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Abstract

A bar code identification record assembly suitable for associating an identification code with a code recipient and for maintaining an independent record of the identification code associated with the code recipient. The assembly includes a carrier element, a patch, and a data record. The patch is releasably disposed on the carrier element. The patch is provided with an adhesive coating, such that the patch is adherable to the code recipient after the patch is removed from the carrier element. The patch also comprises a bar code image which stores information comprising the identification code. The bar code image can be remotely interrogated to obtain the identification code. The data record is disposed on the carrier element at a position separate from the patch such that the data record is retained on at least a portion of the carrier element after the patch is removed from the carrier element. The data record includes information which comprises a copy of the identification code such that, after the patch is removed from the carrier element and adhered to the code recipient, the carrier element bearing the data record can be separately stored. The separately stored carrier element thereby provides a tangible separate record of the identification code associated with the code recipient. If desired, the information can also be transferred to and stored in a computer database.

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First Claim