US4246058A
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Label matrix stripping
Assignee: Avery Dennison Corp
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Filing: 1979-01-19
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Granted: 1981-01-20
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Expires: 1999-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A series of labels remain supported on a liner after a matrix of waste label material has been stripped from the liner. The adhesion of the matrix to the liner is weakened prior to stripping of the matrix by mechanically disturbing without severing, as by embossing, areas of the construction where the matrix overlies the liner. Areas where the leading ends of labels overlie the liner may also be similarly disturbed to make eventual peeling of the liner from the labels easier. In another aspect, the construction may be precrushed with a blunt die prior to die-cutting of the labels to eliminate "halo" effect upon stripping of the matrix.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles F. Reed
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:06
CPC Classifications
B; B31; B31D; B31D1/00; B31D1/02; B31D1/021; B26; B26D; B26D7/00; B26D7/18; B26D7/1827; B31D1/026; B31F; B31F1/00; B31F1/07; B31F1/08; B31F1/10; G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/02; G09F3/0286; B31F2201/00; B31F2201/07; B31F2201/0707; B31F2201/0715; B31F2201/0723; B31F2201/0733; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1002; Y10T156/1007; Y10T156/1052; Y10T156/108; Y10T156/1082; Y10T156/11; Y10T156/1168; Y10T156/1195; Y10T156/12; Y10T156/17; Y10T156/1702; Y10T156/1712; Y10T156/1737; Y10T156/19; Y10T156/1961
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
In a method of making a construction of a series of liner-supported labels by adhering a web of label material onto a web of liner material to provide a laminate of label material and liner material, then die-cutting the label material to divide it into a series of labels surrounded by a matrix of excess label material, and then separating the matrix from the laminate to leave a series of labels supported on the liner material, the improvement which comprises mechanically disturbing without severing, as by embossing, existing or to-be-formed matrix areas of the laminate preferentially to existing or to-be-formed label areas of the laminate, such mechanical disturbing being done prior to separation of the matrix from the laminate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
In a method of making a construction of a series of liner-supported labels by adhering a web of label material onto a web of liner material to provide a laminate of label material and liner material, then die-cutting the label material to divide it into a series of labels surrounded by a matrix of excess label material, and then separating the matrix from the laminate to leave a series of labels supported on the liner material, the improvement which comprises mechanically disturbing without severing, as by embossing, existing or to-be-formed matrix areas of the laminate preferentially to existing or to-be-formed label areas of the laminate, such mechanical disturbing being done prior to separation of the matrix from the laminate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method as in claim 1 in which such preferentiality of disturbing is absolute in that there is no disturbing of label areas.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method as in claim 1 in which such preferentiality of disturbing is relative in that label areas are disturbed to a lesser degree than matrix areas.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
A method as in claim 1, wherein the disturbing includes embossing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method as in claim 1 wherein the preferential disturbing is done also at the leading ends of existing or to-be-formed label areas of the laminate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method as in claim 1, wherein the disturbing is done simultaneously with the step of die-cutting the labels.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method as in claim 1, wherein the disturbing is done prior to the step of die-cutting the labels.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method as in claim 1, wherein the disturbing is done after die-cutting the labels.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method as in claim 1, wherein the disturbing is done from the label side of the laminate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method as in claim 1, wherein the disturbing is done from the liner side of the laminate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method as in claim 1, wherein the disturbing includes subjecting the matrix areas of the laminate to the action of a vibrating or oscillating member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method as in claim 1 wherein the adhering of the web of label material to the web of liner material occurs through the agency of an adhesive layer between them.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method as in claim 1 wherein the adhering of the web of label material to the web of liner material occurs in the absence of any pressure-sensitive adhesive layer between them.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
92 words
In a method of making a construction of a series of liner-supported labels by adhering a web of label material onto a web of liner material to provide a laminate of label material and liner material, then die-cutting the label material to divide it into a series of labels supported on the liner material, the improvement which comprises mechanically disturbing without severing, as by embossing, areas of the laminate corresponding to existing or to-be-formed leading ends of the labels preferentially to areas corresponding to existing or to-be-formed remaining portions of the labels.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
92 words
In a method of making a construction of a series of liner-supported labels by adhering a web of label material onto a web of liner material to provide a laminate of label material and liner material, then die-cutting the label material to divide it into a series of labels supported on the liner material, the improvement which comprises mechanically disturbing without severing, as by embossing, areas of the laminate corresponding to existing or to-be-formed leading ends of the labels preferentially to areas corresponding to existing or to-be-formed remaining portions of the labels.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
