Multilayer adhesive label

Abstract

A multi-layer adhesive label includes a removable retail label having a first adhesive on a rear side thereof and a consumer label having a front side capable of writing with a writing instrument and an area for writing with a writing instrument and having a second adhesive on a rear side thereof. The rear side of the retail tag adheres to and is removable from the front side of the consumer tag. The retail tag covers at least a portion of the consumer tag, carries the consumer tag, and is removable from the consumer tag. The region of the front side of the consumer label for writing can be written with a permanent marker pen (e.g., a SHARPIE card), and the content written by the permanent marker pen can be removed from the front side of the consumer label with a solvent.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This case claims priority and all other benefits of U.S. application serial number 63 / 521,789 filed on June 19, 2023 (attorney case number 34922.05195) and U.S. application serial number 63 / 583,418 filed on September 18, 2023 (attorney case number 34922.05203), the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Technical Field

[0003] The inventive concepts disclosed herein generally relate to a multi-layer label, and more particularly, to a multi-layer adhesive label including a removable first label covering at least a portion of a second label having an area for writing with a writing instrument. The inventive concepts disclosed herein also generally relate to an object (such as a box or other container) having a multi-layer adhesive label adhered thereto, a kit including instructions for using the multi-layer adhesive label, and a method of applying the multi-layer adhesive label to an object (such as a box or other container). Background Art

[0004] Pre-printed labels that can be applied directly to the surface of a product before commercial sale are generally known in the art. Conventional pre-printed labels are single-layer labels that include a front side (e.g., a brand name, product specifications, and a UPC code) depicting retail or sales information and a sticky rear side for fixing to the product. It is also generally known that certain products can be used for tidying purposes and for storing items, including for storing items in a home, office, or garage. Consumers can purchase certain products that are commonly used for home tidying, such as boxes (e.g., made of transparent and / or opaque and / or translucent plastics (e.g., PET), or made of wire with a flat plate), other retainers, racks, tidying bags, and other similar items to accommodate items in their use space. In addition, it is advantageous for users to be able to identify the contents of their home tidying products, traditionally by pasting their own labels to the outer surface of the product, and marking or writing on the pasted labels to identify the contents stored in the product. Summary of the invention

[0005] Applicants have recognized that there is an unmet need for a multi-layer label that includes a first pre-printed removable label having a second label therebelow that has an area for writing with a writing instrument (e.g., a blank second label) so that the multi-layer label can be used as a retail label at the point of sale and, once the removable first label is removed by a consumer, will allow the consumer to mark the second blank label to identify the contents of the product to which the multi-layer label is attached. In some exemplary embodiments, the second label has an area for writing that is at least 50% blank, such as at least 75% blank or completely blank. In other exemplary embodiments, the second label has an area for writing that has some printing thereon that is light enough so as not to obscure what is written by a pen or permanent marker, such as a lightly printed pattern or image that covers at least 50%, or covers at least 75%, or covers the entire second label. In some exemplary embodiments, the removable first label also includes instructions for the user to remove the removable first label from the object or box (e.g., "peel here" or other instructions to remove the removable first label printed on the removable first label itself, such as printed on a corner thereof), allowing the user to write on the second label that is still on the object or box.

[0006] Various embodiments described herein relate to multi-layer adhesive labels, or objects with such multi-layer adhesive labels, such as boxes. The multi-layer adhesive label includes a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side. The first rear side includes a first adhesive on at least a portion of the first rear side. The multi-layer adhesive label also includes a second label having a second front side and a second rear side. The second front side includes an outer surface that can be written on it using a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side provides an area for writing using a writing instrument. In an exemplary embodiment, the writing content can be removed. The second label includes a means for attaching the second label to an object such as a box on at least a portion of the rear side of the second label, and the first rear side adheres to at least one of the second front side or the object and can be removed from at least one of the second front side or the object. The first rear side covers at least a portion of the second front side of the second label, and the removable first label carries the second label.

[0007] The present application also discloses various embodiments of objects (such as boxes) that relate to multilayer adhesive labels or such multilayer adhesive labels adhered thereto. The multilayer label includes a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side. The first rear side includes a first adhesive on at least a portion of the first rear side. The multilayer adhesive label also includes a second label having a second front side and a second rear side. The second front side includes an outer surface that can be written on it using a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side provides an area for writing using a writing instrument. The second label includes a device for attaching the second label to an object (such as a box) on at least a portion of the rear side, wherein the first rear side adheres to at least one of the second front side or the object and can be removed therefrom, the first rear side covers at least a portion of the second label and the removable first label carries the second label. The means for attaching the second label allows the second label to be removed from the surface of the object and repositioned on the same or another surface of the object (the same surface or a different surface of the object).

[0008] In an exemplary embodiment, the removable first label covers the second front side of the second label. In an exemplary embodiment, the first adhesive of the removable first label is removably adhered to at least 10% of the area of ​​the second front side of the second label. In an exemplary embodiment, the entire second front side of the second label is adhered to the first adhesive of the removable first label and can be removed therefrom. In an exemplary embodiment, the first adhesive is only on the periphery of the first rear side, or on a portion of the periphery of the first rear side (e.g., only on the upper and lower edges or only on the left and right edges), so that at least the central area of ​​the first rear side is free of adhesive. In an exemplary embodiment, the first adhesive is only on the periphery of the first rear side, or on a portion of the periphery of the first rear side (e.g., only on the upper and lower edges or only on the left and right edges, only on the left and right sides, or only in the corners), leaving at least a central area of ​​the first rear side that is at least as large as the second label without adhesive, so that the removable first label can cover the second front side of the second label without being adhered thereto. In an exemplary embodiment, adhesive is only present at the outer corners of the first rear side of the removable first label. In an exemplary embodiment, there is no adhesive on at least one corner of the first rear side of the removable first label covering a portion of the second label, so that when the corner is removed, the adhesive of the first rear side will not lift the corresponding corner of the second label below. In some exemplary embodiments, the first rear side of the removable first label contains a first adhesive, and further contains a viscosity-reducing barrier in at least one area on the first rear side of the removable first label. This allows the use of labels that already have adhesive on their rear side (the viscosity-reducing barrier is applied on the existing adhesive layer), which is more cost-effective than trying to apply the adhesive to less than the entire rear side of the label and leaving one or more areas without adhesive. In some exemplary embodiments, the viscosity-reducing barrier is a very thin layer of a material such as varnish or silicone oil, which is applied to at least one area of ​​the adhesive on the first rear side. In an exemplary embodiment, the viscosity-reducing barrier is printed on the adhesive of the first rear side, like printing ink. In an exemplary embodiment, the silicone oil is applied as a varnish. In an exemplary embodiment, the viscosity-reducing barrier (e.g., silicone oil or varnish) has a matte finish. In an exemplary embodiment, the viscosity reduction barrier is any one or more of low odor, abrasion resistance, high gloss, and high transparency. In an exemplary embodiment, the viscosity reduction barrier comprises silicone oil in the form of a flexographic printing ink. Exemplary embodiments with an applied viscosity reduction barrier allow the removable first label to be more easily removed from the second label by placing a barrier layer between the adhesive and the second label. In an alternative, the region or viscosity reduction barrier may be printed on the front side of the second label instead of or in addition to the region or viscosity reduction barrier applied to the rear side of the removable first label.In an exemplary embodiment, the viscosity reducing barrier is applied to at least one area of ​​the first rear side of the removable first label and near the perimeter of the second label, for example, at about 8 locations (for example, at each of the four corners of the second label, and at least one of the lengths of the top and bottom edges of the second label when the two labels are attached). In other exemplary embodiments, the viscosity reducing barrier is applied to four adhesive areas on the rear side of the first label corresponding to the four corners of the second label when the two labels are attached. In other exemplary embodiments, the viscosity reducing barrier is applied to four adhesive areas on the rear side of the first label corresponding to the four corners of the second label when the two labels are attached, and to a plurality of additional adhesive areas on the rear side of the first label corresponding to the edges of the second label.

[0009] In an exemplary embodiment, a cohesive force is generated between the second front side of the second label and the box or object to which it is applied. In an exemplary embodiment, an adhesive force is generated between the second front side of the second label and the first rear side of the removable first label. In an exemplary embodiment, before the removable first label is applied to the box or object, the second front side of the second label is removably attached to the first rear side of the removable first label by an electrostatic adsorption force. In an exemplary embodiment, after the removable first label is removed from the box or object, the second front side of the second label is removably attached to the first rear side of the removable first label by an electrostatic adsorption force, so that the second label can be removed from the removed removable first label and reapplied to the box or object. In an exemplary embodiment, before the removable first label is applied to the box or object and after the removable first label is removed from the box or object, the second front side of the second label is removably attached to the first rear side of the removable first label by an electrostatic adsorption force, so that the second label can be removed from the removed removable first label and reapplied to the box or object.

[0010] In an exemplary embodiment, the area for writing includes at least 50% of the area of ​​the second front side. In an exemplary embodiment, the area for writing includes a blank area covering at least 50% of the area of ​​the second front side. In an exemplary embodiment, the area for writing includes some printed content that is light enough so that the content written with a pen or a permanent marker in black ink will not become blurred. In an exemplary embodiment, the printed content includes an image applied to the second label, which is light enough so as not to obscure the content written with a pen or a permanent marker in black ink on the second front side of the second label. In an exemplary embodiment, the printed content includes a pattern applied to the second label, which is light enough so as not to obscure the content written with a pen or a permanent marker in black ink on the second front side of the second label. In an exemplary embodiment, the front side of the second label has a composite coating made of recycled materials.

[0011] In an exemplary embodiment, the area for writing on the second front side can be written with a permanent marker (e.g., SHARPIE brand), and the content written by the permanent marker can be removed from the second front side with a solvent. In an exemplary embodiment, the area for writing on the second front side can be written with a permanent marker (e.g., SHARPIE brand), and the permanent marker can be removed from the second front side with an alcohol-containing solvent (e.g., 70% or higher isopropyl alcohol). In an exemplary embodiment, the content written by the permanent marker can be removed from the second front side with an ethanol solvent. In an exemplary embodiment, the content written by the permanent marker can be removed from the second front side with a solvent, and the solvent includes at least one of the following: ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, octanediol, glycerol, isopropyl myristate, tocopherol acetate, acrylates / C10-30 alkyl acrylate copolymer, aminomethyl propanol. In an exemplary embodiment, the front side of the second label has a dry erase coating. In an exemplary embodiment, the content written by the permanent marker can be removed using a second object. In an exemplary embodiment, the second object is a rag. In an exemplary embodiment, the second object is a dry erase eraser.

[0012] In an exemplary embodiment, the means for attaching the second label to the object includes a second adhesive on at least a portion of the second rear side. In an exemplary embodiment, the means for attaching the second label to the object includes an electrostatic charge or cohesive force that causes the second label to removably adhere to the surface of the object, wherein the surface is made of any of the following materials: polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, bioresin, metal, powder-coated metal, wood, glass or ceramic. In an exemplary embodiment, the means for attaching the second label allows the second label to be removed from the surface of the object and repositioned on the surface of the object. In an exemplary embodiment, there is no adhesive on the outer corners of the first rear side of the removable first label covering a portion of the second label so that when any corner is removed, the adhesive of the first rear side does not lift the corresponding corner of the second label below. In an exemplary embodiment, the removable first label is removable and repositionable. In an exemplary embodiment, both the first label and the second label are removable and repositionable.

[0013] In an exemplary embodiment, the first adhesive and the second adhesive are the same adhesive. In an exemplary embodiment, the first adhesive and the second adhesive are different and the second adhesive is stronger than the first adhesive. In an exemplary embodiment, after the removable first label is removed from the object, the second rear side of the second label remains attached to the object.

[0014] In an exemplary embodiment, the removable first label also includes instructions for the user to remove the removable first label from the object or box (e.g., "peel here" or other instructions to remove the removable first label, which are printed on the removable first label itself, such as printed on its corner), and allows the user to write on the second label that is still on the object or box. In some exemplary embodiments, the object or box carrying the multi-layer adhesive label also includes instructions for the user to remove the removable first label from the object or box (e.g., instructions to remove the removable first label on the instruction manual, retail packaging, or package), thereby allowing the user to write on the second label that is still on the object or box. In some exemplary embodiments, the object or box carrying the label also includes instructions for the user to remove the removable first label from the box and write on the second label that is still on the box. In an exemplary embodiment, the instructions further include instructions for the user to remove the second label and reposition it to another position on the box. In an exemplary embodiment, the instructions are located on the removable first label. In an exemplary embodiment, the instructions are on the instruction manual. In an exemplary embodiment, the instructions are located on the retail packaging for the box. In an exemplary embodiment, the instructions are located on the packaging for the box. In an exemplary embodiment, the instructions are located on the package of the box. In an exemplary embodiment, the instructions are located on the retail packaging for the box.

[0015] Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to a method for manufacturing a box having a multi-layer adhesive label adhered thereto, comprising: providing a box, providing a multi-layer adhesive label according to any one of the claims herein, the multi-layer adhesive label having a removable first label and a second label having a second front side and a second rear side, and adhering the multi-layer adhesive label to a surface of the box, wherein the removable first label is adhered to the box and covers at least a portion of the second front side of the second label. Various other embodiments disclosed herein relate to a method for manufacturing a box having at least a removable first label and a second label, comprising: attaching the second label to the surface of the box, wherein the second label has a second front side and a second rear side; and removably adhering the removable first label to the surface of the box, wherein the removable first label is adhered to the box and covers at least a portion of the second front side of the second label. In an exemplary embodiment, attaching the second label to the surface of the box includes applying an electrostatic charge to the second rear side so that the second label is removably held to the box by cohesive forces. In an exemplary embodiment, attaching the second label to the surface of the box includes applying an electrostatic charge to the second rear side so that the second label is removably held to the box by electrostatic adhesion. In an exemplary embodiment, attaching the second label to the surface of the box includes attaching the second label to the box by cohesion. In an exemplary embodiment, attaching the second label to the surface of the box includes removably attaching the second label to the box by bonding.

[0016] Various embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a roll of multi-layer adhesive labels comprising a plurality of multi-layer adhesive labels according to any of the aforementioned embodiments carried by a roll of label liner (a / k / a label backing material).

