Abstract: A pressure sensitive label form construction suitable for processing through a laser printer includes a base sheet having length and width dimensions and an upper surface coated with a release composition; and a label face sheet removably adhesively secured to the upper surface of the base sheet. The label face sheet is die cut into a plurality of individual labels and has an adhesive applied to a lower surface thereof, and a toner-receptive coating applied to an upper surface thereof. The label sheet has a width dimension less than the width dimension of the base sheet so as to avoid adhesive contamination of the printer.

Abstract: A display strip for packages of consumer products comprises a relatively stiff backing member and a thin fascia layer disposed thereon. The fascia layer comprises discrete, detachable sections, to which packages of consumer products are adhered. The force required to remove the detachable section from the backing member is designed to be less than the force with which the package is adhered to the detachable section. When the consumer removes the package from the display, the consumer simultaneously removes the package and the discrete section of the layer.

Abstract: A system for producing a laminated facsimile sheet assembly to cover and conceal a facsimile message on a message sheet comprises a supply of message sheet material which may be a roll of sheet material. A printing head is disposed to print a message on a section of the sheet material. A supply of cover sheet material is disposed to superimposed a cover sheet on the recorded sheet to the message sheet. The attachment means can be spots of pressure sensitive adhesive preapplied in a predetermined pattern to one side of the cover sheet. The over sheet can be part of a roll or one of a pile thereof; other sides of the cover sheets have slippery surfaces to prevent the cover sheets from sticking to each other in a pile. A cutter device can be disposed to cut the message sheets one at a time from the roll of message sheet material; or it can cut both the message sheets one at a time from the roll of message sheet material; or it can cut both the message sheet and superimposed cover sheet taken from a roll thereof.

Abstract: A security label is constructed from label stock having top and bottom faces. A release coat is provided on the label stock bottom face, a non-opaque tie coat provided on the release coat, and an opaque coat of permanent pressure sensitive adhesive provided on the tie coat. The tie coat has a significantly greater affinity for the adhesive than for the release coat. Indicia, such as reverse printed alphanumeric characters, is provided on the tie coat substantially between the adhesive and the tie coat so that "void", or a similar security designation, is indicated if the label stock is removed. A release liner may cover the permanent pressure sensitive adhesive, or paper stock having a second tie coat with repositional adhesive over the tie coat may be provided engaging the permanent pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: A composite label assembly includes a release sheet having first and second sides, with a first cellulose paper label attached by repositional adhesive on the first side, and a second polyester label with permanent pressure sensitive adhesive on the second side. The first label has first indicia relating to an appliance, such as a water heater, while the second label has second indicia relating to the same appliance, e.g. model number and/or serial number. The assembly also includes a shipping label and a warning label. The composite label assembly is easily and readily produced from a web of paper label stock associated with a web of release paper by die cutting paper labels from the label stock and removing the matrix material, and then affixing on the polyester labels directly to the release web.

Abstract: A multi-ply business form has a piggyback label assembly with a tamper evident feature. A first adhesive layer engages a top face of the main ply, a release liner covers the first adhesive layer, a second adhesive layer covers the top face of the release liner, and a polyester imprintable film label covers the second adhesive layer. The tamper evident feature of the label may be provided by portions of the label and second adhesive remaining with a first surface to which the label is applied, while the rest of the second adhesive and label releases, the words "VOID" then appearing in the label. The label may have three distinct parts, two strip portions for sealing specimen bottles, and a block portion for sealing a box containing specimen bottles. The first adhesive has more aggressiveness than the second adhesive.

Abstract: A shipping label that also functions as a packing list comprises a packet having a self-adhesive feature for attaching it to a shipping package with the same security of nonremovability as a standard shipping label. The packing list forms which are under the covering layer of the packet are multilayer composites that stick to the carton when applied but leave the sticky layer when pulled away. The packing list form has a place for the shipping address. The covering layer for the packet is opaque with a clear window overlaying the shipping address area. A packet may contain a plurality of packing list forms stuck one on top of the other. When each packing list form is pulled up it leaves a nonstick film on the one below it.

Abstract: A business form which is configured to cooperate with conventional facsimile machines to minimize the amount of time required to transmit a document includes vertical lines which are broken to extend only partially along the document, rather than extending continuously along the document as was previously conventional. Such discontinuous lines leave open spaces which can take advantage of the ability of a conventional facsimile machine to operate at a faster rate for blank (open) areas than the rate which is normally encountered for "populated" (marked) areas of the document, reducing the overall transmission rate for a given document.

Abstract: An advertising assembly which comprises a paper or polymeric backing layer having opposite major surfaces printed with advertising indicia; and a plurality of sheets each comprising a layer of flexible polymeric material having a coating of repositionable pressure sensitive adhesive on one of its side surfaces on a second end portion adjacent a second end while being free of adhesive on both of its side surfaces along a first end portion. The sheets are releasably adhered in parallel rows to the first surface of the backing layer by the coatings of pressure sensitive adhesive with the sheets in each row being positioned with their side edge surfaces adjacent and with their first end portions aligned, and can be printed with advertising indicia.

Abstract: A pharmacy form including a unitary, elongated sheet having a transverse diecut intermediate the ends thereof defining a label part and an information part in co-planar relation, printed label and information indicia on one face of the sheet and pressure sensitive adhesive on the other face of the sheet extending over said label part and a specified distance onto the information part.

Abstract: Easily removable labels, which are still permanently placed except when it is desired to remove them, are associated with bottles, cans, or like containers. Two different configurations of the labels are provided. In the first configuration a roll of labels is provided with permanent adhesive strips along the edge of each label being in shingled overlapped engagement with the permanent adhesive release coat of an adjacent label. In a second construction a pad of labels is provided with two different types of labels, each type having spaced strips of permanent adhesive along one edge of each of the top and bottom faces, which are staggered with respect to like strips along the edges of the second type of labels in the pad, the types of labels alternating in the pad, and permanent adhesive release coat material being provided in the spaces between the strips of material.

Abstract: A method for determining whether confidential written material has been tampered with. The disclosed invention comprises the following steps: applying a removable adhesive to one side of an opaque paper masking label; cutting intermittent slits in said opaque paper masking label; embossing the adhesive side of said slit opaque paper masking label over confidential written material to be masked such that when said embossed opaque paper masking is removed from said material to be masked, said opaque paper masking label fragments and disintegrates due to the intermittent slits.

Abstract: An intermediate from an I.D. card and method in which paper equipped with a patch of release material is combined with a film carrying pressure sensitive adhesive. The paper is die-cut in a generally rectangular configuration and so also is the film in a fashion so as to permit folding of the film on itself to encapsulate the card.

Abstract: An adhesive form assembly for mounting a detachable form to a surface such as a car window. One version of a form assembly includes a two-sided form, an attachment strip surrounding the two-sided form, and a liner strip substantially coextensive with the attachment strip. The two-sided form may have one or two sheets, comprising a porous material such as paper suitable for type or hand-writing on both sides. To adhere the two-side form to a surface, the liner strip is removed to expose the adhesive layer of the attachment strip and then the exposed adhesive is placed against the surface. To remove the two-sided form from the surface, the two-sided form is detached from the attachment strip without damage because the two-sided form is removably attached to the attachment strip by a perforation. Information may be added to the two-sided form while attached to or separate from a surface. The form assembly also includes a cover sheet for creating duplicate copies of the form.

Abstract: A single panel communication card whose principal function is social expression. The card comprises a card body having a front face, a back face, and no fold; multi-color graphic images of social expression imprinted on the front and back faces; and an exposed surface upon which identifying indicia may be applied. The exposed surface is divided into predetermined regions of specified light reflectance and fluorescence requirements. All colors and images used within these regions are designed to meet the appropriate light reflectance and fluorescence requirements. This enables the exposed surface to be read by light sensitive postal equipment; even when bright and dark colors are present. Prior to mailing the card, the sender signs his/her name, then applies the address and proper postage.

Abstract: A personal identification tag (10) for notation of name, address, medical information, etc. which may be installed inside the shoe of the user. During installation the paper layer (720) may be filled with identification data by the user, the adhesive protective layer (712) may be peeled off and the clear plastic layer (710) may be pressed over the paper layer (720) and held in place by the clear adhesive layer (711) thereby creating a protected notational strip. The second adhesive protective layer (722) may be peeled off and the identification strip (10) may be placed inside a shoe by the user being held in place by an adhesive layer (721). The second adhesive protective layer (722) may be enlarged to form an extension (723) upon which instructions for installation and use of the identification tag (10) may be printed.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing a perforated multiweb folded display product or insert having a width greater than the width of any single web forming a part thereof. The perforated multiweb product is also claimed. Gutterless joints are used to allow the display to lay flat when opened. Perforations allow the insert to be removably bound within a book or magazine. In some embodiments, displays having widths exceeding commercially available web widths are disclosed. In other embodiments, two or more webs are combined to yield web printed single or double magazine inserts or displays having an active viewing width in excess of 70 inches.

Abstract: A multi-layer label for displaying information is disclosed which includes at least two layers which may be repeatedly partially separated and re-adhered to one another, such that a portion of the outer surface of a lower layer is exposed upon separation of a portion of an upper layer from it. The inner surface of the upper layer of the label is coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive. To form a lift tab for the upper layer at least one corner of the inner surface is either coated with varnish to deaden the adhesive, or alternatively, a corner is not coated with adhesive. The outer surface of the lower layer is selectively coated with an adhesive release material such that the coated portion releasably bonds to the inner surface of the upper layer, and, the portion of the outer surface of the lower layer not coated with the adhesive release layer permanently bonds to the upper layer thus forming a hinge between the two layers. A method and apparatus for manufacturing a multi-layer label is also disclosed.

Abstract: A wagering, promotional or novelty product having a concealed message includes a sheet having an outer surface, ink visibly disposed on the outer surface in a first pattern, and transparent film overlying at least a portion of the inked outer surface and secured to the ink on the outer surface 8ortion in selected differentially adherent patterns, the first pattern being visible through the film. Removal of the film from the inked outer surface portion also removes the ink in one of the selected patterns to reveal a desired pattern of deinked outer surface and thereby render visible the previously concealed message.

Abstract: Color change devices which are capable of undergoing a color change on bending. The devices comprise a flexible substrate having a color generating metal (e.g. a valve metal such as Ta or Nb) at at least one surface and an intimately contacting optically thin anodic film covering the color generating metal and generating a visible color by light interference and absorption effects. The thin anodic film is produced by anodizing the color generating metal in the presence of an adhesion-reducing agent (e.g. a fluoride) for weakening the normally tenacious bond between the anodic film and the metal. Devices of this kind capable of being activated by bending, as well as by separation of the constituent layers, are produced by carrying out the anodization step in the presence of a particular concentration of the adhesion reducing agent from a narrow range (e.g. 40-350 ppm of fluoride).

Abstract: A heat-sensitive adhesive sheet for bonding a pair of information-recorded faces, belonging to the same sheet or two different sheets of recording material, together by application of heat thereto, which comprises three or more layers, including a support and a synthetic resin layer coated on either side of the support, having a peeling resistance ranging from 10 to 150 g/50 mm between the support and each synthetic resin layer in the T-peel test performed at a peeling speed of 300 mm/min. in the atmosphere of 20.degree. C.

Abstract: A marking label for a component product P to establish the physical movements thereof in the course of a production cycle in which this component product P is incorporated as a component of a composite product. The label comprising a single support having three parts (1, 2, 3) each provided with an identical identification code (4). A first of these parts (1) is a self-adhesive marking label of the component product P. A second of these parts (2) comprises a plurality of self-adhesive detachable identification tags (5) for the component product P. The third of these parts (3) comprises a self-adhesive label for the composite product and has marked thereon a plurality of target areas for the identification tags (5) not only of the mentioned component product P but also for other self-adhesive identification tags from other component products that make up the composite product.

