KR20050039701A - Flexible wrap kit and methods - Google Patents

Abstract

Flexible wrap kits comprise a flexible film and an adhesive component wherein the adhesive component is adapted for application to the flexible film or an article for adhering the flexible film and the article upon contact therebetween, and wherein the kits are suitable for use in methods for adhering an article with the flexible film. In specific embodiments, the flexible film comprises plastic films, wax papers or metallic foil wraps.

Description

Plastic Wrap Kit {FLEXIBLE WRAP KIT AND METHODS}

The present invention relates to a flexible wrap kit and a method for attaching an article to the flexible wrap kit. In particular, the present invention relates to a flexible wrap kit comprising a flexible film and an adhesive component.

Over the years, flexible plastic film wrappings have become increasingly popular with many consumers, especially in the storage and storage of food related products. Much of this popularity is due to the desirable properties associated with wrapping. In particular, most flexible plastic film wrappings allow consumers to store and store products for long periods of time while exhibiting low levels of water vapor delivery, high levels of oxygen permeability, and resistance to chemical and mechanical degradation and temperature fluctuations. However, despite these advantages, it has been difficult to formulate flexible plastic film wrapping with good adhesion, tack and / or sealability.

Accordingly, there is a need to provide improved adhesion and / or sealing between flexible plastic film wrapping and storage articles. It is also desirable that this improvement can be applied for safe storage of food.

Summary of the Invention

In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to a plastic wrap kit comprising (a) a flexible plastic film and (b) an adhesive component, the adhesive component being flexible to attach them upon contact with the flexible plastic film and the article. It is intended to be applied to a plastic film or article.

In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a kit comprising (a) an adhesive component and (b) instructions for applying the adhesive component to the flexible plastic film or article for attaching the flexible plastic film and the article upon contact with the article. It is about.

In yet another embodiment, the present invention includes instructions for applying an adhesive component to a flexible plastic film or article to (a) attach the flexible plastic film to (b) the flexible plastic film and the article upon contact. It relates to a plastic wrap kit.

In yet another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for adhering an article with the plastic wrap kit described herein, the method comprising coating a region of at least one of the article and the flexible plastic film with an adhesive component And contacting the article with the flexible plastic film in the coated area to bond between the flexible plastic film and the article.

Accordingly, the present invention provides novel plastic wrap kits and methods for bonding articles to such wrap kits that overcome one or more disadvantages of the prior art.

These and further objects, advantages and novel features of the present invention will become more apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which is by way of example only various forms contemplated for carrying out the invention. As will be appreciated, the invention is capable of other various and obvious embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the drawings and specification are illustrative in nature and not restrictive.

While this specification concludes with the claims that specifically point out and specifically claim the invention, it is believed that this will be better understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

1 is a schematic view of a kit in a package according to a first embodiment of the present invention, comprising a roll of flexible plastic film and an adhesive component stored within the core of the roll;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a roll as shown in FIG. 1 and adhesive components stored therein, removed from the package shown in FIG. 1, FIG.

3 is a schematic view of an adhesive component provided in the shape of a stick according to the present invention, with a first embodiment of an application guide device in the form of a v-shaped notch guide;

4a is a schematic illustration of a tube of adhesive component according to the invention, with a second embodiment of an application guide device in the form of a corner guide;

4B is a schematic representation of a tube of adhesive component according to the present invention, with a third embodiment of an application guide device in the form of a flexible tip grip guide;

5A is a schematic representation of a stack of individually packaged adhesive wipes in accordance with the present invention;

5B is a schematic view of a packaged adhesive wipe removed from the laminate as shown in FIG. 5A, FIG.

6 is a schematic representation of a packaged press-on adhesive according to the present invention comprising a peelable backing.

The present invention relates to plastic wrap kits and methods of using such kits. In particular, the plastic wrap kit includes a flexible plastic film, an adhesive component, and optionally instructions for use of the kit. In one embodiment, the kit is used for food storage.

As used herein, "comprising" means that other steps and components may be added. This term includes the terms “consisting of” and “consisting essentially of”. The expression “consisting essentially of” means that the kit may include additional components as long as the additional components do not substantially alter the basic and novel features of the claimed kit or method.

