# US 2014/0154442 A1 · Labels Subject to Condensation

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- Number: US 2014/0154442 A1
- Document ID: US20140154442A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 14/236,780
- Filed: 2012-07-31
- Published: 2014-06-05
- Earliest claimed: 2011-08-01
- Assignees: Avery Dennison Corporation
- Inventors: Huig Bent
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140154442A1

## CPC

- G09F 3/0289: {Pull- or fold-out labels}
- A61J 1/10: Bag-type containers
- A61J 1/18: Arrangements for indicating condition of container contents, e.g. sterile condition
- B32B 38/10: Removing layers, or parts of layers, mechanically or chemically
- G09F 3/02: Forms or constructions (layered products B32B)
- G09F 3/10: by an adhesive layer
- A61J 2205/30: Printed labels
- F04C 2270/041: Controlled or regulated
- G09F 2003/0216: {for containers}
- Y10T 428/1334: Nonself-supporting tubular film or bag [e.g., pouch, envelope, packet, etc.]
- Y10T 428/14: Layer or component removable to expose adhesive
- Y10T 428/1476: Release layer
- Y10T 428/2848: Three or more layers
- G09F: DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
- A61J: CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
- B32B: LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- F04C: ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS (engines F03C); ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
- Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION

## Abstract

Label systems for cold environment use and application are described. The label systems comprise a first label assembly adhered to an article subjected to cold temperatures and a second label assembly that is readily applied to the first label assembly, and particularly when the first label assembly is at a relatively cold temperature. The label systems described are particularly well suited for labeling blood bags and other articles subjected to cold storage.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A label system comprising:
a first label assembly adapted for use in cold environments, the first label assembly comprising:
an inner substrate;
an outer substrate;
a layer of adhesive disposed between the inner substrate and the outer substrate; and
a layer of adhesive disposed along an underside of the inner substrate; and
a supplemental label assembly configured for application to the first label assembly, the supplemental label assembly comprising:
an outer substrate; and
a layer of adhesive disposed along an underside of the outer substrate of the supplemental label assembly.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The label system of claim 1 further comprising:
a release liner disposed along the layer of the adhesive disposed along an underside of the inner substrate of the first label assembly.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The label system of claim 1 wherein the outer substrate of the first label assembly defines an outer face adapted for receiving print, indicia, or other markings.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The label system of claim 1 further comprising:
a release liner disposed along the layer of the adhesive of the supplemental label assembly.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The label system of claim 1 wherein the outer substrate of the supplemental label assembly defines an outer face adapted for receiving print, indicia, or other markings.

### Claim 6

A labeled blood bag defining an outer surface and a label system including a first label assembly adhered to the outer surface and a supplemental label assembly,
the first label assembly comprising:
an inner substrate;
a layer of adhesive disposed between the inner substrate and the outer surface of the blood bag;
an outer substrate; and
a layer of adhesive disposed between the inner substrate and the outer substrate;
the supplemental label assembly comprising:
an outer substrate; and
a layer of adhesive disposed along an underside of the outer substrate of the supplemental label assembly.

### Claim 7 (depends on 6)

The labeled blood bag of claim 6 wherein the supplemental label assembly is separate and unattached to the first label assembly.

### Claim 8 (depends on 6)

The labeled blood bag of claim 6 wherein the supplemental label assembly is attached to the first label assembly.

### Claim 9 (depends on 8)

The labeled blood bag of claim 8 wherein the supplemental label assembly is attached to the first label assembly after removal of the outer substrate of the first label assembly.

### Claim 10 (depends on 9)

The labeled blood bag of claim 9 wherein the layer of the adhesive of the supplemental label is in contact with the layer of the adhesive disposed along the inner substrate of the first label assembly.