[0017] In an exemplary embodiment, the multi-layer adhesive label includes: a removable first label having a retail front side and a first back side, wherein the first back side includes a first adhesive on at least a portion of the first back side; a second label having a second front side and a second back side, wherein the second front side includes an outer surface capable of being written on with a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side includes an area for writing with a writing instrument, and wherein the second label includes a second adhesive on at least a portion of the second back side; and wherein the first back side is adhered to the second front side and is removable from the second front side, wherein the first back side covers at least a portion of the second label, the first label carries the second label, and the first label is removable from the second label, and wherein the area for writing on the second front side is writable with a permanent marker (e.g., SHARPIE brand), and wherein the content written by the permanent marker is removable from the second front side with a solvent. In an exemplary embodiment, the multi-layer adhesive label includes a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side, wherein the first rear side includes a first adhesive on at least a portion of the first rear side, a second label having a second front side and a second rear side, wherein the second front side includes an outer surface capable of being written on with a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side includes an area for writing with a writing instrument, and wherein the second label includes a second adhesive on at least a portion of the second rear side, wherein the first rear side is adhered to and removable from the second front side, wherein the first rear side covers at least a portion of the second label, the first label carries the second label, and the first label is removable from the second label, and wherein the second adhesive allows the second label to be removed from a surface of an object and repositioned on the same surface or another surface of the object.

[0018] In an exemplary embodiment, after removing the removable first label from the object, the second rear side of the second label remains attached to the object. In an exemplary embodiment, the second adhesive allows the second label to be removed from the surface of the object and repositioned on the same surface or another surface of the object. In an exemplary embodiment, the area for the second front side writing can be written with a permanent marker (such as a SHARPIE brand), and the content of the permanent marker writing can be removed from the second front side with a solvent. In an exemplary embodiment, the solvent capable of removing the permanent marker from the second front side includes at least one of the following: ethanol, isopropanol, octanediol, glycerol, isopropyl myristate, tocopherol acetate, acrylates / C10-30 alkyl acrylate copolymer, aminomethyl propanol. In an exemplary embodiment, at least one corner of the first rear side of the removable first label does not have an adhesive, or there is a reduced adhesive, a neutralized adhesive, or a viscosity-reducing barrier or some other structures for reducing the adhesion between the first label and the second label. In an exemplary embodiment, the removable first label includes a selling point text on its retail front side. In an exemplary embodiment, the removable first label further comprises a plurality of regions of one or more of: (i) no adhesive, (ii) reduced adhesive, (iii) neutralized adhesive, and / or (ii) a reduced-adhesion barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label, and wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, the plurality of regions are located locally on the first adhesive on the outer edge of the second label. In an exemplary embodiment, the removable first label comprises about 6-12 regions of the reduced-adhesion barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label, and wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, some of the regions are located on at least one corner of the second label and others of the regions are located on the outer edge of the second label. In an exemplary embodiment, the 6-12 regions of the reduced-adhesion barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label are spaced from the outer edge of the first label, and wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, four regions are located on respective corners of the second label and the other regions are located on one or more edges of the second label.

[0019] In an exemplary embodiment, the box has a multi-layer adhesive label adhered thereto, the multi-layer adhesive label comprising: a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side, wherein the first rear side includes a first adhesive on at least a portion of the first rear side to adhere the removable first label to the box; a second label having a second front side and a second rear side, wherein the second front side includes an outer surface that is writable using a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side provides an area for writing using the writing instrument, and wherein the second label includes means for attaching the second label to the box on at least a portion of the rear side, wherein the removable first label and the second label are adhered to the box, wherein the removable first label at least partially covers the second front side of the second label, and wherein the first label is removable from the box and the second label while maintaining the second label adhered to the box, and wherein the area of ​​the second front side for writing is writable with a permanent marker (e.g., SHARPIE brand), and wherein the permanent marker is removable from the front side. In an exemplary embodiment, the box has a multi-layer adhesive label adhered thereto, the multi-layer adhesive label comprising: a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side, wherein the first rear side includes a first adhesive on at least a portion of the first rear side to adhere the removable first label to the box; a second label having a second front side and a second rear side, wherein the second front side includes an outer surface capable of being written with a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side provides an area for writing with the writing instrument, and wherein the second label includes means for attaching the second label to the box on at least a portion of the rear side, wherein the removable first label and the second label are adhered to the box, wherein the removable first label at least partially covers the second front side of the second label, and further wherein the first label is removable from the box and the second label while maintaining the second label adhered to the box, and wherein the means for attaching the second label allows the second label to be removed from a surface of the box and repositioned on the same surface or a different surface of the box (a different surface of the box).

[0020] In an exemplary embodiment, after the removable first label is removed from the box, the second rear side of the second label remains attached to the box. In an exemplary embodiment, the means for attaching the second label allows the second label to be removed from the surface of the box and repositioned on the surface of the box (the same surface or a different surface of the box). In an exemplary embodiment, the area for writing on the second front side can be written with a permanent marker (e.g., SHARPIE brand). In an exemplary embodiment, the solvent capable of removing the permanent marker from the second front side includes at least one of the following: ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, caprylyl glycol, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, tocopheryl acetate, acrylates / C10-30 alkyl acrylate copolymer, aminomethyl propanol. In an exemplary embodiment, there is no adhesive at at least one corner of the first rear side of the removable first label, or there is a reduced adhesive, a neutralized adhesive, or a viscosity-reducing barrier, or some other structure for reducing the adhesion between the first label and the second label. In an exemplary embodiment, the removable first label further comprises a plurality of regions of one or more of: (i) no adhesive, (ii) reduced adhesive, (iii) neutralized adhesive, and / or (ii) a reduced-adhesion barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label, and wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, the plurality of regions are localized to the first adhesive on the outer edge of the second label. In an exemplary embodiment, the removable first label comprises about 6-12 regions of the reduced-adhesion barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label, and wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, some of the regions are located on at least one corner of the second label and others of the regions are located on the outer edge of the second label. In an exemplary embodiment, the 6-12 regions of the reduced-adhesion barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label are spaced from the outer edge of the first label, and wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, four regions are located on respective corners of the second label and the other regions are located on one or more edges of the second label.

[0021] Various embodiments are also directed to a kit comprising an exemplary box as described herein, and further comprising instructions for a user to remove a removable first label from the box and write on a second label still on the box. In an exemplary embodiment, the kit comprises a box having a multi-layer adhesive label according to any embodiment described herein, and further comprising instructions for a user to remove a removable first label from the box and write on a second label still on the box.

[0022] In an exemplary embodiment, the multi-layer adhesive label includes: a removable first label having a retail front side and a first back side, wherein the first back side includes a first adhesive on the first back side; a second label having a second front side and a second back side, wherein the second front side includes an outer surface that can be written with a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side includes an area that can be written with a writing instrument, and wherein the second label includes a second adhesive on the second back side, wherein the writing area of ​​the second front side is writable with a permanent marker (e.g., SHARPIE brand), and wherein the content written by the permanent marker can be removed from the second front side with a solvent, wherein the first back side is adhered to the second front side and is removable from the second front side, wherein the first back side covers the second label and the first label carries the second label, wherein the removable first label also includes a plurality of areas of a viscosity reducing barrier on the first back side of the removable first label, wherein when the first label is attached to the second label, the plurality of areas are located locally on the outer edge of the first adhesive adjacent to the second label, and wherein the means for attaching the second label allows the second label to be removed from a surface of an object and repositioned on the same or another surface of the object (the same surface or a different surface of the object).

[0023] Various embodiments are directed to a method for manufacturing a box having a multi-layer adhesive label adhered thereto, comprising: providing a box, providing a multi-layer adhesive label according to any of the embodiments disclosed herein, and adhering the multi-layer adhesive label to a surface of the box, wherein a removable first label is adhered to the box and covers at least a portion of a second front side of a second label.

[0024] Various embodiments are directed to a method for preparing a multi-layer adhesive label, the method comprising: providing a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side, wherein the first rear side includes a first adhesive on at least a portion of the first rear side, applying a viscosity reducing barrier to at least one adhesive area on the first rear side of the removable first label, providing a second label having a second front side and a second rear side, wherein the second front side includes an outer surface capable of being written with a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side includes an area for writing with the writing instrument, and wherein the second label includes a second adhesive on at least a portion of the second rear side, and laminating the removable first label and the second label together by applying the removable first label over the second label so that the removable first label carries the second label.

[0025] Numerous other aspects, advantages and / or features of the general inventive concept will become better understood from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments, from the claims, and from the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] These and other features of the present general inventive concept will be better understood with reference to the following description and accompanying drawings, in which:

[0027] Figure 1A An object (here a transparent box) having an exemplary multi-layer adhesive label thereon is depicted;

[0028] Figure 1B shows a front / top perspective view of an object having an exemplary multi-layer adhesive label thereon;

[0029] Figure 2 depicts a removable first label of an exemplary multi-layer adhesive label partially removed from an object (here another transparent box), and a second label having a partially exposed area for writing with a writing instrument;

[0030] Figure 3 Shows Figure 2 An object having a removable first label completely removed and an exemplary second label remaining thereon;

[0031] Figure 4 depicting a user marking an exemplary second label with a writing instrument;

[0032] Figures 5A-5C depicts schematic side views of various exemplary multi-layer adhesive labels (all portions are cross-sections; hatching indicates various means for adhesion);

[0033] Figures 6A-6K , 6M, 6Q, 6U, 6W, and 6Y depict rear views of various exemplary removable first labels showing exemplary configurations of a first adhesive on a first rear side thereof; Figure 6L , 6N , 6O, 6P, 6R-6T, 6V, 6X and 6Z depict various exemplary rear views of removable first and second labels, showing exemplary structures of the two labels;

[0034] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of an exemplary multi-layer adhesive label roll is shown;

[0035] Figure 8 shows a schematic side view of a second tag on an exemplary object;

[0036] Figures 9A-9D depicts schematic top views of various exemplary multi-layer adhesive labels (all in cross-section; hatching and stippling represent various means of adhesion);

[0037] Figures 10A-10C Various example methods of attaching a multi-layer adhesive label to an object are shown;

[0038] Figures 11A-11C Various exemplary kits are shown that include an object, a multi-layer adhesive label, and instructions for using the multi-layer adhesive label to a user;

[0039] Figures 12A-12B Several exemplary methods of attaching a multi-layer adhesive label to an object are shown; and

[0040] Fig.13 An exemplary method of making a multi-layer adhesive label is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] With reference to the accompanying drawings, a multilayer adhesive label is shown and described herein, which includes a removable first label covering at least a portion of a second label. This detailed description describes only exemplary embodiments of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way. In fact, the intended invention is broader than this exemplary embodiment. The terms used in any future claims have their full ordinary meanings unless a clear definition is provided herein.

[0042] Reference now Figure 1A and 1B , shows an exemplary multi-layer adhesive label 2. In an exemplary embodiment, the multi-layer adhesive label 2 is attached to an object 10. The object 10 can be any suitable item, including but not limited to: a box (e.g., made of transparent and / or opaque and / or translucent plastic (such as PET), or made of metal wire with a flat surface), some other holder, box, sports equipment, food packaging, bottle, glass jar, shelf, turntable, tea can, dispenser, container, tube, clothing, book, household items, utensils, holder or furniture, etc. In some exemplary embodiments, the object 10 is a box. In an exemplary embodiment, the object 10 is made of any non-porous material or porous material. The object 10 can be made of any suitable material, including but not limited to one or more of fiberglass, ceramic, concrete, glass, composite material, stone, brick, textile, polymer, synthetic fiber, paper, leather, bioresin, metal, wood, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, polystyrene, polycarbonate, nylon or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. In some embodiments, the object 10 is made of one or more of bio-resin, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, polystyrene, polycarbonate, nylon, or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. In some exemplary embodiments, any one or more of the object 10 or the multi-layer adhesive label 2, or any part thereof, is made entirely or partially of recycled and / or recyclable materials.

[0043] In an exemplary embodiment, the multi-layer adhesive label 2 includes a removable first label 12 and a second label 18 (behind the removable first label 12; behind the removable first label 18). Figure 1A and 1B In an exemplary embodiment, the removable first label 12 includes a retail front side 14 and a first rear side 16 (not visible in FIG. Figure 1A and 1B ). In an exemplary embodiment, the removable first label 12 is made of any suitable material, including but not limited to any one or a combination of paper, plastic, vinyl, polyester, polyethylene, biaxially oriented polypropylene, ceramic, whiteboard, melamine or glass. In some exemplary embodiments, the removable first label 12 is made of 54# synthetic paper, for example, polypropylene with a thickness of 0.06 mm, which has an adhesive that allows the removable first label 12 to be removed from the second label 18 and the object 10, for example, an acrylic solvent-based removable adhesive. Such materials and adhesives can be obtained from Lecco (Kaiping) Adhesive Production Co, Ltd, No. 7-8, Second Industrial Zone, Cangcheng Town, Kaiping City, Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, China. In some exemplary embodiments, the removable first label 12 includes a face material, wherein the material of the face material forming the removable first label 12 receives ink on the retail front side 14, and includes an adhesive on one or more portions or the entirety of the first rear side 16. In some exemplary embodiments, the removable first label 12 is transparent, translucent and / or opaque, or any one of transparent, translucent or opaque. In some exemplary embodiments, the removable first label 12 is 0.5-20" long and 0.5-20" wide. In further exemplary embodiments, the removable first label 12 is 2-12" long and 1-10" wide. In further exemplary embodiments, the removable first label 12 is 3-7" long and 2-5" wide. In further exemplary embodiments, the removable first label 12 is about 4-5" long and 2-3" wide. In some exemplary embodiments, the removable first label 12 is about 4.5" long and 2.5" wide. Figure 1A and 1B (and other views), in an exemplary embodiment, the removable first label 12 completely covers the second label 18. In some exemplary embodiments, the removable first label 12 at least partially covers the second label 18 but does not completely cover it.

[0044] In an exemplary embodiment, the removable first label 12 includes pre-printed patterns, markings, and / or text on the retail front side 14. "Pre-printing" generally refers to adding patterns, markings, and / or text to the removable first label 12 during or after the manufacture and / or formation of the removable first label 12, but before the removable first label 12 reaches the point of sale. The pre-printed markings on the removable first label 12 can be in any language and can include a combination of letters, numbers, and / or symbols. In an exemplary embodiment, the pre-printed markings include point-of-sale information, such as a product description and / or a trademark. In some exemplary embodiments, the removable first label 12 includes point-of-sale text indicating one or more of a product description, a trademark, and a product identifier (e.g., a product number and / or a UPC code), and may also include a bar code.

