EP0840271B1 - Etikettierverfahren - Google Patents

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EP0840271B1
EP0840271B1 EP19970308681 EP97308681A EP0840271B1 EP 0840271 B1 EP0840271 B1 EP 0840271B1 EP 19970308681 EP19970308681 EP 19970308681 EP 97308681 A EP97308681 A EP 97308681A EP 0840271 B1 EP0840271 B1 EP 0840271B1
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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
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44C—PRODUCING DECORATIVE EFFECTS; MOSAICS; TARSIA WORK; PAPERHANGING
    • B44C1/00—Processes, not specifically provided for elsewhere, for producing decorative surface effects
    • B44C1/16—Processes, not specifically provided for elsewhere, for producing decorative surface effects for applying transfer pictures or the like
    • B44C1/165—Processes, not specifically provided for elsewhere, for producing decorative surface effects for applying transfer pictures or the like for decalcomanias; sheet material therefor
    • B44C1/17—Dry transfer
    • B44C1/1733—Decalcomanias applied under pressure only, e.g. provided with a pressure sensitive adhesive

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  • This invention relates to labelling processes.
  • a labelling process comprising a first step of applying a first label permanently to a substrate and thereafter a second step of applying a second label to the substrate such that the second label can be removed from the substrate, wherein, when the second label is so attached, the second label substantially conceals the first label.
  • a substrate is herein specifically intended a solid container, such as a crate for holding vessels of a drink, for example bottles or cans of an alcoholic or soft drink, such as beer, lager, cider, wine mineral water, fruit juice, lemonade, or the like.
  • the first and second labels can be any printed indicator means applied to the substrate, and the term applying a label is intended to include within its meaning printing directly onto the substrate, as well as printing onto other matter before said other matter is applied to the substrate.
  • the first label is applied to the substrate by a permanent printing process, for example screen printing.
  • the second label is conveniently in the form of a transfer.
  • the step of applying the second label may be by attaching the second label to the substrate, which is preferably such that it can be removed from the substrate after application thereto without removing the first label.
  • the removal of the second label is conveniently effected by an appropriate washing process, which may involve directing at the second label, for example by hosing or spraying, appropriate fluid, such as water.
  • the second step may comprise attaching the second label to the substrate by a transfer printing process, in order to conceal the first label.
  • the second step may include the further steps of providing a label carrier assembly comprising the second label and a carrier carrying the second label, applying the assembly to the substrate to attach the second label to the substrate, and thereafter removing the carrier from the second label to leave the second label attached to the substrate.
  • the second label comprises an adhesive layer to enable the second label to be attached to the substrate.
  • the adhesive layer may comprise a pressure sensitive adhesive whereby when the carrier assembly is applied to the substrate, the application of pressure to the carrier assembly attaches the second label to the substrate.
  • the carrier assembly may or may not be heated prior to its attachment to the substrate.
  • the second label may comprise a plurality of layers including the adhesive layer, a printed layer and a release layer.
  • the second label may also include a substantially opaque layer to conceal the first label.
  • the opaque layer may comprise an ink layer and may be substantially the same colour as the substrate. Alternatively, in certain circumstances, the opaque layer may be a different colour to the substrate.
  • the carrier may comprise a film on which the second label is mounted preferably at the release layer.
  • the film may be a film of a plastics material.
  • the carrier assembly comprises a plurality of the second labels mounted in succession on the carrier, and the carrier assembly being wound upon a reel.
  • the carrier further includes a second release layer mounted on the obverse side of the film whereby to prevent labels adjacent the film becoming attached thereto when the assembly is mounted on the reel.
  • an arrangement comprising a substrate having a first label substantially permanently attached thereto and a second label substantially concealing the first label, and the second label being removably attached to the substrate.
  • the second label is conveniently in the form of a transfer.
  • the first label is applied to the substrate by a permanent printing process, for example screen printing.
  • the substrate may be a container, such as a crate for holding vessels of a drink, for example bottles or cans of an alcoholic or soft drink, such as beer, lager, cider, wine mineral water, fruit juice, lemonade, or the like.
  • a container such as a crate for holding vessels of a drink, for example bottles or cans of an alcoholic or soft drink, such as beer, lager, cider, wine mineral water, fruit juice, lemonade, or the like.
  • the second label comprises an adhesive layer to enable the second label to be attached to the substrate.
  • the adhesive layer may comprise a pressure sensitive adhesive whereby when the carrier assembly is applied to the substrate, the application of pressure to the carrier assembly attaches the second label to the substrate.
  • the carrier assembly may or may not be heated prior to its attachment to the substrate.
  • the second label may comprise a plurality of layers including the adhesive layer, a printed layer and a release layer, and the printed layer being arranged conveniently between the adhesive and release layers.