Abstract: In concealment sheets for information recording paper, adhered to the same, such as facsimile recording paper or the like, for the purpose of concealing information displayed on the information recording paper, a transparent protective layer for protecting the information displayed on the information recording paper is provided on at least one surface of a sheet base, and the protective layer is peeled away from the sheet base and then can be moved to the side of the information recording paper after it is adhered to the information recording paper. With the above construction, deterioration of the information, such as the deterioration of the characters displayed on the facsimile recording paper or the like, can be prevented. The paper can be prevented from curling by stiffening the facsimile recording paper. What is more, falsification of displayed information can be prevented.

Abstract: A method of making a label-equipped sheet and product in which an elongated release liner has one face thereof equipped with pressure sensitive adhesive and adhered to one surface of a base stock web, the base stock web being diecut in a closed perimeter within the confines of the release liner, the diecutting including a generally linear segment which is adjacent an area of the release liner free of release material to provide a longitudinally-extending liner band adhesively secured to the web.

Abstract: A telegram blank is described comprising a single sheet printed on only one face and sub-divided into three portions a first of which defines a telegram destination and identification field and the second consecutive to the first, defines a telegram text field After printing the three portions are folded in zig zag fashion and glued together along glue strips in such a way that the identification field remains visible from the outside and the third portion covers the text field. The first portion is provided with a delivery confirmation zone delimited by perforated lines to facilitate separation thereof, and the longitudinal edges of the blank are also provided with perforated lines to facilitate opening the telegram.

Abstract: A two-part sheet construction (10) that may be separated into its individual parts without tearing is provided. First (12) and second (22) sheet segments, each segment having front (14, 24) and back (16, 26) sides and first (18, 24) and second (20, 30) opposed edges overlap each other at the second edge (20) of the first sheet segment (12) and the first edge (28) of the second sheet segment (22). The segments (12, 22) are joined together by a coating of a repeatedly releasable self-stick adhesive (32) applied to the first sheet segment (12) where the first sheet segment (12) is overlapped by the second sheet segment (22). Substantially the entirety of each of the front sides (14, 24) of both sheet segments (12, 22) are exposed when the segments are joined. A plurality of the two-part sheet constructions (10) may be stacked and formed into a pad of overlapping sheets (36) by joining the first edges (18 ) of the first sheet segments (12) together.

Abstract: A machine readable form for indicating one or a plurality of selections among a group of options presented on the form. A form member, preferably paper, has printed thereon a plurality of options. Each option has associated therewith a printed machine readable code, for example a bar code. Each machine readable code is initially blocked from the machine scanner by a removable cover such as a removable opaque label. When one or more of the options is selected, the associated covers are manually removed from the chosen codes only. When the entire form is scanned, the machine will be able to read and record only those codes which have been exposed by removal of the cover previously situated over those particular codes. Forms utilizing the disclosed invention provide an increased degree of accuracy in reading and recording preprinted selections on forms.

Abstract: Overall shape replicates of objects of known shape and size are formed of a thin sheet material and are provided on a first side with one or more reference marks and/or apertures at positions which correspond to specific locations on the corresponding object at which support force should be provided for securely mounting the object to a supporting surface. In a preferred embodiment, the other side of each replicate is provided with a pressure-sensitive, releasable adhesive material, preferably leaving an edge portion of each replicate free of adhesive to enable temporary releasable adhesion of the replicate to the support surface. Repeatable removal of a replicate enables the user to visualize the corresponding object in harmony with other objects and/or nearby features.

