Bottle-carried Indicia Patents (Class 40/310)
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Patent number: 12190756Abstract: To provide a resin formed product with a label, for which information can be provided on the label without using ink and the information can be visually recognized from the external appearance even in a condition where the label is adhered. A resin formed product 20 to which a label 10 is adhered, the label 10 being formed by laminating a layer containing a porous base layer A and an adhesive layer B adhered to a surface of the resin formed product. On the label 10, a rough part 11 having a relatively rough surface roughness and a smooth part 12 having a predetermined pattern having a relatively smooth surface roughness are formed, and a cross-sectional porosity of the label of the smooth part 12 is from 0 to 93% relative to the cross-sectional porosity of the label of the rough part 11.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2020Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignee: Yupo CorporationInventors: Tatsuya Suzuki, Atsushi Ishige
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Patent number: 12151847Abstract: A decorative container assembly (10) has a container (12) having a bottom member (18) and an annular sidewall (20) extending from the bottom member (18). An end of the annular sidewall (20) defines a rim (22) and an opening (24) of the container (12). A first decorative member (16) is adhered to the sidewall (20) and covers an outer surface of the sidewall (20). The decorative container assembly (10) further has a lid assembly (14) operably removably connected to the rim (22) of the container (12). The lid assembly (14) has an annular ring member (42) and a top cover member (44). A second decorative member (16) covers a top surface of the cover member (44). A handle (34) has a first end connected to the sidewall (20) at a first position and a second end connected to the sidewall (20) at a second position, the first position being generally opposite to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2022Date of Patent: November 26, 2024Inventor: Alexis Davidson
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Patent number: 12110150Abstract: The present application discloses a novel container, which comprises: a bottle body that has a fitting area in concave shape arranged on the outer surface; a protection layer arranged on the fitting area; a pattern layer arranged on a side surface of the protection layer away from the fitting area; a light-transmittable wrapping layer arranged on the pattern layer; a bonding layer is arranged on a side edge of the light-transmittable wrapping layer, the light-transmittable wrapping layer connects with the side edge of the fitting area through the bonding layer. By arranging the fitting area on the bottle body, the protection layer in the fitting area, the pattern layer on the side surface of the protection layer away from fitting area, and the light-transmittable wrapping layer on the pattern layer, the pattern layer is protected effectively.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2022Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Assignee: INNOVATE MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventor: Leonard Scott Huff
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Patent number: 12112660Abstract: A signage system that is used to mount a sign atop a post so that the sign is higher than the post. A wire frame connects the sign to the top of a post. The wire frame has support sections that extend into a sign through the bottom edge of the sign. The wire frame also has mounting sections that extend away from the sign and are sized and shaped to engage the open top end of a post. The wire frame further includes lateral sections that extend between the support sections and the mounting sections. The lateral sections are aligned along a common line that runs parallel to the bottom edge of the sign. The support sections, lateral sections, and mounting sections are all coplanar.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2022Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Inventor: Steven R. Baron
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Patent number: 12039895Abstract: A label including a base material with at least one adhesive region and a cover material, a label tape and a method for manufacturing labels are disclosed. The method includes providing a base material web and applying at least one adhesive to the base material web along at least one row by means of at least one applicator. The adhesive is applied to the base material web intermittently along the row so that the row comprises a plurality of individual adhesive regions spaced apart from one another by adhesive-free regions. The method also includes applying a cover material to at least some regions of the base material web so that a plurality of the applied adhesive regions are completely covered by the cover material, and at least partially separating the base material web and/or the cover material exclusively along adhesive-free regions by means of at least one separating device.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2022Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: S+P SAMSON GMBHInventors: Karl Tochtermann, Roland Arndt
