Carrier for promotional product
AssigneePackaging Printing Specialists Incorporated.
InventorsKenneth J. Russo, Lawrence C. Noffke
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Abstract
A multi-layer promotional product has a first film layer, patterned adhesive layer and a second layer fixedly attached to the first layer by the adhesive layer with a product carrying region defined therebetween. Prior to attaching the second layer, which could also carry the product, an intermediate layer with a release coating can be applied to the adhesive layer and removed prior to second layer being applied to the adhesive. A pull tab can be formed on the first or second layers to facilitate product removal.
Claims28
A carrier for a substantially planar object comprising:
- a first planar layer of a selected shape wherein the planar layer layer carries a carrier opening feature;
- a patterned, condition sensitive adhesive bonded to the first layer wherein the pattern substantially bounds an adhesive free region wherein the adhesive-free region defines a size and shape for receiving the planar object;
- a second planar layer substantially permanently attached to the patterned adhesive bounding and closing the adhesive-free region and defining an object receiving region between the layers and the adhesive-free region whereby the object is accessible via the carrier opening feature.
A delivery pouch for a planar product comprising:
- a flexible film member which carries an elongated opening tab, and, a patterned, interrupted, adhesive layer which defines, in part, an internal, product receiving region wherein the region is substantially free from adhesive, and, wherein the adhesive defines, at least in part, a product shipping container;
- a first, planar, region closing member removably affixed to the adhesive layer wherein the receiving region is further bounded by the film member and the first closing member;
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- a second, planar, region closing member fixedly attached to the adhesive layer, in the absence of the first member, wherein the receiving region is fixedly bounded by the film member, the second planar member and the adhesive layer.
A pouch as in clam 10 wherein the adhesive layer defines one of a circular region and a region bounded at least in part by elongated, substantially linear adhesive members.
A process for preparing a package for an object comprising:
- providing a first, planar sheet member;
- providing a release liner;
- depositing a plurality of substantially identical, spaced apart, adhesive patterns, such that each pattern bounds an adhesive free region, on one of the first sheet member and the release liner;
- positioning the adhesive patterns between the first planar member and the release layer;
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- readying the packages for further processing by forming one of a roll and a plurality of sheets.
A process as in clam 15 which includes, in the depositing step, depositing in a discontinuous configuration at least one of pressure sensitive adhesive, thermally activated adhesive, and radiant energy activated adhesive.
A multi-layer easily operable product mailer comprising:
- a first ply formed of a flexible film;
- a second ply formed of a flexible sheet material coated with an adhesive release layer;
- a substantially closed adhesive pattern formed on the first ply and defining an interior adhesive free product region;
- wherein in a first state, the second ply is releasibly attached to the adhesive pattern;
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- a third ply non-releasibly attachable to the adhesive pattern in the absence of the second ply to form a fixedly closed product containing region openable with a separating tab.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.