Abstract: A multi-layer label to be applied to a blow molded plastic container during the molding process, wherein a removable portion of the label can be easily removed, yet the label provides a smooth and attractive label surface after being molded to the container. Preferably the label includes a removable top sheet composed of a latex impregnated paper releasably adhered to the base sheet at a side opposite the plastic container. The top sheet is adhered to the base sheet by a dry residue adhesive in a manner which allows uniform and simultaneous shrinkage to occur between the base sheet and the top sheet as the molded container cools and shrinks, while also allowing subsequent removal of the top sheet from the base sheet, leaving a nontacky and visually unobstructed base sheet and removed section of the top sheet.

Abstract: A composite resealable outsert and method for making the same, which produces a pressure sensitive applied resealable and clear laminate protected multi-fold outsert that provides product manufacturers with a convenient and economical device to satisfactorily meet increasing requirements for accommodating close retained association of previously printed product use and precautionary information outserts directly with the product by affixment and re-use protected attachment thereof either to the product container or the product itself rather than by the otherwise usual and typical method of simple loosely inserted outsert deposit within the product container.

Abstract: A gaming form such as a lottery ticket or the like, and a method for constructing the same, employ a biodegradable and recyclable paper substrate as the base, made from recycled fibers provided with carbon black for a high degree of opacity, and having biodegradable binders and coating layers made from water based coatings. The gaming form includes an opaque paper substrate which can be partly recycled fibers in a protein based binder, and defines the base of the form. The base, which is black, is coated with titanium oxide layers to resemble white paper. Indicia affecting the value of the form, for example indicia indicating winning status, is printed on the coating and covered with a non-concealing varnish protective layer, and by a water-based scratch-off coating, which also is environmentally safe. Successive layers of scratch-off coating and the inks applied to the form generally, are water based dispersions of resins, fillers, pigments and surfactants. A non-stick powder is applied as a last step.

Abstract: A printable sheet having one or more separable identification or the like is disclosed. A face sheet is overlyingly adhered to a backing sheet by a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive. The rear surface of the face sheet is pattern coated with a release agent only in regions disposed in registration with the cards to be formed as portions of the face sheet. A cut line is formed through the face sheet along the perimeters of the cards so that the cards may be readily peeled away leaving the remainder of the face sheet adhered to the backing sheet. The printable sheet may be imprinted on automated printing devices and is particularly suited for printing with a laser printer. Also disclosed is a method for making the printable sheet.

Abstract: A business form that may be easily and inexpensively produced provides a security feature while allowing ready printing of variable information on carbonless sheets, and ready utilization of variable security information. Top and bottom sheets of base paper have their bottom and top surfaces, respectively, in engagement with each other. A label is applied to the top surface of the bottom sheet, underlying a blockout printing strip on the top surface of the top sheet. Carbonless imaging means, such as a self-imaging coating on the label and top surface of the bottom sheet (or a CB coating on the bottom surface of the top sheet and a CF coating on the top surface of the bottom sheet, at least at the label), transfer variable data printed on the blockout printing to the label, and preferably to part of the bottom sheet adjacent the label. An adhesive strip, with release tape over it, may be provided on the bottom surface of the bottom sheet.

Abstract: An identification card intermediate includes a transparent plastic substrate with a base stock and release liner each covering about half of the substrate. Indicia is printed on a first face of the base stock. A sticker, having indicia printed on a first face of it, is connected by repositional adhesive to the release liner. The release liner and base stock are connected by permanent adhesive to the plastic substrate. A number of stickers may be provided on the release liner, each including a phone number (e.g. different phone numbers), or providing basically the same information in different languages. An identification card is produced by removing the sticker from the release liner and placing it on the base stock, then removing the release liner from the substrate, and moving the substrate over the first face of the base stock.

Abstract: A business form, and intermediate for constructing the form, suitable for use as a packing list or invoice. A regular (bond) sheet of paper is constructed into three approximately equal size panels which are Z-folded about fold lines. The first face of the first panel has address indicia printed on it, while the second face of the third panel has two or more strips of transfer tape disposed on it, spaced from each other and parallel to the lines of weakness, facilitating attachment of the form to a package. Invoice information is preferably printed on the first face of the second and third panels. The panels are held together in a packaging slip configuration by strips of pressure seal adhesive. In use, by detaching various portions of the form along perforations the form can be folded about a pressure seal adhesive line between the second and third panels second face adjacent the second fold line, and along the second fold line so that the first face second and third panels (invoices) are readily seen.

