A pressure-sensitive label (10) is provided. The pressure-sensitive label includes a support portion (12) including a carrier layer (16, 18) and a transfer portion (14) operatively connected to the support portion. The transfer portion includes at least an adhesive layer (20) and an indicia layer (22). The transfer portion does not include a face stock layer. The transfer portion is configured for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article upon application of pressure to the transfer portion while the transfer portion is in contact with the article. A method of making a pressure¬ sensitive label is also provided. The method includes providing a first carrier layer, applying an indicia layer atop the first carrier layer, applying an adhesive layer atop the indicia layer, and applying a second carrier layer atop the adhesive layer.
A pressure-sensitive label is provided. The pressure-sensitive label includes a support portion including a carrier layer and a transfer portion operatively connected to the support portion. The transfer portion includes at least an adhesive layer and an indicia layer. The transfer portion does not include a face stock layer. The transfer portion is configured for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article upon application of pressure to the transfer portion while the transfer portion is in contact with the article. A method of making a pressure-sensitive label is also provided. The method includes providing a first carrier layer, applying an indicia layer atop the first carrier layer, applying an adhesive layer atop the indicia layer, and applying a second carrier layer atop the adhesive layer.
A pressure sensitive label and method for preparing same, the pressure sensitive label comprising: (a) a support portion, said support portion including at least a carrier layer; and (b) a transfer portion over said support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article upon application of pressure to the transfer portion while the transfer portion is in contact with the article, said transfer portion including at least a patterned adhesive layer in confronting relationship with a surface of the carrier layer, wherein the patterned adhesive layer confronts less than substantially the entire surface of the carrier layer.
G09F 3/10 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by an adhesive layer
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
A wrap-around label configured to be affixed to an article made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and collected as recycled PET. The wrap-around label may further include a washable ink that is configured to be removed prior to collection of the wrap-around label as recycled PET. The wrap-around label may also include an adhesive that is configured to dissolve or disperse in a caustic bath. In some embodiments, the wrap-around label may function as a pressure-sensitive label (PSL). A method for preparing a wrap-around label that is configured to be affixed to an article made of PET and collected as recycled PET.
A wrap-around label 200, 300, 400 configured to be affixed to an article made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and collected as recycled PET. The wrap-around label 200, 300, 400 may further include a washable ink 206, 306, 406 that is configured to be removed prior to collection of the wrap-around label 200, 300, 400 as recycled PET. The wrap-around label 200, 300, 400 may also include an adhesive 204, 304, 404 that is configured to dissolve or disperse in a caustic bath. In some embodiments, the wrap-around label may function as a pressure-sensitive label (PSL) 500, 600. A method for preparing a wrap-around label that is configured to be affixed to an article made of PET and collected as recycled PET.
A pressure sensitive label and method for preparing same, the pressure sensitive label comprising: (a) a support portion, the support portion including at least a carrier layer; and (b) a transfer portion over the support portion for transfer of the transfer portion to an article upon application of pressure while the transfer portion is in contact with the article. The transfer portion may include at least (i) a printable layer in contacting relationship with the carrier layer, and (ii) an ink layer positioned such that the printable layer is between the carrier layer and the ink layer.
G09F 3/10 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by an adhesive layer
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
A tamper evident label is provided. The tamper evident label broadly includes a base ply of pressure-sensitive material and a top ply of pressure-sensitive material. The base ply and the top ply are laminated together to form the tamper evident label The base ply includes a first portion and a second portion. The second portion of the base ply includes internal cuts and deadened adhesive. The top ply includes a tab portion defined by tab cuts. The tab portion of the top ply and the region between the internal cuts of the base ply are configured to be removed from the tamper evident label to create visual evidence of tampering. Further, a method of constructing a tamper evident label and a method of using a tamper evident label are provided.
B31D 1/02 - Multiple-step processes for making flat articles the articles being labels or tags
B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 29/00 - Layered products essentially comprising paper or cardboard
B32B 37/24 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with at least one layer not being coherent before laminating, e.g. made up from granular material sprinkled onto a substrate
B65D 55/02 - Locking devicesMeans for discouraging or indicating unauthorised opening or removal of closure
G09F 3/00 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps
G09F 3/10 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by an adhesive layer
A label as shown and described herein. The label may include a label substrate, an adhesive adjacent the substrate, and a liner adjacent the adhesive, such that the adhesive is disposed between the label substrate and the liner, and wherein the label substrate is embossed or debossed, and the liner is not embossed or debossed.
C09J 7/25 - PlasticsMetallised plastics based on macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
A label, a method of assembling the label, and a method for using the label are presented. The label includes a base ply. A tab extends from the base ply in a longitudinal direction. The label also includes a top ply located atop and dimensioned to cover the base ply. The tab of the base ply is not covered by the top ply. The label further includes an outer layer located atop and dimensioned to cover the top ply. The tab of the base ply is secured to the outer layer. Moving the outer layer in a direction pulls a portion of the base ply from beneath the top ply such that the portion of the base ply can be visibly perceived.
A pressure sensitive label and method for preparing same, the pressure sensitive label comprising: (a) a support portion, said support portion including at least a carrier layer; and (b) a transfer portion over said support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article upon application of pressure to the transfer portion while the transfer portion is in contact with the article, said transfer portion including at least (1) a first printable layer in confronting relationship with the carrier layer, (2) an ink layer, and (3) a second printable layer, wherein the ink layer is disposed between the first printable layer and the second printable layer.
A pressure sensitive label and method for preparing same, the pressure sensitive label comprising: (a) a support portion, said support portion including at least a carrier layer; and (b) a transfer portion over said support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article upon application of pressure to the transfer portion while the transfer portion is in contact with the article, said transfer portion including at least (1) a first printable layer in confronting relationship with the carrier layer, (2) an ink layer, and (3) a second printable layer, wherein the ink layer is disposed between the first printable layer and the second printable layer.
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
Apparatus and methods for reducing the tack of adhesive ooze around components and other materials associated with articles and labeling and packaging of articles. In some embodiments, the packaging includes a substrate, an adhesive, a component, a de-tackifying agent, and an ooze zone. The substrate may be a shrink sleeve label. The adhesive may be a pressure sensitive adhesive used to attach the component to the substrate. The component may be a smart component or a promotional material. The de-tackifying agent may reduce the tackiness of the adhesive that oozes (i.e., progresses) beyond the interface of the component and the substrate into an adjacent ooze zone when heat, pressure, or heavy coat weight is applied to the packaging.
A label, and methods and systems for preparing the label. The label includes a lens or lens array. The label includes at least one surface, a portion of which is embossed, and a lens array provided by the embossed portion of the at least one surface. The method includes applying a material to a substrate and contacting a surface of the material with a master engraving to provide an embossed region on a least a portion of the surface of the material, wherein the embossed region provides at least one lens.
G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor
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Label including a removable portion capable of forming a separate article
A label including a separable article for use. The label includes a first portion adapted to be affixed to an article, and a second portion adapted to be separated from the first portion and removed from the remainder of the label. The second portion may be defined by at least one feature that facilitates removal of the second portion. And the second portion is capable of being formed into a second article following separation from the first portion, and may include an interior space capable of receiving a material therein or therethrough. The label including portion for forming a separable article may be formed in an inline process.
Apparatus and methods for protecting smart components associated with articles and packaging of articles, including articles and packages labeled with shrink sleeve labels, pressure sensitive labels, and other labels.
G09F 3/03 - Forms or constructions of security seals
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
Apparatus and methods for protecting smart components associated with articles and packaging of articles, including articles and packages labeled with shrink sleeve labels, pressure sensitive labels, and other labels.
G09F 3/03 - Forms or constructions of security seals
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
A pressure sensitive label and method for preparing same, the pressure sensitive label comprising: (a) a support portion, said support portion including at least a carrier layer; and (b) a transfer portion over said support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article upon application of pressure to the transfer portion while the transfer portion is in contact with the article. The transfer portion may include at least (i) a printable layer in confronting relationship with the carrier layer, and (2) an ink layer disposed between the printable layer and the carrier layer. The transfer portion may include at least (i) a printable layer in confronting relationship with the carrier layer, and (2) an ink layer disposed between the printable layer and the carrier layer.
