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  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
  • A61J2205/00—General identification or selection means
  • A61J2205/30—Printed labels
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  • G09F3/02—Forms or constructions
  • G09F2003/0214—Stock management
  • G09F2003/0219—Stock management to keep record of the use of a product
• • G—PHYSICS
  • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
  • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
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  • G09F3/02—Forms or constructions
  • G09F2003/0272—Labels for containers
  • G09F2003/0273—Labels for bottles, flasks

Definitions

• the invention relates to a label for labeling preferably cylindrical containers, with a base part, which has a first layer on its underside
• Pressure-sensitive adhesive with an overlap part adjoining the base part in one piece and which at least partially covers the base part when the label is arranged on the container, with at least one detachable document section and with means for releasably fastening the detachable document section.
• the invention also relates to a container which is provided with such a label.
• Labels of this type are known, for example, from European patent EP 0 463 193 B1. They are used to label containers that are mainly used in the medical field.
• Document section or the detachable document sections contain information about the contents of the container and can be pasted into a documentation after separation, so that information about the contents of the container can be transferred to the documentation without confusion and without errors.
• a single document section must have a minimum size that is convenient for handling the document section (separating the self-adhesive document section and Gluing in a documentation) enables. Since these document sections are usually machine-printed by the pharmaceutical manufacturers shortly before the label is applied to a container, the document sections must also have a size that permits a certain error tolerance in the placement of the print. Recently, pharmaceutical manufacturers have also increasingly requested labels that have not only two but three or more document sections. All of this leads to the fact that, in the case of small containers, the major part of the outer surface of the container is easily lost for the document sections and there is hardly any space available for other information which is particularly important from a medical point of view.
• the invention is based on the object of creating a label of the type mentioned at the beginning, in which, if desired, the entire outer surface of the container to be provided with the label can be used for information of any design.
• the solution according to the invention can surprisingly achieve that information of any design can be attached to the overlap part, which, if desired, can cover the entire jacket surface of the container.
• the top of the overlap part need not be pretreated in any way, so that the information there, in whole or in part, after the label has been completed by an end user, for example with a
• the label according to the invention makes it possible to provide detachable document sections which offer almost unlimited possibilities in terms of their number and size in comparison with labels according to the prior art, since the entire section is also used for the document sections which are attached in the base part Shell surface (if desired) is available.
• Overlap part are completely covered, which is usually the case when compared to the outer surface of the container large information areas and large
• Embodiment of the invention means for releasably attaching the overlap part are provided.
• the overlapping part which carries the permanent information to a certain extent, is temporarily raised using the means for releasably fastening the overlapping part and unwound from the container, so that the detachable document sections formed in the base part are accessible and can be removed for further use.
• the overlap part is again wrapped around the container so that it occupies its original position in which it completely covers the base part and its document sections.
• the means for releasably fastening the detachable slip section or the detachable slip sections comprise a smooth layer attached to the underside of the base part, which lies against the detachable slip section. If the label is attached to the container, the said smooth layer is in a way between the
• Document sections and the surface of the container and prevents the self-adhesive document sections from entering into a firm connection with the surface of the container.
• the smooth layer is arranged on a piece of material.
• the piece of material can preferably have a surface area such that it clearly overlaps the separable document sections at two points, preferably in the running direction of the label material web.
• the smooth layer on the other hand, corresponds approximately in its surface area to the document section or the document sections. In this way, the piece of material adheres to the
• the smooth layer can be printed on the piece of material, if desired a dot pattern or the like can be used to control the adhesive force between the covering sections and the smooth layer or the piece of material.
• the piece of material is preferably provided on its side facing away from the covering sections with a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive, by means of which the piece of material can be securely attached to the container. It has surprisingly been found that, according to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the document sections can be separated from the base part by continuous punching lines and still be held sufficiently securely, in particular even during the application of the label.
• the document sections are preferably provided with a non-adhesive edge piece which serves as a removal aid and which ensures that the user does not come into contact with the pressure-sensitive adhesive of the document section when removing the document section and gluing it into a documentation.
• the base part has a widening in the area of the document sections. As a result of this widening, the base part is not completely covered by the overlap part, rather a narrow edge strip is visible from the document sections.
• the document sections thus offer themselves to the user in a meaningful way, so that he can easily
• the base part preferably has a length which corresponds to the circumference of the container to be labeled. Because the base part has a layer on its underside
• the layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive attached to the base part is preferably continued toward the overlap part, so that the overlap part, that is to say the second winding position of the label, is also given a sufficiently secure hold on the base part.
• a further layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive is provided, which ensures secure attachment of the free end of the overlap part.
• the adhesive is preferably cut out at one point in such a way that a non-adhesive edge piece is created as a removal aid.
• the means for releasably attaching the overlap part comprise a removable adhesive in the layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive at the free end of the overlap part.
• the means for releasable attachment in an alternative embodiment, the means for releasable
• Attachment of the overlap part also comprise an adhesive-repellent smooth layer which is arranged on the top of the label in such a way that after the label has been applied to the container, the said layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive lies on the adhesive-repellent smooth layer and can be removed easily from there.
• the overlap part which - as already explained - is the carrier of the main information, preferably has a length which corresponds approximately to the circumference of the container to be labeled. If the overlap part is longer, it can also be arranged several times overlapping on the container.
• An information sheet can be arranged on the underside of the overlap part, which can be printed on both sides.
• An information sheet in the form of a booklet can also be provided.
• the covering section or the covering sections has or have a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive and are arranged on the upper side of the base part.
• Smooth layer is arranged, on which the at least one document section temporarily adheres.
• the invention also relates to a container with a label, the label having the following features: a base part which is provided with a first layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive with which it adheres to the entire circumference of the container Overlap part, by which the base part is at least partially covered, and at least one detachable document section.
• the at least one separable document section is formed in the base part and that means for releasably fastening the separable document section are provided between the document section and the container.
• the base part has a length that corresponds to the circumference of the container to be labeled.
• the overlap part has a length which corresponds approximately to the circumference of the container to be labeled.
• Foils transparent or opaque
• papers or composite materials can be used to produce the label.
• the label according to the invention should have adhesive and non-adhesive areas, the label must either be coated selectively with adhesive or it can be used for
• a full-surface coated material web can be used, which is made non-adhesive in certain surface areas by overprinting or covering with a substance that cancels the effect of the adhesive.
• the label can be printed in practically any printing method, for example the top of the label is used as a print carrier. However, if a transparent material web is used, the label can advantageously also be on the underside, i.e. printed on the side, which is then coated with adhesive. In this case, typefaces must be mirrored. Typically, the typefaces are then with a
• This variant of printing has the advantage that the applied pressure is protected against abrasion by the label film itself, since it is located between the film and the container.
• Figure 1 A label according to the invention in plan view.
• Figure 2 The label of Figure 1 in longitudinal section.
• Figure 3 The label of Figures 1 and 2 in a view from below.
• Figure 4 A container according to the invention, with a label according to the
• Figure 5 A label according to a second embodiment in longitudinal section.
• Figure 6 A label according to a third embodiment in longitudinal section.
• FIG. 1 shows the top view of the label according to the invention, the base film of which is designated in its entirety by reference number 1.
• the rough outline of the label is approximately rectangular and has a base part 1 a and an overlap part 1 b adjoining the base part 1 a in one piece.
• the base part 1 a has a length that corresponds to the circumference u of the container to be labeled.
• a total of five rectangular punching lines are provided in the base part 1a, by means of which detachable or detachable document sections 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d and 3e are formed.
• the document sections 3a to 3e are arranged so that they have an edge in common with the outer edge of the base part 1 a so that they can be easily gripped.
• the base part 1a In the area of the document sections 3a to 3e (and somewhat beyond), the base part 1a has a widening 8, the meaning of which is explained further below.
• the label is provided with an adhesive-repellent smooth layer 5 on the top of the label in the region of the base part 1 a in the vicinity of the overlap part 1 b.
• the overlap part 1b of the label adjoining the base part 1a likewise has a length which approximately corresponds to the circumference of the container.
• the Kochiappungsteil 1 b is provided on its top with an imprint, which is symbolically symbolized in the drawing by repeating the word "text".
• the print can have any shape and color.
• the punched-out voucher sections 3a to 3e are also printed (print not shown). These are usually provided with a current imprint, such as an expiry date, shortly before the label is dispensed.
• constant imprints such as the name of the product contained in the container, are usually provided.
• Figure 2 shows the label of Figure 1 in longitudinal section.
• the base part 1 a and the overlap part 1 b can again be seen.
• the base part 1a is finished with a layer 2 Pressure-sensitive adhesive coated, which continues somewhat in the area of the overlap part 1b at point 10.
• Another layer 6 of pressure sensitive adhesive is arranged in the region of the free end of the overlap part 1b.
• Overlap part 1b is not adhesive.
• the layer 2 of pressure-sensitive adhesive is covered with a piece of film or piece of material 15 which has a smooth layer 4 on its side facing the base film 1.
• a piece of film or piece of material 15 which has a smooth layer 4 on its side facing the base film 1.
• this in turn has a third layer 7 of pressure sensitive adhesive.
• the piece of material 15 overlaps the document sections in the running direction of the label web with a relatively wide strip. This adheres firmly to the layer 2, since the smooth layer 4 has a smaller surface area (the distance in the drawing between the
• Material piece 15 and the layer 2 made of pressure sensitive adhesive is only due to the large increase in the layer thicknesses, but in reality is not present, since the smooth layer 4 only has a thickness of a few ⁇ ).
• Figure 3 finally shows the label from the bottom, that is seen from the side coated with adhesive.
• the adhesive layer 6 is recessed in an edge-side corner area, so that a non-adhesive edge piece 1 1 is formed, which can serve as a removal aid.
• Similar adhesive recesses 9a to 9e are provided in layer 2.
