Abstract: A secure sticker is provided comprising a waterproof base portion including a paper ply, static printed matter, and a resin, wherein the paper ply and the static printed matter are sealed within the resin, and wherein the resin is substantially transparent to light in the visible spectrum. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a secure sticker is provided comprising a substantially waterproof base portion, a liner ply, and an adhesive interface. The substantially waterproof base portion includes a paper ply, static printed matter, and a resin. The paper ply and the static printed matter are sealed within the resin. The resin is substantially transparent to light in the visible spectrum. The liner ply defines a label portion and a removable portion, wherein the label portion includes variable printed matter thereon. The adhesive interface is arranged to adhere the liner ply to the base portion.

Abstract: A resealable label includes a leaflet having an upper surface and a base tab disposed adjacent the leaflet. The base tab includes a closure portion and a pull tab portion each having an upper surface and a lower surface. The closure portion and the pull tab portion are separated from one another by a cut line therebetween. A varnish coats the upper surface of the closure portion. The label further includes a laminate cover including a first laminate portion overlying the closure portion, a second laminate portion overlying the pull tab portion, and a third laminate portion overlying the leaflet. The label further includes a laminate adhesive including a first adhesive portion releasably and resealably securing the first laminate portion to the varnish on the upper surface of the closure portion, and a second adhesive portion securing the second laminate portion to the upper surface of the pull tab portion. A closure portion adhesive coats the lower surface of the closure portion.

Abstract: A chain of custody form with an associated wireless (e.g., RFID) chip results in data being monitored and filed electronically, minimizes the need for a multi-part form and results in reduced consumable costs to the customer. Samples are no longer lost in transit or within a testing laboratory, as the RFID chip allows for complete tracking of the specimen. Positive location identification is always available. All data may be tracked using the RFID chip which may prompt the collector or other custodian to correctly enter data. The chain of custody is always accurate and is never broken. All data may be shared with all parties electronically including, for example, an employer, a collection site, a medical review officer, a third party administrator, etc. No re-keying of the information is necessary, eliminating multiple steps, reducing the potential for error, and providing increased efficiencies and decreased processing time at reduced costs.

Abstract: A business form incorporates an improved multi-layer integral card utilizing microperforations to form ties which retain the card during machine handling and printing. The method employs a flexible steel die or engraved die cylinder with microperforations. The die penetrates all layers but the bottom laminate and the microperforations form ties to secure the card until removed for use. The combination and method of forming allows convenient removal of the card by an end user with edges on the removed card being smooth to sight and touch.

Abstract: A security label including a label liner having a first adhesive layer and a piggy-back label removably secured to the liner by a second adhesive layer. An associated package having the security label placed thereon, as well as associated methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A method of producing a succession of self-adhesive labels carried on a backing of release material including the steps of; a) providing an elongate web comprising a self-adhesive support web having a backing of release material; b) die-cutting and removing from the backing of release material a succession of portions of the support web; c) adhering a succession of multilaminar label portions to the succession of intermediate parts of the support web; and d) adhering a succession of portions of a self-adhesive overlaminate to the upper surface of the succession of multilaminar label portions so that each portion of the overlaminate substantially covers the respective multilaminar label portion and a respective portion of the backing of release material which is adjacent to the respective multilaminar label portion, the second portion of the upper surface of each intermediate part of the support web being left substantially uncovered by the overlaminate.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for making an optically readable media unreadable and tamper-resistant. A method has steps of (a) providing the media with a readout surface layer that is non-flat (i.e., textured in some way, such as by embossing, scratching, depositing a non-planar layer or regions, such as droplets) and that inhibits optical readout of the media; (b) applying a coating layer to the non-flat surface layer to smooth the non-flat surface and to enable optical readout of the media; and, after an initiation of a readout period, (c) removing the coating layer so as to expose the non-flat readout surface layer, thereby inhibiting optical readout of the media. Preferably, the coating layer is substantially index matched to the readout surface layer.

Abstract: A dubbing system is provided in which information including lyrics, title, image of a piece of music is printed while audio data representing the piece of music distributed from an information center or supplied from a mass storage device installed in the dubbing system is being recorded onto a recording medium.

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 marketing display device such as a shelf or a “Pegboard” type hanger is provided with an outer display panel that has a release coating, such as of silicone, for ready attachment, removal and replacement of adhesive labels that carry indicia pertinent to the marketing of products on the hangers to passing potential customers. In one preferred embodiment the release coating is carried on a liner that is adhesively attached to the shelf or hanger for such removable mounting of labels and wherein the liner, including the attaching adhesive, also is readily and cleanly removable by peeling the liner from the surface to which it is adhered.

Abstract: A wrapping product comprising a laminate of a layer of cling film and a layer of spacing material, the cling film and the spacing material being substantially non adherent to one another.

Abstract: It is possible to accurately and conveniently determine the origin, contents, position, and/or destination of a reusable container (such as a tote or bin, particularly for a manufacturing process) by applying a permanent adhesive label with embedded programmable RFID to the reusable container at a location where the RFID may be detected and reprogrammed. The RFID is programmed with accurate variable information including relating to at least one of the origin, contents, position, and destination of the container, and at at least one location the variable information of the RFID is detected. After a first use of the reusable container it is reprogrammed with other accurate variable information, and the detecting and reprogramming are repeated multiple times. Preferably the label is of a substantially moisture impermeable material such as a plastic film, or synthetic paper.

Abstract: An informational label prepared to be and thus advantageously attached by static electricity to a wine glass in a restaurant and readily peeled off for transfer to a cooperating wallet surface of the patron to facilitate making subsequent purchasing reference to the label.

Abstract: A medicine receptacle label apparatus and method is proposed. The labeling system includes the placement of an iconic label upon the exterior of a medicine receptacle to graphically assist the patient in taking the proper medication. The iconic labels include descriptive icons that graphically depict either the symptoms or desired result for which the medicine contained therein is to be taken, among others. The present invention will assist the elderly and vision impaired the most, enabling them to select and consume their medications properly.

Abstract: A lamination set with a supporting sheet, a print carrier and a protective element. The print carrier and the protective element are completely stamped out from the supporting sheet and held on the supporting sheet by adhesive strips in such a way that the protective element and the print carrier can be folded relative to one another about a folding axis, so that the print carrier is laminated with the protective element. The print carrier and the protective element are held spaced from one another on the supporting sheet and the folding axis about which the protective element can be folded relative to one another is formed in the supporting sheet.

Abstract: A label laminate includes a small sheet laminated to a large sheet in a two-ply lamination, with a portion of the large sheet remaining single ply. The lamination has an exposed front side and an exposed back side. The front side includes an annular disk label in the two-ply lamination, and a rectangular first case insert in the single-ply portion. The back side includes a rectangular second case insert in the two-ply lamination behind the disk label.

Abstract: An adhesive label is produced by a process that includes the steps of providing a web consisting of an adhesive label substrate having a face material, an adhesive layer and a liner. The web is positioned in a label conversion machine wherein the web is continuously pulled through the conversion machine in a preselected web direction. A plurality of triangular shaped labels are configured on the face material in which each label has a first, second and third side wherein the first side of adjacent labels face each other and the second side of adjacent labels face each other such that the third side of each label faces outwardly from the web width. The labels are cut on the web and then printed. The labels are then further processed into individual rolled strips.

Abstract: The present invention provides a label having an adhesive surface operable to releasably adhere the label to a substrate surface under extreme conditions. The label further includes an adhesive free tab that provides an integral means for lifting the releasable label from the surface to which it is adhered. The tab section is specially configured so as to resist tearing of the label when being removed.

Abstract: A label sheet includes a label removably laminated to a release liner by a stippled release bond therebetween.

Abstract: A label for an optical disk of the type having a hole therethrough for being positioned onto a rotatable spindle by which the optical disk is rotated. The label is formed of a sheet having a size and shape for being positioned on and adhered to the optical disk and overlying the hole. The sheet includes a plurality of slits formed therein for being positioned in registration with the hole in the disk when the label is positioned on the disk and defining between the slits a plurality of adjacent sheet segments for normally residing in the plane of the sheet and being deformable from the plane of the sheet in response to an object being extended into the hole, whereby the plurality of sheet segments can be provided with visual material while not interfering with the utility of the hole in the disk.

Abstract: A deformation-resistant in-mold label includes a base ply, suitable for an in-mold labeling process, having a printable top surface and a bottom surface. A release coating is applied over a selected portion of the top surface of the base ply. An adhesive coating is applied over at least a selected portion of the release coating. A top ply, suitable for an in-mold labeling process, is adhesively joined to a portion of the base ply by the adhesive coating. The top ply exhibits dimensional shrinking, in response to in-mold process temperatures, in a range from 0% to 5%.

Abstract: A form is provided to accompany a document to be recorded as well as a method and system for using the same. The form may receive electronically-imaged data relevant to the recording of the document. The form may have a first layer having detachable parts on which information may be imaged. The form may also have a second layer which may be attached to the first layer. The first layer may be removable from the second layer. Data for the recording of a document may be accessed via the internet, for example, and may be printed onto the form by, for example, a printer. One or more of the detachable parts may then be removed from the second layer and may be attached to the document to be recorded.

Abstract: A method for forming a securing label including affixing a security activating material to a substrate to form a sub-assembly label, attaching the sub-assembly label to a top label material, and cutting the top label material to form a top label where the sub-assembly label and the top label form the securing label. Attaching of sub-assembly layer includes inserting the sub-assembly layer between a paper layer and a carrier layer of the top label material which have been separated from each other and then remarried after insertion.

Abstract: A label for attachment to a substrate, including a flexible magnet having printed material on one surface. The label consists of a thin, flat, flexible magnet having a first surface and a second surface, printed material attached to the first surface of the flexible magnet, a transparent covering attached to the printed material, a clear base material attached to the second surface of the magnet, a clear film easily separable from the clear base material, an adhesive backing attached to the clear film, and a liner material covering the adhesive backing. The liner material may be removed from the adhesive backing whereby the label may be applied to a substrate by means of the adhesive backing. After separating the clear film and clear base material the clear base material covers the second surface of the magnet and the clear film covers the adhesive backing applied to the substrate.

Abstract: A method and machine for forming and bonding informational items together be provided with a first folding unit that forms a plurality of first folded articles from a plurality of sheets of paper having printed information thereon, the first folding unit having a plurality of cylindrical folding rollers and forming each of the first folded articles by making a plurality of folds in one of the sheets of paper, a second folding unit that forms a plurality of informational items from the first folded articles received from the first folding unit, and a bonding unit operatively coupled to automatically receive informational items folded by the second folding unit that causes a plurality of the informational items to be bonded together into stacks of informational items.

Abstract: A multilayered volume hologram structure of the invention comprises a substrate 2 for a certificate or the like, and an adhesive layer 5, a volume hologram layer 5 and a surface protective film 7 laminated on the substrate in the described order. When a multilayer structure consisting of the volume hologram layer 5 and surface protective layer 5 is forcibly released from the substrate for the purpose of making a photograph replacement or falsifying a personal information area, the volume hologram image can break down certainly, thereby ensuring prevention of falsification. A multilayered volume hologram structure-making label is useful for making a multilayered volume hologram structure.

Abstract: A customizable configurable photocube system includes a photocube and a label sheet. The photocube has a plurality of blocks each having a plurality of sides. The label sheet has a plurality of labels that are attachable to corresponding sides of the blocks. The label sheet is configured to be printed upon in a commonly used office printing machine such as an inkjet printer or a color copier. A user may print a number of images onto the label sheet, thereafter removing the labels from the label sheet and attaching the labels to sides of the blocks in such a manner that a configurable photocube is formed.

