Label Patents (Class 283/81)
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Patent number: 7086666Abstract: An information-bearing laminar assembly, suitable for use as an identification card, is disclosed. The assembly is characterized by the provision therein of an embedded halftone image security feature that becomes visible essentially only when the assembly is view in transmitted light. The information-bearing laminar assembly comprises an inner information-bearing layer interposed between a first and a second light-transmissive protective outer layer. The inner layer contains both visible information-bearing indicia and an imagewise halftone pattern of laser-ablated microholes. The light-transmissivity of the information-bearing inner layer within said half-tone pattern is imagewise differentiated at each microhole as a function of the microhole's penetration depth. Sandwiched between the protective outer layers, the halftone pattern is imperceptible when the information-bearing laminar assembly is viewed in reflections and perceptible when the information-bearing laminar assembly is viewed in transmission.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2004Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Digimarc CorporationInventor: Jack T. Richardson
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Patent number: 7077435Abstract: A label structure and method, with the label structure including a base panel for affixing to a surface and having a back face having an adhesive applied thereon. A first leaflet is positioned adjacent to a front face of the base panel. The first leaflet comprises a first folded panel having a first fold extending substantially parallel to a first axis of the label structure. A second leaflet is positioned forward of the first leaflet such that the first leaflet is positioned substantially between the second leaflet and the base panel with the second leaflet being stacked on the first leaflet. The second leaflet comprises a second folded panel having a second fold extending substantially parallel to the first axis of the label structure. A laminating layer overlies the base panel, the first leaflet, and the second leaflet.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2001Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Inventor: Randy G. Cowan
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Patent number: 7070104Abstract: An article scannable by a data capture device has an informational surface and a signature section disposed on the informational surface. The signature section has a signature area and at least two alignment bars A first alignment bar is disposed at a first end of the signature section relative to writing direction. A second alignment bar is disposed at the end of the signature section opposite the first end. The first and second alignment bars are within the signature section.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: The United States Postal ServicesInventors: Karen E. Schenck, Charles E. Bravo
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Patent number: 7070841Abstract: An insulating label stock includes a thermal insulating layer, which may a fiberfill batt. The batt is laminated to at least one layer of film, paper or fabric. The label stock can be wrapped around a container, such as a can, bottle or pouch. The label stock may be coated with a coating material so that it is printable, thus imparting both insulating properties and print capability to a container.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2001Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Thomas E. Benim, Susan Gogol Chamberlin, Jeffrey Allen Chambers, Steven R. Cosentino, Peter R. Hunderup, Ross A. Lee, Susan D. Procaccini
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Patent number: 7068356Abstract: Method and system for detecting authenticate products based upon alteration of emission characteristics due to interaction of the emissions with the product and the container.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2003Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Sun Chemical CorporationInventors: Anthony Saglimbeni, Henry F. McInerney, Rakesh Vig, Peter Miller
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Patent number: 7063874Abstract: The present invention discloses a paperback rider instantly redeemable coupon (IRC) including a booklet disposed on a liner having an adhesive backing layer, a first clear film laminate disposed on the booklet, and an IRC having a second clear film laminate disposed thereon. The IRC may be releasably affixed to the first clear film laminate by perforations. The invention further includes a paperback rider instantly redeemable coupon (IRC) including, a booklet disposed on a liner having an adhesive backing layer, a clear film laminate disposed on the booklet, and an IRC releasably affixed to the first clear film laminate by clean release adhesive. The invention also provides a method of manufacturing the paperback rider instantly redeemable coupons (IRC) described above.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2003Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: RayPress CorporationInventors: Thomas D. Ray, III, Steve A. Posey, Robert J. Alden
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Patent number: 7060353Abstract: An adhesive tape having a backing of oriented thermoplastic film, to whose lower face the following layers are applied: a) a partial primer layer which is anchored to the thermoplastic film, b) a first release layer applied over the partial primer layer, and any thermoplastic film, the release layer anchoring better to the primer layer than to the thermoplastic film, c) at least one second release layer applied over the first release layer, the second release layer(s) anchoring better to the previous release layer than the first release layer to the thermoplastic film, d) a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer applied over the last release layer and anchoring better to the last release layer than the first release layer to the thermoplastic film and the adhesive layer is adhered to a pressure-sensitive base than the first release layer to the thermoplastic film.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2001Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Tesa AGInventors: Ulrich Otten, Dieter Wenninger
