Abstract: Diagnostic demonstration devices and methods are disclosed that, in various embodiments, may include a simulated test strip and a mechanism capable of extending the simulated test strip out of the housing and retracting the simulated test strip into the housing. In other embodiments, a simulated test strip supply and a mechanism operably attached to the simulated test strip supply are provided with the mechanism capable of dispensing a simulated test strip from the simulated test strip supply. The diagnostic demonstration devices may not include functional diagnostic hardware designed to analyze a biological tissue or fluid sample obtained from a patient.

Abstract: This invention relates to the application of premiums positioned on consumer packaging to provide value to the advertising label stock. The premiums preferably are integral with the labeling material such that the label has an essentially uniform thickness that does not create a problem for automated application of the label stock to the consumer product.

Abstract: A novel method for the application of collectible or play premiums which are positioned on labels or wrappers for consumer packaging to provide value to the advertising label stock and provide an incentive for the initial and repeat purchase of the consumer product. The premiums may be in the form of stickers, transferable tattoos, painting or other activity members, glow-in-the-dark or scented inks, etc., which are integral with the labeling material such that the label has an essentially uniform thickness which will not create problems in the use of high-speed automated machinery that is utilized in the application of the label stock to the consumer product. The flexible label comprises a first layer having advertising thereon and a second layer coextensive with the first layer providing a uniform thickness and includes a removable premium which is separated from the label for play or collection by the user.

Abstract: This invention relates to the application of premiums positioned on consumer packaging to provide value to the advertising label stock. The premiums preferably are integral with the labeling material such that the label has an essentially uniform thickness that does not create a problem for automated application of the label stock to the consumer product.

Abstract: This invention relates to the application of holographic collectible and/or play premiums positioned on consumer packaging to provide value to the advertising label stock. The holograms are integral with the labeling material such that the label has an essentially uniform thickness. The labels of this invention include a front face and a back face. In one embodiment the collectible hologram premium is provided on the front face of the label stock and in another embodiment the collectible hologram premium is provided on the back face of the label stock. The labels with the holographic premium can be trimmed to provide a collectible hologram premium with entertainment value to children or adults.

Abstract: A label for a container in the form of a metallic generally cylindrical can or glass or plastic bottle wherein the label encompasses and surrounds the outer side surface of the container, the label carrying suitable advertising matter on the exterior surface identifying the contents of the container and identifying the source of the container as well as itemizing the ingredients of the food or beverage therein, and the internal surface of the label having printed thereon one or more removable, temporary transfer tattoos which may be easily transferred from the label, when removed from the container, to the skin a child for his or her enjoyment and entertainment.

Abstract: A container such as a disposable packaging container, cup, bottle, drinking glass or beverage can is provided with an upright circular or tubular wall upon which is mounted for rotation a tubular sleeve formed from transparent or translucent plastic. Complementary moire markings are applied to the adjacent walls of the container and the sleeve so that when the sleeve is rotated about the central axis of the container, moving or animated transitory images are produced as a display for entertaining the user and attracting attention and interest.