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Label system for reusable containers and the like

a technology for labeling systems and reusable containers, applied in the direction of identification means, sustainable manufacturing/processing, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of tearing and catching objects, strained or dusty transparent envelopes, and sometimes bulky transparent envelopes, etc., and achieve the effect of easy removal

Inactive Publication Date: 2001-05-08
PETROU ROBERT J
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In a preferred embodiment, the invention comprises provision of a placard having an adhesive coated inner face and a release coated outer face. In use the adhesive coated face of the placard is applied to a surface with the release coated surface outermost. The placard is transparent and includes printing on the inner face which is visible and readable after the placard is appl

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This is particularly true where, after time, the transparent envelope becomes strained or dusty.
Also, the transparent envelopes are sometimes bulky and subject to tearing and catching on objects.

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Referring to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, a multi-layer lamination 10 is shown. The lamination 10 includes a placard 12 for supporting replaceable adhesive-backed pressure-sensitive labels 14 on reusable containers 16 in the method of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the lamination 10 includes a disposable liner layer 18 which is preferably paper. The liner is provided with a silicone release layer 20.

The placard 12 includes a layer of transparent polypropylene film 22. The film 22 is provided on one face with a silicone release coating 24 and on the opposite face with a coating of adhesive 26. The opposite face bears printing 27 which is readily observed and read when the placard is in use to provide instructional information such as "place label here". The thickness of the printing 27 is exaggerated in FIG. 2 for clarity of illustration. The adhesive coating 26 is in contact with the release layer 20 prior to use. The liner 18 is easily removed, leaving the adhesive 26 exposed.

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Abstract

A method of labeling reusable containers is disclosed. A placard having a release coating on one side is adhesively secured to the container. The placard is transparent with instructional printing applied to one surface. Pressure-sensitive labels are placed on the exposed surface of the placard. The labels contain indicia relating to the status of the container. When the status of the container changes, the label is removed and a new label is substituted on the placard.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to a method of labeling reusable containers, and more particularly, a method which provides a reusable surface for pressure-sensitive adhesive labels.2. Description of Related ArtReusable containers often require a labeling system to identify the contents and status of each container. The label provides information such as the origin and destination of the contents, batch number, part number, serial number, quantity, and description.In one proposed labeling system, a transparent envelope is secured to the container. A label is placed inside the envelope where it can be viewed. When the status of the container changes such as when its content is changed, a new label is substituted in the envelope. Often times, bar codes are printed on the labels. A transparent envelope will sometimes interfere with proper scanning of the bar code. This is particularly true where, after time, the transparent envelope bec...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D5/42B65C1/00G09F3/10G09F3/02
CPCB65C1/00B65D5/4233G09F3/10Y10T156/1195G09F2003/0272Y10S156/921Y10T156/1142G09F2003/023Y02W30/80
Inventor PETROU, ROBERT J.
Owner PETROU ROBERT J
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