Abstract: Label assemblies are produced which obscure confidential information that is part of each label assembly, while allowing ready exposure of the confidential information in a tamperproof manner. A web of label components having a face ply with a top surface, underlying pseudo adhesion layers, an underlying image ply, an underlying adhesive layer, and a bottom release paper carrier ply are acted upon to non-impact print a security pantograph and readable indicia on the web face ply, and with an impact element generate a confidential information image on the image ply, which image is not visible from the face ply. Labels are die cut out of the web and matrix material formed by die cutting is removed so that the web then includes a bottom release paper carrier ply with a plurality of spaced labels, each having a confidential information image. The labels may be applied to a mailer or other substrate.

Abstract: There is provided a transfer sheet for provision of a pattern on a three-dimensional object, comprising: an olefinic thermoplastic elastomer film as a substrate film; and at least a pattern layer as a transfer layer provided on the substrate.

Abstract: The packaging wrapper consists of a film intended to be closed by at least one twist (22), including, on the internal side, a cold-sealing coating placed along two lengthwise strips (12, 14) on either side of the article to be packaged in order to retain the twists. The film additionally has at least one transverse additional strip (24), (26) of cold-sealing coating placed along one edge of the film (20) perpendicularly to the lengthwise strips (12, 14). The packaging process consists in closing the wrapper by virtue of the transverse strips (24), (26), along a direction parallel to the axis passing through the twists (22).

Abstract: The magnetic sheeting (10) for partly covering gaps of adjoining bodywork portions of vehicles and such surface areas not possessing any radii of curvature, is substantially tape-like configured and possesses a folding or kink line (11) proceeding along the longitudinal extension of the latter as well as several incisions (14) located transversally to this kink line (11).

Abstract: A sterilizable package for medical instruments includes bonded first and second sheets of microbe impervious material at least one of which is sufficiently porous to allow the passage of gas therethrough. The first sheet has a flap which is folded over to seal the opening of the pouch. An adhesive sealing tape is bonded to the flap. The sealing tape includes a carrier strip, a first adhesive layer formed from heat seal adhesive and disposed on one side of the carrier strip, and a second adhesive layer formed from pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on an opposite side of the carrier strip. The first adhesive layer forms a heat seal bond between the carrier strip and the first sheet. The sterilizable pouch is resistant to tunneling or rippling of the package material which sometimes occurs during the sterilization process.

Abstract: A label is disclosed which includes a first, base layer coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive for attachment to a selected product. A layer of release material is coated onto a portion of the base layer. A second layer is coated on a portion of its underside with a pressure sensitive adhesive for permanent attachment to the base layer in regions thereof that are not coated with release material, and temporary attachment to the base layer in regions thereof that are coated with release material.

Abstract: Backlit sign fabric formed by coating release paper with ink, applying a plastisol coating onto the dried ink, applying a reinforcing scrim onto the coating, curing the product, then removing the release paper.

Abstract: Nanostructured elements are provided for use in the electrode of a membrane electrode assembly for use in fuel cells, sensors, electrochemical cells, and the like. The nanostructured elements comprise acicular microstructured support whiskers bearing acicular nanoscopic catalyst particles which may comprise alternating layers of catalyst materials, which may comprise a surface layer that differs in composition from the bulk composition of the catalyst particles, and which may demonstrate improved carbon monoxide tolerance.

Abstract: A membrane electrode assembly is provided comprising an ion conducting membrane and one or more electrode layers that comprise nanostructured elements, wherein the nanostructured elements are in incomplete contact with the ion conducting membrane. This invention also provides methods to make the membrane electrode assembly of the invention. The membrane electrode assembly of this invention is suitable for use in electrochemical devices, including proton exchange membrane fuel cells, electrolyzers, chlor-alkali separation membranes, and the like.