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Patent number: 7055862Abstract: A label assembly comprises a support sheet of a paper material defining opposite surfaces, an adhesive coating applied to one side of the support sheet, and a printing paper defining opposite front and rear surfaces. The rear surface of the printing paper is releasably fixed to the support sheet in facial contact therewith through the adhesive coating and the printing paper is divided into individual paper labels or paper tags which are individually removable from the support sheet. The label assembly constitutes a label assembly which is readily printable in a laser jet or any similar printing machine such as an ink jet printer or a typewriter which label system consequently rendering it possible to provide a printing on a specific label for identifying a lever arch file or ring binder by means of the label assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2000Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Dry Label Denmark APSInventor: Henning Viby
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Patent number: 7048308Abstract: A pharmaceutical script includes a face sheet laminated to a liner by an adhesive therebetween. The face sheet includes a removable label defined by a perimeter diecut. The label includes an excisable tab spaced inboard from a surrounding rim. The tab includes a slit along one edge thereof. And, the label and tab are removable together from the liner to expose adhesive on the label rim, without adhesive being exposed on the tab.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2003Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: NCR CorporationInventor: Paul C. Blank
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Patent number: 7048980Abstract: A label is bonded to the inner ply of a two ply barrier film in which an outer ply of the barrier film is removable, leaving the label in place against the inner ply of the barrier film.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2004Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: WS Packaging Group, Inc.Inventor: Daniel R. Fulwiler
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Patent number: 7045186Abstract: Radio frequency identification labels are made in a high speed and effective manner in a variety of different ways utilizing a number of different sources of RFID inlets, each inlet including an antenna and a chip. A plurality of webs are matched together and RFID labels are die cut from the webs, to produce lined RFID labels. Alternatively linerless RFID labels are produced from a composite web with a release material on one face and pressure sensitive adhesive on the other, the labels formed by perforations in the web.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2002Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Moore North America, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Grabau, Nancy G. Mitchell, Thomas P. Nash, Eric V. Palmer, Adele C. Shipston, John R. Soltysiak
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Patent number: 7040665Abstract: A carrier sheet comprising a printed paper sheet having an integrated detachable card with a magnetic backing and method of manufacturing same is described. The carrier sheet is comprised of a printed paper sheet having printed matter on at least a front face thereof. The printed matter contains card information printed in a card area. A polyfilm patch is adhered over the card area and over the card information printed thereon. A thin flexible patch of magnet material is adhesively secured on a rear face of the paper sheet and extends over the card area. A die-cut is made in the sheet and delineates the contour of the card area and extends through the polyfilm patch, the paper sheet and partly into the patch of magnet material to form a burstable region along said die-cut to hold the card in the carrier sheet. The die-cut can have any ornamental shape.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2001Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Relizon Canada Inc.Inventors: William Dale Ritchie, Christopher Robert Cox, Bill Garland
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Patent number: 7029738Abstract: A card label having a system for discouraging its non-authorized removal and reuse, which initiate an incontrollable combustion process that completely damage the card label and its information and included circuitry when it is attempted to remove the card label from a surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignees: Dinformatica del Noroeste S.A. de C.V., Centro de Investigacion en Materiales Avanzados S.C.Inventors: Alfredo Aguilar Elguezabal, Luis de la Torre Sáenz, Alejandro López Ortiz, Manuel Román Aguirre, Oscar Ayala Valenzuela
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Patent number: 7025382Abstract: An index tab labeling system for use with suspended file folder of the type having vertical slots along an upper margin, the labeling system comprising a flexible index tab having a single layer of flexible material with lugs for insertion into the vertical slots in the file folder. A pad of labels is affixed to the index tab by a releasable adhesive. The pad of labels has multiple labels which are held to each other by releasable adhesive. The user may write index information on the uppermost label and when the index information requires changing, the uppermost label may be peeled off and the next label is made available for index information to be entered thereon. A pad of three labels is considered to be optimum. When all the labels in one pad are used, a new pad of labels may be releasably adhered to the index tab. In an alternative embodiment, each of the labels may be supplied with a portion that does not have a releasable adhesive applied to it.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2004Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Inventor: Joey Martin Wiggins
