US20160096639A1 - Method for saving fluid in a drinking container - Google Patents
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- This disclosure relates to labels, and more particularly, to adhesive labels for resealing beverage containers.
- Beverage containers often include an opening that allows access to a liquid within the container.
- the container opening is opened to allow access to the liquid, oftentimes by piercing or puncturing the opening.
- the liquid may then be consumed or dispensed as the liquid exits the container through the punctured opening.
- Beverage containers come in various sizes that include various amounts of liquid. While some beverage containers are sized to include an amount of liquid that can be consumed in a single serving, it is often the case that liquid remains in a beverage container after a serving of the liquid has been consumed. The remaining liquid is often difficult to store and may spill from the container. Unfortunately, the remaining liquid is often discarded rather than being saved for later consumption because of the difficulty of transporting and/or storing the remaining liquid.
- a resealing label for resealing an opening on a beverage container.
- the label includes a body having a top surface and a bottom surface.
- a puncturable portion is formed on at least a portion of the body and is formed of a puncturable material.
- the puncturable portion is sized to overlay the opening.
- An adhesive is disposed on the bottom surface to adhere the resealing label to the beverage container when the puncturable portion is aligned with and overlays the opening in order to seal the beverage container opening.
- the resealable label also includes a removable backing member secured to and overlaying the adhesive.
- the puncturable portion includes a weakened portion of the body.
- the puncturable portion includes a score line.
- the puncturable portion is formed of a metallic material.
- the puncturable portion is constructed of a different material than the remainder of the body.
- the body is formed having a top layer, a bottom layer, and the puncturable portion is disposed between the top layer and the bottom layer.
- the retention member includes a first opening and a second opening and a retention strip disposed between the first and second openings to secure the object.
- a method for resealing a drinking container having an opening therein includes providing a resealable label having a body with a puncturable portion, aligning the puncturable portion with the opening of the container, and securing the resealable label to the container such that the puncturable portion overlays and seals the opening on the container.
- securing the resealable label to the container includes securing the resealable label to the container with an adhesive.
- aligning the puncturable portion with the opening of the container includes aligning the puncturable portion with an opening on a juice box.
- the method further includes providing a retention member on the resealable label, the retention member having at least one opening to receive a straw.
- the method further includes puncturing the puncturable portion to reopen the container
- the method includes resealing the container by the following steps: (i) providing a second resealable label having a body with a puncturable portion, (ii) aligning the puncturable portion with the opening of the container, and (iii) securing the second resealable label to the container such that the puncturable portion overlays and seals the opening on the container.
- a beverage container having an outer wall forming a storage area for storing liquid therein and an opening formed on the outer wall to facilitate access to the storage area.
- a resealing member removably secured to the outer wall, the resealing member including a puncturable portion formed through at least a portion of the resealing member and formed of a puncturable material, the resealing member removable from the outer wall and reattachable to the container such that the puncturable portion overlays and seals the opening on the outer wall to facilitate subsequent storage, transport and consumption of the unconsumed portion of the beverage within the container.
- a resealing apparatus for resealing a beverage container.
- the resealing apparatus includes a top layer having a top opening, a bottom layer having a bottom opening and a puncturable layer disposed between the top layer and the bottom layer.
- the top opening is aligned with the bottom opening to allow for puncturing of the puncturable layer without puncturing the top layer or the bottom layer.
- An adhesive is disposed on the bottom layer to adhere the resealing apparatus to the beverage container so that the top opening and the bottom opening are aligned with a pre-existing opening on the beverage container.
- a backing layer is disposed on the adhesive to protect the adhesive from unintentional adhering prior to removal of the backing layer.
- the resealing apparatus further includes a retention member having a first opening, a second opening and a retention strip disposed between the first and second openings.
- the retention member is configured to support an object when the object is inserted through the first opening and the second opening.
- the puncturable layer is formed of a material that is more easily punctured than the material of the top layer or bottom layer.
- FIG. 1 is a top view of an embodiment of a resealing label in accordance with this disclosure.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a resealing label coupled to a beverage container.
- FIG. 3 is a cutaway side view of another embodiment of a resealing label in accordance with this disclosure.
- FIG. 4 is a top view of a sheet that includes a plurality of resealing labels in accordance with this disclosure.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate an embodiment of a resealing label 100 for covering an opening 103 on a beverage or drinking container 140 , such as, for example, a children's juice box or milk container.
- the label 100 includes a body 101 having a puncturable portion 104 that overlays and closes the opening 103 , and a retention member 106 for retaining, as discussed in greater detail below, a straw 105 ( FIG. 3 ).