G09F 3/10 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by an adhesive layer
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
A pressure sensitive label and method for preparing same, the pressure sensitive label 10 comprising: (a) a support portion 12, said support portion 12 including at least a carrier layer 14; and (b) a transfer portion 18 over said support portion 12 for transfer of the transfer portion 18 from the support portion 12 to an article 26 upon application of pressure to the transfer portion 18 while the transfer portion 18 is in contact with the article 26, said transfer portion 18 including at least a patterned adhesive layer 24 in confronting relationship with a surface of the carrier layer 14, wherein the patterned adhesive layer 24 confronts less than substantially the entire surface of the carrier layer 14.
A pressure sensitive label and method for preparing same, the pressure sensitive label 10 comprising: (a) a support portion 12, said support portion 12 including at least a carrier layer 14; and (b) a transfer portion 18 over said support portion 12 for transfer of the transfer portion 18 from the support portion 12 to an article 26 upon application of pressure to the transfer portion 18 while the transfer portion 18 is in contact with the article 26, said transfer portion 18 including at least a patterned adhesive layer 24 in confronting relationship with a surface of the carrier layer 14, wherein the patterned adhesive layer 24 confronts less than substantially the entire surface of the carrier layer 14.
A pressure sensitive label and method for preparing same, the pressure sensitive label comprising: (a) a support portion, said support portion including at least a carrier layer; and (b) a transfer portion over said support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article upon application of pressure to the transfer portion while the transfer portion is in contact with the article, said transfer portion including at least (1) a first printable layer in confronting relationship with the carrier layer, (2) an ink layer, and (3) a second printable layer, wherein the ink layer is disposed between the first printable layer and the second printable layer.
G09F 3/10 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by an adhesive layer
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
Packaging materials or labels that incorporate an anti-mold, anti-bacterial, or anti-virus substance therein or thereon. A container may include a housing defining an interior chamber adapted to receive items, the housing comprising at least one component or having at least one material disposed on at least one component, and an anti-mold, anti-bacterial, or anti-virus substance incorporated in or on the at least one component or in the at least one material. A label may include at least a first label layer and a second label layer, the first label layer being a facestock layer, and the second label layer being chosen from an adhesive, an ink, a varnish, a coating, and a protective layer, and an anti-mold, anti-bacterial, or anti-virus substance incorporated in or on the first label layer or the second label layer.
B65D 81/28 - Applications of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants
B65D 65/42 - Applications of coated or impregnated materials
B65D 85/34 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for articles particularly sensitive to damage by shock or pressure for fruit, e.g. apples, oranges or tomatoes
A label and a facestock for a label, wherein the facestock includes a first facestock material and a second facestock material. The first facestock material includes post-consumer recycle content, and the second facestock material includes desirable characteristics, e.g., a density of less than 1 g/cm3.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
A label and a facestock for a label, wherein the facestock includes a first facestock material and a second facestock material. The first facestock material includes post-consumer recycle content, and the second facestock material includes desirable characteristics, e.g., a density of less than 1 g/cm3.
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
A pressure sensitive label and method for preparing same, the pressure sensitive label comprising: (a) a support portion, said support portion including at least a carrier layer; and (b) a transfer portion over said support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article upon application of pressure to the transfer portion while the transfer portion is in contact with the article, said transfer portion including at least a patterned adhesive layer in confronting relationship with a surface of the carrier layer, wherein the patterned adhesive layer confronts less than substantially the entire surface of the carrier layer.
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
G09F 3/10 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by an adhesive layer
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
A label as shown and described herein. The label may include a label substrate, an adhesive adjacent the substrate, and a liner adjacent the adhesive, such that the adhesive is disposed between the label substrate and the liner, and wherein the label substrate is embossed or debossed, and the liner is not embossed or debossed.
A label as shown and described herein. The label may include a label substrate, an adhesive adjacent the substrate, and a liner adjacent the adhesive, such that the adhesive is disposed between the label substrate and the liner, and wherein the label substrate is embossed or debossed, and the liner is not embossed or debossed.
