Abstract: A substrate such as a promotional brochure or product container is provided with an insert holder. A preferably transparent an oversheet is attached to the substrate over an insert such as a folded product information sheet. The oversheet is affixed directly to the substrate by adhesive around a peripherally surrounding the insert, at lest on two opposite margins or edges straddling the insert. A zone is defined on the oversheet over the insert where the oversheet is nonadhesive. The oversheet can capture an inserted item, such as a folded product information sheet, which is intended to be extracted by a consumer by tearing away a portion of the oversheet or by laterally extracting the insert. The oversheet preferably is substantially clear and the edge strips are perforated. A process is disclosed wherein the oversheet provided on a label roll with a killed adhesive zone, and is applied on a production line using a label applicator and series of rollers.

Abstract: A sampling kit form for storage and shipping of organic material. The form includes first and second coextensively joined plies, with adhesive and release coating placed at select locations therebetween such that the form surfaces are substantially free of lateral or longitudinal undulations, which allows the forms to be stacked without leaning or sagging. The first ply also includes a die cut that circumscribes a removable inset portion. Upon removal of the inset portion, adhesive disposed on an inner surface of the second ply is exposed, thus permitting the organic material, such as hair samples, to be placed on the exposed adhesive coating. Fold lines in the sheet establish preferential folding locations so that the organic material samples can be encased between layers of adhesive and release coating within the form once it is folded. The form also includes a postcard that can be detached along a perforated line of weakness.

Abstract: A security device comprises an optically variable effect generating structure (3,4). An obscuring layer (7) is located, in use, between the optically variable effect generating structure and a substrate (8) to which the device is secured. A color layer (6) is also included which exhibits one or more predetermined colors when viewed under certain viewing conditions from the side of the device remote from the obscuring layer. The obscuring layer (7) is substantially opaque under the said certain viewing conditions.

Abstract: A UPC identification device for affixation to a product includes a label-bearing portion having a side bearing UPC information; and a tail portion fixed to said label-bearing portion and extending outwardly therefrom for attaching the identification device to a product. The tail portion is held in place by expanding the distal portion thereof, or by forming the tail portion into a loop for capturing the label-bearing portion thereof.

Abstract: A surgical safety device and method is disclosed, utilizing one or more indicators or markers which show a surgeon where to operate, in which the markers are specifically intended to eliminate errors which arise when a surgeon fails to select the correct side for conducting a surgical procedure on his or her bilaterally symmetrical patient, in which such markers positively and unambiguously identify the correct side of the patient upon which to operate, especially when combined in a procedure or protocol requiring the use of two markers.

Abstract: An adhesive label with bold words, logo and/or universally accepted colors and symbols to indicate which body site the patient undergoing surgery wants and particularly does not want to be operated on. The patient will peel off and place a bright colored temporary label or sticker (FIG. 1) and place it just above the operative site for the sole purpose of encouraging patient involvement in the correct site identification. The nurse will then confirm the site against the signed surgical consent, and apply a red label or decal (FIG. 2) to the opposite or wrong side (red for stop) which can not be removed until after the surgery. A soft self-adhering band can be used as an alternative for sensitive skin with the green and red labels attached.

Abstract: A peelable or couponable label adapted to be releasably attached to a secondary or base label which is adhered to a labeled article.

Abstract: A container having an outer removable overlying label which covers an underlying permanently affixed label. The outer label is at least partially translucent, or preferably transparent. Use of a removable outer label permits the consumer to remove some or all of the verbiage which is important for the label, but which need not be present on the container in use in the consumer's home. In an alternative embodiment, the outer label is removably affixed to a wall of the container.

Abstract: There are provided a volume hologram laminate and a label for the preparation of a volume hologram laminate which, when kept in the pressed state, for example, during storage, is less likely to cause spotty hologram defects in the volume hologram layer. The volume hologram laminate comprises a substrate 2 and, stacked on the substrate 2 in the following order, a first pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 3, a volume hologram layer 5, a second pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 4, and a surface protective film 6, the volume hologram layer being such that a hologram has been recorded on a recording material comprising a matrix polymer and a photopolymerizable compound, the volume hologram layer having a glass transition point of 30 to 70° C. and a dynamic storage modulus of 5×105 Pa to 5×107 Pa as measured at a measuring frequency of 6.28 rad/sec and a temperature of 50° C., the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer having a dynamic storage modulus of not less than 2.

Abstract: A holographic product labeling method includes defining a holographic image having content adapted to convey information relating to a product. In another aspect, the method includes providing a substrate encoded with a hologram adapted to render the holographic image. In yet another aspect, the method includes labeling the product with the substrate. Various implementations include use of true and/or multiplex holograms. Use of a transparent holographic substrate and an under label is further explored, as are uses of increased display capability provided to a given region of the holographic label according to the present invention.

Abstract: An article of manufacture includes a first pad of sheets with a plurality of layers where the first pad of sheets perimeter is defined by a first edge, a second edge, a third edge and a fourth edge. The article of manufacture further includes a second pad of sheets with a plurality of layers where the second pad of sheets perimeter is defined by a fifth edge, a sixth edge, a seventh edge and an eighth edge. The first and second pad of sheets are releasably bonded together at the first edge of the first pad of sheets and at the fifth edge of the second pad of sheets by a first adhesive. The first adhesive forms a hinge structure allowing the first pad of sheets and second pad of sheets to rotate about an axis. The second pad of sheets are releasably bonded together at a portion of the bottom side of each layer of the second pad of sheets located at the fifth edge by a second adhesive. The remaining portion of the bottom side of each layer of the second pad of sheets is free of the second adhesive.

Abstract: A label having information carriers provided with an imprint, with each semantically identical and provided in different languages and which are joined to one another as pages of a booklet by means of an adhesive binding. The transparent covering is placed on top of the uppermost booklet page and extends beyond the booklet pages on two sides, whereby the covering has an adhesive layer, which is located on the underside of the portions extending beyond the booklet pages and by means of which the covering is fixed to the container wall. The transparent covering is printed with batch-specific information, whereby the printed areas of the covering are aligned with non-printed areas of the booklet pages so that the uppermost booklet page which can be viewed through the transparent covering, and information printed on the transparent covering can be read together and supplement one another.

Abstract: A label is provided including a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion, wherein the intermediate portion is selectively adjustable between a retracted position in which a portion of the intermediate portion is obscured, and an extended position in which at least a portion of the intermediate portion that was obscured is clearly seen or easily distinguished.

Abstract: Printable forms such as business forms having removable labels integrated therein are produced by applying a silicone release layer to the front face thereof and applying a label-patch with a face-stock of a distinct composition over said release layer. The face-stock is die cut or perforated to define at least one removable label.

Abstract: An optical disk has a holographic security label applied in a recessed portion of the disk. An associated method of applying a holographic label to a recessed portion of an optical disk is also described.

Abstract: Quantum dots are used as fluorescent taggants in security inks, papers, plastics, explosives, or any other item or substance in which it is desired to provide a distinct signature or marking. Quantum dots of specific sizes, compositions and structures may be used to produce specific fluorescence, mixtures of quantum dots can be used to produce random patterns of spectrally varying fluorescence, and particular quantum dot structures can be used to provide desirable physical and optical properties. The quantum dots may be read with an optical reader, which may be combined with readers using other technologies.

Abstract: Multiple tags of double thickness for marking electro technical and/or electronic elements obtained by die-cutting from a thin continuous strip (1) of calendered material so that two lateral margins (2) are obtained by this die-cutting, interconnected by opposed tags, which in turn are butted in the centre, whereas both opposed tags (3) are identically printed with the proper markings by a thermal transfer label printer and the strips (1) with the marked tags (3) are then folded to create tags of double thickness and double markings on both outer surfaces; these double thickness tags (3) will then be provided with a suitable support (6) for the identification of electric components after the tags have been removed from the superimposed margins (2) or they may be directly used on electronic components provided with their own support.

Abstract: A system and method for applying labels to a meat product and organizing a meat display case for ease of use by the consumer. The method of the present invention includes collecting PLU codes and corresponding product descriptions from a retailer, associating each PLU code with one or more preparation characteristic, using simple, easy-to-understand symbols, and applying a label to the meat product that the consumer can read and understand quickly and easily. In one embodiment, the present invention further includes a method for organizing a retailer's meat display case for facilitating desired product selection by the consumer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for forgery-proof labeling of items, such as credit cards, bank notes and the like, comprising the following steps: (a) applying, to a first layer (1) that reflects electromagnetic waves, an inert second layer (3) that is permeable to electromagnetic waves, said second layer having a predetermined thickness, (b) applying, to said second layer (3), a third layer (4) that is formed by metal clusters, and (c) linking the first layer (1) of the label so produced with the item.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing individual folded labels from a ribbon of labels. The label is formed by first providing a ribbon of labels with at least one folded over portion and then subjecting the folded ribbon to heat and pressure to set the fold. The folded pressed ribbon is then subdivided into individual labels. In an alternative embodiment, the folded and pressed ribbon can be rerolled and shipped to an end user for use in an auto-sewing device. The present invention further includes an apparatus for performing the method and a finished label made according to the method.