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Patent number: 12039896Abstract: A label including a separable article for use. The label includes a first portion adapted to be affixed to an article, and a second portion adapted to be separated from the first portion and removed from the remainder of the label. The second portion may be defined by at least one feature that facilitates removal of the second portion. And the second portion is capable of being formed into a second article following separation from the first portion, and may include an interior space capable of receiving a material therein or therethrough. The label including portion for forming a separable article may be formed in an inline process.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2022Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: Multi-Color CorporationInventors: Patrick A. Young, Dimitri Stamatiou
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Patent number: 12014655Abstract: A label, a method of assembling the label, and a method for using the label are presented. The label includes a base ply. A tab extends from the base ply in a longitudinal direction. The label also includes a top ply located atop and dimensioned to cover the base ply. The tab of the base ply is not covered by the top ply. The label further includes an outer layer located atop and dimensioned to cover the top ply. The tab of the base ply is secured to the outer layer. Moving the outer layer in a direction pulls a portion of the base ply from beneath the top ply such that the portion of the base ply can be visibly perceived.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2022Date of Patent: June 18, 2024Assignee: Multi-Color CorporationInventors: Patrick A. Young, Dimitri Stamatiou
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Patent number: 11967257Abstract: The present invention is an improvement for retail customer experience. Stores that use an Electronic Shelf Label to displays a price (also known as ESL) need an apparatus to draw a customer's attention to products on sale or promoted. The invention is a flag for indicia that quickly attaches to ESLs with an elastic. The flag's indicia increases the ESL's visibility to shoppers and store personnel, and makes the product more noticeable. The flag can be made out of one piece of material or two, and can accommodate indicia. The flag can also incorporate a mechanical gripper to hold indicia. The flag can be installed or removed very simply with one hand, and self-adjusts to be congruent to the ESL, without any obstructions that would cause the flag to be dislodged by an accidental bump from a shopper or cart. The flag can be made of any printable material.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Inventor: Carl Pomerantz
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Patent number: 11961032Abstract: A computer based system for taking the physical inventory of liquids dispensed in full and partially full containers. A database stores images of containers and their associated volumes. The containers to be inventoried are identified by a user and input to a computer at a graphical user interface (GUI) input/output. A computer causes the display of an image of the container and a sliding level indicator at the GUI. The level indicator is slidable along the image. The computer calculates a volume of liquid remaining in the container as a function of the position of the level indicator along the image of the container.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Inventor: Nikhil Kundra
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Patent number: 11851240Abstract: A bottle decorated with a removable wrap includes a bottle and a removable wrap. The wrap includes a thin resilient planar body that is curved such that the body forms a structure resembling a portion of a cylinder. A decorative treatment is applied to the body. In a first state, the wrap is separated from the bottle, and the cylindrical structure is in a natural/default state and has a first radius. In a second state, the wrap is separated from the bottle, and the cylindrical structure is in a spread state and has a second radius. In a third state, the wrap is mounted around the bottle, the cylindrical structure is in a partially-spread mounting state and has a third radius such that bias in the partially-spread body is applied to the bottle. The second radius is larger than the third radius which is larger than the first radius.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2020Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Inventor: Tracy Mello
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Patent number: 11842241Abstract: In some implementations, a transaction card includes a first card body portion, a second card body portion, at least one of an integrated circuit chip or a magnetic stripe accessible from at least one of the first card body portion or the second card body portion, and a third card body portion that includes a series of accordion pleats. The series of accordion pleats may be between the first card body portion and the second card body portion. The series of accordion pleats may be configured to contract the third card body portion into a contracted configuration, and to expand the third card body portion into an expanded configuration. The first card body portion may be nearer to the second card body portion with the third card body portion in the contracted configuration than with the third card body portion in the expanded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Capital One Services, LLCInventors: Tyler Maiman, Shannon Yogerst, Bryant Yee
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Patent number: 11724847Abstract: A blow molded multilayer article having a hollow body defined by a wall comprising at least three layers. The wall has a first Layer A comprising an outer surface of the wall, a second Layer A comprising the inner surface of the wall and a Layer B between the first and second Layer As. The B layer can contain an effect pigment and/or an opacifying pigment and the Layer As can be transparent. The wall contains a deboss element.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2019Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Mark Lewis Agerton, Marc Andrew Mamak, Amanda Susan Ehrhardt, Andrew Joseph Horton, Bradley Scott Neufarth