### Claim 11

A method for labeling a blood bag, the method comprising:
applying a first label assembly to an outer surface of the blood bag, the first label assembly including an inner substrate, an outer substrate, a layer of adhesive disposed between the inner substrate and the outer substrate, and a layer of adhesive disposed along an underside of the inner substrate, the first label assembly applied to the outer surface of the blood bag by contacting the layer of the adhesive disposed along an underside of the inner substrate to the outer surface of the blood bag;
removing the outer substrate of the first label assembly from the first label assembly applied to the outer surface of the blood bag, to thereby expose a face of the adhesive disposed along the inner substrate;
applying a supplemental label assembly to the face of the adhesive of the first label assembly, the supplemental label assembly including an outer substrate and a layer of adhesive disposed along an underside of the outer substrate of the supplemental label assembly, the supplemental label assembly applied to the first label assembly by contacting the layer of the adhesive of the supplemental label assembly to the layer of the adhesive disposed along the inner substrate of the first label assembly.

### Claim 12 (depends on 11)

The method of claim 11 wherein removing the outer substrate of the first label assembly is performed when the first label assembly and the blood bag are at a temperature of less than 10° C.

### Claim 13 (depends on 11)

The method of claim 11 wherein applying the supplemental label assembly is performed when the first label assembly and the blood bag are at a temperature of less than 10° C.

### Claim 14 (depends on 11)

The method of claim 11 wherein removing the outer substrate of the first label assembly is performed when the first label assembly and the blood bag are at a temperature of less than −30° C.

### Claim 15 (depends on 11)

The method of claim 11 wherein applying the supplemental label assembly is performed when the first label assembly and the blood bag are at a temperature of less than −30° C.

### Claim 16

A label system comprising:
a first label assembly adapted for use in cold environments, the first label assembly comprising:
an inner substrate;
a first release liner;
a layer of adhesive disposed between the inner substrate and the first release liner; and
a layer of adhesive disposed along an underside of the inner substrate; and
a supplemental label assembly configured for application to the first label assembly, the supplemental label assembly comprising:
an outer substrate; and
a layer of adhesive disposed along an underside of the outer substrate of the supplemental label assembly.

### Claim 17 (depends on 16)

The label system of claim 16 further comprising:
a second release liner disposed along the layer of the adhesive disposed along an underside of the inner substrate of the first label assembly.

### Claim 18 (depends on 16)

The label system of claim 16 further comprising:
a release liner disposed along the layer of the adhesive disposed along an underside of the outer substrate of the supplemental label assembly.

### Claim 19

A labeled article defining an outer surface and a label system including a first label assembly adhered to the outer surface and a supplemental label assembly,
the first label assembly comprising:
an inner substrate;
a layer of adhesive disposed between the inner substrate and the outer surface of the article;
a release liner; and
a layer of adhesive disposed between the inner substrate and the release liner;
the supplemental label assembly comprising:
an outer substrate; and
a layer of adhesive disposed along an underside of the outer substrate of the supplemental label assembly.

### Claim 20 (depends on 19)

The labeled article of claim 19 wherein the supplemental label assembly is separate and unattached to the first label assembly.

### Claim 21 (depends on 19)

The labeled article of claim 19 wherein the supplemental label assembly is attached to the first label assembly.

### Claim 22 (depends on 21)

The labeled article of claim 21 wherein the supplemental label assembly is attached to the first label assembly after removal of the release liner of the first label assembly.

### Claim 23 (depends on 22)

The labeled article of claim 22 wherein the layer of the adhesive disposed along an underside of the outer substrate of the supplemental label is in contact with the layer of the adhesive disposed along the inner substrate of the first label assembly.

### Claim 24

A method for labeling an article, the method comprising:
applying a first label assembly to an outer surface of the article, the first label assembly including an inner substrate, a release liner, a layer of adhesive disposed between the inner substrate and the release liner, and a layer of adhesive disposed along an underside of the inner substrate, the first label assembly applied to the outer surface of the article by contacting the layer of the other adhesive disposed along an underside of the inner substrate to the outer surface of the article;
removing the release liner of the first label assembly from the first label assembly applied to the outer surface of the article, to thereby expose a face of the adhesive disposed along the inner substrate;
applying a supplemental label assembly to the face of the adhesive disposed along the inner substrate of the first label assembly, the supplemental label assembly including an outer substrate and a layer of adhesive disposed along an underside of the outer substrate of the supplemental label assembly, the supplemental label assembly applied to the first label assembly by contacting the layer of the adhesive of the supplemental label assembly to the layer of the adhesive disposed along the inner substrate of the first label assembly.

