Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture – Methods – Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor
Reissue Patent
1999-05-11
2001-05-08
Mayes, Curtis (Department: 1734)
Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture
Methods
Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor
C156S247000, C156S248000, C156S345420, C040S594000
Reissue Patent
active
RE037164
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a method of labeling reusable containers, and more particularly, a method which provides a reusable surface for pressure-sensitive adhesive labels.
2. Description of Related Art
Reusable containers often require a labeling system to identify the contents and status of each container. The label provides information such as the origin and destination of the contents, batch number, part number, serial number, quantity, and description.
In one proposed labeling system, a transparent envelope is secured to the container. A label is placed inside the envelope where it can be viewed. When the status of the container changes such as when its content is changed, a new label is substituted in the envelope. Often times, bar codes are printed on the labels. A transparent envelope will sometimes interfere with proper scanning of the bar code. This is particularly true where, after time, the transparent envelope becomes strained or dusty. Also, the transparent envelopes are sometimes bulky and subject to tearing and catching on objects.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An object of the invention is to provide a method of labeling using pressure-sensitive adhesive-backed labels and a reusable placard for supporting said labels.
Another object is to provide a method of labeling using an adhesive-backed placard having a disposable liner covering the adhesive.
In a preferred embodiment, the invention comprises provision of a placard having an adhesive coated inner face and a release coated outer face. In use the adhesive coated face of the placard is applied to a surface with the release coated surface outermost. The placard is transparent and includes printing on the inner face which is visible and readable after the placard is applied to a surface to provide instructional information such as “place label here”. A label is applied to the placard outer face such that a pressure sensitive adhesive backing of the label is releasably attached to the release coated surface even if the label has so called permanent adhesive backing. When desired the label is easily removed when desired and replaced with another.
In the preferred embodiment the placard is provided with a disposable liner having a release coating on one face for covering the placard's adhesive coating. The liner is removed prior to applying the placard.
Other object and advantages and a fuller understanding of the invention will be had from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment and the accompanying drawings.
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Mayes Curtis
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