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Patent number: 7018502Abstract: A label includes a base label having upper and lower opposed surfaces and first and second opposed ends. A base adhesive coats the lower surface of the base label. A top panel overlies the upper surface of the base label and is joined to the base label adjacent the first end. The top panel has an upper surface. A tab having upper and lower opposed surfaces overlies the upper surface of the base label. An adhesive patch is interposed between the base label and the tab adjacent the second end. The adhesive patch secures the lower surface of the tab to the upper surface of the base label. A laminate cover overlies the top panel and the tab. A laminate adhesive secures the laminate cover to the upper surface of the top panel and releasably joins the laminate cover to the upper surface of the tab.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Pharmagraphics (Southeast), LLCInventors: Carl W. Treleaven, Glenn A. Grosskopf
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Patent number: 7017946Abstract: A card and business form assembly and method for making same. The assembly includes a printable carrier sheet having a card that is releasably attached to the sheet by a backer.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2002Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Inventor: David H. Behnen
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Patent number: 7016752Abstract: A method of and system for labeling containers of prescribed medicine is provided wherein a photograph of a patient is taken using a camera. The photograph is then stored on a computer as a computer software object. When a prescription is filled for the patient, the photograph is printed on the label along with prescription information and the label is attached to the container.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1999Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Rxperts, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Ruben, Allen Yeung
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Patent number: 7010877Abstract: A label assembly having multiple viewing areas and indicia portions is disclosed. A label is affixed to a non-opaque container, such as a glass or plastic bottle. The container contains an opaque substance, such as a consumable beverage. In one embodiment, the label includes two vertically separated viewing areas through which indicia portions on the inward side of the label on the opposite side of the bottle can be viewed. Thus, as the beverage is consumed below a first level, the first indicia portion becomes viewable through the first viewing area. As the beverage is consumed below a second level, the second indicia portion becomes viewable through the second viewing area. The first indicia portion is optionally an inquiry or question, and the second indicia portion is optionally a response or answer which is logically related to the first indicia portion. Packages of such containers can be assembled having various configurations of categories of subject matter contained in the indicia portion pairs.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2003Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Inventor: Roger W. Geary
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Patent number: 7007423Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesive label, a resealable package provide with such a label and a label web. The package has an openable flap (14) defined by an arcuate indication (16). The label (12) is adhesively fixed to the package body for the purpose of resealably sealing the flap. The label has a top portion forming a gripping tab (20) and two leg portions (22) extending in a diverging manner from the gripping tab (20) and defining between them a central recess (23). The label is integrated with at least one projecting indicator portion (24) for each leg portion (22), which indicator portions are adapted to be separated from the label (12) when the package (10) is opened for the first time. The leg portions with the projecting indicator portions (24) form a first contour on the convex side of the indication (16) and the leg portions (22) form a second contour on the concave side of the indication (16), which is complementary to the first contour.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2002Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Regath HBInventors: Thomas Andersson, Carl-Olof Norlin
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Patent number: 7005171Abstract: The color card or display device of the invention has one or more paint color swatches or chips which are removable from a base and are repositionable and adhesively affixable to another substrate remote from the color card or display device. The color card with repositionable paint swatches provides swatches which may be remounted onto furniture, walls, other samples and fabrics to aid the consumer of the color to select the color on the swatch and match it with other colors and the environment for which the color is intended.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2002Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Color Communications, Inc.Inventors: Stanley I. Lerner, Steven B. Winter
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Patent number: 7005170Abstract: An assembly for providing information about an individual such as a lost child includes an envelope and an information sheet releasably adhesively connected to the rear panel of the envelope. The information sheet is manually removable from the rear envelope panel for insertion into the envelope. Removal of the information sheet exposes the adhesive on the envelope rear panel and the adhesive is used to apply the envelope to an individual's clothing.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2003Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Inventors: Marne L. Simpson, Stephen M. Simpson
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Patent number: 7000951Abstract: A printable form is disclosed having a detachable wristband and removable labels. The form includes a first layer having a separable area in the form of a wristband which allows the wristband to be separated from the form. A second layer is bonded to the first layer by an adhesive and has labels which are die cut out of the material of the second layer. The bond between the first layer and the die cut labels is a releaseable bond, allowing the labels and the adhesive contained thereon to be removed from the first layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2003Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: Chicago Tag and Label, Inc.Inventor: F. Paul Valenti, Jr.
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Patent number: 7001654Abstract: A continuous lenticular label construction including a lenticular assemblies joined with a continuous web so that the lenticules of the assemblies are transverse to the longitudinal axis of the web. A method of manufacture includes: advancing a continuous web of label stock and securing the lenticular assemblies to the continuous web with that lenticules of the lenticular assemblies oriented perpendicular to the length of the continuous web. Optionally, the continuous web defines or includes a window through which the lenticular assemblies are viewed.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2003Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: CCL Label, Inc.Inventors: Guy S. Kiraly, Donald P. Klein, Brian J. Baumgart
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Patent number: 6994899Abstract: A curl resistant single substrate label sheet, and in-line high speed method for making same, for use with conventional printers, including at least one body portion, at least one label portion, and at least one release liner portion, all of which are made of a common substrate permitting the use of the label sheet with conventional printers including off the shelf laser printers, including duplex printers. The label portion may include multiple individual labels that may extend all the way to the edges of the label sheet. The label sheet may contain printed indicia on all portions of the label sheet and permit the end user to print on all exposed surfaces. The label sheet may include at least one score across the grain of the substrate to increase the rigidity of the label and further prevent curling.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2003Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: The Cyril-Scott CompanyInventors: Leslie E. McClelland, Chad Stephenson
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Patent number: 6994249Abstract: A system and method for drug management using transferable labels provides a chain of identity for medications from their arrival in a pharmacy to administration to a patient. Drug information is read, in some embodiments optically, and imprinted on a transferable label optionally fabricated of low stretch, chemical resistant material, that is attached to the medication package. The transferable label is checked to make sure that it correctly corresponds to the drug information. At the time of preparation for administration, the transferable label is transferred from the medication package to the administration device, typically a syringe or dose cup. The health care giver scans the patient identification information, usually found on an identification bracelet, the transferable label, and optionally, a unique code belonging to the administering party. The system will reject non-matches between scanned inputs, and may be configured with a variety of safety steps, displays, and reports.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2003Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Cardinal Health Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Anthony Peterka, James Robert Martin
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Patent number: 6994937Abstract: The invention provides a hologram transfer foil (1) comprising, that includes, in order from top to bottom, a substrate (7), a volume hologram layer (2) releasably stacked on substrate (7) and comprising a volume hologram in a cured resin layer, a first heat seal layer (3) and a second heat seal layer (4). In use, the hologram transfer foil (1) is applied on the second heat seal layer (4) side over an application member. The adhesion force of volume hologram layer (2) to the application member is larger than a material fracture force for the volume hologram layer or the application member, so that the hologram transfer layer can be applied by thermo-compression to the application member. This hologram transfer foil is useful for illegal copying of the hologram layer because when the volume hologram is forcibly peeled from the application, a material fracture of the volume hologram layer or application member occurs.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2001Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tetsuya Toshine, Hiroyuki Ohtaki, Kenji Ueda
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Patent number: 6996543Abstract: In order to verify the authenticity of manufactured goods, a smart tag is attached to the goods containing encrypted authentication information, such as a serial number, a description of the good's physical appearance or chemical decomposition, its color, or digital images of the good etc. The encryption procedure comprises public/private key encryption with zero-knowledge protocols. Zero knowledge protocols allow a smart tag to be authenticatable and yet be duplication resistant by allowing the verifying agent to convince him/herself that the smart tag is authentic without revealing its authentication information. The verification procedure can be done using a reader at a point of sale (POS) machine equipped with the appropriate public key and zero-knowledge protocols to decrypt the authentication information. A printed version of the serial number or other authentication information may be placed on the goods in human readable form to quickly verify the information electronically read from the smart tag.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1998Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Don Coppersmith, Claude A. Greengard, Charles P. Tresser, Chai Wah Wu
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Patent number: 6991261Abstract: Labels having a permanent section and at least one removable coupon section are made from polymeric sheets or rolls suitable for printing and forming, at high rates of production, blown or injection in-mold labeled plastic containers are based on a polymeric white opaque, transparent, translucent or contact clear substrate monoaxially oriented and having a thickness in the range of 0.002 to 0.008 inches. The polymer film is reverse pattern-printed with an abhesive coextensive with the detachable portion then overcoated on the container-facing side with a continuous coating of heat activatable adhesive. Such sheet or roll can be printed and then cut into individual labels for affixing to the container as part of a in-molding process. Recyclable containers are provided at high speed without missing labels or doubled labels due to feeding problems.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2001Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: Multi-Color CorporationInventors: Peter J. Dronzek, Jr., Wallace J. Zychowski, Jeffrey P. Bau
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Patent number: 6991259Abstract: The present invention is a business form with an integrated card. The form comprises a base paper layer having top and bottom surfaces and a periphery, a primary film layer having top and bottom surfaces and a periphery, a breakaway layer coated on the top surface within the periphery of the primary film layer, and an adhesive layer wherein the breakaway layer is adhesively secured to the bottom of the secondary film layer, at least one die cut through the top and bottom surfaces within the periphery of the form layer, through the adhesive layer, and through the breakaway layer. The die cut base paper layer, adhesive layer and breakaway layer comprise an information card wherein the breakaway layer has a greater affinity for the adhesive layer than the top surface of the primary film layer such that when the information card is removed from the form, the breakaway layer stays adhered to the bottom surface of the base paper layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2001Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: Strata-Tac, Inc.Inventors: Andrew M. Schwarzbauer, Charles L. Casgrande
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Patent number: 6989183Abstract: A form that incorporates either a label or card such that the form can be reliably printed on by the end user and manufactured less expensively. The integrated label form includes a top printable substrate and a liner substrate mated together by an adhesive. The top printable substrate serves at least partially as removable portions capable of being reapplied. Weakened lines of substrate may be provided to define removable portions on the top printable substrate. The form also may include a similar printable substrate mated to the other side of the liner by adhesive. Weakened lines of substrate also may formed in the second substrate to define removable portions. The integrated card form includes a printable substrate and a first and second laminate mated to the substrate and together by an adhesive. Weakened lines of substrate and first laminate define an integrated removable portion capable of being held in the form by the second laminate and easily removed manually when desired.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2003Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: Malessa Partners, L.L.C.Inventor: John J. McKillip
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Patent number: 6984083Abstract: A die cut printed blank (10) providing a bisectional, continuous printed surface (24) defined by non-magnetic and magnetic sheets (12,14) joined with an adhesion seam (36) is disclosed. The blank (10) broadly includes a printable sheet (12), a magnetic sheet (14) coupled to the printable sheet (12), a coating carrier (16) applied to the magnetic sheet (14), and a plurality of die cuts (18) in the magnetic sheet (14). The coating carrier (16) is a thin solid liner having a relatively low coefficient of friction that is formed by applying a curable liquid to the rear face (34b) of the magnetic layer (34) and then UV curing the liquid to form the solid liner (16). The coating carrier (16) retains the magnetic sheet (14) together after the sheet (14) has been die cut and enables the sheet (14) to be easily and quickly removed from a stack of other similar magnetic sheets without inhibiting the desired magnetic properties of the finished printed blank (10).Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2004Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Ward-Kraft, Inc.Inventor: Jesse D. Crum
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Patent number: 6981343Abstract: A shelf talker includes adhesive on the upper back side thereof, and a small release liner bonded thereto. The liner is severed by a cut line into top and middle tabs atop the adhesive, and a lower tab is suspended from the middle tab without adhesive between the tab and label.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2003Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: NCR CorporationInventors: Timothy W. Rawlings, Lance J. Esposito
