Self-turning label for syringe

Abstract

A self-flap label having a transparent adhesive portion configured to be adhered to a syringe barrel, an opaque printable portion, and a narrow bridge portion connecting the transparent adhesive portion and the opaque printable portion, the narrow bridge portion configured to form a hinged connection of the opaque printable portion to the syringe barrel when the transparent adhesive portion is attached to the syringe barrel such that the scale markings on the syringe barrel are not obscured by the opaque printable portion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to labeling systems for medical syringes, and more specifically, to a self-removing adhesive label configured to improve the visibility and accessibility of key information on the syringe. Background Technology

[0002] This document may reference other U.S. patents, foreign patents, and / or other technical references. All other documents mentioned herein are expressly incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

[0003] In medical practice, accurate drug administration via syringes relies heavily on the visibility and accessibility of critical information, including dosage, drug labeling, and expiration date. Traditional syringe labeling systems have been developed to meet these needs. However, these systems have significant drawbacks that hinder the efficient and safe administration of drugs.

[0004] A significant problem with existing syringe labeling systems is their potential to obscure the graduations on the syringe barrel. For example, a traditional multi-layer label design consists of a transparent adhesive layer directly affixed to the syringe surface, and an opaque layer hinged to the transparent layer, containing the actual label content. After the initial label application, this opaque layer obscures the graduations on the syringe barrel. To read the graduations, the end-user must "flag out" or pull back the opaque layer to reveal the graduations underneath. However, this process often requires overcoming a small amount of weak adhesive, which can be cumbersome and time-consuming, especially in fast-paced clinical settings, and often leaves adhesive residue on the syringe, further obscuring the graduations. Furthermore, if the hinged connection between the two layers eventually misaligns on the syringe barrel, the graduations may still be obscured, potentially leading to dosage errors and jeopardizing patient safety.

[0005] Other conventional syringe labels may include, for example, completely opaque flapping labels with a thin adhesive portion that adheres to the syringe barrel to avoid obscuring the syringe graduations. The reduced surface area of ​​this adhesive portion limits the effectiveness of adhesion and may increase the likelihood of the label detaching or misaligning during handling and use, especially for smaller diameter syringe barrels.

[0006] Furthermore, traditional syringe labeling systems often have limitations in information presentation. The limited surface area of ​​the label often necessitates the use of small font sizes or simplified information, making it difficult for healthcare workers to quickly find and interpret relevant details, especially in high-pressure clinical environments.

[0007] Using multiple different materials to make a single label increases manufacturing costs. For example, for a rectangular label requiring a transparent adhesive portion followed by a printable opaque portion, using label rolls with alternating adhesive and non-adhesive portions along the winding direction presents both economic and logistical challenges. Therefore, many traditional syringe label manufacturers alleviate this problem by arranging labels "laterally" along the label roll, where the roll can have continuous adhesive portions adjacent to continuous non-adhesive portions, resulting in printed traditional rectangular labels with both adhesive and non-adhesive portions along the winding direction. However, this method presents challenges in unrolling, printing, and attaching the labels to the cylindrical syringe syringe barrel parallel to the label roll, and often requires manual application of the syringe labels after printing.

[0008] These challenges highlight the urgent need for innovative syringe labeling solutions that overcome the shortcomings of existing systems, improve the visibility and accessibility of critical information, and ensure the accuracy and efficiency of drug administration in medical settings. Summary of the Invention

[0009] The technical solution described herein relates to a self-flagging syringe label that improves the visibility and accessibility of key information on a syringe, and a syringe labeling system for attaching the self-flagging syringe label to a syringe. The self-flagging syringe label disclosed herein has separate adhesive and non-adhesive portions connected by a bridging portion. After being attached to the syringe, it allows the user of the syringe to easily pull the non-adhesive portion of the label off the syringe surface as needed. The self-flagging syringe label of this disclosure facilitates automated application by providing an adhesive portion with a continuous leading edge that can be attached to, for example, a syringe needle barrel. An exemplary embodiment of this disclosure is a self-flagging label comprising: a transparent adhesive portion configured to adhere to a syringe barrel; an opaque printable portion; and a narrow bridging portion connecting the transparent adhesive portion and the opaque printable portion. When the transparent adhesive part is attached to the syringe barrel, the narrow bridging part enables the opaque printable part to form a hinge structure with the syringe barrel, ensuring that the scale lines of the syringe barrel are not obscured by the opaque printable part.

