CA2385030C - Extended wrap label - Google Patents
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Abstract
A unitary label (110) adapted for fixation to an object (P) such as a product container. The label (110) includes a first portion (112) and a second portion (114) contiguous with the first portion (112). The label is wrapped about the target object (P) and the combined length of the label (110) is greater than the circumference of the object (P) whereby the second portion (114) functions as a resealable and/or removable flap which offers additional available print areas on both its top and bottom surfaces. A method for making the unitary label (110) is also disclosed.
Description
EXTENDED WRAP LABEL
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates in general to labels and, more particularly, to labels for products and product containers.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Labels, typically in the form of flexible sheet or web material attached to an object, have long been used to identify the object, its contents and/or display other information associated with the object. Such labels, which are normally Fabricated from paper or plastic, are usually adhesively secured to the object by a contact or pressure sensitive adhesive material.
Many objects such as jars, bottles, cans and similar receptacles support wrap" labels which cover substantially all of their circumferential side wall surfaces.
With these labels, essentially the entire outer surface of the label is available as an indicia bearing surface. A label covering all or nearly all of the circumferential area I ~ of an object such as a product container is oftentimes sufficient to convey desired advertising, content information, instructions, warnings, and the like. In many circumstances, however, an object's physical dimensions detrimentally limit the available print space of the late( borne thereby.
A common solution to the problem of limited label print area, as taught for example in U.S. Patent Nos. ~,4~8, 374, j,439,721 and x,403,636, is to affix an additional mufti-sheet leaflet or "outsert" to the exterior of the label. While generally effective for providing additional print space, such leaflets complicate the label assembly process in that at least three fabrication steps must be performed, apart from printing and placement of any necessary adhesive and release layers, in order to manufacture the label. That is. the base label must be cut to desired dimensions, the leaflet must be similarly cut and/or folded, and the leaflet must be secured to the base label. Moreover, the multiple layers of the leaflet may add considerable thickness and bulk to the label construction. Such label e~~signs may also be unwieldy to the end user of the product if the leaflet is Folded in a complicated pattern and is difficult to refold into its compact folded initial configuration. Further, because the base label and leaflet are discrete parts which must be joined to one another during the assembly process, the possibility exists that the leaflet may become detached from the base l0 label and thereafter become misplaced. In that event, the additional printed information borne by the leaflet and, thus, the utility of the leaflet itself are lost.
An advantage exists, therefore, for a unitary, i.e., one-piece, label construction which offers enhanced printable surface area capacity versus wrap labels of conventional design.
I ~ Other details, objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent as the following description of the presently preferred embodiments and presently preferred methods of practicing the invention proceeds-SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
These objects are achieved by providing a unitary label suitable for 20 attachment to an object havin' a circumference. The label comprises a first label portion: a first adhesive means for affixing the first label portion about the circumference of the object; and a second label portion contiguous with the first Label portion and operable to overlie the first label portion when the label is affixed to the object, wherein the first label portion and the second (abet portion have a combined length which is greater than the circumferenceof the object.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The invention will become more readily apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments thereof shown, by way of example only, in the accompanying drawings wherein:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a conventional wrap-type label aftixed to a product container;
Figure 2 is a top plan view of a first embodiment of a label constructed in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 3 is a top plan view of a further embodiment of a label constructed in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 4 is a top plan view of a further embodiment of a label constructed in accordance with the present invention;
l ~ Fi?ure ~ is a perspective view of a label according to the present invention with a releasable end thereof lifted from the surface of a product container to which the label is affixed;
Figure 6 is a perspective view of the label of Figure ~ with the releasable end thereof attached to the surface of the product container to which the label is affixed;
.7 Figures 7, 8 and 9 are top plan views of labels according to the present invention including means for facilitating separation of a second portion of the label from a Erst portion thereof;
Figure 10 is a top plan view of a further embodiment of a label constructed according to the present invention having a tear strip;
Figure 1 I is a perspective view of the label of Figure 10 shown wrapped about the circumference of a substantially cylindrical product container;
Figure 12 is a perspective view similar to Figure 1 I with said tear strip removed;
Figure 13 is a schematic depicting a method for making the labels of this invention;
Figure 14 is a schematic depicting a further method for making the labels of this invention;
Figure I S is a schematic depicting yet a further method For making the 1 ~ labels of this invention;
Figure 16 is a schematic depicting yet another method for making the labels of this invention;
Figure 17 is a schematic depicting another method for making the labels of this invention; and Figure 18 is a top plan view of a further embodiment of a label constructed in accordance with the present invention DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Referring to Figure 1, there is shown an object such as a product container P, e.g., a bottle, jar, or the like. Adhesive(y affixed about the circumferential side wall of container P is a wrap-type label l0. Label 10, as is conventional, may cover any fraction of the circumferentiat side wall of container P.
As illustrated, label 10 is constructed as an elongated strip member spanning nearly the entire circumference of container P such that the ends of the label are separated by a small gap G. The available printing area of such a label is limited by the area, (i.e., length and width) dimensions of the label. Additionally, printing is normally carried only by the exposed exterior surface of the label.
Figures 2, 3 and 4 depict several presently preferred embodiments of labels which alleviate the problem of limited print space associated with conventional wrap labels such as label 10 of Figure 1. . Furthermore, as will be described in greater detail in connection with Figures 3 and 4, labels constructed in accordance with the l ~ present invention may incorporate structural features which impart additional functions and advantages to the (abet.
The labels according to the present invention, respectively identified by reference numeral 110 in Figure 2, 210 in Figure 3 and 310 in Figure 4, include several common characteristic features. For instance, each may be comprised of a flexible and printable substrate such as paper or plastic sheet or web material.
Although they may be made individually, the labels are preferably produced from rolls of such substrates, such as paper or plastic sheet stock which can be continuously printed, coated with adhesive, applied with protective material, affixed to release paper, and cut to produce multiple labels as further described herein.
Additionally, each label has general areal dimensions L and W which represent the length and width dimensions, respectively, of the label. Length L is a predetermined distance related to the circumferential dimension of the object to be labeled and width W is that dimension extending perpendicularly to length L. Width W may vary, as may be desired or necessary, along length L.
As used herein, the terms ''circumferential," ''circumference," or variants thereof shall be construed to include any distance circumscribing the perimeter of the target object to be labeled. The object may comprise a polygonal shape (e.g., square or rectangular), curvilinear shape (e.g., circular or oval) or composite polygonal and curvilinear cross-sectional configuration defining a desirect'-perimetrical exterior wall surface to be covered by label 110, 210, 310, 410, 5 I0. 610, 7l0 or any other label disclosed herein.
Labels l 10, 210 and 310 each include a first portion 112, 212 and 312, respectively, having a length L,. L, is preferably less than or equal to the 1 ~ circumferential dimension of the object to be labeled. In addition, labels 110, 2 l0 and 310 include second portions 114, 214 and 314, respectively, of length L, which are contiguous with first portions 11 ~, 2 l 2 and 312. Second label portions 114, 214 and 314 provide additional length to first label portions 112, 212 and 312 such that the total length L of the labels 110, 210 and 310 is greater than the circumference of the object to be labeled. All or a portion of the underside of first label portions 1 I2, 212 and 3I2 may be coated with a layer of pressure sensitive or other adhesive having sufficient tackiness to essentially affix the label on the target object. such adhesive being respectively identified by dot-dash lines 116, 216 and 316.
Each of the second label portions l 14, 214 and 3 l4 provides additional print space to labels 110, 2l0 and 310. Indeed, both the top and bottom surfaces of the second label portions are available as printable surfaces. Further, depending on which of certain other structural features, described below, are incorporated into the label of the present invention, second label portions 114, 214 and 314 may functio::, without limitation, as resealable and/or removable flaps.
The length L, of second.portions 114, 214 and 314 is dictated by, inter alia, the need for additional print space. The primary practical limitation on the second Label portion length L, and, hence, the overall length L of labels 110, 2 ( 0 and 310 is that, if L, results in multiple wraps of the second label portion 114, 214 and 3 l4 about the target object, the several superimposed label layers may produce a label whose bulk and thickness rivals those of presently available two-part (base label and leatlet) label constructions, however, the label of this invention may include any number of wraps of the second label portion about the target object. In fact, the I S multiple wraps embodiment of this invention may be preferable to known leaflet labels because multiple wraps provide, in most cases, an equal or greater amount of print area than would an equivalent leaflet label while providing a substantially uniform overall diameter to container P. A leaflet label providing an equivalent amount of print area would produce a bulge on the side wall of container P at the point where the leaflet is located thereby creating a non-symmetric overall cross section to container P.
Referring more specifically to Figures 2, 3 and 4. Figure 2 represents the simplest e~cpression of the present invention. According to this embodiment. label 110 comprises first and second portions 112, 114 which are contiguous regions of an elongated unitary strip of material. No perforation exists between first and second label portions l 12 and 114. Physical demarcation between first label portion 112 and second label portion may be established by the rightmost edge of the pressure sensitive adhesive ( 16 underlying f rst portion 112. The boundary between the first and .;;:cond label portions 112 and 114 may also be distinguished by a change in width W and/or the printed image carried on the label.
Figures 5 and 6 are sequential views of the label 110 being applied to an object, e.g., a product container P.
Referring initially to Figure 5, first label portion 112 of label I 10 is shown wrapped about and adhered to the circumference of container P and second label portion l 14 is depicted in a lifted and turned-away disposition to expose the bottom surface 1 l8 thereof. Both the top and bottom surfaces of second portion l 14 are_available as printable surface areas. To enhance the utility of label 110, a comparatively narrow strip of tack adhesive material 120 may be provided along the 1 ~ distal edge of the bottom surface 1 l 8 of the second label portion 114.
Alternatively.
tack adhesive 120 may be applied in any pattern and to any area of bottom surface 118 of second portion 114 and to as much as the entire bottom surface 118. The tackines~of adhesive material 120 should be such that it may enable the second label portion 114 to be selectively and repeatedly adhered to the first label portion I 12 substantially in the manner shown in Figure 6 and released from the first Label portion as in Figure ~ to expose the bottom surface 118 of second label portion 114 at the end user's discretion. Preferably, where the strip of tack adhesive I20 is employed, the label stock is coated with adhesive to enable the strip to releasably adhere to the top surface of the first label portion.
Although second label portion 1 l4 may be of any length, an example best illustrates the degree to which a second label portion 114 of relatively moderate length increases the available print surface area of label 110. Assuming that product container P is a generally cylindrical jar or bottle such as in Figures 5 and 6, length L, of the first portion 112 of label 1 10 is selected to be substantially equal tc that of the circumference of container P. Recalling that both the top and bottom surface of the second label portion 114 may be printed, if the length L, of the second portion 114 is chosen so as to extend for an additional 360° of arc about the circumference of container P, then the total available print surface area is increased by 200%
as compared to the available print surface area of conventional 360° wrap labels. That is. 720° of additional printable surface area is created in a label which consists of no more than two superimposed layers wrapped about container P. As a consequence.
a compact, low-bulk and low thickness resultant label construction is produced which offers essentially three times the print area of a presently existing wrap label such as 1~ label IO of Figure 1.
Figure 3 represents a further embodiment of the present invention.
According to Figure 3, label 210 is substantially similar in construction to label 110.
Hence, only those features which materially distinguish label 210 from label 110 will be described in detail.
Unlike label .110, label 210 includes a perforation 222 which may be placed at or. as illustrated, near the boundary between the first label portion 212 and the second label portion 214. Although not illustrated, second label portion 214 may also include a thin strip of tack adhesive on the bottom surface and at the distal end thereof similar to adhesive material 120 of label 110 (Figure ~) or in any pattern or to any area of the bottom surface of the second portion. So disposed, the tack adhesive serves to retain the second label portion 214 in contact with the first label portion 212 until deployment of the second label position is desired. In this way, some or all of the second label portion 214 can be torn from the first label portion 212 along aerforation 222 to expose the surface of the first label portion previously covered by the second label portion. Additionally, the second label portion according to this embodiment may be adapted for a use, once detached from the first label portion, that is independent of the function of the first label portion. For instance, second label portion 2l4 may be printed with information such that it may function as a redeemable coupon for consumer merchandise.
Figure 4 represents another embodiment of the label according to the invention. The label 310 depicted therein, like (abet ? 10, includes a perforation 322 generally at or near the boundary between first label portion 312 and second label portion 314. Additionally, second label portion 3 l4 is provided with a pair of I S comparatively closely spaced perforations 324 and 326 disposed adjacent the end of the second label portion 314 opposite the first label portion 312.
Perforations 324, 326 together define a removable tear strip 328, described below, which separates the second label portion 314 into a first non-adhesive-bearing, removable segment 314a and a second adhesive-bearing segment 3146. Alternatively, a single perforation may be located in second label portion 314 in order to separate second label portion 314 from segment 314b.
The bottom surface of the second (abet segment 314b is preferably coated with a pressure sensitive or other adhesive (not illustrated) similar to adhesive 316 provided on the first label portion 3I2. In this way, when label 310 is fully wrapped about an object such as product container P such as that shown in Figures l, S and 6, the first label portion 312 is essentially affixed to the circumferential wall of the container and the second segment 314b of the second label portion 3l4 is similarly affired to the first label portion 312. Alternatively, if L, is greater than the circumference of container P, second segment 314b of second !abet portion 314 may be affixed to second label portion 314.