- the puncturable portion 104 is aligned with and otherwise positioned over the opening 103 of a partially-consumed container 140 , which acts to seal the container 140 for subsequent storage, transport and consumption.
- the resealing label 100 enables the contents inside the container 140 to be saved rather than discarded since the opening 103 , and thus container 140 , can be sealed.
- the puncturable portion 104 is punctured (via the straw 105 or otherwise) to facilitate access to the liquid inside the container 140 .
- a second resealing label 100 can be placed over the first resealing label 100 to re-seal the container 140 for subsequent storage, transport and consumption.
- the puncturable portion 104 is formed of a material to enable it to be punctured, torn, popped or otherwise opened in order to provide an opening through the label 100 .
- the puncturable portion 104 includes a main opening 108 enclosed by a puncture layer 110 .
- the puncture layer 110 may be made of a material such as, for example, a thin metallic foil material or a plastic material. Regardless of the material, the puncturable portion 104 is formed so that it is easily punctured by a drinking straw, a user's finger/finger nail or any other object suitable for puncturing to create an opening therethrough to allow liquid passage from the container 140 .
- the puncturable portion 104 includes weakened or scored portions of the label 100 that break away from the remainder of the label 100 when a force is applied thereto.
- the puncturable portion 104 includes a circular score line on the top surface 102 and/or bottom surface of the label 100 (i.e., the surface that contacts and/or otherwise abuts the container 140 ).
- the puncturable portion 104 includes two score lines that intersect each other in the shape of a “T” or cross.
- the puncturable portion 104 is a thinned region that can be easily punctured.
- the entire label 100 is formed of a puncturable material.
- the puncturable portion 104 can include indicia, such as a printed circle or an “X”, to help the user align the label 100 , and in particular, align the puncturable portion 104 over the pre-existing opening 103 of the container 140 .
- the retention member 106 may be any mechanism suitable for securing the object 105 to the label 100 , and thus, the container 140 .
- the retention member 106 includes a first opening 112 , a second opening 114 and a retention strip 116 disposed between the first and second openings 112 and 114 .
- the first opening 112 and the second opening 114 extend through the label 100 to enable an object, such as the drinking straw 105 , to be threaded through the first opening 112 , positioned under the retention strip 116 and through the second opening 114 , as best illustrated in FIG. 2 .
- a straw 105 or other object may be removably stored with the juice box or milk container.
- the retention strip may be formed of a stretchable or otherwise elastic material to secure the straw 105 therethrough.
- the retention strip 116 is formed to protrude from the top surface 102 of the label 100 to facilitate placing an object through the first opening 112 , under the retention strip 116 and through the second opening 114 .
- the bottom surface of the retention strip 116 i.e., the surface that faces or abuts the container 140 ) does not include an adhesive so that the retention strip 116 will not adhere to the container 140 when the label 100 is adhered to the container 140 .
- the retention strip 116 can be pulled and/or otherwise deformed away from the container 140 to place an the straw 105 or other object between the retention strip 116 and the container 140 .
- the retention strip 116 is formed integral with the label 100 ; however, it should be understood that the retention strip 116 may be separately attached to the label 100 , such as a separate piece of material that is otherwise secured to the label 100 . Furthermore, while the puncturable portion 104 is located adjacent a first end 118 of the resealing label 100 and the retention member 106 is located adjacent a second end 120 of the resealing label 100 , the puncturable portion 104 and the retention member 106 may be located at any other suitable location on the resealing label 100 .
- the retention member 106 includes two scored or weakened areas on either side of a retention strip 116 .
- the scored or weakened areas are punctured so that the straw 105 or other object can be placed under the retention strip 116 as previously discussed.
- the label 100 is formed of any suitable material, such as paper, plastic, or may be metallic, and may include combinations thereof.
- the label 100 includes an area that is made of a material that can be marked with a pen or marker, for example, to place the name of the user.
- the label 100 may include foil materials, such as a metal foil or a plastic foil.
- the label 100 may be constructed of a single layer of material or, as discussed in greater detail below, be constructed of multiple layers that are fused, molded, glued or otherwise adhered to each other.
- the label 100 may be any suitable shape, such as, for example, rectangular, circular or triangular in shape. In some embodiments, the shape of the label 100 is customized to fit on a particular container 140 .
- the label 100 includes an adhesive (not shown) on all or a portion the bottom surface of the label 100 .
- the label 100 includes a second layer (not shown), such as for example, a backing strip, which is attached to the adhesive so that the label 100 can be stored without exposing the adhesive.
- the backing layer is peeled away and/or otherwise removed to expose the adhesive to facilitate application of the label 100 to the container 140 .
