Abstract: A pubic patch is provided to apply to the public area of a woman, particularly the mons pubis (Pubic Mound) area of the pelvic region. The pubic patch includes an adhesive base with a front side and a back side with decorative material attached to the front side, and the back side attached to human body. The pubic patch may further comprise fragrances and/or illuminating devices. The decorative material may be hairs attached to supporting sheet or LED material. Further, a products kit is provided which contains a plurality of pubic patches. The product kit may include an instruction booklet. A method of using the pubic patch is also provided comprises the steps of selecting a pubic patch and applying the pubic patch to the human surface in the pubic area.

Abstract: A laminated product having a thickness that can be adjusted by chipping, and including alternating sheets and layers of an adhesive material in a stack, each sheet possessing an intrinsic resistance to tearing and each layer of adhesive material connecting adjacent sheets in the stack with a linking force which is weaker than the resistance of the sheets to tearing, enabling each sheet to be detached from the stack without tearing. The product includes a housing which is disposed inside the thickness of the stack, and an electronic identification element which is disposed in the housing.

Abstract: A sealing tape for sealing a joint has an elastically expanding foam strip of approximate rectangular cross section and a foil-type wrapping at least partially surrounding the foam strip. Foil wrapping holds the foam strip in a compressed state and comprises a tear-open tab extending in the longitudinal direction of the sealing tape for opening the wrapping to allow the foam strip to expand, and includes an adhesive tape located in the area of the bottom surface of the foam strip. The wrapping surrounds the two lateral surfaces and the top surface of the foam strip, has a first edge strip, which covers a first edge area of the bottom surface of the foam strip, and a second edge strip, which covers a second edge area of the bottom surface of the foam strip opposite the first edge area. The adhesive tape is bonded adhesively to the two edge strips and holds them in place but can be separated from them by pulling.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for constructing a form are disclosed. A form includes a substrate a first line of weakness formed on the substrate to separate a central area and a perimeter matrix. The perimeter matrix at least partially surrounds the central area. A fold line formed on the central area to divide the central area into a first side and a second side. A second line of weakness and a third line of weakness are at least partially formed within the central area. The second and third lines of weakness are coupled to the first line of weakness. The second and third lines of weakness form opposing removable portions that are symmetric about the fold line. When the central area is folded about the fold line and the opposing removable portions are removed, the second and third lines of weakness substantially align to create an opening for suspending the form.

Abstract: [Problem to be solved] To obtain a display strip to which bags can be attached with sufficient holding force and from which the bags can be removed smoothly, keeping the removed surface of the bag clean. [Solution] The display strip for arranging and attaching a plurality of product-enclosed bags comprises a laminate having at least a substrate layer and a sealant layer, wherein the sealant layer comprises an olefin resin layer [(a) layer] containing no polymer grafted with a vinyl monomer and an easily peelable resin layer [(b) layer] containing an olefin-based polymer grafted with a vinyl monomer, and the (a) layer is the outermost layer of the display strip.

Abstract: The sealing tape for sealing a joint has a first foam strip with a top surface and a bottom surface, a second foam strip with a top surface and a bottom surface, and a sheet-like connecting element, which comprises a first attachment section, a second attachment section, and a middle section between the two attachment sections. The first attachment section is attached to the first foam strip; the second attachment section is attached to the second foam strip; and the middle section extends from the top surface of the first foam strip to the bottom surface of the second foam strip when the middle section is stretched out straight.

Abstract: There are disclosed methods of making RFID transponder webs and intermediate webs such as RFID strap webs and antenna webs, as well as such webs per se.

Abstract: A method for determining the location of an additive, especially an additive that is not visible to a consumer, in an article with respect to a surface feature of the article is provided.

Abstract: Represented and described is a sheet having at least one fastening section for the bonding of the sheet to a substrate or for bonding to a further sheet. In accordance with the invention the fastening section is coated partially with an adhesive and has at least two bonding regions formed by the adhesive coating, and adjacent bonding regions are separated from one another at least partly by at least one adhesive-free region of the fastening section.

