Multi-layer label with variable data and method for its manufacture
AssigneeChicago Tag & Label, Inc.
InventorsF. Paul Valenti, Jr., Carl Opel, Dan Hedger
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Abstract
A multi-layer label with variable data and method for its manufacture. First indicia is printed on a first label face ply of a multi-ply label material in registration with an eventual location of at least one of a plurality of multi-layer labels. The first indicia may be variable between at least two of the plurality of multi-layer labels. A second label material is removably adhered to the multi-ply first label material, thereby covering the first indicia. Second indicia is printed on the face of the second label material.
Claims8
A method for constructing a plurality of multi-layer labels, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a first label material, said first label material comprising a first label face;
- printing first indicia on said first label face in registration with an eventual location of at least one of a plurality of multi-layer labels, said first indicia being variable between at least two of said plurality of multi-layer labels;
- removably adhering a second label material to said first label material, said second label material covering said first indicia, said second label material comprising a second label face;
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- printing second indicia on said second label face in registration with said first indicia on said first label face, wherein the step of printing first indicia on said first label face and the step of printing second indicia on said second label face are performed before the step of removably adhering said second label material to said first label material.
A method for constructing a plurality of multi-layer labels, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a first label material, said first label material comprising a first label face;
- printing first indicia on said first label face in registration with an eventual location of at least one of a plurality of multi-layer labels, said first indicia being variable between at least two of said plurality of multi-layer labels;
- removably adhering a second label material to said first label material, said second label material covering said first indicia, said second label material comprising a second label face;
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- printing second indicia on said second label face in registration with said first indicia on said first label face,
- wherein the steps of printing first indicia on said first label face and printing second indicia on said second label face are performed concurrently.
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