Abstract: A label dispensing sheet includes a backing sheet having a layer of a pressure sensitive adhesive releasing material on one face and having a weakened line across its width, a row of adhesive labels releasably disposed on the backing sheet overlying the weakened line, and a release strip releasably disposed on the backing overlying the weakened line. The release strip has a weakened line at a position offset from the weakened line in the backing. This permits a user to grasp and pull away the release strip, exposing the ends of the labels for easy removal. The labels may, for example, be thin, plastic index tabs for labelling book pages.

Abstract: A method and articles by which registered lost personal acessory items such as keyrings containing keys can be returned by U.S. Mail to their owner without compromise of security, consisting of an identification tag with a unique barcode indicia or similar identifier, a registration card with identical barcode and owner-written address information requiring no transcription, and a central registry capable of entering, storing, and retrieving one from among an unlimited number of registrations by laser and computer technology, with separate, redundant storage methods for registry protection.

Abstract: A multi-segment label set form especially for use in the testing of drugs. One embodiment has a first label segment with a permanent adhesive backing layer and second and third label segments with temporary adhesive backing layers. The first and second label segments contain information to identify the patient participating in the test, the drug being tested, and other study information. The third label segment contains or can be marked to contain hidden information as to whether the particular patient has been prescribed a drug or a placebo. The hidden information is concealed by a cover portion of the third label segment which can be removed by the patient's physician in the event of medical emergency. The first and third label segments are cut with tamper evident slits. V-cut cusps or notches are disposed between the first and second label segments to facilitate removal of the second and third label segments from the first label segment.

Abstract: A self-adhesive label comprising a self-adhesive label base portion which is carried on a backing of release material, a printed region on the upper surface of the label base portion, and a sheet which is adhered to the label base portion adjacent the respective printed region and a cover which is adhered to the label base portion, the cover being openable to permit across to the sheet, the sheet and the cover being adhered to the label base portion by respective first and second portions of an adhesive layer which has been applied to the label base portion, the cover being not adhered directly to the sheet; and a method for producing one or more of such labels.

Abstract: An identification card intermediate is constructed so that it has a multi-part construction overlying the base stock of the intermediate. The basic web, comprising a transparent plastic substrate with a base stock covering the first side and a release liner covering the second side, is mated with one or more paper webs and carbon sheet webs so that paper and carbon sheets overlie the base stock of the basic web. A glue pattern adjacent one edge of the base stock holds the paper and carbon sheets in place, and a perforation line through the webs allows detachment of the overlying paper and carbon sheets from the base stock.

Abstract: A retail coupon document contains two coupons which are hidden from a coupon user, the coupons being for different values. The user selects and pulls one of two intersecting pull strips, thereby revealing one of the coupons and destroying the other, depending upon which pull strip is selected. The pull strips are formed by perforated division lines which are so arranged that a downstream portion of each pull strip passes through one of the coupons. Thus, the revealed (non-destroyed) coupon will possess such downstream perforations. The perforated division lines are formed in a two-ply panel of the coupon and are arranged such that each pull strip is less resistant to being pulled off in an upstream portion thereof than in a downstream portion thereof. The division lines are formed in both plies, with the perforations in one ply being staggered relative to the perforations in the other ply in at least a downstream section of the coupon.

Abstract: Equipment identification plate, carries, in a first zone of one of its faces, an identification number, and in a second zone, information relating to the identification authority to which it is appropriate to apply in order to obtain particulars relating to the holder of the identification number. The other face of the plate is adhesive, and bears an inscription transferable by adhesive bonding onto a wall of the equipment to be identified during the fitting of the plate, and is capable of appearing unalterably should the plate be torn off so as to indicate the theft of the equipment.