### Claim 25

A label system comprising:
a transfer tape assembly adapted for use in cold environments, the transfer tape assembly comprising:
an outer release liner;
a layer of adhesive disposed along the outer release liner; and
a supplemental label assembly configured for application to the transfer tape assembly, the supplemental label assembly comprising:
an outer substrate; and
a layer of adhesive disposed along an underside of the outer substrate of the supplemental label assembly.

### Claim 26 (depends on 25)

The label system of claim 25 further comprising:
an inner release liner disposed along the layer of the adhesive of the transfer tape assembly.

### Claim 27 (depends on 25)

The label system of claim 25 further comprising:
a release liner disposed along the layer of the adhesive of the supplemental label assembly.

### Claim 28

A labeled article defining an outer surface and a label system including a transfer tape assembly adhered to the outer surface and a supplemental label assembly,
the transfer tape assembly comprising:
an outer release liner;
a layer of adhesive disposed between the outer release liner and the outer surface of the article;
the supplemental label assembly comprising:
an outer substrate; and
a layer of adhesive disposed along an underside of the outer substrate of the supplemental label assembly.

### Claim 29 (depends on 28)

The labeled article of claim 28 wherein the supplemental label assembly is separate and unattached to the transfer tape assembly.

### Claim 30 (depends on 28)

The labeled article of claim 28 wherein the supplemental label assembly is attached to the transfer tape assembly.

### Claim 31 (depends on 30)

The labeled article of claim 30 wherein the supplemental label assembly is attached to the transfer tape assembly after removal of the outer release liner of the transfer tape assembly.

### Claim 32 (depends on 31)

The labeled blood bag of claim 31 wherein the layer of the adhesive of the supplemental label is in contact with the layer of the adhesive of the transfer tape assembly.

### Claim 33

A method for labeling an article, the method comprising:
applying a transfer tape assembly to an outer surface of the article, the transfer tape assembly including an outer release liner, a layer of adhesive disposed along the outer release liner, and the transfer tape assembly applied to the outer surface of the article by contacting the layer of the adhesive to the outer surface of the article;
removing the outer release liner of the transfer tape assembly from the transfer tape assembly applied to the outer surface of the article, to thereby expose a face of the adhesive;
applying a supplemental label assembly to the face of the adhesive of the transfer tape assembly, the supplemental label assembly including an outer substrate and a layer of adhesive disposed along an underside of the outer substrate of the supplemental label assembly, the supplemental label assembly applied to the transfer tape assembly by contacting the layer of the adhesive of the supplemental label assembly to the layer of the adhesive of the transfer tape assembly.

### Claim 34

A label system comprising:
a dry peel label assembly adapted for use in cold environments, the dry peel label assembly comprising:
a layer of adhesive;
a face material;
a layer of a dry peel coating disposed between the adhesive and the face material; and
a supplemental label assembly configured for application to the dry peel label assembly, the supplemental label assembly comprising:
an outer substrate; and
a layer of adhesive disposed along an underside of the outer substrate of the supplemental label assembly.

### Claim 35 (depends on 34)

The label system of claim 34 further comprising:
a release liner disposed along the layer of the adhesive of the dry peel label assembly.

### Claim 36 (depends on 34)

The label system of claim 34 further comprising:
a release liner disposed along the layer of the adhesive of the supplemental label assembly.

### Claim 37

A labeled article defining an outer surface and a label system including a dry peel label assembly adhered to the outer surface and a supplemental label assembly,
the dry peel label assembly comprising:
a dry peel coating;
a layer of adhesive disposed between the dry peel coating and the outer surface of the article;
a face material; and
the supplemental label assembly comprising:
an outer substrate; and
a layer of adhesive disposed along an underside of the outer substrate of the supplemental label assembly.

### Claim 38 (depends on 37)

The labeled article of claim 37 wherein the supplemental label assembly is separate and unattached to the dry peel label assembly.

### Claim 39 (depends on 37)

The labeled article of claim 37 wherein the supplemental label assembly is attached to the dry peel label assembly.

### Claim 40 (depends on 39)

The labeled article of claim 39 wherein the supplemental label assembly is attached to the dry peel label assembly after removal of the face material and a portion of the dry peel coating of the dry peel label assembly.