115 words
In a method of making a construction of a series of liner-supported labels by adhering a web of label material to a web of liner material by means of an adhesive layer to provide a laminate of label material and liner material, then die-cutting the label material to divide it into a series of labels surrounded by a matrix of excess label material, and then separating the matrix from the laminate to leave a series of labels supported on the liner material, the improvement which comprises precrushing the laminate in a pattern of outlines of to-be-formed labels to thin out the adhesive layer at said outlines, and performing the die-cutting in register with said outlines.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
115 words
In a method of making a construction of a series of liner-supported labels by adhering a web of label material to a web of liner material by means of an adhesive layer to provide a laminate of label material and liner material, then die-cutting the label material to divide it into a series of labels surrounded by a matrix of excess label material, and then separating the matrix from the laminate to leave a series of labels supported on the liner material, the improvement which comprises precrushing the laminate in a pattern of outlines of to-be-formed labels to thin out the adhesive layer at said outlines, and performing the die-cutting in register with said outlines.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
123 words
In apparatus for making a construction of a series of liner-supported labels by adhering a web of label material onto a web of liner material to provide a laminate of label material and liner material, then die-cutting the label material to divide it into a series of labels surrounded by a matrix of excess label material, and then separating the matrix from the laminate to leave a series of labels supported on the liner material, the improvement which comprises means for mechanically disturbing without severing, as by embossing, existing or to-be-formed matrix areas of the laminate preferentially to existing or to-be-formed label areas of the laminate, such mechanical disturbing means operating on the laminate prior to separation of the matrix from the laminate.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
123 words
In apparatus for making a construction of a series of liner-supported labels by adhering a web of label material onto a web of liner material to provide a laminate of label material and liner material, then die-cutting the label material to divide it into a series of labels surrounded by a matrix of excess label material, and then separating the matrix from the laminate to leave a series of labels supported on the liner material, the improvement which comprises means for mechanically disturbing without severing, as by embossing, existing or to-be-formed matrix areas of the laminate preferentially to existing or to-be-formed label areas of the laminate, such mechanical disturbing means operating on the laminate prior to separation of the matrix from the laminate.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
115 words
In apparatus for making a construction of a series of liner-supported labels by adhering a web of label material onto a web of liner material to provide a laminate of label material and liner material, then die-cutting the label material to divide it into a series of labels surrounded by a matrix of excess label material, and then separating the matrix from the laminate to leave a series of labels supported on the liner material, the improvement which comprises means for mechanically disturbing without severing, as by embossing, areas of the laminate corresponding to existing or to-be-formed leading ends of the labels preferentially to areas corresponding to existing or to-be-formed remaining portions of the labels.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
115 words
In apparatus for making a construction of a series of liner-supported labels by adhering a web of label material onto a web of liner material to provide a laminate of label material and liner material, then die-cutting the label material to divide it into a series of labels surrounded by a matrix of excess label material, and then separating the matrix from the laminate to leave a series of labels supported on the liner material, the improvement which comprises means for mechanically disturbing without severing, as by embossing, areas of the laminate corresponding to existing or to-be-formed leading ends of the labels preferentially to areas corresponding to existing or to-be-formed remaining portions of the labels.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
118 words
In apparatus for making a construction of a series of liner-supported labels by adhering a web of label material onto a web of liner material by means of an adhesive layer to provide a laminate of label material and liner material, then die-cutting the label material to divide it into a series of labels surrounded by a matrix of excess label material, and then separating the matrix from the laminate to leave a series of labels supported on the liner material, the improvement which comprises means for precrushing the laminate in a pattern of outlines of to-be-formed labels to thin out the adhesive layer at said outlines, and means for performing the die-cutting in register with said outlines.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
118 words
In apparatus for making a construction of a series of liner-supported labels by adhering a web of label material onto a web of liner material by means of an adhesive layer to provide a laminate of label material and liner material, then die-cutting the label material to divide it into a series of labels surrounded by a matrix of excess label material, and then separating the matrix from the laminate to leave a series of labels supported on the liner material, the improvement which comprises means for precrushing the laminate in a pattern of outlines of to-be-formed labels to thin out the adhesive layer at said outlines, and means for performing the die-cutting in register with said outlines.
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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) | 1984-01-20 | 1984-07-21 | 1985-01-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-20 | 1988-07-21 | 1989-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-20 | 1992-07-21 | 1993-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |