WO2011014932A1 - Améliorations concernant l'étiquetage de couvercles - Google Patents

Améliorations concernant l'étiquetage de couvercles Download PDF

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WO2011014932A1
WO2011014932A1 PCT/AU2010/001007 AU2010001007W WO2011014932A1 WO 2011014932 A1 WO2011014932 A1 WO 2011014932A1 AU 2010001007 W AU2010001007 W AU 2010001007W WO 2011014932 A1 WO2011014932 A1 WO 2011014932A1
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Phin Tjhai
Chris Lawrence
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Lid Power Pty Limited
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D43/00—Lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D43/02—Removable lids or covers
    • B65D43/0202—Removable lids or covers without integral tamper element
    • B65D43/0204—Removable lids or covers without integral tamper element secured by snapping over beads or projections
    • B65D43/0212—Removable lids or covers without integral tamper element secured by snapping over beads or projections only on the outside, or a part turned to the outside, of the mouth
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2203/00—Decoration means, markings, information elements, contents indicators
    • B65D2203/02—Labels
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2543/00—Lids or covers essentially for box-like containers
    • B65D2543/00009—Details of lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D2543/00018—Overall construction of the lid
    • B65D2543/00046—Drinking-through lids
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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    • B65D2543/00092—Shape of the outer periphery curved circular
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2543/00—Lids or covers essentially for box-like containers
    • B65D2543/00009—Details of lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D2543/00018—Overall construction of the lid
    • B65D2543/00231—Overall construction of the lid made of several pieces
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2543/00—Lids or covers essentially for box-like containers
    • B65D2543/00009—Details of lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D2543/00018—Overall construction of the lid
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  • the present invention relates generally to the provision of information on drinks container lids by way of labelling of the lids, and generally relates to improvements in labelling of lids and, particularly, but not exclusively, improvements in labelling of lids for delivering promotional or advertising messages via the lids of drinks containers.
  • Advertising and other messages are delivered in many ways, via many different types of media. It is known to deliver messages by way of including a message on a drinks-container lid, such as a takeaway drinks container lid.
  • the messages have previously been applied to the drinks-container lids by moulding the lids so that the message appears indented or raised on the drinks-container lid.
  • these drinks-cups lids are generally of plastics material, although they may also be of paper material .
  • PCT/AU2005/001651 discloses the use of printed labels carrying messages, which can be adhered to the top of the drinks container lid using a labelling machine. This is a great improvement over prior art arrangements, and allows many different messages to be delivered by the printed labels using standard drinks container lids.
  • the present invention provides a label for a soft drinks type
  • the label being arranged to be affixed to the top of the drinks container lid and comprising an access area for a straw to the soft drinks container lid.
  • the access area is provided by a hole in the label .
  • the printed label does not extend to cover the straw hole when it is adhered to the soft drinks container lid, and the access area is the portion of the drinks container lid left uncovered by the label.
  • the label is a printed label bearing information.
  • Soft drinks container lids are usually provided with a hole to receive a straw.
  • An advantage of the label of this embodiment of this invention is that an area is allowed for the straw hole.
  • the label is adhered to the soft drinks container lid by an adhesive, such as glue.
  • the adhesive is provided on only a portion of the label. In an embodiment the adhesive is provided only on a central portion of the label .
  • the present invention provides a soft drinks container lid bearing a label in accordance with the first aspect of the
  • the present invention provides a label for a drinks container lid having an opening, the label comprising a main body portion and an extending portion extending from the main body portion and arranged, in use, to cover the opening.
  • Drinks container lids commonly have an opening through which the contents of the container may be poured (e.g. so a customer can drink the contents) .
  • the opening may be flush with the surface of the lid or may be formed in a spout extending from the surface .
  • the extending portion is a tongue portion, arranged to cover the opening.
  • means to affix the tongue portion to the lid are provided, so that it is secured over the opening. A user may remove the tongue portion from the opening.
  • the means to affix may be adhesive or other means which doesn't prevent the tongue portion being moved from over the opening.
  • the main body portion of the label is arranged to be affixed to the top of the drinks container lid.
  • the main portion of the label carries information. It may be a printed label.