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Patent number: 6977749Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed herein for printing images on labels attached to a backing in a printing device. An apparatus and method for printing an image in a predetermined area of a form are also disclosed. Further characteristics and features of the present invention are additionally disclosed herein, as are exemplary alternative embodiments. This abstract is not to be used in the interpretation of any of the claims.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2001Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Kevin G. Currans, Jason T. Su
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Patent number: 6976628Abstract: A system is provided for dispensing pharmaceuticals or other material dispensed in prepackaged containers. The container includes a symbol such as a barcode to identify the contents of the container. The system uses a label having a first portion having an outer edge and a second portion that extends out from one side and above the top of the first portion. The second portion includes an indicium such as a barcode that is printed on the second portion that describes the desired contents of a container on which the label is intended. The symbol and the indicium are electronically read after the label is affixed to the container to determine if the label is on a container having the identified contents.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2001Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignee: Allscripts, Inc.Inventor: Jerome L. Krupa
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Patent number: 6962371Abstract: An assembly for mailing an article requiring delivery by a special service and a method for mailing same are provided. The assembly includes a return postcard and anchor portions removably attached to the return postcard. The anchor portions include adhesive that allows the anchor portions to be attached to a mailpiece. The return postcard includes a special services designator section indicative of the special service required for delivery of the mailpiece. The return postcard is integrally formed, but removably attached, such that the return postcard remains attached to the envelope until received by the addressee, at which time the return postcard may be removed. The assembly is designed to incorporate a form into the return postcard to simplify preparation of the mailpiece for delivery by the special service. Alternatively, the postcard may contain a machine readable code that aids in the delivery and tracking of the mailpiece.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1999Date of Patent: November 8, 2005Inventor: Glenn Petkovsek
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Patent number: 6955000Abstract: A unitary labeling apparatus for a container having a cap secured over an opening to an interior hollow, the apparatus including: a non-shrinkable base label suitable for being secured about a periphery of the container and to a portion of the cap; and, a shrinkable overlayer secured to the base label and suitable for being shrunk about the periphery of the container and a periphery of the cap; wherein, the unitary labeling apparatus is suitable for evidencing accessing of the container interior hollow via removal of the cap once secured about the container.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2003Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Assignee: National Label CompanyInventors: Christopher A. Pawlik, David C. Diemer
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Patent number: 6955002Abstract: A flag for labeling medications provided in a medication cup, for use in the sterile field operating room, has a cup section with an adhesive back surface peelably attached to a backing sheet. A flag section is attached to the cup section of the flag at a bend line. A flag strip also having an adhesive back surface is supplied on the backing sheet. Multiple flags of different colors are preferably provided in a kit. A flag is attached to each cup. The flag section is labeled with a marker or a preprinted label, to indicate the content of the cup. The flag section is folded down so that it partially overlies the open top end of the cup. The syringe strip is adhered to a syringe used to draw medication out of the cup for administration to the patient. The flag and syringe strip provide a visual link or connection between each syringe and the contents of each cup. The risk of administering the wrong medication to a patient during surgery is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2003Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Assignee: Sandel Medical Industries LLCInventors: Dan Sandel, Lauren O. Baum
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Patent number: 6953207Abstract: A system for providing a shipping label and a packing list on a container is provided which enables rapid and automated sequential application of a packing list and a shipping label to the container. The shipping label is configured complemental to the packing list whereby the packing list may first be adhered directly to the container and then the shipping label may be placed thereover. The shipping label may be applied over the packing list while the container moves continuously down a conveyor. The invention further includes an apparatus for sequentially applying the packing list and then the shipping label, and a method for applying the packing list and shipping label in registry.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2003Date of Patent: October 11, 2005Assignee: Premiere Print & Services Group, Inc.Inventor: Bruce A. Raming