Abstract: Disclosed is a release sheet including a substrate and a resin layer formed on the substrate. The resin layer includes: 100 parts by mass of an acid-modified polyolefin resin including an acid-modifying component in a content of 1 to 10% by mass; and 1 to 50 parts by mass of a crosslinking agent and/or 5 to 1000 parts by mass of polyvinyl alcohol. The crosslinking agent is composed of a carbodiimide compound and/or an oxazoline compound.

Abstract: A container (10) having a valve flap (20) which is movable between a closed position, whereat it is seated on the seating area (18) to close an evacuation port (16), and an opened position, whereat it is unseated from the seating area (18) to open the evacuation port (16). A label structure (26) includes a film layer (28) forming a seat platform on which a seating area (18) is located and/or a film layer (30) forming a flap platform on which the valve flap (20) is located. A plurality of label structures (26) can be efficiently and economically mass-produced by a label-manufacturer and then supplied to the container-manufacturer for incorporation into the containers (10).

Abstract: Herein is disclosed a plastic tape, comprising a backing with a first major side comprising a microstructured paint-retention pattern and a second major side that may comprise a microstructured hand-tear pattern and with a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer disposed on second major side of the backing; wherein the backing, the microstructured paint-retention pattern, and the microstructured hand-tear pattern (if present) all constitute a monolithic plastic unit.

Abstract: A sheet of printable business cards which includes a cardstock sheet construction having a front side and a back side and a solid continuous liner sheet releasably secured with ultraremovable adhesive to and covering the back side. Continuous through-cut lines are cut through the cardstock sheet construction to the back side but not through-cut through the liner sheet; the through-cut lines defining at least in part perimeter edges of printable business cards. Portions of the back side of the cardstock sheet construction form back side surfaces of the printable business cards. Areas of the liner sheet covering back sides of all of the through-cut lines and thereby hold the printable business cards together when the sheet of printable business cards is fed through a printer or copier for a printing operation on the printable business cards.

Abstract: An article (1) of a medical and technical nature intended to be affixed to skin, or a component for affixing a medical article or part thereof to skin, which article or component comprises a layer of carrier material (2) that has a layer (3) of a soft skin-friendly adhesive on one side, and a protection layer (4) that protects the adhesive layer before use of the article or component and is affixed to the adhesive layer in such a way that it is releasable. According to the invention, the protection layer (4) is provided with a pattern of projections (6) on the side facing towards the adhesive layer (3) and a reinforcing layer (5) is arranged on the layer of carrier material (2), on the opposite side to the side that has the layer of soft skin-friendly adhesive, in such a way that it can be removed.

Abstract: A flexible, low profile retainer having a high coefficient of friction that may be adhered to the underside of a shoulder strap to retain the strap in the appropriate location on the shoulder of a user. The retainer is formed from a flexible layer of silicone or thermoplastic rubber and includes an adhesive positioned on one side to adhere the retainer in the appropriate location on the underside of the shoulder strap. The retainer may be dimensioned to be nearly invisible when positioned on the strap, thereby maintaining the aesthetic appeal and overall look of the item being supported by the strap.

Abstract: An anti-mold film assembly has an absorptive sheet, a metallic coating and two first films. The absorptive sheet absorbs vaporizable ingredients and has a first side and a second side opposite to the first side of the absorptive sheet. The metallic coating is connected with the first side of the absorptive sheet and has a surface opposite to the absorptive sheet. The first films are ventilative and are respectively connected with the second side of the absorptive sheet and the surface of the metallic coating. Because the metallic coating is capable of drawing sulfhydryl groups of enzyme proteins contained in bacteria and killing the bacteria, the antibiotic effect of the anti-mold film assembly is greatly enhanced.