Abstract: A retail coupon document contains two paper coupons which are hidden from a coupon user, the coupons being for different values. The user selects and pulls one of two intersecting pull strips, thereby revealing one of the coupons and destroying the other, depending upon which pull strip is selected. The pull strips are formed by perforated division lines which are so arranged that each pull strip passes through one of the coupons, whereby the revealed (non-destroyed) coupon will possess perforations of one of the pull strips. The pull strips are oriented parallel to a longer dimension of each coupon and parallel to the grain of the paper.

Abstract: A couponing system by which a consumer selects one of two coupons, hidden from the consumer, by pulling one of two, non-intersection zipper pulls which shears, destroys and renders invalid the non-selected coupon, while keeping intact the selected coupon.

Abstract: A business form having a removable label associated with it is made from a paper ply and a piece of transfer tape. The adhesive face of the transfer tape is attached to the paper ply rear face with the side edges of the transfer tape between tractor openings in the paper ply. At least one die cut is formed in the paper ply front face to define, with adhesive from the transfer tape, at least one label, and preferably a plurality of labels. A perforation may be provided in the paper ply at the interiormost edge of the transfer tape, and at the tractor openings most remote from the transfer tape. The paper ply may be the top ply of a multi ply form. During manufacture of the form, the die cut area surrounding the lables is removed to expose the release portion of the transfer tape, and that part of the form remote from the transfer tape, as well as the labels, can be simultaneously printed as the form is fed through a printer utilizing the tractor openings.

Abstract: A self-service sales system for large containers such as pet food bags and the like includes a fixture having a plurality of container or bag shelves. A price channel positioned at each of the shelves contains product identification and marketing information. In addition, a plurality of Universal Product Code (UPC) symbol pads are fixed to the price channels. The symbol pads are attached by an adhesive coated foam strip. The pad contains a plurality of removable sheets, each of which are imprinted with a product description and UPC code. The purchaser may remove a sheet corresponding to each product to be purchased. The sheets are taken to the checkout counter where the UPC code is read. After payment for the product, the retailer retrieves the product for the customer.

Abstract: A couponing system by which a consumer selects one of two coupons, hidden from the consumer, by pulling one of two zipper pulls which shears, destroys and renders invalid the non-selected coupon, while keeping intact the selected coupon.

Abstract: Flexible composite material is provided upon which a facsimile message containing both confidential and nonconfidential information can be recorded. In general, the composite material comprises a recording layer and a cover layer. The recording layer has a predetermined width and a longitudinal extent which varies in length consistent with the length of the recorded message. The cover layer is disposed over the recording layer to define a confidential message recording area and at least one non-confidential message recording area. Both message recording areas extend along the longitudinal extent of the recording layer. The cover layer permits recording upon the non-confidential area and confidential area, while concealing the confidential message prior to the cover's removal.

Abstract: A label having a sublimation transferred image constituted of an image-receiving sheet, comprising a tacky layer, a sheet substrate and an image-receiving layer laminated in this order on a peeling sheet. The tacky layer, sheet substrate and image-receiving layer form a label portion, and the image-receiving sheet has a structure peelable between the label portion and the peeling sheet. The label has one or more frames of sublimation transferred images formed by transfer of a sublimable dye in a colorant layer of a heat transfer sheet by heating according to an image information. The label portion is applied with half-cut treatment with cutting lines for sectionalizing every frame of the sublimation transferred image.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a patch which is easily applied to motion picture film, a jig and a method for using the same. The patch may act as a splice to connect two lengths of film which require repair or which must be joined together to produce a complete presentation. The patch may also be applied along a predetermined position of the film to carry control information which may be used to control the sequence of events in a movie theater. In some applications, the patch may serve both a splicing as well as an information-carrying function. The patch can be rapidly and accurately positioned and attached to the film by use of a novel splicing jig and results in a splice which does not leave any adhesive residue about the film sprocket holes or on the jig.