CA2799031C - Card with peelable information sticker - Google Patents
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Abstract
A card with at least one peelable sticker, the sticker being provided with visual indicia and configured to display the visual indicia when peeled from the card and affixed to another surface. In some embodiments, the card is also provided with visual indicia. In one exemplary embodiment, the card is provided with training course certification information, while the sticker indicates the certification level and can be peeled off of the card and affixed to a safety helmet. In another exemplary embodiment, the card is a business card and the sticker is provided with marketing and/or promotional indicia.
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CARD WITH PEELABLE INFORMATION STICKER
Field of the Invention The invention relates to cards for storing and disseminating information.
Background of the Invention The use of small cards to store and disseminate information is widely known and practised. For example, it is a widespread practice to apply business-related information to a wallet-sized card for distribution as a marketing tool, known as business cards. Wallet-sized cards have also achieved widespread use as certificates verifying completion of training courses such as safety training courses, for example first aid courses or hazardous materials handling courses.
While the widespread use of small information-bearing cards has become commonplace, it is also widely acknowledged that such cards become a burden to store. This is particularly the case with training course certificates, where an increasing number of such cards can inhibit their storage on the worker's person, which storage was the justification for using a small card format in the first place. This is true in the case of standard business cards, as well, where the accumulation of numerous cards becomes a burden and the cards are often either thrown away or stored and subsequently forgotten, thereby defeating the promotional/marketing rationale for their use.
Another problem has been identified with certification cards, namely that they are stored on the worker's person but not displayed. For a foreman or site manager, it would be advantageous to have a visible indicator showing that a particular worker has the required training for a given task, and that such training is up-to-date. Even where cards are small enough to he stored on the person. such information is not visible to the foreman or site manager.
It is clear, therefore, that the purposes for which wallet-sized cards were developed are sometimes defeated by the limitations of the standard and customary format that has achieved widespread application.
What is needed, therefore, is a new approach to small information-bearing cards that better serves the information dissemination purposes underlying their use.
Summary of the Invention The present invention therefore seeks to provide a novel card structure that addresses the need for both compact storage form and information visibility.
According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided an information-bearing card comprising first and second layers, the upper surface of the first layer in contact with the lower surface of the second layer. The lower surface of the second layer has adhesive functionality, either an inherent quality of the material or an applied adhesive coating, and is thereby removably adhered to the upper surface of the first layer. The second layer comprises at least one discrete peelable portion which is detachable from the remainder of the second layer and can he separated from the first layer, leaving any remaining second layer in contact with the first layer. The peelable portion is provided with visual indicia. The lower portion of the first layer is also preferably provided with visual indicia.
According to a second aspect of the present invention there is a provided a method for manufacturing an information-bearing card, the method comprising the steps of:
a. providing first and second layers, the second layer having adhesive functionality;
h. applying visual indicia to the second layer;
c. adhering the second layer to the first layer; and d. cutting a peelable portion from the second layer such that the peelable portion comprises at least a part of the visual indicia.
Field of the Invention The invention relates to cards for storing and disseminating information.
Background of the Invention The use of small cards to store and disseminate information is widely known and practised. For example, it is a widespread practice to apply business-related information to a wallet-sized card for distribution as a marketing tool, known as business cards. Wallet-sized cards have also achieved widespread use as certificates verifying completion of training courses such as safety training courses, for example first aid courses or hazardous materials handling courses.
While the widespread use of small information-bearing cards has become commonplace, it is also widely acknowledged that such cards become a burden to store. This is particularly the case with training course certificates, where an increasing number of such cards can inhibit their storage on the worker's person, which storage was the justification for using a small card format in the first place. This is true in the case of standard business cards, as well, where the accumulation of numerous cards becomes a burden and the cards are often either thrown away or stored and subsequently forgotten, thereby defeating the promotional/marketing rationale for their use.
Another problem has been identified with certification cards, namely that they are stored on the worker's person but not displayed. For a foreman or site manager, it would be advantageous to have a visible indicator showing that a particular worker has the required training for a given task, and that such training is up-to-date. Even where cards are small enough to he stored on the person. such information is not visible to the foreman or site manager.
It is clear, therefore, that the purposes for which wallet-sized cards were developed are sometimes defeated by the limitations of the standard and customary format that has achieved widespread application.
What is needed, therefore, is a new approach to small information-bearing cards that better serves the information dissemination purposes underlying their use.
