US4621442A
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Simplified multilayer label
Assignee: Menasha Corp
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Filing: 1985-05-24
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Granted: 1986-11-11
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Expires: 2005-05-24
Abstract
Abstract A multilayer label comprises a front sheet having an adhesive-coated side. A multilayer folded leaflet member adheres to a portion of the adhesive coated side in a position spaced from the ends of the front sheet. A first line of tearing weakness is defined on the front sheet, with the folded leaflet defining a short-folded front layer adhering to the adhesive-coated side. Thus an edge of the front layer lies spaced from parallel edges of the folded leaflet, and some of the adhesive-coated side adheres to the folded layer of the leaflet member adjacent the front layer. Tearing of the first line of weakness exposes the leaflet member, a portion of which may preferably be removable by tearing a second line of weakness formed in the leaflet member.
Inventors
- 👤 Jory B. Mack
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 05:55
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/02; G09F3/0288; G09F3/0289; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/14; Y10T428/1476; Y10T428/15; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/2419; Y10T428/24215; Y10T428/24231; Y10T428/24264
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A multilayer label which comprises: a front sheet having an adhesive-coated side, a multilayer folded leaflet member adhering to a portion of said adhesive-coated side spaced from the ends of such front sheet; a first transverse line of tearing weakness defined on said front sheet over said folded leaflet member, said folded leaflet defining a short-folded front layer adhering to said adhesive-coated side, whereby an edge of said front layer lies spaced from parallel edges of said folded leaflet and some of said adhesive-coated side adheres to the folded layer of the leaflet member adjacent to said front layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A multilayer label which comprises: a front sheet having an adhesive-coated side, a multilayer folded leaflet member adhering to a portion of said adhesive-coated side spaced from the ends of such front sheet; a first transverse line of tearing weakness defined on said front sheet over said folded leaflet member, said folded leaflet defining a short-folded front layer adhering to said adhesive-coated side, whereby an edge of said front layer lies spaced from parallel edges of said folded leaflet and some of said adhesive-coated side adheres to the folded layer of the leaflet member adjacent to said front layer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The label of claim 1 in which said edge of the front layer is in substantial registry with the line of tearing weakness.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The label of claim 1 in which said folded leaflet member adjacent the front layer defines a second transverse line of tearing weakness, said leaflet being folded so that tearing of the second line of weakness causes separation of a substantial portion of the leaflet member from the front sheet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The label of claim 1 in which a releasable backing layer adheres to portion of said adhesive coated side spaced from said folded leaflet and lies against said folded leaflet, whereby said leaflet is enclosed between the front sheet and the releasable backing layer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
182 words
A multilayer label which comprises: a front sheet having an adhesive-coated side; a multilayer folded leaflet member adhering to a portion of said adhesive-coated side spaced from the ends of said front sheet; a first transverse line of tearing weakness defined and on said front sheet over said folded leaflet member, said folded leaflet defining a shortfolded front layer adhering to said adhesive-coated side, whereby an edge of said front layer lies spaced from parallel edges of folded leaflet and some of said adhesive coated side adheres to the folded layer of the leaflet member adjacent said front layer, said folded layer adjacent the front layer defining a second transverse line of tearing weakness, said leaflet being folded so that tearing of the second line of weakness causes separation of a substantial portion of the leaflet member from the front sheet; and a releasable backing layer adhering to portion of said adhesive coated sides spaced from said folded leaflet, said releasable backing layer lying against said folded leaflet whereby said leaflet is enclosed between the front sheet and the releasable backing layer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
182 words
A multilayer label which comprises: a front sheet having an adhesive-coated side; a multilayer folded leaflet member adhering to a portion of said adhesive-coated side spaced from the ends of said front sheet; a first transverse line of tearing weakness defined and on said front sheet over said folded leaflet member, said folded leaflet defining a shortfolded front layer adhering to said adhesive-coated side, whereby an edge of said front layer lies spaced from parallel edges of folded leaflet and some of said adhesive coated side adheres to the folded layer of the leaflet member adjacent said front layer, said folded layer adjacent the front layer defining a second transverse line of tearing weakness, said leaflet being folded so that tearing of the second line of weakness causes separation of a substantial portion of the leaflet member from the front sheet; and a releasable backing layer adhering to portion of said adhesive coated sides spaced from said folded leaflet, said releasable backing layer lying against said folded leaflet whereby said leaflet is enclosed between the front sheet and the releasable backing layer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The label of claim 5 in which the edge of the front layer which is spaced from parallel edges of the folded leaflet is in substantial registry with the first line of tearing weakness.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The label of claim 6 in which the second line of tearing weakness is in substantial registry with the first line of tearing weakness.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-11-10 | 1990-05-12 | 1990-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-11-10 | 1994-05-12 | 1994-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-11-10 | 1998-05-12 | 1998-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |