Patents Assigned to Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C.
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Patent number: 6213520Abstract: A label includes a bottom panel and a top panel overlying the bottom panel. A tear line is formed in the top panel. A hole is formed in at least one of the top and bottom panels. An exposed adhesive is disposed in the hole. The label may be opened by tearing along the tear line and the label may be resealed using the exposed adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1999Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C.Inventors: Carl W. Treleaven, Glenn A. Grosskopf
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Patent number: 6110553Abstract: A label for displaying information regarding a container and suspending the container from a support and a method for forming the same. The label includes a base label having a lower surface. A base adhesive is disposed on the lower surface for affixing the label to the container. The label further includes a hanger having at least two interconnected legs defining an opening therebetween, each of the legs having a respective end. Each of the ends of the legs are secured to the base label. The hanger includes at least first and second superimposed layers. The layers are preferably formed of polymeric film. Preferably, the first layer has a tensile strength greater than the second layer and the second layer has a tear resistance greater than the first layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1998Date of Patent: August 29, 2000Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Southeast), L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C.Inventors: Glenn A. Grosskopf, Carl W. Treleaven
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Patent number: 6082777Abstract: The present invention is directed to a label for displaying information regarding a bottle or the like and for suspending the bottle from a support. The label includes a bottom panel having an upper surface and a lower surface. An adhesive layer is disposed on the lower surface of the bottom panel for securing the label to the bottle. A hanger flap is connected with the bottom panel by a fold along an edge of the bottom panel, the hanger flap overlying the upper surface of the bottom panel and defining an opening arranged and configured to receive the support.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 1998Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Southeast), L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C.Inventors: Glenn A. Grosskopf, Carl W. Treleaven, Robert L. Pavetto
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Patent number: 6065778Abstract: A literature assembly providing for verification of a plurality of leaflets of first and second types by inspecting only one leaflet of each type. The literature assembly includes a first leaflet secured to an assembly of leaflets, the assembly of leaflets including a plurality of integral and detachable leaflets. The first leaflet includes a first identifier and the assembly of leaflets includes a second identifier. Preferably, the first and second identifiers are electronically readable identifiers corresponding to information imprinted on each of the first and second leaflets, respectively. Each of the leaflets of the assembly of leaflets may be verified by inspecting a single panel of the assembly of leaflets.The assembly of leaflets includes a single sheet folded about a first fold line and about a second fold line transverse to the first fold line. The sheet is divided by the first and second fold lines into at least four panels. The second fold lines define respective second leaflets.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 1998Date of Patent: May 23, 2000Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Southeast), L.L.C.Inventors: Keith R. Dovel, Carl W. Treleaven
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Patent number: 6035568Abstract: A label product, and method for forming the same, for attaching to a package and having, as a part thereof, at least one removable portion which the user may detach from the package and reapply to a second package.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 1996Date of Patent: March 14, 2000Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Southeast), L.L.C.Inventors: Glenn A. Grosskopf, Carl W. Treleaven
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Patent number: 6027780Abstract: A label product including a release liner having an upper surface and a booklet disposed on the upper surface of the release liner. The booklet includes an outer piece including a top panel and a bottom panel joined by an outer fold, an inner piece disposed between the top and bottom panels having a pair of interior panels joined by an inner fold, attaching means coupling the outer and inner pieces to one another at the outer and inner folds, and a tear line formed in the bottom panel adjacent the outer fold. A layer of adhesive is interposed between the bottom panel and the upper surface of the release liner.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1997Date of Patent: February 22, 2000Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Southeast)), L.L.C.Inventors: Carl W. Treleaven, Glenn A. Grosskopf, Keith R. Dovel
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Patent number: 6015470Abstract: A label for displaying information regarding a container and suspending the container from a support, and methods for forming the same. The label includes a base label having a base adhesive on the lower surface thereof. A connector strip is secured to the upper surface of the base label along a longitudinal edge by at least one adhesive patch. A hanger is secured by the legs thereof to the connector strip. The hanger is foldable between a stored position wherein the hanger lies adjacent the upper surface of the base web and a hanging position wherein the hanger is folded away from the base label for receiving the support through the opening. A remaining portion of the upper surface of the base label is not covered by either of the connector strip and the hanger when the hanger is in the stored position. The label may further include at least one removable self adhesive secondary label forming a part thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1998Date of Patent: January 18, 2000Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Southeast), L.L.C.Inventors: Carl W. Treleaven, Glenn A. Grosskopf