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Patent number: 6953206Abstract: The invention relates to an inscribable security film, in particular for use in the automotive sector, and to a method for inscribing it. The security film contains an identification medium which is capable of diffusion and is locally liberated or fixed selectively by means of a contactless inscription process. If the security film is adhesively bonded to a substrate, the identification medium causes permanent marking of the substrate, which ensures unambiguous identification of the object in question.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2000Date of Patent: October 11, 2005Assignees: DaimlerChrysler AG, tesa AGInventors: Bernhardt Dilz, Arne Koops, Petra Lawrence
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Patent number: 6951353Abstract: The present invention relates to a medication management system that is simple, reliable and extremely easy to use. It comprises a label having a plurality of raised tabs that are depressed upon taking a medication to provide a tactile and a visual record of medication use. It can be secured to the medication container, and thus is not subject to being misplaced or forgotten. The system can be integrated with a pharmacy's computerized pharmaceutical record and prescription label printing system or it can be a stand-alone paste-on label. Alternatively, it can be used in combination with blister packs to dispense medication while maintaining a record of use. The label can be in the form of an overlay, which is placed over a preprinted container or a container having a prescription label. The use of a pressure sensitive releasable adhesive permits the removal of the overlay label in the event that is it necessary to read information on the underlying label.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2002Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Inventors: Nancy Kozlowski, Nicholas Webb
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Patent number: 6948743Abstract: A multiple layer label and a method of making the same are provided. Specifically, a label having a base layer for adhering to a container is provided wherein the label has an overcoat layer having an end that is removably adhered to the container. Moreover, the end that is removably adhered to the container is grasped by a user of the label and pulled, thereby removing the end of the overcoat layer from the container and swinging the layer away from the remainder of the label and exposing sublayers beneath the overcoat layer. The overcoat layer is adhered directly to the base layer, and at least portions of the sublayers. Each of the overcoat layer, sublayers, and the base layer may have indicia printed thereon for communicating information.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2003Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignee: Weber Marking SystemsInventor: Todd A. Peterson
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Patent number: 6945565Abstract: A form assembly formed by front and back plies for creating a postcard having printing on both faces from a single pass through a non-impact printing device.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2003Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Laser Substrates, Inc.Inventor: Warren M. Fabel
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Patent number: 6939594Abstract: A self-adhesive label carried on a backing of release material comprising a multilaminar label portion having a front cover panel having an end, the multilaminar label portion having a first part, and a second part comprising the end of the front cover panel, and a self-adhesive support piece upon which the multilaminar label portion is disposed, the, support piece comprising first and second portions which are spaced apart to define a gap therebetween and at least one connecting portion extending across the gap and integrally connecting the first and second portions together, the first and second parts of the multilaminar label portion being respectively adhered to the first and second portions of the support piece, and the self-adhesive surface of the support piece being adhered to a backing of release liner.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2003Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: Inprint Systems, Inc.Inventor: David R. Barry
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Patent number: 6929837Abstract: A repositionable label for mounting upon or proximate to electrical or other types of interfaces may identify devices associated with such interfaces. A label may include a static cling or other type of substrate that carries identifying information. The identifying information may exist in textual, symbolic, iconic, tactile, chromatic, and/or other formats, and may correspond to common types of electrical devices and/or appliances controlled through electrical and/or other types of interfaces. Such interfaces may include switch covers and/or switches associated therewith; fuse or circuit boxes and/or switches residing therein; outlets; power strips; and/or other interfaces typically found in households, offices, or other environments.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2003Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Inventor: Rod Morrison