  • the extending portion covering the hole will reduce the likelihood of spillage of the contents.
  • the user may peel away the extending portion to reveal the hole.
  • the drinks container may be a container arranged to contain coffee e.g. a takeaway coffee container.
  • the present invention provides a drinks container lid, bearing a label in accordance with the third aspect of the invention.
  • the present invention provides a label for a drinks container lid, the label being responsive to changes in temperature to change appearance.
  • the label may bear different information, depending upon the temperature.
  • a different message may appear on the label when the temperature changes.
  • the drinks container lid is a lid for a takeaway beverage container, such as a takeaway coffee, for example.
  • Labels in accordance with embodiments of the present invention may be used to deliver messages depending upon temperature changes.
  • a message may indicate that the contents of the drinks container are hot .
  • the present invention provides a drinks container lid bearing a label in accordance with the fifth aspect of the invention.
  • the present invention provides a drinks container lid, the drinks container lid having a surface responsive to changes in temperature to produce a change in appearance .
  • the present invention provides a label for a drinks container lid, the label being arranged to be affixed to the top of the drinks container lid, and the label bearing a collectable device, whereby the lid may be a collectable item.
  • the collectable devices may be characters e.g.
  • the collectable device forms part of a series of a plurality of collectable devices borne by a plurality of labels on a plurality of drinks container lids.
  • the labels and lids may be collected by users.
  • this provides an attraction to purchase the drinks container, and also reduces litter, as the lids may be kept and not thrown away .
  • the present invention provides a drinks container lid bearing a label in accordance with the eighth aspect of the invention.
  • the present invention provides a drinks container lid, the drinks container lid bearing one of a series of collectable devices, whereby the lid forms a collectable item.
  • the present invention provides a label for a drinks container lid, the label being arranged to be affixed to the top of the drinks container lid, the label comprising first and second layers forming a space between them arranged to receive an item.
  • the label acts as a form of
  • the envelope arranged to contain one or more items.
  • the items may be a device bearing a message e.g. a piece of paper or card bearing a message, a CD or DVD, a flash card or microchip or any other item.
  • an adhesive is provided to adhere at least a portion of the first and second layers together to retain the item within the space until the layers are separated by a user.
  • At least an embodiment of the invention has the advantage that items can be retained by the label on the drinks container lid, and offered to the user, providing a further attraction to purchase the drinks container.
  • the present invention provides a drinks container lid, bearing a label in accordance with the eleventh aspect .
  • the present invention provides a label for a drinks container lid, the label being arranged to be affixed to the top of the drinks container lid, the label mounting an electronic display for displaying information.
  • the label also mounts a power source for driving the electronic display.
  • the power source may be a solar power source.
  • the information may be any type of information, including words, numbers, patterns, ornaments, colours or any other type of information.
  • the electronic display is an LED display.
  • the drinks container lid may be for any type of drinks container, such as a soft or hot beverage
  • the present invention provides a drinks container lid bearing a label in accordance with the thirteenth aspect of the invention.
  • the present invention provides a drinks container lid, comprising a top surface mounting an electronic display for displaying information,
  • the present invention provides a label for a drinks container lid, the label being arranged to be affixed to the top of the drinks container lid, the label comprising a plurality of pages arranged to bear information.
  • the pages may be arranged together in booklet form, fixed together at one side of each page, or the pages may be fixed at alternate edges and may be unfolded outwardly in "concertina" form.
  • the pages may be arranged in other ways .
  • a top page may include a sealing mechanism, such as adhesive, to retain the plurality of pages in a closed position until the sealing mechanism is undone.
  • a sealing mechanism such as adhesive
  • the label may be used as a product brochure
  • the drinks container lid may be for a takeaway beverage, such as a takeaway coffee cup, or may be for a soft drinks container, or other drinks container.
  • the present invention provides a drinks container lid bearing a label in accordance with the sixteenth aspect of the invention.
  • the present invention provides a label for a drinks container lid, the label being arranged to be affixed to the top of the lid, and the label bearing a holographic image.
  • the holographic image can be still or can change with different viewing angles.
  • the present invention provides a drinks container lid, bearing a label in accordance with the eighteenth aspect of the invention.
  • the present invention provides a drinks container lid bearing a holographic image.