- the backing layer may also include an adhesive thereon to allow the backing layer to be adhered to a surface, such as the surface of the container 140 .
- the backing layer can be adhesively attached to the container 140 during manufacture and prior to the sale of the container 140 .
- the label 100 is peeled away and/or otherwise removed from the backing layer, which remains adhered to the container 140 .
- the exposed adhesive is used to secure the label 100 to the container 140 and over the opening 103 , as previously discussed.
- the label 100 is formed without a retention member 106 . In yet other embodiments, the label 100 is formed without a puncturable portion 104 and only a retention member 106 . In other embodiments, the retention member 106 is removable or otherwise separable from the portion of the label 100 that includes the puncturable portion 104 . For example, in some embodiments, a score line, perforation line or other weakened line 107 ( FIG. 1 ) is formed between the retention member 106 and the puncturable portion 104 on the label 100 to facilitate tearing and separation of the label 100 along the line 107 . In other embodiments, the label 100 includes two separate portions.
- the puncturable portion 104 is be located on a first portion of the label 100 and the retention member 106 is located on a separate, second portion of the label 100 .
- the first portion of the label 100 that includes the puncturable portion 104 may be adhered to a beverage container so that the puncturable portion 104 covers the opening 103 of the container 140 and the portion of the label 100 that includes the retention member 106 may be separately adhered to a side 142 surface of the container 140 .
- the label 100 is formed of a substantially flat, flexible material or, in the alternative, the label 100 is preconfigured in a specified shape.
- the puncturable portion 104 and surrounding portions of the label 100 are creased or otherwise bent so that the puncturable portion 104 can be easily adhered on a valley-shaped surface, such as a valley-shaped surface found on some juice pouch containers.
- the adhesive is a food-grade adhesive and the label 100 is formed of a food-grade material.
- FIG. 3 is a side view of another embodiment of a sealing label 200 that includes a top layer 230 , a bottom layer 234 having an adhesive 280 , a middle layer 232 disposed between the top and bottom layers 230 and 234 , and an optional backing layer 284 attached to the adhesive layer .
- the top layer 230 includes a top opening 236 that is aligned with a bottom opening 238 in the bottom layer 234 .
- the perimeter of the top opening 236 is coextensive with the perimeter of the bottom opening 238 and the middle layer 232 , which is formed of a puncturable material, is disposed between and otherwise exposed via the openings 236 and 238 .
- a user inserts an object, such as, for example, a straw, through the resealing label 200 by entering the top opening 236 , puncturing the middle layer 232 and then exiting through the bottom opening 238 .
- the top and bottom layers 230 and 234 are made of a plastic material and the middle layer 232 is made of a thin and easily puncturable metal material that may include a thin plastic coating. While the middle layer 232 is shown to be co-extensive with the top and bottom layers 230 and 234 , the middle layer 232 may be smaller or larger than the top and bottom layers 230 and 234 . Similarly, the top and bottom layers 230 and 234 may be coextensive or the top layer 230 may be larger or smaller than the bottom layer 234 .
- the retention member 206 includes a first opening 212 , a second opening 214 and a retention strip 216 disposed between the openings 212 and 214 .
- the first and second openings 212 and 214 pass through all or part of the top layer 230 , the middle layer 232 and/or the bottom layer 234 .
- the retention strip 216 is located between the first opening 212 and the second opening 214 and is detachable from the middle layer 232 or the bottom layer 234 , depending on which layers 230 , 232 and/or 234 are passed through by the first opening 212 and the second opening 214 .
- the first opening 212 and the second opening 214 pass through at least a portion of the top layer 230 and the retention strip 216 is formed by the portion of the top layer 230 between the first opening 212 and the second opening 214 .
- the first opening 212 and the second opening 214 pass through the top layer 230 and the middle layer 232 and the retention strip 216 is formed by the top layer 230 and the middle layer 232 .
- the bottom layer 234 may include an adhesive 280 or may be formed of an adhesive material.
- the exposed portion of the middle layer 232 may also include an adhesive (not shown).
- the adhesive 280 allows the resealing label 200 to be secured to a beverage container to seal a pre-existing opening of the beverage container. All or only parts of the bottom layer 234 may include the adhesive 280 .
- the retention strip 216 may not include the adhesive 280 , as shown in FIG. 2 .
- the retention member 106 is secured to a lateral side 142 of the container 140 .
- a user may consume some of the liquid in the container 140 using a straw that was included with the container 140 . If the user does not consume all of the liquid in the container 140 , the user may place a label 100 on the container 140 so that the puncturable portion 104 is positioned over the pre-existing opening 103 and the retention member 306 is secured to the container 140 , and as shown in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2 , the lateral side 142 of the container 140 .
- the user may then place the straw 105 in the retention member 106 by placing the straw 105 through the first opening 312 , under the retention strip 116 and then through the second opening 114 .
- the retention strip 116 holds the straw 105 against and with the beverage container 140 so that the straw 105 can be transported and stored with the beverage container 140 and then reused.
- the user removes the straw 105 from the retention member 106 and uses an end of the straw to puncture the puncturable portion 104 to gain access to the contents inside the container 140 .
- a second label 100 can be used to overlay the first label 100 and subsequently punctured as previously described.
- FIG. 4 shows a top view of a sheet 402 that includes a plurality of sealing labels 400 .
- the labels 400 may be secured to the sheet 402 by the adhesive that is later used to secure the label 400 to the container 340 .
- the sealing labels 400 include a second or backing layer (such as backing layer 284 in FIG. 3 ) having an adhesive thereon so that the second or backing layer is secured to the sheet 402 .
- the label 400 can be removed from the sheet 402 with the second or backing layer attached to the label 400 so that the adhesive of the label 400 is not yet exposed.
- the backing layer can later be removed from the label 400 to expose the adhesive of the label 400 when the label 400 is ready to be placed on a beverage container 140 .
- the backing layer may be employed without an adhesive thereon such that the label can be transported in a purse, a pocket, or otherwise, and then when it is desired to use the label 400 , the backing can be peeled away to expose the adhesive layer for securing to the container 140 .
- extra straws 105 may be pre-packaged with the sheet 402 or one or more labels 400 for subsequent use therewith.
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A method for saving and reusing fluid content in a drinking container, the method includes providing a resealable label having a body with a puncturable portion and aligning the puncturable portion with an opening on the container. The method also includes securing the resealable label to the container such that the puncturable portion overlays the opening on the container to seal the fluid within the container. Further, the method includes puncturing the puncturable portion with a straw and inserting the straw through the drinking container opening and at least partially into the container.
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- This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/220,900, filed Mar. 20, 2014, pending, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- This disclosure relates to labels, and more particularly, to adhesive labels for resealing beverage containers.
- Beverage containers often include an opening that allows access to a liquid within the container. When the liquid is to be consumed, the container opening is opened to allow access to the liquid, oftentimes by piercing or puncturing the opening. The liquid may then be consumed or dispensed as the liquid exits the container through the punctured opening.
- Beverage containers come in various sizes that include various amounts of liquid. While some beverage containers are sized to include an amount of liquid that can be consumed in a single serving, it is often the case that liquid remains in a beverage container after a serving of the liquid has been consumed. The remaining liquid is often difficult to store and may spill from the container. Unfortunately, the remaining liquid is often discarded rather than being saved for later consumption because of the difficulty of transporting and/or storing the remaining liquid.
- According to a first aspect, there is provided a resealing label for resealing an opening on a beverage container. The label includes a body having a top surface and a bottom surface. A puncturable portion is formed on at least a portion of the body and is formed of a puncturable material. The puncturable portion is sized to overlay the opening. An adhesive is disposed on the bottom surface to adhere the resealing label to the beverage container when the puncturable portion is aligned with and overlays the opening in order to seal the beverage container opening.
- In other certain embodiments, the resealable label also includes a removable backing member secured to and overlaying the adhesive.
- According to other embodiments, the puncturable portion includes a weakened portion of the body.
- According to yet another embodiment, the puncturable portion includes a score line.
- In certain embodiments, the puncturable portion is formed of a metallic material.
- In other certain embodiments, the puncturable portion is constructed of a different material than the remainder of the body.
- In still other embodiments, the body is formed having a top layer, a bottom layer, and the puncturable portion is disposed between the top layer and the bottom layer.
- In yet another embodiment, the retention member includes a first opening and a second opening and a retention strip disposed between the first and second openings to secure the object.
- In a second aspect, there is provided a method for resealing a drinking container having an opening therein. The method includes providing a resealable label having a body with a puncturable portion, aligning the puncturable portion with the opening of the container, and securing the resealable label to the container such that the puncturable portion overlays and seals the opening on the container.
- According to some embodiments, securing the resealable label to the container includes securing the resealable label to the container with an adhesive.
- In certain embodiments, aligning the puncturable portion with the opening of the container includes aligning the puncturable portion with an opening on a juice box.
- In still other embodiments, the method further includes providing a retention member on the resealable label, the retention member having at least one opening to receive a straw.