As used herein, “kit” generally refers to a set of articles or instruments that can be used in conjunction with one another to achieve a particular purpose. The kit of the invention relates in particular to a plastic wrap kit. In one embodiment, the plastic wrap kit comprises a combination of one or more of a variety of conventional plastic wrap products and one or more of various adhesives, with improved adhesion between the flexible plastic film and the article to be bonded by the film. Required. As described in more detail below, in one embodiment the plastic wrap kit of the present invention comprises a flexible plastic film and an adhesive component, the adhesive component being flexible to adhere them upon contact of the flexible plastic film and the article. It is adapted to be applied to a plastic film or an article. In a variant embodiment, the plastic wrap kit of the present invention comprises a flexible plastic film arranged on a roll, an adhesive component harmless to food provided in the form of a stick, and instructions for use of the kit. These embodiments are described in more detail below.

Flexible plastic film

The plastic wrap kit of the present invention comprises a flexible plastic film. As used herein, “flexible plastic film” is a curvature of material that is typically relatively thin relative to its width and width and is primarily used for packaging, storing and / or storing articles in solid, semisolid, and / or liquid form. A plastic sheet that can be wrapped and wrapped.

Various materials and compositions, in particular polymeric compounds, are useful for the production of flexible plastic films according to the present invention. As used herein, a "polymer" refers to a naturally occurring or synthesized compound consisting of a macromolecule, usually consisting of a series of linked, simple monomers linked together. It is also to be understood that "polymer" includes homopolymers and / or copolymers of the monomers or compositions mentioned, and / or blends of such polymers. Specific polymers capable of forming flexible plastic films include polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC), polyvinyl acetate (PVAC), And polymers selected from the group consisting of polyamides, polyesters, and mixtures thereof, including nylon. In certain embodiments, the plastic wrap is formed at least partially of vinylidene chloride-vinyl chloride copolymer.

The flexible plastic film according to the present invention may further comprise one or more additional components for improving the properties of the product. For example, in certain embodiments, this flexible plastic film can be made from aliphatic hydrocarbons, olefinic hydrocarbons, plasticizers, antioxidants, mold release agents, processing aids, UV stabilizers, additives, colorants, heat stabilizers, gel abrasives, It further comprises an additional component selected from the group consisting of organic fillers, inorganic fillers, and mixtures thereof.

In addition, the flexible plastic film of the present invention may include a cling additive. Various adhesive additives are known in the art to provide the adhesive properties of polymer films. Some such adhesive additives include glycerol, mono- or di-oleate, glycerol isostearate, polyisobutylene, polyethylene oil, low molecular weight polyethylene, low molecular weight ethylene vinyl acetate, polypropylene glycol, fatty esters, and vegetable oils. Including but not limited to.

Flexible plastic films typically have an average thickness of about 0.1 mils to about 10 mils, but those skilled in the art will appreciate that flexible plastic films having thicknesses outside these ranges may be suitable for providing certain plastic wrap kits. . In a more particular embodiment, the flexible plastic film has a thickness of about 0.2 mil to about 3 mil, preferably about 0.2 mil to about 2 mil, more preferably about 0.3 mil to about 2 mil.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the flexible plastic wrap of the present invention may comprise a single layer or alternatively comprise a plurality of layers. Thus, for example, a first flexible plastic film layer comprising one or more polymers can be used with a second flexible plastic film containing one or more polymers. In addition, these films may be prepared by any conventional process and may be designed to have properties suitable for any particular end use. Typically, this plastic film is provided in the form of a roll on cardboard tubes. However, this plastic wrap can easily be provided in any of a variety of other forms, including in the form of precut sheets and the like. In addition, it should be understood that the described flexible plastic film is merely exemplary, and one skilled in the art would recognize that other films and materials are suitable for the manufacture of the kits of the present invention. For example, those skilled in the art will appreciate that similar food wrap materials, including, but not limited to, wax paper, metallic foil wraps (such as aluminum foil), and other food wrap materials without departing from the spirit of the invention. It will be appreciated that it can be prepared accordingly.

Adhesive components

The plastic wrap kit of the present invention also includes an adhesive component as well as a flexible plastic film. As used herein, an "adhesive component" generally refers to a tacky and intact material that bonds, bonds, or bonds two surfaces together. It is to be understood that the adhesive component of the present invention may comprise a natural adhesive or a synthetic adhesive and may be prepackaged with or independently of the flexible plastic film.

