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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 02, 1996
Filed:
Jul. 15, 1993
Dean D Peterson, Canoga Park, CA (US);
Precision Dynamics Corporation, San Fernando, CA (US);
Abstract
A closure means for an identification band or bracelet includes integrally formed, unidirectionally engagement means to permit the bracelet to be further tightened, but not loosened, after assembly of the bracelet about a portion of a person or an object. In the preferred embodiment, the closure includes a body portion that is attached to a first end of the bracelet, and an opening to receive the second end of the bracelet after the bracelet has been placed in an encircling relationship about the person or object to be identified. The body portion is preferably configured as a sleeve having a rectangular cross-section, with one or more deformable mounting posts configured to be placed through a corresponding one or more mating openings in the first end of the bracelet and thereafter deformed to retain the first end of the bracelet on the body portion. Also in the preferred embodiment, the engagement means includes one or more protruding teeth having biting extremities adjacent the opening in the body portion. The teeth are oriented to permit the second end to slide past them as the end is inserted further through the opening, but to bite into the second end upon any attempt to withdraw it from the opening.