A method of forming an identification band from a tube with a constant circular cross-section along the majority of its outer circumference. The tube holds an indicia, and the information on the indicia is magnified by the generally circular shape of the tube. The circular shape also minimizes contact...http://www.google.fr/patents/US5343608?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US5343608 - Method of forming an identification band