- In other certain embodiments, the method further includes puncturing the puncturable portion to reopen the container
- In yet other embodiments, the method includes resealing the container by the following steps: (i) providing a second resealable label having a body with a puncturable portion, (ii) aligning the puncturable portion with the opening of the container, and (iii) securing the second resealable label to the container such that the puncturable portion overlays and seals the opening on the container.
- In a third aspect, there is provided a beverage container having an outer wall forming a storage area for storing liquid therein and an opening formed on the outer wall to facilitate access to the storage area. A resealing member removably secured to the outer wall, the resealing member including a puncturable portion formed through at least a portion of the resealing member and formed of a puncturable material, the resealing member removable from the outer wall and reattachable to the container such that the puncturable portion overlays and seals the opening on the outer wall to facilitate subsequent storage, transport and consumption of the unconsumed portion of the beverage within the container.
- In a fourth aspect, there is provided a resealing apparatus for resealing a beverage container. The resealing apparatus includes a top layer having a top opening, a bottom layer having a bottom opening and a puncturable layer disposed between the top layer and the bottom layer. The top opening is aligned with the bottom opening to allow for puncturing of the puncturable layer without puncturing the top layer or the bottom layer. An adhesive is disposed on the bottom layer to adhere the resealing apparatus to the beverage container so that the top opening and the bottom opening are aligned with a pre-existing opening on the beverage container.
- In certain embodiments, a backing layer is disposed on the adhesive to protect the adhesive from unintentional adhering prior to removal of the backing layer.
- In other certain embodiments, the resealing apparatus further includes a retention member having a first opening, a second opening and a retention strip disposed between the first and second openings. The retention member is configured to support an object when the object is inserted through the first opening and the second opening.
- In still other embodiments, the puncturable layer is formed of a material that is more easily punctured than the material of the top layer or bottom layer.
- Other aspects, features, and advantages will become apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which are a part of this disclosure and which illustrate, by way of example, principles of the inventions disclosed.
- The accompanying drawings facilitate an understanding of the various embodiments.
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FIG. 1 is a top view of an embodiment of a resealing label in accordance with this disclosure. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a resealing label coupled to a beverage container. -
FIG. 3 is a cutaway side view of another embodiment of a resealing label in accordance with this disclosure. -
FIG. 4 is a top view of a sheet that includes a plurality of resealing labels in accordance with this disclosure. -
FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate an embodiment of a resealinglabel 100 for covering anopening 103 on a beverage ordrinking container 140, such as, for example, a children's juice box or milk container. As illustrated inFIGS. 1 and 2 , thelabel 100 includes abody 101 having apuncturable portion 104 that overlays and closes theopening 103, and aretention member 106 for retaining, as discussed in greater detail below, a straw 105 (FIG. 3 ). In use, thepuncturable portion 104 is aligned with and otherwise positioned over theopening 103 of a partially-consumedcontainer 140, which acts to seal thecontainer 140 for subsequent storage, transport and consumption. As discussed in greater detail below, the resealinglabel 100 enables the contents inside thecontainer 140 to be saved rather than discarded since theopening 103, and thuscontainer 140, can be sealed. When it is desired to reopen thecontainer 140 for consumption, thepuncturable portion 104 is punctured (via thestraw 105 or otherwise) to facilitate access to the liquid inside thecontainer 140. If necessary, a second resealinglabel 100 can be placed over the first resealinglabel 100 to re-seal thecontainer 140 for subsequent storage, transport and consumption. - As described above, the
puncturable portion 104 is formed of a material to enable it to be punctured, torn, popped or otherwise opened in order to provide an opening through thelabel 100. In the embodiment ofFIG. 1 , for example, thepuncturable portion 104 includes amain opening 108 enclosed by apuncture layer 110. Thepuncture layer 110 may be made of a material such as, for example, a thin metallic foil material or a plastic material. Regardless of the material, thepuncturable portion 104 is formed so that it is easily punctured by a drinking straw, a user's finger/finger nail or any other object suitable for puncturing to create an opening therethrough to allow liquid passage from thecontainer 140. - In other embodiments, the
puncturable portion 104 includes weakened or scored portions of thelabel 100 that break away from the remainder of thelabel 100 when a force is applied thereto. For example, in some embodiments, thepuncturable portion 104 includes a circular score line on thetop surface 102 and/or bottom surface of the label 100 (i.e., the surface that contacts and/or otherwise abuts the container 140). In other embodiments, thepuncturable portion 104 includes two score lines that intersect each other in the shape of a “T” or cross. In another embodiment, thepuncturable portion 104 is a thinned region that can be easily punctured. In some embodiments, theentire label 100 is formed of a puncturable material. In addition, thepuncturable portion 104 can include indicia, such as a printed circle or an “X”, to help the user align thelabel 100, and in particular, align thepuncturable portion 104 over thepre-existing opening 103 of thecontainer 140. - Referring specifically to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , theretention member 106 may be any mechanism suitable for securing theobject 105 to thelabel 100, and thus, thecontainer 140. In one embodiment, theretention member 106 includes afirst opening 112, asecond opening 114 and aretention strip 116 disposed between the first andsecond openings first opening 112 and thesecond opening 114 extend through thelabel 100 to enable an object, such as thedrinking straw 105, to be threaded through thefirst opening 112, positioned under theretention strip 116 and through thesecond opening 114, as best illustrated inFIG. 2 . In this manner, astraw 105 or other object, typically sold and/or used with a children's juice box or milk container, may be removably stored with the juice box or milk container. According to some embodiments, the retention strip may be formed of a stretchable or otherwise elastic material to secure thestraw 105 therethrough. - In other embodiments, the
retention strip 116 is formed to protrude from thetop surface 102 of thelabel 100 to facilitate placing an object through thefirst opening 112, under theretention strip 116 and through thesecond opening 114. In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the retention strip 116 (i.e., the surface that faces or abuts the container 140) does not include an adhesive so that theretention strip 116 will not adhere to thecontainer 140 when thelabel 100 is adhered to thecontainer 140. As such, theretention strip 116 can be pulled and/or otherwise deformed away from thecontainer 140 to place an thestraw 105 or other object between theretention strip 116 and thecontainer 140. In the embodiment illustrated inFIG. 1 , theretention strip 116 is formed integral with thelabel 100; however, it should be understood that theretention strip 116 may be separately attached to thelabel 100, such as a separate piece of material that is otherwise secured to thelabel 100. Furthermore, while thepuncturable portion 104 is located adjacent afirst end 118 of theresealing label 100 and theretention member 106 is located adjacent asecond end 120 of theresealing label 100, thepuncturable portion 104 and theretention member 106 may be located at any other suitable location on theresealing label 100. - In other embodiments, the
retention member 106 includes two scored or weakened areas on either side of aretention strip 116. Thus, when theretention member 106 is to be used, the scored or weakened areas are punctured so that thestraw 105 or other object can be placed under theretention strip 116 as previously discussed. - According to embodiments disclosed herein, the
label 100 is formed of any suitable material, such as paper, plastic, or may be metallic, and may include combinations thereof. For example, in some embodiments, thelabel 100 includes an area that is made of a material that can be marked with a pen or marker, for example, to place the name of the user. In other embodiments, thelabel 100 may include foil materials, such as a metal foil or a plastic foil. According to embodiments disclosed herein, thelabel 100 may be constructed of a single layer of material or, as discussed in greater detail below, be constructed of multiple layers that are fused, molded, glued or otherwise adhered to each other. Thelabel 100 may be any suitable shape, such as, for example, rectangular, circular or triangular in shape. In some embodiments, the shape of thelabel 100 is customized to fit on aparticular container 140. - In the embodiment illustrated in
FIGS. 1 and 2 , thelabel 100 includes an adhesive (not shown) on all or a portion the bottom surface of thelabel 100. In some embodiments, thelabel 100 includes a second layer (not shown), such as for example, a backing strip, which is attached to the adhesive so that thelabel 100 can be stored without exposing the adhesive. Thus, when thelabel 100 is to be used, the backing layer is peeled away and/or otherwise removed to expose the adhesive to facilitate application of thelabel 100 to thecontainer 140. In some embodiments, the backing layer may also include an adhesive thereon to allow the backing layer to be adhered to a surface, such as the surface of thecontainer 140. Thus, for example, the backing layer can be adhesively attached to thecontainer 140 during manufacture and prior to the sale of thecontainer 140. When it is desired to use thelabel 100, thelabel 100 is peeled away and/or otherwise removed from the backing layer, which remains adhered to thecontainer 140. The exposed adhesive is used to secure thelabel 100 to thecontainer 140 and over theopening 103, as previously discussed. - In some embodiments, the
label 100 is formed without aretention member 106. In yet other embodiments, thelabel 100 is formed without apuncturable portion 104 and only aretention member 106. In other embodiments, theretention member 106 is removable or otherwise separable from the portion of thelabel 100 that includes thepuncturable portion 104. For example, in some embodiments, a score line, perforation line or other weakened line 107 (FIG. 1 ) is formed between theretention member 106 and thepuncturable portion 104 on thelabel 100 to facilitate tearing and separation of thelabel 100 along theline 107. In other embodiments, thelabel 100 includes two separate portions. In such an embodiment, thepuncturable portion 104 is be located on a first portion of thelabel 100 and theretention member 106 is located on a separate, second portion of thelabel 100. As such, the first portion of thelabel 100 that includes thepuncturable portion 104 may be adhered to a beverage container so that thepuncturable portion 104 covers theopening 103 of thecontainer 140 and the portion of thelabel 100 that includes theretention member 106 may be separately adhered to aside 142 surface of thecontainer 140. - According to some embodiments, the
label 100 is formed of a substantially flat, flexible material or, in the alternative, thelabel 100 is preconfigured in a specified shape. For example, in some embodiments, thepuncturable portion 104 and surrounding portions of thelabel 100 are creased or otherwise bent so that thepuncturable portion 104 can be easily adhered on a valley-shaped surface, such as a valley-shaped surface found on some juice pouch containers. According to some embodiments, the adhesive is a food-grade adhesive and thelabel 100 is formed of a food-grade material. -
FIG. 3 is a side view of another embodiment of asealing label 200 that includes atop layer 230, abottom layer 234 having an adhesive 280, amiddle layer 232 disposed between the top andbottom layers optional backing layer 284 attached to the adhesive layer . InFIG. 3 , thetop layer 230 includes atop opening 236 that is aligned with abottom opening 238 in thebottom layer 234. In some embodiments, the perimeter of thetop opening 236 is coextensive with the perimeter of thebottom opening 238 and themiddle layer 232, which is formed of a puncturable material, is disposed between and otherwise exposed via theopenings resealing label 200 by entering thetop opening 236, puncturing themiddle layer 232 and then exiting through thebottom opening 238. In some embodiments, the top andbottom layers middle layer 232 is made of a thin and easily puncturable metal material that may include a thin plastic coating. While themiddle layer 232 is shown to be co-extensive with the top andbottom layers middle layer 232 may be smaller or larger than the top andbottom layers bottom layers top layer 230 may be larger or smaller than thebottom layer 234. - In the embodiment illustrated in
FIG. 3 , theretention member 206 includes afirst opening 212, asecond opening 214 and aretention strip 216 disposed between theopenings second openings top layer 230, themiddle layer 232 and/or thebottom layer 234. Theretention strip 216 is located between thefirst opening 212 and thesecond opening 214 and is detachable from themiddle layer 232 or thebottom layer 234, depending on which layers 230, 232 and/or 234 are passed through by thefirst opening 212 and thesecond opening 214. In some embodiments, for example, thefirst opening 212 and thesecond opening 214 pass through at least a portion of thetop layer 230 and theretention strip 216 is formed by the portion of thetop layer 230 between thefirst opening 212 and thesecond opening 214. In some embodiments, thefirst opening 212 and thesecond opening 214 pass through thetop layer 230 and themiddle layer 232 and theretention strip 216 is formed by thetop layer 230 and themiddle layer 232. - As described above, the
bottom layer 234 may include an adhesive 280 or may be formed of an adhesive material. In some embodiments, the exposed portion of themiddle layer 232 may also include an adhesive (not shown). The adhesive 280 allows theresealing label 200 to be secured to a beverage container to seal a pre-existing opening of the beverage container. All or only parts of thebottom layer 234 may include the adhesive 280. For example, theretention strip 216 may not include the adhesive 280, as shown inFIG. 2 . - Referring again to
FIG. 2 , theretention member 106 is secured to alateral side 142 of thecontainer 140. In some embodiments, for example, a user may consume some of the liquid in thecontainer 140 using a straw that was included with thecontainer 140. If the user does not consume all of the liquid in thecontainer 140, the user may place alabel 100 on thecontainer 140 so that thepuncturable portion 104 is positioned over thepre-existing opening 103 and the retention member 306 is secured to thecontainer 140, and as shown in the embodiment illustrated inFIG. 2 , thelateral side 142 of thecontainer 140. The user may then place thestraw 105 in theretention member 106 by placing thestraw 105 through the first opening 312, under theretention strip 116 and then through thesecond opening 114. In this manner, theretention strip 116 holds thestraw 105 against and with thebeverage container 140 so that thestraw 105 can be transported and stored with thebeverage container 140 and then reused. When the user desires to consume more liquid in thecontainer 140, the user removes thestraw 105 from theretention member 106 and uses an end of the straw to puncture thepuncturable portion 104 to gain access to the contents inside thecontainer 140. If further storage of the contents inside thecontainer 140 is desired, asecond label 100 can be used to overlay thefirst label 100 and subsequently punctured as previously described. -
FIG. 4 shows a top view of asheet 402 that includes a plurality of sealinglabels 400. Thelabels 400 may be secured to thesheet 402 by the adhesive that is later used to secure thelabel 400 to the container 340. In other embodiments, the sealinglabels 400 include a second or backing layer (such asbacking layer 284 inFIG. 3 ) having an adhesive thereon so that the second or backing layer is secured to thesheet 402. As such, thelabel 400 can be removed from thesheet 402 with the second or backing layer attached to thelabel 400 so that the adhesive of thelabel 400 is not yet exposed. The backing layer can later be removed from thelabel 400 to expose the adhesive of thelabel 400 when thelabel 400 is ready to be placed on abeverage container 140. In some embodiments, the backing layer may be employed without an adhesive thereon such that the label can be transported in a purse, a pocket, or otherwise, and then when it is desired to use thelabel 400, the backing can be peeled away to expose the adhesive layer for securing to thecontainer 140. According to some embodiments,extra straws 105 may be pre-packaged with thesheet 402 or one ormore labels 400 for subsequent use therewith. - In the foregoing description of certain embodiments, specific terminology has been resorted to for the sake of clarity. However, the disclosure is not intended to be limited to the specific terms so selected, and it is to be understood that each specific term includes other technical equivalents which operate in a similar manner to accomplish a similar technical purpose. Terms such as “left” and right”, “front” and “rear”, “above” and “below” and the like are used as words of convenience to provide reference points and are not to be construed as limiting terms.
- In this specification, the word “comprising” is to be understood in its “open” sense, that is, in the sense of “including”, and thus not limited to its “closed” sense, that is the sense of “consisting only of.” A corresponding meaning is to be attributed to the corresponding words “comprise”, “comprised” and “comprises” where they appear.
- In addition, the foregoing describes only some embodiments of the invention(s), and alterations, modifications, additions and/or changes can be made thereto without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosed embodiments, the embodiments being illustrative and not restrictive.
- Furthermore, while invention(s) have been described in connection with what are presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments, it is to be understood that the inventions are not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments. Also, the various embodiments described above may be implemented in conjunction with other embodiments, e.g., aspects of one embodiment may be combined with aspects of another embodiment to realize yet other embodiments. Further, each independent feature or component of any given assembly may constitute an additional embodiment.
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1. A method for saving fluid content in an opened drinking container, the method comprising:
providing a resealable label having a body with a puncturable portion;
aligning the puncturable portion with an opening on the container;
securing the resealable label to the container such that the puncturable portion overlays the opening on the container to seal the fluid within the container; and
puncturing the puncturable portion with a straw and inserting the straw through the drinking container opening and at least partially into the container.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein securing the resealable label to the container includes securing the resealable label to the container with an adhesive.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein aligning the puncturable portion with the opening of the container comprises aligning the puncturable portion with an opening on a juice box.
4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising resealing the container by the following steps:
providing a second resealable label having a body with a puncturable portion;
aligning the puncturable portion with the opening of the container; and
securing the second resealable label to the container such that the puncturable portion overlays the container opening to seal any unused fluid content inside the container.
5. The method of claim 4 , wherein securing the second resealable label to the container comprises securing the second resealable label over the resealable label such that the puncturable portion of the second resealable label overlays and seals the opening on the container.
6. The method of claim 4 , further comprising attaching the straw to at least one of the resealable label or the second resealable label to store the straw with the drinking container.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the resealable label having a body with a puncturable portion includes a body wherein the entire body is the puncturable portion.
8. A method for using and saving liquid in a drinking container, the method comprising:
opening the drinking container to enable fluid to exit from the container through an opening on the drinking container;
providing a label having a body with a puncturable portion;
aligning the puncturable portion with the container opening; and
securing the resealable label to the container such that the puncturable portion overlays and seals the container to prevent fluid from flowing through the container opening.
9. The method of claim 8 , wherein securing the resealable label to the container includes securing the resealable label to the container with an adhesive.
10. The method of claim 8 , wherein aligning the puncturable portion with the opening of the container comprises aligning the puncturable portion with an opening on a juice box.
11. The method of claim 8 , further comprising securing a straw to the resealable label when the resealable label is secured to the container to store the straw.
12. The method of claim 11 , further comprising puncturing the puncturable portion to enable fluid to flow from the container and through the opening.
13. The method of claim 11 , further comprising puncturing the puncturable portion with a straw and inserting the straw through the container opening to enable fluid to exit from the container.
14. The method of claim 8 , wherein providing the label having a body with a puncturable portion includes a providing a label wherein the entirety of the label is puncturable.
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