Summary of the Invention The present invention therefore seeks to provide a novel card structure that addresses the need for both compact storage form and information visibility.
According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided an information-bearing card comprising first and second layers, the upper surface of the first layer in contact with the lower surface of the second layer. The lower surface of the second layer has adhesive functionality, either an inherent quality of the material or an applied adhesive coating, and is thereby removably adhered to the upper surface of the first layer. The second layer comprises at least one discrete peelable portion which is detachable from the remainder of the second layer and can he separated from the first layer, leaving any remaining second layer in contact with the first layer. The peelable portion is provided with visual indicia. The lower portion of the first layer is also preferably provided with visual indicia.
According to a second aspect of the present invention there is a provided a method for manufacturing an information-bearing card, the method comprising the steps of:
a. providing first and second layers, the second layer having adhesive functionality;
h. applying visual indicia to the second layer;
c. adhering the second layer to the first layer; and d. cutting a peelable portion from the second layer such that the peelable portion comprises at least a part of the visual indicia.
2 According to a third aspect of the present invention there is provided a method for using an information-bearing card, the method comprising the steps of:
a. providing an information card in accordance with the second aspect;
b. peeling the peelable portion away from the information-bearing card;
c. applying the peelable portion to a surface for display; and d. optionally storing the remainder of the information-bearing card.
In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the adhesive functionality may be present in the lower surface of the second layer as a whole or only in the lower surface of the peelable 1.0 portion. The peelable portion can be of any desired shape enabled by the selected manufacturing method, or it may comprise the entire second layer. The peelable portion may be colour-coded to indicate, for example, training levels. The peelable portion may be wholly or partially opaque, and may be provided with groove cuts for adhering to a rounded surface. The visual indicia is preferably a text or design feature providing information, for example promotional information or information relating to training certification. The visual indicia on the lower surface of the first layer may include course information, certification expiry date, and instructor signature.
The first layer may be composed of paper card stock or plastic. In the method of manufacture, the cutting can be die-cutting undertaken before or after connection of the first and second layers.
A detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention is given in the following. It is to be understood, however, that the invention is not to be construed as being limited to these embodiments.
Brief Description of the Drawings In the accompanying drawings, which illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention:
Figure la is a side elevation view of a sticker card according_ to the present invention;
Figure lb is a top plan view of the sticker card of Figure la;
a. providing an information card in accordance with the second aspect;
b. peeling the peelable portion away from the information-bearing card;
c. applying the peelable portion to a surface for display; and d. optionally storing the remainder of the information-bearing card.
In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the adhesive functionality may be present in the lower surface of the second layer as a whole or only in the lower surface of the peelable 1.0 portion. The peelable portion can be of any desired shape enabled by the selected manufacturing method, or it may comprise the entire second layer. The peelable portion may be colour-coded to indicate, for example, training levels. The peelable portion may be wholly or partially opaque, and may be provided with groove cuts for adhering to a rounded surface. The visual indicia is preferably a text or design feature providing information, for example promotional information or information relating to training certification. The visual indicia on the lower surface of the first layer may include course information, certification expiry date, and instructor signature.
The first layer may be composed of paper card stock or plastic. In the method of manufacture, the cutting can be die-cutting undertaken before or after connection of the first and second layers.
A detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention is given in the following. It is to be understood, however, that the invention is not to be construed as being limited to these embodiments.
Brief Description of the Drawings In the accompanying drawings, which illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention:
Figure la is a side elevation view of a sticker card according_ to the present invention;
Figure lb is a top plan view of the sticker card of Figure la;
3 Figure I c is a bottom plan view of the sticker card of Figure la;
Figure 2 is a perspective view of the sticker card of Figure 1 a;
Figure 3a is a first example of sticker card visual indicia according to the present invention;
Figure 3b is a second example of sticker card visual indicia according to the present invention;
Figure 3c is a third example of sticker card visual indicia according to the present invention; and Figure 4 is a side elevation view of a sticker applied to a safety helmet.
Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Detailed Description of Exemplary Embodiments Turning to Figures la to lc and 2, a card 10 according to the present invention is illustrated, specifically in the illustrated embodiment a business card providing marketing/promotional information. The card 10 comprises a first layer 12 and a second layer 14. The first layer 12 comprises an upper surface 16 and a lower surface IS. and the second layer 14 comprises an upper surface 20 and a lower surface 22. The upper surface 16 of the first layer 12 is in contact with the lower surface 22 of the second layer 14.
The lower surface 22 of the second layer 14 is provided with an adhesive coating 24, which adheres the first and second layers 12, 14. The second layer 14 comprises a peelable portion or sticker 26, which is defined by and separated from the rest of the second layer 14 due to die-cut
Figure 2 is a perspective view of the sticker card of Figure 1 a;
Figure 3a is a first example of sticker card visual indicia according to the present invention;
Figure 3b is a second example of sticker card visual indicia according to the present invention;
Figure 3c is a third example of sticker card visual indicia according to the present invention; and Figure 4 is a side elevation view of a sticker applied to a safety helmet.
Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Detailed Description of Exemplary Embodiments Turning to Figures la to lc and 2, a card 10 according to the present invention is illustrated, specifically in the illustrated embodiment a business card providing marketing/promotional information. The card 10 comprises a first layer 12 and a second layer 14. The first layer 12 comprises an upper surface 16 and a lower surface IS. and the second layer 14 comprises an upper surface 20 and a lower surface 22. The upper surface 16 of the first layer 12 is in contact with the lower surface 22 of the second layer 14.
The lower surface 22 of the second layer 14 is provided with an adhesive coating 24, which adheres the first and second layers 12, 14. The second layer 14 comprises a peelable portion or sticker 26, which is defined by and separated from the rest of the second layer 14 due to die-cut
4 edges 32. As can be seen in Figure lc, the lower surface 18 of the first layer 12 is provided with visual indicia 30, which in the illustrated embodiment comprises business and marketing/promotional information in text and design form. Likewise, as can he seen in Figure lb, the upper surface 20 of the second layer 14 is provided with visual indicia 28, which in the illustrated embodiment comprises business and marketing/promotional information in text and design form. As will be obvious, the visual indicia 28, 30 can provide any desired information adapted to suit a particular application, depending on the size of the card 10.
As the sticker 26 is defined by and separated from the rest of the second layer 14 by die-cut edges 32, the sticker 26 can be peeled away from the first layer 12 while leaving the remainder of the second layer 14 in place against the first layer 12. The sticker 26 is illustrated as accounting for approximately half of the surface area of the second layer 14, but in certain embodiments it could comprise the entire second layer 14. The sticker 26 can be fully opaque, or it can be partially opaque (for the visual indicia 28) and partially transparent, as desired.
Depending on the manufacturing method employed, such as but not limited to die-cutting, the sticker 26 can be one of many different shapes; for example, the sticker 26 could be produced in the shape of a forklift to provide further visual impact and clarity of communication as to the nature of the information being provided. In addition, ,one can colour-code the sticker 26; for example, a four-year journeyman could be provided with a sticker 26 that is blue (indicating a.
journeyman level of competence and qualification in the particular technical field) with a number "4" printed thereon to indicate the year level.
Turning now to Figures 3a to 3c and 4, embodiments of the present invention are illustrated that are directed to a card 10 comprising training certification information. In Figure 3a, a card 10 is illustrated where the first and second layers 12, 14 are provided with information relating to safety training certification, specifically CPR and First Aid training.
In the illustrated embodiment, the first and second layers 12, 14 show the company name 34 and logo 36, and the first layer 12 includes more detailed company information 46, which can be customized for a particular company but is illustrated in generic form. The second layer 14 comprises two stickers, one a CPR sticker 38 and the other a First Aid sticker 40, each with a visual indication
As the sticker 26 is defined by and separated from the rest of the second layer 14 by die-cut edges 32, the sticker 26 can be peeled away from the first layer 12 while leaving the remainder of the second layer 14 in place against the first layer 12. The sticker 26 is illustrated as accounting for approximately half of the surface area of the second layer 14, but in certain embodiments it could comprise the entire second layer 14. The sticker 26 can be fully opaque, or it can be partially opaque (for the visual indicia 28) and partially transparent, as desired.
Depending on the manufacturing method employed, such as but not limited to die-cutting, the sticker 26 can be one of many different shapes; for example, the sticker 26 could be produced in the shape of a forklift to provide further visual impact and clarity of communication as to the nature of the information being provided. In addition, ,one can colour-code the sticker 26; for example, a four-year journeyman could be provided with a sticker 26 that is blue (indicating a.
journeyman level of competence and qualification in the particular technical field) with a number "4" printed thereon to indicate the year level.