With respect to the embodiment shown in Figure 4, in-order to detach the first removable segment 314a, therefore, the end user simply grasps and pulls the tear strip 328 (which also preferably has no adhesive on its bottom surface, althoueh it may contain adhesive on such surface) thereby severing the tear strip from the first'-and second segments 314a, 314b along perforations 324, 326. Thereafter, the user grasps and pulls the first segment 314a to sever it from the first label portion 312 along perforation 322. At this stage, the area of the first label portion 312, as well as any area of second label portion 314, previously covered by the first label segment 1 ~ 3 (4a of the second label portion 314 is exposed. And, if sa designed, the detached.
first label segment 314 may perform an additional function, e.g., as a redeemable coupon or the like. Additionally, tack adhesive 120 (not shown in Figure 4) may also be added to the bottom surface of segment 314a in a fashion similar to that for labels l 10 and 210 in order to provide a resealable means for segment 314x. And, if so designed, the first label segment 314 may perform an additional function, e.g.
as a resealable segment.
Figures 7, 8 and 9 illustrate further embodiments of a product label constructed according to the present invention, identified respectively by reference numerals 410, ~ 10 and 610. It will be understood that labels 410, ~ 10 and 610 may be constructed substantially similarly to any of the label embodiments disclosed herein including, but not limited to, labels 110, 2 ( 0 and 310 described above or label 710 discussed below. Hence, only those structural aspects of labels 410, 510 and 610 which materially depart From those previously addressed, or whose description may otherwise be necessary for a proper understandingof the invention, will be described in detai'..
More particularly, labels 410, 510 and 610 depict exemplary, although not limitative, means for facilitating separation of the releasable second portions of the labels from the first portions thereof when the labels are secured to objects such as products or product containers. These means may include a protrusion 430 provided adjacent a distal end of the second portion 414 of label 410, a notch 532 adjacent an end of the first portion 512 of label S 10, or a combination of a notch 630 adjacent a distal end of second portion 614 and a notch 632 adjacent an end of the first portion 61 ? of label 610. Each of these means enable easier insertion of a user's finger or fingernail beneath the releasable second portion of any of the labels herein described when such l 5 labels are affixed to a product or product container whereby the second label portion may be more easily lifted and separated from contact with the first label portion.
Figures 10, 11 and 12 reveal a further presently preferred embodiment of a product label 710 constructed in accordance with the present invention.
Label 710 may be manufactured in a substantially similar manner to and/or incorporate any combination of the features of previously described labels 110 through 610.
Hence, only those features of label 710 not earlier mentioned will be discussed in detail.
Label 710 preferably includes means 734 for evidencing tampering of product prior to consumption thereof by an end user. According to a presently preferred construction, tamper evident means 734 comprise a fined or disposable tear strip 736 contiguous with either the first, the first and second or , as shown, the second portion 7 l4 of label 710 along perforation 738. Tear strip 736 may be of any length, but typically corresponds to the length of the circumference of C shown in Figure 12.
Figure 1 l shows label 710 as it would appear when affixed to the circumferential side wall of a substantially cylindrical product container P.
To assure its attachment to the product container prior to removal, all or a portion of the tear strip 736 may be provided with a pressure sensitive or other suitable adhesive. When it is desired to access the contents of container P, the end user simply lifts a distal end flap 740 of the tear strip 736 and pulls the strip away from the remainder of the label 710 such that the strip detaches from the label along perforation 738. Upon removal, the tear strip may then be discarded.
Once the tear strip 736 is removed, the pcoduct container cap or lid C is exposed thereby enabling the user to remove the cap and access the contents of the product container P. Should the end user discover however that, prior to purchase or 1 ~ use, that tear strip 736 is missing or damaged, tamper evident means 7~4 alerts the user that consumption of the contents of product confainec P should be avoided.
Alternatively, distal end flap 740 may be omitted from tear strip 736.
Tear strip 736 may be' temporarily or permanently affixed to cap C and, instead of the end user tearing away tear strip 736, the end user may remove cap C by twisting or pulling thereby breaking perforation 738 and alerting a subsequent user that the container had been previously opened. In this embodiment, tear strip 736 may either be removed from or remain attached to cap C.
Referring now to Figure 18, there is shown preferredembodimentof a product label l 800 constructed in accordance with the present invention. The label l 800 is essentially identical to the label shown in Figure 10. except that the label I 800 is adapted to be applied to irregularly shaped objects, particularly tapered objects. The S label 1800 has a first portion 1812 with a top edge 1814 and a b~ttorr~ eage 1816. The label 1800 also has a second portion 1817 with a top edge 1818 and a bottom edge 1820. To accommodate application to a tapered object having a top with a larger circumference than the bottom, the top edges 1814 and 1820 are longer than the corresponding bottom edges 1816 and 1818. In addition, the first portion 1812 may be oriented at an oblique angle relative to the second portion 1817. The relative length of the top and bottom edges and the angle between the first and second portions depend upon the shape and size of the article to which the label is to be applied.
Generally, the greater the taper of the article, the greater the angle and the greater the difference between the length of the top and bottom edges, and vice versa. The specific lengths and~angle are preferably selected so that the second portion 1817 substantially precisely overlaps the first portion 1812 when the label 1800 is wrapped more than 360° around an article. Alternatively, the specific lengths and angle may be selected so that the second portion 1817 only partially overlaps the first portion 1812 and partially contacts the container when the label 1800 is wrapped more than 360° around an article. Some or all of the edges may be curved to accommodate the difference in length between the top edges and the bottom edges. In Figure 18, the top edge 1820 of the second portion 1817 is curved. In another alternative embodiment, the second portion may comprise one or more sub-sections, wherein each sub-section is at an angle relative to the adjacent preceding sub-section and said angle is selected to fit the Geometry of the object to 2~ which the label is to be applied.
As mentioned above, the label of this invention may be comprised of a tlexible and printable substrate such as paper or plastic (such as, for example, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene or polypropylene)sheet or web material. Although each label may be made individually, labels are preferably produced in larger quantities from rolls of such substrate such as sheet stock which can be continuously printed, coated with adhesive, affixed to release paper, and cut to produce multiple labels. One or more areas or surfaces of the label may also be coated with a Lacquer or varnish in order to protect the label and/or printed inks from wear or other degradation. Also, as an alternative to the protective lacquer or varnish, an additional layer of protective material (e.g. a substantial transparent layer of plastic such as polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene or polypropylene) may be applied to select surfaces or areas of the label. The means by which the labels wilt be made will depend, in part, upon the features which are to be incorporated into such labels.
Referring to Figure l 3, there is shown a schematic depicting a method I 5 for making the labels of this invention. It should be noted at the outset that the order in which the steps of the methods herein disclosed are carried out is not necessarily critical to successfully making the labels of this invention. As mentioned above, the labels are made from a flexible and printable substrate 800. Graphic or other inks 810 are printed by printing step 820 (e.g. by tlexographic, rotogravure, silk screening or other printing methods) at predetermined locations on the top and/or bottom surfaces of substrate 800.
For example, depending on the desired or necessary label configuration, inks 810 may be applied to: the top surface of first label portion 112, 2 I2, 312, 412. ~
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the top surface of second label portion 114, 214, 314a, 414. ~ 14. 614, or 7I4; and/or the bottom surface of second label portion I 14, 214. 3 I4, 414, S I4. 614, or 714. Pressure sensitive adhesive 830 is applied by step 840 (e.g. hot melt or other adhesive means) to 1~
predetermined locations on the bottom surface of substrate 800 so as to provide a means by which the label may be affixed to the desired object. For example, depending on the desired or necessary label configuration, pressure sensitive adhesive 830 may be applied to the bottom surface of the first label portion 112, 212, 312, 412, 512, 612, or 712.
Figure 14 depicts a method for making the labels of this invention which adds to the steps shown in Figure 13 optional step 860 for applying tack or releasable adhesive 850 to select locations on substrate 800 such that the second label portion may be selectively and repeatedly adhered to the first label portion. For example, depending on the desired or necessary label configuration, tack or releasable adhesive 850 may be applied to the distal edge of the bottom surface of first label portion 112 (i.e. I l8), 2 l ~-312, 412, 512, 612, or 712.
Figure I ~ depicts a method for making the labels of this invention which adds to the steps shown in Figure l 4 optional step 880 for applying a protective material 870 to select locations over substrate 800 and/or inks 810 in order to protect substrate 800 and/or inks 810 from wear or other degradation. For example, depending on the desired or necessary label confi;uration, protective dtaterial 870 (e.g.
lacquer, varnish, PVC, or other substantially transparent protective material) may be applied to any surface. In addition, it should be noted that either adhesive 830 or 8~0 may be applied over protective material 870 provided that such application does not cause an adverse chemical reaction.
Figure I6 depicts a method for making the labels of this invention which adds additional optional steps to the steps shown in Figure 1 ~. In this embodiment, substrate 800 is in the form of a web,irl order to facilitate the production of larger quantities of labels. Specifically, in step 900 substrate web 800 is fed through a series of process steps. Each such step is represented schematically by a box in Figure 16.
As indicated above, the order in which the steps are carried out is not necessarily critical to the successful manufacture of the labels of this invention. With this in mind, inks 810 are printed on one or both sides of web 800 in.
printing step 8?0.
Pressure sensitive adhesive 830 is applied to select areas of web 80U in application step 840. Releasable adhesive 850 is applied to select areas of web 800 in application step 860. A surface of web 800 bearing pressure sensitive adhesive 830 is applied to release paper 9 I 0 in application step 920 such that the resulting labels produced from this l0 process may later be removed for application to container P. Inapplication step 880, protective material 870 (e.g. lacquer, varnish (such as ultra violet varnish), PVC, or other substantially transparent protective material) is applied to select surfaces of web 800 which surfaces generally do not contain pressure sensitive adhesive 830.
In die cutting step 940, substrate web 800 (along with any protective material 870) is die cut to 15 form label blanks, perforations, and/or other openings (if any) in web 800.
In stripping step 960, substrate waste 9~0 is removed from release paper 910 after die cutting step 940 thereby leaving finished label blanks releasably adhered to release paper 910 for later application to container P. Finally, in optional rewinding step 980, release paper 910 bearing die cut label blanks may be wound into rolls or other convenient form for 20 later application of the resulting labels to.containerP or other objects by manual or automated means.
Figure 17 depicts another method for making the labels of this invention which method is similar to the method set forth in Figure 16. except that substrate web 800 is replaced with a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) material 80~. PSA
material 805 comprises substrate web 800 releasably adhered to release paper 910 by pressure sensitive adhesive 830 which adhesive 830 is typically coated on one side of web 800.
In step 900 PSA material 805 is fed through a series of process steps. Each such step is represented schematically by a box in Figure 17. Again, the order in which the steps of this method are carried out is not necessarily-crit:~al to the successful manufacture of the labels of this invention. With this in mind, in step 990 release paper 910 is removed From PSA material 805 to expose pressure sensitive adhesive 830.
As discussed above, in certain embodiments of the labels of this invention, it is desirable to have certain portions of the label which are coated with ( 0 pressure sensitive adhesive 830 (see e.g. portions 1 l6, 216 and 316 of Figures 2 througfi 4 respectively and portions 416, 516, 6 l 6 and 716 of Figures 7 through ( 0 respectively) in certain areas which are intended to be indicia or ink bearing surfaces (see e.g. second portions l l4, 2 l4 and 314 of Figures 2 through 4 respectively and 414, 5 ( 4, 6 l4 and 714 of Figures 7 through 10 respectively). When PSA material 80~ is provided with 1 ~ pressure sensitive adhesive 830 in areas where it is necessary or desirable to print indicia or inks 810, such areas must be "deadened" by either removing pressure sensitive adhesive 830 from web 800 or by applying a detackifying material such as a varnish, laminate or other material capable of providing a suitable surface for the printing of indicia or inks 810. This deadening process is particularly useful when it is 20 necessary or desirable to print on the surface of web 800 which surface also bears pressure sensitive adhesive 830 (see e.g. surface 118 of Figure ~).
The deadening process (if any is required) is carried out in step 1000.
With PSA material 80~ prepared, web 800 may be printed with inks 810 on any surface of the label which is suitable for accepting inks 810. Such printed surfaces may include is both top and bottom surfaces of the label being produced, any surface not bearing pressure sensitive adhesive 830, or any surface which has been deadened in step 1000.
Printing step 8 ( 0 may comprise one or more steps wherein the top and bottom surfaces of the label are printed either simultaneouslyor in separate steps. In one embodiment of the invention, inky 810 are printer o~i the top surface of the PSA material 80~, PSA
material 80~ is turned over, and inks 810 are printed on the bottom surface of PSA
material 80~.
In step 920, release paper 910 is reapplied to web 800 with pressure sensitive adhesive 830. Reapp(icationstep 920 may occur at any time after printing step 8 ( 0 is completed with respect to the surface of the label which also bears pressure sensitive adhesive 830.
As in.the method depicted in Figure 16, application of protective material 870 takes place in step 880, die cutting of individual labels takes place in step 940, substrate waste 9~0 is stripped away in step 960, and the resulting web which bears I ~ the finished die cut label blanks is rewound in step 980.
Although the invention has been described in detail for the purpose of illustration, it is to be understood that such detail is solely for that purpose and that variations can be made therein by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates in general to labels and, more particularly, to labels for products and product containers.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Labels, typically in the form of flexible sheet or web material attached to an object, have long been used to identify the object, its contents and/or display other information associated with the object. Such labels, which are normally Fabricated from paper or plastic, are usually adhesively secured to the object by a contact or pressure sensitive adhesive material.
Many objects such as jars, bottles, cans and similar receptacles support wrap" labels which cover substantially all of their circumferential side wall surfaces.
With these labels, essentially the entire outer surface of the label is available as an indicia bearing surface. A label covering all or nearly all of the circumferential area I ~ of an object such as a product container is oftentimes sufficient to convey desired advertising, content information, instructions, warnings, and the like. In many circumstances, however, an object's physical dimensions detrimentally limit the available print space of the late( borne thereby.