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Patent number: 6926942Abstract: Label sheets are formed from a continuous web of laminated stock material comprising a face stock layer and a liner layer secured together by an adhesive layer. The stock material is delaminated and an adhesive deactivating material is applied to the adhesive layer in longitudinal strips to create active and inactive adhesive portions. Label sheets are formed by cutting the web of stock material transversely. Individual labels are formed on the label sheets by kiss-cutting the face stock layer. Each individual label includes an attachment end with active adhesive and a free/unattached end with inactive adhesive. A method of manufacturing partially-secured labels includes the steps of delaminating a stock material, deactivating strips of an adhesive layer, and relaminating the stock material. The method also includes the steps of cutting the stock material into individual label sheets and kiss-cutting the label sheets to form individual, partially-secured labels.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2003Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: Graphic Technology, Inc.Inventors: James E. Garvic, Mike H. Wilkinson
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Patent number: 6918615Abstract: A form is provided for printing mailpiece information relating to mail handling for attachment to a mailpiece as well as a method for preparing a mailpiece for delivery by a special service. The form may have sections that may be removably secured to a backer and may be capable of receiving printed information regarding a sender, recipient, or mailing service. In addition, the form may receive various types of electronic postage accessed via the internet, for example. After mailing information is printed on the form, the section may be removed and secured to a mailpiece.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2001Date of Patent: July 19, 2005Inventor: Glenn Petkovsek
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Patent number: 6908113Abstract: A tamper-evident label suitable for placement onto a container and cap assembly. The label may be characterized as a planar sheet having a tear strip that divides upper and lower panels. The lower panel of the label attaches to the container, while the upper panel, defined by at least one tab, and preferably two tabs, is attached to the cap. To open the container and cap assembly, the tear strip is pulled across the label to separate the two panels of the label. Thereafter, the cap may be removed from the container to reveal the contents of the container.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2002Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: Laboratories Merck Sharp and Dohme-Chibret, SNCInventors: Alain Chaduc, Olivier Naudan
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Patent number: 6905747Abstract: A form or label assembly formed by front and back plies which is printable on a non-impact printer such as a laser printer which is not subject to flaking or unintentional removal of the toner during operation.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2003Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: Laser Substrates, Inc.Inventors: Glenn A. Auchter, Warren M. Fabel
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Patent number: RE38976Abstract: A business form is provided which is particularly useful in shipping products where certain preprinted information can be provided and then individualized information is printed before the form is applied to a substrate. The form includes a face ply which has a pattern of adhesive applied to at least a portion of the inner face, and a release liner which includes a pattern of adhesive which exposes a portion of the release liner to direct adhesive contact to the face ply without intervening release coating to permanently adhere a part of the release liner to the face ply. The release liner has a surrounding protective border provided with release coating on the release face thereof and which is removed prior to application to the substrate, and a slip which remains with the form as applied to the substrate. The face ply includes lines of perforation defining a central portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Ward-Kraft, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Raming
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Patent number: RE39100Abstract: A business form is provided which is particularly useful in shipping products where certain preprinted information can be provided and then individualized information is printed before the form is applied to a substrate. The form includes a face ply which has a pattern of adhesive applied to at least a portion of the inner face, and a release liner which includes a pattern of adhesive which exposes a portion of the release liner to direct adhesive contact to the face ply without intervening release coating to permanently adhere a part of the release liner to the face ply. The release liner has a surrounding protective border provided with release coating on the release face thereof and which is removed prior to application to the substrate, and a slip which remains with the form as applied to the substrate. The face ply includes lines of perforation defining a central portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2003Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Ward/Kraft, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Raming