Non-Magnetic Retractable ID Holder

Abstract

The non-magnetic retractable ID holder provides a way for employees and employers, especially medical personnel, to be able to conveniently retain access to their ID card for ease of access within facilities while also being assured that they can comply with MRI-safe and other such zones.

Description

FIELD

The present application relates to a non-magnetic retractable badge holder made with a non-magnetized steel spring and brass ring. This ID badge holder is designed specifically for medical personnel use under conditions which magnetic substances are prohibited.

BACKGROUND

Medical personnel are required to carry an ID card in order to easily identify themselves to patients and fellow personnel and also to gain access to restricted areas within a hospital.

As ID cards and their holders are generally not considered to be sterile, medical personnel need to ensure that their ID is secured onto their body in order to not interfere with medical procedures being performed.

As card readers and heights of people are not standardized to the same height, it is difficult to place card readers at an optimal height for ease of access. Thus, a retractable ID holder is ideal for ease of usage by everyone.

To comply with safety measures in the MRI area, all magnetic objects must be removed.

Currently, retractable ID holders are made with materials that can be magnetizable.

These ID holders must be taken off when working with MRI machines because they contain magnetizable elements which can potentially cause confusion for patients regarding the medical personnel attending to them. More importantly, medical personnel may forget to take off their ID holder before entering the MRI area which would allow the ID holder to be attracted to the magnet. The projectile effect may potentially injure the patient and/or other medical personnel in the area.

Therefore, a non-magnetic retractable ID badge holder solving the aforementioned problems is desired.

SUMMARY

By providing non-magnetic components to the retractable ID holder, this invention can be safely used through the entire hospital environment.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the metal components of the retractable ID holder will be made of non-magnetizable metals which will prevent any attractions with magnets, especially those seen in MRI machines.

This and other features of the present invention will be demonstrated with further review of the following drawing and specifications.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view with the front panel of the reel housing removed, cord extended, and brass ring detached to show the details of the invention, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates a front perspective view with the reel housing opened and cord extended, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 3A-B illustrate a side and rear view with the cord retracted, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention is a non-magnetic retractable ID badge holder. Referring to FIGS. 1-2, the retracting mechanism comprises a circular, flat, non-magnetic steel clockspring 10 that is housed in a plastic reel casing 14. The cord 11 will be wrapped around the spring inside the casing, allowing for retracting and extending capabilities from the housing. The retractable cord 11 will allow for the resting position of the holder to hold the attached ID badge right below the reel casing.

As best seen in FIG. 2, the small brass ring 11 is inserted at the edge of the plastic casing to allow the cord 12 to pass through with ease and to prevent damage, such as fraying, to the cord that may occur with regular use. A plastic clasp 13 is attached to the opposite end of the cord for attaching ID badges.

FIGS. 3A and 3B show a clip 15 formed on the back of the reel housing to allow the user to clip the holder onto articles of clothing, pockets, or belt loops. The loop at the top of the reel housing 14 allows for a band 16 to be attached, permitting the user to wear the holder around their neck.

The non-magnetic steel clockspring 10 may be made from any flexible non-magnetic metal. The reel housing 14 may be made of any lightweight material as long as it is non-magnetic. The brass ring 11 may also be made of any non-magnetic metal. The cord 12, plastic hook 13, band 16, and clip 15 may be made with any other lightweight materials as long as they are non-magnetic.

It is to be understood that the present invention and descriptions are not limited to the embodiment and drawings as described above, but also encompasses any and all embodiments within the scope of the following claims.

Claims

1. A non-magnetic retractable ID holder comprising of: A plastic clasp that can be used to attach a ID badge;a retractable cord that is mounted on a clockspring enclosed within a plastic housing;and a ring at the inner edge of the housing that the cord is threaded through.

2. The clockspring as listed in claim 1 is made of a metal that is non-magnetizable.

3. The ring as listed in claim 1 is made of a metal that is non-magnetizable.

4. The housing component as listed in claim 1 is made of plastic and is capable of being attached to a piece of clothing or hung off of a band instead.