Abstract: The invention concerns a plastics-paper composite which substantially consists of a paper layer, a polypropylene layer and a polyester layer, the polyester layer forming one of the two surface layers of the plastics-paper composite. This plastics-paper composite is used to produce weatherproof laminated sheets with surface protection, an acrylate layer being applied to the polyester layer of the plastics-paper composite. This composite is stacked on one or both sides with a plurality of papers impregnated with synthetic resin to form a stack, the acrylate layer lying against the outermost paper layer(s). This stack is then pressed at high pressure and high temperature. For use, the surface protection is removed from the acrylate layer as from the polyester layer.

Abstract: Described is an adhesive clip including a back sheet with a first layer of removable pressure sensitive adhesive on its front major surface, and a second layer of removable pressure sensitive adhesive on its rear surface; and a front sheet of polymeric material having a size adapted to at least overlay the first layer of removable pressure sensitive adhesive on the back sheet which has a first edge attached to the back sheet with the front sheet overlying the first layer of removable pressure sensitive adhesive. When the back sheet is adhered to a planar substrate by the second layer of pressure sensitive adhesive, the front sheet can be pivoted away from the back sheet a distance affording positioning an edge portion of a sheet to be supported between the front sheet and the first layer of pressure sensitive adhesive and pressing of that portion of the sheet to be supported into engagement with the first layer of pressure sensitive adhesive so that the sheet will be supported along the substrate.

Abstract: Methods for making a sheet material, such as wall covering, having a decorative (front) surface and a working (back) surface, for application to a support surface are disclosed. One method includes applying a release layer over the decorative surface and printing a pattern over the release layer to cover portions of the release layer. A pressure sensitive adhesive layer is applied to the working surface. Upon rolling the sheet material into a roll, the pattern adheres to the pressure sensitive adhesive layer so that, upon unrolling, the release layer transfers to the pressure sensitive adhesive layer. Another method is disclosed which sequentially combines ink, adhesive and a decorative sheet with a release sheet. Intermediate products, namely the sheet material prior to rolling are also disclosed.

Abstract: A marketing indicator assembly is comprised of an integral elongate sheet member of synthetic plastic material having first and second longitudinally spaced ends, a marketing indicator secured to the sheet member and extending therewith from the sheet member second end to a preselected location spaced from the sheet member second end, an end portion of the marketing indicator at the preselected location being not secured to the sheet member and bearing an adhesive layer, and a removable member secured to the adhesive layer and in facing relation to the sheet member.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a variety of articles which include a sheet of microcellular foam material. Exemplary articles include release liner sheets, face stock, label stock, and the like. The cell density of the sheet of microcellular foam material lies in a range from about 10.sup.9 to about 10.sup.15 cells per cubic centimeter of the sheet, and the average size of the cells is less than about 10 microns. The invention also provides processes for the manufacture of articles which include a sheet of microcellular foam material as a component thereof.

Abstract: A two-step press type transfer operation is made practical by a particular rendering of pictorializations for use upon the transfer sheets. A pictorialization should have a major portion of some object in the center of the pictorialization or a portion of a pictorialization in which a segmentation or division of such pictorialization is to be made so that one portion of the pictorialization may be placed upon one transfer sheet and a second portion of the pictorialization placed upon a second transfer sheet. Substantial straight linear portions of such pictorialization of this area are avoided and the division between the two portion of the image are run along nonlinear borders upon the edge of clearly defined structures within the pictorialization.

Abstract: A protectible form including a base ply having a printable face and a release face, a clear ply secured to the base ply release face by an adhesive, and a boundary cut defining matching selected portions of the base ply and the clear ply, whereby the clear ply selected portion may be removed from the base ply release face and adhered to the base ply printable face in a printing protecting position over substantially all of the base ply selected portion.

