US20130221651A1 - Labels, related pads thereof, and related methods - Google Patents
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- the present inventive subject matter relates generally to the art of adhesive-backed labels. Particular relevance is found in connection with labels having substantially adhesive-free tabs, and accordingly the present specification makes specific reference thereto. However, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present inventive subject matter are also equally amenable to other like applications.
- Adhesive-backed labels are generally known. However, some prior art adhesive-backed labels can exhibit certain drawbacks. For example, adhesive-backed labels are known to be provided in sheets and/or rolls containing multiple labels. In these cases, the labels are commonly arranged on a release liner which is generally unwanted waste material. As each label traditionally occupies its own area on the release liner, a substantial amount of release liner is typically used in such applications.
- a pad including a plurality of labels is provided.
- Each of the plurality of labels includes a body portion having an area, a front surface, and a back surface.
- Each of the plurality of labels also includes a tab integrally coupled to the body portion and extending from an end of the body portion.
- a line of weakness divides the tab portion and the body portion, and the line of weakness is formed such that the tab portion is selectively separable from the body portion along the line of weakness.
- a layer of adhesive is provided on the back surface of the body portion of the label, and a majority of the back surface of the tab portion is free of adhesive.
- the area of the tab portion is less than the area of the body portion.
- the plurality of labels is stacked one on top of the other such that the overlying label is releasably adhered to the front surface of the adjacent underlying label via the adhesive layer on the back surface of the overlying label.
- the layer of adhesive of at least one of the plurality of labels can extend over the line of weakness to partially cover the back surface of the tab portion.
- the layer of adhesive can be pattern coated.
- the layer of adhesive can cover substantially all of the back surface of the body portion of at least one of the plurality of labels.
- the adhesive of the adhesive layer can also be selected from the group including a removable pressure sensitive adhesive and an ultra-removable adhesive.
- the plurality of labels includes at least one label that has a thickness and the line of weakness is a perforated line that includes a plurality of discontinuous breaks extending through the thickness of the at least one label of the plurality of labels with intermittent lands of intact areas arranged between adjacent discontinuous breaks.
- at least one of the plurality of labels has an edge and an opposing edge, and the line of weakness can extend from the edge of the label to the opposing edge of the label.
- the line of weakness can also be substantially a straight line with a pair of arced segments at opposing ends with each of the segments forming at least one rounded corner on the body portion of the at least one of the plurality of labels.
- the tab portion of the at least one of the plurality of labels includes at least one rounded corner and the body portion includes at least one rounded corner.
- the at least one rounded corner of the tab portion of the at least one of the plurality of labels and the at least one rounded corner of the body portion form a notch.
- the label can include a pair of notches formed in the edges of the label, with the notches being co-located with opposing ends of the line of weakness.
- each notch can be formed from at least one rounded corner of the tab portion of the at least one of the plurality of labels and at least one rounded corner of the body portion of the at least one of the plurality of labels.
- At least one of the plurality of labels has a front surface and an opposite adhesive-bearing back surface.
- the at least one of the plurality of labels further includes a release coating provided on the front surface of the label opposite the adhesive-bearing back surface.
- the release coating can be printable or writable.
- the at least one of the plurality of labels further includes a preprinted graphic on the front surface of the label opposite the adhesive-bearing back surface.
- the graphic can be a loop arranged proximate to the border of the body portion of the label.
- the graphic can be a stripe arranged proximate to at least one edge of the label.
- the preprinted graphic can be under the release coating.
- the pad further includes a release liner to which the bottom-most label in the pad is releasably adhered via the adhesive layer on the back surface of the bottom-most label.
- the release liner has an outer periphery that substantially matches an outer periphery of the labels.
- FIG. 1 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a label having an attached tab having two rounded corners that is configured to be separated from the label along a perforation.
- FIG. 2 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a label having an attached rounded tab that is configured to be separated from the label along a perforation.
- FIG. 3 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a label having an attached triangular tab that is configured to be separated from the label along a perforation.
- FIG. 4 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a label having an attached pentagonal tab that is configured to be separated from the label along a perforation.
- FIG. 5 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a label having an attached rectangular tab that is configured to be separated from the label along a perforation.
- FIG. 6 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a label having two rounded corners and an attached tab having two rounded corners that is configured to be separated from the label along a perforation.
- FIG. 7 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a label having four rounded corners and an attached tab having four rounded corners that is configured to be separated from the label along a perforation.
- FIG. 9 a is cross section view taken along section line A-A of FIG. 1 , showing one exemplary embodiment of a multi-layer construction of the label.
- FIG. 9 b is a cross section view showing an alternate embodiment of a multi-layer construction, with preprinted indicia residing below the release coat layer.
- FIG. 10 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a label having a rounded-edge rectangular border on the label's top surface, and the label having an attached tab with two rounded corners that is configured to be separated from the label along a perforation.
- FIG. 11 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a label having an attached tab having two rounded corners that is configured to be separated from the label along a perforation, and the label and tab having a border along one edge of the label and the tab.
- FIG. 12 is a top plan view of another exemplary embodiment of a label having a border along one edge of the label, and an attached tab having two rounded corners that is configured to be separated from the label along a perforation.
- FIG. 13 is a top perspective view showing an exemplary pad of labels including a plurality of the labels from FIG. 1 stacked one on top of the other and including a carrier sheet.
- FIG. 14 is a side elevational view of the exemplary pad illustrated in FIG. 13 .
- FIG. 15 is a top perspective view showing one exemplary embodiment of a multi-pad configuration (also referred to as a package) in accordance with aspects of the present inventive subject matter, the multi-pad configuration including a plurality of the pads illustrated in FIG. 13 on a shared bottom backing card.
- a multi-pad configuration also referred to as a package
- FIG. 16 is a top perspective view showing another exemplary embodiment of a multi-pad configuration (also referred to as a package) in accordance with aspects of the present inventive subject matter, the multi-pad configuration being shown with a support structure in a closed state and including a plurality of the pads illustrated in FIG. 13 attached to a base of the support structure.
- a multi-pad configuration also referred to as a package
- FIG. 17 is a top perspective view of the multi-pad configuration (also referred to as a package) shown in FIG. 16 , with the support structure in a partially opened state.
- FIG. 18 is a top perspective view of the multi-pad configuration (also referred to as a package) shown in FIG. 16 , with the support structure in a more fully opened state.
- FIG. 19 is a flowchart for an exemplary method of manufacturing a package that includes a pad of labels.
- FIG. 20 is a flowchart for an exemplary method of using a pad of labels.
- FIG. 21 is a top plan view showing the tab portion being removed from the body portion of a label after the label is attached to an object.
- the label 10 includes a generally rectangular body portion 12 and a selectively removable tab portion 14 distinct from the body portion 12 .
- the body and tab portions 12 and 14 are joined to one another or otherwise integrally formed.
- a line of weakness 16 is formed in the label 10 thereby dividing the body and tab portions 12 and 14 from one another and/or otherwise defining the respective distinct portions.
- the label 10 can have a generally rectangular shaped tab portion 14 with corners 14 a that are rounded; as illustrated in FIG. 2 , the label 10 can have a generally semi-circular shaped tab portion 14 ; as illustrated in FIG. 3 , the label can have a generally triangular shaped tab portion 14 ; as illustrated in FIG. 4 , the label 10 can have a generally pentagonal shaped tab portion 14 ; as illustrated in FIG. 5 , the label 10 can have a generally rectangular shaped tab portion 14 , this time with corners 14 a with edges that generally form right angles; as illustrated in FIGS.
- the corners 12 a of the body portion 12 of the label 10 can also be rounded; and, as illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8 , optionally either one or both the body portion 12 and the tab portion 14 can have corners 12 b and 14 b , respectively, that are also rounded.
- the body potion 12 the tab portion 14 and/or the overall label 10 .
- the label 10 has as overall length ‘l’ and an overall width ‘w’.
- the label suitably has an overall length dimension from approximately 1.5 inches to approximately 6.5 inches and an overall width dimension from approximately 0.5 inch to approximately 3 inches.
- the ratio of l:w is suitably from approximately 1:1 to approximately 6:1.
- the label has an overall length dimension from approximately 3.5 inches to approximately 4.5 inches, and an overall width dimension from approximately 0.667 inch to approximately 2 inches.
- other suitable dimensions can also be employed for various embodiments of the label 10 .
- FIG. 9 a shows an exemplary cross section of the label 10 .
- the cross section is taken along A-A through the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 , however, it is to be appreciated that the same or similar cross section is also applicable to FIGS. 2-8 .
- the label 10 is suitably a coated, multi-layer and/or laminate construction having a first or front surface 10 a and an opposite second or back surface 10 b .
- the construction includes a base layer 20 , e.g., such as paper.
- the base layer 20 can also be polymeric film, for example, polyolefin, polyvinylchloride, polyester, polystyrene, polycarbonate, or other film-forming polymer films; synthetic paper; laminated paper; or laminated films.
- the base layer 20 is a unitary and/or integral material that extends and/or defines the entire expanse of the label 10 , including both the body and the tab portions 12 and 14 .
- the thickness of the base layer 20 is from approximately 0.5 mil to approximately 10 mils, and in yet another suitable embodiment, the base layer 20 is approximately 4 mils thick.
- a removable or repositionable adhesive layer 30 is provided on a first major surface or back surface 22 of the base layer 20 .
- the adhesive used in adhesive layer 30 is, for example, an ultra-removable (UR) pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), such as, for example, UR2 (Avery Dennison Corporation of Pasadena, Calif.), MICRONAX 240-00 (Franklin International of Columbus, Ohio), or GEL-TAC (Paper Conversions, Inc. (PCI) of Syracuse, N.Y.) or alternatively, for example, a removable PSA, such as, for example, COVINAX 210-00 (Franklin International of Columbus, Ohio) or R-423 (Avery Dennison Corporation of Pasadena, Calif.).
- Suitable adhesives include the ultra-removable, removable, and repositionable adhesives disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,810,763 to Mallya, et al.; 4,944,888 to Mallya, et al.; and 5,656,705 to Mallya, et al., all of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.
- a primer layer 32 is interposed between the back surface 22 of the base layer 20 and the adhesive layer 30 to enhance the anchorage of the adhesive layer 30 to the base layer 20 .
- Suitable primers for the primer layer 32 can be prepared by using, for example, a pigment and a binder.
- Suitable pigments include, for example, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate, magnesium sulfate, calcium oxide, calcium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, satin white, calcium silicate, zinc oxide, titanium oxide, aluminum oxide, aluminum hydroxide, talc, or kaolin.
- Suitable binders include, for example, starch, polyvinyl alcohol, carboxymethylcellulose, styrene-butadiene copolymer, an acrylic copolymer, or a vinyl acetate copolymer.
- suitable primers are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,670,226 to Yoshizawa, et al., which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. Of course, any number of known primers can be used as desired.
- the coat weight for the adhesive layer 30 and/or primer layer 32 is suitably in a range from approximately 4 grams per square meter (gsm) to approximately 15 gsm. In one suitable embodiment, the coat weight is approximately 7 gsm, and in another suitable embodiment the coat weight is approximately 13 gsm.
- the adhesive layer 30 covers all or most of the back surface 10 b ′ of the body portion 12 of the label 10 , but does not overlap the back surface 10 b ′′ of the tab portion 14 of the label 10 .
- the adhesive layer 30 can extend somewhat over the line of weakness 16 and onto the back surface 22 of the base layer 20 , which forms part of the tab portion 14 of the label 10 . In any event, however, the majority of the back surface 10 b ′′ of the tab portion 14 of the label 10 is free from adhesive.
- the adhesive layer 30 does not extend more than approximately 0.08 inch past the line of weakness 16 , or by area, at least approximately 80% to approximately 98% of the back surface 10 b ′′ of the tab portion 14 of the label 10 is free from adhesive.
- the adhesive layer 30 does not extend more than approximately 0.04 inch past the line of weakness 16 .
- the adhesive layer does not extend more than approximately 0.02 inch past the line of weakness 16 .
- the substantially complete coverage of the back surface 10 b ′ of the body portion 12 of the label 10 with adhesive layer 30 promotes better adhesion when the label 10 is adhered to a document, file folder or other object.
- the adhesive layer 30 can be pattern coated or otherwise cover less than the entire back surface 10 b ′ of the body portion 12 of the label 10 .
- a plurality of labels 10 as described herein can be provided in the form of a pad 100 , i.e., with the plurality of labels 10 being stacked one on top of the other such that each overlying label 10 is removably and/or releasably adhered to a front surface 10 a of its adjacent underlying counterpart via the adhesive layer 30 on the back surface 10 b of the respective label 10 .
- the term “plurality” means two or more. Accordingly, depending on the aggressiveness of the adhesive layer 30 which is used on the back surfaces 10 b of the labels 10 , optionally, a release coating or layer 42 (see FIGS.
- each label 10 e.g., on a second major surface or front surface 24 of the base layer 20
- Layers of release coatings can be from approximately 0.2 mil to approximately 0.5 mil.
- Suitable release coatings for the release layer 42 include SECOAT 163 (Omnova Solutions, Inc. of Fairlawn, Ohio) and RA-120W (Mayzo, Inc. of Norcross, Ga.), for example.
- an optional ink receptive or other suitable topcoat can also be employed to enhance the label's ability to receive and/or retain markings, e.g., from ink, toner, highlighters, pens, pencils, etc.
- an alternative to the combination of ink receptive topcoat and release coating is a printable or writable release system, for example, the release systems as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,074,747 to Scholz, et al., U.S. Pat. No. 7,309,731 to Shih, et al. and WO 2000/052080 to Hseih, et al., all of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.
- the line of weakness 16 is formed by a perforated or microperforated line extending substantially the entire width ‘w’ of the label 10 , or from one edge to an opposing edge.
- the line of weakness can be used to separate the tab portion of the label from the body portion.
- the perforated line is suitably made up of a plurality of discontinuous cuts or breaks extending completely through the entire thickness ‘t’ of the label 10 , with intermittent lands of uncut or intact areas being arranged between adjacent cuts or breaks.
- the line of weakness 16 can be formed by scoring, or partial die or laser cutting, or other cutting which does not extend entirely through the thickness T of the label 10 .
- the line of weakness 16 provides sufficient strength to prevent inadvertent, unwanted or unintentional separation or folding along the line 16 under normal use and/or wear, while still facilitating easy separation along the line 16 when folding, tearing or other like forces are intentionally applied.
- the perforated line is suitably formed by cuts or breaks that measure approximately 0.04 inch in length with interposed lands that measure approximately 0.04 inch in length.
- the line of weakness 16 is a microperforated line formed by equal lengths of cuts and lands of approximately 33 cuts/inch. It should be appreciated that the exact count and spacing of perforations is not critical, as long as the line of weakness is sufficiently strong to facilitate removal of the label from the pad, yet weak enough to facilitate removal of the tab portion from the body portion when desired.
- the perforated line forming the line of weakness 16 begins and ends at the edges of the label 10 with a land.
- a perforation with land elements at each end thereof will promote resistance to tearing along the line of weakness 16 , unless and/or until a purposeful tearing or other like separating force is applied.
- the line of weakness 16 is a substantially straight line that runs substantially parallel to the direction of the width ‘w’ of the label 10 and/or substantially normal to the direction of the length ‘l’ of the label 10 , wherein the length ‘l’ defines the longer of the two mutually orthogonal outermost dimensions of the label 10 .
- the line of weakness 16 optionally divides the label 10 across its length ‘l’ so that the tab portion 14 has a length ‘l t ’ of approximately 0.5 inch.
- the line of weakness 16 can bend or arc at opposing ends thereof to form and/or otherwise define rounded corners 12 b on the body portion 12 of the label 10 .
- the label 10 is a file folder label, for example, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 .
- the front surface 10 a of the label 10 can be preprinted with a thick line or stripe 64 located along the top edge of the label 10 so as to extend across both the body portion 12 and tab portion 14 of the label 10 ( FIG. 11 ), or the bar can be located along a side edge of the label 10 , e.g., so as to extend across only the body portion 12 of the label 10 and not the tab portion 14 ( FIG. 12 ).
- the bar 64 or the graphic 62 can be color coded or otherwise used to communicate desired information to a user or viewer of the label 10 .
- the border graphic 62 and/or bars 64 can be colored any variety of colors including, for example, red, blue, green, yellow, black, or any combination thereof.
- the color of the label 10 (with or without preprinted graphics) can also similarly be provided in any of a variety of colors, e.g., by using a base layer 20 of the corresponding color desired.
- the label 10 and/or base layer 20 is provided in a neon color. While certain embodiments of the label 10 have been used to illustrate the preprinting in FIGS. 10-12 , it is to be appreciated that any of the label embodiments disclosed herein can in practice be likewise preprinted.
- the preprinted graphics and/or indicia are arranged below or underneath the release coating 42 in an indicia or printing layer 60 , e.g., which can include the graphics 62 and/or 64 .
- an indicia or printing layer 60 e.g., which can include the graphics 62 and/or 64 .
- a plurality of labels 10 are arranged in a pad 100 .
- the labels 10 are stacked one on top of the other to form the pad 100 , with the front surfaces 10 a of each label 10 facing in substantially the same first direction (i.e. toward a top of the pad 100 ) and the bottom sides 10 b of each label 10 facing in substantially the same opposing direction (i.e., toward a bottom of the pad 100 ), with the tab portions 14 substantially overlaying one another.
- FIGS. 13 and 14 illustrate one such exemplary pad 100 including labels 10 such as the one illustrated in FIG. 1 .
- the pad 100 can likewise include labels 10 according to any of the embodiments described or contemplated herein.
- labels 10 can be stacked such that the tab portion 14 overlays the body portion 12 of the underlying label.
- the pad 100 includes a release liner 110 on the bottom of the pad 100 .
- the release liner is also known as a carrier sheet.
- the release liner 110 has a similarly shaped perimeter or profile that matches the labels 10 stacked on top thereof.
- the release liner 110 is formed from any suitable release liner material, e.g., such a siliconized or calendared paper or other known release liner material.
- the bottom-most label 10 in the pad 100 i.e., that label 10 immediately adjacent the release liner 110
- the adhesive layer 30 on the back surface 10 b of the bottom-most label 10 in the pad 100 is releasably adhered to the release liner 110 via the adhesive layer 30 on the back surface 10 b of the bottom-most label 10 in the pad 100 .
- the support structure 200 is implemented as a simple planar base 202 to which two pads 100 are attached.
- the support structure 200 optionally includes, in addition to the substantially planar base 202 carrying the pads 100 , a substantially planar cover 204 (also referred to as a flap) connected to the base 202 via a hinge 206 so as to be selectively opened and closed by a user.
- FIG. 16 shows the cover 204 of the package in a closed position wherein the pads 100 are sandwiched between the cover 204 of the package and the base 202 to which the pads 100 are attached.
- FIGS. 16-18 show the cover 204 of the package in a partially opened position such that the pads 100 attached to the base 202 are partially revealed
- FIG. 18 shows the cover 204 of the package in a more fully opened position, where the pads 100 attached to the base 202 are more fully revealed.
- the support structure 200 illustrated in FIGS. 16-18 is formed from an integral sheet of material folded along a pair of fold lines 208 that define the respective portions of the support structure 200 , namely, the base 202 , the hinge 206 and the cover 204 .
- the fold lines 208 can be formed by scoring, or partial die or laser cutting, or other cutting which does not extend entirely through the support structure.
- the height ‘h’ of the hinge 206 is made to accommodate the maximum height ‘h p ’ of the pads 100 so that when the support structure 200 is in its fully closed state with the cover 204 touching the tops of the pads 100 at their maximum height ‘h p ’, the cover 204 is substantially parallel to the base 202 .
- each package includes two or three pads 100 .
- a given package can optionally include more pads or fewer pads 100 as desired.
- the package can be referred to as a book or booklet.
- each package includes pads 100 of the same label 10 , namely, the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 .
- the pads 100 contained in the package can in practice include labels 10 in accordance with any of the embodiments disclosed herein, and that different pads 100 can include different label embodiments.
- each pad 100 in the package includes labels 10 of the same type and a given package can include two or more different types of pads 100 .
- An exemplary method of manufacture includes providing a paper base layer, an adhesive, and optional components such as a release material and primers in step 400 .
- the paper base layer is printed with indicia, if needed, coated on a first side with a primer, if needed, and followed by coating the release material, if needed.
- the paper base layer is coated on a second side with a primer, if needed, followed by coating the adhesive to form label stock.
- the label stock is perforated and sheeted in step 415 .
- the individual sheets are stacked upon one another to form a stack of sheets in step 420 .
- the stack of sheets is adhered to a carrier sheet in step 425 and die cut into pads of labels in step 430 .
- the carrier sheet on the pad is glued to a backing card, or alternatively, pads are attached to a release-coated backing card in step 435 .
- An exemplary method of using the labels includes writing on a label at step 440 .
- the method also includes removing the uppermost label from the pad of labels at step 445 and applying the removed label to an object at step 450 .
- the step of writing on the label can be performed before or after the steps of removing the label for the pad and applying the removed label to the object.
- the tab portion of the label is optionally removed at step 455 .
- the label can be removed from the object with no damage to the object at step 460 .
- a user can selectively remove a label 10 from the pad 100 , e.g., by grasping the tab portion 14 and lifting the label 10 off of the pad 100 .
- the substantial lack of adhesive on the back surface 10 b of the tab portion 14 of the label 10 results in the tab portion 14 not adhering to the underlying label 10 in the pad 100 .
- the tab portion 14 remains easily grasped, e.g., between the thumb and forefinger of a user.
- the substantially adhesive-free tab portion 14 provides a place for the user to grasp the label 10 without getting adhesive on their fingers or without the label sticking to their fingers.
- the label 10 can then be selectively adhered or otherwise applied to a desired object 220 , e.g., such as a page of a document, a file folder, an envelope, a storage container or bin, etc.
- a desired object 220 e.g., such as a page of a document, a file folder, an envelope, a storage container or bin, etc.
- the user can then apply slight pressure to the front surface 10 a of the applied label 10 to further secure the label 10 to the object on which it is adhered.
- the user can optionally remove the tab portion 14 from the body portion 12 by separating the label 10 along the line of weakness 16 (as shown in FIG. 21 ).
- the user can optionally hold the body portion 12 in place, while grasping the tab portion 14 and pulling and/or tearing the tab portion 14 away from the body portion 12 so as to separate the tab portion 14 of the label 10 from the body portion 12 along the line of weakness 16 . Accordingly, only the body portion 12 of the label 10 remains behind adhered to the object.
- the adhesive layer 30 covers substantially the entire body portion 12 of the back surface 10 b of the label 10 , the part of the label 10 remaining on the object after removal of the tab portion 14 (i.e., the body portion 12 of the label 10 ) is fully adhered to the object. Moreover, insomuch as the adhesive layer 30 extends partially past the line of weakness 16 onto the back surface 10 b of the tab portion 14 of the label 10 , it is assured that the adhesive layer 30 comes completely to the edge of the body portion 12 of the label 10 defined by the line of weakness 16 .
- the adhesive layer 30 is assured to extend to the edge of the body portion 12 of the label 10 defined by the line of weakness 16 , and hence full adhesion of the body portion 12 of the label 10 to the object can be obtained all the way to the aforementioned edge. That is to say, after removal of the tab portion 14 , the edge of the body portion 12 of the label 10 defined by the line of weakness 16 will be protected against unwanted detachment from the object insomuch as the adhesive layer 30 is assured to extend all the way to that edge.
- the user can opt to leave the tab portion 14 connected after application of the label 10 .
- the adhesive layer 30 is a removable and/or repositionable adhesive
- the user can selectively remove the label 10 from an object to which it was adhered and/or reposition the same by again grasping the substantially adhesive-free tab portion 14 and manipulating the label 10 as desired.
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Abstract
A pad is provided that includes a plurality of labels each including a body portion having an area, a front surface, and a back surface. Each of the plurality of labels also includes a tab portion having an area less than the area of the body portion, and a back surface that is integrally coupled to and extending from an end of the body portion. A line of weakness divides the tab portion and the body portion, and allows the tab portion to be selectively separable from the body portion along the line of weakness. A layer of adhesive is provided on the back surface of the body portion where the majority of the back surface of the tab portion is free of adhesive, and the plurality of labels are stacked such that an overlying label is releasably adhered to the front surface of an adjacent underlying label via the adhesive layer.
Description
- The present application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/831,245, filed Jul. 6, 2010, entitled “Labels, Related Pads Thereof, and Related Methods” by Adam Bratter, Douglas Wilson, Debbie Caton, Tracey Glenn, and Peggy Diaz, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 29/360,189, filed Apr. 21, 2010, entitled “Labels and Related Pads of Labels” by Adam Bratter, Douglas Wilson, Debbie Caton, Tracey Glenn, and Peggy Diaz, both of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
- The present inventive subject matter relates generally to the art of adhesive-backed labels. Particular relevance is found in connection with labels having substantially adhesive-free tabs, and accordingly the present specification makes specific reference thereto. However, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present inventive subject matter are also equally amenable to other like applications.
- Adhesive-backed labels are generally known. However, some prior art adhesive-backed labels can exhibit certain drawbacks. For example, adhesive-backed labels are known to be provided in sheets and/or rolls containing multiple labels. In these cases, the labels are commonly arranged on a release liner which is generally unwanted waste material. As each label traditionally occupies its own area on the release liner, a substantial amount of release liner is typically used in such applications.
- Additionally, traditional adhesive-backed labels have a layer of adhesive covering the entire back surface thereof. Accordingly, it is difficult to grasp and/or apply the labels without touching or coming into contact with the adhesive.
- Accordingly, a new and/or improved adhesive-backed label and/or pads thereof are disclosed which address the above-referenced problem(s) and/or others.
- In accordance with one exemplary embodiment, a pad including a plurality of labels is provided. Each of the plurality of labels includes a body portion having an area, a front surface, and a back surface. Each of the plurality of labels also includes a tab integrally coupled to the body portion and extending from an end of the body portion. A line of weakness divides the tab portion and the body portion, and the line of weakness is formed such that the tab portion is selectively separable from the body portion along the line of weakness. A layer of adhesive is provided on the back surface of the body portion of the label, and a majority of the back surface of the tab portion is free of adhesive. The area of the tab portion is less than the area of the body portion. The plurality of labels is stacked one on top of the other such that the overlying label is releasably adhered to the front surface of the adjacent underlying label via the adhesive layer on the back surface of the overlying label.
- In other, more detailed features of the invention, the layer of adhesive of at least one of the plurality of labels can extend over the line of weakness to partially cover the back surface of the tab portion. Also, the layer of adhesive can be pattern coated. In addition, the layer of adhesive can cover substantially all of the back surface of the body portion of at least one of the plurality of labels. The adhesive of the adhesive layer can also be selected from the group including a removable pressure sensitive adhesive and an ultra-removable adhesive.
- In other, more detailed features of the invention, the plurality of labels includes at least one label that has a thickness and the line of weakness is a perforated line that includes a plurality of discontinuous breaks extending through the thickness of the at least one label of the plurality of labels with intermittent lands of intact areas arranged between adjacent discontinuous breaks. In other, more detailed features of the invention, at least one of the plurality of labels has an edge and an opposing edge, and the line of weakness can extend from the edge of the label to the opposing edge of the label. The line of weakness can also be substantially a straight line with a pair of arced segments at opposing ends with each of the segments forming at least one rounded corner on the body portion of the at least one of the plurality of labels.
- In other, more detailed features of the invention, the tab portion of the at least one of the plurality of labels includes at least one rounded corner and the body portion includes at least one rounded corner. The at least one rounded corner of the tab portion of the at least one of the plurality of labels and the at least one rounded corner of the body portion form a notch. The label can include a pair of notches formed in the edges of the label, with the notches being co-located with opposing ends of the line of weakness. Also, each notch can be formed from at least one rounded corner of the tab portion of the at least one of the plurality of labels and at least one rounded corner of the body portion of the at least one of the plurality of labels.
- In other, more detailed features of the invention, at least one of the plurality of labels has a front surface and an opposite adhesive-bearing back surface. The at least one of the plurality of labels further includes a release coating provided on the front surface of the label opposite the adhesive-bearing back surface. Also, the release coating can be printable or writable.
- In other, more detailed features of the invention, the at least one of the plurality of labels further includes a preprinted graphic on the front surface of the label opposite the adhesive-bearing back surface. Additionally, the graphic can be a loop arranged proximate to the border of the body portion of the label. Also, the graphic can be a stripe arranged proximate to at least one edge of the label. Furthermore, the preprinted graphic can be under the release coating.
- In other, more detailed features of the invention, the pad further includes a release liner to which the bottom-most label in the pad is releasably adhered via the adhesive layer on the back surface of the bottom-most label. The release liner has an outer periphery that substantially matches an outer periphery of the labels.
- Numerous advantages and benefits of the inventive subject matter disclosed herein will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading and understanding the present specification.
- The inventive subject matter disclosed herein can take form in various components and arrangements of components, and in various steps and arrangements of steps. The drawings are only for purposes of illustrating preferred embodiments and are not to be construed as limiting. Further, it is to be appreciated that the drawings may not be to scale.
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FIG. 1 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a label having an attached tab having two rounded corners that is configured to be separated from the label along a perforation. -
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a label having an attached rounded tab that is configured to be separated from the label along a perforation. -
FIG. 3 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a label having an attached triangular tab that is configured to be separated from the label along a perforation. -
FIG. 4 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a label having an attached pentagonal tab that is configured to be separated from the label along a perforation. -
FIG. 5 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a label having an attached rectangular tab that is configured to be separated from the label along a perforation. -
FIG. 6 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a label having two rounded corners and an attached tab having two rounded corners that is configured to be separated from the label along a perforation. -
FIG. 7 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a label having four rounded corners and an attached tab having four rounded corners that is configured to be separated from the label along a perforation. -
FIG. 8 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a label having four rounded corners and an attached tab having two rounded corners that is configured to be separated from the label along a perforation having two curved portions. -
FIG. 9 a is cross section view taken along section line A-A ofFIG. 1 , showing one exemplary embodiment of a multi-layer construction of the label. -
FIG. 9 b is a cross section view showing an alternate embodiment of a multi-layer construction, with preprinted indicia residing below the release coat layer. -
FIG. 10 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a label having a rounded-edge rectangular border on the label's top surface, and the label having an attached tab with two rounded corners that is configured to be separated from the label along a perforation. -
FIG. 11 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a label having an attached tab having two rounded corners that is configured to be separated from the label along a perforation, and the label and tab having a border along one edge of the label and the tab. -
FIG. 12 is a top plan view of another exemplary embodiment of a label having a border along one edge of the label, and an attached tab having two rounded corners that is configured to be separated from the label along a perforation. -
FIG. 13 is a top perspective view showing an exemplary pad of labels including a plurality of the labels fromFIG. 1 stacked one on top of the other and including a carrier sheet. -
FIG. 14 is a side elevational view of the exemplary pad illustrated inFIG. 13 . -
FIG. 15 is a top perspective view showing one exemplary embodiment of a multi-pad configuration (also referred to as a package) in accordance with aspects of the present inventive subject matter, the multi-pad configuration including a plurality of the pads illustrated inFIG. 13 on a shared bottom backing card. -
FIG. 16 is a top perspective view showing another exemplary embodiment of a multi-pad configuration (also referred to as a package) in accordance with aspects of the present inventive subject matter, the multi-pad configuration being shown with a support structure in a closed state and including a plurality of the pads illustrated inFIG. 13 attached to a base of the support structure. -
FIG. 17 is a top perspective view of the multi-pad configuration (also referred to as a package) shown inFIG. 16 , with the support structure in a partially opened state. -
FIG. 18 is a top perspective view of the multi-pad configuration (also referred to as a package) shown inFIG. 16 , with the support structure in a more fully opened state. -
FIG. 19 is a flowchart for an exemplary method of manufacturing a package that includes a pad of labels. -
FIG. 20 is a flowchart for an exemplary method of using a pad of labels. -
FIG. 21 is a top plan view showing the tab portion being removed from the body portion of a label after the label is attached to an object. - For clarity and simplicity, the present specification shall refer to structural and/or functional elements, relevant standards and/or protocols, and other components that are commonly known in the art without further detailed explanation as to their configuration or operation except to the extent they have been modified or altered in accordance with and/or to accommodate the preferred embodiment(s) presented herein.
- With reference now to
FIGS. 1-8 , there are shown adhesive-backedlabels 10 according to various exemplary embodiments of the present inventive subject matter. In each case, thelabel 10 includes a generallyrectangular body portion 12 and a selectivelyremovable tab portion 14 distinct from thebody portion 12. Suitably, the body andtab portions weakness 16 is formed in thelabel 10 thereby dividing the body andtab portions - The exact shape or perimeter profile of the
label 10 and/or the respective portions thereof can vary in accordance with particular embodiments. For example, as illustrated inFIG. 1 , thelabel 10 can have a generally rectangular shapedtab portion 14 withcorners 14 a that are rounded; as illustrated inFIG. 2 , thelabel 10 can have a generally semi-circular shapedtab portion 14; as illustrated inFIG. 3 , the label can have a generally triangular shapedtab portion 14; as illustrated inFIG. 4 , thelabel 10 can have a generally pentagonal shapedtab portion 14; as illustrated inFIG. 5 , thelabel 10 can have a generally rectangular shapedtab portion 14, this time withcorners 14 a with edges that generally form right angles; as illustrated inFIGS. 6-8 , optionally thecorners 12 a of thebody portion 12 of thelabel 10 can also be rounded; and, as illustrated inFIGS. 7 and 8 , optionally either one or both thebody portion 12 and thetab portion 14 can havecorners body potion 12, thetab portion 14 and/or theoverall label 10. - Suitably, the
label 10 has as overall length ‘l’ and an overall width ‘w’. For example, in one embodiment the label suitably has an overall length dimension from approximately 1.5 inches to approximately 6.5 inches and an overall width dimension from approximately 0.5 inch to approximately 3 inches. In any event, the ratio of l:w is suitably from approximately 1:1 to approximately 6:1. In alternative embodiments, the label has an overall length dimension from approximately 3.5 inches to approximately 4.5 inches, and an overall width dimension from approximately 0.667 inch to approximately 2 inches. Of course, it is to be appreciated, that other suitable dimensions can also be employed for various embodiments of thelabel 10. -
FIG. 9 a shows an exemplary cross section of thelabel 10. As shown, the cross section is taken along A-A through the embodiment shown inFIG. 1 , however, it is to be appreciated that the same or similar cross section is also applicable toFIGS. 2-8 . As shown, thelabel 10 is suitably a coated, multi-layer and/or laminate construction having a first orfront surface 10 a and an opposite second or backsurface 10 b. The construction includes abase layer 20, e.g., such as paper. Optionally, thebase layer 20 can also be polymeric film, for example, polyolefin, polyvinylchloride, polyester, polystyrene, polycarbonate, or other film-forming polymer films; synthetic paper; laminated paper; or laminated films. Suitably, thebase layer 20 is a unitary and/or integral material that extends and/or defines the entire expanse of thelabel 10, including both the body and thetab portions base layer 20 is from approximately 0.5 mil to approximately 10 mils, and in yet another suitable embodiment, thebase layer 20 is approximately 4 mils thick. - On a first major surface or back
surface 22 of thebase layer 20, a removable or repositionableadhesive layer 30 is provided. The adhesive used inadhesive layer 30 is, for example, an ultra-removable (UR) pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), such as, for example, UR2 (Avery Dennison Corporation of Pasadena, Calif.), MICRONAX 240-00 (Franklin International of Columbus, Ohio), or GEL-TAC (Paper Conversions, Inc. (PCI) of Syracuse, N.Y.) or alternatively, for example, a removable PSA, such as, for example, COVINAX 210-00 (Franklin International of Columbus, Ohio) or R-423 (Avery Dennison Corporation of Pasadena, Calif.). Suitable adhesives, for example, include the ultra-removable, removable, and repositionable adhesives disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,810,763 to Mallya, et al.; 4,944,888 to Mallya, et al.; and 5,656,705 to Mallya, et al., all of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety. Optionally, aprimer layer 32 is interposed between theback surface 22 of thebase layer 20 and theadhesive layer 30 to enhance the anchorage of theadhesive layer 30 to thebase layer 20. Suitable primers for theprimer layer 32 can be prepared by using, for example, a pigment and a binder. Suitable pigments include, for example, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate, magnesium sulfate, calcium oxide, calcium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, satin white, calcium silicate, zinc oxide, titanium oxide, aluminum oxide, aluminum hydroxide, talc, or kaolin. Suitable binders include, for example, starch, polyvinyl alcohol, carboxymethylcellulose, styrene-butadiene copolymer, an acrylic copolymer, or a vinyl acetate copolymer. For example, suitable primers are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,670,226 to Yoshizawa, et al., which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. Of course, any number of known primers can be used as desired. The coat weight for theadhesive layer 30 and/orprimer layer 32, combined, is suitably in a range from approximately 4 grams per square meter (gsm) to approximately 15 gsm. In one suitable embodiment, the coat weight is approximately 7 gsm, and in another suitable embodiment the coat weight is approximately 13 gsm. - Suitably, the
adhesive layer 30 covers all or most of theback surface 10 b′ of thebody portion 12 of thelabel 10, but does not overlap theback surface 10 b″ of thetab portion 14 of thelabel 10. Alternatively, as illustrated, theadhesive layer 30 can extend somewhat over the line ofweakness 16 and onto theback surface 22 of thebase layer 20, which forms part of thetab portion 14 of thelabel 10. In any event, however, the majority of theback surface 10 b″ of thetab portion 14 of thelabel 10 is free from adhesive. For example, suitably theadhesive layer 30 does not extend more than approximately 0.08 inch past the line ofweakness 16, or by area, at least approximately 80% to approximately 98% of theback surface 10 b″ of thetab portion 14 of thelabel 10 is free from adhesive. In another suitable embodiment, theadhesive layer 30 does not extend more than approximately 0.04 inch past the line ofweakness 16. In still another embodiment, the adhesive layer does not extend more than approximately 0.02 inch past the line ofweakness 16. - As can be appreciated, the substantially complete coverage of the
back surface 10 b′ of thebody portion 12 of thelabel 10 withadhesive layer 30 promotes better adhesion when thelabel 10 is adhered to a document, file folder or other object. Alternatively, theadhesive layer 30 can be pattern coated or otherwise cover less than theentire back surface 10 b′ of thebody portion 12 of thelabel 10. - With additional reference now to
FIG. 13 , it is to be appreciated that optionally a plurality oflabels 10 as described herein can be provided in the form of apad 100, i.e., with the plurality oflabels 10 being stacked one on top of the other such that eachoverlying label 10 is removably and/or releasably adhered to afront surface 10 a of its adjacent underlying counterpart via theadhesive layer 30 on theback surface 10 b of therespective label 10. As used herein, the term “plurality” means two or more. Accordingly, depending on the aggressiveness of theadhesive layer 30 which is used on the back surfaces 10 b of thelabels 10, optionally, a release coating or layer 42 (seeFIGS. 9 a and 9 b) is formed on thefront surface 10 a of each label 10 (e.g., on a second major surface orfront surface 24 of the base layer 20) to promote the desired release of theadhesive layer 30 therefrom. Layers of release coatings can be from approximately 0.2 mil to approximately 0.5 mil. Suitable release coatings for therelease layer 42 include SECOAT 163 (Omnova Solutions, Inc. of Fairlawn, Ohio) and RA-120W (Mayzo, Inc. of Norcross, Ga.), for example. In addition, an optional ink receptive or other suitable topcoat (not shown) can also be employed to enhance the label's ability to receive and/or retain markings, e.g., from ink, toner, highlighters, pens, pencils, etc. It should be appreciated that an alternative to the combination of ink receptive topcoat and release coating is a printable or writable release system, for example, the release systems as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,074,747 to Scholz, et al., U.S. Pat. No. 7,309,731 to Shih, et al. and WO 2000/052080 to Hseih, et al., all of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety. - Referring back to
FIG. 9 a, theoptional release coat 42 covers all or most of thefront surface 24 of thebase layer 20, i.e., including both the body andtab portions label 10. Alternatively, however, theoptional release coat 42 can only cover that area coextensive with the area whereadhesive layer 30 resides on the opposite side of thebase layer 20. In any event, suitably thefront surface 24 of thebase layer 20 is writable or retains good writability and/or ink reception properties, e.g., such that a user can mark the same as desired with a standard writing implement, e.g., pencil, ballpoint pen, rollerball, gel pen, highlighter, marker, etc., or with a typewriter, printer, or copier. - In one suitable embodiment, the line of
weakness 16 is formed by a perforated or microperforated line extending substantially the entire width ‘w’ of thelabel 10, or from one edge to an opposing edge. The line of weakness can be used to separate the tab portion of the label from the body portion. The perforated line is suitably made up of a plurality of discontinuous cuts or breaks extending completely through the entire thickness ‘t’ of thelabel 10, with intermittent lands of uncut or intact areas being arranged between adjacent cuts or breaks. Alternatively, the line ofweakness 16 can be formed by scoring, or partial die or laser cutting, or other cutting which does not extend entirely through the thickness T of thelabel 10. In any event, suitably, the line ofweakness 16 provides sufficient strength to prevent inadvertent, unwanted or unintentional separation or folding along theline 16 under normal use and/or wear, while still facilitating easy separation along theline 16 when folding, tearing or other like forces are intentionally applied. For example, where thebase layer 20 is a 4 mils thick paper and the line ofweakness 16 is implemented as per the previously described perforation, the perforated line is suitably formed by cuts or breaks that measure approximately 0.04 inch in length with interposed lands that measure approximately 0.04 inch in length. Alternatively, the line ofweakness 16 is a microperforated line formed by equal lengths of cuts and lands of approximately 33 cuts/inch. It should be appreciated that the exact count and spacing of perforations is not critical, as long as the line of weakness is sufficiently strong to facilitate removal of the label from the pad, yet weak enough to facilitate removal of the tab portion from the body portion when desired. - In suitable embodiments, the perforated line forming the line of
weakness 16 begins and ends at the edges of thelabel 10 with a land. A perforation with land elements at each end thereof will promote resistance to tearing along the line ofweakness 16, unless and/or until a purposeful tearing or other like separating force is applied. - Optionally, as shown in
FIG. 7 , thebody portion 12 of thelabel 10 is formed withrounded corners 12 b and thetab portion 14 of thelabel 10 is formed withrounded corners 14 b, thereby defining a pair ofnotches 18 in opposing edges of thelabel 10. Suitably, thenotches 18 in the edges of thelabel 10 are co-located with each end of the line ofweakness 16. In this manner, thenotches 18 aid in identifying for the user the locations of the line ofweakness 16 and assist in directing and easing separation along the line ofweakness 16 when appropriate tearing or other suitable forces are applied. - Suitably, the line of
weakness 16 is a substantially straight line that runs substantially parallel to the direction of the width ‘w’ of thelabel 10 and/or substantially normal to the direction of the length ‘l’ of thelabel 10, wherein the length ‘l’ defines the longer of the two mutually orthogonal outermost dimensions of thelabel 10. See, e.g.,FIGS. 1-7 . For example, the line ofweakness 16 optionally divides thelabel 10 across its length ‘l’ so that thetab portion 14 has a length ‘lt’ of approximately 0.5 inch. Of course, other suitable dimensions for ‘lt’ are also possible for selected applications. Optionally, as shown inFIG. 8 , the line ofweakness 16 can bend or arc at opposing ends thereof to form and/or otherwise definerounded corners 12 b on thebody portion 12 of thelabel 10. - With reference to
FIGS. 10-12 , optionally, thelabel 10 is preprinted with selected graphics or other indicia on afront surface 10 a thereof. For example, as shown inFIG. 10 , thebody portion 12 of thelabel 10 is optionally preprinted with an annular or closed loop graphic 62 proximal to the edge or border of the body portion, i.e., at or near the periphery thereof. Specifically shown inFIG. 10 is a rounded-edge rectangular border. Accordingly, the graphic 62 can serve to readily identify for a user the approximate bounds of thebody portion 12 of thelabel 10, e.g., so that a user can selectively confine their marking of thelabel 10 therein. In one embodiment, thelabel 10 is a file folder label, for example, as shown inFIGS. 11 and 12 . Optionally, e.g., as shown inFIGS. 11 and 12 , thefront surface 10 a of thelabel 10 can be preprinted with a thick line orstripe 64 located along the top edge of thelabel 10 so as to extend across both thebody portion 12 andtab portion 14 of the label 10 (FIG. 11 ), or the bar can be located along a side edge of thelabel 10, e.g., so as to extend across only thebody portion 12 of thelabel 10 and not the tab portion 14 (FIG. 12 ). Suitably, thebar 64 or the graphic 62 can be color coded or otherwise used to communicate desired information to a user or viewer of thelabel 10. Optionally, the border graphic 62 and/or bars 64 can be colored any variety of colors including, for example, red, blue, green, yellow, black, or any combination thereof. Of course, the color of the label 10 (with or without preprinted graphics) can also similarly be provided in any of a variety of colors, e.g., by using abase layer 20 of the corresponding color desired. Suitably, thelabel 10 and/orbase layer 20 is provided in a neon color. While certain embodiments of thelabel 10 have been used to illustrate the preprinting inFIGS. 10-12 , it is to be appreciated that any of the label embodiments disclosed herein can in practice be likewise preprinted. - With reference to
FIG. 9 b, optionally the preprinted graphics and/or indicia are arranged below or underneath therelease coating 42 in an indicia orprinting layer 60, e.g., which can include thegraphics 62 and/or 64. By arranging theindicia layer 60 under therelease coating 42, when the labels are arranged in pad form as described herein, undesirable interactions between theindicia layer 60 and theadhesive layer 30 can be avoided. For example, an undesirable increase in adhesion between thelabels 10 in the pad can be avoided, and the transfer of the indicia from anunderlying label 10 to the adhesive surface of theoverlying label 10 can also be minimized. - As previously mentioned, suitably a plurality of
labels 10 are arranged in apad 100. Suitably, thelabels 10 are stacked one on top of the other to form thepad 100, with thefront surfaces 10 a of eachlabel 10 facing in substantially the same first direction (i.e. toward a top of the pad 100) and the bottom sides 10 b of eachlabel 10 facing in substantially the same opposing direction (i.e., toward a bottom of the pad 100), with thetab portions 14 substantially overlaying one another.FIGS. 13 and 14 illustrate one suchexemplary pad 100 includinglabels 10 such as the one illustrated inFIG. 1 . However, it is to be appreciated that thepad 100 can likewise includelabels 10 according to any of the embodiments described or contemplated herein. In alternative embodiments, labels 10 can be stacked such that thetab portion 14 overlays thebody portion 12 of the underlying label. - In addition to the
labels 10, optionally thepad 100 includes arelease liner 110 on the bottom of thepad 100. The release liner is also known as a carrier sheet. As shown inFIGS. 13 and 14 , therelease liner 110 has a similarly shaped perimeter or profile that matches thelabels 10 stacked on top thereof. Suitably, therelease liner 110 is formed from any suitable release liner material, e.g., such a siliconized or calendared paper or other known release liner material. In this manner, thebottom-most label 10 in the pad 100 (i.e., thatlabel 10 immediately adjacent the release liner 110) is releasably adhered to therelease liner 110 via theadhesive layer 30 on theback surface 10 b of thebottom-most label 10 in thepad 100. - With reference now to
FIGS. 15-18 ,multiple pads 100 can optionally be packaged together, e.g., in a side-by-side arrangement, to form a package. Suitably, as in thepackage 95 shown inFIG. 15 , thepads 100 can be mounted or otherwise affixed to asupport structure 200. In one embodiment, for example, therelease liner 110 of eachpad 100 can be secured to thesupport structure 200 via a suitable adhesive or the like, such as a permanent PSA. In practice, thesupport structure 200 can be formed from a suitably thick and/or rigid material such as cardboard, heavy-weight paper, film, or laminates thereof, or other rigid materials that can be folded or made to fold. In any event, the support structure material is substantially more rigid than thelabels 10 or therelease liner 110. In alternative embodiments, thesupport structure 200 can be coated with a release material, and apad 100, or plurality ofpads 100, can be directly mounted onto the release-coated layer of the support structure without the use of an intermediate release liner. - As shown in
FIG. 15 , thesupport structure 200 is implemented as a simpleplanar base 202 to which twopads 100 are attached. However, in thepackage 105 shown inFIGS. 16-18 , thesupport structure 200 optionally includes, in addition to the substantiallyplanar base 202 carrying thepads 100, a substantially planar cover 204 (also referred to as a flap) connected to thebase 202 via ahinge 206 so as to be selectively opened and closed by a user. More specifically,FIG. 16 shows thecover 204 of the package in a closed position wherein thepads 100 are sandwiched between thecover 204 of the package and the base 202 to which thepads 100 are attached.FIG. 17 shows thecover 204 of the package in a partially opened position such that thepads 100 attached to the base 202 are partially revealed, andFIG. 18 shows thecover 204 of the package in a more fully opened position, where thepads 100 attached to the base 202 are more fully revealed. Suitably, thesupport structure 200 illustrated inFIGS. 16-18 is formed from an integral sheet of material folded along a pair offold lines 208 that define the respective portions of thesupport structure 200, namely, thebase 202, thehinge 206 and thecover 204. The fold lines 208 can be formed by scoring, or partial die or laser cutting, or other cutting which does not extend entirely through the support structure. Suitably, the height ‘h’ of thehinge 206 is made to accommodate the maximum height ‘hp’ of thepads 100 so that when thesupport structure 200 is in its fully closed state with thecover 204 touching the tops of thepads 100 at their maximum height ‘hp’, thecover 204 is substantially parallel to thebase 202. - As shown in
FIGS. 15-18 , each package includes two or threepads 100. However, it is to be appreciated that in practice a given package can optionally include more pads orfewer pads 100 as desired. In particular, embodiments, such as those inFIGS. 16-18 , the package can be referred to as a book or booklet. Also as shown, each package includespads 100 of thesame label 10, namely, the embodiment illustrated inFIG. 1 . It is to be appreciated however that thepads 100 contained in the package can in practice includelabels 10 in accordance with any of the embodiments disclosed herein, and thatdifferent pads 100 can include different label embodiments. Suitably, eachpad 100 in the package includeslabels 10 of the same type and a given package can include two or more different types ofpads 100. For example, a given package can includedifferent pads 100 each having labels 10 of a different size; or onepad 100 can containlabels 10 of one color and anotherpad 100 can contain labels of another color; or onepad 100 can includelabels 10 with preprinted graphics while anotherpad 100 in the package includes otherwise blank labels 10. - An exemplary method of manufacture, as shown in
FIG. 19 , includes providing a paper base layer, an adhesive, and optional components such as a release material and primers instep 400. Instep 405, the paper base layer is printed with indicia, if needed, coated on a first side with a primer, if needed, and followed by coating the release material, if needed. Instep 410, the paper base layer is coated on a second side with a primer, if needed, followed by coating the adhesive to form label stock. The label stock is perforated and sheeted instep 415. The individual sheets are stacked upon one another to form a stack of sheets instep 420. The stack of sheets is adhered to a carrier sheet instep 425 and die cut into pads of labels instep 430. The carrier sheet on the pad is glued to a backing card, or alternatively, pads are attached to a release-coated backing card instep 435. - An exemplary method of using the labels, as shown in
FIG. 20 , includes writing on a label atstep 440. The method also includes removing the uppermost label from the pad of labels atstep 445 and applying the removed label to an object atstep 450. The step of writing on the label can be performed before or after the steps of removing the label for the pad and applying the removed label to the object. The tab portion of the label is optionally removed atstep 455. Optionally, when the adhered label is no longer needed or is at the end of its useful life, the label can be removed from the object with no damage to the object atstep 460. - In practice, a user can selectively remove a
label 10 from thepad 100, e.g., by grasping thetab portion 14 and lifting thelabel 10 off of thepad 100. The substantial lack of adhesive on theback surface 10 b of thetab portion 14 of thelabel 10 results in thetab portion 14 not adhering to theunderlying label 10 in thepad 100. Accordingly, thetab portion 14 remains easily grasped, e.g., between the thumb and forefinger of a user. Moreover, the substantially adhesive-free tab portion 14 provides a place for the user to grasp thelabel 10 without getting adhesive on their fingers or without the label sticking to their fingers. - Via the now exposed
