Linerless receipts and labels
OwnerLarry E. Wittmeyer, JR., Alexander Yambaoinventors
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Abstract
A labeling system for use with containers, comprising at least one linerless label, wherein the at least one linerless label is adapted to receive printing thereon; a substrate for receiving the label and to which the label becomes permanently bound after the label has been attached to the substrate; a first adhesive, wherein the first adhesive is a repositionable adhesive; a second adhesive, wherein the second adhesive is a remoistenable adhesive that includes predetermined amounts of polyvinyl alcohol, dextrin, and at least one humectant, and wherein the adhesives are deposited on the label prior to attaching the label to the substrate.
Claims18
A labeling system for use with containers, comprising:
- (a) at least one linerless label, wherein the at least one linerless label is adapted to receive printing thereon;
- (b) a substrate for receiving the label and to which the label becomes permanently bound after the label has been attached to the substrate;
- (c) a first adhesive, wherein the first adhesive is a repositionable adhesive, and wherein the first adhesive is deposited on the label prior to attaching the label to the substrate;
- (d) a second adhesive, wherein the second adhesive is either substantially dry or tacky prior to being activated and moist or wet after being activated, and wherein the second adhesive is deposited on the label prior to attaching the label to the substrate;
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- (e) an activator for activating the second adhesive and controlling the rate of drying thereof.
A labeling system for use with containers, comprising:
- (a) at least one linerless label, wherein the at least one linerless label is adapted to receive printing thereon, and wherein the at least one linerless label includes thermal paper or standard paper;
- (b) a substrate for receiving the label and to which the label becomes permanently bound after the label has been attached to the substrate, wherein the substrate is a bag, box, or other container used for storing and transporting food and other items, and wherein the label is adapted to be attached to the substrate either manually or in an automated manner;
- (c) a first adhesive, wherein the first adhesive is a repositionable adhesive, and wherein the first adhesive is deposited on the label prior to attaching the label to the substrate;
- (d) a second adhesive, wherein the second adhesive is either substantially dry or tacky prior to being activated and moist or wet after being activated, wherein the at least one adhesive includes a predetermined amount of polyvinyl alcohol, wherein the second adhesive is a food grade material, and wherein the second adhesive is deposited on the label prior to attaching the label to the substrate;
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- (e) an activator for activating the adhesive and controlling the rate of drying thereof, wherein the activator includes water, water with a predetermined amount of glycerin, water with a predetermined amount of propylene glycol, or water with a predetermined amount of a predetermined alcohol.
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