A common solution to the problem of limited label print area, as taught for example in U.S. Patent Nos. ~,4~8, 374, j,439,721 and x,403,636, is to affix an additional mufti-sheet leaflet or "outsert" to the exterior of the label. While generally effective for providing additional print space, such leaflets complicate the label assembly process in that at least three fabrication steps must be performed, apart from printing and placement of any necessary adhesive and release layers, in order to manufacture the label. That is. the base label must be cut to desired dimensions, the leaflet must be similarly cut and/or folded, and the leaflet must be secured to the base label. Moreover, the multiple layers of the leaflet may add considerable thickness and bulk to the label construction. Such label e~~signs may also be unwieldy to the end user of the product if the leaflet is Folded in a complicated pattern and is difficult to refold into its compact folded initial configuration. Further, because the base label and leaflet are discrete parts which must be joined to one another during the assembly process, the possibility exists that the leaflet may become detached from the base l0 label and thereafter become misplaced. In that event, the additional printed information borne by the leaflet and, thus, the utility of the leaflet itself are lost.
An advantage exists, therefore, for a unitary, i.e., one-piece, label construction which offers enhanced printable surface area capacity versus wrap labels of conventional design.
I ~ Other details, objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent as the following description of the presently preferred embodiments and presently preferred methods of practicing the invention proceeds-SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
These objects are achieved by providing a unitary label suitable for 20 attachment to an object havin' a circumference. The label comprises a first label portion: a first adhesive means for affixing the first label portion about the circumference of the object; and a second label portion contiguous with the first Label portion and operable to overlie the first label portion when the label is affixed to the object, wherein the first label portion and the second (abet portion have a combined length which is greater than the circumferenceof the object.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The invention will become more readily apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments thereof shown, by way of example only, in the accompanying drawings wherein:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a conventional wrap-type label aftixed to a product container;
Figure 2 is a top plan view of a first embodiment of a label constructed in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 3 is a top plan view of a further embodiment of a label constructed in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 4 is a top plan view of a further embodiment of a label constructed in accordance with the present invention;
l ~ Fi?ure ~ is a perspective view of a label according to the present invention with a releasable end thereof lifted from the surface of a product container to which the label is affixed;
Figure 6 is a perspective view of the label of Figure ~ with the releasable end thereof attached to the surface of the product container to which the label is affixed;
.7 Figures 7, 8 and 9 are top plan views of labels according to the present invention including means for facilitating separation of a second portion of the label from a Erst portion thereof;
Figure 10 is a top plan view of a further embodiment of a label constructed according to the present invention having a tear strip;
Figure 1 I is a perspective view of the label of Figure 10 shown wrapped about the circumference of a substantially cylindrical product container;
Figure 12 is a perspective view similar to Figure 1 I with said tear strip removed;
Figure 13 is a schematic depicting a method for making the labels of this invention;
Figure 14 is a schematic depicting a further method for making the labels of this invention;
Figure I S is a schematic depicting yet a further method For making the 1 ~ labels of this invention;
Figure 16 is a schematic depicting yet another method for making the labels of this invention;
Figure 17 is a schematic depicting another method for making the labels of this invention; and Figure 18 is a top plan view of a further embodiment of a label constructed in accordance with the present invention DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Referring to Figure 1, there is shown an object such as a product container P, e.g., a bottle, jar, or the like. Adhesive(y affixed about the circumferential side wall of container P is a wrap-type label l0. Label 10, as is conventional, may cover any fraction of the circumferentiat side wall of container P.
As illustrated, label 10 is constructed as an elongated strip member spanning nearly the entire circumference of container P such that the ends of the label are separated by a small gap G. The available printing area of such a label is limited by the area, (i.e., length and width) dimensions of the label. Additionally, printing is normally carried only by the exposed exterior surface of the label.
Figures 2, 3 and 4 depict several presently preferred embodiments of labels which alleviate the problem of limited print space associated with conventional wrap labels such as label 10 of Figure 1. . Furthermore, as will be described in greater detail in connection with Figures 3 and 4, labels constructed in accordance with the l ~ present invention may incorporate structural features which impart additional functions and advantages to the (abet.
The labels according to the present invention, respectively identified by reference numeral 110 in Figure 2, 210 in Figure 3 and 310 in Figure 4, include several common characteristic features. For instance, each may be comprised of a flexible and printable substrate such as paper or plastic sheet or web material.
Although they may be made individually, the labels are preferably produced from rolls of such substrates, such as paper or plastic sheet stock which can be continuously printed, coated with adhesive, applied with protective material, affixed to release paper, and cut to produce multiple labels as further described herein.
Additionally, each label has general areal dimensions L and W which represent the length and width dimensions, respectively, of the label. Length L is a predetermined distance related to the circumferential dimension of the object to be labeled and width W is that dimension extending perpendicularly to length L. Width W may vary, as may be desired or necessary, along length L.
As used herein, the terms ''circumferential," ''circumference," or variants thereof shall be construed to include any distance circumscribing the perimeter of the target object to be labeled. The object may comprise a polygonal shape (e.g., square or rectangular), curvilinear shape (e.g., circular or oval) or composite polygonal and curvilinear cross-sectional configuration defining a desirect'-perimetrical exterior wall surface to be covered by label 110, 210, 310, 410, 5 I0. 610, 7l0 or any other label disclosed herein.
Labels l 10, 210 and 310 each include a first portion 112, 212 and 312, respectively, having a length L,. L, is preferably less than or equal to the 1 ~ circumferential dimension of the object to be labeled. In addition, labels 110, 2 l0 and 310 include second portions 114, 214 and 314, respectively, of length L, which are contiguous with first portions 11 ~, 2 l 2 and 312. Second label portions 114, 214 and 314 provide additional length to first label portions 112, 212 and 312 such that the total length L of the labels 110, 210 and 310 is greater than the circumference of the object to be labeled. All or a portion of the underside of first label portions 1 I2, 212 and 3I2 may be coated with a layer of pressure sensitive or other adhesive having sufficient tackiness to essentially affix the label on the target object. such adhesive being respectively identified by dot-dash lines 116, 216 and 316.
Each of the second label portions l 14, 214 and 3 l4 provides additional print space to labels 110, 2l0 and 310. Indeed, both the top and bottom surfaces of the second label portions are available as printable surfaces. Further, depending on which of certain other structural features, described below, are incorporated into the label of the present invention, second label portions 114, 214 and 314 may functio::, without limitation, as resealable and/or removable flaps.
The length L, of second.portions 114, 214 and 314 is dictated by, inter alia, the need for additional print space. The primary practical limitation on the second Label portion length L, and, hence, the overall length L of labels 110, 2 ( 0 and 310 is that, if L, results in multiple wraps of the second label portion 114, 214 and 3 l4 about the target object, the several superimposed label layers may produce a label whose bulk and thickness rivals those of presently available two-part (base label and leatlet) label constructions, however, the label of this invention may include any number of wraps of the second label portion about the target object. In fact, the I S multiple wraps embodiment of this invention may be preferable to known leaflet labels because multiple wraps provide, in most cases, an equal or greater amount of print area than would an equivalent leaflet label while providing a substantially uniform overall diameter to container P. A leaflet label providing an equivalent amount of print area would produce a bulge on the side wall of container P at the point where the leaflet is located thereby creating a non-symmetric overall cross section to container P.
Referring more specifically to Figures 2, 3 and 4. Figure 2 represents the simplest e~cpression of the present invention. According to this embodiment. label 110 comprises first and second portions 112, 114 which are contiguous regions of an elongated unitary strip of material. No perforation exists between first and second label portions l 12 and 114. Physical demarcation between first label portion 112 and second label portion may be established by the rightmost edge of the pressure sensitive adhesive ( 16 underlying f rst portion 112. The boundary between the first and .;;:cond label portions 112 and 114 may also be distinguished by a change in width W and/or the printed image carried on the label.
Figures 5 and 6 are sequential views of the label 110 being applied to an object, e.g., a product container P.
Referring initially to Figure 5, first label portion 112 of label I 10 is shown wrapped about and adhered to the circumference of container P and second label portion l 14 is depicted in a lifted and turned-away disposition to expose the bottom surface 1 l8 thereof. Both the top and bottom surfaces of second portion l 14 are_available as printable surface areas. To enhance the utility of label 110, a comparatively narrow strip of tack adhesive material 120 may be provided along the 1 ~ distal edge of the bottom surface 1 l 8 of the second label portion 114.
Alternatively.
tack adhesive 120 may be applied in any pattern and to any area of bottom surface 118 of second portion 114 and to as much as the entire bottom surface 118. The tackines~of adhesive material 120 should be such that it may enable the second label portion 114 to be selectively and repeatedly adhered to the first label portion I 12 substantially in the manner shown in Figure 6 and released from the first Label portion as in Figure ~ to expose the bottom surface 118 of second label portion 114 at the end user's discretion. Preferably, where the strip of tack adhesive I20 is employed, the label stock is coated with adhesive to enable the strip to releasably adhere to the top surface of the first label portion.
Although second label portion 1 l4 may be of any length, an example best illustrates the degree to which a second label portion 114 of relatively moderate length increases the available print surface area of label 110. Assuming that product container P is a generally cylindrical jar or bottle such as in Figures 5 and 6, length L, of the first portion 112 of label 1 10 is selected to be substantially equal tc that of the circumference of container P. Recalling that both the top and bottom surface of the second label portion 114 may be printed, if the length L, of the second portion 114 is chosen so as to extend for an additional 360° of arc about the circumference of container P, then the total available print surface area is increased by 200%
as compared to the available print surface area of conventional 360° wrap labels. That is. 720° of additional printable surface area is created in a label which consists of no more than two superimposed layers wrapped about container P. As a consequence.
a compact, low-bulk and low thickness resultant label construction is produced which offers essentially three times the print area of a presently existing wrap label such as 1~ label IO of Figure 1.
Figure 3 represents a further embodiment of the present invention.
According to Figure 3, label 210 is substantially similar in construction to label 110.
Hence, only those features which materially distinguish label 210 from label 110 will be described in detail.
Unlike label .110, label 210 includes a perforation 222 which may be placed at or. as illustrated, near the boundary between the first label portion 212 and the second label portion 214. Although not illustrated, second label portion 214 may also include a thin strip of tack adhesive on the bottom surface and at the distal end thereof similar to adhesive material 120 of label 110 (Figure ~) or in any pattern or to any area of the bottom surface of the second portion. So disposed, the tack adhesive serves to retain the second label portion 214 in contact with the first label portion 212 until deployment of the second label position is desired. In this way, some or all of the second label portion 214 can be torn from the first label portion 212 along aerforation 222 to expose the surface of the first label portion previously covered by the second label portion. Additionally, the second label portion according to this embodiment may be adapted for a use, once detached from the first label portion, that is independent of the function of the first label portion. For instance, second label portion 2l4 may be printed with information such that it may function as a redeemable coupon for consumer merchandise.
Figure 4 represents another embodiment of the label according to the invention. The label 310 depicted therein, like (abet ? 10, includes a perforation 322 generally at or near the boundary between first label portion 312 and second label portion 314. Additionally, second label portion 3 l4 is provided with a pair of I S comparatively closely spaced perforations 324 and 326 disposed adjacent the end of the second label portion 314 opposite the first label portion 312.
Perforations 324, 326 together define a removable tear strip 328, described below, which separates the second label portion 314 into a first non-adhesive-bearing, removable segment 314a and a second adhesive-bearing segment 3146. Alternatively, a single perforation may be located in second label portion 314 in order to separate second label portion 314 from segment 314b.
The bottom surface of the second (abet segment 314b is preferably coated with a pressure sensitive or other adhesive (not illustrated) similar to adhesive 316 provided on the first label portion 3I2. In this way, when label 310 is fully wrapped about an object such as product container P such as that shown in Figures l, S and 6, the first label portion 312 is essentially affixed to the circumferential wall of the container and the second segment 314b of the second label portion 3l4 is similarly affired to the first label portion 312. Alternatively, if L, is greater than the circumference of container P, second segment 314b of second !abet portion 314 may be affixed to second label portion 314.
With respect to the embodiment shown in Figure 4, in-order to detach the first removable segment 314a, therefore, the end user simply grasps and pulls the tear strip 328 (which also preferably has no adhesive on its bottom surface, althoueh it may contain adhesive on such surface) thereby severing the tear strip from the first'-and second segments 314a, 314b along perforations 324, 326. Thereafter, the user grasps and pulls the first segment 314a to sever it from the first label portion 312 along perforation 322. At this stage, the area of the first label portion 312, as well as any area of second label portion 314, previously covered by the first label segment 1 ~ 3 (4a of the second label portion 314 is exposed. And, if sa designed, the detached.
first label segment 314 may perform an additional function, e.g., as a redeemable coupon or the like. Additionally, tack adhesive 120 (not shown in Figure 4) may also be added to the bottom surface of segment 314a in a fashion similar to that for labels l 10 and 210 in order to provide a resealable means for segment 314x. And, if so designed, the first label segment 314 may perform an additional function, e.g.
as a resealable segment.
Figures 7, 8 and 9 illustrate further embodiments of a product label constructed according to the present invention, identified respectively by reference numerals 410, ~ 10 and 610. It will be understood that labels 410, ~ 10 and 610 may be constructed substantially similarly to any of the label embodiments disclosed herein including, but not limited to, labels 110, 2 ( 0 and 310 described above or label 710 discussed below. Hence, only those structural aspects of labels 410, 510 and 610 which materially depart From those previously addressed, or whose description may otherwise be necessary for a proper understandingof the invention, will be described in detai'..
More particularly, labels 410, 510 and 610 depict exemplary, although not limitative, means for facilitating separation of the releasable second portions of the labels from the first portions thereof when the labels are secured to objects such as products or product containers. These means may include a protrusion 430 provided adjacent a distal end of the second portion 414 of label 410, a notch 532 adjacent an end of the first portion 512 of label S 10, or a combination of a notch 630 adjacent a distal end of second portion 614 and a notch 632 adjacent an end of the first portion 61 ? of label 610. Each of these means enable easier insertion of a user's finger or fingernail beneath the releasable second portion of any of the labels herein described when such l 5 labels are affixed to a product or product container whereby the second label portion may be more easily lifted and separated from contact with the first label portion.
Figures 10, 11 and 12 reveal a further presently preferred embodiment of a product label 710 constructed in accordance with the present invention.
Label 710 may be manufactured in a substantially similar manner to and/or incorporate any combination of the features of previously described labels 110 through 610.
Hence, only those features of label 710 not earlier mentioned will be discussed in detail.
Label 710 preferably includes means 734 for evidencing tampering of product prior to consumption thereof by an end user. According to a presently preferred construction, tamper evident means 734 comprise a fined or disposable tear strip 736 contiguous with either the first, the first and second or , as shown, the second portion 7 l4 of label 710 along perforation 738. Tear strip 736 may be of any length, but typically corresponds to the length of the circumference of C shown in Figure 12.
Figure 1 l shows label 710 as it would appear when affixed to the circumferential side wall of a substantially cylindrical product container P.
To assure its attachment to the product container prior to removal, all or a portion of the tear strip 736 may be provided with a pressure sensitive or other suitable adhesive. When it is desired to access the contents of container P, the end user simply lifts a distal end flap 740 of the tear strip 736 and pulls the strip away from the remainder of the label 710 such that the strip detaches from the label along perforation 738. Upon removal, the tear strip may then be discarded.
Once the tear strip 736 is removed, the pcoduct container cap or lid C is exposed thereby enabling the user to remove the cap and access the contents of the product container P. Should the end user discover however that, prior to purchase or 1 ~ use, that tear strip 736 is missing or damaged, tamper evident means 7~4 alerts the user that consumption of the contents of product confainec P should be avoided.
Alternatively, distal end flap 740 may be omitted from tear strip 736.
Tear strip 736 may be' temporarily or permanently affixed to cap C and, instead of the end user tearing away tear strip 736, the end user may remove cap C by twisting or pulling thereby breaking perforation 738 and alerting a subsequent user that the container had been previously opened. In this embodiment, tear strip 736 may either be removed from or remain attached to cap C.
Referring now to Figure 18, there is shown preferredembodimentof a product label l 800 constructed in accordance with the present invention. The label l 800 is essentially identical to the label shown in Figure 10. except that the label I 800 is adapted to be applied to irregularly shaped objects, particularly tapered objects. The S label 1800 has a first portion 1812 with a top edge 1814 and a b~ttorr~ eage 1816. The label 1800 also has a second portion 1817 with a top edge 1818 and a bottom edge 1820. To accommodate application to a tapered object having a top with a larger circumference than the bottom, the top edges 1814 and 1820 are longer than the corresponding bottom edges 1816 and 1818. In addition, the first portion 1812 may be oriented at an oblique angle relative to the second portion 1817. The relative length of the top and bottom edges and the angle between the first and second portions depend upon the shape and size of the article to which the label is to be applied.
Generally, the greater the taper of the article, the greater the angle and the greater the difference between the length of the top and bottom edges, and vice versa. The specific lengths and~angle are preferably selected so that the second portion 1817 substantially precisely overlaps the first portion 1812 when the label 1800 is wrapped more than 360° around an article. Alternatively, the specific lengths and angle may be selected so that the second portion 1817 only partially overlaps the first portion 1812 and partially contacts the container when the label 1800 is wrapped more than 360° around an article. Some or all of the edges may be curved to accommodate the difference in length between the top edges and the bottom edges. In Figure 18, the top edge 1820 of the second portion 1817 is curved. In another alternative embodiment, the second portion may comprise one or more sub-sections, wherein each sub-section is at an angle relative to the adjacent preceding sub-section and said angle is selected to fit the Geometry of the object to 2~ which the label is to be applied.
As mentioned above, the label of this invention may be comprised of a tlexible and printable substrate such as paper or plastic (such as, for example, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene or polypropylene)sheet or web material. Although each label may be made individually, labels are preferably produced in larger quantities from rolls of such substrate such as sheet stock which can be continuously printed, coated with adhesive, affixed to release paper, and cut to produce multiple labels. One or more areas or surfaces of the label may also be coated with a Lacquer or varnish in order to protect the label and/or printed inks from wear or other degradation. Also, as an alternative to the protective lacquer or varnish, an additional layer of protective material (e.g. a substantial transparent layer of plastic such as polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene or polypropylene) may be applied to select surfaces or areas of the label. The means by which the labels wilt be made will depend, in part, upon the features which are to be incorporated into such labels.
Referring to Figure l 3, there is shown a schematic depicting a method I 5 for making the labels of this invention. It should be noted at the outset that the order in which the steps of the methods herein disclosed are carried out is not necessarily critical to successfully making the labels of this invention. As mentioned above, the labels are made from a flexible and printable substrate 800. Graphic or other inks 810 are printed by printing step 820 (e.g. by tlexographic, rotogravure, silk screening or other printing methods) at predetermined locations on the top and/or bottom surfaces of substrate 800.
For example, depending on the desired or necessary label configuration, inks 810 may be applied to: the top surface of first label portion 112, 2 I2, 312, 412. ~
I2, 6I2, or 7I 2:
the top surface of second label portion 114, 214, 314a, 414. ~ 14. 614, or 7I4; and/or the bottom surface of second label portion I 14, 214. 3 I4, 414, S I4. 614, or 714. Pressure sensitive adhesive 830 is applied by step 840 (e.g. hot melt or other adhesive means) to 1~
predetermined locations on the bottom surface of substrate 800 so as to provide a means by which the label may be affixed to the desired object. For example, depending on the desired or necessary label configuration, pressure sensitive adhesive 830 may be applied to the bottom surface of the first label portion 112, 212, 312, 412, 512, 612, or 712.
Figure 14 depicts a method for making the labels of this invention which adds to the steps shown in Figure 13 optional step 860 for applying tack or releasable adhesive 850 to select locations on substrate 800 such that the second label portion may be selectively and repeatedly adhered to the first label portion. For example, depending on the desired or necessary label configuration, tack or releasable adhesive 850 may be applied to the distal edge of the bottom surface of first label portion 112 (i.e. I l8), 2 l ~-312, 412, 512, 612, or 712.
Figure I ~ depicts a method for making the labels of this invention which adds to the steps shown in Figure l 4 optional step 880 for applying a protective material 870 to select locations over substrate 800 and/or inks 810 in order to protect substrate 800 and/or inks 810 from wear or other degradation. For example, depending on the desired or necessary label confi;uration, protective dtaterial 870 (e.g.
lacquer, varnish, PVC, or other substantially transparent protective material) may be applied to any surface. In addition, it should be noted that either adhesive 830 or 8~0 may be applied over protective material 870 provided that such application does not cause an adverse chemical reaction.
Figure I6 depicts a method for making the labels of this invention which adds additional optional steps to the steps shown in Figure 1 ~. In this embodiment, substrate 800 is in the form of a web,irl order to facilitate the production of larger quantities of labels. Specifically, in step 900 substrate web 800 is fed through a series of process steps. Each such step is represented schematically by a box in Figure 16.