  • the present invention provides a label for a dome form lid, the label comprising a length of material formed to conform with the contour of the side of the dome so as to be affixed to the side of the dome.
  • the label may be arranged to extend all the way around the dome, or only part way around the dome. In an embodiment, the label extends approximately a quarter of the way around the dome. In another embodiment, the label extends approximately three quarters of the way around the dome .
  • the label may be formed so that it may be applied to the dome form lid by automated labelling apparatus. It may be applied in a predetermined orientation.
  • Dome form lids are often used with drinks containers containing soft drinks such as smoothies and juices.
  • the dome form lid and label may be used with other drinks containers, however.
  • the present invention provides a dome form lid for a drinks container, bearing a label in accordance with the twenty first aspect of the invention.
  • the present invention provides a label for a drinks container lid, the label being arranged to be affixed to the top of the drinks container lid, the label comprising a portion which is removable and arranged to be used as a coupon or gaming token.
  • the coupon may be used as a voucher to redeem special discounts for product purchases, for example.
  • removable portion may conceal a code or PIN number underneath. This could be used in gaining.
  • the code may be used in a Lotto game .
  • the present invention provides a drinks container lid, bearing a label in accordance with the twenty third aspect of the invention.
  • the present invention provides a label for a drinks container lid, the label being arranged to be affixed to the top of the drinks container lid, the label being arranged to emit a scent or smell.
  • the scent or smell may be indicate the beverage contained in the cup.
  • the label may emit a cinnamon smell .
  • the scent or smell may merely be a pleasant scent or smell and may not have anything to do with the contents of the container.
  • the drinks container may be a container for any drink, such as a soft or hot beverage.
  • the present invention provides a drinks container lid, bearing a label in accordance with the twenty fifth aspect of the
  • the present invention provides a drinks container lid, the drinks container lid comprising a device arranged to emit a scent or smell.
  • the present invention provides a label for a drinks container lid, the label being arranged to be affixed to the top of the drinks container lid, and the label being arranged to function as a lottery ticket.
  • the label acts as a physical lottery ticket, which the user is able to take to a lottery station to determine whether they have won a prize.
  • the lottery station may be a cafe, newsagent or any outlet where the user is able to check their lottery ticket .
  • This invention in at least an embodiment, has the advantage that users will wish to retain the lids so that they can play the lottery game, and therefore will not litter.
  • each label has a unique number or PIN, either concealed or displayed openly, for entry into the lottery game.
  • the drinks container lid may be for any drinks container, soft or hot beverage.
  • the present invention provides a drinks container lid bearing a label in accordance with the twenty eighth aspect of the
  • the present invention provides a drinks container lid, the drinks container lid being arranged to function as a lottery ticket .
  • the present invention provides a label for a drinks container lid, the label being arranged to be affixed to the top of the drinks container lid, the label comprising a portion which is removable by the application of friction to reveal hidden information.
  • the label is "scratchable" by way of a finger or coin or other frictional application to reveal the hidden information.
  • the hidden information may comprise any information, including a hologram,
  • the drinks container lid may be for any drinks container, such as a takeaway cold or hot beverage
  • the present invention provides a drinks container lid, bearing a label in accordance with the thirty first aspect of the invention.
  • the present invention provides a drinks container lid, the drinks container lid comprising a portion that is removable by way of the application of friction to reveal hidden information.
  • the present invention provides a label for a drinks container lid, the label being arranged to be affixed to the top of the lid, the label mounting a radio frequency tag.
  • the radio frequency tag may be used to track the lid and also the drinks container. It may be used in
  • the label may include printed information, which may be promotional or other
  • the drinks container lid may be for any drinks container, such as a takeaway cold or hot beverage container.
  • the present invention provides a drinks container lid, bearing a label in accordance with the thirty fourth aspect of the
  • the present invention comprises a drinks container lid, mounting a radio frequency tag.