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Patent number: 5944188Abstract: A package for carrying fluid or powder samples and which is well adapted for application to product packaging or cards using automated equipment, and methods for forming the same. The package may be produced using a support web, a web of double coated tape, a web of transfer tape, or a release liner and a self-adhesive laminate. Unique nip rollers are disclosed for over-laminating the pouches and for guiding the web with pouches thereon for packaging.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 1998Date of Patent: August 31, 1999Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Southeast), L.L.C.Inventors: Glenn A. Grosskopf, Carl W. Treleaven, James A. Hennessey
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Patent number: 5878901Abstract: A label for displaying information regarding a container and suspending the container from a support and a method for forming the same. The label includes a base label having a lower surface. A base adhesive is disposed on the lower surface for affixing the label to the container. The label further includes a hanger having at least two interconnected legs defining an opening therebetween, each of the legs having a respective end. Each of the ends of the legs are secured to the base label. The hanger includes at least first and second superimposed layers. The layers are preferably formed of polymeric film. Preferably, the first layer has a tensile strength greater than the second layer and the second layer has a tear resistance greater than the first layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 1997Date of Patent: March 9, 1999Assignee: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C.Inventors: Glenn A. Grosskopf, Carl W. Treleaven
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Patent number: 5842324Abstract: A package for carrying fluid or powder samples and which is well adapted for application to product packaging or cards using automated equipment, and methods for forming the same. The package may be produced using a support web, a web of double coated tape, a web of transfer tape, or a release liner and a self-adhesive laminate.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1997Date of Patent: December 1, 1998Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Southeast), L.L.C.Inventors: Glenn A. Grosskopf, Carl W. Treleaven, James A. Hennessey
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Patent number: 5830550Abstract: A label product including a release liner having an upper surface and a booklet disposed on the upper surface of the release liner. The booklet includes an outer piece including a top panel and a bottom panel joined by an outer fold, an inner piece disposed between the top and bottom panels having a pair of interior panels joined by an inner fold, attaching means coupling the outer and inner pieces to one another at the outer and inner folds, and a tear line formed in the bottom panel adjacent the outer fold. A layer of adhesive is interposed between the bottom panel and the upper surface of the release liner.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 1996Date of Patent: November 3, 1998Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Midwest) L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Southeast) L.L.C.Inventors: Carl W. Treleaven, Glenn A. Grosskopf, Keith R. Dovel
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Patent number: 5829789Abstract: A label product for attaching to a package and having, as a part thereof, at least one removable portion which the user may detach from the package and reapply to a second package.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 1997Date of Patent: November 3, 1998Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Southeast), L.L.C.Inventors: Carl W. Treleaven, Glenn Grosskopf, Robert Gerstung, James Hennessy, Robert Pavetto
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Patent number: 5791689Abstract: A literature assembly providing for verification of a plurality of leaflets of first and second types by inspecting only one leaflet of each type. The literature assembly includes a first leaflet secured to an assembly of leaflets, the assembly of leaflets including a plurality of integral and detachable leaflets. The first leaflet includes a first identifier and the assembly of leaflets includes a second identifier. Preferably, the first and second identifiers are electronically readable identifiers corresponding to information imprinted on each of the first and second leaflets, respectively. Each of the leaflets of the assembly of leaflets may be verified by inspecting a single panel of the assembly of leaflets.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: August 11, 1998Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Southeast), L.L.C.Inventor: Keith R. Dovel
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Patent number: 5738382Abstract: The present invention is directed to a label for displaying information regarding a package. The label includes a bottom panel, a top panel overlying and connected to said bottom panel along a first fold line, and at least one interior panel connected to one of the bottom panel and the top panel along a second fold line. An adhesive layer is disposed on the lower surface of the bottom panel. Each of the bottom panel and the top panel have a marginal portion extending between the first fold line and an adjacent edge of the interior panel. An access tear line is formed in the marginal portion of the top panel. Preferably a second access tear line is formed in the marginal portion of the top panel and spaced apart from the first access tear line, defining a tear strip therebetween. A marginal extended flap may extend from one of the top and bottom panels. The label may further include a laminate cover overlying the top panel.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1996Date of Patent: April 14, 1998Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Southeast), L.L.C.Inventors: Glenn A. Grosskopf, Carl W. Treleaven
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Patent number: 5736210Abstract: A label product including a web of double coated tape and a plurality of outserts affixed thereto. The web of double coated tape includes a release liner having an upper surface and a carrier having an upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface of the carrier is coated with a first adhesive layer and the upper surface of the carrier is coated with a second adhesive layer. The carrier is releasably secured to the upper surface of the release liner by the first adhesive layer and the outserts are positioned in spaced relation to one another along the web.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 1994Date of Patent: April 7, 1998Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Southeast), L.L.C.Inventor: Carl W. Treleaven