The invention relates generally to bracelets. More particularly, the invention relates to a tape of bracelets with tear lines defining the bracelets.
There is a great need for identification bracelets that can be used in various environments, such as sports events, hospitals, music concerts and the like. Over the years, many types of identification bracelets have been developed for these purposes. However, such bracelets have comfort issues relating to their use and/or waste material that needs to be discarded. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,914,843 discloses a roll of bracelets arranged end-to-end along a tape of uniform width. However, the roll includes waste areas along opposite sides of the strap portion of each bracelet which need to be separated from the bracelets and discarded. In another example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,799,426 discloses a bracelet of uniform width along the length of the entire bracelet. However, while the width is useful in the central area to accommodate the placement of information, the width of the bracelet is likely to cause discomfort to the wearer. In another example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,058,637 discloses a roll of bracelets arranged end-to-end along a tape of uniform width. However, this tape of bracelets also includes waste portions of the tape which need to be separated from the bracelets and disposed of.
Accordingly, there is a need for a bracelet that provides the wearer with a comfortable fit. There is a further need for a roll of bracelets where no part of the roll is wasted. The present invention satisfies these needs and provides other related advantages.