  • FIGS 1 to 6 are drawings and diagrams of labels and lids for drinks containers in accordance with
  • Figures 7 through 12 are diagrams showing a label and lid and operation of the label and lid in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, particularly- arranged for reducing spillage of contents of a drinks container;
  • Figures 13 and 14 are top views of a label and lid embodiment in accordance with the present invention, showing the label in a first and second visual state;
  • Figures 15 and 16 are top views of labels and lids in accordance with further embodiments of the present
  • Figure 17 is a top view of a lid and label in
  • the label being arranged to contain an item
  • Figure 18 shows a top view of a label and a lid in accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, the label providing an electronic display;
  • Figures 19 to 22 show diagrams and views of labels and lids in accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, the label having multiple pages,- Figures 23 to 26 show various views of labels and lids in accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, the labels bearing a holographic image; and
  • Figures 27 to 31 show various views of labels and a dome form lid, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
  • Embodiments of the present invention relate to labels for drinks container lids, and also to drinks container lids. Embodiments of the invention may be applied to any drinks container lids.
  • the lids include hot beverage container lids, such as takeaway coffee (and other hot beverage) containers. They also include soft drink container lids, such as for juices and smoothies.
  • PCT/AU2005/001651 the present Applicants describe how printed labels may be applied to the surface of a drinks container lid by an automated process (utilizing a labeling machine) .
  • the printed labels may bear promotional information.
  • the printed labels are applied to the lid in registration so that a person drinking from the container will be able to see and comprehend the promotional material .
  • the use of printed labels means that the lids do not have to be remanufactured every time new promotional material is being presented.
  • the new promotional material can be presented merely by way of a new printed label . Applying the labels by machine (instead of hand) means that the lids are cheaper to manufacture.
  • Embodiments of the present invention relate to improvements to the labels and lids. They may be used to provide promotional material, or any information or message. They may be used to provide decorative display to attract the attention of a consumer.
  • Drinks container lids for soft drinks often have a hole for a straw and are arranged to fit to the rim of a container containing soft drink.
  • One embodiment of the present invention relates to a printed label for a soft drinks container lid with a straw hole.
  • a soft drink lid 1 having a printed label 2 affixed to it, e.g. by adhesive.
  • the printed label 2 has a central hole 3 which coincides with the straw hole 4 in the soft drinks container lid.
  • the printed label 2 has printed matter 5 printed on it.
  • This printed matter may be any text or numerals, images or other printed matter. It may include
  • the orientation of the label when affixed to the top surface of the lid 1 is not important. A consumer can read the matter even when drinking through the straw, by moving the container lid to the appropriate
  • the drinks container lid 7 has a straw hole 8 which is towards the edge of the lid 7.
  • the printed label 9 is arranged to have a hole 10 coinciding with the straw hole 9 towards the edge of the printed label.
  • the printed matter 11 and label 9 are oriented so that when a consumer is consuming fluid via the straw, they can read the information on the printed label 9.
  • the printed label may have the hole for the straw in different orientations with respect to the information.
  • the hole for the straw could be at the top in relation to the message, or on either side .
  • Figure 3 shows a further embodiment, in which the printed label 12 does not cover the top surface of the lid 13 and leaves bare an access area 14 for the straw hole 15.
  • the printed label 12 only part covers the top surface of the lid 13.
  • the information 16 on the label is oriented so that it may be read when a user is drinking through the straw.
  • the printed labels of the embodiments of Figures 1 to 3 are affixed to the lids by a fixing mechanism, in these embodiments being adhesive.
  • Figure 4 shows the underside of the printed label 2 of Figure 1, before it is affixed to the lid 1.
  • the adhesive is provided only on a portion of the label .
  • the adhesive is indicated by reference numeral 20. In this embodiment it is applied only on a portion about the opening 3 for the straw hole 4. No glue is provided elsewhere on the label 2. This has the advantage that only a small amount of adhesive is required to fix the label to the lid. Glue does not have to be provided all over the label. Also, having glue only in a relatively small portion of the label makes handling of the labels easier and reduces the chance of mess .
  • the adhesive may be provided on other portions in other embodiments.
  • the adhesive may be provided on other portions in other embodiments.
  • adhesive may be provided around the opening 8 and also at another point on the label so that the label is safely secured to the lid 7.
  • the other point may be "North" i.e. opposite the opening 8 for the straw hole.
  • adhesive may be provided only on a central portion of the label 12.
