Abstract: A magnetic business communication is produced in a unique manner in which a pigmented coating is applied over one face of the magnetic substrate so as to change the appearance of the magnetic material. An image is applied either directly over the pigmented coating or alternatively, the image may be reverse printed on a transparent film such that when the film is applied over the pigmented coating, the image will be visible through the face of the film.

Abstract: A prime label assembly is created on a substantially transparent substrate by printing a reverse image on one side of the substrate and then over coating at least a portion of the image with a white pigmented layer which may be provided in a density gradient. The white pigmented layer is covered with a pressure sensitive adhesive which is then covered with a release liners.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a pocketed business communication construction, such as a presentation folder, that includes at least one independently, automatically erectable piece for displaying promotion of marketing, advertising or contact information. The assembly is used to contain complimentary and related printed pieces which are held by one or more sleeves or pockets integrally connected to a variably imaged substrate. One or more passive retaining means are provided integrally with at least one of the pocketed configurations to removably hold a biased attention direction piece. The piece is printed with matching and/or complimentary information to that contained by the pocketed communication.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a printed business communication having a first printed surface on a first substrate and a second undulating portion affixed to one side of the substrate opposite that of the printing. At least a portion of the undulating piece can be printed with promotional, advertising, marketing or other informational imaging to compliment the message printed on the first substrate. The intermediate formed from the combined materials can then be used in connection with creating a cylindrical configuration suitable for use in wrapping a consumer beverage container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an intermediate assembly that may be produced in situ and which finds uses in packaging applications. The assembly is formed from three substantially similar sheets of material, two of which may be printed with indicia that may include matching characteristics and the third sheet which is fluted to form a core on to which the two printed sheets are attached. The sheets are preferably pre-printed with high resolution graphics and or textual information prior to being formed into a laminated configuration that can be utilized in corrugated packaging type situations. The intermediate assembly is used in the formation of cartons, packages and the like that are intended to be used in various consumer applications such as parcel delivery, including the shipping and delivery of consumer packaged goods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a temporary card carrier laminate that is produced by using a substantially rigid card base that is coated with a curable material. The coating is used to create a bond between the card base and an over laminate that is readily broken upon application of sufficient tearing pressure. The over laminate is then left substantially free of any adhesive residue after it is removed from the laminate assembly. The temporary laminate is produced through a unique process that includes preparing an over laminate web by printing, then cutting the web into individual segments and placing each of the segments on individual card blanks and then curing the card carrier assemblies. The web and/or card base are printed with indicia at a resolution of greater than about 150 lines per inch.

Abstract: A system and method for creating personalized printed laminates from dissimilar substrates is described and enables the traditional manufacturers of business communications to produce a series of highly individualized imaged materials at a relatively high resolution level. The system and method of the present invention permits the creation of unique products, such as those used in consumer goods packaging, marketing collateral and advertising pieces through the creation of laminates that have a relatively thick core with a thin high quality printed upper layer that could otherwise not be processed through conventional print manufacturing equipment.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a business communication laminate that is constructed from at least two layers having significantly distinct thicknesses. The first layer is provided with printing or imaging having a resolution of greater than about 150 lines per inch. Through preparation of the laminate in accordance with the present invention, high quality graphics and imaging can be applied to materials, such as thick corrugated substrates, to create effective business communication substrates and marketing collateral.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a substantially planar business communication assembly that has one or more mechanically ablated recesses or depressions which are created through the use of rotary bit a portion of the form assembly. The assembly preferably includes first and second portions that are joined to one another to form a composite construction. The business form is typically provided with an ablated depression in one of the two portions. The depression has a depth that is sufficient such that when a removable element is placed within the depression the surface of the removable element is substantially planar with the surface of at least one of the surfaces of the portions used to make up the assembly.

Abstract: A convenience fast food package is provided with at least one removable printed premium that is rendered through the use of high resolution imaging equipment on a central area or portion of the package. The premium is defined in one face of a panel of the package through the use of lines of weakness that allow the premium to be readily removed and utilized by a consumer. The food package of the present invention is produced in accordance with a customer retention and development program.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an open carrier web, a web having a series of regularly occurring openings or spaces that is used in connection with pressure sensitive products, namely labels. The carrier web uses a series of strings or filaments that are spaced from one another and travel in one or more directions depending on the particular configuration of the web that is being used. The open lattice work of the carrier web permits areas of the adhesive to be exposed while at the same time provides enough distance between successive layers of the pressure sensitive products that the adhesive will not cause the layers to become permanently adhered together. The carrier web assembly may be used in connection with continuous pressure sensitive products, that is where the web consists of a single continuous substrate, or alternatively, with a number of discrete individual labels that may be carried on the web.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dimensionally distinct, business communication assemblies, such as those that may be used in preparing products ranging from prime labels to presentation folders that include a substrate having at least one printed face over which a curable coating is applied. The coating, while still in a relatively fluid state is imparted with a regular, repeating pattern which when cured will create a transitional image when the substrate is viewed at visually, perceptually distinct angles.