[0010] In one embodiment, the transparent adhesive portion, the opaque printable portion, and the narrow bridging portion are C-shaped.

[0011] In one embodiment, the transparent adhesive portion, the opaque printable portion, and the narrow bridging portion are arranged in an inverted Z-shape.

[0012] In one embodiment, the opaque printable portion and the transparent adhesive portion are arranged laterally.

[0013] In one embodiment, the information on the opaque printable portion is printed vertically.

[0014] In one embodiment, the information on the opaque printable portion is printed horizontally.

[0015] In one embodiment, the transparent adhesive portion is made of a translucent material.

[0016] In one embodiment, the width of the transparent adhesive portion is the same as the width of the opaque printable portion.

[0017] In one embodiment, the width of the transparent adhesive portion is different from that of the opaque printable portion.

[0018] In one embodiment, the first portion of the narrow bridging portion is made of a transparent material, and the second portion is made of an opaque material.

[0019] Another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure is an automated syringe labeling system, comprising: an attachment device; and a self-removing label roll containing one or more self-removing labels, each of the self-removing labels comprising: a transparent adhesive portion configured to adhere to a syringe syringe barrel; an opaque printable portion; and a narrow bridging portion connecting the transparent adhesive portion and the opaque printable portion. The attachment device is configured to attach one of the self-removing labels to the syringe syringe barrel, and the narrow bridging portion allows the opaque printable portion and the syringe syringe barrel to form a hinged structure, ensuring that the graduations on the syringe syringe barrel are not obscured by the opaque printable portion.

[0020] In one embodiment, the transparent adhesive portion, the opaque printable portion, and the narrow bridging portion are configured in a C-shape.

[0021] In one embodiment, the transparent adhesive portion, the opaque printable portion, and the narrow bridging portion are configured in an inverted Z-shape.

[0022] In one embodiment, the opaque printable portion and the transparent adhesive portion are arranged laterally.

[0023] In one embodiment, the information on the opaque printable portion is printed vertically.

[0024] In one embodiment, the information on the opaque printable portion is printed horizontally.

[0025] In one embodiment, the transparent adhesive portion is made of a translucent material.

[0026] In one embodiment, the width of the transparent adhesive portion is the same as the width of the opaque printable portion.

[0027] In one embodiment, the width of the transparent adhesive portion is different from that of the opaque printable portion.

[0028] In one embodiment, the first portion of the narrow bridging portion is made of a transparent material, and the second portion is made of an opaque material.

[0029] The foregoing summary outlines some features and technical advantages of this disclosure to facilitate a better understanding of the subsequent detailed description. Other features and advantages of this disclosure will be set forth below. Those skilled in the art will understand that this disclosure can readily serve as the basis for modifying or designing other systems and structures to achieve the same or similar inventive objectives. Those skilled in the art should also recognize that such equivalent systems and structures do not depart from the technical teachings of this disclosure as set forth in the appended claims. A clearer understanding of the innovative features (including their structure and operation) and other features and advantages of this disclosure will be achieved by reading the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, it should be clearly understood that the drawings are for illustrative and descriptive purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0030] The features, nature, and advantages described herein will become more apparent when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in a detailed description, in which:

[0031] Figure 1 An illustrative example of a first embodiment of a self-retracting syringe label is depicted;

[0032] Figure 2 An illustrative example of a second embodiment of a self-retracting syringe label is depicted;

[0033] Figure 3 An illustrative example is depicted showing a self-retracting syringe label securely attached to the syringe barrel;

[0034] Figure 4 An illustrative example of a self-refreshing syringe label with vertical text is depicted;

[0035] Figure 5 An illustrative example is depicted of a roll of self-retracting syringe labels, to be printed and affixed to a syringe. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, is intended to describe various configurations of this disclosure and is not intended to imply that the concepts described herein can only be implemented through these configurations. Specific details are included in the detailed description to ensure a full understanding of the various concepts disclosed herein. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the above concepts can be implemented without these specific details. In some cases, well-known features have been omitted or simplified to avoid obscuring relevant features of the described embodiments.

[0037] Figure 1 A first exemplary embodiment of a self-flagging syringe label 100 is shown. The label 100 has a "C-shaped" design, including a transparent adhesive portion 105 and an opaque printable portion 110 connected by a bridging portion 115, forming a unique C-shaped structure. The printing area of ​​the opaque printable portion 110 and the adhesive area of ​​the transparent adhesive portion 105 are arranged laterally, facilitating printing and application.