• the recesses 9a to 9e are located in the edge areas of the respective document sections, which can be removed with the aid of these non-adhesive edge pieces.
• the third layer 7 of pressure sensitive adhesive can be seen, which is attached to the material piece 15.
• the size of the piece of material 15 is selected such that it does not cover the non-adhesive edge pieces 9a to 9e of the covering sections, which further improves the detachability of the pieces of film.
• the edge of the piece of material 15 extends with its adhesive layer 7 to the edge of the base part 1 a and covers the edge pieces 9a to 9e with its smooth layer 4.
• the piece of material 15 can also protrude slightly beyond the edge of the base part 1 a. If required, the protruding part can be removed during the label punching.
• FIGS. 1 to 3 The label shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is processed as follows:
• the running direction of the carrier tape is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the label.
• the labels are arranged on the carrier tape so that the respective base part 1 a is in the front in the running direction.
• the carrier tape is drawn over a peeling edge according to a known technique, which causes a separation between the label and the carrier tape.
• the label which continues straight ahead over the release edge comes into contact with the free end edge 1c of the base part 1a in contact with a rotating cylindrical container, whereupon the layer 2 of pressure-sensitive adhesive enters into a connection with the outer surface of the container.
• the base part Since the base part has the length of a circumference of the container, the
• Base part including the piece of material 15 with the smooth layer 4 and the Adhesive layer 7 wrapped around the outer surface of the ' container, whereby a firm connection between the two parts mentioned.
• the overlap part 1 b is wound over the base part 1 a until the free end of the overlap part 1 b with its layer 6 of pressure-sensitive adhesive on the base part 1, more precisely on the adhesive-repellent part
• the container provided with the label is shown in FIG. 4.
• the entire cylindrical surface of the container 13 is covered by the overlap part 1 b, which carries information about the contents of the container.
• the widening 8 of the base part 1a in the area of the voucher sections 3a to 3e small pieces of the voucher sections 3a to 3e can be recognized at the upper edge of the label after the label has been applied, as a result of which the position of the
• the user In order to get to the document sections 3a to 3e, the user removes the free end of the overlap section 1b with the aid of the non-adhesive release corner 11, after which the document sections 3a to 3e are exposed. He can then do one or more
• the label shown in FIG. 5 differs from the label shown in FIG. 2 only in that two information sheets 16 are located on the underside of the overlap part and 17 are attached.
• the information sheet 16 is attached to the edge of the adhesive layer 2 of the base part 1 a.
• a small additional layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive 18 is used to fasten the information sheet 17.
• the information sheets 16, 17 are of such a length that they fit into the area of the overlap part 1b, which is free of plastic, and are wrapped around the container to be labeled.
• the label shown in FIG. 6 differs from the label shown in FIG. 2 only in that the document sections 3a to 3e are arranged as separate parts on the upper side of the base part 1a.
• the top of the base part has an adhesive-repellent smooth layer 20.
• the document sections 3a to 3e are provided with a layer 19 of pressure-sensitive adhesive and temporarily adhere to the smooth layer 20 with this. Otherwise, the structure and handling of the label shown in FIG. 6 are the same as that shown in FIG. 2, so that in this respect the Description of Figure 2 can be referenced.
• a continuous material web of a transparent film is provided with a print as it is intended for the base part 1a and the overlap part 1b and in particular for the covering sections 3a to 3e of the base part 1a.
• the print is a mirror image of the print seen from the top of the label after the label is finished.
• a background contrast color is printed in whole or in part on this print. It is advantageous to leave at least one small window in the base part 1 a and a corresponding window in the overlap part 1 b in order to be able to see through the window into the container 13, for example to check the fill level of the container.
• a self-adhesive smooth layer film that is to say a film 15 with smooth layers 4 and a layer of adhesive adhesive 7, which is arranged on a carrier web (not shown), is punched in such a way that only those from FIGS. 2 and 3 are stamped on the carrier web (not shown) visible smooth-film pieces 4, 15 remain, which adhere to the carrier web with the layer 7 of pressure sensitive adhesive.
• the two material webs prepared in this way are laminated together in register.
• the material webs which have been laminated together are subjected to a further punching, in which the outlines of the labels, as are shown in particular in FIG. 1, are produced.
• the punching lines are also applied, through which the document sections 3a to 3e are defined. These can be continuous punch lines or perforation punchings.
• labels in the form shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are available for processing on a carrier web (not shown).
• an opaque material web (paper or plastic film) is used as the base material for the labels, the entire surface of which is coated with pressure-sensitive adhesive.
• the upper side opposite the underside is printed in the desired manner by a conventional method, such as letterpress or flexographic printing, so that the overlap part and the base part, in particular the document sections thereof, are provided with the necessary imprints.
• a lacquer is printed over the continuous self-adhesive layer on the underside of the material web, which cancels the adhesive effect in the areas 9a to 9e, 11 and 12 (cf. FIG. 3), so that the layers 6 and 2 result from the result
• Pressure sensitive adhesive are generated, while the other parts printed with lacquer are designed to be non-adhesive.

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