  • Figure 5 shows a further embodiment of a label for a soft drinks container.
  • the label indicated by reference numeral 21 has a central opening 22 for the straw hole 23. It can be seen from the relative size of the straw hole 23 to the label 21, that the label is relatively small and would not cover the entire surface of the lid.
  • Figure 6 shows an actual example of the label 2 of the embodiment of Figure 1, showing the type of
  • container lid 30 and a label 31 arranged to be affixed to the top of the lid 30.
  • the drinks container lid 30 may be for any type of drinks container, but may be most useful with drink containers that contain warm or hot beverages, such as coffee, tea and other hot beverages. It could also be used for other drinks, such as soft drinks.
  • the drinks container lid 30 has an opening 35 through which the contents of the drinks container may be consumed, for example.
  • a problem with such openings, however, is that it is possible to spill the contents of the container, and this can be a safety issue, in
  • the label 31 comprises a main body portion 32 which is arranged to be affixed to the top of the drinks container lid 30.
  • the main body portion may display information which may be in the form of
  • the information may be printed on the main body portion 32 of the label 31.
  • the invention is not limited, however, to having information printed on the main body portion 32. In some embodiments, no information may be provided on the main body portion 32 or any other part of the label 31.
  • the label 31 may merely operate to provide the safety feature discussed below.
  • the label 31 also comprises an extending portion 33.
  • the extending portion projects outwardly from the main body portion 32 and in use, is arranged to extend over the opening 35 in the lid 30.
  • a fixing mechanism is used to fix the tongue 33 about the hole 35.
  • FIG. 9 an embodiment of the lid 30 is shown where the opening 35 is formed in a spout 36.
  • the spout 36 is slightly raised from the top surface of the lid 30.
  • Such spouts are commonly provided in drinks container lids.
  • a fixing mechanism in this embodiment in the form of adhesive is applied to the tongue 33 in use.
  • the area where the adhesive is applied is shown in ghost line and it will be seen it is either side of the spout.
  • a portion 39 of the tongue 33 is free to be grasped by a user so that the tongue 33 can be peeled away from the spout 36 so that a user can access the contents of the container via the hole 35.
  • a perforated area 40 divides the tongue portion 33 from the main body portion 32 of the label 31. A user can therefore easily remove the tongue portion 33 entirely to further facilitate access to the opening 35. Note that in other embodiments, the
  • perforated portion 40 may not be present.
  • the label 31 may be applied to the lid 30 by a labelling apparatus, such as described in the Applicant's earlier patent application referenced above.
  • Figure 10 shows an embodiment of the present
  • lid 3OA where the opening 35 is formed in the top part of the lid 3OA, and there is no spout.
  • Such lids are also commonly available.
  • Figures 13 and 14 are a picture of a label 45 of an embodiment of the present invention which is affixed to the top of a drinks
  • the label 45 is temperature sensitive, such that it may change appearance, when the temperature of the lid 46 and the label 45 changes .
  • Figure 13 shows the label 45 when it is cool.
  • the container 47 may contain cool contents or no contents at all.
  • Figure 14 shows the label 45 when it is warm or hot.
  • the container 47 may contain hot contents such as hot coffee or tea.
  • the invention is not limited to the display of warning messages such as "HOT" , but any message may be displayed using the property of change in appearance because of temperature variation.
  • warning messages such as "HOT”
  • any message may be displayed using the property of change in appearance because of temperature variation.
  • a warning message such as "HOT”
  • any message may be displayed using the property of change in appearance because of temperature variation.
  • no message is displayed.
  • a message may be displayed when the temperature is cool and another, different or additional message may be displayed when the temperature changes .
  • the label 45 only covers a small portion of the top surface of the drinks container lid 46.
  • the invention is not limited to this. Other embodiments may cover more or less of the top surface of the container 46.
  • the lid 46 itself may be a material which can respond to varying temperature to display changed messages.
  • the temperature variation can be induced by hot or cold liquid or physical touch or
  • a label or lid with a "hot spot” may be provided that when touched, changes colour. This may provide novelty value to the lid, especially for children.
  • the collectable device 52 is a character, such as a Disney character.
  • the label 50 is affixed to the top surface of drinks container lid 55.
  • the device 52 may be one of a series of collectable devices.
  • the series of collectable devices may be mounted on labels mounted to a plurality of lids 55.
  • a series of collectable devices in this embodiment may be a series of Disney characters.
  • the collectable devices provide a further attraction for the user to purchase the drinks container and drinks container lid. Further, the collectable device 52 is an incentive for the user to collect the lid 55 and not dispose of it. It therefore reduces the potential for littering.
  • collectable devices 52 may be associated with promotional material for marketing purposes, to facilitate an advertising message.
  • Figure 16 shows a different collectable device 56 which, again, may be one of a series of a plurality of collectable devices.
  • the collectable devices are not limited to characters from movies or such, but may be any type of collectable device, such as a message, series of patterns, series of items (e.g. series of types of aeroplanes) or any other collectable device.
  • the collectable devices are provided on labels, in this example printed labels, which are affixed to the surface of the lids.
  • the lids themselves may bear the collectable device .
  • Figure 17 illustrates a label 60 affixed to the top surface of a drinks container lid 61.
  • the label 60 has a plurality of layers 62 and 63, which in this embodiment form a space 64 between them.
  • a tab 65 from the top layer 63 can be grasped by a user to peel back the top layer 63 to reveal the space 64.
  • the space 64 may, in use, contain an item.
  • the item may be any item. It may for example, be a piece of tape or card bearing a message. It may a CD, or a DVD (of appropriate size) , a flash card or microchip or any other item. Promotional information may be provided by these items or any other information may be provided.
  • the label 60 forms an "envelope" which can contain any item of the appropriate size.
  • Figure 18 shows a picture of a label for a drinks container lid in accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention.
  • a label 70 is affixed to the top surface of a drinks container lid 71.
  • the label 70 bears an electronic display 72, in this embodiment being an LED display 72 comprising a plurality of LEDs 73.
  • the LEDs When activated, the LEDs may present information, such as a pattern, a message, or any other information.
  • the message or information, patterns, displays, may be animated, or provide a special lighting effect. This may provide an attraction for a user to purchase the drinks container lid 71.
  • a power source for the electronic display 72 is solar. This may be provided by a solar cell (not shown) provided on another portion of the label 70.
  • the invention is not limited to an LED display, and other types of displays, such as LCD, for example, may be utilised.
  • the display is mounted on a label 70 which is affixed to the drinks container lid 71.
  • the drinks container lid itself may mount the electronic display.
  • a label 80 is diagramatically illustrated.
  • the label 80 is affixed to the top of a drinks container lid 81 shown attached to a drinks
  • the drinks container may contain any drink, such as hot or cold beverage, or any other drink.
  • the label 80 comprises a
  • the information may be any information, and a plurality of pages 83 may be used as a product brochure, catalogue, booklet, mini magazine, or any other application.
  • An advantage of having a plurality of pages, is that more information can be provided than with a label which just has a single surface available for bearing information.
  • a sealing mechanism 85 comprises a tab 85 which has adhesive 86 on its underside (or some other sealing mechanism) which, when tab 85 is folded down onto the other pages 83 "closes” the pages. A user peeling back the tab 85 "opens" the pages 83.
  • Figures 20 to 22 show an actual example.
  • the label 80 is closed, in Figure 21 the pages 83 are partially shown (the label 80 is partially opened) .
  • the label is entirely open.
  • a label 90 is affixed to the top surface of a drinks container lid 91.
  • the label 90 provides information on its surface, in this example being in the form of a hologram.
  • Figure 23 shows the holographic image viewed from one angle and
  • Figure 24 shows a view from another angle. In this embodiment, different images are shown depending upon which angle the hologram is viewed from.
  • Figures 27 and 28 show a further embodiment, where the label 92 is affixed to the top surface of a drinks container lid 93. An image of a bear is shown, in
  • Any holographic image may be displayed by embodiments of the present invention.
  • the invention is not limited to the images shown in Figures 23 to 26.
  • the holographic image may vary depending upon viewing angle, but in some embodiments it may not vary and may stay still.
  • Figure 31 shows an example of a common dome form drinks container lid 100.
  • a label 101 in accordance with an embodiment of the invention is diagramatically shown affixed to the curved surface of the dome form lid 100.