Abstract: A composition for use in forming an adhesive layer and a heat-transfer label including such an adhesive layer. In one embodiment, the label is designed for use on silane-treated glass containers of the type that are subjected to pasteurization conditions. The label includes a support portion and a transfer portion, the transfer portion being positioned over the support portion. The support portion includes a sheet of paper overcoated with a release layer of polyethylene. The transfer portion includes an organic solvent-soluble phenoxy protective lacquer layer, an organic solvent-soluble polyester ink layer over the protective lacquer layer, and an acrylic adhesive layer over the ink layer. The adhesive layer is formed by depositing onto the ink layer, e.g., by gravure printing, a composition comprising a water-based acrylic resin dispersion or emulsion, isopropyl alcohol and water, and then evaporating the volatile components of the composition to leave an acrylic film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a decorative material which is excellent in surface properties such as scratch resistance and soil resistance and, at the same time, environmentally friendly. The decorative material meludes: a substrate of a thermoplastic resin; and a resin layer 3 provided on one side of the substrate through a heat-sensitive adhesive layer 2, the resin layer being formed of a resin of a copolymer, of ethylene with an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid, which has been partially or completely neutralized with a metal ion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing film sheets provided with adhesive means, to be used for wrapping products, such as, for instance, flowers and plants, wherein a band of film is provided with a series of imprints in an adhesive material, which imprints form the adhesive means, whereafter the film band is cut into film sheets to be used separately. The invention moreover relates to an apparatus for the manufacture of film sheets provided with adhesive means, to be used for wrapping products, such as, for instance, flowers and plants.

Abstract: A heat fusible laminate for imprinting a design on an article of stretchable fabric such as polyamide, polyester and other synthetic materials. The laminate includes a release layer, a first adhesive layer, at least one ink layer of heat fusible composition and a second adhesive layer. The laminate is responsive to heat and pressure, when placed with the second adhesive layer against the fabric article, for securing the design to the fabric and allowing removal of the release layer therefrom.

Abstract: A masking device is produced by folding a first material to form a pleat that serves as an extension or handle, for the device. By folding the first sheet of material at three fold lines, a pleat is formed. If the piece of material is coated with adhesive prior to the folding process, two adhesive-coated surfaces will face each other within the body of the pleat, helping to attach two segments of the pleat together to form a more permanent and more rigid extension. The extension, or handle, extends from an unfolded portion of the first piece of material and facilitates the removal of the masking device from either a backing sheet or a surface which is protected by the masking device. The handle also facilitates the application of the masking device to the surface to be protected.

Abstract: A heat-transfer label including a phenoxy lacquer layer. In one embodiment, the label is designed for use on silane-treated glass containers of the type that are subjected to pasteurization conditions. The label includes a support portion and a transfer portion, the transfer portion being positioned over the support portion. The support portion includes a sheet of paper overcoated with a release layer of polyethylene. The transfer portion includes an organic solvent-soluble phenoxy protective lacquer layer, an organic solvent-soluble polyester ink layer over the protective lacquer layer, and a water-dispersible acrylic adhesive layer over the ink layer.

Abstract: An adhesive sheet having an adhesive layer and at least one surface being topologically microstructured, either with configured structures or a coating of particles and an underlying adhesive such that the adhesive layer has at least two levels of adhesion, a contact bond and an application bond, such that initial contact bond is substantially less than the application bond and that the contact bond simultaneously changes to the application bond with the application of pressure onto the adhesive sheet.

Abstract: A photosensitive sheet is composed of a plastic film, a subbing layer for nonelectrolytic plating provided thereon consisting of a hydrophilic resin having swelling property and fine particles of a metal or a metallic compound, a nonelectrolytically plated layer provided on the subbing layer and the photoresist layer provided on the nonelectrolytically plated layer. A metal pattern is performed by the steps of: exposing patternwise to light the photoresist layer of the photosensitive sheet, developing the exposed photoresist layer to form a resist pattern on the nonelectrolytically plated layer; forming an electrolytically plated layer on the nonelectrolytically plated layer in the area having no resist; superposing the photosensitive sheet on a substrate; and separating the plastic film from the substrate, keeping both the resist pattern and the electrolytically plated layer on the substrate, to form a metal pattern on the substrate.

