US4621837A — Multi-layered label

Claim 1

Independent Claim 97 words

In a multi-layered label which may be torn open to expose an interior leaflet, the improvement comprising, in combination: first outer and second inner cover sheets with an adhesive layer on at least one side thereof, and peripherally sealed together, and a separate multi-layer leaflet member positioned between said first and second cover sheets, at least one layer of said leaflet member being adhered to an internal face of one of said first and second sheets, and a line of tearing weakness in said first cover sheet to permit opening thereof for access to said leaflet member.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 97 words

In a multi-layered label which may be torn open to expose an interior leaflet, the improvement comprising, in combination: first outer and second inner cover sheets with an adhesive layer on at least one side thereof, and peripherally sealed together, and a separate multi-layer leaflet member positioned between said first and second cover sheets, at least one layer of said leaflet member being adhered to an internal face of one of said first and second sheets, and a line of tearing weakness in said first cover sheet to permit opening thereof for access to said leaflet member.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 25 words

The label of claim 1 in which said first cover sheet is made of transparent material, whereby printing on the leaflet member is visible therethrough.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 19 words

The label of claim 1 in which said leaflet member comprises a strip folded into a plurality of layers.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 59 words

The label of claim 1 in which an end of one layer of said leaflet member defines a tab member positioned by folding between said first and second cover sheets and adhering to said second cover sheet, said first cover sheet defining a slot positioned and proportioned to receive said tab for reclosing of the label after opening thereof.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 27 words

The label of claim 1 in which said second cover sheet carries an adhesive layer on its outer face, and a removable backing covering said adhesive layer.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 121 words

In a multi-layered label which may be torn open to expose an interior leaflet, the improvement comprising, in combination: first outer and second inner cover sheets with an adhesive layer on at least one side thereof, and sealed together at opposed ends, and a multi-layer folded leaflet member positioned between said first and second cover sheets, at least the first cover sheet being transparent, one layer of said leaflet member defining a printed outer face which is bonded to an inner face of the first cover sheet so as to be visible therethrough, and an off-center line of tearing weakness in said first cover sheet to permit said first sheet to be opened to expose inner folds of said leaflet member.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 121 words

In a multi-layered label which may be torn open to expose an interior leaflet, the improvement comprising, in combination: first outer and second inner cover sheets with an adhesive layer on at least one side thereof, and sealed together at opposed ends, and a multi-layer folded leaflet member positioned between said first and second cover sheets, at least the first cover sheet being transparent, one layer of said leaflet member defining a printed outer face which is bonded to an inner face of the first cover sheet so as to be visible therethrough, and an off-center line of tearing weakness in said first cover sheet to permit said first sheet to be opened to expose inner folds of said leaflet member.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 13 words

The label of claim 6 in which said second cover sheet is transparent.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 27 words

The label of claim 6 in which said second cover sheet carries an adhesive layer on its outer face, and a removable backing covering said adhesive layer.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 177 words

In a multi-layered label which may be torn open to expose an interior leaflet, the improvement comprising, in combination: first and second cover sheets sealed together at opposed ends, and a multi-layer, folded-strip leaflet member positioned between said first and second cover sheets, an end layer of said folded leaflet member strip being bonded to an inner face of the first cover sheet, an ultimate end portion of said end layer adjacent one of the opposed ends of said label being reverse folded to extend toward the center of said label and defining a tab member, said first cover sheet and end layer of the folded leaflet defining lines of tearing weakness in registry with each other so that both said first cover sheet and end layer may be simultaneously torn open by said lines of weakness, said lines of weakness being located adjacent said tab member, and a slot defined in said first cover sheet positioned and proportioned to receive said tab member subsequent to opening of said label by rupturing said lines of tearing weakness.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 177 words

In a multi-layered label which may be torn open to expose an interior leaflet, the improvement comprising, in combination: first and second cover sheets sealed together at opposed ends, and a multi-layer, folded-strip leaflet member positioned between said first and second cover sheets, an end layer of said folded leaflet member strip being bonded to an inner face of the first cover sheet, an ultimate end portion of said end layer adjacent one of the opposed ends of said label being reverse folded to extend toward the center of said label and defining a tab member, said first cover sheet and end layer of the folded leaflet defining lines of tearing weakness in registry with each other so that both said first cover sheet and end layer may be simultaneously torn open by said lines of weakness, said lines of weakness being located adjacent said tab member, and a slot defined in said first cover sheet positioned and proportioned to receive said tab member subsequent to opening of said label by rupturing said lines of tearing weakness.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 13 words

This label of claim 9 in which said first cover sheet is opaque.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 27 words

The label of claim 9 in which said second cover sheet carries an adhesive layer on its outer face, and a removable backing covering said adhesive layer.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 179 words

In a multi-layered label which may be torn open to expose an interior leaflet, the improvement comprising, in combination: first and second cover sheets sealed together at opposed ends, and a multi-layer, folded leaflet member positioned between said first and second cover sheets, at least one layer of said leaflet member being bonded to an inner face of said first cover sheet, a portion of said last layer of the leaflet member adjacent the second cover sheet being folded over said one layer adjacent one opposed end to form a tab portion extending toward the center of said label, a slot defined in the first cover sheet and cover of leaflet member in registry, positioned and proportioned to receive said tab portion, and a line of tearing weakness defined in said first cover sheet adjacent said one opposed end, whereby breaking of said line of tearing weakness permits said first cover sheet to be opened to expose said milti-layer, folded leaflet member, and said tab member may then be used to fit in said slot to reclose the label.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 179 words

In a multi-layered label which may be torn open to expose an interior leaflet, the improvement comprising, in combination: first and second cover sheets sealed together at opposed ends, and a multi-layer, folded leaflet member positioned between said first and second cover sheets, at least one layer of said leaflet member being bonded to an inner face of said first cover sheet, a portion of said last layer of the leaflet member adjacent the second cover sheet being folded over said one layer adjacent one opposed end to form a tab portion extending toward the center of said label, a slot defined in the first cover sheet and cover of leaflet member in registry, positioned and proportioned to receive said tab portion, and a line of tearing weakness defined in said first cover sheet adjacent said one opposed end, whereby breaking of said line of tearing weakness permits said first cover sheet to be opened to expose said milti-layer, folded leaflet member, and said tab member may then be used to fit in said slot to reclose the label.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 26 words

The multi-layered label of claim 12 in which said folded leaflet member defines a plurality of pages secured together at one end only in book form.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 27 words

The label of claim 12 in which said second cover sheet carries an adhesive layer on its outer face, and a removable backing covering said adhesive layer.

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

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