[0045] Figure 2 An exemplary multi-layer adhesive label 2 is shown on an object (here a transparent container) wherein a removable first label 12 is partially peeled away to reveal a second label 18 underneath having an area for writing with a writing instrument. In an exemplary embodiment, the removable first label 12 includes a first adhesive 26 on at least a portion of a first rear side 16, and the second label 18 has a second front side 20 and a second rear side 22 (at Figure 2 ). In exemplary embodiments, the area for writing includes a blank area on the second front side 20, and in some exemplary embodiments, the second label 18 has a writing area that is at least 50% blank, such as at least 75% blank or completely blank. In other exemplary embodiments, the second label 18 has an area for writing with some printing thereon that is light enough so as not to obscure writing with a pen or a permanent marker, such as a lightly printed pattern or image that covers at least 50% or covers at least 75% or covers the entire second label 18. In some exemplary embodiments, the area for writing is less than 50% of the area of ​​the second front side 20, such as the second label having a frame of printed depiction surrounding the area for writing. On at least a portion of the second rear side 22 of the second label 18, the second label 18 includes means for attaching the second label 18 to an object 10 such as a box. In some exemplary embodiments, the first rear side 16 is adhered to the second front side 20 and is removable therefrom. In some other exemplary embodiments, the first rear side 16 is adhered to and removable from the box or other object 10 on which the second label 18 is located, rather than being adhered to the second front side 20 of the second label 18 (eg, Figure 6N). The first rear side 16 covers at least a portion of the second front side 20 of the second label 18. In an exemplary embodiment, the removable first label 12 carries the second label 18. In some exemplary embodiments, the removable first label 12 is removable from the object 10 and repositionable on the object 10. In an exemplary embodiment, all or a portion of the first rear side 16 of the removable first label 12 is adhered to the second front side 20 by a force that keeps the removable first label 12 attached to the second label 18. In an exemplary embodiment, after the removable first label 12 is removed from the object 10, the second rear side 22 of the second label 18 remains attached to the object 10.

[0046] Figure 3 Shows Figure 2 boxes, of which Figure 2The removable first label 12 is completely removed and the exemplary second label 18 remains thereon. The second label 18 can be made of any suitable material, including but not limited to any one or a combination of paper, plastic, vinyl, polyester, polyethylene, biaxially oriented polypropylene, ceramic, whiteboard, melamine or glass. In some exemplary embodiments, the second label 18 is made of 54# synthetic paper, for example, polypropylene with a thickness of 0.06 mm, which has an adhesive that allows the second label 18 to be removed from the object 10, for example, an acrylic solvent-based removable adhesive, or the second label 18 is made of 50# transparent label paper, for example, transparent polyethylene with a thickness of 0.05 mm, which has an adhesive that allows the second label 18 to be removed from the object 10, for example, an acrylic solvent-based removable adhesive. These materials and adhesives can be purchased from Lecco (Kaiping) Adhesive Products Co., Ltd. Co., Ltd., No. 7-8, Second Industrial Zone, Cangcheng Town, Kaiping City, Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, China. In an exemplary embodiment, the second label 18 is transparent, translucent and / or opaque, or any one of transparent, translucent or opaque. In an exemplary embodiment, the second front side 20 of the second label 18 has a composite coating, which in some exemplary embodiments is made of recycled materials. In some exemplary embodiments, the second front side 20 of the second label 18 includes an additional coating, which in some exemplary embodiments In some exemplary embodiments, the second label 18 is 0.25-18" long and 0.25-18" wide. In further exemplary embodiments, the second label 18 is 0.5-10" long and 0.5-8" wide. In further exemplary embodiments, the second label 18 is 1-5" long and 0.75-3" wide. In further exemplary embodiments, the second label 18 is about 3-4" long and 1-2" wide. In some exemplary embodiments, the second label 18 is about 3.25" long and 1.25" wide.

[0047] Figure 4 A user is depicted marking an exemplary second label 18 with a writing implement 24. The second front side 20 of the second label 18 includes an area for writing or marking on the second label 18. In an exemplary embodiment, the area for writing includes 25-100% of the area of ​​the second front side 20, preferably at least 50%, and more preferably at least 75%. In an exemplary embodiment, the area for writing with the writing implement 24 is a completely empty space that is completely blank or not written, a hollow space with markings around it, or a space with markings throughout that is shallow enough to write with the writing implement 24 (e.g., black ink from a pen or permanent marker) so that the writing is significantly visible and not obscured by the underlying markings.

[0048] For example, in an exemplary embodiment, the area for writing includes some printed content that is light enough so as not to obscure the writing content in black ink using a pen or permanent marker. In some exemplary embodiments, the printed content includes an image and / or text applied to the second label 18 that is light enough so as not to obscure the writing content written on the second front side 20 of the second label 18 using a pen or permanent marker in black ink. In some exemplary embodiments, the second front side 20 of the second label 18 includes words, phrases, or lists (without an area for writing). The words, phrases, or lists may include, but are not limited to, words such as groceries, hardware, shopping, crafts, flowers, sporting goods, electronics, clothing, gifts, books, pets, and / or music. In an exemplary embodiment, the second front side 20 may include a list with blank lines for the user to write on it, and it may also include a list with pre-printed names. For example, the list may state "apples, bread, milk, eggs", and the user may check the box when they need to buy from the store, or if they have already obtained them, they may check the box. In some exemplary embodiments, the second front side 20 includes one or more pre-printed marks. The marking may include, but is not limited to, any one or combination of a line, a straight line, a curve, a wavy line, a zigzag line, a dot, a dashed line, and / or a hash mark. In some exemplary embodiments, the second label includes any one of the foregoing and an area for writing with a writing instrument.

[0049] In an exemplary embodiment, the printed content forming the area for writing on the second front side 20 of the second label 18 includes a color and / or pattern applied to the second label 18, which is light enough so as not to obscure the writing content written on the second front side 20 of the second label 18 with black ink using a pen or a permanent marker. The pattern can be shallowly embedded so that the user can easily write on it. The pattern can also be vivid so that the user cannot easily see what they have written. In some exemplary embodiments, the second front side 20 of the second label 18 also includes a perimeter or border pre-printed thereon, such as a printed border around the central area, for writing with a writing instrument. The color includes, but is not limited to, any one or combination of white, black, red, yellow, orange, green, purple, or any other way to express aspects such as hue, brightness and saturation. The second front side 20 may also have pre-printed 3D letters or marks. As a non-limiting example, it may be pre-printed with Braille, or embossed or etched with marks, text or symbols.

[0050] In an exemplary embodiment, the second front side 20 of the second label 18 can be written or marked with any suitable writing or marking device, including but not limited to marks made by any writing instrument, such as pens, pencils, crayons, markers (permanent, such as SHARPIE brand, dry erase and non-permanent, etc.), paint, ink, chalk, etc. In some exemplary embodiments, the second front side 20 of the second label 18 can be marked with scratches, etchings, indentations, etc. In an exemplary embodiment, the writing made by the user on the second label 18 can be removed. In an exemplary embodiment, the area for writing on the second front side 20 can be written with a permanent marker (such as SHARPIE brand), and in some embodiments, the permanent writing can be removed from the second front side 20 with a solvent. The solvent can be any known solvent for removing the writing. For example, SHARPIE brand permanent ink can be removed with various solvents (even after curing for 24 hours at room temperature), including but not limited to: (a) PURELL brand hand sanitizer: ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, caprylyl glycol, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, tocopheryl acetate, acrylates / C10-30 alkyl acrylate copolymer, aminomethyl propanol; (b) other alcohol-containing solvents, such as so-called "rubbing alcohol", 70% or higher isopropyl alcohol, or ethanol solvents; and (c) other solvents, such as acetone or acetone-based nail polish removers. In particular, a second label made of 54# synthetic paper (e.g., polypropylene with a thickness of 0.06 mm) or 50# transparent polyethylene with a thickness of 0.05 mm (or made therefrom with a first surface facing outward) can accept SHARPIE brand permanent ink, which can be removed with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. In other exemplary embodiments, content written with some writing instruments (e.g., grease pencils and / or so-called dry erase markers) can be removed with a second object, which second object includes but is not limited to a rag, a user's hand or finger, and / or an eraser.

[0051] In some exemplary embodiments, the second front side 20 of the second label 18 has a dry erase coating. The second front side 20 can also be a dry erase film made of an epoxy resin additive that dries into an erasable surface, so that the user can write on the second front side 20 with a dry erase marker or a wet erase marker and erase it later. The written content can be erased with a rag or a finger, but it can also be erased with water or any solution mentioned herein.

[0052] Figures 5A-5CSide schematic cross-sectional views of various exemplary multi-layer adhesive labels 2 are depicted (all material is shown in cross-section, with hatching indicating adhesive and other means for attachment), each of the multi-layer adhesive labels including a removable first label 12 having a retail front side 14 and a first rear side 16, a first adhesive 26 in contact with the first rear side 16 and a second front side 20 of a second label 18, wherein the second label 18 has a second rear side 22 in contact with the second adhesive 28, and wherein the second adhesive is adjacent to an object 10, such as a box. Suitable adhesives for the first adhesive 26 include acrylic solvent-based removable adhesives and other adhesives that allow the removable first label 12 to be removed from the second label 18 and the object 10. Suitable adhesives for the second adhesive 28 include acrylic solvent-based removable adhesives and other adhesives that allow the second label 18 to be removed from the object 10. As shown in FIG. Figure 5A As shown, at least one of the width or height of the removable first label 12 and the second label 18 can be substantially the same. In some embodiments, the removable first label 12 and the second label 18 are substantially the same size, so that the removable first label 12 completely covers the second label 18. Figure 5B As shown, in some embodiments, at least one of the width or height of the removable first label 12 can be greater than the corresponding width or height of the second label 18. In some embodiments, the size of the removable first label 12 is greater than the size of the second label 18, so that the removable first label 12 completely covers the second label 18, and a portion of the first adhesive 26 extends beyond the edge of the second label 18. Figure 5C As shown, in some embodiments, at least one of the width or height of the removable first label 12 can be greater than the corresponding width or height of the second label 18, wherein the removable first label 12 further includes a third adhesive 30, which is adjacent to a portion of the first rear side 16 of the removable first label 12, and preferably, the third adhesive 30 is located on a portion of the first rear side 16 that extends beyond the edge of the second label 18. In an exemplary embodiment, the third adhesive 30 can also include areas of no adhesive, neutralized adhesive, and / or adhesive reducing barrier. In an exemplary embodiment, the first adhesive 26 of the removable first label 12 is removably adhered to at least 10% of the area of ​​the second front side 20 of the second label 18. In an exemplary embodiment, the second front side 20 of the entire second label 18 is adhered to the first adhesive 26 of the removable first label 12 and can be removed therefrom. In an exemplary embodiment, except for the no adhesive, neutralized adhesive, and / or adhesive reducing barrier (such as on at least one of the first rear side 16 and / or the second front side 20) Figure 6C-6ZThe entire second front side 20 of the second label 18 is adhered to and removable from the first adhesive 26 of the removable first label 12, except for at least one area of ​​the second label 18 (shown).

[0053] Figures 6A-6K , 6M, 6Q, 6U, 6W and 6Y are rear views of various exemplary removable first labels 12, showing exemplary structures of the first adhesive 26 on the first rear side 16 thereof. Figure 6L , 6N , 6O, 6P, 6R-6T, 6V, 6X and 6Z are rear views of various exemplary removable first labels 12 and second labels 18, showing exemplary structures of the two labels. Figure 6L , 6N , 6O, 6P, 6R-6T, 6V, 6X and 6Z is to observe the view of the two labels through the back of the transparent wall of the box to which the two labels are attached. Fig. 6A As shown, in some embodiments, the first adhesive 26 substantially covers the entire first rear side 16. Figure 6B and 6C As shown, in an exemplary embodiment, the first adhesive 26 is only on the periphery of the first rear side 16, or on a portion of the periphery of the first rear side 16 (for example, only on the upper edge and the lower edge, or only on the left edge and the right edge, not shown), wherein at least the central area 34 of the first rear side 16 is free of adhesive (such as Figure 6C ) or may optionally include a third adhesive 30 (such as Figure 6B ). In an exemplary embodiment, the third adhesive 30 may also include areas of no adhesive, neutralizing adhesive, and / or viscosity-reducing barrier. In an exemplary embodiment, the first adhesive 26 is only on the periphery of the first rear side 16, or on a portion of the periphery of the first rear side 16 (e.g., only on the upper and lower edges or only on the left and right edges, only on the left and right sides, or only in the corners, not shown), leaving at least a central area 34 of the first rear side 16 free of adhesive, the central area being at least as large as the second label 18, so that the removable first label 12 can cover the second front side 20 of the second label 18 without being adhered thereto ( Figure 6N ).like Figure 6D-6IAs shown, the first rear side 16 may include at least a portion of the third adhesive 30 and / or the fourth adhesive 32, wherein the third adhesive 30 and / or the fourth adhesive 32 may be present in the center of the first rear side 16, or at least one corner of the first rear side 16, or any one or more of the first rear side as a whole. The configuration of the third adhesive 30 and / or the fourth adhesive 32 may be any shape, including but not limited to a rectangular, square, or radial corner. The third adhesive 30 and / or the fourth adhesive 32 include any acceptable adhesive material and may include electrostatic adsorption, as further described below. In an exemplary embodiment, the third adhesive 30 and / or the fourth adhesive 32 may also include areas without adhesive, neutralizing adhesive, and / or a viscosity-reducing barrier. In an exemplary embodiment, adhesive is provided only on the outer corners of the first rear side 16 of the removable first label 12. In an exemplary embodiment, there is no adhesive on at least one corner area 36 of the first rear side 16 of the removable first label 12 that covers a portion of the second label 18, so that when the corner is removed, the adhesive of the first rear side 16 does not lift the corresponding corner of the second label 18 below (for example, Figure 6J , 6K and 36 in 6M). Figure 6C , 6E -6P, 6S and 6T show exemplary removable first labels 12 that have no adhesive in the central area 34, i.e., only have adhesive at some or all of the periphery. Figure 6M , 6P In 6T and 6T, there is a corner region 36 without adhesive in the corner or on a portion of the perimeter adjacent to the corner (as well as no adhesive in the central region 34 of the removable first label 12). Figure 6Q An exemplary removable first label 12 is shown having adhesive around the perimeter and in the center region, except for a small region 38 adjacent one corner for seating over a corresponding corner of a second label ( Figure 6R ). In an exemplary embodiment, the small area without adhesive accounts for 5-25% or 10-15% of the area of ​​the rear side of the removable first label 12. In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 6Q The first front side 14 of the removable first label 12 includes text reading "Peel Here" or the like to indicate to the user the location of a corner that can be peeled off without lifting the corresponding corner of the second label (eg, Figure 6R ). Figure 6U , 6W6Y depict an exemplary first back side 16 of a removable first label 12 that includes at least one small area 38 that is free of adhesive (or an adhesive-reducing barrier, as explained herein) near the interface between an edge of a second label 18 and the first back side 16 of the removable first label 12. In an exemplary embodiment, the first back side 16 includes 1-50 small areas 38, or 5-25 small areas 38, and in some cases about 5-10 small areas 38. In some exemplary embodiments, the 5-10 small areas 38 are located near each of the four corners of the second label 18, as well as at least one additional area along the length of the top and / or bottom edge of the second label 18, for example Figure 6U and 6W In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 6Y As shown, the small area 38 without adhesive (or the reduced viscosity barrier as explained herein) includes a peripheral area corresponding to the edge of the second label 18, so that when the second label 18 is close to the removable first label 12, the edge of the second label 18 is positioned within the small area 38 without adhesive (or the reduced viscosity barrier as explained herein). An alternative embodiment (not shown) includes relatively small areas 38 without adhesive (or the reduced viscosity barrier as explained herein) at two or three corners of the second label 18.