As indicated above, the order in which the steps are carried out is not necessarily critical to the successful manufacture of the labels of this invention. With this in mind, inks 810 are printed on one or both sides of web 800 in.
printing step 8?0.
Pressure sensitive adhesive 830 is applied to select areas of web 80U in application step 840. Releasable adhesive 850 is applied to select areas of web 800 in application step 860. A surface of web 800 bearing pressure sensitive adhesive 830 is applied to release paper 9 I 0 in application step 920 such that the resulting labels produced from this l0 process may later be removed for application to container P. Inapplication step 880, protective material 870 (e.g. lacquer, varnish (such as ultra violet varnish), PVC, or other substantially transparent protective material) is applied to select surfaces of web 800 which surfaces generally do not contain pressure sensitive adhesive 830.
In die cutting step 940, substrate web 800 (along with any protective material 870) is die cut to 15 form label blanks, perforations, and/or other openings (if any) in web 800.
In stripping step 960, substrate waste 9~0 is removed from release paper 910 after die cutting step 940 thereby leaving finished label blanks releasably adhered to release paper 910 for later application to container P. Finally, in optional rewinding step 980, release paper 910 bearing die cut label blanks may be wound into rolls or other convenient form for 20 later application of the resulting labels to.containerP or other objects by manual or automated means.
Figure 17 depicts another method for making the labels of this invention which method is similar to the method set forth in Figure 16. except that substrate web 800 is replaced with a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) material 80~. PSA
material 805 comprises substrate web 800 releasably adhered to release paper 910 by pressure sensitive adhesive 830 which adhesive 830 is typically coated on one side of web 800.
In step 900 PSA material 805 is fed through a series of process steps. Each such step is represented schematically by a box in Figure 17. Again, the order in which the steps of this method are carried out is not necessarily-crit:~al to the successful manufacture of the labels of this invention. With this in mind, in step 990 release paper 910 is removed From PSA material 805 to expose pressure sensitive adhesive 830.
As discussed above, in certain embodiments of the labels of this invention, it is desirable to have certain portions of the label which are coated with ( 0 pressure sensitive adhesive 830 (see e.g. portions 1 l6, 216 and 316 of Figures 2 througfi 4 respectively and portions 416, 516, 6 l 6 and 716 of Figures 7 through ( 0 respectively) in certain areas which are intended to be indicia or ink bearing surfaces (see e.g. second portions l l4, 2 l4 and 314 of Figures 2 through 4 respectively and 414, 5 ( 4, 6 l4 and 714 of Figures 7 through 10 respectively). When PSA material 80~ is provided with 1 ~ pressure sensitive adhesive 830 in areas where it is necessary or desirable to print indicia or inks 810, such areas must be "deadened" by either removing pressure sensitive adhesive 830 from web 800 or by applying a detackifying material such as a varnish, laminate or other material capable of providing a suitable surface for the printing of indicia or inks 810. This deadening process is particularly useful when it is 20 necessary or desirable to print on the surface of web 800 which surface also bears pressure sensitive adhesive 830 (see e.g. surface 118 of Figure ~).
The deadening process (if any is required) is carried out in step 1000.
With PSA material 80~ prepared, web 800 may be printed with inks 810 on any surface of the label which is suitable for accepting inks 810. Such printed surfaces may include is both top and bottom surfaces of the label being produced, any surface not bearing pressure sensitive adhesive 830, or any surface which has been deadened in step 1000.
Printing step 8 ( 0 may comprise one or more steps wherein the top and bottom surfaces of the label are printed either simultaneouslyor in separate steps. In one embodiment of the invention, inky 810 are printer o~i the top surface of the PSA material 80~, PSA
material 80~ is turned over, and inks 810 are printed on the bottom surface of PSA
material 80~.
In step 920, release paper 910 is reapplied to web 800 with pressure sensitive adhesive 830. Reapp(icationstep 920 may occur at any time after printing step 8 ( 0 is completed with respect to the surface of the label which also bears pressure sensitive adhesive 830.
As in.the method depicted in Figure 16, application of protective material 870 takes place in step 880, die cutting of individual labels takes place in step 940, substrate waste 9~0 is stripped away in step 960, and the resulting web which bears I ~ the finished die cut label blanks is rewound in step 980.
Although the invention has been described in detail for the purpose of illustration, it is to be understood that such detail is solely for that purpose and that variations can be made therein by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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1. A unitary label suitable for attachment to an object having a circumference, said label comprising:
a first label portion;
a first adhesive means for affixing said first label portion about said circumference of said object;
a second label portion contiguous with said first label portion and operable to at least partly overlie said first label portion when said label is affixed to said object, said first label portion and said second label portion having a combined length which is greater than said circumference of said object;
at least one of a tab protruding from said second portion and a notch in said first portion for facilitating re-attachable separation of said second label portion from said first label portion when said label is affixed to said object; and a means for evidencing tampering of said object to which said label is affixed, wherein the means for evidencing tampering comprises a first tear strip substantially parallel to the circumference of said object.
a first label portion;
a first adhesive means for affixing said first label portion about said circumference of said object;
a second label portion contiguous with said first label portion and operable to at least partly overlie said first label portion when said label is affixed to said object, said first label portion and said second label portion having a combined length which is greater than said circumference of said object;
at least one of a tab protruding from said second portion and a notch in said first portion for facilitating re-attachable separation of said second label portion from said first label portion when said label is affixed to said object; and a means for evidencing tampering of said object to which said label is affixed, wherein the means for evidencing tampering comprises a first tear strip substantially parallel to the circumference of said object.
2. The label of claim 1 further comprising a protrusion provided on said second label portion and said notch provided in said first label portion.
3. The label of claim 1 wherein said first label portion has a length substantially corresponding to said circumference of said object.
4. The label of claim 1 further comprising second adhesive means for releasably attaching said second label portion to said first label portion when said label is affixed to said object.
5. The label of claim 4 wherein said second adhesive means is positioned substantially adjacent said at least one of said tab and notch.
6. The label of claim 1 further comprising a first perforation disposed substantially at or near a boundary between said first and second portions.
7. The label of claim 6 further comprising second adhesive means for releasably attaching said second label portion to said first label portion when said label is affixed to said object.
8. The label of claim 7 wherein said second adhesive means is positioned substantially adjacent said at least one of said tab and notch.
9. The label of claim 6 further comprising at least one additional perforation provided in said second label portion.
10. The label of claim 9 wherein said at least one additional perforation comprises two spaced-apart substantially parallel perforations defining a second tear strip.
11. The label of claim 10 further comprising second adhesive means for releasably attaching said second label portion to said first label portion when said label is affixed to said object.
12. The label of claim 11 wherein said second adhesive means is positioned substantially adjacent said at least one of said tab and notch.
13. The label of claim 1, wherein said second label portion is adapted to overlie by greater than two-thirds of the length of said first label portion.
14. The label of claim 1, wherein said second label portion is adapted to overlie by less than two-thirds of the length of said first label portion.
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