Neck band using straight-tear film

Abstract

An improved neck band is provided for a container having a neck and removable closure at the end. The neck band is prepared from a straight-tear film, preferably a polypropylene film that has been oriented in a single direction. The neck band is provided with a tab and is attached to the neck and removable closure so that when the tab is pulled, the polymer material separates along a line around the circumference of the neck adjacent the skirt of the removable closure.

Description

I. FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] This invention relates to a neck band or label for a bottle or other container comprising a reservoir, a neck, and a removable cap at the end of the neck. The neck band encircles a portion of the cap and the neck of the bottle. II. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Neck bands are frequently used on glass or plastic containers having an elongated “neck” with a closure at the end, such as, a screw cap. For example, neck bands are frequently used on “narrow neck” bottles for consumable products such as salad dressing, barbecue sauce, and alcoholic beverages and for containers of catsup and over-the-counter medicines. The bands contain graphics and information for marketing, product identification and other purposes, e.g., instructions, product expiration date, production lot data, etc. For marketing purposes it is highly desirable that high quality graphics can be imprinted or otherwise applied to the neck band and that the graphics and the band itself...

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