[0054] Figure 6L , 6N , 6O, 6P, 6R-6T, 6V, 6X and 6Z show an exemplary multi-layer adhesive label 2 formed by one of the removable first labels 12 of the previous figures and a second label 18 having a second adhesive 28. Figure 6L The second label 18 is shown with a second adhesive 28 located at the rear and adhered to it, which is slightly smaller than the second label 18. Fig. 6A An exemplary multi-layer adhesive label 2 formed with a removable first label 12 in FIG. Figure 6N An exemplary multi-layer adhesive label 2 is shown, which is formed behind a much smaller second label 18 having a second adhesive 28 on the entire rear side. Figure 6C The removable first label 12 is shown such that the second label 18 is not adhered to the first adhesive 26 . Fig.6O An exemplary multi-layer adhesive label 2 is shown having a third adhesive 30 (e.g., electrostatically attached) formed behind a much smaller second label 18 having a third adhesive 30 (e.g., electrostatically attached) across the entire rear side. Figure 6C The removable first label 12 is shown such that the second label 18 is not adhered to the first adhesive 26 . Figure 6P An exemplary multi-layer adhesive label 2 is shown, which is formed with a smaller second label 18 behind it. Figure 6MThe removable first label 12 is shown with the corner of the second label 18 proximate a corner region 36 of the removable first label 12 that does not have adhesive. Figure 6R An exemplary multi-layer adhesive label 2 is shown, which is formed with Figure 6Q The removable first label 12 is shown and adhered to a slightly smaller second label 18 having a second adhesive 28 on its entire rear side, with the corners of the second label 18 being on small areas 38 of the removable first label 12 that are free of adhesive. Alternative embodiments (not shown) include relatively small areas 38 of no adhesive on two, three, or all four corners of the second label 18. Figure 6S An exemplary multi-layer adhesive label 2 is shown, which is formed with Figure 6C A removable first label 12 is shown positioned behind a slightly smaller second label 18 and adhered thereto. Figure 6T An exemplary multi-layer adhesive label 2 is shown, which is formed with Figure 6M The removable first label 12 is located behind and adhered to a slightly smaller second label 18, with the corners of the second label 18 adjacent to the adhesive-free corner areas 36 of the removable first label 12. In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 6R The first front side 16 of the removable first label 12 of the 6T or 6T includes text reading "Peel Here" or the like to indicate to the user the location of the corner that can be peeled off without lifting the corresponding corner of the second label 18. Figure 6V , 6X 6Z depict an exemplary first back side 16 of a removable first label 12 including at least one small area 38 without adhesive (or a reduced adhesion barrier, as explained herein) near the interface between an edge of the second label 18 and the first back side 16 of the removable first label 12, and further depicting the second label 18 adhered to the first back side 16 of the removable first label 12. In some exemplary embodiments, the small area 38 without adhesive (or the reduced adhesion barrier, as explained herein) includes a peripheral area corresponding to the edge of the second label 18, such that when the second label 18 is adjacent to the removable first label 12, the edge of the second label 18 is located within the small area 38 without adhesive.

[0055] As further described herein, it should be understood that the areas described herein as "adhesive-free" ("without adhesive") or having a "third adhesive" or "fourth adhesive" (e.g., 30, 32, 34, 36, 38) should also include areas where adhesive is or was present but where the adhesive has been neutralized or reduced, such as where the area also includes a viscosity-reducing barrier (e.g., silicone oil or varnish) applied on top of the existing adhesive, wherein the viscosity-reducing barrier offsets, reduces or neutralizes the adhesive and prevents the area (e.g., 30, 32, 34, 36, 38) from adhering to the second front side 20 of the second label 18 (effectively forming an area of ​​no adhesive or at least reduced adhesive so that the first label can be removed without lifting any portion of the second label). It should also be understood that any or all of the areas described herein as being on the first rear side 16 of the removable first label 12, such as 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, may alternatively or additionally be present on the second front side 20 of the second label 18, such as by spraying or printing the viscosity-reducing barrier on the front side of the second label.

[0056] In some exemplary embodiments, the first adhesive 26 is applied to the first back side 16 of the removable first label 12, and in a subset of the adhesive, a reduced viscosity barrier is applied to the first back side 16 to create an area of ​​the removable first label in which there is a barrier between the adhesive and the second label 18 to create an area of ​​the removable first label 12 that is substantially non-sticky (even though it has adhesive). For example, in some exemplary embodiments, the first adhesive 26 is applied uniformly across the entire first back side 16 of the removable first label 12 (e.g., Fig. 6A), then a viscosity reducing barrier is applied to a smaller area of ​​the back side, such as areas 34, 36, 38, or any other area shown or described without adhesive. In some exemplary embodiments, the viscosity reducing barrier is a very thin layer of silicone oil applied to an area of ​​the back side, such as areas 34, 36, 38, or any other area without adhesive, shown applied, for example, as printed onto the first adhesive 26 as ink would be printed. Exemplary embodiments with an applied viscosity reducing barrier allow the removable first label 12 to be more easily removed from the second label by placing a barrier between the first adhesive 26 and the second label 18. In an alternative, instead of or in addition to an area or viscosity reducing barrier applied to the first back side 16 of the removable first label 12, the area or viscosity reducing barrier may be printed on the front side of the second label 18. In an exemplary embodiment, the viscosity reducing barrier is applied to at least one area of ​​the first back side 16 of the removable first label 12, the at least one area corresponding to the perimeter or outer edge of the second label 18 (when the second label 18 is close to the removable first label 12). In an exemplary embodiment, the viscosity reducing barrier is applied to 1-50 areas, 5-2 areas, or 5-10 areas (e.g., near each of the four corners of the second label 18 and in at least one area along the length of the top edge and the bottom edge of the second label 18), for example, see Figure 6U-6Z In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 6Y and 6Z As shown, the small area 38 without adhesive includes a peripheral area corresponding to the edge of the second label 18, so that when the second label 18 is close to the removable first label 12, the edge of the second label 18 is located in the area without adhesive 38. In some embodiments, the viscosity-reducing barrier can be a silicone oil, such as polydimethylsiloxane (C2H6OSi). n In an exemplary embodiment, the silicone oil is applied as a varnish. In an exemplary embodiment, the silicone oil varnish has a matte finish. In an exemplary embodiment, the silicone oil is any one or more of low odor, abrasion resistant, high gloss, and high clarity. In an exemplary embodiment, the viscosity reduction barrier comprises silicone oil in the form of a flexo printing ink. In an exemplary embodiment, the area without adhesive may include any pattern or shape. It is fully understood that Figure 6A-6Z Any adhesive pattern shown and described in one or more of the above may exist alone or in combination with Figure 6A-6Z Any one or more adhesive patterns shown in any other figure of the present invention are present in combination. As a non-limiting example, the adhesive pattern on the first rear side 16 of the removable first label 12 may include Figure 6U-6Z The adhesive-free areas shown, as well as the adhesive-free areas adjacent to the corners of the removable first label 12, as shown Figure 6M , 6Pand / or as shown in 6Q-6R.

[0057] In an exemplary embodiment, a cohesive force is generated between the second front side 20 of the second label 18 and the box or object 10 to which it is applied. In an exemplary embodiment, an adhesive force is generated between the second front side 20 of the second label 18 and the first rear side 16 of the removable first label 12. In an exemplary embodiment, before the removable first label 12 is applied to the box or object 10, the second front side 20 of the second label 18 is removably attached to the first rear side 16 of the removable first label 12 by an electrostatic adsorption force. The electrostatic adsorption material may include vinyl, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), BOPP, PET, or any other polymer film having an electrostatic adsorption surface. The electrostatic adsorption film can be fixed to the second front side 20 by the adhesive force between the first rear side 16 and the second front side 20. The adhesive force is an intermolecular attractive force acting between molecules of the same substance. The electrostatic adsorption film is adhered to the first rear side 16, and the second front side 20 receives the electrostatic adsorption film and adheres by the electrostatic properties of the film. In an exemplary embodiment, after the removable first label 12 is removed from the object 10, the second front side 20 of the second label 18 is removably attached to the first rear side 16 of the removable first label 12 by an electrostatic adsorption force, so that the second label 18 can be removed from the removable first label 12 and reapplied to the object 10. In an exemplary embodiment, before the removable first label 12 is applied to the box or object 10 and after the removable first label 12 is removed from the box or object 10, the second front side 20 of the second label 18 is removably attached to the first rear side 16 of the removable first label 12 by an electrostatic adsorption force, so that the second label 18 can be removed from the removable first label 12 and reapplied to the box or object 10.

[0058] Figure 8A side schematic cross-sectional view of an exemplary second label 18 on an object 10 is shown (all material is in cross-sectional view, hatching and stippling show adhesives and other means for attachment), wherein the second label 18 includes a second front side 20 and a second rear side 22, wherein the second rear side 22 is at least partially covered by a second adhesive 28, and wherein the second adhesive 28 is adhered to the object 10. In an exemplary embodiment, the means for attaching the second label 18 to the object 10 allows the second label 18 to be removed from a surface of the object 10 and repositioned on the same or another surface of the object 10 (the same surface of the object 10 or a different surface). In an exemplary embodiment, the means for attaching the second label 18 to the object 10 includes the second adhesive 28 on at least a portion of the second rear side 22. In an exemplary embodiment, the means for attaching the second tag 18 to the object 10 includes an electrostatic charge or adhesive forces that allow the second tag 18 to removably adhere to a surface of the object 10, wherein the surface is made of any of the following: polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, bioresin, metal, powder-coated metal, wood, glass, or ceramic. In an exemplary embodiment, the means for attaching the second tag 18 allows the second tag 18 to be removed from the surface of the object 10 and repositioned on the surface of the object 10. In an exemplary embodiment, both the removable first tag 12 and the second tag 18 are removable and repositionable.

[0059] Figures 9A-9D Depicted are side cross-sectional views of various exemplary multi-layer adhesive labels 2 (all materials are cross-sectional views, and cross-hatching and stippling show adhesives and other adhesive methods). In an exemplary embodiment, the first adhesive 26 and the second adhesive 28 are the same adhesive. In an exemplary embodiment, the first adhesive 26 and the second adhesive 28 are different, and the second adhesive 28 is stronger than the first adhesive 26. Fig. 9A An exemplary multi-layer adhesive label 2 is shown including a removable first label 12 and a second label 18 , wherein the removable first label 12 is larger in size than the second label 18 and extends beyond the edge of the second label 18 . Fig. 9BAn exemplary multi-layer adhesive label 2 is shown, which includes a removable first label 12 and a second label 18 including a second adhesive 28, the first label 12 including an adhesive, such as a first adhesive 26 (not shown) or a third adhesive 30 (shown), which is present on a portion of the removable first label 12, such as an outer edge thereof, wherein the removable first label 12 is larger in size than the second label 18 and extends beyond the edge of the second label 18, and wherein a portion of the removable first label 12 including the adhesive layer (e.g., the third adhesive 30) does not contact the second label 18, but instead extends beyond the edge of the second label 18 to adhere to the object 10 to at least partially encapsulate the second label 18 beneath the removable first label 12. Fig. 9C An exemplary multi-layer adhesive label 2 is shown, which includes a removable first label 12 and a second label 18 including a second adhesive 28, wherein the first label 12 includes an adhesive, such as a first adhesive 26, which is present on a portion of the removable first label 12, preferably on the entire first rear side 16 thereof, wherein the removable first label 12 is larger in size than the second label 18 and extends beyond the edge of the second label 18, and wherein a portion of the adhesive layer (such as the first adhesive 26) extends beyond the edge of the second label 18 to adhere to the object 10 to at least partially encapsulate the second label 18 beneath the removable first label 12. Fig.9D An exemplary multi-layer adhesive label 2 is shown, which includes a removable first label 12 and a second label 18 including a second adhesive 28, wherein the first label 12 includes an adhesive, such as a first adhesive 26, which is present on at least a portion of the removable first label 12, wherein the removable first label 12 is larger in size than the second label 18 and extends beyond the edge of the second label 18, and wherein a portion of the adhesive layer (such as the first adhesive 26) extends beyond the edge of the second label 18 to adhere to the object 10 to at least partially encapsulate the removable second label 18, and wherein at least a portion of the first rear side of the removable first label 12 does not include adhesive so that a user can peel off the removable first label 12 by pulling back the portion of the removable first label 12 that does not include adhesive.

[0060] In an exemplary embodiment, the multi-layer adhesive label 2 also includes a plurality of additional labels, for example, at least one third label (not shown) (or even possibly a fourth, fifth and sixth label, etc., stacked sequentially), which is slightly smaller than the second label 18 and located below it, so as to allow the user to continue to make labels by removing the topmost label to reveal the blank label below it. In some exemplary embodiments, there is at least a third label having a third front side and a third rear side, wherein the third front side is attached to the second rear side, and the third rear side is attached to the object 10. At least a portion of the second rear side 22 may have a means for adhering thereto. There may be at least one corner without adhesion, allowing the user to peel it off to reveal another label.

[0061] Figures 10A-10C 12A-12B illustrate various exemplary methods of attaching the multi-layer adhesive label 2 to the object 10. Fig. 10A A method of attaching a multi-layer adhesive label 2 to an object 10 is shown, including providing an object 10 such as a box (step 1010), attaching a second label 18 to the object 10 (step 1012), and attaching a detachable or removable first label 12 to the object 10 on the second label 18 (step 1014). Fig. 10B A method of attaching a multi-layer adhesive label 2 to an object 10 is shown, comprising providing an object 10, such as a box (step 1020), providing a multi-layer adhesive label according to any of the above embodiments (1022), and attaching the multi-layer adhesive label to the object 10 (1024). Fig. 10C A method of attaching a multi-layer adhesive label 2 to an object 10 is shown, including providing an object 10, such as a box (step 1030), attaching the second rear side 22 of the second label 18 to the object 10 (step 1032), and attaching an electrostatic adhesive film to the first rear side 16 of the removable first label 12 and then attaching it to at least a portion of the second front side 20 of the second label 18 (step 1034). Fig. 12A A method of attaching a multi-layer adhesive label 2 to an object 10 is shown, including providing an object 10 (e.g., a box) and a film applying device (step 1010), attaching a second label 18 to the object 10 (1012), applying a film to a second front side 20 of the second label 18 using the film applying device (1014), and attaching a removable first label 12 to the object on the second label 18 (step 1016). Fig. 12BA method of attaching a multi-layer adhesive label 2 to an object 10 is shown, including providing an object 10 (such as a box) and a film application device (step 1020), providing a multi-layer adhesive label 2 (1022), and attaching the multi-layer adhesive label 2 to the object 10 (step 1024). In an exemplary embodiment, a removable first label 12 attached to the object 10 covers at least a portion of a second front side 20 of a second label 18. In an exemplary embodiment, a method for manufacturing an object (such as a box) having at least a removable first label 12 and a second label 18 includes: attaching the second label 18 to a surface of the object, wherein the second label 18 has a second front side 20 and a second rear side; and removably attaching the removable first label 12 to the surface of the object, wherein the removable first label 12 is attached to the object and covers at least a portion of the second front side 20 of the second label 18. In an exemplary embodiment, attaching the second label 18 to the surface of the object includes applying an electrostatic charge to the second rear side 22 so that the second label 18 is removably held to the object 10 by cohesive forces. In an exemplary embodiment, attaching the second tag 18 to the surface of the object 10 includes applying an electrostatic charge to the second rear side 22 so that the second tag 18 is removably held to the object 10 by electrostatic adsorption forces. In an exemplary embodiment, attaching the second tag 18 to the surface of the object 10 includes attaching the second tag 18 to the object 10 by cohesion. In an exemplary embodiment, attaching the second tag 18 to the surface of the object 10 includes removably attaching the second tag 18 to the object 10 by cohesion.

[0062] In an exemplary embodiment, the removable first label 12 also includes instructions for the user to remove the removable first label 12 from the object or box 10 (e.g., remove "peel here" or other instructions printed on the removable first label itself, such as at a corner) to allow the user to write on the second label 18 that is still on the object or box 10. In some exemplary embodiments, the "peel here" or other instructions on the retail front side 14 of the removable first label 12 correspond to an area of ​​no adhesive, less adhesive, or weaker adhesive on the first rear side 16 of the removable first label 12. In some exemplary embodiments, the removable first label 12 or the object or box 10 carrying the multi-layer adhesive label 2 also includes instructions for the user to remove the removable first label 12 from the object or box 10 (e.g., "instructions for removing the removable first label on the instruction manual, retail packaging, or package") to allow the user to write on the second label 18 that is still on the object or box 10. In some exemplary embodiments, the removable first label 12 or the object or box 2 carrying the multi-layer adhesive label 10 includes instructions for the user to remove the removable first label 12 from the object or box 10 (e.g., "instructions for removing the removable first label on the instruction manual, retail packaging, or package"), and further instructions for the user to write on the second label 18 that is still on the object or box 10. In an exemplary embodiment, the removable first label 12 also includes a statement of a label with a writing area below, such as a blank label or any of the various writing areas described herein.

[0063] Figures 11A-11CA variety of exemplary kits are shown, which include an object such as a box, a multi-layer adhesive label 2, and instructions for a user describing how to use the multi-layer adhesive label 2. In an exemplary embodiment, the instructions include instructions for the user to remove the removable first label 12 from the object 10 such as a box (e.g., simply mark "peel here" or more detailed instructions at the corner of the removable first label 12) and write on the second label 18 still attached to the object 10. In an exemplary embodiment, the instructions also include instructions to instruct the user to remove the second label 18 and reposition the second label 18 (and / or the removable first label 12) to another location on the object. The instructions can be on any one or more of the removable first label 12 (such as "peel here", etc.), on a separate instruction sheet, on the retail packaging of the object 10, and / or the packaging of the object 10. In an exemplary embodiment, the instructions are located on the retail packaging of the object 10. In another embodiment, the multi-layer adhesive label 2 kit may include an applicator. After the user removes the removable first label 12, they can use the applicator to apply a film to the second label 18 to allow it to be written on and then removed with a wipe or solvent. Thus, instead of a film being applied during manufacturing, the user would be sold the ability to manufacture the labels at home.

[0064] Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to a roll of multi-layer adhesive labels 2, including a plurality of multi-layer adhesive labels 2 (a / k / a label backing material) according to any of the embodiments herein carried by a label liner roll (a / k / a label backing material). Figure 7 ).

[0065] Fig.13 The preparation of a multi-layer adhesive label 2 or a Figure 7 An exemplary method for preparing a roll of multi-layer adhesive labels 2 according to any of the embodiments herein carried by a label liner roll (a / k / a label backing material) as shown. In some exemplary embodiments, a first label is provided with a label stock that already has an adhesive on its rear side and is carried by a backing material. According to any of the above embodiments, retail information is printed on a removable first label 12 that includes an adhesive on its first rear side 16 (step 1310). Next, the backing material for the first label is removed and a viscosity reducing barrier, such as silicone oil or varnish, is applied to certain areas of the first rear side 16 of the removable first label 12 (step 1312). In an exemplary embodiment, as described herein, the viscosity reducing barrier is applied to multiple areas on the first rear side 16 of the removable first label 12 where the edge of the second label 18 will contact the removable first label 12 (see, for example, FIG. 13). Figure 6U-6X). In parallel with the preparation of the first label, a second label is prepared. The second label is provided with a label stock which already has an adhesive on its rear side and is carried by a backing material. Optionally, a polypropylene coating is then applied to the second front side 20 of the second label 18 (step 1314). Next, the second label 18 is die-cut to its preferred size (step 1316). The removable first label 12 and the second label 18 are then laminated together by applying the removable first label 12 (the backing material having been removed and the adhesion-reducing barrier having been applied) to the backing material of the second label on top of the second label 18, thereby causing the removable first label 12 and the second label 18 to be carried by the same label backing material (step 1318). Finally, if desired, the removable first label 12 is die-cut to its preferred size (step 1320).

[0066] Example

[0067] Example 1 - with Fig. 6A and 6L An exemplary multi-layer adhesive label is prepared with a construction of , wherein the second label is slightly smaller than and completely adhered to the removable first label. The removable first label is made of 54# synthetic paper, such as polypropylene with a thickness of 0.06mm, and has an acrylic solvent-based removable adhesive layer uniformly applied to the first rear side of the removable first label. The removable first label has retail information pre-printed on the first front side. The second label is made of 54# synthetic paper, such as polypropylene with a thickness of 0.06mm, and has an acrylic solvent-based removable adhesive layer uniformly applied to the second rear side of the second label. The entire front side of the second label is blank to form an area for writing with a writing instrument. The removable first label carries the second label. Two adhesives allow the multi-layer adhesive label to adhere to the surface of a box made of transparent PET, and the removable first label completely covers the second label. The first adhesive allows the removable first label to be manually peeled off from the box and can be replaced at different locations on the box. The second adhesive allows the second label to be manually peeled off from the box and can be replaced at different locations on the box. The front side of the second label allows writing with a writing instrument (such as SHARPIE brand permanent ink). The front side of the second label allows the SHARPIE brand permanent ink to be removed with an alcohol-based hand soap (PURELL brand).

[0068] Example 2 - The multi-layer adhesive labels of Example 1 were adhered to the surface of a box made of clear PET, with the removable first label completely covering the second label. The removable first label was manually peeled off the box and was replaceable at different locations on the box. The second label was manually peeled off the box and was replaceable at different locations on the box. The front side of the second label allowed writing with a writing instrument (e.g., SHARPIE brand permanent ink). The front side of the second label allowed the SHARPIE brand permanent ink to be removed with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (PURELL brand).

[0069] Example 3 - with Figure 6Q and 6R An exemplary multi-layer adhesive label is prepared in a configuration in which the second label 18 is slightly smaller than the removable first label and the adhesive-free area of ​​the removable first label ( Figure 6R ), the second label 18 is completely adhered to the removable first label. The removable first label is made of 54# synthetic paper, such as polypropylene with a thickness of 0.06 mm, and has an acrylic solvent-based removable adhesive layer uniformly applied to the first rear side of the removable first label, except for this area. The removable first label has retail information pre-printed on the front side. The removable first label also has the words "peel here" pre-printed on the front side adjacent to the corner on the front side, which corresponds to the area of ​​the removable first label without adhesive located at the corner of the second label ( Figure 6R ) to facilitate peeling the removable first label from the second label without lifting the corresponding corner of the second label. The second label is made of 54# synthetic paper, such as polypropylene with a thickness of 0.06mm, and has an acrylic solvent-based removable adhesive layer uniformly applied to the second rear side of the second label. The entire front side of the second label is blank to create an area for writing with a writing instrument. The removable first label carries the second label. Two adhesives allow the multi-layer adhesive label to be adhered to the surface of a box made of transparent PET, and the removable first label completely covers the second label. The first adhesive allows the removable first label to be manually peeled off from the box and can be replaced at different locations on the box. The second adhesive allows the second label to be manually peeled off from the box and can be replaced at different locations on the box. The front side of the second label allows writing with a writing instrument (such as SHARPIE brand permanent ink). The front side of the second label allows the SHARPIE brand permanent ink to be removed with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (PURELL brand).

[0070] Example 4 - The multi-layer adhesive labels of Example 3 were adhered to the surface of a box made of clear PET, with the removable first label completely covering the second label. The removable first label was manually peeled off the box (particularly by peeling off the corner marked "peel here") and could be replaced at different locations on the box. The second label was manually peeled off the box and could be replaced at different locations on the box. The front side of the second label allowed writing with a writing instrument (e.g., SHARPIE brand permanent ink). The front side of the second label allowed the SHARPIE brand permanent ink to be removed with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (PURELL brand).

[0071] Example 5 - with Figure 6C and 6N An exemplary multi-layer adhesive label is manufactured with a construction of, wherein the second label 18 is smaller than the removable first label and is not adhered to the first adhesive surrounding the periphery of the removable first label. The removable first label is made of 54# synthetic paper, such as polypropylene with a thickness of 0.06mm, and has an acrylic solvent-based removable adhesive layer applied to the periphery of the first rear side of the removable first label, and the remaining area without adhesive is larger than the second label. The removable first label has retail information pre-printed on the front side. The second label is made of 54# synthetic paper, such as polypropylene with a thickness of 0.06mm, and has an acrylic solvent-based removable adhesive layer uniformly applied to the second rear side of the second label. The entire second front side of the second label is blank to form an area for writing with a writing instrument. The removable first label does not carry the second label (in other exemplary embodiments, the removable first label carries the second label by electrostatic attachment). The two adhesives allow the multi-layer adhesive labels to be respectively attached to the surface of a box made of transparent PET, while the removable first label completely covers the second label applied first. The first adhesive allows the removable first label to be manually peeled off from the box and replaced at different positions on the box. The second adhesive allows the second label to be manually peeled from the box and replaced at different locations on the box. The front side of the second label allows writing with a writing instrument (such as SHARPIE brand permanent ink). The second front side of the second label allows the SHARPIE brand permanent ink to be removed with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (PURELL brand).

[0072] Example 6 - The multi-layer adhesive label of Example 5 is adhered to the surface of a box made of transparent PET, with the removable first label completely covering the previously applied second label, which is located in an area without adhesive. The removable first label can be manually peeled from the box at any corner and can be replaced at different locations on the box. The second label can be manually peeled from the box and can be replaced at different locations on the box. The second front side of the second label allows writing with a writing instrument (such as SHARPIE brand permanent ink). The front side of the second label allows the SHARPIE brand permanent ink to be removed with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (PURELL brand).

[0073] Example 7 - Figure 6U and 6V An exemplary multi-layer adhesive label is manufactured in a construction of wherein the second label 18 is smaller than the removable first label. The removable first label is made of 54# synthetic paper, such as polypropylene having a thickness of 0.06 mm, and has a layer of acrylic solvent-based removable adhesive pre-applied to the entire first rear side, and also includes eight (8) small areas of applied viscosity-reducing barrier so that the first adhesive is ineffective in the small areas, the small areas corresponding to the locations where the edge of the second label contacts the first rear side of the removable first label. The removable first label has retail information pre-printed on the front side. The second label is made of 54# synthetic paper, such as polypropylene having a thickness of 0.06 mm. The entire front side of the second label is blank to form an area for writing with a writing instrument. The removable first label carries the second label. The area of ​​the viscosity-reducing barrier allows the removable first label to be removed from the second label without peeling and removing any portion of the second label. The second adhesive allows the second label to be manually peeled from the box and replaced at different locations on the box. The front side of the second label allows writing with a writing instrument (such as SHARPIE brand permanent ink). The front side of the second label allows the SHARPIE brand permanent ink to be removed with an alcohol-based hand soap (PURELL brand).

[0074] Numerous other aspects, advantages and / or features of the general inventive concept will become more apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments, the claims, and the accompanying drawings attached hereto.

[0075] It should be understood that the scope of the general inventive concept is not intended to be limited to the specific exemplary embodiments shown and described herein. Based on the disclosure given, those skilled in the art will not only understand the general inventive concept and its attendant advantages, but will also find obvious various changes and modifications to the disclosed methods and systems. Therefore, it is intended to cover all such changes and modifications and any equivalents thereof that fall within the spirit and scope of the general inventive concept as described and claimed herein.

[0076] The content described above includes examples of one or more embodiments. Of course, it is impossible to describe each conceivable modification and change of the above-mentioned device or method in order to describe the above-mentioned aspects, but those of ordinary skill in the art can recognize that many further modifications and substitutions of various aspects are possible. For example, although the areas 34, 36, 38 without adhesive are shown as rectangles, other shapes such as circles and ovals and irregular shapes can be used. Therefore, the described aspects are intended to cover all such changes, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. In addition, with respect to the use of the term "comprise" in the detailed description or claims, this term is intended to be inclusive in a similar manner to that explained when the term "comprises" is used as a transition word in the claims.

