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AssigneeCheringal Associates, Inc.
InventorsJeffrey M. Levine, Harvey Cheringal, William Cheringal, Russell Vizzi
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A double blind study label for use in, e.g., a drug study. A first portion of the label, identifying the test drug, is coupled to a vial containing either the test drug or a placebo. The second portion of the label identifies the actual contents of the vial, along with instructions in case of an adverse reaction, but all of which is concealed by an scratch-off, opaque layer. The second portion is severed from the first portion and held by the testing agency. Thus, every participant believes he/she is taking the drug under test. Should the participant suffer and adverse reaction, the testing agency can be contacted whereby the opaque layer is scratched off the emergency instructions relayed to the participant.
A label comprising:
A matrix for providing at least one dual portion label that is adapted for removal therefrom for coupling to an item, said matrix comprising:
A method for making labels that are adapted for coupling to an item and wherein each of said labels includes a first portion that is adapted to couple to the item and a second portion that can be removed from said label for coupling to another item and wherein said second portion contains information that is concealed, said method comprising the steps of:
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