Adhesive components suitable for use in the present invention include, but are not limited to, animal glue, casein glue, blood albumin glue, starch, dextrin, natural rubber, or mixtures thereof. Other useful adhesive components include contact cement, structural adhesives, hot melt adhesives, pressure sensitive adhesives, ultraviolet curable adhesives, permanent adhesives, instant adhesives, semipermanent adhesives, solvent-based adhesives, water-based adhesives. , Waterborne adhesives, electronic beam (e-beam) adhesives, two-part adhesives, two-component reactive adhesives, peelable adhesives, reclaimable adhesives, resealable adhesives, or these Mixtures of, but not limited to. In addition, in certain embodiments, the adhesive component may be provided in the form of an adhesive component that is harmless to food, particularly when the kit is a food storage wrap product.

The adhesive component of the present invention is intended to be suitable for flexible plastic films and articles intended to be bonded by the film. Thus, the adhesive component is not limited to any given adhesion state. For example, one of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the adhesive component of the present invention allows for temporary, permanent or semipermanent adhesion and can be attached to a variety of materials. Some materials suitable for sticking according to the present invention include, but are not limited to, glass, wood, plastic, metal, ceramic, paper, and any other materials commonly used in kitchens and / or homes. In addition, the adhesive component may be adapted for various environmental conditions and / or temperatures. For example, the adhesive component is not limited to any given wet, dry, high temperature, or low temperature application. Similarly, two or more adhesive components may be applied together to accommodate various conditions.

In one particular embodiment, the adhesive component includes a flexible plastic film, a first adhesive, and a second adhesive. According to another embodiment, the first adhesive is for adhesion under a first specific condition and the second adhesive is for adhesion under a second specific condition. In one exemplary embodiment, for example, the first adhesive is for adhesion under high temperature conditions and the second adhesive is for adhesion under low temperature conditions. In another exemplary embodiment, the first adhesive is for adhesion under wet conditions and the second adhesive is for adhesion under dry conditions. In another exemplary embodiment, the first adhesive is for adhesion under effective conditions where the aqueous adhesive is aqueous and the second adhesive is for adhesion under effective conditions where the oily and oily adhesive is effective. According to this embodiment, the first adhesive and the second adhesive may be provided in a single composition, for example to form a heterogeneous mixture. As used herein, a "single composition" together provides any material and includes any combination of necessary parts or elements that may be present in a form such as, but not limited to, mixtures, layers of components, mixtures of raw materials, and the like. I would like to. Alternatively, the first adhesive and the second adhesive may be packaged separately from each other. It is also contemplated that color coding of the first and second adhesives may be necessary when one or more adhesive components are used in accordance with the present invention. For example, it may be desirable to individually assign specific color assignments to the first and second adhesive components and / or their respective packages that a user can identify before using such components. According to this embodiment, the user may easily identify which given adhesive is appropriate for a particular adhesive activity by matching the color of the component and / or package with a given color coding instruction guide or other similar identification device.

In one embodiment, the adhesive component is adapted to provide semi-permanent adhesion and / or bonding to the surface on the flexible plastic film. In such an embodiment, the adhesive component is strong enough to prevent the contents of the vessel from breaking down when the glass bowl is tilted or flipped and to resist unsealing of the flexible plastic film, but the user is sure when needed. The pull is adapted to adhere the flexible plastic film to a glass surface, such as, for example, the rim of a glass vessel, with a weak enough adhesive force to remove the flexible plastic film from the surface. In particular, the flexible plastic film of the present invention maintains a certain level of adhesion with the item, the flexible plastic film itself, or the accompanying semipermanently wrapped container so as to ensure storage or storage of the desired item. It is designed to exert sufficient adhesive properties to withstand the proper degree of handling that may be in use of this bonded article or container enclosed by it.

One method of measuring or quantifying such adhesive properties preferably relates to adhesive peel force values measured by the pressure sensitive tape association method (PSTC-1). According to this method, a 30.5 cm (12 inch) x 2.5 cm (1 inch) film strip is used once for a smooth stainless steel surface at a speed of 30.5 cm (12 inches) per minute using a 2.04 kg (4.5 lb) roller. After winding, the maximum adhesive peel force value in the range of 0.012 to 0.600 kg / cm (about 1 to about 50 ounces / inch) per strip width, more preferably 0.012 to 0.027 kg / cm (about 1 to about 2.5 ounces / inch) Test for presence. In general, minimal adhesion to maintain adhesion is required for flexible plastic wrap, which allows the wrap to easily peel off and open for access to stored items.