  • the second label may also include a substantially opaque layer to conceal the first label.
  • the opaque layer may comprise an ink layer and may be substantially the same colour as the substrate. Alternatively, in certain circumstances, the opaque layer may be a different colour to the substrate.
  • the second label Before being applied to the substrate, the second label may constitute part of a carrier assembly, the carrier assembly comprising a carrier, the second label being carried on the carrier.
  • the carrier may comprise a film on which the second label is mounted preferably at the release layer.
  • the film may be a film of a plastics material.
  • the carrier assembly comprises a plurality of the second labels mounted in succession on the carrier, and the carrier assembly being wound upon a reel.
  • the carrier further includes a second release layer mounted on the obverse side of the film whereby to prevent labels adjacent the film becoming attached thereto when the assembly is mounted on the reel.
  • the process shown in the drawing comprises a process of applying a removable label to a substrate over a permanently affixed label on the substrate, thereby to conceal the permanent label to enable the substrate to be used for purposes other than those for which it was originally intended.
  • a removable label for products other than the original product.
  • the process comprises applying to a substrate, in the form of a crate 10 for beer bottles, a label 12 such that the label 12 is permanently affixed to the crate 10.
  • a substrate in the form of a crate 10 for beer bottles
  • This can be carried out by any suitable printing process, for example a screen printing process.
  • a crate carrying the label 12 is obviously then suitable for use with the products designated by the label 12 applied to the crate.
  • the second label 14 is a multi-layer label comprising an adhesive layer 16, an opaque layer 18, a printed layer 20 and a release layer 22.
  • the printed layer 20 may comprise a plurality of print layers.
  • the label 14 is carried on a carrier 24 which comprises a film of a plastics material 26 and a second release layer 28.
  • the label 14 is mounted on the carrier 24 to form a carrier assembly 30.
  • the layer 18 is an opaque layer formed by a suitable ink to conceal the label 12 beneath the label 14.
  • the colour of the ink can be the same colour as that of the crate.
  • the printed layer 20 provided the information which it is desired for the second label 14 to impart.
  • the release layer 22 enables the carrier 24 to be removed from the label 14 without causing damage to the second label 14.
  • the carrier assembly 30 is wound upon a reel 32. It will be appreciated that, by being wound on the reel 32, each successive layer of the carrier assembly 30 will be arranged such that the adhesive layer 16 of one second label 14 is in contact with the second release layer 28 of the adjacent carrier 24. The provision of the second release layer 28, therefore, prevents the adhesive layer 16 adhering to the carrier 24.
  • the first step in the process involves applying to the crate 10 the first label 12 by an appropriate screen printing process.
  • the second label 14 is applied to the crate 10 to cover and conceal the first label 12.
  • the crate 10 is arranged in an appropriate position, and the carrier assembly 30 is unwound from the reel 32.
  • pressure is applied as represented by the arrows designated P to press the carrier assembly 30 against the crate 10 covering the first label 12.
  • the application of pressure to the carrier 30 causes the adhesive layer 16 to adhere to the crate 10, and when the pressure P is released, the carrier 24 can be removed from the label 14 leaving the label 14 attached to the crate 10.
  • the carrier 24 can then be wound onto a storage reel 34 and can, if desired be reused at some subsequent time.
  • a further crate 10 is then arranged in position, or the same crate 10 is arranged with a different side, facing the carrier assembly 30 and the further of the carrier assembly 30 is unwound from the reel 32 to enable a further second label 14 to be applied to the further crate 10, or to the same crate.
  • the film 26 is a suitable plastics film, for example polypropylene or polyethylene.
  • the label 14 can be removed by a suitable washing process, for example by directing at the label 14 in the crate 10 a jet of water from an appropriate hosepipe.
  • a suitable washing process for example by directing at the label 14 in the crate 10 a jet of water from an appropriate hosepipe.
  • the label(s) 12 will be visible.
  • the crate 10 can then be used for products designated by the label 12.

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  1. Etikettierverfahren mit einem ersten Schritt zum dauerhaften Anbringen eines ersten Etiketts an einem Substrat und anschließend einem zweiten Schritt zum Anbringen eines zweiten Etiketts an dem Substrat, so dass das zweite Etikett von dem Substrat entfernt werden kann, wobei beim derartigen Anbringen des zweiten Etiketts das zweite Etikett das erste Etikett im wesentlichen verdeckt.
  2. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Etikett an dem Substrat durch einen Dauerhaftdruck-Prozess, wie z.B. Siebdruck, angebracht wird.
  3. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Schritt zum Anbringen des zweiten Etiketts an dem Substrat derart ist, dass es von dem Substrat nach seiner Anbringung daran im wesentlichen ohne Entfernen des ersten Etiketts entfernt werden kann.
