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US 6,273,986 B1Granted
Composite labels, package labeling systems and labeling methods
OwnerKevin J. Eganinventor
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Abstract
A labeling system which utilizes composite label construction and related labeling methods are described. The invention contemplates one or more coupon-type labels placed one over the other onto a package. In one context, the composite label of the invention serves as a combination shipping label and packing list label.
Claims24
A method of labeling packages, comprising:
- applying a base ply to an outer surface of a package by means of a primary adhesive;
- applying an indicia-bearing label sheet to said base ply by means of a fugitive adhesive;
- and
- applying a composite of (i) another indicia-bearing label sheet and (ii) an intermediate ply to which said another indicia-bearing label sheet is removably affixed by means of a fugitive adhesive, to the package such that at least part of said intermediate ply resides between said indicia-bearing label sheet and said another indicia-bearing label sheet.
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A composite label, comprising:
- a first indicia-bearing label sheet;
- an intermediate ply to which said first sheet is removably affixed by means of a fugitive adhesive;
- an adhesive layer on a side of said intermediate ply opposite said first sheet;
- a second indicia-bearing label sheet to which said intermediate ply is adhered by means of said adhesive;
- and
- a base ply to which said second sheet is removably affixed by means of a fugitive adhesive.
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A composite label, comprising:
- a first indicia-bearing label sheet;
- a fugitive adhesive layer on said first sheet;
- a substantially transparent film layer to which said first sheet is removably affixed by means of said fugitive adhesive;
- a primary adhesive layer on a side of said transparent film opposite said first sheet;
- a second indicia-bearing label sheet to which said transparent film is adhered by means of said primary adhesive;
- a second fugitive adhesive layer on said second sheet;
- a base ply to which said second sheet is attached by means of said second fugitive adhesive;
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- a primary adhesive on said base ply for adhering said composite label to a package surface.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.