Abstract: A continuous manufacturing system is provided for producing an intermediate web assembly having a series of regularly occurring preprinted segments that are disposed on a surface of the web. The segments are initially produced in a sheet form which is prepared by rendering high quality images in discrete areas representative of the portions to be subsequently separated to form the segments. The individual segments are cut from the sheet and then are provided to a placer mechanism that sequentially places the segments individually on the web to create an intermittently laminated web assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a unique system that can create pressure sensitive laminate web having either random or regular patterns of discontinuous surface elements or segments that are individually disposed on a surface of a web of material. The surface elements are first printed or imaged, preferably with a high quality imaging device, then cut into individual segments and placed sequentially on a moving web. The intermediate arrangement created by this system ranges from a series of overlapping or shingled ribbons to a regularly spaced configuration of discrete pieces on a web to randomly generated patterns. The resulting intermediate assembly may then be used for a number of uses including prime label applications, marketing or promotional activity and other forms of business communications.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of composite manufacturing systems that are used in the preparation of articles, namely pressure sensitive laminates such as prime labels and tags. The system of the instant specification includes a computer for creating a file, an image generation means for rendering typically a graphical depiction on one or more surfaces of a substrate, an inserter for placing ribbon or label segments and a web processing apparatus. The labels of the present invention are produced in part, initially from a pre-imaged or printed sheet that are then converted or merged to a roll type of format. The sheets are printed with high quality graphics or images which are then slit or cut to size to form ribbons or label segments for the prime label application and then are converted to or merged with a continuously advancing web to create a continuous roll format.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a continuous process that may be utilized to create an intermediate web assembly that includes a plurality of individual prime label segments with each segment having printed portion that has an outline and a pattern coated adhesive disposed on a first web which has an outline such that when the printed portion is applied over the pattern of adhesive, the outlines of each are substantially in alignment with one another. The process is utilized to create intricately shaped prime label products.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of identifiers such as tags and labels, which may be used in advertising, marketing, communications or for designating a source of a particular product or service and relates to a method of manufacturing prime label intermediates in an unique continuous web format. The subject of this application specifically includes pressure sensitive laminates that are produced in a sheet to roll type of format and provided in one or more intermediate configurations to an end user. A series of sheets are pre-printed, then slit or cut to size to create individual ribbons or label segments, with each segment having prime label areas. The prime label segments are then applied to a continuously advancing web so as to create a web having a series of discontinuous label segments disposed thereon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite intermediate web assembly that is produced by using a substrate having magnetic properties and applying a number of individual sheets in an edge-to-edge configuration. A series of preprinted, discrete sheet segments are individually and sequentially laminated by the use of a pattern of adhesive to the web through the use of a placer mechanism that positions each of the segments on the web in a pre-determined pattern. The segments remain free of attachment to one another. The resulting intermediate assembly can be further processed such as by die cutting to produce individual promotional or communication items.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a continuous system for creating high quality pressure sensitive products that can be provided in both a linered and liner free arrangement. The process provides the ability to variably image individual portions of a sheet that is then cut into separate segments which form the intermediate label portions. A release material is applied over one surface of the segment and directly over the printed areas and a pattern of pressure sensitive adhesive is applied to a second surface opposite that of the first surface. The label segments may be die cut and are then may be placed on a temporary carrier web or alternatively can be positioned in a slightly overlapping arrangement to create a temporary web to transport the label segments to a collection or use location.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a continuous manufacturing method and system for generating short production orders of pressure sensitive products having discretely printed indicia on a number of individual segments. The indicia is provided on at least one face of each of the segments and the printing or imaging is at least partially, temporarily concealed with an opaque, removable coating. The segments are prepared through a unique process that enables a sheet to be printed in a number of predetermined areas through use of a high quality image generating device and then the sheet is severed into individual, discrete segments, with each segment potentially representing a single order, portion of an order or production of a customer requirement. The segments may each be provided with additional removable elements such as removable piggyback labels, dry release cards and the like.