Abstract: Economical and improved pull apart fragrance sampling device constructed of a film to film laminate. The mechanism for release of fragrance is accomplished by providing a microcapsule layer between a top ply and a bottom ply, which upon drying holds the overlying plies together, the microcapsules rupture upon peeling the top ply from the bottom ply, the fragrance is thereby released. A sampler produced as disclosed provides greater stability and shelf life than a paper sampler product while dramatically reducing manufacturing and raw material costs due to it's construction. The sampler provides the maximum flexibility in use and manufacture at a minimum cost.

Abstract: Economical and improved pull apart fragrance sampling device constructed of a film to film laminate. The mechanism for release of fragrance is accomplished by providing a microcapsule layer between a top ply and a bottom ply, which upon drying holds the overlying plies together, the microcapsules rupture upon peeling the top ply from the bottom ply, the fragrance is thereby released. A sampler produced as disclosed provides greater stability and shelf life than a paper sampler product while dramatically reducing manufacturing and raw material costs due to it's construction. The sampler provides the maximum flexibility in use and manufacture at a minimum cost.

Abstract: A product sampler including a substrate layer, a barrier layer covering the substrate layer, a gelatinoid product layer covering and in contact with the barrier layer, and a barrier layer covering and in contact with the product layer is provided. The gelatinoid product layer may include a microencapsulated product, such as a fragrance. In preferred embodiments of the invention, the gelatinoid product layer includes a microencapsulated fragrance carried in a gelatinoid liquid vehicle, which vehicle may comprise, for example, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycols, glycerin, or mixtures thereof. In a highly preferred embodiment of the invention, the product sampler is in the form of a magazine insert having a protruding trimmable non-barrier substrate tab portion, whereby a user may remove a trim portion from the trimmable edge portion after binding the insert into a magazine without removing barrier material with the removed trim portion. Also disclosed is a product sampler in the form of a label.

Abstract: A product sampler including a substrate layer, a barrier layer covering the substrate layer, a gelatinoid product layer covering and in contact with the barrier layer, and a barrier layer covering and in contact with the product layer is provided. The gelatinoid product layer may include a microencapsulated product, such as a fragrance. In preferred embodiments of the invention, the gelatinoid product layer includes a microencapsulated fragrance carried in a gelatinoid liquid vehicle, which vehicle may comprise, for example, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycols, glycerin, or mixtures thereof. In a highly preferred embodiment of the invention, the product sampler is in the form of a magazine insert having a protruding trimmable non-barrier substrate tab portion, whereby a user may remove a trim portion from the trimmable edge portion after binding the insert into a magazine without removing barrier material with the removed trim portion. Also disclosed is a product sampler in the form of a label.

Abstract: A product sampler including a substrate layer, a barrier layer covering the substrate layer, a gelatinoid product layer covering and in contact with the barrier layer, and a barrier layer covering and in contact with the product layer is provided. The gelatinoid product layer may include a microencapsulated product, such as a fragrance. In preferred embodiments of the invention, the gelatinoid product layer includes a microencapsulated fragrance carried in a gelatinoid liquid vehicle, which vehicle may comprise, for example, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycols, glycerin, or mixtures thereof. In a highly preferred embodiment of the invention, the product sampler is in the form of a magazine insert having a protruding trimmable non-barrier substrate tab portion, whereby a user may remove a trim portion from the trimmable edge portion after binding the insert into a magazine without removing barrier material with the removed trim portion. Also disclosed is a product sampler in the form of a label.

Abstract: A process for the in-line, high speed manufacturing of magnetic products is disclosed. The process comprises the steps of printing onto a substrate, drying the ink print, making the appropriate cuts or scores on the substrate, applying a slurry of magnetizable material onto the substrate to create the magnet, drying the applied material, magnetizing the magnetic material and cutting and forming the substrate to the desired dimensions. Each of these steps may be performed in a single, in-line manufacturing operation running at high speeds.

Abstract: A piece of printed material has preprinted, hidden data and includes a structure which prevents premature or unauthorized revealing of the hidden lottery or gaming data. For example, an instant scratch-off lottery ticket according to the invention includes a substrate, an ink layer disposed on the substrate, the ink layer including hidden lottery data. An ink-receptive layer is provided between the ink layer and the substrate and includes a first security mechanism for preventing unauthorized detection of the hidden data. A second security mechanism is disposed between the ink-receptive layer and the substrate which further prevents unauthorized detection of the lottery data.

Abstract: A reusable device for exposing a microencapsulated liquid, e.g., a fragrance, comprising two surfaces adhered to each other by an adhesive composition, the adhesive composition comprising a non-film forming adhesive comprising a plurality of adhesive polymeric microparticles and microcapsules of an average diameter of about 5 .mu.m to about 60 .mu.m which have the liquid therein and which are adhered to each surface by the adhesive, wherein at least a portion of the microcapsules are broken when the surfaces are separated, and wherein the adhesive has the ability to readhere the surfaces to each other after the surfaces are separated and microcapsules broken. A method providing for the repeated, selective exposure of a microencapsulated liquid using the aforesaid device is also provided.

Abstract: A cosmetic sampler has a thin dry layer of powder particles which are fragrance enhanced by fragrance containing microcapsules. The fragrance powder and microcapsules are applied as a production state, in a mass produced printed sampler manufacturing process from a liquid slurry which dries rapidly. The individual powder particles on the finished sampler item are raedily removed from the web surface by light finger pressure as a free flowing powder and the microcapsules are simultaneously ruptured to produce the desired fragrance.

Abstract: A cosmetic sampler has a thin dry layer of discrete fragrance enhanced powder particles removable by light finger pressure as a dry free-flowing powder. The fragrance powder layer is originally applied as a liquid slurry which is dried after application, the individual powder particles being coated and having enhanced fragrance and are readily separable from each other after removal from the substrate to which they have been applied.

Abstract: A sample packet for creams and the like comprises a sheet having a coating for preventing absorption of a cream and further including a score line for defining first and second panels. A continuous line of adhesive is applied to one of the panels. The second panel is folded into overlying relation with the first panel and is secured thereto by the adhesive, the panels cooperate with the adhesive for defining a reservoir. The second panel includes a frangible pull tab overlying the reservoir, the frangible pull tab adapted for being severed from the second panel for thereby causing the reservoir to be opened.