Abstract: A label for displaying information regarding a container and suspending the container from a support and a method for forming the same. The label includes a base label having a lower surface. A base adhesive is disposed on the lower surface for affixing the label to the container. The label further includes a hanger having at least two interconnected legs defining an opening therebetween, each of the legs having a respective end. Each of the ends of the legs are secured to the base label. The hanger includes at least first and second superimposed layers. The layers are preferably formed of polymeric film. Preferably, the first layer has a tensile strength greater than the second layer and the second layer has a tear resistance greater than the first layer.

Abstract: A transparent sticker or dial with world major city marks printed converts an ordinary analog watch or clock to a world clock only by being attached on the face of a clock. The sticker is attached according to a rule that the standard time city mark comes to the 12 o'clock position. On the sticker sheet, other city marks are aligned along a circumference according to their time differences based on their global geographical location. A transparent dial with a marker at 12 o'clock position serves the same function. The dial is placed over the clock face in such a manner the marker comes to the designated position according the city whose local time is wanted. The short hand is read according to the overlaid clock dial. A chart can be used to know where the marker should be placed.

Abstract: An adhesive image transfer label includes a top ply having a front surface and a back surface. The front and back surfaces of the top ply are each capable of bearing printed graphics. A release coating is applied over a selected portion of the back surface of the top ply, and a breakaway coating is applied over the release coating. The breakaway coating, like the front and back surfaces of the top ply, is capable of bearing printed graphics. An adhesive coating is applied in flood coat fashion over the label, over the back surface of the top ply and over the breakaway coating. The label provides low cost and extended text identification and decoration for a product container, as well as a coupon-type label.

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: An adhesive pad includes a substrate, a releaseable first adhesive layer disposed on one side of the substrate and having a first degree of tackiness, a first piece of release paper overlying the first adhesive layer, a display layer bonded adhesively to the other side of the substrate, a releaseable second adhesive layer disposed on the display layer and having a second degree of tackiness which is lower than the first degree of tackiness, and a second piece of release paper covering the second adhesive layer.

Abstract: Universally available preprinted forms are used in a general purpose printing device to allow for the subsequent verification of the authenticity of a printed document such as a ticket, stamp, check, or money order. In operation, the user accesses the seller of the goods/services and during an information exchange with the seller there is inputted at least a portion of the preprinted data from the form. The seller then uses this information to formulate a printable control indicia which is then printed on the form at the user's location. When the form is subsequently presented to the seller, for example when the user uses the form he/she printed, the preprinted portion of the form is used to obtain a decipher key which in turn is used to decipher the control indica. If desired, a special security marking may be associated with the form for additional security. Inability to decode the control indicia indicates that the printed material on the form may not be authentic.

Abstract: A container label defining one or more windows to be associated with one or more windows of a container on which the label is intended to be affixed. The one or more label windows provide a prospective customer with greater visibility of the product within the container and eliminate the possibility of damage to the label portion that would otherwise cover the container windows.

Abstract: A label laminate includes a small sheet laminated to a large sheet in a two-ply lamination, with a portion of the large sheet remaining single ply. The lamination has an exposed front side and an exposed back side. The front side includes an annular disk label in the two-ply lamination, and a rectangular first case insert in the single-ply portion. The back side includes a rectangular second case insert in the two-ply lamination behind the disk label.

Abstract: A simple tool to know local time around the world that is applicable to analog watches or clocks. A transparent sticker with world major city marks printed converts an ordinary clock to a world clock only by being attached on the face of a clock. The sticker is attached according to a rule that the standard time city mark comes to the 12 o'clock position. On the sticker sheet, other city marks are aligned along a circumference according to their time differences based on their global geographical location. A transparent clock dial with a marker at 12 o'clock position serves the same function. The dial is placed over the clock face in such a manner the marker comes to the designated position according the city whose local time is wanted. The short hand is read according to the overlaid clock dial. A chart can be used to know where the marker should be placed.

Abstract: A self-adhesive label for automatic or manual dispensing comprises an adhesive region and a less-adhesive region on one side with the non-adhesive region being formed such that the adhesive power of the label varies continuously in a transition region between the adhesive and the less-adhesive region.

Abstract: The invention relates to a security element for protecting objects which has at least one mechanically testable magnetic layer and at least one further layer consisting of a layer semitransparent in the visual spectral region. The semitransparent layer is additionally disposed over the magnetic layer so as to cover the magnetic layer. The invention further relates to a security document with such a security element.

Abstract: A manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) label printed on transparent material, such that the text may be read, but the background is relatively clear. Once applied to a car window, the relatively clear background on the label allows a driver to see through a majority of the label and drive more safely.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An erasable product such as an erasable and rewritable label or an erasable sign comprises a base layer and a transparent or translucent upper sheet over the base layer which provides a smooth and wrinkle-free top surface to the product. The upper sheet and base layer are releasably adhesive together under pressure applied manually on the upper sheet such as writing pressure with a blunt stylus, to cause the upper sheet and the base layer to adhere in the localized region of pressure to display the writing in the case of a label. The upper sheet can be moved sufficiently to separate it from the base layer when a user's finger or thumb is wiped across the top surface of the upper sheet. The upper sheet also extends over a wipe-start region where the upper sheet and the base layer are not adhesive together, over which wipe-start region a user's finger or thumb may be placed from which to begin the movement to separate the upper sheet from the base layer.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: According to the present invention, six die-cut CD-ROM labels are provided on a sheet in a vertical pattern with labels offset from a scored or perforated centerline of the other three. Each set of three is spaced from the outer edges of the sheet and by folding the sheet in half and removing a corner tab an adhesive edge of one of the labels is exposed which can be applied to a disk manually held on a printed outline of the disk on the back of the sheet, obviating the need for use of any applicator centering device, or holder for the disk, and/or label.

Abstract: An article of manufacture associated with a celebrity includes a collectible item, a relic fragment, and a certificate of authenticity. The relic fragment is formed from a relic associated with the celebrity. The collectible item is joined with the relic fragment. A unique identifier is assigned to the relic fragment. The certificate of authenticity attests to the authenticity of the relic fragment and includes the unique identifier.

Abstract: A thermoplastic label comprising a first skin layer, comprising a thermoplastic and a first cavitating agent, wherein the first skin layer has a first side and a second side, and the first skin layer is cavitated, wherein the first side of the first skin layer is adapted to be used in contact with a cold glue adhesive.

Abstract: There is disclosed a web of record assemblies, wherein each record assembly includes a single-ply tag and a single-ply adhesive-backed label. The pressure sensitive adhesive on the label is releasably adhered to a release liner which underlies the label. The tag is detachable from the label and the label is releasable from the liner. The label is preferably detachably connected to the matrix which surrounds the label.

Abstract: A temporary tattoo is releaseably incorporated into a multi-ply re-sealable package capable of holding comestibles. The temporary tattoo is incorporated into the package between the plies and contains a tattoo ink printed either flexo or gravure and, once removed from the resealable package, is moistened and applied to the skin.

Abstract: A hanger label for use with an intended substrate and a support includes a hanger member. The hanger member includes an attachment portion having a lower surface and a hanger portion having a lower surface. The hanger portion defines an opening adapted to receive the support. A first, permanent adhesive coats the lower surface of the attachment portion to substantially permanently adhere the attachment portion to the substrate and a second, non-permanent adhesive coats the lower surface of the hanger portion to temporarily adhere the hanger portion to the substrate. Alternatively, a second, permanent, patterned adhesive may partially coat the hanger portion to temporarily adhere the hanger portion to the substrate. A base label may be provided.

Abstract: A promotional mailer in the form of a two-piece in one post card housing an integral coupon card is disclosed. A redemption card is created and defined within the promotional mailer by score lines intermittently cut through a top layer, base layer and plastic film of the mailer in a manner to securely maintain the redemption card in place until forcibly removed. At least one edge of the redemption card is defined by a peripheral edge of the promotional mailer. The redemption card includes a plurality of coupons detachably cut into the redemption card, a bar code imprinted onto the redemption card, an integrated circuit chip, and/or a scratch-off foil overlying an offer printed on the redemption card. The promotional mailer preferably includes printed matter in the form of a postage area and addressing area outside the redemption card.