Abstract: A decal assembly comprises a backing web, a printed label positioned on the backing web, an adhesive web applied over the label and the backing web, and a releasable liner web carrying the adhesive web and applied over the label and the backing web. The label and the adhesive web over the label define the actual decal. In a preferred embodiment, the label is made from retroreflective sheeting. Labels printed with fixed information are provided on a master roll. The endmost label is printed with variable information, separated from the master roll, and then assembled into the decal assembly. For use, the releasable web is peeled back to reveal the adhesive web, the label, and the backing web. The decal (i.e., the label and the adhesive web covering label) can then be separated from the surrounding adhesive web and the backing web and applied to a surface.

Abstract: A method for forming a custom printed sheet bearing a layer of adhesive using a printer that drives a sheet along a sharply arcuate path past printing head means on the printer. An elongate sheet composite is provided that includes an elongate primary sheet portion of a width adapted to be received and fed through the printer, and a secondary sheet portion positioned adjacent the primary sheet portion with edges of the primary and secondary sheet portions generally aligned; and a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive extending between the adjacent surfaces of the sheet portions. The sheet composite has transverse paths of weakness at spaced locations along its length to define a concatenation of sheet composite segments. The sheet composite is folded in opposite directions along successive transverse paths of weakness to form a stack of sheet composite segments.

Abstract: A label, comprising a label layer and a release layer, for general use in labeling objects. The label layer has a first side and a second side. The first side of the label layer forms a surface for receiving and retaining indicia. On the second side of the label layer, the peripheral edge is coated with a border of adhesive material, termed "primary adhesive material", which may be continuous, or which may have one or more small gaps. Within the peripheral edge border of primary adhesive material, there may be one or more areas of the same primary adhesive material, and one or more areas coated with either no adhesive material or with a weaker adhesive material, or with deadened primary adhesive material. The area(s) of primary adhesive material, including the border area(s) and the discontinuous inner area(s), form the primary adhesive bond between the label layer and a labeled object.One or more small slits or holes is cut into the label layer.

Abstract: The compact disposable packing for kit that contains aiding means which are secured from any contamination comprises a back plate made of plastic material. The back plate is covered with a sheet that forms a reservoir which opens in a small duct comprising a breakage incipient area. The sheet is itself covered with a hood that delimits a housing for a member like a gauze and similar. The plate, the sheet and the hood are tightly assembled and sealed, and the breakage incipient area is arranged so that the small duct is broken in the housing upon bending the back plate for bringing a fluid contained in the reservoir to impregnate the member.

Abstract: An optically variable article comprising of a substrate and at least one non-overlapping pair of optically variable structures on the surface of the substrate, the optically variable structures having the same color at one angle of incidence and different colors at all other angles of incidence. The optically variable structures are formed from optically variable pigments, optically variable opaque foils, or optically variable multilayer thin film interference stacks.

Abstract: A pad comprising a plurality of flexible sheets in a stack, and padding means for releasably adhering parts of the major surfaces of adjacent sheets in the stack together to maintain the sheets in the stack. That padding means is provided in that at least some of said sheets having patterns of coadhesive coated on their major surfaces, which patterns of coadhesive are adhered to patterns of coadhesive on adjacent sheets in the stack and releasably adhere parts of the major surfaces of adjacent sheets in the stack together in surface to surface relationship until the patterns of coadhesive are peeled apart.

Abstract: A thermal transfer foil (4) on which the following layer are stacked is superimposed on one side of a base film (4a), approximately 12 .mu.m to 25 .mu.m thick, relative to a substrate (11), such as a metal plate, comprising a timepiece face plate: a separable processing layer (4b), approximately 0.02 .mu.m thick; a transparent protective coloring layer (4c), approximately 2 .mu.m thick; and a reflection layer (4d), approximately 0.03 .mu.m to 0.05 .mu.m thick; as well as a thermoplastic resin layer (4e). Then, the base film (4a) is peeled off the thermal transfer foil (4), and then heat-pressed using a mold (21). Fine relief-and-indentation patterns are provided on the pressing surface (22) of the mold (21), which are transferred to the protective coloring layer (4c), the reflection layer (4d), and the thermoplastic resin layer (4e).