Turning now to Figures 3a to 3c and 4, embodiments of the present invention are illustrated that are directed to a card 10 comprising training certification information. In Figure 3a, a card 10 is illustrated where the first and second layers 12, 14 are provided with information relating to safety training certification, specifically CPR and First Aid training.
In the illustrated embodiment, the first and second layers 12, 14 show the company name 34 and logo 36, and the first layer 12 includes more detailed company information 46, which can be customized for a particular company but is illustrated in generic form. The second layer 14 comprises two stickers, one a CPR sticker 38 and the other a First Aid sticker 40, each with a visual indication
5 of the certification/training entity. Each of the stickers 38, 40 also includes a month 42 and year 44 indicator, which can be used to indicate the start or expiry date of the certification; the month indicator 42 is shown as single letters representing months, but full month names could be used where space permits. The first layer 12 is also shown as providing detailed information 48 on the certification/training entity and the nature of certification. In use, for example, a worker may have completed CPR training but not First Aid training; in that ease, the instructor would provide the card 10 and mark or punch the appropriate month 42 and year 44 indicators on the CPR
sticker 38, but would withhold the First Aid sticker 40. The worker would then peel the sticker 38 from the card 10 and apply it to their safety helmet or visible pass card, and the remainder of 1.0 the card 10 could be retained in their wallet or pocket or elsewhere as desired. The sticker 38 is shown as being provided with a groove cut 66, which allows the sticker 38 to be better formed to a rounded surface such as the outer surface of a safety helmet.
In Figure 3b, a card 10 is illustrated where the first and second layers 12, 1.4 are provided with in formation relating to training certification, specifically equipment operation and First Aid. The second layer 14 is provided with three stickers, in particular a forklift operator sticker 50, a First Aid training sticker 52 and a loader operator sticker 54, again with month and year indicators as discussed above. The first layer 12 is provided with signature lines 56 for the certifying instructor, such that the instructor could select which courses had been successfully completed and sign on those lines 56. As has been described elsewhere herein, the stickers 50, 52, 54 could then be displayed in a manner visible to foremen or site managers, while the card 10 could be retained in the worker's wallet with the instructor signatures.
In Figure 3c, a card 10 is illustrated where the first and second layers 12, 14 are provided with information relating to safety and equipment training certification. As with Figure 3b, stickers 58 are used to indicate the particular training completed, with text labels 60 on the second layer 14 to provide residual information as to which stickers had been removed.
Finally. Figure 4 illustrates a sticker 64 applied to a safety helmet 62, where groove cuts 66 have been used to allow the sticker 64 to better conform to the rounded shape of the outer surface of the safety helmet 62. Note that the sticker 64 has had the May month indicator and 2014 year
sticker 38, but would withhold the First Aid sticker 40. The worker would then peel the sticker 38 from the card 10 and apply it to their safety helmet or visible pass card, and the remainder of 1.0 the card 10 could be retained in their wallet or pocket or elsewhere as desired. The sticker 38 is shown as being provided with a groove cut 66, which allows the sticker 38 to be better formed to a rounded surface such as the outer surface of a safety helmet.
In Figure 3b, a card 10 is illustrated where the first and second layers 12, 1.4 are provided with in formation relating to training certification, specifically equipment operation and First Aid. The second layer 14 is provided with three stickers, in particular a forklift operator sticker 50, a First Aid training sticker 52 and a loader operator sticker 54, again with month and year indicators as discussed above. The first layer 12 is provided with signature lines 56 for the certifying instructor, such that the instructor could select which courses had been successfully completed and sign on those lines 56. As has been described elsewhere herein, the stickers 50, 52, 54 could then be displayed in a manner visible to foremen or site managers, while the card 10 could be retained in the worker's wallet with the instructor signatures.
In Figure 3c, a card 10 is illustrated where the first and second layers 12, 14 are provided with information relating to safety and equipment training certification. As with Figure 3b, stickers 58 are used to indicate the particular training completed, with text labels 60 on the second layer 14 to provide residual information as to which stickers had been removed.
Finally. Figure 4 illustrates a sticker 64 applied to a safety helmet 62, where groove cuts 66 have been used to allow the sticker 64 to better conform to the rounded shape of the outer surface of the safety helmet 62. Note that the sticker 64 has had the May month indicator and 2014 year
6 indicator blacked out to indicate the expiry date of the forklift training certification. After the sticker 64 has been applied to the safety helmet 62 and therefore made visible to any site officials, the remainder of the card 10 may be retained on the worker's person or stored elsewhere until needed.