[0077] Exemplary Embodiments

[0078] 1. A multi-layer adhesive label comprising:

[0079] a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side, wherein the first rear side includes a first adhesive on at least a portion of the first rear side;

[0080] a second label having a second front side and a second back side, wherein the second front side comprises an outer surface capable of being written on with a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side provides an area for writing with the writing instrument, wherein the writing is removable, and wherein the second label comprises means on at least a portion of the back side of the second label for attaching the second label to an object; and

[0081] wherein the first rear side is adhered to and removable from the second front side, wherein the first rear side covers at least a portion of the second front side of the second label, and the removable first label carries the second label.

[0082] 1B. A multi-layer adhesive label comprising:

[0083] a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side, wherein the first rear side includes a first adhesive on at least a portion of the first rear side;

[0084] a second label having a second front side and a second back side, wherein the second front side comprises an outer surface capable of being written on with a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side provides an area for writing with a writing instrument, and wherein the second label comprises means on at least a portion of its back side for attaching the second label to an object; and

[0085] wherein the first rear side is adhered to and removable from the second front side, wherein the first rear side covers at least a portion of the second label and the first label carries the second label; and

[0086] Therein, the means for attaching the second tag allows the second tag to be removed from the surface of the object and repositioned on the same or another surface of the object (the same surface of the object or a different surface).

[0087] 1C. A box having a multi-layer adhesive label adhered thereto, the multi-layer adhesive label comprising:

[0088] a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side, wherein the first rear side includes a first adhesive on at least a portion of the first rear side to adhere the removable first label to the box;

[0089] a second label having a second front side and a second rear side, wherein the second front side includes an outer surface that is writable with a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side provides an area for writing with the writing instrument, wherein the writing is removable, and wherein the second label includes means on at least a portion of its second rear side for attaching the second label to the box; and

[0090] Wherein, the removable first label at least partially covers the second front side of the second label.

[0091] 1D. A box having a multi-layer adhesive label adhered thereto, the multi-layer adhesive label comprising:

[0092] a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side, wherein the first rear side includes a first adhesive on at least a portion of the first rear side to adhere the removable first label to the box;

[0093] a second label having a second front side and a second rear side, wherein the second front side comprises an outer surface capable of being written on with a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side provides an area for writing with the writing instrument, and wherein the second label comprises means on at least a portion of its rear side for attaching the second label to the box; and

[0094] wherein the removable first label at least partially covers the second front side of the second label; and

[0095] Therein, the means for attaching the second tag allows the second tag to be removed from a surface of the box and repositioned on a surface of the box (the same surface or a different surface of the object).

[0096] 1E. A kit comprising the box of any of embodiments 1C or 1D, and further comprising instructions for a user to remove the removable first label from the box and write on the second label still on the box.

[0097] 1F. A roll of multi-layer adhesive labels, comprising: a plurality of multi-layer adhesive labels according to any one of the embodiments herein carried by a label liner roll (a / k / a label backing material).

[0098] 1G. A method for making a box having multiple layers of adhesive labels attached thereto, comprising:

[0099] Provide boxes;

[0100] Providing a multi-layer adhesive label according to any embodiment herein having a removable first label and a second label having a second front side and a second back side; and

[0101] The multi-layer adhesive label is adhered to a surface of the box, wherein the removable first label is adhered to the box and covers at least a portion of the second front side of the second label.

[0102] 1H. A method for manufacturing a box having at least a first removable label and a second removable label, the method comprising:

[0103] attaching the second label to a surface of the box, wherein the second label has a second front side and a second back side; and

[0104] The removable first label is removably adhered to the surface of the box, wherein the removable first label is adhered to the box and covers at least a portion of the second front side of the second label.

[0105] 1J. A multi-layer adhesive label comprising:

[0106] a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side, wherein the first rear side includes a first adhesive on at least a portion of the first rear side;

[0107] a second tag having a second front side and a second rear side, wherein the second front side comprises an outer surface capable of being written on with a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side provides an area for writing with a writing instrument, and wherein the second tag comprises means on at least a portion of its rear side for attaching the second tag to an object; and

[0108] wherein the first rear side is adhered to and removable from the second front side, wherein the first rear side covers at least a portion of the second label and the removable first label carries the second label; and

[0109] wherein the removable first label also includes instructions for a user to remove the removable first label from the object (e.g., "peel here" or other instructions to remove the removable first label), the instructions are printed on the retail front side of the removable first label (e.g., at a corner), and allow the user to write on the second label while it is still on the object.

[0110] 1K. A box having a multi-layer adhesive label adhered thereto, the multi-layer adhesive label comprising:

[0111] a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side, wherein the first rear side includes a first adhesive on at least a portion of the first rear side to adhere the removable first label to the box;

[0112] a second label having a second front side and a second rear side, wherein the second front side comprises an outer surface capable of being written on with a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side provides an area for writing with the writing instrument, and wherein the second label comprises means on at least a portion of its rear side for attaching the second label to the box; and

[0113] wherein the removable first label at least partially covers the second front side of the second label; and

[0114] The removable first label also includes instructions for a user to remove the removable first label from the box (e.g., "peel here" or other instructions for removing the removable first label), the instructions are printed on a retail front side (e.g., a corner) of the removable first label, and allow the user to write on a second label that is still on the box.

[0115] 1L. A multi-layer adhesive label or box according to Example 1J or Example 1K, wherein "peel here" or other instructions on the front side of the removable first label correspond to an area of ​​no adhesive, neutral adhesive, less adhesive or weaker adhesive on the first rear side of the removable first label.

[0116] 1M. A multi-layer adhesive label comprising:

[0117] a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side, wherein the first rear side includes a first adhesive on at least a portion of the first rear side;

[0118] a second label having a second front side and a second back side, wherein the second front side comprises an outer surface capable of being written on with a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side provides an area for writing with a writing instrument, and wherein the second label comprises means on at least a portion of its back side for attaching the second label to an object; and

[0119] wherein the first rear side is adhered to and removable from at least one of the object or the second front side, wherein the first rear side covers at least a portion of the second label, and the removable first label carries the second label by electrostatic charge or cohesive forces between the second front side and the first rear side; and

[0120] Therein, the means for attaching the second tag allows the second tag to be removed from the surface of the object and repositioned on the same or another surface of the object (the same surface of the object or a different surface).

[0121] 1N. A multi-layer adhesive label comprising:

[0122] a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side, wherein the first rear side includes a first adhesive on at least a portion of the first rear side;

[0123] a second label having a second front side and a second rear side, wherein the second front side comprises an outer surface capable of being written on with a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side provides an area for writing with the writing instrument, wherein the writing is removable, and wherein the second label comprises means on at least a portion of its rear side for attaching the second label to an object; and

[0124] wherein the first rear side is adhered to and removable from at least one of the object or the second front side, wherein the first rear side comprises at least one area of ​​the adhesion-reducing barrier adjacent to the second front side (e.g., where the corners and / or edges of the second label are located when the two labels are attached); and

[0125] Therein, the means for attaching the second tag allows the second tag to be removed from the surface of the object and repositioned on the same or another surface of the object (the same surface of the object or a different surface).

[0126] 2. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the area for writing comprises at least 50% of the area of ​​the second front side.

[0127] 3. The multi-layer attachment label or method or box or kit according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the area for writing comprises a blank area covering at least 50% of the area of ​​the second front side.

[0128] 4. A multilayer label or method or box or kit according to any one of Examples 1-1M or 2, wherein the area for writing includes some printing content that is light enough to avoid blurring the writing content in black ink using a pen or permanent marker.

[0129] 5. A multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit according to embodiment 4, wherein the printed content includes an image applied to the second label, and the image is light enough to avoid obscuring the content written in black ink on the second front side of the second label using a pen or permanent marker.

[0130] 6. A multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit according to Example 4, wherein the printed content includes a pattern applied to the second label, and the pattern is light enough to avoid obscuring the content written on the second front side of the second label with black ink using a pen or permanent marker.

[0131] 7. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit of any preceding embodiment, wherein the first adhesive of the removable first label is removably adhered to at least 10% of an area of ​​the second front side of the second label.

[0132] 8. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the entire second front side of the second label is adhered to and removable from the first adhesive of the removable first label.

[0133] 9. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit of any preceding embodiment, wherein the means for attaching the second label to an object comprises a second adhesive on at least a portion of the second rear side.

[0134] 10. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit of embodiment 9, wherein the first adhesive and the second adhesive are the same adhesive.

[0135] 11. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit of embodiment 9, wherein the first adhesive and the second adhesive are different and the second adhesive is stronger than the first adhesive.

[0136] 12. A multilayer adhesive label or method or box or kit according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the means for attaching the second label to an object includes an electrostatic charge or cohesive force that causes the second label to removably adhere to the surface of the object, wherein the surface is made of any of the following: polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, bio-resin, metal, powder-coated metal, wood, glass or ceramic.

[0137] 13. A multi-layer label or method or box or kit according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the area for writing on the second front side can be written on with a permanent marker (e.g., SHARPIE brand), and wherein the content written with the permanent marker can be removed from the second front side with a solvent.

[0138] 14. A multi-layer label or method or box or kit according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the area for writing on the second front side is writable with a permanent marker (e.g., SHARPIE brand), and wherein the content written with the permanent marker can be removed from the second front side using an alcohol-containing solvent (e.g., 70% or higher isopropyl alcohol).

[0139] 15. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit of embodiment 13, wherein the permanent marker writing is removable from the second front side using an alcohol solvent.

[0140] 16. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit of embodiment 13, wherein the content written by the permanent marker can be removed from the second front side using a solvent, and the solvent includes at least one of the following: ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, caprylyl glycol, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, tocopheryl acetate, acrylates / C10-30 alkyl acrylate copolymer, aminomethyl propanol.

[0141] 17. The multi-layer attachment label or method or box or kit of any preceding embodiment, wherein the means for attaching the second label allows the second label to be removed from and repositioned on a surface of the object.

[0142] 18. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit of any preceding embodiment, wherein the permanent marker writing is removable using a second object.

[0143] 19. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit of embodiment 18, wherein the second object is a wipe.

[0144] 20. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit of embodiment 18, wherein the second object is a dry erase eraser.

[0145] 21. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit of any preceding embodiment wherein the front side of the second label has a dry erase coating.

[0146] 22. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the front side of the second label has a composite coating made of recycled material.

[0147] 23. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the removable first label completely covers the second front side of the second label.

[0148] 24. A multi-layer attaching label or method or box or kit according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the first adhesive is only arranged on the periphery of the first rear side surface or on a portion of the periphery of the first rear side surface (for example, only on the corners, only on the upper and lower edges, or only on the left and right edges) so that at least the central area of ​​the first rear side surface is free of adhesive.

[0149] 25. A multi-layer attaching label or method or box or kit according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the first adhesive is only on the periphery of the first rear side or on a portion of the periphery of the first rear side (for example, only on the corners, upper and lower edges, or only on the left and right edges), so that at least the central area of ​​the first rear side is at least as large as the second label without adhesive, so that the removable first label can cover the second front side of the second label without adhering to it.

[0150] 26. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit of any preceding embodiment wherein adhesive is present only on the outer corners of the first rear side of the removable first label.

[0151] 27. A multi-layer label or method or box or kit according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein there is no adhesive on at least one corner of the first rear side of the removable first label covering a portion of the second label, so that when the corner is removed, the adhesive on the first rear side will not lift up the corresponding corner of the second label located underneath it.

[0152] 28. A multi-layer label or method or box or kit according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein there is no adhesive on the outer corners of the first rear side of the removable first label that covers a portion of the second label, so that when any corner is removed, the adhesive on the first rear side will not lift up the corresponding corner of the second label located underneath it.

[0153] 29. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit of any preceding embodiment, wherein after the removable first label is removed from the object, the second rear side of the second label remains attached to the object.

[0154] 30. The kit of Example 1E, wherein the instructions further include instructions for a user to remove the second label and reposition the second label to another location on the box.

[0155] 31. The kit of any one of Embodiments 1E or 30, wherein the instructions are on a removable first label.

[0156] 32. The kit of any one of Embodiments 1E or 30, wherein the instructions are on a sheet of instructions.

[0157] 33. The kit of any one of Embodiments 1E or 30, wherein the instructions are on retail packaging of the box.

[0158] 34. The kit of any one of Embodiments 1E or 30, wherein the instructions are on packaging for the box.

[0159] 35. The kit of any one of Embodiments 1E or 30, wherein the instructions are located on a wrapping of the box.

[0160] 36. The kit of any one of Embodiments 1E or 30, wherein the instructions are located on a retail package for the box.

[0161] 37. The method of embodiment 1H, wherein attaching the second label to the surface of the box includes applying an electrostatic charge to the second rear side such that the second label is removably retained to the box by cohesive force.

[0162] 38. The method of embodiment 1H, wherein attaching the second label to the surface of the box includes applying a static charge to the second rear side such that the second label is removably retained to the box by a static cling force.

[0163] 39. The method of embodiment 1H, wherein attaching the second tag to the surface of the box comprises attaching the second tag to the box by cohesion.

[0164] 40. The method of embodiment 1H, wherein attaching the second label to the surface of the box comprises removably attaching the second label to the box by cohesive means.

[0165] 41. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the removable first label is transparent, translucent and / or opaque.

[0166] 42. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the removable first label is one of transparent, translucent or opaque.

[0167] 43. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the second label is transparent, translucent and / or opaque.

[0168] 44. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the second label is one of transparent, translucent or opaque.

[0169] 45. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit of any preceding embodiment, wherein the first front side of the second label further comprises a polypropylene coating.

[0170] 46. ​​The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit of any preceding embodiment, wherein the removable first label includes point-of-sale text.

[0171] 47. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit of any preceding embodiment, wherein the removable first label includes point-of-sale text indicating at least a product description and a trademark.

[0172] 48. A multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the removable first label includes selling point text, which indicates one or more of the following: product description, trademark and product identifier (such as product number and / or UPC code), and also includes a bar code.

[0173] 49. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit of any preceding embodiment, wherein a cohesive force is created between the second front side of the second label and the box or object to which the second label is applied.

[0174] 50. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit of any preceding embodiment, wherein a cohesive force is created between the second front side of the second label and the first rear side of the removable first label.

[0175] 51. A multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the second front side of the second label is removably attached to the first rear side of the removable first label by static adhesion before the removable first label is applied to the box or object.

[0176] 52. A multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein, after the removable first label is removed from the box or object, the second front side of the second label is removably attached to the first rear side of the removable first label by electrostatic adhesion, so that the second label can be removed from the removed removable first label and reapplied to the box or object.

[0177] 53. A multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein, before the removable first label is applied to the box or object and after the removable first label is removed from the box or object, the second front side of the second label is removably attached to the first rear side of the removable first label by electrostatic adhesion, so that the second label can be removed from the removed removable first label and reapplied to the box or object.

[0178] 54. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit of any preceding embodiment, wherein the removable first label is removable and repositionable.

[0179] 55. The multi-layer attachment label or method or box or kit of any preceding embodiment, wherein both the first label and the second label are removable and repositionable.

[0180] 56. A multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the removable first label also includes instructions for a user to remove the removable first label from the box (e.g., "peel here" or other instructions to remove the removable first label), the instructions are printed on the retail front side (e.g., a corner) of the removable first label, and allow the user to write on the second label that is still on the object or box.

[0181] 57. A multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the removable first label also includes instructions for the user to remove the removable first label from the box (e.g., "peel here" or other instructions to remove the removable first label), the instructions are printed on the retail front side (e.g., a corner) of the removable first label, and also instructs the user to write on the second label that is still on the object or box.

[0182] 58. A multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the first rear side has an adhesive-free area, wherein the adhesive-free area is formed by applying a viscosity-reducing barrier to the rear side of the removable first label locally on the adhesive to produce an area of ​​the removable first label having a barrier between the adhesive and the second label to produce an area of ​​the removable first label that is actually non-sticky (even though it has adhesive).

[0183] 59. A multilayer adhesive label or method or box or kit according to any of the preceding embodiments, further comprising an adhesive-free area created by a viscosity-reducing barrier applied locally to the back side of the adhesive of the removable first label to create an area of ​​the removable first label having a barrier between the adhesive and the second label to create an area of ​​the removable first label that is virtually non-sticky (even though it has adhesive).

[0184] 60. According to any of the above embodiments of the multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit, the removable first label also includes an area of ​​​​acid-reducing barrier, and the area of ​​​​the adhesive reduction barrier is applied to the back side of the removable first label locally between the adhesive and the second label.

[0185] 61. According to any one of the aforementioned embodiments of the multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit, the removable first label also includes an area of ​​the viscosity reduction barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label, and the area is local to the adhesive between the adhesive and the second label, close to the outer edge of the second label, so that when the first label is adhered to the second label, the outer edge of the second label is substantially within the area of ​​the viscosity reduction barrier.

[0186] 62. According to any of the above embodiments, the multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit, the removable first label also includes multiple areas of one or more of (i) no adhesive, (ii) reduced adhesive, (iii) neutralized adhesive and / or (ii) reduced viscosity barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label, wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, the multiple areas are located locally on the outer edge of the adhesive near the second label.

[0187] 63. According to any of the above embodiments, the multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit, the removable first label also includes one or more of (i) no adhesive, (ii) reduced adhesive, (iii) neutralized adhesive and / or (ii) reduced viscosity barrier in approximately 6-12 areas on the first rear side of the removable first label, wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, the multiple areas are located locally near the outer edge of the second label.

[0188] 64. According to any of the above embodiments, the multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit further comprises about 8 areas of an adhesion-reducing barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label, wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, the multiple areas are located near each corner of the outer edge of the second label and along at least one of the top, bottom and / or side of the outer edge of the second label.

[0189] 65. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit of any preceding embodiment, the second label further comprising an area of ​​adhesion-reducing barrier on the second front side of the second label.

[0190] 66. According to any of the above embodiments, the multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit, the second label also includes multiple areas of one or more adhesion reducing barriers on the second front side of the second label, wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, the multiple areas are located near the outer edge of the second label.

[0191] 67. The multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit of any preceding embodiment, the second label further comprising about 6-12 areas of an adhesion reducing barrier on the second front side of the second label.

[0192] 68. According to any of the above embodiments, the multi-layer adhesive label or method or box or kit, the second label also includes about 8 viscosity reduction barrier areas on the second front side of the second label, wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, the multiple areas are located near each corner of the outer edge of the second label and along at least one of the top, bottom and / or side of the outer edge of the second label.

[0193] 69. A multi-layer adhesive label comprising:

[0194] a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side, wherein the first rear side includes a first adhesive on at least a portion of the first rear side;

[0195] a second label having a second front side and a second back side, wherein the second front side comprises an outer surface capable of being written on with a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side comprises an area for writing with a writing instrument, and wherein the second label comprises a second adhesive on at least a portion of the second back side; and

[0196] wherein the first rear side is adhered to and removable from the second front side;

[0197] wherein the first rear side covers at least a portion of the second label, the first label carries the second label, and the first label is removable from the second label; and

[0198] The writing area of ​​the second front side surface can be written with a permanent marker (eg, SHARPIE brand), and the content written with the permanent marker can be removed from the second front side surface with a solvent.

[0199] 70. The multi-layer adhesive label of embodiment 69, wherein the second rear side of the second label remains attached to the object after the removable first label is removed from the object.

[0200] 71. The multi-layer adhesive label of any one of embodiments 69-70, wherein the second adhesive allows the second label to be removed from a surface of an object and repositioned on the same surface or another surface of the object.

[0201] 72. The multilayer adhesive label of any one of embodiments 69-71, wherein the solvent capable of removing the permanent marker from the second front side comprises at least one of ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, caprylyl glycol, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, tocopheryl acetate, acrylates / C10-30 alkyl acrylate copolymer, aminomethyl propanol.

[0202] 73. A multilayer adhesive label according to any one of embodiments 69-72, wherein there is no adhesive at at least one corner of the first rear side of the removable first label, or there is reduced adhesive, a neutralized adhesive, or a viscosity-reducing barrier, or some other structure for reducing adhesion between the first label and the second label.

[0203] 74. The multi-layer adhesive label of any one of embodiments 69-73, wherein the removable first label includes point-of-sale text on its retail front side.

[0204] 75. A multilayer adhesive label according to any of embodiments 69-74, wherein the removable first label further comprises a plurality of one or more of the following regions: (i) no adhesive, (ii) reduced adhesive, (iii) neutralized adhesive, and / or (ii) an adhesion reducing barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label, and wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, the plurality of regions are located locally on the outer edge of the second label.

[0205] 76. A multilayer adhesive label according to any one of embodiments 69-75, wherein the removable first label comprises approximately 6-12 areas of the viscosity reducing barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label, and wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, one of the areas is located on at least one corner of the second label and another of the areas is located above the outer edge of the second label.

[0206] 77. A multilayer adhesive label according to any one of embodiments 69-76, wherein the 6-12 areas of the viscosity reduction barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label are spaced apart from the outer edge of the first label, and wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, four of the areas are located on corresponding corners of the second label and the other areas of the areas are located on one or more edges of the second label.

[0207] 78. A box having a multi-layer adhesive label adhered thereto, the multi-layer adhesive label comprising:

[0208] a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side, wherein the first rear side includes a first adhesive on at least a portion of the first rear side to adhere the removable first label to the box;

[0209] a second label having a second front side and a second back side, wherein the second front side includes an outer surface capable of being written on with a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side provides an area for writing with the writing instrument, and wherein the second label includes formations on at least a portion of the back side for attaching the second label to the box; and

[0210] wherein the removable first label and the second label are attached to the box, the removable first label at least partially covering the second front side of the second label, and further wherein the first label is removable from the box and the second label while keeping the second label attached to the box; and

[0211] The writing area of ​​the second front side surface can be written with a permanent marker (eg, SHARPIE brand), and the content written with the permanent marker can be removed from the second front side surface with a solvent.

[0212] 79. The box of embodiment 78, wherein the second rear side of the second label remains attached to the box after the removable first label is removed from the box.

[0213] 80. The box of any one of embodiments 78 to 79, wherein the construction for attaching the second label allows the second label to be removed from a surface of the box and repositioned on a surface of the box (the same surface or a different surface of the box).

[0214] 81. The box of any one of embodiments 78 to 80, wherein the solvent capable of removing the permanent marker from the second front side comprises at least one of ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, caprylyl glycol, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, tocopheryl acetate, acrylates / C10-30 alkyl acrylate copolymer, aminomethyl propanol.

[0215] 82. A box according to any one of embodiments 78 to 81, wherein there is no adhesive at at least one corner of the first rear side of the removable first label, or there is reduced adhesive, a neutralized adhesive, or a viscosity-reducing barrier, or some other structure for reducing adhesion between the first label and the second label.

[0216] 83. A box according to any one of embodiments 78 to 82, wherein the removable first label further includes multiple areas of one or more of: (i) no adhesive, (ii) reduced adhesive, (iii) neutralized adhesive, and / or (ii) a reduced adhesion barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label, and wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, the multiple areas are located on the layout of the first adhesive on the outer edge of the second label.

[0217] 84. A box according to any of embodiments 78-83, wherein the removable first label includes approximately 6-12 areas of the viscosity reduction barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label, and wherein, when the first label is adhered to the second label, some of the areas are located on at least one corner of the second label and others of the areas are located on the outer edge of the second label.

[0218] 85. A box according to any one of embodiments 78-84, wherein 6-12 areas of the adhesion reduction barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label are spaced apart from the outer edge of the first label, and wherein, when the first label is adhered to the second label, four of the areas are located on corresponding corners of the second label and the remaining areas are located on one or more edges of the second label.

[0219] 86. A kit comprising the box according to any one of embodiments 78 to 85, and further comprising instructions for a user to remove the removable first label from the box and write on the second label still on the box.

[0220] 87. A kit comprising a box having adhered thereto the multi-layer adhesive label of any one of embodiments 69 to 77, and further comprising instructions for a user to remove the removable first label from the box and write on the second label still on the box.

[0221] 88. A multi-layer adhesive label comprising:

[0222] a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side, wherein the first rear side includes a first adhesive on the first rear side;

[0223] a second label having a second front side and a second back side, wherein the second front side comprises an outer surface writable with a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side comprises an area for writing with the writing instrument, and wherein the second label comprises a second adhesive on the second back side; and

[0224] wherein the writing area of ​​the second front side surface can be written with a permanent marker (e.g., SHARPIE brand), and wherein the content written with the permanent marker can be removed from the second front side surface with a solvent;

[0225] wherein the first rear side is adhered to and removable from the second front side;

[0226] wherein the first rear side covers the second label, and the first label carries the second label;

[0227] wherein the removable first label further comprises a plurality of regions of an adhesive-reducing barrier on a first rear side of the removable first label, wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, the plurality of regions are located locally of the first adhesive proximate an outer edge of the second label;

[0228] Therein, the configuration for attaching the second tag allows the second tag to be removed from the surface of the object and repositioned on the same or another surface of the object (the same surface of the object or a different surface).

[0229] 89. A method for making a box having multiple layers of adhesive labels attached thereto, comprising:

[0230] Provide boxes;

[0231] providing a multi-layer adhesive label according to any one of embodiments 69-77, and

[0232] The multi-layer adhesive label is adhered to a surface of the box, wherein the removable first label is adhered to the box and covers at least a portion of the second front side of the second label.

[0233] 90. A method of preparing a multi-layer adhesive label, comprising:

[0234] providing a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side, wherein the first rear side includes a first adhesive on at least a portion of the first rear side;

[0235] applying an adhesion reducing barrier to at least one adhesive area on the first rear side of the removable first label;

[0236] providing a second label having a second front side and a second back side, wherein the second front side comprises an outer surface capable of being written with a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side comprises an area for writing with the writing instrument, and wherein the second label comprises a second adhesive on at least a portion of the second back side; and

[0237] The removable first label and the second label are laminated together by applying the removable first label over the second label such that the removable first label carries the second label.

[0238] 91. A multi-layer adhesive label comprising:

[0239] a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side, wherein the first rear side includes a first adhesive on at least a portion of the first rear side;

[0240] a second label having a second front side and a second back side, wherein the second front side comprises an outer surface capable of being written on with a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side comprises an area for writing with a writing instrument, and wherein the second label comprises a second adhesive on at least a portion of the second back side; and

[0241] wherein the first rear side is adhered to and removable from the second front side;

[0242] wherein the first rear side covers at least a portion of the second label, the first label carries the second label, and the first label is removable from the second label; and

[0243] The writing area of ​​the second front side surface can be written with a permanent marker (eg, SHARPIE brand), and the content written with the permanent marker can be removed from the second front side surface with a solvent.

[0244] 92. The multi-layer adhesive label of embodiment 91, wherein the second rear side of the second label remains attached to the object after the removable first label is removed from the object.

[0245] 93. The multi-layer adhesive label of any one of embodiments 91-92, wherein the second adhesive allows the second label to be removed from a surface of an object and repositioned on the same surface or another surface of the object.

[0246] 94. A multilayer adhesive label according to any one of embodiments 91-93, wherein the solvent capable of removing the permanent marker from the second front side comprises at least one of the following: ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, caprylyl glycol, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, tocopheryl acetate, acrylates / C10-30 alkyl acrylate copolymer, aminomethyl propanol.

[0247] 95. A multilayer adhesive label according to any one of embodiments 91-94, wherein there is no adhesive at at least one corner of the first rear side of the removable first label, or there is reduced adhesive, a neutralized adhesive, or an adhesion-reducing barrier, or some other structure for reducing adhesion between the first label and the second label.

[0248] 96. A multilayer adhesive label according to any one of embodiments 91-95, wherein the removable first label further includes multiple areas of one or more of the following: (i) no adhesive, (ii) reduced adhesive, (iii) neutralized adhesive, and / or (ii) an adhesion reduction barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label, and wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, the multiple areas are located locally on the outer edge of the second label.

[0249] 97. A multilayer adhesive label according to any one of embodiments 91-96, wherein the removable first label includes approximately 6-12 areas of adhesion reducing barriers on the first rear side of the removable first label, and wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, some of the areas are located on at least one corner of the second label and others of the areas are located on the outer edge of the second label.

[0250] 98. A multilayer adhesive label according to any one of embodiments 91-97, wherein the 6-12 areas of the viscosity reducing barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label are spaced apart from the outer edge of the first label, and wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, four of the areas are located on corresponding corners of the second label, and the other areas of the areas are located on one or more edges of the second label.

[0251] 99. A box having attached thereto the multi-layer adhesive label from any one of embodiments 91 to 98.

[0252] 100. A kit comprising:

[0253] Boxes; and

[0254] The multi-layer adhesive label of any one of embodiments 91 to 98, secured to the box; and

[0255] Instructions for a user to remove the removable first label from the box and write on the second label still on the box.

[0256] 101. A method for making a box having multiple layers of adhesive labels attached thereto, comprising:

[0257] Provide boxes;

[0258] Providing a multi-layer adhesive label according to any one of embodiments 91-98; and

[0259] The multi-layer adhesive label is adhered to a surface of the box, wherein the removable first label is adhered to the box and covers at least a portion of the second front side of the second label.

[0260] 102. A multi-layer adhesive label comprising:

[0261] a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side, wherein the first rear side includes a first adhesive on at least a portion of the first rear side;

[0262] a second label having a second front side and a second back side, wherein the second front side comprises an outer surface capable of being written on with a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side comprises an area for writing with a writing instrument, and wherein the second label comprises a second adhesive on at least a portion of the second back side; and

[0263] wherein the first rear side is adhered to and removable from the second front side;

[0264] wherein the first rear side covers at least a portion of the second label, the first label carries the second label, and the first label is removable from the second label; and

[0265] Therein, the second adhesive allows the second label to be removed from the surface of the object and repositioned on the same surface or another surface of the object.

[0266] 103. The multi-layer adhesive label of embodiment 102, wherein after the removable first label is removed from the object, the second rear side of the second label remains adhered to the object.

[0267] 104. The multilayer adhesive label of any one of embodiments 102-103, wherein the area for writing on the second front side can be written with a permanent marker (e.g., SHARPIE brand), and wherein the content written with the permanent marker can be removed from the second front side with a solvent.

[0268] 105. The multilayer adhesive label according to any one of embodiments 102-104, wherein the solvent capable of removing the permanent marker from the second front side comprises at least one of the following: ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, caprylyl glycol, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, tocopheryl acetate, acrylates / C10-30 alkyl acrylate copolymer, aminomethyl propanol.

[0269] 106. A multilayer adhesive label according to any one of embodiments 102-105, wherein at least one corner of the first rear side of the removable first label is free of adhesive, or has reduced adhesive, a neutralized adhesive, or a viscosity-reducing barrier, or some other structure for reducing adhesion between the first label and the second label.

[0270] 107. The multi-layer adhesive label of any one of embodiments 102-106, wherein the removable first label includes point-of-sale text on its retail front side.

[0271] 108. A multilayer adhesive label according to any one of embodiments 102-107, wherein the removable first label further includes multiple areas of one or more of the following: (i) no adhesive, (ii) reduced adhesive, (iii) neutralized adhesive, and / or (ii) an adhesion reduction barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label, and wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, the multiple areas are located locally on the outer edge of the second label.

[0272] 109. A multilayer adhesive label according to any one of embodiments 102-108, wherein the removable first label comprises approximately 6-12 areas of the viscosity reducing barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label, and wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, a portion of the areas are located on at least one corner of the second label and another portion of the areas are located on the outer edge of the second label.

[0273] 110. A multilayer adhesive label according to any one of embodiments 102-109, wherein 6-12 areas of the adhesion reducing barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label are spaced apart from the outer edge of the first label, and wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, four of the areas are located on corresponding corners of the second label and the remaining areas are located on one or more edges of the second label.

[0274] 111. A box having a multi-layer adhesive label adhered thereto, the multi-layer adhesive label comprising:

[0275] a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side, wherein the first rear side includes a first adhesive on at least a portion of the first rear side to adhere the removable first label to the box;

[0276] a second label having a second front side and a second rear side, wherein the second front side comprises an outer surface capable of being written on with a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side provides an area for writing with the writing instrument, and wherein the second label comprises means on at least a portion of the rear side for attaching the second label to the box; and

[0277] wherein the removable first label and the second label are attached to the box, the removable first label at least partially covering the second front side of the second label, and further wherein the first label can be removed from the box and the second label while maintaining the second label attached to the box; and

[0278] Among other things, the configuration for attaching the second label allows the second label to be removed from a surface of the box and repositioned on a surface of the box (either the same surface or a different surface of the box).

[0279] 112. The box of embodiment 111, wherein the second rear side of the second label remains attached to the box after the removable first label is removed from the box.

[0280] 113. A box according to any one of embodiments 111 to 112, wherein the area for writing on the second front side is capable of being written with a permanent marker (e.g., SHARPIE brand), and wherein the content written with the permanent marker can be removed from the second front side with a solvent, wherein the solvent capable of removing the permanent marker from the second front side comprises at least one of the following: ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, caprylyl glycol, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, tocopheryl acetate, acrylates / C10-30 alkyl acrylate copolymer, aminomethyl propanol.

[0281] 114. A box according to any one of embodiments 111-113, wherein at least one corner of the first rear side of the removable first label is free of adhesive, or has reduced adhesive, a neutralized adhesive, or a viscosity-reducing barrier, or some other construction for reducing adhesion between the first and second labels.

[0282] 115. A box according to any of embodiments 111-114, wherein the removable first label further includes multiple areas of one or more of: (i) no adhesive, (ii) reduced adhesive, (iii) neutralized adhesive, and / or (ii) an adhesion reduction barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label, and wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, the multiple areas are located locally on the outer edge of the second label.

[0283] 116. A box according to any one of embodiments 111-115, wherein the removable first label includes approximately 6-12 areas of the viscosity reduction barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label, and wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, some of the areas are located on at least one corner of the second label and others of the areas are located on the outer edge of the second label.

[0284] 117. A box according to any one of embodiments 111-116, wherein, when the first label is adhered to the second label, an area of ​​6-12 adhesion reduction barriers on the first rear side of the removable first label is spaced apart from the outer edge of the first label, and wherein four of the areas are located on corresponding corners of the second label and the remaining areas are located on one or more edges of the second label.

[0285] 118. A kit comprising the box according to any one of embodiments 111-116, and further comprising instructions for a user to remove a removable first label from the box and write on a second label still on the box.

[0286] 119. A kit comprising a box having a multi-layer adhesive label according to any of embodiments 102-110 adhered thereto, and further comprising instructions for a user to remove the removable first label from the box and write on the second label still on the box.

[0287] 120. A multi-layer adhesive label comprising:

[0288] a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side, wherein the first rear side includes a first adhesive on the first rear side;

[0289] a second label having a second front side and a second back side, wherein the second front side comprises an outer surface writable with a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side comprises an area for writing with the writing instrument, and wherein the second label comprises a second adhesive on the second back side; and

[0290] wherein the area for writing on the second front side can be written with a permanent marker (e.g., SHARPIE brand), and wherein the content written with the permanent marker can be removed from the second front side with a solvent;

[0291] wherein the first rear side is adhered to and removable from the second front side;

[0292] wherein the first rear side covers the second label, and the first label carries the second label;

[0293] wherein the removable first label further comprises a plurality of regions of an adhesion-reducing barrier on a first rear side of the removable first label, wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, the plurality of regions are located locally on the first adhesive proximate an outer edge of the second label;

[0294] Therein, the configuration for attaching the second tag allows the second tag to be removed from the surface of the object and repositioned on the same or another surface of the object (the same surface of the object or a different surface).

[0295] 121. A method for making a box having multiple layers of adhesive labels attached thereto, comprising:

[0296] Provide a feed box;

[0297] Providing a multi-layer adhesive label according to any one of embodiments 102 to 110; and

[0298] The multi-layer adhesive label is adhered to a surface of the box, wherein the removable first label is adhered to the box and covers at least a portion of the second front side of the second label.

[0299] 122. A method of preparing a multi-layer adhesive label, comprising:

[0300] providing a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side, wherein the first rear side includes a first adhesive on at least a portion of the first rear side;

[0301] applying an adhesion reducing barrier to at least one adhesive area on the first rear side of the removable first label;

[0302] providing a second label having a second front side and a second back side, wherein the second front side comprises an outer surface capable of being written with a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side comprises an area for writing with the writing instrument, and wherein the second label comprises a second adhesive on at least a portion of the second back side; and

[0303] The removable first label and the second label are laminated together by applying the removable first label over the second label such that the removable first label carries the second label.

[0304] 123. A multi-layer adhesive label comprising:

[0305] a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side, wherein the first rear side includes a first adhesive on at least a portion of the first rear side;

[0306] a second label having a second front side and a second back side, wherein the second front side comprises an outer surface capable of being written on with a writing instrument, wherein at least 50% of the second front side comprises an area for writing with a writing instrument, and wherein the second label comprises a second adhesive on at least a portion of the second back side; and

[0307] wherein the first rear side is adhered to and removable from the second front side;

[0308] wherein the first rear side covers at least a portion of the second label, the first label carries the second label, and the first label is removable from the second label; and

[0309] Therein, the second adhesive allows the second label to be removed from the surface of the object and repositioned on the same surface or another surface of the object.

[0310] 124. The multi-layer adhesive label of embodiment 123, wherein after the removable first label is removed from the object, the second rear side of the second label remains attached to the object.

[0311] 125. A multilayer adhesive label according to any one of embodiments 123-124, wherein the area for writing on the second front side can be written with a permanent marker (e.g., SHARPIE brand), and wherein the writing of the permanent marker can be removed from the second front side with a solvent, and wherein the solvent capable of removing the permanent marker from the second front side comprises at least one of the following: ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, caprylyl glycol, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, tocopheryl acetate, acrylates / C10-30 alkyl acrylate copolymer, aminomethyl propanol.

[0312] 126. A multilayer adhesive label according to any one of embodiments 123-125, wherein at least one corner of the first rear side of the removable first label is free of adhesive, or has reduced adhesive, a neutralized adhesive, or a viscosity-reducing barrier, or some other structure for reducing adhesion between the first label and the second label.

[0313] 127. A multilayer adhesive label according to any one of embodiments 123-126, wherein the removable first label further includes multiple areas of one or more of: (i) no adhesive, (ii) reduced adhesive, (iii) neutralized adhesive, and / or (ii) an adhesion reduction barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label, and wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, the multiple areas are located locally on the outer edge of the second label.

[0314] 128. A multi-layer adhesive label according to any one of embodiments 123-127, wherein the removable first label comprises about 6-12 areas of the viscosity reducing barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label, and wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, some of the areas are located on at least one corner of the second label and other of the areas are located on the outer edge of the second label.

[0315] 129. A multilayer adhesive label according to any one of embodiments 123-128, wherein the 6-12 viscosity reducing barrier areas on the first rear side of the removable first label are separated from the outer edge of the first label, and wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, four areas are located on corresponding corners of the second label and the other areas are located on one or more edges of the second label.

[0316] 130. A box having adhered thereto the multi-layer adhesive label from any of Examples 123-129.

[0317] 131. A kit comprising:

[0318] Boxes; and

[0319] The multi-layer adhesive label of any one of embodiments 123-129, secured to the box; and

[0320] Instructions for a user to remove the removable first label from the box and write on the second label still on the box.

[0321] 132. A method for making a box having multiple layers of adhesive labels attached thereto, comprising:

[0322] Provide boxes;

[0323] Providing a multi-layer adhesive label according to any one of embodiments 123-129; and

[0324] The multi-layer adhesive label is adhered to a surface of the box, wherein the removable first label is adhered to the box and covers at least a portion of the second front side of the second label.

Claims

1. A box having a multi-layer adhesive label adhered thereto, the multi-layer adhesive label comprising: a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side, wherein the first rear side includes a first adhesive on at least a portion of the first rear side; a second label having a second front side and a second back side, wherein the second front side comprises an outer surface capable of being written on with a writing instrument, wherein the second front side comprises an area for writing with the writing instrument, and wherein the second label comprises a second adhesive on at least a portion of the second back side; as well as wherein the first rear side is adhered to the second front side and is removable from the second front side; wherein the first rear side covers at least a portion of the second label, the first label carries the second label, and the first label is removable from the second label; and The writing area of ​​the second front side surface can be written on with a permanent marker (eg, SHARPIE brand), and the content written with the permanent marker can be removed from the second front side surface with a solvent.

2. The box according to claim 1, wherein: After the removable first label is removed from the box, the second rear side of the second label remains attached to the box.

3. The box according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein: The second adhesive allows the second label to be removed from a surface of the box and repositioned on the same surface or another surface of the box.

4. The box according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The second front side of the second label is blank.

5. The box according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The removable first label also includes instructions for a user to remove the removable first label from the box, the instructions being printed on the removable first label itself, such as in a corner, to allow a user to write on the second label while still on the box.

6. The box according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: Solvents capable of removing permanent marker from the second front side include 70% or greater isopropyl alcohol.

7. The box according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: There is no adhesive, or there is reduced adhesive, a neutralized adhesive or a reduced adhesion barrier, or some other means for reducing adhesion between the first label and the second label, on at least one corner of the first rear side of the removable first label.

8. The box according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: The removable first label includes point-of-sale text on its retail front side.

9. The box according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein: The removable first label also includes a plurality of regions that are one or more of: (i) no adhesive, (ii) reduced adhesive, (iii) neutralized adhesive, and / or (ii) a reduced adhesion barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label, and wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, the plurality of regions are located on portions of the first adhesive that overlie an outer edge of the second label.

10. The box according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein: The removable first label includes approximately 6-12 areas of a reduced adhesion barrier on a first rear side of the removable first label, wherein when the first label is adhered to the second label, one of the areas overlies at least one corner of the second label and the other of the areas overlies an outer edge of the second label.

11. The box according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein: 6-12 areas of the adhesion-reducing barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label are spaced apart from the outer edge of the first label, and wherein, when the first label is adhered to the second label, four of the areas overlie respective corners of the second label and the other areas overlie one or more edges of the second label.

12. The box of any one of claims 1-11, comprising 6-12 areas of a reduced adhesion barrier on the first rear side of the removable first label, wherein: When the removable first label is adhered to the second label, four of the areas cover the corresponding corners of the second label, and other areas outside the four areas cover one or more edges of the second label, and wherein the removable first label completely covers the second label.

13. A kit comprising a box according to any one of claims 1 to 12, and further comprising instructions for a user to remove the removable first label from the box and to write on the second label still on the box.

14. A box having a multi-layer adhesive label adhered thereto, the multi-layer adhesive label comprising: a removable first label having a retail front side and a first rear side, wherein the first rear side includes a first adhesive on at least a portion of the first rear side; a second label having a second front side and a second back side, wherein the second front side comprises an outer surface capable of being written on with a writing instrument, wherein the second front side comprises an area for writing with the writing instrument, and wherein the second label comprises a second adhesive on at least a portion of the second back side; as well as wherein the first rear side is adhered to and removable from the second front side; wherein the first rear side covers at least a portion of the second label, the first label carries the second label, and the first label is removable from the second label; and Wherein, the second adhesive allows the second label to be removed from a surface of the box and repositioned on the same surface or another surface of the box.

15. A method for making a box having multiple layers of adhesive labels attached thereto, comprising: Provide boxes; Providing a multi-layer adhesive label according to any one of claims 1 to 14; as well as The multi-layer adhesive label is adhered to a surface of the box, wherein the removable first label is adhered to the box and covers at least a portion of the second front side of the second label.

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