  4. Verfahren nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Entfernen des zweiten Etiketts durch einen geeigneten Waschprozess durchgeführt wird.
  5. Verfahren nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass bei dem Waschprozess ein geeignetes Fluid, wie z.B. Wasser, auf das zweite Etikett z.B. durch Abspritzen mit einem Schlauch oder Besprühen gerichtet wird.
  6. Verfahren nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der zweite Schritt das Befestigen des zweiten Etiketts an dem Substrat durch einen Transferdruck-Prozess aufweist, um das erste Etikett vorübergehend zu verdunkeln.
  7. Verfahren nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das zweite Etikett eine Klebeschicht aufweist, um das Befestigen des zweiten Etiketts an dem Substrat zu ermöglichen.
  8. Verfahren nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der zweite Schritt die folgenden weiteren Schritte enthält: Bereitstellen einer Etikettträger-Anordnung mit dem zweiten Etikett und einem das zweite Etikett tragenden Träger, Anbringen der Anordnung an dem Substrat, um das zweite Etikett an dem Substrat zu befestigen, und anschließendes Entfernen des Trägers von dem zweiten Etikett, damit das zweite Etikett an dem Substrat befestigt bleibt.
  9. Verfahren nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Haftschicht einen druckempfindlichen Klebstoff aufweist, wodurch beim Anbringen der Trägeranordnung an dem Substrat das Ausüben von Druck auf die Trägeranordnung das zweite Etikett an dem Substrat befestigt.
  10. Verfahren nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Trägeranordnung vor ihrer Befestigung an dem Substrat beheizt oder nicht beheizt werden kann.
  11. Verfahren nach Anspruch 7 oder einem der Ansprüche 8 bis 10, wenn diese von Anspruch 7 abhängig sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das zweite Etikett eine Vielzahl von Schichten aufweist, welche die Klebeschicht, eine gedruckte Schicht und eine Ablöseschicht enthalten.
  12. Verfahren nach Anspruch 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das zweite Etikett auch eine im wesentlichen undurchsichtige Schicht enthält, um das erste Etikett zu verdecken.
  13. Verfahren nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die undurchsichtige Schicht eine Druckfarbenschicht aufweist und im wesentlichen dieselbe Farbe wie das Substrat hat.
  14. Verfahren nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Träger einen Film aufweist, auf dem das zweite Etikett an der Ablöseschicht befestigt ist.
  15. Verfahren nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Trägeranordnung eine Vielzahl der zweiten Etiketten aufweist, die der Reihe nach auf dem Träger befestigt werden, wobei die Trägeranordnung auf einer Spule aufgewickelt ist und der Träger außerdem eine zweite Ablöseschicht enthält, die an der Kehrseite des Films befestigt ist, wodurch verhindert wird, dass zu dem Film benachbarte Etiketten daran befestigt werden, wenn die Anordnung an der Spule montiert ist.
  16. Anordnung, welche ein Substrat, ein an dem Substrat dauerhaft angebrachtes erstes Etikett und ein an dem Substrat angebrachtes zweites Etikett aufweist, wobei das zweite Etikett das erste Etikett im wesentlichen verdeckt und das zweite Etikett an dem Substrat ablösbar befestigt ist.
  17. Anordnung nach Anspruch 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Etikett an dem Substrat durch einen Dauerhaftdruck-Prozess, z.B. Siebdruck, angebracht ist.
  18. Anordnung nach Anspruch 16 oder 17, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das zweite Etikett in Form einer Übertragung bzw. eines Abziehbilds vorliegt.
  19. Anordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 16, 17 oder 18, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das zweite Etikett eine Klebschicht aufweist, um zu ermöglichen, dass das zweite Etikett an dem Substrat befestigt wird.
  20. Anordnung nach Anspruch 19, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Klebeschicht einen druckempfindlichen Klebstoff aufweist.
  21. Anordnung nach Anspruch 19 oder 20, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das zweite Etikett eine Vielzahl von Schichten aufweist, welche die Klebeschicht, eine gedruckte Schicht und eine Ablöseschicht enthält.
  22. Anordnung nach Anspruch 21, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das zweite Etikett ebenfalls eine im wesentlichen undurchsichtige Schicht enthält, um das erste Etikett zu verdecken.
  23. Anordndung nach Anspruch 22, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die undurchsichtige Schicht eine Druckfarbenschicht aufweist und im wesentlichen dieselbe Farbe wie das Substrat hat.
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BE1012542A3 (nl) * 1999-02-16 2000-12-05 D W Plastics Nv Krat waarop een verwijderbare bedrukte label gekleefd is.
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