Abstract: A method of making a transaction card sheet product having a plurality of transaction card assemblies. Non-variable data is printed on selected portions of a sheet of material. A strip of releasable tape is applied to the sheet of material, and variable data is printed on selected portions of the sheet of material and the strip of tape. The sheet of material is laminated with a transparent material. The laminated sheet of material is cut to define the plurality of transaction card assemblies such that each transaction card assembly includes an information card having variable and non-variable data printed thereon and a corresponding tape receiving portion removably attached to the information card and having a strip of removable tape attached thereto with variable data printed thereon which corresponds to the variable data printed on the information card.

Abstract: The invention relates to adhesive security labels that indicate tampering.

Abstract: A plastic product such an animal ear tag (1) is laser marked with indicia (2). The contrast between the indicia (2) and the surrounding surface of the tag (1) is enhanced by the heated of the indicia following laser marking to a temperature at which the indicia and the surrounding surface have melted. In the preferred embodiment the indicia (2) is provided as a raised surface (3) and with a plurality of spaced apart peaks (4) with gaps (6) therebetween. The heating of the tag (1) is preferably by the application of a hot plate to the indicia surface of the tag and simultaneaouly or subsequently to the non-indicia surface of the tag.

Abstract: An index print of photographic images is created on a CD containing digital data representing those images. Photographic images are digitized to produce digital image data which is stored on the CD. This digital image data is also used to create an index print containing thumbnail images of all of the photographs stored on the CD. The index print is then affixed to the top surface of the CD either by being printed on a label that is adhered to the disk surface, or by being printed directly on the surface of the disk.

Abstract: A bookbinding structure and method. The bookbinding structure is used to bind pages together in existing, commercially available binding machines. The bookbinding structure has a heat activated adhesive matrix for binding the pages. To attach a wrap-around book cover once the pages have been bound with the bookbinding structure, an adhesive on the outer surface of the bookbinding structure may be exposed by removing a release liner covering the adhesive. The book cover may then be adhered to the exposed adhesive either by a heat method or by applying pressure over the adhesive, depending on the particular type of adhesive of the bookbinding structure. The book cover may be printed with information and/or graphics prior to being wrapped around the pages of the book.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement of pharmaceutical labels in a sheet and to a method of monitoring administration of the pharmaceuticals to a patient using those labels. The labels may include indicia to assist transferral of information and/or to a label including information to assist in the administration by infusion of a pharmaceutical to a patient.

Abstract: A pattern of coating is applied to a label, such that the coating covers the periphery, including a portion of the top surface of the label, and overlaps onto the liner ply area adjacent to the label. The coating is selected to form a stable and resistant film that spans continuously along the label edge and liner surfaces. The coating reduces adhesive ooze when the label is exposed to elevated ambient temperatures and pressures.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Gift card forms and methods of making and using gift card forms are disclosed. The gift card form permits uniquely messaging each gift card. An appropriate gift card form can be printed at a time after manufacturing to allow a vendor to personalize the gift card. Additionally, order information, such as billing information, can be printed on the gift card form at the same time that the gift card is personalized. The gift card form can be kept as a record with the order information.

Abstract: A pouch label assembly having an overlaminate sheet cleanly removable from an expanded content device to prevent destruction of the device. The pouch includes a self-adhesive base layer, a plastic overlaminate sheet disposed over the base layer to form a pouch, and an expanded content device disposed in the pouch. The expanded content device is anchored to the overlaminate sheet with an emulsion acrylic adhesive. Use of this adhesive provides clean, non-deforming removal of the expanded content device from the overlaminate sheet, and consequently the pouch. Perforations or grasping tabs may be included on the overlaminate sheet adjacent the perimeters of the expanded content device to facilitate removal of the device from the pouch.

Abstract: Price label system comprising a price label system server connected to transceivers adapted to communicate price label information to price labels using a communication protocol. A predetermined number of transceivers defines a sub-cell and each sub-cell is associated with a communication profile that defines communication protocols to be used when communicating with the price labels in that sub-cell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-adhesive label (1), designed to be adhered to and around a container by means of a self-adhesive layer (9′) on the back (9) of the label. This layer is protected up to the time of its use by the use of a release film having a smooth contact layer. The label is fastened to the substrate starting with one of its ends (2), which on its outer side (10) is provided with a release area (11), obtained by printing a layer thereon. The central portion (3) of the label is provided with a text or the like printed thereon. The layer has a larger length than the circumferential dimension of the container and will consequently with its other end (4) overlap said one end and be fastened to it by said self-adhesive layer. Said other end has sections (5, 6), which can be torn off and are separated from each other by perforations (7, 8), to be attached to an injection device or the like.

