Shrink sleeve for an article closure

Details Shrink sleeve for an article closure Shrink sleeve for an article closure

2005-10-18

2010-11-09

Aftergut, Jeff H (Department: 1791)

Stock material or miscellaneous articles

Hollow or container type article

Shrinkable or shrunk

C156S069000, C156S086000, C156S213000, C156S277000, C215S230000, C215S246000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07829163

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a shrink sleeve for use on a closure of an article. The present invention does so by providing a decorated closure for an article, such as a container, used to package an item or items. The decorated closure includes a shrink sleeve and a closure for an article. The closure has a top end, a bottom end, and a side surface. The closure may further include a centerpoint of the top end and a centerpoint of the bottom end with a longitudinal axis passing therethrough. The shrink sleeve is shrunk around at least the side surface of the article, and includes at least one visible decoration on a surface of the shrink sleeve.

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