CA2095184A1 - Reusable adhesive label - Google Patents
Reusable adhesive labelInfo
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- CA2095184A1 CA2095184A1 CA 2095184 CA2095184A CA2095184A1 CA 2095184 A1 CA2095184 A1 CA 2095184A1 CA 2095184 CA2095184 CA 2095184 CA 2095184 A CA2095184 A CA 2095184A CA 2095184 A1 CA2095184 A1 CA 2095184A1
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- face
- labelling
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- transparent flap
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- G—PHYSICS
- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
- G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
- G09F3/08—Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself
- G09F3/10—Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by an adhesive layer
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Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A reusable adhesive label that includes a planar body having a labelling face and an adhering face. The labelling face is glossy, such that labelling may be effected with an erasable water soluble marker. Adhesive is on the adhering face. A transparent flap is oriented parallel to and overlies the labelling face. This transparent flap has a peripheral edge attached to the body. The transparent flap is statically charged such that the flap adheres to the labelling face. The transparent flap prevents the identifying markings from being smudged. When a more professional appearance is desired, the identifying markings can be typed on a separate piece of paper and inserted between the labelling face and the statically charged transparent flap.
A reusable adhesive label that includes a planar body having a labelling face and an adhering face. The labelling face is glossy, such that labelling may be effected with an erasable water soluble marker. Adhesive is on the adhering face. A transparent flap is oriented parallel to and overlies the labelling face. This transparent flap has a peripheral edge attached to the body. The transparent flap is statically charged such that the flap adheres to the labelling face. The transparent flap prevents the identifying markings from being smudged. When a more professional appearance is desired, the identifying markings can be typed on a separate piece of paper and inserted between the labelling face and the statically charged transparent flap.
Description
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The present invention relates to a reusable adhesive label.
Adhesive labels are widely used for labelling a variety of objects such as computer disks, videocassettes, and the like. These labels are intended to be marked with permanent ink markers. Once the label has been marked, a change can only be effected in one of three ways. The user can strike out any previous markings and add new marking. The new markings must necessarily be limited to any space which may remain on the label after the "striking" has occurred. The user can attempt to remove the old label and apply a new label in place of the old one. However, it is not always easy to remove the label.
The user can apply a new label over the old label. Over time this approach results in a build up of old labels underlying the current label.
Reusable labels have been marketed that have glossy surfaces that can be written upon using either permanent ink markers or water soluble markers. If marked with water soluble markers, such markings are altogether too easy to remove. The markings are frequently smudged or otherwise inadvertently rendered illegible during the course of handling. If marked with permanent ink markers, the marking are removed with an eraser which requires pressure beinq applied to the label.
However many objects to which such labels are affixed are pressure sensitive. There is a risk of damaging pressure sensitive objects unlesæ great care is taken in erasing the original ink markings and writing replacement markings.
SUMHARY OF THE INVENTION
What is required is a reusable adhesive label that can withstand handling and can be used with pressure sensitive objects.
In accordance with the present invention there is provided a reusable adhesive label that includes a planar body having `` ~Og~18~
a labelling face and an adherin~ face. The labelling face is glossy, such that labelling may be effected with an erasable water soluble marker. Adhesive is on the adhering face. A
transparent flap is oriented parallel to and overlies the labelling face. This tranæparent flap has a peripheral edge attached to the body. The transparent flap is statically charged such that the flap adheres to the labelling face.
With the reusable label, as described, a water soluble marker can be used to place identifying markings on the glossy labelling face. The transparent flap which overlies the labelling face prevents the identifying markings from being smudged. A variation of the method, suitable when the object to which the label is affixed is pressure sensitive or when a more professional appearance is desired, is to write or type the identifying markings on a separate piece of paper. When the piece of paper is inserted between the labelling face and the statically charged transparent flap, the static charge of the flap against the exposed labelling face maintains the piece of paper in position.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the reusable adhesive label, as described, it may be difficult at times to lift the statically charged transparent flap in order to change the identifying markings. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when the transparent flap has an integrally formed gripping tab thereby facilitating lifting of the transparent flap.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
These and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, wherein:
FIGURE 1 is a perspective ~iew of a label according to the teachings of the present invention.
FIGURE 2 is a section view of the label illustrated in FIGURE 1.
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FIGURE 3 is a section view of the label illustrated in FIGURE 1, with a piece of paper.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The preferred embodiment, a reusable label generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIGURE8 1 through 3.
Reusable adhesive label 10 includes a planar body 12 having a labelling face 14 and an adhering face 16. Labelling face 14 is glossy. Adhesive 18 is on adhering face 16. A
transparent flap 20 is oriented parallel to and overlies labelling face 14. Transparent flap 20 has a peripheral edge 22 attached to body 12. Transparent flap 20 is statically charged, such that flap 20 adheres to labelling face 14.
Transparent flap 20 has an integrally formed gripping tab 24 thereby facilitating lifting of transparent flap 20.
The use and operation of reusable label 10 will now be described with reference to FIGURE8 1 and 2. A water soluble marker can be used to place identifying markings on the glossy surface of labelling face 14. Transparent flap 20 overlies labelling face 14 to prevent the identifying markings from being smudged. When the object to which label 10 is to be affixed is pressure sensitive or when a more professional - appearance is desired, the identifying markings can be written or typed on a separate piece of paper 26, as illustrated in FIGURE 3. When piece of paper 26 is inserted between labelling face 14 and statically charged transparent flap 20, the static charge of transparent flap 20 against labelling face 14 maintains piece of paper 26 in position.
It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the illustrated embodiment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the claims.
The present invention relates to a reusable adhesive label.
Adhesive labels are widely used for labelling a variety of objects such as computer disks, videocassettes, and the like. These labels are intended to be marked with permanent ink markers. Once the label has been marked, a change can only be effected in one of three ways. The user can strike out any previous markings and add new marking. The new markings must necessarily be limited to any space which may remain on the label after the "striking" has occurred. The user can attempt to remove the old label and apply a new label in place of the old one. However, it is not always easy to remove the label.
The user can apply a new label over the old label. Over time this approach results in a build up of old labels underlying the current label.
Reusable labels have been marketed that have glossy surfaces that can be written upon using either permanent ink markers or water soluble markers. If marked with water soluble markers, such markings are altogether too easy to remove. The markings are frequently smudged or otherwise inadvertently rendered illegible during the course of handling. If marked with permanent ink markers, the marking are removed with an eraser which requires pressure beinq applied to the label.
However many objects to which such labels are affixed are pressure sensitive. There is a risk of damaging pressure sensitive objects unlesæ great care is taken in erasing the original ink markings and writing replacement markings.
SUMHARY OF THE INVENTION
What is required is a reusable adhesive label that can withstand handling and can be used with pressure sensitive objects.
In accordance with the present invention there is provided a reusable adhesive label that includes a planar body having `` ~Og~18~
a labelling face and an adherin~ face. The labelling face is glossy, such that labelling may be effected with an erasable water soluble marker. Adhesive is on the adhering face. A
transparent flap is oriented parallel to and overlies the labelling face. This tranæparent flap has a peripheral edge attached to the body. The transparent flap is statically charged such that the flap adheres to the labelling face.
With the reusable label, as described, a water soluble marker can be used to place identifying markings on the glossy labelling face. The transparent flap which overlies the labelling face prevents the identifying markings from being smudged. A variation of the method, suitable when the object to which the label is affixed is pressure sensitive or when a more professional appearance is desired, is to write or type the identifying markings on a separate piece of paper. When the piece of paper is inserted between the labelling face and the statically charged transparent flap, the static charge of the flap against the exposed labelling face maintains the piece of paper in position.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the reusable adhesive label, as described, it may be difficult at times to lift the statically charged transparent flap in order to change the identifying markings. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when the transparent flap has an integrally formed gripping tab thereby facilitating lifting of the transparent flap.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
These and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, wherein:
FIGURE 1 is a perspective ~iew of a label according to the teachings of the present invention.
FIGURE 2 is a section view of the label illustrated in FIGURE 1.
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FIGURE 3 is a section view of the label illustrated in FIGURE 1, with a piece of paper.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The preferred embodiment, a reusable label generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIGURE8 1 through 3.
Reusable adhesive label 10 includes a planar body 12 having a labelling face 14 and an adhering face 16. Labelling face 14 is glossy. Adhesive 18 is on adhering face 16. A
transparent flap 20 is oriented parallel to and overlies labelling face 14. Transparent flap 20 has a peripheral edge 22 attached to body 12. Transparent flap 20 is statically charged, such that flap 20 adheres to labelling face 14.
Transparent flap 20 has an integrally formed gripping tab 24 thereby facilitating lifting of transparent flap 20.
The use and operation of reusable label 10 will now be described with reference to FIGURE8 1 and 2. A water soluble marker can be used to place identifying markings on the glossy surface of labelling face 14. Transparent flap 20 overlies labelling face 14 to prevent the identifying markings from being smudged. When the object to which label 10 is to be affixed is pressure sensitive or when a more professional - appearance is desired, the identifying markings can be written or typed on a separate piece of paper 26, as illustrated in FIGURE 3. When piece of paper 26 is inserted between labelling face 14 and statically charged transparent flap 20, the static charge of transparent flap 20 against labelling face 14 maintains piece of paper 26 in position.
It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the illustrated embodiment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the claims.
Claims (2)
1. A reusable adhesive label, comprising:
a. a planar body having a labelling face and an adhering face, the labelling face being glossy, such that labelling may be effected with an erasable water soluble marker;
b. adhesive on the adhering face;
c. a transparent flap oriented parallel to and overlying the labelling face, the transparent flap having a peripheral edge attached to the body, the transparent flap being statically charged such that the flap adheres to the labelling face.
a. a planar body having a labelling face and an adhering face, the labelling face being glossy, such that labelling may be effected with an erasable water soluble marker;
b. adhesive on the adhering face;
c. a transparent flap oriented parallel to and overlying the labelling face, the transparent flap having a peripheral edge attached to the body, the transparent flap being statically charged such that the flap adheres to the labelling face.
2. The reusable adhesive label as defined in Claim 1, the transparent flap having an integrally formed gripping tab thereby facilitating lifting of the transparent flap.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2095184 CA2095184A1 (en) | 1993-04-29 | 1993-04-29 | Reusable adhesive label |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2095184 CA2095184A1 (en) | 1993-04-29 | 1993-04-29 | Reusable adhesive label |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| CA2095184A1 true CA2095184A1 (en) | 1994-10-30 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA 2095184 Abandoned CA2095184A1 (en) | 1993-04-29 | 1993-04-29 | Reusable adhesive label |
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| CA (1) | CA2095184A1 (en) |
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1993
- 1993-04-29 CA CA 2095184 patent/CA2095184A1/en not_active Abandoned
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| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| FZDE | Dead |