US4589685A
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Changeable labelling system
Assignee: NEW VIDEO TECHNOLOGIES Inc 1516 BAYLOR AVE ROCKVILLE MD 20850
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Filing: 1984-08-02
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Granted: 1986-05-20
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Expires: 2004-08-02
Abstract
Abstract The invention is directed to a changeable labelling system wherein a readily changeable label is secured to an article to be labelled. In the first embodiment an impression surface having overlaying adhering translucent and protective transparent sheets provides a readily changeable label that can be secured to an article in a variety of ways. In addition, in an alternate embodiment a readily erasable surface is secured to the article to be labelled and a protective sheet overlays the surface to prevent inadvertent erasure.
Inventors
- 👤 Allan Lazar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:28
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A labelling system for a video cassette or video cassette holder, wherein indicia recorded on the label can be changed as required, the labelling system comprising: an impression layer having a first planar surface and a second planar surface, the first planar surface defining a surface for recording indicia; a flexible translucent adhering sheet overlaying the first planar surface of the impression layer which when pressed against the first planar surface the translucent adhering sheet adheres thereto leaving visible indicia, when the translucent adhering sheet is separated from the first planar surface of the impression layer the visible indicia disappears allowing additional indicia to be recorded. the impression layer together with the flexibletranslucent adhering sheet form at least two indicia recording surfaces wherein each indicia recording surface represents a segment on a corresponding video cassette; erasure means for independently erasing each of the at least two indicia recording surfaces by separating the adhering sheet from the first planar surface of the impression layer; and attaching means overlying at least a portion of the second planar surface of the impression layer, the attaching means is adapted and constructed to mount the labelling system on a spine of a video cassette or video cassette holder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A labelling system for a video cassette or video cassette holder, wherein indicia recorded on the label can be changed as required, the labelling system comprising: an impression layer having a first planar surface and a second planar surface, the first planar surface defining a surface for recording indicia; a flexible translucent adhering sheet overlaying the first planar surface of the impression layer which when pressed against the first planar surface the translucent adhering sheet adheres thereto leaving visible indicia, when the translucent adhering sheet is separated from the first planar surface of the impression layer the visible indicia disappears allowing additional indicia to be recorded. the impression layer together with the flexibletranslucent adhering sheet form at least two indicia recording surfaces wherein each indicia recording surface represents a segment on a corresponding video cassette; erasure means for independently erasing each of the at least two indicia recording surfaces by separating the adhering sheet from the first planar surface of the impression layer; and attaching means overlying at least a portion of the second planar surface of the impression layer, the attaching means is adapted and constructed to mount the labelling system on a spine of a video cassette or video cassette holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A labelling system as defined by claim 1 wherein the attaching means comprises an adhesive surface for adhesively securing the impression surface to an article to be labelled.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
A labelling system as defined by claim 2 wherein the erasure means comprises a hinge means for the at least two adhering sheets each so that the adhering sheet can be independently hingedly separated from the impression surface each indicia recording surface is provided with a border to protect the translucent adhering sheet
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A labelling system as defined by claim 2 wherein the erasure means comprises a slide means that is located between the impression surface and the adhering sheet for separating the surfaces and erasing recorded indicia.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
179 words
A video cassette holder having a labelling system wherein indicia recorded on the labelling system can be changed as required, the video cassette holder comprising: a container defining a space into which a video cassette can be stored, the container having at least one exposed side; an impression layer formed integrally on the exposed side of the container, the impression layer having a first planar surface defining at least two indicia recording surfaces wherein each indicia recording surface represents a segment on a corresponding video cassette; a flexible translucent adhering sheet overlaying the first planar surface of the impression layer which when pressed against the first planar surface, the translucent adhering sheet adheres thereto leaving visible indicia, when the translucent adhering sheet is separated from the firsst planar surface of the impression layer the visible indicia disappears allowing additional indicia to be recorded; and an erasure means for independently erasing each of the at least two indicia recording surfaces by separating the translucent adhering sheet from the first planar surface of the impression layer to erase indicia recorded thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
179 words
A video cassette holder having a labelling system wherein indicia recorded on the labelling system can be changed as required, the video cassette holder comprising: a container defining a space into which a video cassette can be stored, the container having at least one exposed side; an impression layer formed integrally on the exposed side of the container, the impression layer having a first planar surface defining at least two indicia recording surfaces wherein each indicia recording surface represents a segment on a corresponding video cassette; a flexible translucent adhering sheet overlaying the first planar surface of the impression layer which when pressed against the first planar surface, the translucent adhering sheet adheres thereto leaving visible indicia, when the translucent adhering sheet is separated from the firsst planar surface of the impression layer the visible indicia disappears allowing additional indicia to be recorded; and an erasure means for independently erasing each of the at least two indicia recording surfaces by separating the translucent adhering sheet from the first planar surface of the impression layer to erase indicia recorded thereon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A labelling system as defined by claim 5 further comprising a transparent protective sheet which overlies the flexible translucent adhering sheet for protecting the recorded indicia.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
A labelling system as defined by claim 6 wherein the erasure means comprises a hinge means for the adhering sheet so that the adhering sheet can be independently hingedly separated from the impression surface each indicia recording surface is provided with a border to protect the translucent adhering sheet.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A labelling system as defined by claim 6 wherein the erasure means comprises a slide means that is located between the impression surface and the adhering sheet for separating the surfaces and erasing recorded indicia.
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