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Identification tags

Assignee: Dennison Manufacturing Canada Inc
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Filing: 1986-11-26
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Granted: 1988-02-23
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Expires: 2006-11-26
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Abstract

Abstract A tag includes a primary panel capable of bearing identification indicia and a secondary panel capable of bearing identification indicia. The secondary panel is detachably secured to the primary panel along a line of separation, and coated, adjacent the line of separation, with a pressure sensitive adhesive. A backing strip having a release surface in contact with at least the adhesive coated area of said secondary panel is also provided.

Inventors

  • 👤 S. Thornton Cass

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-09 20:09
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/02; G09F3/0288

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim 102 words
A tag including: (a) a primary panel capable of bearing identification indicia; (b) a secondary panel capable of bearing identification indicia, detachably secured to said primary panel along a weakened line of separation, and coated, adjacent said line of separation, with a pressure sensitive adhesive; and (c) a backing strip having a release surface in contact with at least the adhesive coated area of said secondary panel; said backing strip being secured to said primary panel adjacent said line of separation, whereby said secondary panel, upon detachment from said primary panel, presents its adhesive coated area for adhesion to any suitable surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 102 words
A tag including: (a) a primary panel capable of bearing identification indicia; (b) a secondary panel capable of bearing identification indicia, detachably secured to said primary panel along a weakened line of separation, and coated, adjacent said line of separation, with a pressure sensitive adhesive; and (c) a backing strip having a release surface in contact with at least the adhesive coated area of said secondary panel; said backing strip being secured to said primary panel adjacent said line of separation, whereby said secondary panel, upon detachment from said primary panel, presents its adhesive coated area for adhesion to any suitable surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 45 words
A tag as described in claim 1 wherein said primary panel, adjacent the said line of separation, is coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive, and said backing strip is secured to said primary panel by contact with the adhesive coated surface of said primary panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 40 words
A tag as described in claim 2 wherein the surface of said strip in contact with the adhesive coated area of said primary panel is not provided with a release surface, said strip thereby tenaceously adhering to said primary panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 15 words
A tag as described in claim 3 wherein said tag is an airline baggage tag.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 30 words
A tag as described in claim 2 wherein the surface of said strip in contact with the adhesive coated area of said primary panel is provided with a release surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 64 words
A tag as described in claim 5 wherein the area of said strip in contact with the adhesive coated area of said primary panel is larger than the area of said strip in contact with the adhesive coated area of said secondary panel, said strip thereby tending to remain attached to said primary panel upon detachment of said secondary panel from said primary panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 15 words
A tag as described in claim 6 wherein said tag is an airline baggage tag.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 15 words
A tag as described in claim 5 wherein said tag is an airline baggage tag.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 15 words
A tag as described in claim 2 wherein said tag is an airline baggage tag.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 23 words
A tag as described in claim 1 wherein said strip is connected to said primary panel by means of a non-pressure sensitive adhesive.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 52 words
A tag as described in claim 1 wherein the release surface of said strip is in contact with an adhesive coated surface of said primary panel, the adhesive coating of said primary panel being an adhesive with affinity for said release surface, said strip thereby being bonded securely to said primary panel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 15 words
A tag as described in claim 1 wherein said tag is an airline baggage tag.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 108 words
A tag including: (a) a primary panel capable of bearing identification indicia; (b) a secondary panel capable of bearing identification indicia detachably secured to said primary panel along a weakened line of separation, said primary panel, adjacent the line of separation being provided with a release surface; (c) a strip having a pressure sensitive adhesive surface in contact with at least the release surface of said primary panel; said strip being secured to said secondary panel adjacent said line of separation, whereby upon detachment of said secondary panel from said primary panel, the pressure sensitive adhesive surface on said strip is presented for adhesion to any suitable surface.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 108 words
A tag including: (a) a primary panel capable of bearing identification indicia; (b) a secondary panel capable of bearing identification indicia detachably secured to said primary panel along a weakened line of separation, said primary panel, adjacent the line of separation being provided with a release surface; (c) a strip having a pressure sensitive adhesive surface in contact with at least the release surface of said primary panel; said strip being secured to said secondary panel adjacent said line of separation, whereby upon detachment of said secondary panel from said primary panel, the pressure sensitive adhesive surface on said strip is presented for adhesion to any suitable surface.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 47 words
A tag as described in claim 13, wherein the adhesive surface of said strip is continuous on one entire surface of said strip, and said strip is secured to said secondary panel by contact of said adhesive surface with the secondary panel, adjacent the line of separation.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 40 words
A tag as described in claim 14, wherein the upper surface of said primary panel is indicia bearing, the lower surface of said secondary panel is indicia bearing, and said strip contacts both said panels on the lower surfaces thereof.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 40 words
A tag as described in claim 14, wherein the upper surface of said primary panel is indicia bearing, the upper surface of said secondary panel is indicia bearing, and said strip contacts both said panels on the upper surfaces thereof.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 40 words
A tag as described in claim 14, wherein the upper surface of said primary panel is indicia bearing, the upper surface of said secondary panel is indicia bearing, and said strip contacts both said panels on the lower surfaces thereof.

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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) 1991-02-22 1991-08-24 1992-02-23 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1995-02-22 1995-08-24 1996-02-23 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1999-02-22 1999-08-24 2000-02-23 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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