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Patent number: 11718440Abstract: A wine bottle is provided with a punt at a lower end which includes a cork retainer therein. A cork can thus be stored within the cork retainer. In one embodiment, the cork retainer includes two retainer surfaces which are opposing each other horizontally, and spaced apart by a length similar to opposing portions of the cork to allow the cork to fit tightly between these retainer surfaces. Space above the retainer surfaces can hold a foil wrap with the cork within the cork retainer and holding the foil wrap in place. Full re-use of the bottle is thus facilitated. In one embodiment, the bottle has an octagonal shape so that multiple bottles can be shipped together and placed adjacent each other with flat surfaces distributing loads therebetween, without forces concentrated at points thereof, and to keep the bottles in good shape for washing, refilling and re-use.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Lecavalier Cellars LLCInventors: Michel M. Fournier, Evan Mackenzie
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Patent number: 11713174Abstract: A luminescent storage assembly for storing personal objects includes an ellipsoid that is divided into a first portion hingedly coupled to a second portion for opening and closing the ellipsoid. A container is positionable within the ellipsoid and the container includes a plurality of dividers. Each of the dividers is positioned in the container such that each of the dividers defines a respective one of a plurality of compartments in the container to contain objects for storage. A plurality of luminescent elements is each integrated into the ellipsoid. Each of the luminescent elements is comprised of a luminescent material to facilitate the ellipsoid to be visible in a darkened environment.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2022Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Inventors: Jennifer Young, Lilia Stephenson
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Patent number: 11628122Abstract: An injectable medication tab used to track expiration dates has an informative tab, a release string, an adhesive liner, and a quick release fastener. The informative tab provides visually accessible information about a bottle to which the injectable medication tab is attached. An expiration information portion of the informative tab protrudes from the exterior surface of the bottle after being opened. The adhesive liner is superimposed onto a mounting surface of the informative tab and attaches the informative tab to the bottle. The quick release fastener is a coupling mechanism that connects between an edge of the informative tab and the release string. The release string forms a detachable connection holding the expiration information portion against the bottle until the bottle is opened. Once opened, the expiration information section to protrudes from the bottle until the expiration information is recorded and the medical information portion is adhered to the bottle.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Inventor: Tamia Myshia Patterson
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Patent number: 11459199Abstract: There is provided a printing apparatus, including: a casing having a discharge opening and a conveyance route; a roller; a driving source; a printing head; a scanner disposed at a downstream side in a discharge direction; and a controller. The controller is configured to, depending on a printing preparation command, detect a leading-end position of a sheet; determine whether a printing surface of the sheet includes an error position that is not suitable for printing; and convey the sheet until the error position reaches the downstream position from the printing head. Then, the controller controls the printing head to execute printing of an image on the sheet.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2019Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Keita Koyama, Jyunji Maeda, Katsunori Sakai, Mitsuru Nakamura
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Patent number: 11434946Abstract: A reusable clip for decorating a bottle enables a wide variety of decorations to be attached to the bottle, which may then be provided as a gift. The clip makes it very easy to securely attach and then easily remove the decorations. The clip also has features to enable flexible attachment of decorative components in a way that the decorations may be rearranged or redesigned as necessary.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Inventor: Angela Yvonne Kinney
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Patent number: 11410577Abstract: A privacy label system includes a single sheet of label material configured to be removably attached to a container of a product in an unfolded single layer configuration. The label material includes a top surface area configured to receive personal information of a recipient of the product and an opposing bottom surface area configured to receive advertising information associated with the product. An attachment system of the privacy label system is operable to removably attach the label material to the container in an unfolded single layer configuration such that the bottom surface area is positioned between the top surface area and the container, once the label material is attached to the container. The label material is operable to be removed from the container by the recipient by hand, in order to remove the personal information from the container and to reveal the advertising information to the recipient.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2022Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Privacy Tabs, LLCInventors: Scott Powhida, Larry Frederick