A label as shown and described herein. The label may include a label substrate, an adhesive adjacent the substrate, and a liner adjacent the adhesive, such that the adhesive is disposed between the label substrate and the liner, and wherein the label substrate is embossed or debossed, and the liner is not embossed or debossed.
C09J 7/25 - PlasticsMetallised plastics based on macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
B29C 51/00 - Shaping by thermoforming, e.g. shaping sheets in matched moulds or by deep-drawingApparatus therefor
B29C 51/08 - Deep-drawing or matched-mould forming, i.e. using mechanical means only
B29K 625/00 - Use of polymers of vinyl-aromatic compounds for preformed parts, e.g. for inserts
A device for indicating exposure to a pressure. The device may include a base layer, a plurality of microcapsules, and a coating, with the microcapsules being disposed between the base layer and the coating. The microcapsules contain a indicator material that can be released once the microcapsules burst. The microcapsules then have a compressive bursting strength that is chosen or designed to be less than a selected pressure (e.g., the pressure being that to which a particular article may be exposed during high pressure processing). Thus, when the device is subjected to a pressure greater than the compressive bursting strength, at least some microcapsules burst, the indicator material is released from the microcapsules, and the release of the indicator material can be detected by observation of the device. The device may be a label that is associated (such as by being affixed) to the article being subjected to pressure (or multiple labels being associated (such as by being affixed) to multiple articles. Alternatively, the device may be associated with an article or articles without being affixed thereto.
G01L 7/00 - Measuring the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by mechanical or fluid pressure-sensitive elements
B65D 79/00 - Kinds or details of packages, not otherwise provided for
G01N 31/22 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroupsApparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators
A23L 3/00 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs
C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
C09J 133/00 - Adhesives based on homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by only one carboxyl radical, or of salts, anhydrides, esters, amides, imides, or nitriles thereofAdhesives based on derivatives of such polymers
A23L 3/015 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by treatment with pressure variation, shock, acceleration or shear stress
G01L 7/18 - Measuring the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by mechanical or fluid pressure-sensitive elements using liquid as the pressure-sensitive medium, e.g. liquid-column gauges
C09B 67/02 - Dyestuff preparations characterised by special physical forms, e.g. tablets, films
B65D 79/02 - Arrangements or devices for indicating incorrect storage or transport
G01L 13/02 - Devices or apparatus for measuring differences of two or more fluid pressure values using elastically-deformable members or pistons as sensing elements
A labeled article comprising a label (10) and an article (12), the article (12) having a top end (14), a bottom end (16), a bottom surface (18), and at least one side surface (20), wherein the at least one side surface (20) extends between the top end (14) and the bottom end (16) of the article (12). In this embodiment, the label (10) is positioned around a lower portion (32) of the side surface (20) of the article (12) to confront said side surface (20) and does not extend past the bottom end (16) of the article (12).
A labeled article comprising a label (10) and an article (12), the article (12) having a top end (14), a bottom end (16), a bottom surface (18), and at least one side surface (20), wherein the at least one side surface (20) extends between the top end (14) and the bottom end (16) of the article (12). In this embodiment, the label (10) is positioned around a lower portion (32) of the side surface (20) of the article (12) to confront said side surface (20) and does not extend past the bottom end (16) of the article (12).
A labeled article comprising a label and an article, the article having a top end, a bottom end, a bottom surface, and at least one side surface, wherein the at least one side surface extends between the top end and the bottom end of the article. In this embodiment, the label is positioned around a lower portion of the side surface of the article to confront said side surface and does not extend past the bottom end of the article.
A process for producing a tube (36), comprising forming a blow- molded article and removing a bottom portion of said blow-molded article. The blow-molded article includes (i) a head portion (64), and (ii) a tube portion (66) integral with said head portion. The tube may be decorated, such as with a label (72).
A system, method, and apparatus for inspecting a label for proper application thereof. The system includes a label application apparatus and an inspection apparatus associated with said label application apparatus. The method includes inspecting a spent carrier web for the presence of labels, or portions thereof, that did not transfer to articles being labeled.
G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
G01N 21/956 - Inspecting patterns on the surface of objects
G01N 21/892 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in moving material, e.g. paper, textiles characterised by the flaw, defect or object feature examined
A label having a lens array, and methods and system for preparing such a label. The label includes at least one surface, a portion of which is embossed, and a lens array provided by the embossed portion of the at least one surface. The method includes applying a coating to a film, and embossing a portion of the coating to provide a lens array. And the system includes an embossing apparatus associated with a printing apparatus.
G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor
A pressure sensitive label and method for preparing same, the pressure sensitive label comprising: (a) a support portion, the support portion including at least a carrier layer; and (b) a transfer portion over the support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article upon application of pressure to the transfer portion while the transfer portion is in contact with the article, the transfer portion including at least a printable layer in confronting relationship with the carrier layer, and an ink layer positioned between the printable layer and carrier layer.
G09F 3/10 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by an adhesive layer
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
A device (10) for indicating exposure to a pressure. The device (10) may include a base layer (12), a plurality of microcapsules (14), and a coating (16), with the microcapsules (14) being disposed between the base layer (12) and the coating (16). The (microcapsules (14) contain an indicator material (18) that can be released once the microcapsules (14) burst. The microcapsules (14) then have a compressive bursting strength that is chosen or designed to be less than a selected pressure (e.g., the pressure being that to which a particular article (22) may be exposed during high pressure processing). Thus, when the device (10) is subjected to a pressure greater than the compressive bursting strength, at least some microcapsules (14) burst, the indicator material (18) is released, and can be detected by observation of the device (10). The device (10) may be a label (20) that is associated (such as by being affixed) to the article (22) being subjected to pressure.
A23L 3/015 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by treatment with pressure variation, shock, acceleration or shear stress
B65D 79/00 - Kinds or details of packages, not otherwise provided for
B65B 25/00 - Packaging other articles presenting special problems
C09B 67/02 - Dyestuff preparations characterised by special physical forms, e.g. tablets, films
A23L 3/00 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs
A pressure sensitive label and method for preparing same, the pressure sensitive label comprising: (a) a support portion, the support portion including at least a carrier layer; and (b) a transfer portion over the support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article upon application of pressure to the transfer portion while the transfer portion is in contact with the article, the transfer portion including at least a printable layer in confronting relationship with the carrier layer, and an ink layer positioned between the printable layer and carrier layer.
G09F 3/10 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by an adhesive layer
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
A pressure sensitive label (10) and method for preparing same, the pressure sensitive label (10) comprising: (a) a support portion (12), the support portion (12) including at least a carrier layer (14); and (b) a transfer portion (18) over the support portion (12) for transfer of the transfer portion (18) from the support portion (12) to an article (26) upon application of pressure to the transfer portion (18) while the transfer portion (18) is in contact with the article (26), the transfer portion (18) including at least a printable layer (20) in confronting relationship with the carrier layer (14).
G09F 3/10 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by an adhesive layer
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
A wax printing process, apparatus, formulation, and label. The process includes contacting a wax formulation with a surface having at least one etched region thereon, and confronting a carrier with the surface such that at least a portion of the wax transfers from the etched surface to the carrier. The apparatus includes a tray and a manifold positioned in the tray. In another aspect, the apparatus includes a gravure sleeve and a heatable mandrel disposed inside the gravure sleeve. The wax formulation includes a paraffin wax, an ester wax, a hydrocarbon resin, a microcrystalline wax, and an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin. The label includes a carrier and a wax release layer confronting a surface of the carrier. The wax release layer confronts less that the entire surface of the carrier.
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B41M 5/40 - Thermography characterised by the base, intermediate or covering layersHeat, radiation filtering or absorbing means or layersThermography combined with layers or compositions suitable for other methods of image registrationSpecial originals for reproduction by thermography
44.
Release formulation for label including synthetic wax
A heat transfer label comprising a support portion and a transfer portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article. Heat is applied to the support portion while the transfer portion is placed into contact with the article. The support portion comprises a release layer including a synthetic wax.
A heat transfer label (10) comprising a support portion (12) and a transfer portion 14 for transfer of the transfer portion 14 from the support portion (12) to an article. Heat is applied to the support portion (12) while the transfer portion (14) is placed into contact with the article. The support portion (12) comprises a release layer (22) including a synthetic wax.