Abstract: A holographic sealing member for a container is designed for attachment to the rim of an opening in the container. The holographic sealing member comprises a holographic layer having an upper plastic layer on its upper side and a lower embossed image layer on its lower side. A sealant or adhesive layer is attached to at least those portions of the lower side of the holographic layer that are intended to come into direct contact with the container's rim when the sealing member is placed upon and is sealed to a container. A metal foil layer lies over and covers and is adhesively bonded to the upper side of the holographic layer and may be inductively heated to actuate the heat actuated sealant. A tab covers and is adhesively bonded to the metal foil layer and may be pulled to remove the sealing member from a container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat-peelable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet for cutting a laminated ceramic sheet, which is used for temporary fixing at cutting of the laminated ceramic sheet, the heat-peelable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet including a base material and, formed on at least one surface of the base material, a heat-expandable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing a pressure-sensitive adhesive and a foaming agent, in which the heat-expandable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has a gel fraction of 50% by weight or more, and the heat-expandable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has a glass transition temperature of ?40° C. to 30° C.

Abstract: An easily detachable adhesive film, which is deformed into a cylindrical shape by heating to facilitate collection, fails to be sufficiently bonded to the surface of a workpiece, if the surface of the adhesive layer is roughened by the presence of irregularities. Because of this, when water penetrates in dicing, the adhesive layer peels off from the surface of the workpiece and may fail to achieve a surface-protection purpose. In addition, when the easily detachable adhesive film is deformed into a cylindrical shape by heating, detachment stress may not uniformly applied to a workpiece, with the result that the film cannot be smoothly deformed into a cylindrical shape; at the same time, a larger amount of glue remains in the surface of a workpiece than a conventional peel-detachment.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive label includes: a base; the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer provided on the base; and a thermosensitive film provided on the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The base is made of one of paper and a polyolefin-based polymer. The thermosensitive film is opened by heating to expose the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The thermosensitive film is opened to form an opening with a diameter equal to or more than 40 ?m. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has a thickness in a range of from 20 ?m to 300 ?m. The pressure-sensitive adhesive label has pressure-sensitive adhesive strength with respect to the adherend of 1 N/(50 mm width) to 20 N/(50 mm width).

Abstract: A polymer obtainable by polycondensation or polyaddition of monomeric compounds, wherefor accompanying use is made as monomeric compound of 2-(2-methylbutyl)-2-propyl-1,3-propanediol of the formula I or its alkoxylated derivatives (also referred to collectively below as C11 diol).

Abstract: A frictional pad in combination with a handheld electronic device upon which the frictional pad is adhered and an upward facing support surface upon which the handheld electronic device is selectively disposed and held in a non-adhesive, non-slip fashion by the frictional pad. The frictional pad includes a polyurethane dome adhered to the handheld electronic device by the adhesive film. The dome has a broad, flat shape with an outfacing surface facing the upward facing support surface with a flat and smooth center parallel with the adhesive film and surrounded by a radius perimeter. The outfacing surface of the dome contacts the upward facing support surface and is tacky to releasably hold the handheld electronic device to the upward facing support surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a film of an oriented material which exhibits the property of expansion in at least one of its machine and transverse directions at a first temperature and of shrinkage at a second, higher, shrink onset temperature, the film having been annealed after orientation at a temperature above the first temperature and selected with reference to an intended recycling wash-off process to promote expansion of the film at the selected temperature of the wash-off process.

Abstract: A closure strip, for use with a corrugated material, includes an elongated flat thermoplastic sheet member and a plurality of thermoplastic undulations. The elongated flat thermoplastic sheet member has a bottom surface and an opposite top surface. The elongated flat thermoplastic sheet member defines a plurality of linearly disposed and spaced apart openings therethrough. A plurality of thermoplastic undulations is complimentary in shape to the corrugated material. Each undulation extends upwardly from the flat thermoplastic sheet member and defines a void that opens to a different one of the openings defined by the flat thermoplastic sheet member.

Abstract: A wrapping material for use with existing wrapping equipment or balers for wrapping bales of agricultural produce or other items are disclosed. The base wrapping material may be a netting, film, or combination thereof. The wrapping material includes a plurality of pre-defined, discrete, spaced-apart adhesive areas disposed on each side of the opposing sides of the wrapping material. The longitudinal spacing of the adhesive areas allows the wrapping material to be rolled onto a roll core so that the discrete spaced-apart adhesive areas contact only non-adhesive areas of the wrapping material thereby forming a first level of adhesion that easily allows the wrapping material to be released and unrolled. When wrapping an item, corresponding discrete adhesive areas come into face-to-face contact thereby forming a second level of adhesion that is stronger than the first level of adhesion.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant seaming tape includes a metal layer capable of blocking selected frequencies of electromagnetic radiation arranged on a polymeric substrate and covered with adhesive that protects the metal layer and prevents it from corroding. Also disclosed is a method of sealing a seam between adjacent edges of two adjacent pieces of window film including an internal metal layer by applying a polymeric film to the seam.

Abstract: A label having a region for re-application, capable of ensuring a tensile strength of a strip-shaped backing liner from which label main bodies have been separated even when a region for re-application is provided in a wide range across a width direction. This label includes: label main bodies 2 with a back surface to which an adhesive 3 is applied and with regions for re-application 21, and a strip-shaped backing liner 1 along which the plurality of label main bodies 2 are arranged and temporarily attached at intervals. The strip-shaped backing liner 1 includes a plurality of re-separation backing partial regions 12 at intervals across a width direction perpendicular to the arrangement direction so as to correspond to the region for re-application 21 defined in each label main body 2. Each re-separation backing partial region of the liner being provided over a range wider than the region for re-application 21 in a direction of the arrangement of the label main bodies 2.

Abstract: A printable sheet assembly having a facestock that is provided with a plurality of cards including a card whose perimeter is defined by first and second horizontal through-cut lines and first and second vertical through-cut lines, the intersection of the first horizontal through-cut line and the first vertical through-cut line defining a first corner, the intersection of the first horizontal through-cut line and the second vertical through-cut line defining a second card corner. A liner sheet strip is on a back side surface of the facestock. The liner sheet strip covers the first horizontal through-cut line and is wider at one of the card corners than along the first horizontal through-cut line at an area centrally disposed between the card corners, thereby exposing a portion of a back side surface the card, and the liner sheet strip covering portions of the vertical through-cut lines between the horizontal through-cut lines.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and kit for protecting an electronic device is disclosed and described. The apparatus can include a protective film with an adhesive disposed on one side thereof and a backing covering the adhesive. The adhesive can be configured to bond to a surface of the device and can be configured to allow an optional gel to temporarily deactivate bonding of the protective film to the surface of the device. The backing can comprise a tab in order for a portion of the backing to be removed from the protective film. Additionally, the protective film can have anti-microbial properties on an exposed surface.

Abstract: A frictional pad in combination with an upward facing support surface upon which the frictional pad is adhered and upon which a handheld electronic device is selectively disposed and held in a non-adhesive, non-slip, tacky fashion by the frictional pad. The frictional pad has a repositionable adhesive film releasably and repositionably adhered to the upward facing support surface. A squat dome is affixed to the upward facing support surface by the repositionable adhesive film. The squat dome has a continuous outward facing surface facing and contacting the handheld electronic device. A majority of the outward facing surface is continuous, smooth and parallel with the repositionable adhesive film.

Abstract: A double sided adhesive foil is provided which comprises a flexible foil with an outline and which is sticky on two opposed sides, and has first and second removable liners adhered to and covering the sticky sides having each their pealing release force to the adhesive foil, where the second liner comprises a circumference with a tap portion which extends beyond the boundaries of the double sided adhesive foil, and is adapted for gripping between a users fingers. The release peeling force between the adhesive foil and the second liner is higher than the release pealing force between the adhesive foil and the first liner.

Abstract: Provided is a method of rolling two single-ply membrane sheets having seam tape applied along one edge, for easy transport. The method comprises placing a first sheet on top of a second sheet, with the seam tape edge of each of said sheets being at the same end. The sheets are placed so that the seam tape of the first sheet does not overlay the seam tape of the other sheet. The two sheets can then be easily and quickly rolled for transport to a job site.

Abstract: A release liner formed of a polypropylene resin sheet that can be highly recyclable and that can provide an excellent performance in a wide range of operating temperature is provided. A release-lined pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) sheet constituted with the release liner is also provided. A release-lined PSA sheet 1 according to the present invention comprises a PSA sheet 20 having a support 22 and a PSA layer 24; and a release liner 10 placed on the PSA layer 24. The release liner 10 has a layered configuration formed of a layer A 12 formed of a polypropylene resin composition containing a nucleating agent; and a layer B 14 formed of a polypropylene resin composition containing no nucleating agent; wherein the two layers stacked to form the thickness of the liner.

Abstract: A flexible assembly is configured to be removably applied to a curved or planar surface of an underlying component. The assembly includes a flexible glass layer and an adhesive layer provided on at least one surface of the flexible glass layer. The flexible glass layer and the adhesive layer in combination enable the flexible assembly to be removably secured to the curved or planar surface.

Abstract: A masking tape for use in applications where a coating material is applied to a surface for defining a sharp edge of the portion of the surface that is coated. A masking tape may include a reinforcing strip releasably attached to the non-adhesive side of conventional masking tape comprising a substrate with an adhesive layer on one side. The reinforcing strip extends longitudinally along the length of the substrate with one edge substantially aligned with, and preferably flush with, one longitudinal edge of the substrate and acts as a separate means to cut through a coating or film more efficiently than the masking tape alone, while subsequently leaving the masking tape in place until the preferred time of removal.

Abstract: An application for an arced sealing tape has a bottom interfaced to an inner wall. The surface of the inner wall that is closest to a center point of the arc has an adhesive and the bottom surface of the bottom also has an adhesive.

Abstract: A surgical tape (1) includes a carrier (2, 3), on one side coated with an adhesive (4) and including a layer of non-woven (3). A layer of plastic film (2) is laminated to the layer of non-woven and the surgical tape (1) is tearable in a cross direction relative its longitudinal direction and liquid impermeable.

Abstract: A wire marker is provided. A carrier strip includes a first layer having at least one opening, two bands applied to opposite edges of the first layer, the bands including an adhesive on at least one side, and a label secured into the opening and attached to the adhesive. At least one access perforation may be located on the first layer that is horizontal and adjacent to one side of the opening. The access perforation facilitates removal of the label from the carrier and allows for insertion of a cable through the label. A plurality of horizontal carrier perforations may further be located between each opening on the first layer to facilitate removal of the carrier strip from a printer.

Abstract: Some embodiments teach a method of preparing a flexible substrate assembly. The method can include: (a) providing a carrier substrate; (b) providing a cross-linking adhesive; (c) providing a plastic substrate; and (d) coupling the carrier substrate to the plastic substrate using the cross-linking adhesive. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application.

Abstract: A method and resulting multi-layered media product including a printed layer and a liner layer having inner surfaces adhered together with a clear poly material sandwiched therebetween. The multi-layered media product includes a first section separable from a remainder of the product and containing printed indicia thereon, a second section separable from a remainder of the product and having a removable printed label thereon, and a third section convertible to an envelope. The third section contains printed indicia on one side thereof and a window of the clear poly material on another side thereof. In operation, the sections of the multi-layered media product are separated and a labeled container can be placed in the envelope and the envelope sealed to prevent tampering.

Abstract: A vinyl floor panel for a flooring system prepared from a blend of a polymer and cork granules. The floor panel includes top and bottom surfaces with a first layer between both surfaces. A printed pattern is located on the top surface. The first layer is prepared from a blend of a polymer polyvinyl chloride and cork granules, where the cork granules are evenly distributed with the polyvinyl chloride throughout the length, width, and thickness of the first layer.

Abstract: Thick, compressible, multilayer labels with the appearance and feel of hard plastic identification shields comprise: A. A printable film having first and second opposing facial surfaces; B. A first adhesive having first and second opposing facial surfaces, the first facial surface of the adhesive in intimate contact with the second facial surface of the film; and C. Foam having first and second opposing facial surfaces, the first facial surface of the foam in intimate contact with the second facial surface of the first adhesive. In certain embodiments of the invention, the labels include one or more of a printable coating on the first facial surface of the film, a second adhesive in intimate contact with the second facial surface of the foam, and a release liner in contact with the second adhesive.

Abstract: A method for producing a rollable web with successive antennas, where an electronic chip is attached to an antenna in a predetermined position. The position of an electronic chip changes with respect to the antenna when compared to at least some of the chips within individual and successive antennas. A rollable web includes successive antennas, where electronic chips are attached to antennas in a predetermined position. In the rollable web, the position of a chip changes with respect to the antenna compared to at least some of the chips within individual and successive antennas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a floor panel characterized in that a sheet is laminated to a tile, and the sheet has an L-shaped adhesive applied surface which is exposed at an edge protion of the tile, the tile comprises a G/F layer for size reinforcement and a middle layer formed of a PVC material which is attached to an upper portion of the G/F layer so as to maintain a balance between upper and lower portions, the sheet comprises a PVC sheet and an acrylic adhesive which is applied to one side of the PVC sheet, and the L-shaped adhesive applied surface of the sheet is covered by a protect film And the tile further comprises a print layer attached to an upper portion of the middle layer; a transparent cover layer attached to an upper portion of the print layer; a high strength UV layer stacked on the transparent cover layer; a base layer attached to a lower portion of the G/F layer; and an release layer attached to a lower portion of the base layer.

Abstract: A pubic patch is provided to apply to the public area of a woman, particularly the mons pubis (Pubic Mound) area of the pelvic region. The pubic patch includes an adhesive base with a front side and a back side with decorative material attached to the front side, and the back side attached to human body. The pubic patch may further comprise fragrances and/or illuminating devices. The decorative material may be hairs attached to supporting sheet or LED material. Further, a products kit is provided which contains a plurality of pubic patches. The product kit may include an instruction booklet. A method of using the pubic patch is also provided comprises the steps of selecting a pubic patch and applying the pubic patch to the human surface in the pubic area.

Abstract: A protective sleeve for covering a wire harness. The protective sleeve includes an outer layer of a woven fabric extending a first length and a first width and having inwardly-facing surface and outwardly-facing surface. The protective sleeve also includes an adhesive layer applied over the inner-facing surface of the outer layer. The protective sleeve also includes an inner layer of non-woven fabric extending a second length and a second width less than the first width. The inner layer has an outwardly-facing surface adhered to the adhesive layer. The inner layer is centered on the outer layer such that two portions of the adhesive layer extend exposed along the first length on opposite sides of the second width.

Abstract: A label sheet construction including a liner sheet and a facestock sheet releasably adhered to the liner sheet. A plurality of labels and fold lines are die cut in the facestock sheet but not the liner sheet. The fold lines extend between the labels. After the sheet construction has been passed through a printer or copier and the desired indicia printed on the labels, the construction (an upper portion thereof) is bent back along one of the fold lines. This separates a(n) (upper) portion of the label from the underlying liner sheet. The user then easily grasps the upper portion and peels the label off of the liner sheet without tearing the label. When the label has a burst design, it is preferable to have a pair of fold lines for folding the liner sheet away from a portion of the label. The burst design preferably has alternating long and short points.

Abstract: A decorative stainless steel rolled sheet has an embossed pattern, suitable for use as a surface finish or an interior surface finish of products, wherein a thin stainless steel sheet subjected to surface treatment including nanoceramic coating or PVD ionic coating resulting in various colors and a release sheet alone or with a nonwoven fabric layer bonded thereto by means of a hot melt adhesive layer are embossed together and bonded to each other with the embossed pattern, thus exhibiting superior bonding strength, heat resistance, fire resistance, scratch resistance, shape stability, flexibility and wrinkling resistance. In the method of manufacturing such a decorative stainless steel rolled sheet, the rolled sheet can be mass produced at uniform quality using a continuous process.

Abstract: Forms containing a removable hang tag are disclosed. An example form includes a substrate including a first line of weakness defining a central area and a perimeter area. The form includes a second line of weakness in the central area to divide the central area into a first side and a second side. The form includes a third line of weakness formed in the perimeter area to define a sleeve area. The form includes a fourth line of weakness formed in the sleeve area to divide the sleeve area into a first sleeve layer and a second sleeve layer.

Abstract: An improved integrated multi-use label and concealed document form. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, such a form comprises a first sheet material, a second sheet material, and a third sheet material. The sheet materials are joined together with the first sheet material between the other two sheet materials. Lines of weakness defining at least one multi-use label and concealed document label are cut into the joined together sheet materials.