a location on the panel element corresponding to the exact location of the conductor when connected to the appliance.

Abstract: A coded marker support and a device for positioning of coded markers comprising a marking support (43), which is comprised of a plate (5) on which a plurality of aligned identification elements (1) may be locked. In an alternate embodiment, the plate (5 ) is provided with clamping members (10) allowing to fix the marking support (43) to a cable, the plate (5) being substantially parallel to the cable.

Abstract: A removable marking plate is provided for use with an intermediate bulk container including a vessel surrounded by a wire mesh cage. The marking plate comprises a rectangular plate with a front surface and a rear surface to be carried on the cage with the rear surface in surface contact with the cage. The front surface is adapted to receive marking information. A plurality of first fasteners are provided. Each comprises an arm extending rearwardly from the plate along one side to define a pocket for capturing a portion of wire from the cage between the arm and the rear surface to pivotally retain the plate on the cage. A plurality of second fasteners extend rearwardly from the plate other than at the one side edge.

Abstract: An identification device for an electrical cable, optical conductor, or pneumatic pipe includes a sleeve (11) carrying or protecting an identifying element. A stopping element (15) is firmly attached to the sleeve (11) and has a hook (18) which acts as a resilient link shaped to fit around a portion of a jacket (13) surrounding the cable, conductor, or pipe.

Abstract: An information marker for conforming display around an elongate object having a longitudinal axis includes a planar information display surface of sufficient flexibility to conform to the shape of the elongate object, a plurality of embossments in the information display surface arranged to display an informational symbol field, wherein longer peripheral edges of each of the embossments are aligned parallel to an embossment alignment direction, and a fastener for securing the marker around the elongate object in a desired display orientation of the informational symbol field such that the embossment alignment direction is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the elongate object whereby the flexibility of the planar information display surface is not degraded by the embossments.

Abstract: A tubular warning sleeve for surrounding a pendant cord above a control station of an apparatus having a pendant control, the warning sleeve comprising a sheet of flexible material having opposite ends, the sheet including an outer surface having thereon warning information, the sheet being rolled up so that the ends overlap, and the ends being secured together by fasteners to form the sleeve, each of the ends of the sheet being provided with apertures for the fasteners, one of the ends of the sheet being provided with at least two sets of apertures for the fasteners such that the diameter of the sleeve is adjustable.

Abstract: A label is disclosed that provides an economical and convenient means of securing information regarding product promotion, pricing, and manufacturing to clothing accessories. The disclosed label encircles the labeled accessory and has a flap extension for insertion through a loop of material affixed to the labeled accessory, and attaching to the bottom of the two flaps that encircle the accessory. The disclosed label provides sufficient surface area for effective product promotion and a means of providing pricing information that is not easily or casually removed from its position on the labeled accessory.

Abstract: A closed sleeve support for cable marking has two or more consecutive and lengthwise opposed partial notches adapted to spread apart and accomodate cables having a wide diameter range, due to elastic opening of the notches.

Abstract: A device adapted to be mounted, optionally removably, directly on wire and cable and indirectly thereon via cable ties and similar products, for the receipt of information or other indicia concerning the item to which the notator is attached or for the receipt of other information. The device includes a first indicia receiving portion and a second retainer portion for mounting the device on a substrate. An accessory engageable with one portion of the device or optionally built into that portion of the device includes a cable tie portion.

Abstract: A pipemarker consists of an elongated sign, which has a front face for bearing identifying information and a rear face with a bracket-receiving channel, and at least one bracket that can be attached to a pipe with strapping. The bracket includes a rachet for tightening the strapping and an outward projection containing a compression spring which snaps into the bracket-receiving channel of the sign.

Abstract: An attachable informational booklet attachable to an elongated member is provided. The booklet includes a plurality of information providing segments. Each segment is a generally flat member having front and rear faces and including a mechanism for providing transcribed information to a user thereof. Each of the plurality of segments is connected to at least another of the segments such that the booklet can be folded so that at least two of the faces can oppose one another. The booklet further includes a coupling mechanism for coupling two opposing faces together, wherein the coupling mechanism can couple the booklet together around the elongated member thereby attaching the booklet thereto.

Abstract: An umbilical clamp which includes an identification label affixed to or placed within the clamp in a manner such that once the clamp is placed about the umbilical cord of the infant, the identification label cannot be removed.

Abstract: Thermally stable, solvent resistant labels comprising a face stock made of a high temperature resistant polymeric film having a print-receptive coating on its top surface, a curable, pressure-sensitive elastomeric adhesive containing at least one polymer having an acrylonitrile unit in the polymer chain and at least one phenolic resin applied to the bottom surface of the face stock, and a silicone release medium coated carrier liner releasably bonded to the elastomeric adhesive. When applied to a substrate, the labels adhere to the substrate, have minimum flow characteristics, maintain printed matter legibility and optical scannability after being heated to a temperature of less than about 600.degree. F. and immersion in chemical baths of halogenated organic solvent solutions for periods as long as 10 minutes. Printed matter may be impressed upon the print-receptive coating of the label. Methods of producing and curing thermally stable, solvent resistant labels are also disclosed.

Abstract: A labeling device including a generally rectangular sheet having opposite ends, transversely opposite edge margins extending between the ends, and opposite sides. The sheet is wrapped around the cable with the ends of the sheet brought together such that the sheet generally assumes the shape of a tube around the cable with a first of the sides of the sheet facing the cable and a second of the sides facing away from the cable. Interlocking tabs connect the ends of the sheet together. Fingers engaging the cable project outwardly from at least one of the edge margins of the sheet. The distal ends of the fingers are substantially fixed relative to the cable at its point of engagement therewith. The fingers are constructed to permit the tube to be moved lengthwise of the cable relative to the cable and distal ends of the fingers to a position in which they are substantially enclosed by the tube and concealed from view.

Abstract: A stick of separable marker devices comprise support and a plurality of marker devices in a row detachably carried by the support. The support is made from a synthetic material. The marker devices that it carries are in one piece with it.

Abstract: A dispenser for a series of wire markers includes a slot which accepts the point of a stylus inserted through a hole in the wire marker, which slot extends to a predetermined position adjacent a cutting blade. Movement of the stylus along the slot advances the wire marker to the proper position for cutting.

Abstract: An electric wire-identifying tab comprises a flat main plate made of plastics, a pair of flexible lugs protruding from the main plate and of a shape adapted to grip a wire end, a clearance formed between edges of the lugs, the edges extending parallel with the main plate, and an extensive cutout formed at an end portion of the clearance, the cutout guiding juxtaposed edges of tab-mounting holders in an apparatus constructed to automatically attach the tabs on the wire ends. A continuous band comprises a plurality of the wire-identifying tabs which are connected together by joining portions so that the band is fed continuously to the apparatus.

Abstract: An indicia-bearing attachment for electrical conductors includes a hollow generally U-shaped housing having a horizontal top wall and a pair of downwardly-depending side walls, thereby to define an open-ended chamber for longitudinally receiving at either end one end of the conductor depending on the orientation of the housing for proper reading of the indicia. In order to maintain the conductor in the chamber adjacent the horizontal top wall, a T-shaped clamp member is pivotally connected between the lower ends of the side walls, two arms of the clamp member being horizontal and colinearly arranged longitudinally in the chamber, and a third arm being vertical and joined to the adjacent ends of the horizontal arms.

Abstract: A C-shaped support for cable marking has a lengthwise straight or S-shaped slit and at least one of its ends has one or more oblique surfaces running counterclockwise or clockwise with respect to the longitudinal central axis and with respect to the position of the slit. Before its installation on the cable, the support is positioned so that the oblique surface can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise to widen the slit which will then close again progressively.

Abstract: A pipe identification system using marking collars which indicate the contents of a pipe and/or the direction of fluid flow. The pipe contents may be indicated by the color of the marking collar or by symbols marked on the collar. Fluid flow direction may be indicated by arrows which may be raised and colored a different color to the base of the marking collar. The marking collars may be easily attached or removed and are suitable for rapidly marking pipes during a hazard situation.

Abstract: A support and fixation device supporting a marker carrier (101) comprises a tubular cover (101a) and a tubular housing (101b). The tubular housing is furnished with a retaining section running substantially parallel to lengthwise direction of the tube for receiving and retaining pointers. A flat band section (103), made of a flexible material, is furnished at each of its ends with an opening (104). The flat band section is received in the tubular cover and the tubular cover is disposed between the openings. At least one of the openings is crossed over by a flexible, longitudinal crossing-over bridge (105).

Abstract: A clip-on marker for electrical or optical leads or cables such as petrol engine spark plug leads having an elastomeric outer sheath comprises first and second half-shells that hinge together along one edge and clip together along the other edge to tightly encircle the lead. One half-shell has on its external surface raised or indented regions that are readily perceptible by touch and whose number identifies the marker. The other half-shell may carry a legible identifier. Markers may be moulded in sets, e.g. of six, via a single mold sprue.

Abstract: A method of providing a user of a telephone with a set of instructions respecting the use and function of the telephone. The method including the steps of providing a telephone, providing an attachable information providing device which includes means for attaching said device to an extensible, coiled telephone cord interconnecting elements of the telephone, and attaching the attachable information providing device to the telephone cord so that the set of instructions respecting the use and function of the telephone is readily available to the user thereof and so that said means for attaching substantially encircle a portion of the cord.

Abstract: This coding band, in particular for electric cables, is provided, proximate o its longitudinal edges, with perforations adapted to be engaged by the traction elements of a computer printer and with a plurality of prepunched strips which extend substantially transversely to the longitudinal extension of the band. The strips delimit regions for printing identification codes for the cables to be tagged, can be individually removed from the band and can be inserted in a seat defined in a supporting element which is associable with at least one cable to be tagged. The strip further defines teeth for its retention in the seat.

Abstract: Permanent indicia can be applied to a surface comprising a composition comprising about 35 to about 75% of a polymeric component having dispersed therein about 25 to about 65% of a filler component comprising: i) about 2 to about 65% of an insoluble, infusible particulate, active filler having a mean particle size less than about 2.5 micron and a surface area greater than about 10 m.sup.2 /g: and (ii) up to about 63% of an insoluble, infusible, particulate, inert filler. The polymeric component should be polar, e.g. by the use of a polymer containing polar groups or adding a polar additive to the composition.

Abstract: A device comprises a comb comprised of at least two dismountable parts of which the successive teeth belong alternatingly to a first part and to a second part and are separated, on the assembled comb, by a pitch equal to the pitch which separates two branches of a prehension means for taking identification elements. The identification elements can be threaded in the supports carried by both teeth of the assembled comb so that two coded messages are simultaneously composed and are separated by dismounting the comb. The labelling device can be employed for marking the two ends of an electric wire individually.

Abstract: A brand identification system or label holder for use with a garment hanger or other display device includes first and second panels hingedly connected along upper lateral edges. The panels are movable from an open position to a closed position wherein inner faces of the panels are in opposed relationship. The panels include opposed clamps or hooks which are positioned to snap over the display device when the panels are in the closed position. A living hinge between the panels resiliently biases the panels towards an open position to increase the clamping force generated by the clamp members. A product information card or label may be positioned between the panels.

Abstract: An identification tag used in combination with a cable tie is disclosed. The cable tie having a locking head with a channel therethrough and a strap having a tail for passage through the head channel, supports the identification tag. The tag includes a marking surface for supporting identifying indicia and means for securing the tag to the cable tie. An opening in the tag is disposed in alignment with the locking head channel to permit passage of the cable tie tail through the opening as well as through the locking head channel to further secure the tag to the cable tie.

Abstract: A label carrier device for electrical conductors is characterized by a C-shaped rigid carrier member which, after placement on the conductor, grasps the conductor from below. The opening of the carrier member is closed with an elastic extension depending from the carrier member. The extension has a clasping member including upper and lower arms. The upper arm serves as a clamping member for clamping the conductor and also presses the lower arm toward a closed position for closing the carrier member opening.