A heat transfer label and method for preparing same, the heat transfer label including (a) a support portion and (b) a transfer portion over the support portion, for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article upon application of heat to the support portion while the transfer portion is placed into contact with the article. The transfer portion includes at least a protective lacquer layer, an ink layer, and an adhesive layer, wherein at least one of the protective lacquer layer, the ink layer, and the adhesive layer is UV-curable. Further, the heat transfer label may additionally include a tie-coat layer, which may be a UV-curable tie-coat layer. Further, each of the plurality of layers of the transfer portion of the heat transfer label may be UV-curable.
A label that is removable from the article with which it is associated, or includes a removable section thereof, and includes only a single substrate. The substrate has a front side and a back side, and an ink disposed on the back side of the substrate, which remains with the substrate during removal of the substrate, or a section thereof, from an article. The label further includes an abhesive disposed adjacent the ink on the back side of the substrate. The label may have at least one set of perforations to provide a removable section of the label. These perforations may be provided by an apparatus for providing consistent perforations.
B32B 9/04 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 33/00 - Layered products characterised by particular properties or particular surface features, e.g. particular surface coatingsLayered products designed for particular purposes not covered by another single class
G09F 3/10 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by an adhesive layer
A wax printing process, apparatus, formulation, and label. The process includes contacting a wax formulation with a surface having at least one etched region thereon, and confronting a carrier with the surface such that at least a portion of the wax transfers from the etched surface to the carrier. The apparatus includes a tray and a manifold positioned in the tray. In another aspect, the apparatus includes a gravure sleeve and a heatable mandrel disposed inside the gravure sleeve. The wax formulation includes a paraffin wax, an ester wax, a hydrocarbon resin, a microcrystalline wax, and an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin. The label includes a carrier and a wax release layer confronting a surface of the carrier. The wax release layer confronts less that the entire surface of the carrier.
B41M 5/40 - Thermography characterised by the base, intermediate or covering layersHeat, radiation filtering or absorbing means or layersThermography combined with layers or compositions suitable for other methods of image registrationSpecial originals for reproduction by thermography
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
A heat transfer label 10 comprising a support portion 12 and a transfer portion 14 for transfer of the transfer portion 14 from the support portion 12 to an article. The article may be untreated polyethylene, polypropylene, PET, or acrylonitrile, Heat is applied to the support portion 12 while the transfer portion 14 is placed into contact with the untreated polyethylene, polypropylene, or acrylonitrile article. The transfer portion 14 comprises an adhesive layer 28 comprising a vinyl acetate resin, a tackifying petroleum hydrocarbon resin, and a microcrystalline wax.
A heat transfer label 10 comprising a support portion 12 and a transfer portion 14 for transfer of the transfer portion 14 from the support portion 12 to an article. The article may be untreated polyethylene, polypropylene, PET, or acrylonitrile, Heat is applied to the support portion 12 while the transfer portion 14 is placed into contact with the untreated polyethylene, polypropylene, or acrylonitrile article. The transfer portion 14 comprises an adhesive layer 28 comprising a vinyl acetate resin, a tackifying petroleum hydrocarbon resin, and a microcrystalline wax.
C09J 195/00 - Adhesives based on bituminous materials, e.g. asphalt, tar or pitch
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
A heat transfer label comprising a support portion and a transfer portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article. The article may be untreated polyethylene, polypropylene, PET, or acrylonitrile. Heat is applied to the support portion while the transfer portion is placed into contact with the untreated polyethylene, polypropylene, or acrylonitrile article. The transfer portion comprises an adhesive layer comprising a vinyl acetate resin, a tackifying petroleum hydrocarbon resin, and a microcrystalline wax.
B41M 5/40 - Thermography characterised by the base, intermediate or covering layersHeat, radiation filtering or absorbing means or layersThermography combined with layers or compositions suitable for other methods of image registrationSpecial originals for reproduction by thermography
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
(1) Plastic and thermoplastic labels, namely, blank, partially printed, or fully printed wax-based labels and adhesive labels.