Abstract: A pressure sensitive tape for sealing butted edges of an insulation jacket applied to pipes and the like. The tape includes high-performance acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive which adheres at both low and elevated temperatures and a film adhesion layer on the tape to allow final closure at the job site. As the tape is wrapped around the insulation jacket, the adhesive adheres to the film layer on the upper side of the tape to provide permanent adherence.

Abstract: A closure arrangement for a polymeric bag with first and second opposing films comprises first and second opposing base strips, a first peelable strip of a first color, and a second peelable strip of a second color. An outer surface of the first base strip is attached to an inner surface of the first film. An outer surface of the second base strip is attached to an inner surface of the second film. The first peelable strip is attached to the inner surface of the first base strip, and the second peelable strip is attached to the inner surface of the second base strip. The first and second peelable strips are disposed between the first and second base strips. The second peelable strip is generally parallel to and opposes the first peelable strip. The second color of the second peelable strip is lighter than the first color of the first peelable strip.

Abstract: A holographic laminate to be used in a vehicular windshield or windowpane and an architectural window glass in order to display a variety of images for the expressive and decorative purposes. The holographic laminate comprises a transparent plate on which a hologram is mounted. An ultraviolet ray absorbing film is disposed on a side of the hologram through which side sunlight enter the hologram. A layer of an adhesive is disposed to secure the hologram to the transparent plate layer. A barrier film is disposed between the hologram and the adhesive layer to protect the hologram from being chemically affected by the adhesive layer.

Abstract: Piece of adhesive film for a temporary bond,a) comprising a double-sided adhesive filmb) whose adhesive surfaces have been rendered non-adhesive in areas lying opposite one another in an offset manner, wherec) the non-adhesive areas only overlap slightly, or not at all, andd) the adhesive bond produced therewith can be separated by pulling apart the non-adhesive areas, in particular by pulling in the direction of the bond plane.

Abstract: An adhesive strip is described which comprises(A) a polymer backing sheet material;(B) a controlled adhesion coating on one surface of said sheet material, said coating comprising a radiation-cured mixture comprising(B-1) a major amount of at least one acrylate oligomer selected from amine acrylate oligomers, epoxy acrylate oligomers, urethane acrylate oligomers and acrylic acrylate oligomers, and(B-2) a minor amount of at least one monomer selected from monofunctional acrylate monomers and polyfunctional acrylate monomers, and(C) an adhesive on the other surface of said sheet material. Articles such as disposable diapers also are described which utilize the strip as a target strip or landing zone for pressure-sensitive adhesive fastening tabs when the diaper is fastened around the body.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of solid aggregate materials is disclosed. This process makes use of an aluminosilicate containing non-soft or waste material in combination with iron oxide, an alkali, a water soluble silicate and water to produce a mixture which is subsequently formed into a cohesive mass and then allowed to cure until the solid aggregate material is formed. The process is useful for both the production of low compressive strength materials such as landfill and high compressive strength materials such as bricks. As curable aluminosilicate containing materials includes fly ash, the process provides a means by which substantial amounts of such materials may be converted into a useful form.

Abstract: A fusible adhesive sheet includes a heat-sensitive substrate having a geometrical configuration of intersecting diagonal lines with diamond-shaped voids between the lines. A lattice of pressure-sensitive adhesive is positioned on the substrate and has intersecting diagonal lines with diamond-shaped voids in between the lines in a pattern different from that for the substrate. Removable release liners are provided. In another form, the lattice work of pressure-sensitive adhesive is on a solid substrate of heat-sensitive adhesive. To make the heat-fusible sheet, the heat-sensitive adhesive is fed into the nip between a gravure roller and elastic surfaced roller. The surface of the gravure roller is provided with a series of valleys. The pressure-sensitive adhesive in liquid form is applied to the surface of the gravure roller and deposited onto the heat-sensitive adhesive and cured with heat.

Abstract: Paired numerals for use on sports clothing incorporate a common design theme throughout the numerals from 00 to 99 in which a left numeral set from 0 to 9 has each number of the set associated with a portion of the overall design theme and a right numeral set from 0 to 9 as each number of the set provided with the remaining portion of the design theme such that the portion of the design which appears in association with any number of the left numeral set compliments the design portion of any number in the right numeral set such that when any number from the left set is placed normally adjacnet and to the left of any number from the right set, the overall design theme will be completed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tube and cable restraint comprising: a strip of flexible material having a generally elongated rectangular loop-section adapted to form a loop about the tube with an attachment means near the first end of the loop-section adapted to secure (e.g., adhere) the strip to a surgical drape and a refastenable loop forming means adapted to secure (e.g., adhere) the second end of the loop-section to the first end thereby forming a loop around the tube or cable. In another embodiment, the restraint is adapted to secure a tubular drape around a projecting object such as a microscope eyepiece.

Abstract: The composite silicone rubber sheet comprises a thermal conductive silicone rubber layer, both surfaces of which are tacky, containing a thermal conductive filler such as aluminum oxide and having a Asker C hardness of 5 to 50 and a thickness of 0.4 mm or less; at least one reinforcing sheet such as glass cloth arranged within said silicone rubber layer; and a releasable protective sheet such as a release paper covered on at least one tacky surface of said silicone rubber layer. Since the composite silicone rubber sheet is superior in thermal conductivity and has a good flexibility and tackiness, when used as a heat dissipating insulation sheet, the composite silicone rubber sheet has the advantages of being superior in adherence, free of oil-bleeding, suitable for mass-production, and capable of not lowering workability in assembling electronic parts and the like.

Abstract: A packaging label includes a first portion with permanent pressure sensitive adhesive on its bottom face and a second portion substantially perpendicular to the first portion and having permanent pressure sensitive adhesive on the bottom face remote from the first portion. The second portion typically includes nutritional information and bar coding since the label is typically used with clam shell plastic packages for fruits or other food items. The first portion of the label is adhesively secured to the lid of a clam shell container and after the container is filled with food items, the lid is closed, the second portion of the label is unfolded from a compact position which facilitates stacking and transportation, and the adhesive on the second portion is secured to the bottom of the container, holding the lid closed. The bar coding is preferably on the top face of the second portion opposite the adhesive so that it can be scanned merely by dragging the bottom of the container over a scanner (e.g.

Abstract: An adhesive fluorescent coloring layer is applied to a carrier, so that a pressure-activated fluorescent marking tape is formed. When pressure is applied to the back of the carrier, the adhesive fluorescent coloring agent layer is transferred to a substrate. A surface of the adhesive fluorescent coloring layer has a quality so that the adhesive fluorescent coloring layer can be removed from the substrate when applied with external force.

Abstract: The adhesive label assembly having a specific internal adhesive pattern is designed to provide a label comprising two separate strips, each of which has an external side which contains a pre-determined printed message. The top portion of the assembly is fused together. One of the two internal sides has a specific alternating pattern of adhesive and non adhesive sections. The opposite internal side has no adhesive sections thereon and is silicone coated. A solid adhesive strip is located at one end of the internal side having the adhesive pattern which allows ease of banding together and opening of the two strips. Alternative embodiments of the assembly comprise a label having a fold at the end of the label opposite the fused end which will allow ease of attachment of the assembly. The folded portion has adhesive on its internal side to facilitate sealing.

Abstract: A security laminate comprising (1) a protective layer having a first and a second surface, (2) a pattern of low adhesion coating bonded to a portion of the second surface of the protective layer, (3) at least one emblem bonded to a portion of the low adhesion coating/protective layer composite, (4) an adhesive bonded to the emblem layer/low adhesion coating/protective layer composite, and (5) a primer is not included between the low adhesion coating and emblem layers; wherein the bond between the emblem and the protective layer and the bond between the adhesive layer and protective layer are the most tenacious bonds, and the bond between the low adhesion coating and the protective layer is the least tenacious, whereby the emblems and adhesive layers are damaged in the pattern of the low adhesion coating during delamination. Also, secured documents comprising such security laminates and a method for securing documents utilizing such security laminates.

Abstract: Methods for making a sheet material, such as wall covering, having a decorative (front) surface and a working (back) surface, for application to a support surface are disclosed. One method includes applying a release layer over the decorative surface and printing a pattern over the release layer to cover portions of the release layer. A pressure sensitive adhesive layer is applied to the working surface. Upon rolling the sheet material into a roll, the pattern adheres to the pressure sensitive adhesive layer so that, upon unrolling, the release layer transfers to the pressure sensitive adhesive layer. Another method is disclosed which sequentially combines ink, adhesive and a decorative sheet with a release sheet. Intermediate products, namely the sheet material prior to rolling are also disclosed.

Abstract: A heat activated applique is formed by forming a heat activated laminate. The heat activated laminate includes, for example, a thermoplastic layer bonded to an indicia-bearing layer such as a pigmented polymeric film or twill. This indicia-bearing layer is bonded to a support layer by a pressure sensitive adhesive. The pressure sensitive adhesive has a preferential adhesion to the support layer. The applique is formed by cutting through the heat activated laminate but not through the support layer to thereby form the desired ornamental applique. Waste portions are separated while the applique itself remains attached to the support layer bonded by the pressure sensitive adhesive. This is then bonded to a substrate while still attached to the support layer by applying heat and pressure through the support layer against the heat activated applique and against a cloth substrate.

Abstract: Known laminates can be used to apply graphics to glass panels to present an etched or sand-blasted appearance. Such graphics, which have been cut from a decorative polymeric film of a laminate, can be applied more easily, quickly, and with greater precision when the cover sheet of the laminate is a vented transparent polymeric sheet which bears a layer of vented removable pressure-sensitive adhesive that has been pressed against the graphics. Coextensive with each of the graphics is a layer of aggressive pressure-sensitive adhesive by which the graphics can be applied to a glass panel while wet with a detergent/alcohol/water solution that permits them to be repositioned by a user who can see the graphics through the vented transparent sheet. Positioning is enhanced when the vents are perforations arranged in an orderly pattern such as a rectangular grid.

Abstract: A label for labeling a data storage object, comprising a first layer and a second layer. The first layer has a first side and a second side. The first side of the first layer forms the front side of the label and provides a surface for receiving indicia such as a written description of the contents of the data storage object. The second side of the first layer is substantially and completely covered with a removable bond adhesive. The second layer is a patterned application of a material, which can be an ink or varnish, or a continuous sheetlike layer of material, or another substance which forms a layer when applied to the second side of the first layer. The pattern of the second layer can be a geometrical pattern or a random pattern, or a combination of geometric and random patterns.

Abstract: A process for making plastic siding panels, such as outdoor weatherable vinyl panels with an embossed wood grain pattern, comprises extruding a vinyl sheet, and overlaying on the extruded sheet a flexible carrier sheet having coated thereon (a) matte release layer bonded to the carrier sheet, and (b) decorative coating on the matte release layer facing toward the extruded plastic sheet. An embossing roll applies pressure at elevated temperatures to transfer the decorative coating from the matte release layer and bond it to the extruded sheet, while the embossing roll embosses a three-dimensional impression pattern in the laminate transferred to the extruded sheet. The carrier sheet and its matte release layer are then released from the laminate transferred to the vinyl sheet. The matte release layer transfers a low 75.degree. gloss level, preferably in the range of 8 to 12 gloss units, while enabling free release of the carrier from the embossed low gloss surface at elevated temperatures.