Cards according to the present invention can be manufactured using known techniques, and most particularly die-cutting techniques. In particular, it is within the general knowledge to die-cut sticker edges in only the second layer even after the first and second layers have been adhered together. Various card stocks are possible for use within the scope of the invention, including plastic for the first layer. The die-cutting of stickers may include the provision of groove cuts in a "V" shape, as is shown in Figures 3a and 4, where after peeling of the sticker the sides of the "V" are brought together when applying the sticker to a rounded surface such as the outer surface of a safety helmet to avoid puckering of the sticker edges.
As can be readily seen, then, there are numerous advantages provided by the present invention.
First, in the case of a business card, a sticker can be used to introduce additional marketing/promotional value by providing an item that can be applied to a surface. thereby not requiring retention of the rest of the business card. Second, where the card is used for training certification purposes, the worker can apply the relevant stickers to their safety helmet, pass card or other exterior surface for enhanced visibility and store the remainder of the card at a remote location for future reference without requiring on-person storage. The first layer could also be provided with a QR code to enable scanning and access to additional online information. Other advantages and benefits of the present invention will be obvious to those skilled in the relevant art.
The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Thus, while certain aspects and embodiments of the invention have been described, these have been presented by way of example only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The scope of the claims should not be limited by the exemplary embodiments set forth in the foregoing, but should be given the broadest interpretation consistent with the specification as a whole.
Cards according to the present invention can be manufactured using known techniques, and most particularly die-cutting techniques. In particular, it is within the general knowledge to die-cut sticker edges in only the second layer even after the first and second layers have been adhered together. Various card stocks are possible for use within the scope of the invention, including plastic for the first layer. The die-cutting of stickers may include the provision of groove cuts in a "V" shape, as is shown in Figures 3a and 4, where after peeling of the sticker the sides of the "V" are brought together when applying the sticker to a rounded surface such as the outer surface of a safety helmet to avoid puckering of the sticker edges.
As can be readily seen, then, there are numerous advantages provided by the present invention.
First, in the case of a business card, a sticker can be used to introduce additional marketing/promotional value by providing an item that can be applied to a surface. thereby not requiring retention of the rest of the business card. Second, where the card is used for training certification purposes, the worker can apply the relevant stickers to their safety helmet, pass card or other exterior surface for enhanced visibility and store the remainder of the card at a remote location for future reference without requiring on-person storage. The first layer could also be provided with a QR code to enable scanning and access to additional online information. Other advantages and benefits of the present invention will be obvious to those skilled in the relevant art.
The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Thus, while certain aspects and embodiments of the invention have been described, these have been presented by way of example only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The scope of the claims should not be limited by the exemplary embodiments set forth in the foregoing, but should be given the broadest interpretation consistent with the specification as a whole.
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1 . An information-bearing card comprising:
first and second layers, the upper surface of the first layer in contact with the lower surface of the second layer;
the lower surface of the second layer comprising an adhesive;
the lower surface of the second layer removably adhered to the upper surface of the first layer;
the second layer comprising at least one peelable portion configured for removal from the first layer;
the at least one peelable portion being provided with first visual indicia;
and the lower portion of the first layer being provided with second visual indicia;
wherein the at least one peelable portion is provided with groove cuts for post-peeling adherence to a rounded surface.
first and second layers, the upper surface of the first layer in contact with the lower surface of the second layer;
the lower surface of the second layer comprising an adhesive;
the lower surface of the second layer removably adhered to the upper surface of the first layer;
the second layer comprising at least one peelable portion configured for removal from the first layer;
the at least one peelable portion being provided with first visual indicia;
and the lower portion of the first layer being provided with second visual indicia;
wherein the at least one peelable portion is provided with groove cuts for post-peeling adherence to a rounded surface.
2. The card of claim 1 wherein the lower surface of the second layer is inherently adhesive.
3. The card of claim 1 wherein the lower surface of the second layer is provided with an adhesive coating.
4. The card of claim 1 wherein the at least one peelable portion is detachable from a remainder of the second layer.
8 The card of claim 1 wherein the at least one peelable portion comprises a plurality of independently peelable portions, each peelable portion detachable from a remainder of the second layer.
6. The card of claim 1 wherein only the at least one peelable portion of the second layer comprises an adhesive.
7. The card of claim 1 wherein the entire lower surface of the second layer comprises an adhesive.
8. The card of claim 1 wherein the at least one peelable portion is the entire second layer.
9. The card of claim 1 wherein the at least one peelable portion is less than the entire second layer.
10. The card of claim 1 wherein the first visual indicia is selected from the group consisting of textual and design elements providing information to a viewer.
11. The card of claim 10 wherein the first visual indicia comprises colour coding
12. The card of claim 10 wherein the first visual indicia comprises date information.
13. The card of claim 12 wherein the date information comprises at least one list of all possible dates for a given date type selected from the group consisting of: calendar day, calendar month, and calendar year.
14. The card of claim 1 wherein the at least one peelable portion is wholly or partially opaque.
15. The card of claim 1 wherein the second visual indicia is selected from the group consisting of textual, design and shape elements providing information to a viewer.
16. The card of claim 1 wherein the first and second visual indicia comprise promotional information.
17. The card of claim 1 wherein the first layer is configured for retention of the second visual indicia by a user and the at least one peelable portion is configured for display of the first visual indicia by the user.
18. The card of claim 17 wherein the first and second visual indicia comprise an indication of a training certification, the at least one peelable portion configured for display of the training certification and the first layer configured for retention of the indication of the training certification.
19. The card of claim 18 wherein the second visual indicia is selected from the group consisting of course information, certification expiry date, instructor signature, and a combination thereof.
20. The card of claim 1 wherein the second visual indicia comprises a scannable code.
21. A method for manufacturing an information-bearing card, the method comprising the steps of:
a. providing first and second layers, the second layer comprising an adhesive on a lower surface thereof;
b. applying first visual indicia to an upper surface of the second layer, c. applying second visual indicia to a lower surface of the first layer;
d. adhering the lower surface of the second layer to an upper surface of the first layer;
e. cutting at least one peelable portion from the second layer such that the peelable portion comprises at least a part of the first visual indicia; and f. cutting one or more grooves into the at least one peelable portion, thereby enabling post-peeling adherence to a rounded surface.
a. providing first and second layers, the second layer comprising an adhesive on a lower surface thereof;
b. applying first visual indicia to an upper surface of the second layer, c. applying second visual indicia to a lower surface of the first layer;
d. adhering the lower surface of the second layer to an upper surface of the first layer;
e. cutting at least one peelable portion from the second layer such that the peelable portion comprises at least a part of the first visual indicia; and f. cutting one or more grooves into the at least one peelable portion, thereby enabling post-peeling adherence to a rounded surface.
22. The method of claim 21 wherein the at least one peelable portion is cut before adhering the lower surface of the second layer to the upper surface of the first layer.
23. The method of claim 21 wherein the at least one peelable portion is cut after adhering the lower surface of the second layer to the upper surface of the first layer.
24. The method of claim 21 wherein the cutting comprises die-cutting.
25. A method for using an information-bearing card, the information-bearing card comprising a second layer having an adhesive surface removably adhered to a first layer, a non-adhesive surface of the second layer provided with first visual indicia and a surface of the first layer provided with second indicia, the second layer provided with at least one peelable portion comprising at least some of the first visual indicia, wherein the at least one peelable portion comprises at least one groove cut, the method comprising the steps of:
a. peeling the at least one peelable portion away from the first layer, and b. applying the at least one peelable portion to a rounded surface for display.
a. peeling the at least one peelable portion away from the first layer, and b. applying the at least one peelable portion to a rounded surface for display.
26. The method of claim 25 further comprising the step of storing the remainder of the information-bearing card.
27. The method of claim 25 wherein the at least one peelable portion comprises a plurality of independently peelable portions, the method comprising the further step of selecting one or more peelable portions for peeling.
28. The method of claim 25 wherein the second indicia comprises a scannable code, the method comprising the further step of scanning the scannable code to obtain additional information.
29. The method of claim 25 wherein the first and second indicia comprise promotional information, wherein the method further comprises retaining the second indicia for reference and displaying the first indicia for viewing.
30. The method of claim 25 wherein the first and second visual indicia comprise an indication of a training certification, the method further comprising retaining the second indicia for proof of training certification and displaying the first indicia with the indication of training certification for viewing.
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