US4671003A
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Easy removal label and method for producing same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-08-22
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Granted: 1987-06-09
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Expires: 2005-08-22
Abstract
Abstract A pressure-sensitive adhesive backed information-conveying sign which is readily removable and reusable is provided. The sign includes an adhesive-free zone contained entirely within the perimeter of the sign which may be readily grasped with the fingers to remove the sign from the surface to which it has been applied. A method for producing a pressure-sensitive adhesive sign containing such an adhesive-free zone which may be adapted to modify conventional laminate production line procedures is also provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Matt J. Vitol
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:11
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/02; G09F7/00; G09F7/02; G09F7/12; G09F2003/023; G09F2003/0245; G09F2007/127; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24752; Y10T428/24769
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A method for producing a readily removable pressure-sensitive adhesive sign including the steps of: (a) providing a first sheet having at least one surface characterized by low adhesion; (b) perforating said first sheet to form a plurality of perforations arranged in a predetermined pattern in said sheet, wherein each of said perforations has a predetermined configuration; (c) providing a second sheet having a first, information-conveying surface and a second, adhesive-receiving surface opposite said first surface; (d) applying a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive to said second surface of said second sheet; (e) laminating said first sheet to said second surface of said second sheet to form a laminate so that said perforations expose adhesive-containing zones on the first sheet side of said laminate; (f) neutralizing the adhesive in said adhesive-containing zones to form adhesive-free zones; and (g) cutting said laminate to form a plurality of signs, each of said signs having an adhesive-free zone contained within the perimeter thereof.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
158 words
A method for producing a readily removable pressure-sensitive adhesive sign including the steps of: (a) providing a first sheet having at least one surface characterized by low adhesion; (b) perforating said first sheet to form a plurality of perforations arranged in a predetermined pattern in said sheet, wherein each of said perforations has a predetermined configuration; (c) providing a second sheet having a first, information-conveying surface and a second, adhesive-receiving surface opposite said first surface; (d) applying a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive to said second surface of said second sheet; (e) laminating said first sheet to said second surface of said second sheet to form a laminate so that said perforations expose adhesive-containing zones on the first sheet side of said laminate; (f) neutralizing the adhesive in said adhesive-containing zones to form adhesive-free zones; and (g) cutting said laminate to form a plurality of signs, each of said signs having an adhesive-free zone contained within the perimeter thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method described in claim 1, further including the step of applying a marker to said laminate to mark the location of each of said adhesive-free zones in each of said signs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method described in claim 1, further including, prior to step (g), the step of laminating a third sheet to the first, information-conveying surface of said second sheet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method described in claim 1, further including, prior to step (g), the step of applying information to said first, information-receiving surface of said second sheet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method described in claim 1, wherein said adhesive is neutralized by applying an adhesive-neutralizing material to each of said adhesive-containing zones.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method described in claim 5, wherein said adhesive-neutralizing material is in the form of a powder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method described in claim 6, wherein said adhesive-neutralizing material is selected from the group consisting of magnesium silicate, charcoal and silica.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method described in claim 7, wherein said adhesive-neutralizing material is magnesium silicate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
117 words
A label for removable application to a substrate including a first sheet having a first, information-conveying surface and a second, adhesive-receiving surface opposite said first surface, a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive adjacent to and completely covering said second surface, at least one finger grip means on said second surface for grasping the edge of said label immediately interior of and adjacent to the perimeter of said label comprising a zone where the adhesive has been neutralized to render the zone nonadherent, marking means on said first surface for marking the location of said finger grip means, and a second backing sheet including a low adhesion portion in mating contact with said adhesive layer of said first sheet.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
117 words
A label for removable application to a substrate including a first sheet having a first, information-conveying surface and a second, adhesive-receiving surface opposite said first surface, a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive adjacent to and completely covering said second surface, at least one finger grip means on said second surface for grasping the edge of said label immediately interior of and adjacent to the perimeter of said label comprising a zone where the adhesive has been neutralized to render the zone nonadherent, marking means on said first surface for marking the location of said finger grip means, and a second backing sheet including a low adhesion portion in mating contact with said adhesive layer of said first sheet.
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