  • the label 101 comprises a length of material
  • the label 101 is applied to the dome form lid using an automated labelling machine.
  • the label 101 is in the form of a ribbon.
  • Figures 28 and 29 show diagrams of labels 101A and 101B.
  • Label 101A is arranged to extend only around a relatively small portion of the extent of the dome form lid 100 (about a quarter of the circumference) .
  • Label 101B which is also shown diagramatically in Figure 30 is a "three quarter" label, arranged to extend around about three quarters of the circumference of the dome form lid 100.
  • the labels are not limited to be a three quarter length or quarter length, but may be any length.
  • quarter length (or similar) labels are used, two or more may be affixed to the surface of a single dome form lid 100.
  • the labels may bear any type of information
  • a label is provided for affixing to the top of the drinks container lid, the label comprising a portion which is removable and arranged to be used as a coupon or gaming token.
  • the coupon may be used as a voucher to redeem
  • Discount product purchases It may be removed from the lid and retained for use in the subsequent product purchase, for example.
  • the removable portion may conceal a code or PIN number underneath. This may be used in gaming.
  • the label for a drinks container lid is formed or partly formed from material which is able to give off a smell, or may be provided with a chemical which is arranged to give off a smell.
  • the smell may be associated with a drink to be provided in the container e.g. cinnamon coffee, a type of tea, or any other drink.
  • the smell may have nothing to do with the contents of the container, but may just be a pleasant smell or a smell associated with a promotional idea, or any other smell.
  • no label may be required, and the drinks container lid itself may be provided with means to emit a scent or smell.
  • a label is provided that is arranged to be affixed to the top of the drinks container lid and is arranged to function as a lottery ticket.
  • the lid with the label acts like a normal lottery ticket.
  • the user buys, for example, a cup of takeaway coffee and gets a free lottery ticket (the lottery ticket need not be free, extra may be paid) .
  • the lottery ticket may be associated with a promotion or may not be.
  • Each lid may have a unique number or PIN or concealed or openly displayed.
  • the physical possession of the lid with the lottery label is proof of ownership.
  • the lottery draw will be conducted by the lottery promoter to
  • the lid itself may act as a lottery ticket, if it is provided with an appropriate code or number.
  • a label is provided arranged to be affixed to the top of a drinks container lid and which comprises a portion which is removable by the application of friction to reveal hidden information.
  • the label may effectively operate as a "Scratchie” , the application of friction by a finger or coin or by other means, removing a surface to reveal hidden
  • the hidden information may comprise any information, including a hologram, information on whether a prize is being won, text, images or other information.
  • a label is provided for a drinks container lid, the label mounting a radio frequency tag.
  • Such a tag may be used for tracking and the label may include promotional information or other information.
  • Lids and labels in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention described in the preceding pages may be used with any drinks container lids for any drinks containers containing any drinks .
  • a lid forming an envelope containing an item may also have a tongue which provides a safety from spillage of contents via a lid hole. Any aspect described above may be used in combination or separately.
  • Labels described above may cover any amount of the surface of the lid required, including the entire surface or a part of the surface.
  • the labels may be of any shape and not limited to the shapes shown and described above .
  • the invention is not limited to adhesive being the fixing mechanism, it could be any fixing mechanism.
  • the labels can be fixed to any shape of drinks container lid and the invention is not limited to the shapes shown above. Square, oval or any other shape lids may be utilised with embodiments of the present invention.
  • the labels of the above embodiments and the lids may be made of any convenient material.
  • the labels and/or lids may be biodegradable materials.
  • Embodiments of the present invention may present any message.
  • the message could be promotional, or may merely be decoration (e.g. a pattern) . Any information or message may be presented.
  • the types of drinks containers that the above embodiments of the invention will be used with will be take-away drinks containers for containing hot and/or cold beverages, such as, for example, the ubiquitous take- away coffee container.
  • the invention is not limited to this, however, and may be used with other drinks

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La présente invention, qui concerne des modifications apportées à l'étiquetage de couvercles, propose de nouveaux couvercles agencés, d'une part pour la présentation d'information, et d'autre part pour d'autres fonctions.
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