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US 2019/0184689 A1Published application
Reusable kitchen labels
OwnerPeter Maine Forhaninventor
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Abstract
The following label is usable in kitchen environments. The label has a reusable surface layer, a contrasting structural layer, and an adhesive layer for adhering to storage and serving containers, such as bins, buckets, and trays. The label materials are waterproof so that the label is erased but not removed by routine washing of the storage containers.
Claims10
A label comprising,
- a first layer that is configured to receive ink markings;
- a second layer that is flexible, waterproof, and configured to support the first layer;
- and
- a third layer comprising a waterproof adhesive and disposed on the second layer opposite the first layer.
1 more element
A method of applying a label with an excess adhesive proximate to its perimeter, the method comprising:
- applying force to the center of the label make contact with a surface;
- and
- spreading the force between the label and the surface outward from the center of the label to force the excess adhesive to form an outside adhesive perimeter around the label.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.