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US3638340A
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Combination label for packaged product and printed-on removable decal
Assignee: Glad Products Co
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Filing: 1969-11-03
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Granted: 1972-02-01
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Expires: 1989-11-03
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is the novel combination of a label for a packaged product and a removable, water-soluble decal printed onto the label.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence A Gottschalk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:17
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/02; G09F3/0288; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/914; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24777; Y10T428/24793; Y10T428/28; Y10T428/2813
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
37 words
In combination: a packaged product and a label affixed thereto, said label including a water-soluble decal printed onto said label and constituting an integral part of said label but being removable therefrom upon the application of water.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
37 words
In combination: a packaged product and a label affixed thereto, said label including a water-soluble decal printed onto said label and constituting an integral part of said label but being removable therefrom upon the application of water.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The combination as defined by claim 1 wherein the packaged product is a cylindrical can and wherein the label is a flat paper sheet wrapped around the cylindrical side walls of said can, said sheet bearing printed copy on one portion and the removable water-soluble decal printed onto another portion thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
79 words
The combination as defined by claim 1 including a single-ply paper sheet coated with a water-soluble adhesive forming a label blank, a layer of resin base synthetic enamel applied to said coated paper sheet in the area on which the decal is to be printed, at least one layer of printed copy applied to said coated paper sheet including the enamel coated layer forming the decal, and a clear lacquer coating applied over the area of the printed decal.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-31 | 1975-08-02 | 1976-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-31 | 1979-08-02 | 1980-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-31 | 1983-08-02 | 1984-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |