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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7827718 | Hand-held power tool with an identification element A hand-held power tool includes a housing (4), and a tag-shaped identification element (14.1; 14.2) mountable on the housing (4) so that it becomes visible on an outer side of the housing (4), provided with an identification mark (16.1... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7406789 | Information band An information band (1) for fitting around a wrist of a wearer and for containing information about the wearer. The information band includes a clip (2) and a band (3). The clip (2) has a lid part (5) pivotably connected to a botto... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7347068 | Anti-theft device An anti-theft tag that uses single or dual detacher arms. A first detacher arm moves a locking arm aside such that a release arm can rotate to separate the arms of a C-clip that secures the pin on the securing member. Either the first detacher arm, or an alternative... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7335120 | String tension identification device and method A racquet string tension identification device and method for mounting on a stringed racquet utilizing a color coding system to denote the original string tension range in tens of pounds and having nine indicia areas with the number of additional pounds of tension t... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7286059 | Talking tool holder A talking tool holder provides an audio message in response to a user selection that indicates the size of the tool the user has selected. The talking tool holder includes a housing with multiple uniquely-sized tool-receiving locations, with a corresponding sensor f... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7211163 | Labeling assembly A labeling assembly and method of using same for releasably supporting a label and identifying a feature of an object upon which the labeling assembly is adapted for installation. The labeling assembly includes a protective layer having a release surface for releasa... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7163744 | Multi-functional product markers and methods for making and using the same Disclosed are multi-functional markers for use on various products, particularly products which have one or more visually indistinguishable characteristics, for identifying and/or providing information about such products, and to processes and materials for making a... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7069858 | Method for custom imprinting plastic identifier tags The invention is of an improved method and process for printing plastic tag blanks for producing plastic identifier tags (such as cattle ear tags). By printing images on tag blanks using conventional ink jet printer technology and thereafter “welding” the image ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7036501 | Oro-pharyngeal airway with breath monitor An oro-pharyngeal airway includes external air passages (28) formed between it and the facing surfaces of the patient's throat for continuous breathing by the patient. The open-ended passage (26) of conduit (24) transmits exhaled breath of the p... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6952950 | System and method for automatic identification of a detachable component of an instrument A system and method for automatic identification of a detachable component of an instrument is disclosed. The detachable component includes a machine-readable device that contains information associated with the detachable component. The machine-readable device can ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6951687 | Multifunctional product markers and methods for making and using the same Disclosed are multi-functional markers for use on various products, particularly products which have one or more visually indistinguishable characteristics, for identifying and/or providing information about such products, and to processes and materials for making a... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6920769 | Theft deterrent tag A disposable theft deterrent tag includes first and second elements that lock together through a portion of an item of merchandise to secure the tag to the item of merchandise. The first portion of the tag includes a first locking member having opposed teeth that ar... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6915952 | Method of tracking tools To track a large number of tools, the tools are kept in sets with each set having a container. A silhouette of each tool stored in the container is printed at the point of storage along with a dat matrix code that has stored in binary code a description of the tool,... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6857210 | Genetic identification system A genetic identification card having read only memory (ROM) for storing identity related information, a microcircuit, a magnetic recordable strip and an incorporated capsule adapted for storing a biological sample of the individual. The card is waterproof and may in... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6669804 | Label having tab member and methods for forming, applying and using the same A self-adhesive label for displaying information includes a leaflet, a tab member, and an adhesive layer. The leaflet has a lower surface and an end edge. The tab member is separately formed from the leaflet. An exposed portion of the tab member is dispos... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6667091 | Injected plastic product with individualized identification and injection mould for manufacturing the product An injected plastic product, such as a security seal, individualised by means of a strip of paper printed with an identification and integrated with an identification surface of the product. According to the invention, delamination of the strip of paper, ... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6482495 | Information carrier and process for production thereof The present invention provides an information carrier which has flat surfaces, is excellent in beautiful appearance and permits beautiful necessary printing, and a production process which permits easy and inexpensive production of such an information car... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6415536 | Identification and antitheft means for parts of a motor vehicle Identification and antitheft devices for parts of a motor vehicle including the preparation of a plurality of metal plates provided with different inscriptions including several embossed or texturized information, such as the chassis number, the licensing... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6401740 | Permanent label for gas flow devices A label is manufactured for permanent mounting to a gas flow regulator. The label is made from a material having a surface that can be permanently colored with a color layer and permanently etched, such as an aluminum alloy. The color layer can be anodize... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6358427 | Marking diamond An invisible information mark is provided on a facet of a diamond gemstone by applying a plasma resist to the exposed surface of the gemstone, applying an electrically conducting layer of metal to the region where the information mark is to be formed, abl... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6322655 | Self-laminating integrated card and method A planar form or structure is used to create a laminated card or other planar article. The structure and related method allow the carrier surface of the laminated article to be customized or personalized, before it is laminated, such as by adding to the c... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6224109 | Credit card with driver's license or identification A credit card with driver's license for providing credit to an individual, information regarding the individual and proof of registration to operate a motor vehicle on a single form of identification. The credit card with driver's license includes a semi ... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6189249 | Security tag device A tamper-proof seal assembly for discouraging and detecting tampering of containers onto which the tamper-proof seal assembly is installed. The container includes a closure assembly. The closure assembly defines an opening. The tamper-proof seal assembly ... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6170184 | Indicator device An indicator device includes a support member formed by two coupled flat panels made of metal or synthetic material, a plurality of holes formed in the exposed panel according to the pattern of Braille writing according to the characters to be represented... | 01/09/2001 |
| 5982282 | Product authentication indicia concealed in magnetomechanical EAS marker A conventional magnetomechanical EAS marker is modified to aid in authenticating an article of merchandise to which the marker is to be applied. The marker includes a housing, a magnetostrictive element in the housing, a bias magnet mounted to the housing... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5885398 | Laser printing for harsh environments Permanent care label fabric is coated with a water-based acrylic or acrylic/urethane coating. The coating is dried and the coated fabric is fed into a standard laser printer. The permanent care instructions are laser printed on the coated fabric and the p... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5791079 | Multi-purpose tag for irreversible fixing to objects displayed for sale A multi-purpose tag for irreversible fixing to objects displayed for sale including a body having abutments and a through cavity with a rectangular cross-section, a retention structure arranged in the cavity and having projections cooperating with the abu... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5534320 | ID cards for impact and non-impact printers An identification card assembly, made from an intermediate, comprises a carrier sheet with at least one ID card mounted on, and having smaller dimensions than, the carrier sheet. The ID card is connected to repositional adhesive, which in turn is connecte... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5226809 | Security fastener application A security fastener for non-releasably securing an identification band to a person or object which includes carrier means located inside the lower extremity of said band, the carrier means incorporating fastener means insertable through openings in the up... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5204163 | Sheet for formation of burned pattern and burning label A sheet for formation of a burned pattern and a burning label are disclosed. The sheet comprises a shape retaining layer comprising an organic binder and glass powder which is retained in a sheet form by the organic binder, the shape retaining layer furth... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5149571 | License plate A multi ply laminae which provides weather resistance, tamper resistance and is a sturdy and legible temporary license plate. A printed serialized plate is affixed by a pressure sensitive adhesive to the upper portion of a transparent polymeric sheet by r... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5019801 | Article surveillance system having target removal sensor An article surveillance marker includes a marker body having two sections connected together by a resilient hinge. A securing pin holds the body sections together in a closed position and secures the marker to an article to be protected. Two ferromagnetic... | 05/28/1991 |
| 4999065 | Method of making an identification card A high-security identification card is produced in a system in which a photograph from a video camera is converted to digital data and reproduced with high-fidelity on a video display screen. Other images, such as signatures and fingerprints, can be treat... | 03/12/1991 |
| 4980221 | Permeation printed plastic body A plastic article such as key tops of a key board needs wear resistant printing. This is attained in a styrene-based resin body suitable for such an article including key tops, by a process for permeation printing, comprising the steps of printing an arti... | 12/25/1990 |
| 4903357 | Pillow or ticking provided with an unremovable information medium A pillow or the like having a tick filled with filling and having a corner with a button fixed thereto. The button has a shank which is riveted to a backing plate. The button bears information about the pillow.... | 02/27/1990 |
| 4882867 | Dental instrument having identification markings A dental instrument of the type comprising an elongate handle portion (1) which consists of a plastic material and which, at least at its one end, has an instrument portion (2,3). In its circumferential surface it has annular, differently colored zones (4... | 11/28/1989 |
| 4879153 | Integrated circuit card An IC card has a laminated card body in which an IC module is housed. The card body is formed by lamination of a plurality of sheets, at least the sheet which contacts the bottom surface of the IC module being made of a synthetic paper having good flexing... | 11/07/1989 |
| 4841653 | Identification of work pieces Identification of work pieces such as wrenches by providing a unique color marking that permits a desired wrench to be selected from a group of wrenches by identifying the unique marking. The marking can be a color code provided by a single band of colore... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4727668 | Coded surveillance marker with improved biasing A surveillance marker is provided for utilization in antipilferage and anticounterfeiting systems. The marker includes a housing formed of barium ferrite impregnated plastic. Advantageously, the barium ferrite impregnated plastic housing provides a quasi-... | 03/01/1988 |
| 4686783 | Tag for wild game The two ends of a band of a marking tag for game, defined by male part and female part, are provided with means for permanent attachment to one another by simple pressure. Other means on the perimeter of band permit indication of the date of the tagging u... | 08/18/1987 |