[0038] The transparent adhesive portion 105 is configured to adhere to, for example, a syringe syringe barrel, and can be made of any transparent adhesive material known in the art. In a preferred embodiment, the transparent adhesive portion 105 may be a bilayer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film of pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive and a transparent PET release film. Alternatively, the transparent adhesive film may be a translucent material.

[0039] The opaque printable portion 110 may include printed text for display to the user without obstructing the syringe syringe. In this embodiment, the printed text is displayed horizontally. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the printed text may also be displayed in other orientations, such as vertical, oblique, etc. The opaque printable portion 110 may be made of any suitable material known in the art. In a preferred embodiment, the opaque printable portion 110 may be a phenol-free matte white polypropylene film with a surface coated for direct thermal printing and a pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive.

[0040] The bridging portion 115 is the area between the transparent adhesive portion 105 and the opaque printable portion 110, and can be made of transparent material, opaque material, or a combination of transparent and opaque materials. As a hinged structure between the transparent adhesive portion 105 and the opaque printable portion 110, the bridging portion 115 ensures that the scale lines on the syringe barrel are visible regardless of the diameter of the syringe barrel and the orientation of the label 100. For example, with this configuration, the user can easily pull the printable portion 110 away from the syringe barrel to view the scale lines on the syringe barrel when needed. Although a narrow bridging portion is depicted in the figure, those skilled in the art will understand that the width of the bridging portion 115 can vary depending on the desired characteristics of the label 100. For example, a narrower width may consume less material and give the label 100 greater flexibility during application and flapping, but its durability may be lower than that of a wider bridging portion 115. Furthermore, the width of the transparent adhesive portion 105 can be the same as the width of the opaque printable portion 110.

[0041] Figure 2A second exemplary embodiment of a self-retractable syringe label 200 is shown. The label 200 includes a reverse or inverted "Z-shaped" design, having a transparent adhesive portion 205 and an opaque printable portion 210 connected by a bridging portion 215, forming a unique reverse Z-shaped structure. It should be understood that the label 200 may also employ a "Z-shaped" design. The printing area of ​​the opaque printable portion 210 is arranged laterally relative to the adhesion area of ​​the transparent adhesive portion 205, facilitating the printing and application process.

[0042] The transparent adhesive portion 205 is configured for attachment to, for example, the syringe barrel, and can be made of any transparent adhesive material known in the art. In a preferred embodiment, the transparent adhesive portion 205 may be a bilayer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film having a pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive and a transparent PET release film. Alternatively, the transparent adhesive portion 205 may be a translucent material.

[0043] The opaque printable portion 210 may include printed text for display to the user without obstructing the syringe syringe. The opaque printable portion 210 may be made of any suitable material known in the art. In a preferred embodiment, the opaque printable portion 210 may be a phenol-free matte white polypropylene film with a surface coated for direct thermal printing and a pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive.

[0044] The bridging portion 215 is the area between the transparent adhesive portion 205 and the opaque printable portion 210, and can be made of transparent material, opaque material, or a combination of transparent and opaque materials. As a hinged structure between the transparent adhesive portion 205 and the opaque printable portion 210, the bridging portion 215 ensures that the scale lines on the syringe syringe remain visible regardless of the syringe syringe diameter and the orientation of the label 200. For example, with this configuration, the user can easily pull the printable portion 210 off the syringe syringe to view the scale lines when needed. Although a narrow bridging portion is depicted in the figure, those skilled in the art will understand that the width of the bridging portion 215 can vary depending on the desired characteristics of the label 200. For example, a narrower width may consume less material and give the label 200 greater flexibility during application and removal, but its durability may be lower than that of a wider bridging portion 215. Furthermore, the width of the transparent adhesive portion 205 can be the same as the width of the opaque printable portion 210.

[0045] Figure 3 It shows Figure 1The self-flagging syringe label 100 is securely attached to the syringe barrel 305. The syringe barrel 305 may include graduations 310 to indicate the volume of medication stored within the syringe 300. As those skilled in the art will know, the diameter of the syringe barrel 305 may vary based on factors such as the volume of medication to be injected and the desired flow rate. Regardless of the barrel diameter, the transparent adhesive portion 105 is configured to adhere to the syringe barrel 305 without obstructing the graduations 310. The transparent adhesive portion 105 may be trimmed (though not necessary) before application to smaller diameter syringes to minimize the covering effect of the transparent adhesive portion 105. The label 100 may also be printed with a shorter transparent adhesive portion 105 depending on the syringe model to which it will be attached. The narrow bridging portion 115 located between the transparent adhesive portion 105 and the opaque printable portion 110 allows the opaque printable portion 110 to achieve a self-removing function, so that the visibility of the scale line 310 is not obstructed because the opaque printable portion 110 can be easily pulled off the syringe.