In one embodiment, at least one of the flexible plastic film and the adhesive component includes a colorant that provides a visible color indication when adhering the flexible plastic film to the article. As used herein, a "colorant" usually refers to a substance that changes or imparts the color of another substance. According to this embodiment, the color indication is provided by the adhesive component when the flexible plastic film is adhered to the article, whereby the user can confirm that sufficient adhesion has been established. Moreover, in another embodiment, the flexible plastic film and the adhesive component may each individually comprise a color component, such that a color marking is provided together when adhering the flexible plastic wrap to the article.

In another embodiment, the adhesive component includes an encapsulated pigment that provides a visible color indication when pressure is applied to the adhesive component. As used herein, "encapsulated pigment" refers to a colored material that is usually enclosed or enclosed. In particular, it is contemplated to ensure sufficient adhesion between the article and the flexible plastic film by virtue of the casing or enclosure being ruptured or altered when the pressure is applied to the adhesive component so that the color is visually visible. After applying this pressure, the user can visually identify the area where color is expressed and the area lacking such a color indication, if any, which final adhesive portion requires sufficient bonding. As used herein, "pressing" usually refers to applying a force to a given material.

Depending on the desired use, the adhesive component of the present invention can be dispensed from a variety of devices. These devices include, but are not limited to, sticks, tubes, spray devices, bottles, pens, brushes, sponges, and combinations thereof.

In another embodiment, the plastic wrap kit further includes instructions for use of the kit, for example to achieve adhesion between the flexible plastic film and the article. This description may include a written description and / or one or more illustrated non-verbal cues. As used herein, a "nonverbal signal" refers to a communication signal that typically does not use words. In addition, it should be understood that the instructions are not limited to applications related to the adhesion of the flexible plastic film to the article. As a variant, the instructions may provide for the selective use of plastic film and / or adhesive components according to other embodiments. It should be understood that the use of the plastic wrap kits disclosed herein is not limited to any one application. For example, the adhesive component may be applied only to the portion of the article that needs to be covered. Alternatively, it may be necessary to apply the adhesive completely. In another embodiment, the application of the adhesive component may not be necessary at all. As a result, it should be understood that the plastic wrap kit according to the invention is flexible in its application characteristics, in which case the individual user will determine the exact application method required for each given state.

In one particular embodiment, the plastic wrap kit includes (a) a flexible plastic film arranged on a roll, (b) a food-free adhesive component provided in the form of a stick, and (c) instructions for using the kit. . This embodiment provides convenience for the user. In embodiments where the adhesive component and flexible plastic film are prepackaged together, the packaging can be in any conventional arrangement. For example, the adhesive component can be independently placed in a container containing a flexible plastic film. Similarly, the adhesive component may be located within the core of the roll type article or in any other void space environment or roll. For example, the flexible plastic film and the adhesive component can be packaged together in a kit as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. According to this embodiment, any suitable packaging material, for example a container 10 made of cardboard, comprises a roll 15 wrapped with a flexible plastic film 40 (not shown in FIG. 1). The core 35 of the roll 15 is adapted to receive a stick 20 of adhesive component. The stick 20 is arranged in the core 35 by a holding piece 25. The container 10 may optionally be provided with instructions 30 to explain the usage of the ingredients. Also, as shown in FIG. 2, the stick 20 of adhesive component can be easily inserted into and removed from the core 35 of the roll 15 together with the retaining piece 25.

However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that other arrangements of plastic wrap kits according to the present invention may be formed, since FIGS. 1 and 2 are not intended to limit this. For example, the adhesive component may be attached to the exterior of the container containing the flexible plastic film or alternatively packaged completely independently. In addition, the individual components of the plastic wrap kit according to the invention may exist in various product forms. For example, in one exemplary embodiment, the adhesive component is in the form of a ribbon or chain structure that may be stored or positioned within the core of the plastic wrap roll. For example, such a ribbon or chain includes a plurality of individually packaged adhesive portions. In yet another embodiment, the adhesive bar comprising an heterogeneous adhesive bar or one or more adhesive strips is positioned in the plastic wrap kit at a location such that the film is coated with the adhesive component due to the removal of the flexible plastic film. In another embodiment, a storage source of an adhesive component or a mixture of one or more adhesive components is provided, for example, which may be positioned within the lid of the kit such that the adhesive component is sprayed onto the desired surface of the flexible plastic film upon dispensing. As a result, the components according to the invention, ie the flexible plastic film, the adhesive component and optionally the product form of the instructions, as well as the physical arrangement can be present in any arrangement form within the kit.

In yet another embodiment, the food wrap kit includes a flexible food wrap material arranged on a roll, a container containing the flexible food wrap material, and an adhesive component located on the surface of the container. For example, in one particular embodiment, the adhesive component may be located under a removable open tab located on the surface of the container. When the user removes this open tab during the initial opening of the container, an adhesive component can be used to expose and apply onto the flexible food wrap material. According to this embodiment, the user may apply a flexible food wrap material over the adhesive component and then apply pressure (such as the user's finger) against the wrap material such that the material contacts and is coated with the adhesive component.

In a similar embodiment, it is possible that one or more adhesive components may be located at various locations on the surface of the container such that during dispensing of the flexible food wrap material the one or more adhesive components are applied at a predetermined location of the wrap material, in particular the desired location. Is considered. For example, in one particular embodiment, at least two adhesive components may be located at opposite ends of the container parallel to each other. Upon dispensing of the flexible food wrap material from the container, the adhesive component is in independent contact with the wrap material at a corresponding position positioned adjacent to the adhesive component such that the surface of the wrap material is coated with the adhesive. In addition, according to this embodiment, the application of one or more adhesive components may be applied uniformly or intermittently to the wrap material during the coating step, and it should be understood that the physical placement of the adhesive on the surface of the container is not limited herein. . Thus, those skilled in the art will appreciate that such arrangements are exemplary and that other arrangements may be formulated and utilized while still maintaining the scope of the present invention.

Moreover, the device for dispensing the adhesive component may further comprise an application guide device as shown in FIGS. 3, 4A and 4B to enable easy and / or controlled application of the adhesive to the surface. . According to FIG. 3, for example, the dispensing device for the adhesive component, which is provided in the form of a stick, may comprise a notched application guide device which assists the user in placing the adhesive component on the article to be bonded or the flexible plastic film. . In particular, the adhesive stick 50 comprises an adhesive component 45 with an application guide device 55 in the form of a v-shaped notch located within the rim of the stick container. The v-notch application guide 55 is adapted to facilitate application of the adhesive component onto the desired surface or flexible plastic film of the article to be bonded. According to this embodiment, the user rotates the dispenser dial 60 to position the v-notch applicator guide 55 relative to the surface to be bonded or to the flexible plastic film of the desired article and then moves the applicator guide device 55 therewith. By guiding, the amount of the adhesive component 45 applied to the desired surface can be adjusted.

Similarly, FIGS. 4A and 4B show tubes 65a and 65b of adhesive component comprising various types of application guide devices 70a and 70b attached to dispensing tips 75a and 75b. When pressure is applied to the tube, the adhesive component may be positioned with respect to the article or flexible plastic film to be glued to assist and guide the application of the adhesive component. 80b). In the embodiment of FIG. 4A, the application guide device 70a includes a protrusion on the dispensing tip 75a, which acts as a guide for contacting the tip along the surface to be coated. In the embodiment of FIG. 4B, the application guide device 70b includes a pair of flexible tips that form a gripping portion that is adapted to grip an edge to which an adhesive is to be applied. Each of the application guide devices shown in FIGS. 3, 4A, and 4B may exist in various forms, and the drawings are not intended to limit them. Suitable application guide devices include, but are not limited to, edge guides, v-shaped notches, tracking devices, ball devices, flexible tip gripping devices, and other guide devices adapted to provide easy application of adhesive components.

In another embodiment, the adhesive component is provided in the form of a plurality of disposable portions. Without being bound by theory herein, it is contemplated that during some sticking applications the adhesive component may be contaminated with bacteria and / or other similar pathogenic materials. For example, during sticking of meat related products, it is contemplated that meat may contact the surface and / or rim of the container or the article to be glued, whereby the surface of the item is contaminated with bacteria. During application of the adhesive component to the contaminated surface and / or rim, bacteria or similar pathogenic substances may migrate onto the adhesive component, thereby placing the risk of subsequent contamination of the adhesive application. As a result, it may be desirable to use disposable portions of the adhesive component during such or similar applications. According to this embodiment, the disposable portion may comprise a separate layer portion or an individually wrapped portion.