Abstract: A self-adhesive film label, in particular for reusable bottles, is proposed which can be readily detached in conventional washing equipment. This is achieved by means of a self-adhesive label with a stretched film layer, which shrinks back at elevated temperature in the washing device. Since the adhesive of the label loses its adhesive force at this temperature, the label is rapidly and readily detached, supported by the surrounding washing liquid of the washing device.

Abstract: A label useful in delivering articles via many different mailing services, including Priority Mail, Express Mail and International Express Mail, and a method for delivering an article are provided. The label is adapted to indicate thereon mailing and address information relating to the mailing, shipping or handling of packages or articles. The label is constructed as a laminate having a primary layer and a secondary layer wherein each layer has a surface confronting and adjoined to the other layer. Mailing information is included on a front side and may also include spaces for receiving additional mailing information thereon. The label has a tear line provided on the primary label which defines a removable receipt flap on the label. The receipt flap contains a portion of the mailing label and is adapted to receive additional information. An area is exposed beneath the receipt flap on the secondary layer when the receipt flap is removed from the primary layer along the tear line.

Abstract: A form comprises a cellulosic sheet having a perforation defining a first portion and a second portion. The first portion may define either a card or alternatively a label, and is impregnated with a waterproofing polymerizable composition. The first portion is preferably resistant to water, and is receptive to inks. As such, user variable indicia may be applied anywhere on the sheet including the first portion. For applications requiring a label, an adhesive and liner ply may be applied to the back of the sheet. The liner ply includes a release coating in register with the first portion defining the label, such that, upon removing the label from the sheet, a substantial portion of the adhesive remains with the label.

Abstract: A multi-layer extended text resealable label comprising a first base layer and a second layer selectively secured thereto. The label is constructed in such a way so that when the second layer is completely separated from the first layer, the second layer is devoid of any adhesive material thereon so that the second layer may be conveniently handled without the same sticking to other materials. The second layer is also resealable onto the first layer.

Abstract: A composite sheet including a paper layer made of a wood pulp having a Canadian standard freeness value of 350 to 500 ml and a transmittance of at least 7% for a light with a wavelength of 940 to 960 nm, a transparency improving layer provided over one side of the paper layer so that said paper layer overlaid with said transparency improving layer exhibits a transmittance of at least 11% for a light with a wavelength of 940 to 960 nm, and a release liner provided over an opposite surface of the transparency improving layer from the paper layer. A thermosensitive recording adhesive label sheet has the above composite sheet and a thermosensitive recording sheet provided on the composite sheet through an adhesive layer.

Abstract: A self-adhesive label for displaying information includes a leaflet, a tab member, and an adhesive layer. The leaflet has a lower surface and an end edge. The tab member is separately formed from the leaflet. An exposed portion of the tab member is disposed alongside the leaflet adjacent the end edge. The tab member has a lower surface. The adhesive layer includes a first adhesive portion engaging the lower surface of the leaflet and a second adhesive portion engaging the lower surface of the tab member. At least a portion of the leaflet does not overlie the tab member. The label may include a laminate cover overlying the upper surface of the leaflet and including a laminate tab portion overlying the exposed portion of the tab member.

Abstract: A tamper-evident label that includes a substrate. On the substrate is deposited more than one adhesive. Each adhesive is sensitive to a different condition. The adhesives are deposited throughout the substrate in user-definable patterns. A release layer is placed on the adhesives for ease of transport and application, but is removed prior to affixation of the tamper-evident label.

Abstract: A multipart label for providing information on blister packs, having a text-carrying surface which is larger than the pack surfaces, comprises a sheet-like base element which, without obstructing the removal of the packed objects to any significant extent, is suitable for fixing the label on the pack which is to be labeled, or which is itself part of the pack, and also comprises one or more sheet-like information carriers which are fastened with swing action on the base element.

Abstract: A roll-to-roll method of creating extended text labels includes introducing first and second web materials to a continuous, in-line, single pass, roll-to-roll press in a machine direction. In the machine direction of the press, selected graphics are printed on the first and second web materials. The first web material is selectively cut to create a foldable portion therein, with the foldable portion being in a substantially transversely folded relationship relative to the machine direction. The foldable portion of the first web material is then folded, and the first web material including the foldable portion and the second web material are joined to form a married web. The married web is then selectively cut such that at least one extended text label is created therewithin.