[0046] Figure 4 An exemplary label 400 with vertical text is shown. Similar to label 100, label 400 includes a transparent adhesive portion 405 and an opaque printable portion 410 connected by a bridging portion 415, forming a C-shaped structure. Label 400 is suitable for displaying information 420 and can accommodate diverse content requirements, such as (but not limited to) drug names, dosages, expiration dates, etc., to ensure clarity and readability in a medical environment. Depending on the content of information 420 and the size of label 400, information 420 can be displayed vertically, horizontally, or at an angle.

[0047] Figure 5 It shows Figure 1 The self-flagging syringe label 100 shown is in a rolled-up configuration, ready for printing and affixing. Figure 5 A tape 500 is shown, which may include an adhesive portion 505 and a non-adhesive portion 510. The adhesive portion 505 has a continuous leading edge 515, which allows the tape 500 to be smoothly transported in printing and / or attaching equipment, thereby optimizing the efficiency of mass production.

[0048] The labels described in the above embodiments may have information and / or text printed on them during the tape manufacturing process; alternatively, blank label rolls may be manufactured, and text may be applied to the labels by a person skilled in the art using any known method when the labels are attached to a syringe. A manufacturing system may be used to produce the labels. The system includes components for printing, cutting, and winding the label rolls, thereby simplifying the production process and maintaining product quality.

[0049] The system can also be used to automatically attach labels to, for example, the body or barrel of a syringe. The automated attachment system can have a mechanism for precisely positioning the label on the syringe barrel, minimizing human error and optimizing workflow efficiency in healthcare facilities. The system may also include one or more rollers for rotating the syringe and a label attachment system for attaching the label to the syringe barrel. Because each label's adhesive portion has a continuous leading edge, the label can be continuously attached to the syringe without adjusting the label attachment system. In other words, the label's positioning on the label roll allows it to have a sufficient length perpendicular to the syringe barrel so that the transparent adhesive portion can be gripped and wound around the syringe barrel. Therefore, this label roll can be used in industrial production processes without manually unfolding the opaque printable portion.

[0050] Therefore, this specification and its accompanying drawings should be considered illustrative rather than restrictive. However, it should be understood that various modifications and alterations may be made without departing from the broad spirit and scope of this disclosure as defined in the claims.

[0051] All other variations fall within the spirit of this disclosure. Therefore, although the disclosed technical solutions are susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, certain illustrated embodiments have been shown in the accompanying drawings and described in detail above. However, it should be understood that this disclosure is not intended to be limited to the specific forms disclosed, but rather is intended to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of this disclosure as defined in the appended claims.

[0052] In describing the disclosed embodiments (especially in the context of the claims below), unless otherwise stated herein or the context clearly contradicts, the terms “a / an,” “the,” and similar references shall be interpreted to cover both singular and plural cases. The terms “comprising,” “having,” “including,” and “containing” shall be interpreted as open-ended terms (i.e., meaning “including but not limited to”) unless otherwise stated. The term “connected” shall be interpreted as partially or wholly contained within, attached to, or connected together, even in the presence of intermediates. The enumeration of numerical ranges herein is merely a convenient method of individually referring to each independent value falling within that range, and each independent value is incorporated into the specification as if individually enumerated herein. Unless otherwise stated herein or the context clearly contradicts, all methods described herein may be performed in any suitable order. Any and all examples or exemplary language used herein (e.g., “such as”) is intended only to better illustrate embodiments of this disclosure and does not constitute a limitation on the scope of this disclosure unless otherwise required.

[0053] Disjunctive language, such as the phrase “at least one of X, Y, or Z”, unless otherwise specified, is intended to be understood in the context of common use as indicating that an item, term, etc., can be X, Y, or Z, or any combination thereof (e.g., X, Y, and / or Z). Therefore, such disjunctive language is generally not intended and should not imply that certain embodiments require at least one of X, at least one of Y, or at least one of Z to be present respectively.