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Patent number: 11389021Abstract: Tasting flight kits are disclosed herein. An example tasting flight kit includes a drinking cup and a tray to support the drinking cup. The tray includes a base and an opening extending through the base. The opening has a larger diameter than a bottom portion of the drinking cup, such that when the drinking cup is inserted into the opening from a top side of the base, the bottom portion of the drinking cup extends through the opening and beyond a bottom side of the base. The example tasking flight kit also includes a ring having an outer diameter larger than a diameter of the opening. The ring is to be placed around the bottom portion of the drinking cup when the drinking cup is inserted into the opening to prevent the drinking cup from being removed from the opening when the tray is inverted.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2021Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Inventors: Kegan McDaniel, Roberto Meza
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Patent number: 11382402Abstract: An assembly with a container comprising a sidewall and a recess in the sidewall, the recess comprising a top portion and a bottom portion, and structure that is configured to releasably retain a phone with two ends in the recess. The structure includes a first flexible strap that encircles the bottle and overlies part of the recess, the first strap comprising an integral first receptacle located in or over the recess that is configured to hold one end of the phone, and a second receptacle in or over either the top or bottom portion of the recess and that is configured to hold the other end of the phone.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Inventor: James King
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Patent number: 11379864Abstract: A method of executing a double blind wine tasting event comprises providing a plurality of distinct wine bottles, a plurality of identical sleeves and a plurality of distinct covers. A first person places each of the wine bottles in a respective sleeve, with each of the sleeves including a respective distinct identifier. The first person keeps track of which wine bottle is placed in which sleeve. A second person then masks each of the identifiers with a respective cover, with each of the covers being removably attachable to the sleeves. The second person keeps track of which cover is masking which identifier. After these steps are carried out, a location of each of the wine bottles within the sleeves is unknown to every one of the participants. A plurality of carafes may be used as an alternative to the sleeves.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2018Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: CLIINK LLCInventor: Scott Jeffrey
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Patent number: 11319105Abstract: A container extends along a longitudinal axis and includes a base, a body extending axially from the base, and a generally radially outwardly facing external surface having sharply outlined indicia. The indicia includes generally V-shaped depressions having outer slopes, inner slopes, and vertices connecting the slopes. A method of making the container is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2019Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.Inventors: Steve Kitcher, Stuart Wild
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Patent number: 11312536Abstract: An attachment device having a clip portion and a display element removably attachable to the clip portion. The clip portion is generally arcuate and dimensioned to slide down and engage a neck of a beverage container. The display element provides a pivotable snap-fit mechanism for operatively associating with a clasp pivot post and spaced apart attachment points of the clip portion. The display element provides an indicia medium for prominently displayed a message or design thereon, whereby the message may provide the occasion and/or sentiment associated with the engaged beverage container, all while allowing the container's intrinsic label to be readily visible.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Inventor: Loraine Marie Fox
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Patent number: 11241900Abstract: A sheet includes a first surface, a second surface, an adhesive portion, a fold-back portion, and a first area. The first surface extends in a first direction. The second surface is opposite to the first surface, and allows light to pass therethrough from the first surface to the second surface. The adhesive portion is a portion of the first surface to which an adhesive is applied, and is disposed at a first end portion of the sheet in the first direction. The fold-back portion is disposed on the first end portion. The first area is disposed on the adhesive portion between a first edge of the first end portion and the fold-back portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2019Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.Inventor: Toshiyasu Yukawa
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Patent number: 11033019Abstract: A game call configured to emulate a sound of a predetermined species of animal, the call comprising a mouthpiece section, with a digitally reproduced image displayed thereon, in a manner such that the digitally reproduced image specifically relates to said predetermined species. A method of using a vacuum chamber, an internal fixture and a plurality of ventilated molds, which utilizes commercial off-the-shelf PVC piping components, for making molded image wrapped rods.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Deadshot Customs LLCInventors: Christopher R. Betts, Zachary Martin Hornberg, Brian Matthew Rubenstein
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Patent number: 10932597Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and method for storing and modifying information that is disposed along an outside surface of a container. Optionally, the information is stored onto one or more strips that are each marked with information that facilitates exercise and other types of activity planning.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Inventor: Thomas Lingel
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Patent number: 10918570Abstract: A medication container information concealment system includes a privacy label including a first side and a second side, a backing, and a tabular insert. The backing is configured to be peeled off of the second side and is detachably adhered to the second side. The tabular insert is detachably coupled to the second side via a perforated tab. The tabular insert includes tracking information. In response to a peeling off of the backing from the second side, an entirety of the second side is configured to wrap around and permanently affix to an outer surface of a container. The privacy label is configured to conceal information remaining on the outer surface of the container, leaving a portion of the first side exposed outwardly.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Inventor: William M. Hincher, Sr.
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Patent number: 10676240Abstract: A glass container including a body having a delamination factor less than or equal to 10 and at least one marking is described. The body has an inner surface, an outer surface, and a wall thickness extending between the outer surface and the inner surface. The marking is located within the wall thickness. In particular, the marking is a portion of the body having a refractive index that differs from a refractive index of an unmarked portion of the body. Methods of forming the marking within the body are also described.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: CORNING INCORPORATEDInventors: Stephan Lvovich Logunov, Leonard Thomas Masters, William James Miller, Alexander Mikhailovich Streltsov, Christopher Lee Timmons
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Patent number: 10532868Abstract: A tag assembly (10, 210, 310, 410) includes a tag panel (14, 314, 414) and a elastomer panel (16). The tag panel (14, 314, 414) includes a first panel segment (22a, 322a, 422a) and a second panel segment (22b, 322b, 422b) demarcated from the first panel segment (22a, 322a, 422a) by a first fold line (48a, 348a). The second panel segment (22b, 322b, 422b) includes a panel aperture (34) and a plurality of slits (36, 236) communicating with the panel aperture (34) and defining a plurality of tabs (38, 238) therebetween. A retention aperture (24, 52, 58) is positioned on and through the tag panel (14, 314, 414). The elastomer panel (16) is bonded to the second panel segment (22b 322b 422b) and comprises a stretchable aperture (44), wherein the stretchable aperture (44) overlaps the panel aperture (34).Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2015Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Bedford Industries, Inc.Inventor: Trevor Wintz
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Patent number: 10399761Abstract: Method and apparatus for creating highly articulated lenses and lens arrays from the combined effect of a clear-sided container of clear liquid whose sides are of uniform, conventional thickness, and may therefore be manufactured with conventional methods at conventional prices. The container's sides are shaped into the form of the surface of a lens or lens array, and in combination with the clear fluid within, whose index of refraction is close to that of the container wall, performs the function normally performed by a single lens of glass or plastic and focuses light on a plane within, or outside of said container. Such a container can be used both as an enhanced labeling display for clear fluid containers such as water, soda, liquors, liquid soap and many other liquid products, as well for as a display device only, enabling otherwise impractically thick and expensive lenses.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Inventor: Dan Kainen
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Patent number: 10388192Abstract: A labeling article includes an elastic substrate and a tag. The elastic substrate has first and second opposed surfaces and a cut. The tag has third and fourth opposed major surfaces. An entirety of the third major surface overlies a portion of the first major surface. The third major surface is bonded to the first major surface. At least a portion of the tag is positioned adjacent the cut. In another aspect, a labeling article includes a first member and a second member. The first member is formed of an elastic material that includes a fastening opening therein and an interior portion that projects into the fastening opening. The second member is formed of an inelastic material that overlies at least the interior portion. The second and first members are bonded together. A composite web of labeling articles includes an elastic material web and first and second tag material strips.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2017Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Bedford Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jay A. Milbrandt, Axel Wass, Jeff Maltas, Colin O'Donnell
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Patent number: 9908671Abstract: The liquid filled bottle includes a plastic bottle (1) and a cover member (C) sealing an opening (5) of the bottle, the cover member (C) including: —a closing portion (6) sealing the opening (5) of the bottle (1) in an annular area (6a), the closing portion having a circumference (8) defined by an outer edge of the annular area, the closing portion defining a first surface (S1) that is substantially planar and delimited by the circumference; and —a label portion (10) that defines a second surface (S2), the label portion (10) and the closing portion (6) being parts of a single piece foil, for instance a flexible plastic foil. The second surface (S2) is entirely offset relative to the annular area (6a), the ratio between the second surface (S2) and the first surface (S1) being at least 1:2, and preferably at least 1:1.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2012Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: SA DES EAUX MINERALES D'EVIAN SAEMEInventors: Jean-Paul Besson, Christine Gehringer
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Patent number: 9872815Abstract: A rack (10) to stock round (26) or semi-round medication containers. The rack (10) has a generally rectangular box shape and includes two side members (16). Both of the two side members (16) include one row of a plurality of generally “C” shaped slots (24) forming a plurality of windows (28). A label (34) with indicia (23) and medication-related information (22) is provided on a face panel (17) of each side member (16). In operation, medication containers (26), including a label (32) with indicia (31) and medication-related information (30), are pegged into the slots (24) of the rack (10) so that the medication-related information (30) of the labels (32) of the medication containers (26) show through windows (28) and align with the corresponding medication-related information (22) of the face panels (17) of rack (10).Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2010Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Inventor: Maria Lourdes Rivero
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Patent number: 9865183Abstract: A labeling system that enables labels to be attached to medication dispensing products that lack adequate surface area for the labels. The labeling system utilizes a panel having a first planar surface with a geometric center. The first planar surface extends to a periphery having a polygonal shape. An opening is formed in the panel proximate the geometric center. The opening is sized to receive the medication dispenser. Labels are adhered to the first planar surface. The polygonal shape of the panel provides its periphery with a first number of flat side surfaces. The polygonal shape is a visual indicator, wherein the labels adhered to the first planar surface correspond in number to the flat side surfaces along the periphery.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2017Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Inventor: Boryana Dorvil
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Patent number: 9852665Abstract: A receipt and label roll comprises a core and a web having a longitudinally-extending axis and wound on the core along the axis. The web includes (i) a substrate having a front side and a back side opposite the front side, (ii) a thermally-sensitive coating disposed on the front side of the substrate, (iii) adhesive disposed on a portion of the back side of the substrate along the web axis, and (iv) a release coating disposed on the front side of the substrate along the web axis to prevent the adhesive from sticking to the front side of the substrate when the web is wound on the core. The web further includes (v) a longitudinal weakened structure extending along a direction parallel to the web axis and dividing the web into a first web portion on which the adhesive is disposed and a second web portion which is substantially devoid of adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Iconex LLCInventors: Steven Harold Nahm, Robert McDaniel
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Patent number: 9415559Abstract: A pouch for holding fluids is provided. The pouch includes a pouch body having a front panel and a back panel. The front panel is formed of a transparent material and includes a second indicia visible from the front of the pouch. The back panel includes a third indicia visible from the back of the pouch. The back panel includes a first indicia disposed one of the layers of the back panel and configured to be visible when the pouch is viewed from the front so as to block out the third indicia from view. A method of manufacturing a pouch is also provided. The method is directed towards facilitating the alignment of a graphical image on one side of the back panel with a graphical image on another side of the back panels in instances where the back panel is formed of multiple layers.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2012Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Pouch Pac Innovations, LLCInventor: R. Charles Murray
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Patent number: 9302833Abstract: The present invention relates to a bottle pouring film. Specifically, a film is provided on a face of a bottle or on the neck thereof, having a shape, the shape of which can be curled into a pouring spout that may be placed within the neck of a bottle to aid in pouring fluids out of the same without spillage. The film may preferably be provided over the label of the bottle, and may be peeled from the same for use as a pour spout. Methods of making and using the same are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventors: Christopher T. Faye, Jeffery T. Faye, Jr., Lynn M. Faye, Jeffery T. Faye, Sr.
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Patent number: 9290302Abstract: A medicine dispensing record system that joins with a medicine container and records and displays content and administration information about a medicine to ensure the proper administration of the medicine. The medicine information that is recorded may be erased and updated when a subsequent dose of medicine is administered. The medicine dispensing system includes an identification portion that affixes to the medicine container and includes a dry-erase surface that provides a receptive and erasable surface for a user to record and review information about a last medicine dose with information such as: time and/or date the last dose was administered, amount of medicine administered, current daily intake amount, contents of the medicine container, scheduled administration of the medicine, and warnings about the medicine. The information displayed on the surface is constantly revised with each subsequent dosage of the medicine with an attached dry-erase marker.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2013Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Inventor: Kimberlee Ann Horn
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Patent number: 9216846Abstract: A device and system for temporarily sealing an orifice in a beverage container lid comprising a plug (10, 110, 210, 310) having an upper surface (14, 114, 214), a body portion (12, 112), and a lower surface (16, 116, 216), said body portion adapted to be inserted and releasably retained in the orifice to provide a temporary seal thereof, and an external member (20, 120, 220) located on the upper surface of the plug configured to allow a user to grip the plug for ease of removal from the orifice.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2013Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: STIXTOGO, INC.Inventor: Thomas Burns
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Patent number: 9138377Abstract: A container neck supports a disc which presents an information. The disc is not visible until a container cap is removed. The information may have a warning which is critical to the use of the container or its contents. Because the information is presented as a surprise to the user who removes the cap, the user is more likely to take notice and therefore heed what the information presents. Such understanding by the user may be critical to the successful use of the contents and may prevent a dangerous situation from arising such as ingesting an improper medication. It has been shown through statistical testing that a user is more likely to take heed of a hidden message visible only upon removal of the cap, than a similar message presented on a disc or other label that is visible prior to removal of the cap.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Inventors: Mike Boone, Kyle Schroeder
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Patent number: 9123270Abstract: A decorative device and/or band for removable attachment to a rear-view mirror is presented herein. Particularly, the band includes an at least partially flexible and resilient mounting component which is removably disposable in an engaged relation around an outer periphery of the vehicle mirror housing. Further, in certain embodiments, the mounting component includes an at least partially closed-loop and/or oval configuration with two oppositely disposed first and second longitudinal portions thereof which at least partially engage opposite upper and lower peripheral surfaces of the vehicle mirror housing. A display panel which in includes indicia (e.g., text, graphics, artwork, logos, etc.) displayed thereon extends outwardly from (e.g., upwardly, downwardly or to one or more sides) at least a portion of the mounting component.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2014Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Reflection Band, LLCInventor: Paul Gerard Marcus
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Patent number: 9074944Abstract: A thermal indicator device is disclosed for providing an indication that an article of food is heated to a certain level of preparedness. The thermal indicator device comprises a stake and a marker secured to the stake. The stake comprises an end adapted for insertion into the food. The marker is adapted for movement between a retracted position and an extended position. The marker is retained in the retracted position via a string, and actuated to the extended position via an internal spring. Accordingly, at a temperature below the melting temperature, the string maintains the marker in the retracted position, and when the internal temperature of the food rises to a temperature equal to or higher than the melting temperature, the string melts to permit release of the marker into the extended position. Once the string melts, the internal spring actuates the marker into the extended position for visual indication.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Inventor: Joseph Bruce
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Patent number: 9005742Abstract: A label for removable application to an article such as a beverage bottle includes a backing layer (2) comprising a laminate of a bi-axially oriented polyester such as PET (12) and a bi-axially oriented polypropylene (14). The polyester film (12) has a lower coefficient of thermal expansion than the polypropylene film (14). Consequently, when the label is heated, it will tend to curl and this effect can be used to assist in the removal of the label from the article in a hot washing bath during recycling of the article.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Spear Group Holdings LimitedInventors: David John Davies, Darren Hammonds
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Patent number: 9003999Abstract: Liquid consumption counter devices are described herein. One liquid consumption counter device can comprise a body having a number of indicator points, and a counter coupled to the body, wherein the counter rotates around the body to each of the number of indicator points and wherein rotation of the counter to each of the consecutive indicator points indicates consumption of a volume of liquid.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Bischoff Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Julie A. Bischoff, Brian J. Bischoff
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Patent number: 8999477Abstract: An apparatus for attachment to a medicine container has a label with label surface such that it can be written upon by hand with a writing instrument. An attachment mechanism is provided which will attach the label to a medicine container. The label surface contains thermochromic material to indicate change in body temperature.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Inventor: Frederick A. Hirth
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Patent number: 8973755Abstract: The present application is directed to patient compliance aids for a medicine container. A base label may be adhered to the medication container, and one or more indicia disposed on the base label. A top label may cover at least a portion of the base label.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2012Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: SpinLabel Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Stephen M. Key
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Patent number: 8955242Abstract: An advertising apparatus including a body portion adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on a support structure accessible for advertising purposes and, an interchangeable and/or replaceable advertising device, the advertising device being adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on the body portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2011Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Branded Seats, LLCInventor: Shad E. Bruce
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Patent number: 8914999Abstract: An extended content label with a narrow overlaminate having a substrate, a leaflet and an overlaminate strip. The leaflet is adhered to a section of the upper surface of the substrate and has several overlying panels, longitudinally-extended accordion-type folds alternating along a top and bottom of each panel, and a perpendicular fold oriented normal to the longitudinal direction. The leaflet is a single sheet that is folded into a leaflet without the use of glue. The overlaminate strip is laminated across the entire longitudinal direction of the leaflet and laminated to another section of the upper surface of said substrate to form an extended content label. The height of the overlaminate strip is narrower than the leaflet so that all of the accordion-type folds extend beyond the overlaminate strip.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: MiniGraphics, Inc.Inventor: Stephen W. DeLise, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140331531Abstract: A label for a bottle where the label is comprised of a laminate where an outer layer (3) is a material susceptible to losing opaqueness when made wet, and an inner layer (5) behind this first layer which is a material that is opaque, and such that it will maintain such opaqueness when wet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicants: Collotype Services Pty Ltd., Avery Dennison Materials Pty Ltd.Inventor: John Frankhuisen
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Patent number: 8875425Abstract: A container comprising a substantially rigid body formed at least partially of transparent material and having a neck defining an opening providing access to the container cavity, and a bag positioned in the interior of the body. The bag being formed of thermoplastic material and having a neck from which there radially extends a flange which rests on a free edge of the neck of the body and defines a hole for providing access to the cavity of the bag and for sealedly housing the body of a hermetic pump operable manually to withdraw the fluid substance from the bag and feed it to the outside through its dispensing stem. The bag being formed by hot blow moulding of a preform positioned directly within the container. A decorative and/or informative sheet detached from the opening being interposed between said container and said bag, and being visible from the outside of the container.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2011Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Lumson S.p.A.Inventor: Matteo Moretti