Abstract: An artwork is made on a surface of a matrix or plate with acrylic paint and then allowing the paint to dry. A layer of a backing material adhesive, such as an acrylic gel, is next applied to the acrylic layer and a backing material (such as paper or cloth) is placed upon the gel, and the wet gel is then allowed to dry. The dry artwork is then removed from the matrix. The invention allows the inclusion within a single image of other media (wet or dry), such as paper, fabric, dry acrylic elements, watercolor, waterbase crayons and pencils, felt pens, waterbase inks, water mixable oil paints, oil pastels and oil paint sticks because of the bonding abilities of acrylics.

Abstract: A label for labelling containers, preferably small cylindrical medical containers. The label includes a base part having a first adhesive layer on its bottom side, and an overlapping part which at least partially covers the base part when the label is wound around the container. There are removable tags provided in the base part and in the overlapping part of the container. In this way optimum use of the jacket surface of a labeled container can be achieved.

Abstract: Tamper-apparent authenticating labels which comprise a protective film, an OVD image layer and a visually transparent ink pattern therebetween, to be applied to commercial articles. Authenticity of the label can be verified by viewing the taggant with a detector. The label reveals tampering when the film is separated from the article, causing separation of portions of the OVD under the ink. Also, methods for making tamper-apparent authenticity labels.

Abstract: There is disclosed an optically transparent pressure sensitive adhesive sheet for heat transfer image pattern formation comprising an optically transparent film which has a first side constituting a heat transfer image pattern-receiving side and a second side opposite to the first side, an antistatic release sheet provided on the second side of the optically transparent film, via a pressure sensitive adhesive layer. Also disclosed is a first embodiment of an optically transparent decorative pressure sensitive adhesive sheet comprising the optically transparent pressure sensitive adhesive sheet and an image pattern formed by heat transfer method on the first side of the optically transparent film.

Abstract: A system and method for providing incentives within a retail environment involving identifying shopping behavior indicators and providing incentives based on the identified shopping behavior indicators. Shopping behavior indicators comprise information related to a specific customer product selection, the information selected from the group consisting of: product type, name, brand, quantity, grade, price per unit, UPC, weight, source, shelf life and the like. These characteristics are a strong indicator of instantaneous consumer needs and desires. The present invention identifies one or more incentive offers associated with the shopping behavior indicators and provides the identified incentive offer after a customer has selected a specific product package and before the point of sale.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to the manufacture of lites (glass sheets) which have at least a pair of thin spacers applied thereto which maintain the lites in spaced relationship when stacked upon pallets, wrapped and shipped. The spacers are preferably only partially adhered to the lites, either by weak bonding adhesive or electrostatically, and can be readily removed during end-use applications. The spacers are applied automatically during production runs of the lites, and the spacers are applied from above or from below relative to the path of travel of the lites.

Abstract: A system and method for applying labels to a meat product and organizing a meat display case for ease of use by the consumer. The method of the present invention includes collecting PLU codes and corresponding product descriptions from a retailer, associating each PLU code with one or more preparation characteristic, using simple, easy-to-understand symbols, and applying a label to the meat product that the consumer can read and understand quickly and easily. In one embodiment, the present invention further includes a method for organizing a retailer's meat display case for facilitating desired product selection by the consumer.

Abstract: Method for generating a label for a medication in which information about the medication is obtained and printed on the label in a hierarchical manner with more important information in a more prominent location or more prominent type relative to other less important information. The information may be divided into primary information and secondary information with the primary information being placed on the label before the secondary information. The label may be used in a container having a curved front wall, a planar rear wall, a substantially planar bottom wall and a cap engaging with the front and rear walls to seal the container. The rear wall is constructed with a device for removably received an information card containing information relating to the medication.

Abstract: A point of purchase label construction for being associated with a displayed item for purchase. The label construction includes a label face stock, an opaque liner ply, the first face of the liner ply having an adhesive release coating portion and a release coating free portion. A line of weakness is disposed in the liner ply separating it into a first portion having the release coating for being readily removed to expose adhesive on a portion of the face stock, and a second release coating free portion. That exposed adhesive is pressed into contact with a surface of a point of purchase display so that the point of purchase indicia is readily visible. The second portion of the liner ply may have point of purchase indicia so that it can be bent to define a point of purchase flag.