Linerless labels
AssigneeIconex LLC
InventorsJoseph D Roth, Jody Brookshire
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Abstract
Linerless labels are presented. A label includes a specific pattern or set of patterns of adhesive applied to one side of the label. The adhesive pattern(s) reduces contact between a cutter blade of a printer and the adhesive on the one side of the label. Moreover, the adhesive patterns reduce buildup of adhesive on the cutter blade and reduce buildup at specific locations on the cutter blade. That is, the adhesive patterns more evenly distribute adhesive buildup across the cutter blade. Consequently, the cutter blade can be used for a longer period of time before the cutter blade needs to be cleaned of the adhesive.
Claims9
A roll of labels, comprising:
- each label within the roll comprising:
- a substrate having a first side and a second side;
- the second side including an adhesive layer and areas devoid of any adhesive;
- and
- the adhesive layer includes a pattern of adhesive, wherein the pattern of adhesive comprises a repeat length that varies for the pattern based on a cut length for each corresponding label;
- wherein the first side of the label includes a thermally sensitive coating;
- wherein the first side further includes a release coating applied over the thermally sensitive coating;
- wherein the release coating includes a uniform release coating on the first side.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.