### Claim 41 (depends on 40)

The labeled article of claim 40 wherein the layer of the adhesive of the supplemental label is in contact with the portion of the dry peel coating of the dry peel label assembly.

### Claim 42

A method for labeling an article, the method comprising:
applying a dry peel label assembly to an outer surface of the article, the dry peel label assembly including a dry peel coating, a face material, and a layer of adhesive disposed along an underside of the dry peel coating, the dry peel label assembly applied to the outer surface of the article by contacting the layer of the adhesive to the outer surface of the article;
removing the face material and at least a portion of the dry peel coating of the dry peel label assembly from the dry peel label assembly applied to the outer surface of the article, to thereby expose a remaining portion of the dry peel coating;
applying a supplemental label assembly to the face of the remaining portion of the dry peel coating of the dry peel label assembly, the supplemental label assembly including an outer substrate and a layer of adhesive disposed along an underside of the outer substrate of the supplemental label assembly, the supplemental label assembly applied to the dry peel label assembly by contacting the layer of the adhesive of the supplemental label assembly to the remaining portion of the dry peel label assembly.

### Claim 43

A label system comprising:
an ice removing label assembly adapted for use in cold environments, the ice removing label assembly comprising:
a face material;
a layer of adhesive disposed along the face material; and
a supplemental label assembly configured for application to the first label assembly, the supplemental label assembly comprising:
an outer substrate; and
a layer of adhesive disposed along an underside of the outer substrate of the supplemental label assembly.

### Claim 44 (depends on 43)

The label system of claim 43 further comprising:
a release liner disposed along the layer of the adhesive of the ice removing label assembly.

### Claim 45 (depends on 43)

The label system of claim 43 further comprising:
a release liner disposed along the layer of the adhesive of the supplemental label assembly.

### Claim 46

A labeled article defining an outer surface and a label system including an ice removing label assembly adhered to the outer surface and a supplemental label assembly,
the ice removing label assembly comprising:
a face material;
a layer of adhesive disposed between the face material and the outer surface of the article; and
the supplemental label assembly comprising:
an outer substrate; and
a layer of adhesive disposed along an underside of the outer substrate of the supplemental label assembly.

### Claim 47 (depends on 46)

The labeled article of claim 46 wherein the supplemental label assembly is separate and unattached to the outer surface of the article.

### Claim 48 (depends on 46)

The labeled article of claim 46 wherein the supplemental label assembly is attached to the outer surface of the article.

### Claim 49 (depends on 48)

The labeled article of claim 48 wherein the supplemental label assembly is attached to the outer surface of the article after removal of face material and adhesive layer of the ice removing label assembly.

### Claim 50 (depends on 49)

The labeled article of claim 49 wherein the layer of the adhesive of the supplemental label is in contact with the outer surface of the article.

### Claim 51

A method for labeling an article, the method comprising:
applying an ice removing label assembly to an outer surface of the article, the ice removing label assembly including a face material, and a layer of adhesive disposed along an underside of the face material, the ice removing label assembly applied to the outer surface of the article by contacting the layer of the adhesive to the outer surface of the article;
removing the face material and the layer of adhesive of the ice removing label assembly from the outer surface of the article, to thereby expose a region of the article;
applying a supplemental label assembly to the region of the article, the supplemental label assembly including an outer substrate and a layer of adhesive disposed along an underside of the outer substrate of the supplemental label assembly, the supplemental label assembly applied to the region of the article by contacting the layer of the adhesive of the supplemental label assembly to the region of the article.

### Claim 52 (depends on 17)

The label system of claim 17 further comprising:
a release liner disposed along the layer of the adhesive disposed along an underside of the outer substrate of the supplemental label assembly.

### Claim 53 (depends on 26)

The label system of claim 26 further comprising:
a release liner disposed along the layer of the adhesive of the supplemental label assembly.

### Claim 54 (depends on 35)

The label system of claim 35 further comprising:
a release liner disposed along the layer of the adhesive of the supplemental label assembly.

### Claim 55 (depends on 44)

The label system of claim 44 further comprising:
a release liner disposed along the layer of the adhesive of the supplemental label assembly.