(2) Labels, including blank, partially printed, or fully printed film labels and adhesive labels.
Labelling apparatus, for example for applying labels to articles such as bottles by means of a pressure-sensitive adhesive, includes a presser (20) which comprises an array of freely rotatable rollers (22). Each roller (22) has a resilient surface constituted, for example, by a foam rubber sleeve, and is independently resiliently mounted on a common support (24) by means of springs (36). Labels (16) are partially affixed to bottles (4) which are then rotated about their axes as they pass the presser (20). Resilient contact between the rollers (22) and the label (16) cause the label (16) to be pressed against the surface of the bottle (4) to fix it in place.
B65C 3/16 - Affixing labels to short rigid containers to container bodies the container being positioned for labelling with its centre-line vertical by rolling the labels onto cylindrical containers, e.g. bottles
A laminate including a plurality of layers, wherein one of the layers is a heat-activatable expandable layer including a thermally expandable composition. The heat-activatable expandable layer includes a plurality of microcapsules containing the thermally expandable composition. This thermally expandable composition includes an easily volatilizable hydrocarbon, and a binder resin. When subjected to high temperatures during the process of applying a label, the microcapsules rupture and the thermally expandable composition “foams,” which can be used to provide a texture to the label, and can raise or surround the graphics of the label.
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methodsSheet materials for use therein
B32B 3/00 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
B32B 5/20 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material foamed in situ
The present invention provides a shrink sleeve 12 for use on a closure 14 of an article 10. The present invention does so by providing a decorated closure 14 for an article 10, such as a container, used to package an item or items. The decorated closure 14 includes a shrink sleeve 12 and a closure 14 for an article 10. The closure 14 has a top end 16, a bottom end 18, and a side surface 20. The closure 14 may further include a centerpoint 22 of the top end 16 and a centerpoint 24 of the bottom end 18 with a longitudinal axis 26 passing therethrough. The shrink sleeve 12 is shrunk around at least the side surface 20 of the article 10, and includes at least one visible decoration on a surface of the shrink sleeve 12.
B65D 55/08 - Annular elements encircling container necks
B65D 51/24 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
The present invention provides a shrink sleeve for use on a closure of an article. The present invention does so by providing a decorated closure for an article, such as a container, used to package an item or items. The decorated closure includes a shrink sleeve and a closure for an article. The closure has a top end, a bottom end, and a side surface. The closure may further include a centerpoint of the top end and a centerpoint of the bottom end with a longitudinal axis passing therethrough. The shrink sleeve is shrunk around at least the side surface of the article, and includes at least one visible decoration on a surface of the shrink sleeve.
B65D 39/00 - Closures arranged within necks or pouring openings or in discharge apertures, e.g. stoppers
B65D 41/00 - Caps, e.g. crown caps or crown seals, i.e. members having parts arranged for engagement with the external periphery of a neck or wall defining a pouring opening or discharge apertureProtective cap-like covers for closure members, e.g. decorative covers of metal foil or paper
B65D 43/00 - Lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
B65D 47/00 - Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
[ Paper; Cardboard (Section 44(e) Only); (Based on Use in Commerce) (Based on 44(e)) ] Paper; Label paper; Printed paper beverage labels; Printed wine bottle paper labels; Paper stock
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Label application equipment; apparatus for dispensing labels; label making machines; label over-printers; labellers; machines for applying labels to containers; machines for applying labels to bottles; machines for printing labels; printing machines for printing on labels; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Cellophane labels; cellophane blank, printed and partially-printed labels; labels (not of textile); materials for use as labels (not of textile). Label printing services; printing labels for others. Consultation in the field of label application processes; application services, namely applying labels for others; label and packaging design services.
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Pressure-sensitive clear film label application equipment. Pressure-sensitive clear film labels. Application services, namely applying pressure-sensitive clear film labels for others; printing services, namely the printing of pressure-sensitive clear fim labels for others.
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Film pressure-sensitive label application equipment. Self-adhesive labels and clear film labels. Application services, namely applying self-adhesive labels for others; printing services, namely the printing of self-adhesive labels and clear film labels for others.