As shown in FIG. 5A, for example, a laminated adhesive wipe 85 is provided. The laminate can be placed inside or attached to a container comprising a flexible plastic wrap for the individual application of the adhesive component according to the invention. As can be seen in FIG. 5B, the individually packaged adhesive wipe 90 can be removed from the laminate 85 and the adhesive component layer 100 can be exposed by peeling off the support material 95. Once the adhesive layer is exposed, the adhesive component can be wiped onto the desired surface or flexible plastic film of the article to be bonded, thereby stacking the item with adhesive component 100 for easy adhesion.

In another embodiment, a pressure sensitive adhesive pack, such as a blister pack, can be included in the plastic wrap kit of the present invention. For example, FIG. 6 shows an individually packaged pressure sensitive adhesive according to the present invention. Adhesive component 110 is contained within adhesive pocket 105 and may be exposed by stripping support material 115 attached to the adhesive pack. Upon removal of such support material 115, the adhesive component 110 may apply pressure or force to the back of the adhesive pocket 105 to force the adhesive component 110 out of the adhesive pack onto the desired item. Or to be applied to a flexible plastic film.

The invention also relates to additional kits. For example, in one embodiment, the plastic wrap kit applies an adhesive component to the flexible plastic film or article to adhere to (a) the flexible plastic film and (b) contacting the flexible plastic film with the article. Include instructions for doing so. In another embodiment, the kit includes instructions for applying the adhesive component to the flexible plastic film or article to (a) adhere the adhesive component and (b) contact the flexible plastic film with the article upon contact. Another embodiment includes a food wrap kit comprising (a) a flexible food wrap material and (b) an adhesive component, wherein the adhesive component is adapted to attach them upon contact of the article with the flexible food wrap material. It is adapted to be applied to sex food wrap material or articles. However, it should be understood that the foregoing embodiments are not intended to limit the invention.

Method for bonding articles to flexible plastic films

The present invention also relates to a method for bonding an article with a flexible plastic film. As used herein, "article" refers to any substrate that is typically desirable for adhering or sealing the flexible film and may include a portion of the flexible film itself. In one particular embodiment, the article refers to a container suitable for storage. As used herein, “adhere” usually refers to the formation of a temporary, semi-permanent or permanent barrier, seal and / or barrier that joins or attaches the surfaces of two respective objects. Say. However, it should be understood that the kit according to the invention can be used to form a device such as a pouch, envelope, or bag.

In one embodiment, a method for adhering an article to a flexible plastic film includes (a) coating at least one region of the article and the flexible plastic film with an adhesive component, and (b) between the flexible plastic film and the article Contacting the article with the flexible plastic film at the coated area to attach the article. According to this embodiment, the flexible plastic film and the adhesive component are packaged together in a kit.

The examples and specific embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the methods and kits of the invention. Additional methods and kits within the scope of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the disclosure described herein.

Claims (10)

(a) a flexible plastic film, (b) a plastic wrap kit comprising an adhesive component, The adhesive component is adapted to be applied to the flexible plastic film or article for attaching the flexible plastic film upon contact with the article. Plastic wrap kit. The method of claim 1, The adhesive component comprises a first adhesive and a second adhesive Plastic wrap kit. The method of claim 1, At least one of the flexible plastic film and the adhesive component includes a colorant that provides a visible color indication when attaching the flexible plastic film to the article. Plastic wrap kit. The method of claim 1, The flexible plastic film and the adhesive component each contain a color component individually, so that when the flexible plastic film is attached to the article, it is provided with a color mark. Plastic wrap kit. The method of claim 1, The adhesive component may be dispensed from a device selected from the group consisting of sticks, tubes, spray devices, bottles, pens, brushes, sponges, and combinations thereof. Plastic wrap kit. The method of claim 1, The kit is a food storage wrap product and the adhesive component is an adhesive that is harmless to food. Plastic wrap kit. (a) A kit comprising an adhesive component, (b) instructions for applying an adhesive component to the flexible plastic plastic film or article for attaching the flexible plastic film to the article upon contact thereof. Kit. (a) a plastic wrap kit comprising a flexible plastic film, (b) instructions for applying an adhesive component to the flexible plastic film or article for attaching the flexible plastic film to the article upon contact. Plastic wrap kit. The method of claim 8, Further comprising a container for receiving the flexible plastic film Plastic wrap kit. The method of claim 9, Further comprising an adhesive component, wherein the flexible plastic film is arranged on a roll and the adhesive component is positioned on the surface of the container Plastic wrap kit.