adhesive layer 30 on theback surface 10 b of the body portion of the removedlabel 10, thelabel 10 can then be selectively adhered or otherwise applied to a desiredobject 220, e.g., such as a page of a document, a file folder, an envelope, a storage container or bin, etc. After adhering thelabel 10 to an object, optionally, the user can then apply slight pressure to thefront surface 10 a of the appliedlabel 10 to further secure thelabel 10 to the object on which it is adhered. At this point, the user can optionally remove thetab portion 14 from thebody portion 12 by separating thelabel 10 along the line of weakness 16 (as shown inFIG. 21 ). For example, the user can optionally hold thebody portion 12 in place, while grasping thetab portion 14 and pulling and/or tearing thetab portion 14 away from thebody portion 12 so as to separate thetab portion 14 of thelabel 10 from thebody portion 12 along the line ofweakness 16. Accordingly, only thebody portion 12 of thelabel 10 remains behind adhered to the object. - As can be appreciated, insomuch as the
adhesive layer 30 covers substantially theentire body portion 12 of theback surface 10 b of thelabel 10, the part of thelabel 10 remaining on the object after removal of the tab portion 14 (i.e., thebody portion 12 of the label 10) is fully adhered to the object. Moreover, insomuch as theadhesive layer 30 extends partially past the line ofweakness 16 onto theback surface 10 b of thetab portion 14 of thelabel 10, it is assured that theadhesive layer 30 comes completely to the edge of thebody portion 12 of thelabel 10 defined by the line ofweakness 16. In this manner, when thelabel 10 is adhered to an object and thetab portion 14 removed as described herein, theadhesive layer 30 is assured to extend to the edge of thebody portion 12 of thelabel 10 defined by the line ofweakness 16, and hence full adhesion of thebody portion 12 of thelabel 10 to the object can be obtained all the way to the aforementioned edge. That is to say, after removal of thetab portion 14, the edge of thebody portion 12 of thelabel 10 defined by the line ofweakness 16 will be protected against unwanted detachment from the object insomuch as theadhesive layer 30 is assured to extend all the way to that edge. - Alternatively, the user can opt to leave the
tab portion 14 connected after application of thelabel 10. In this way, insomuch as theadhesive layer 30 is a removable and/or repositionable adhesive, the user can selectively remove thelabel 10 from an object to which it was adhered and/or reposition the same by again grasping the substantially adhesive-free tab portion 14 and manipulating thelabel 10 as desired. - In any event, it is to be appreciated that in connection with the particular exemplary embodiment(s) presented herein certain structural and/or functional features are described as being incorporated in defined elements and/or components. However, it is contemplated that these features can, to the same or similar benefit, also likewise be incorporated in other elements and/or components where appropriate. It is also to be appreciated that different aspects of the exemplary embodiments can be selectively employed as appropriate to achieve other alternate embodiments suited for desired applications, the other alternate embodiments thereby realizing the respective advantages of the aspects incorporated therein.
- Additionally, it is to be appreciated that certain elements described herein as incorporated together can, under suitable circumstances, be stand-alone elements or otherwise divided. Similarly, a plurality of particular functions described as being carried out by one particular element can be carried out by a plurality of distinct elements acting independently to carry out individual functions, or certain individual functions can be split-up and carried out by a plurality of distinct elements acting in concert. Alternatively, some elements or components otherwise described and/or shown herein as distinct from one another can be physically or functionally combined where appropriate.
- In short, the present specification has been set forth with reference to preferred embodiments. Obviously, modifications and alterations will occur to others upon reading and understanding the present specification. It is intended that the invention be construed as including all such modifications and alterations insofar as they come within the scope of the appended claims or the equivalents thereof.
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1-16. (canceled)
17. A pad comprising:
a plurality of labels, wherein:
each of the plurality of labels including:
a body portion having an area, a front surface, and a back surface,
a tab portion having an area and a back surface, the tab portion integrally coupled to the body portion and extending from an end of the body portion,
a line of weakness dividing the tab portion and the body portion, the line of weakness being formed such that the tab portion is separable from the body portion along the line of weakness,
a layer of adhesive provided on the back surface of the body portion of the label,
a majority of the back surface of the tab portion of the label is free of adhesive,
the area of the tab portion is less than the area of the body portion, and
the plurality of labels are stacked one on top of the other such that an overlying label is releasably adhered to the front surface of an adjacent underlying label via the adhesive layer on the back surface of the overlying label.
18. The pad accordingly to claim 17 , further comprising:
a release liner to which a bottom-most label in the pad is releasably adhered via the adhesive layer on the back surface of the bottom-most label, the release liner having an outer periphery that substantially matches an outer periphery of the labels.
19. The pad accordingly to claim 17 , wherein at least one of the plurality of labels includes a pair of notches formed in the edges of the label, the notches being co-located with opposing ends of the line of weakness.
20. The pad accordingly to claim 17 , wherein the layer of adhesive includes an adhesive selected from the group including a removable pressure sensitive adhesive and an ultra-removable pressure sensitive adhesive.
21. The pad accordingly to claim 17 , wherein:
the plurality of labels includes at least one label having a front surface and an opposite adhesive-bearing back surface; and
a release coating provided on the front surface of the at least one label opposite the adhesive-bearing back surface.
22. The pad accordingly to claim 53 , wherein the graphic includes a loop arranged proximate to a border of the body portion of the label.
23. The pad accordingly to claim 21 , wherein the graphic includes a stripe arranged proximate to at least one edge of the label.
24-46. (canceled)
47. The pad accordingly to claim 17 , wherein the layer of adhesive of at least one label of the plurality of labels extends over the line of weakness to partially cover the back surface of the tab portion of the at least one label of the plurality of labels.
48. The pad accordingly to claim 17 , wherein the layer of adhesive of at least one label of the plurality of labels covers substantially all of the back surface of the body portion of the at least one label of the plurality of labels.
49. The pad accordingly to claim 17 , wherein:
the plurality of labels includes at least one label having a thickness; and
the line of weakness dividing the tab portion and the body portion is a perforated line including a plurality of discontinuous breaks extending through the thickness of the label of the plurality of labels with intermittent lands of intact areas being arranged between adjacent discontinuous breaks.
50. The pad accordingly to claim 17 , wherein:
the plurality of labels includes at least one label having an edge and an opposing edge; and
the line of weakness dividing the tab portion and the body portion extends from the edge of the at least one label to the opposing edge of the at least one label.
51. The pad accordingly to claim 19 , wherein:
the tab portion includes at least one rounded corner;
the body portion includes at least one rounded corner; and
the at least one rounded corner of the tab portion of the at least one of the plurality of labels and the at least one rounded corner of the body portion of the at least one of the plurality of labels forms one of the notches.
52. The pad accordingly to claim 17 , wherein the line of weakness dividing the tab portion and the body portion is a substantially straight line having a pair of arced segments at opposing ends thereof, each of the arced segments forming at least one rounded corner on the body portion of the at least one of the plurality of labels.
53. The pad accordingly to claim 21 , wherein:
the at least one label includes a preprinted graphic on the front surface opposite the adhesive-bearing back surface.
54. The pad accordingly to claim 53 , further comprising a release coating provided on the front surface of the at least one label opposite the adhesive-bearing back surface.
55. The pad accordingly to claim 54 , wherein the release coating is printable or writable.
56. The pad accordingly to claim 54 , further comprising a preprinted graphic on the front surface of the at least one label opposite the adhesive-bearing back surface, the preprinted graphic is located under the release coating.
57. The pad accordingly to claim 17 , wherein the layer of adhesive is pattern coated.
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