[0054] Although this disclosure and its advantages have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions, and modifications may be made herein without departing from the scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims. For example, relational terms such as "above" and "below" and / or "inside" and "outside" are specific to a particular device. Of course, if the device is inverted, above becomes below, and vice versa. Furthermore, if placed sideways, above and below may refer to the two sides of the device. Moreover, referring to a "first" or "second" instance of a feature, element, or device does not imply that one device precedes or follows another device listed. References to first and / or second devices are used only to distinguish devices that may be similar to or analogous to another device.

[0055] Furthermore, the scope of this application is not intended to be limited to the specific configurations of the processes, machines, articles, compositions of matter, means, methods, and steps described in the specification. As will be readily understood by one of ordinary skill in the art from this disclosure, existing or future-developed processes, machines, articles, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps that perform substantially the same function or achieve substantially the same result as the corresponding configurations described herein can be utilized according to this disclosure. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to encompass such processes, machines, articles, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps within their scope.

[0056] The description of this disclosure is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use it. Various modifications to this disclosure will be apparent to those reasonably skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other variations without departing from the spirit or scope of this disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure is not intended to be limited to the examples and designs described herein, but should be given the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein. Consequently, this disclosure is not limited to the examples presented herein, but is considered to cover the scope described in the appended claims and the full scope of their equivalents.

Claims

1. A self-removing label, comprising: A transparent adhesive part, configured to adhere to the syringe barrel; Opaque printable part; as well as A narrow bridging portion connecting the transparent adhesive portion and the opaque printable portion; When the transparent adhesive part is attached to the syringe barrel, the narrow bridging part is configured to form a hinged connection between the opaque printable part and the syringe barrel, so that the scale lines on the syringe barrel are not obscured by the opaque printable part.

2. The self-reversible label according to claim 1, wherein the transparent adhesive portion, the opaque printable portion, and the narrow bridging portion are C-shaped.

3. The self-reversible label according to claim 1, wherein the transparent adhesive portion, the opaque printable portion, and the narrow bridging portion have an inverted Z-shaped structure.

4. The self-reversible label according to claim 1, wherein the opaque printable portion and the transparent adhesive portion are arranged laterally.

5. The self-repellent label according to claim 1, wherein the information is printed vertically on the opaque printable portion.

6. The self-repellent label according to claim 1, wherein the information is printed horizontally on the opaque printable portion.

7. The self-removing label according to claim 1, wherein the transparent adhesive portion is made of a translucent material.

8. The self-repellent label according to claim 1, wherein the width of the transparent adhesive portion is the same as the width of the opaque printable portion.

9. The self-repellent label according to claim 1, wherein the width of the transparent adhesive portion is different from the width of the opaque printable portion.

10. The self-opening label of claim 1, wherein the first portion of the narrow bridging portion comprises a transparent material, and the second portion of the narrow bridging portion comprises an opaque material.

11. An automatic syringe labeling system, comprising: Adhesion device; as well as A self-retractable label roll containing one or more self-retractable labels, each self-retractable label comprising: A transparent adhesive part, configured to adhere to the syringe barrel; Opaque printable part; and A narrow bridging portion connecting the transparent adhesive portion and the opaque printable portion; The attaching device is configured to attach one of the one or more self-peeling labels to the syringe syringe. The narrow bridging portion is configured to form a hinged connection between the opaque printable portion and the syringe barrel, so that the scale lines on the syringe barrel are not obscured by the opaque printable portion.

12. The auto-injector labeling system of claim 11, wherein the transparent adhesive portion, the opaque printable portion, and the narrow bridging portion are configured in a C-shape.

13. The auto-injector labeling system of claim 11, wherein the transparent adhesive portion, the opaque printable portion, and the narrow bridging portion are configured in an inverted Z-shape.

14. The auto-injector labeling system of claim 11, wherein the opaque printable portion and the transparent adhesive portion are arranged laterally.

15. The autoinjector labeling system of claim 11, wherein the information is printed vertically on the opaque printable portion.

16. The autoinjector labeling system of claim 11, wherein the information is printed horizontally on the opaque printable portion.

17. The auto-injector labeling system of claim 11, wherein the transparent adhesive portion is made of a translucent material.

18. The auto-injector labeling system of claim 11, wherein the width of the transparent adhesive portion is the same as the width of the opaque printable portion.

19. The auto-injector labeling system of claim 11, wherein the width of the transparent adhesive portion is different from the width of the opaque printable portion.

20. The autoinjector labeling system of claim 11, wherein the first portion of the narrow bridging portion comprises a transparent material, and the second portion of the narrow bridging portion comprises an opaque material.

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