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Transparent gummed label having see through indicia and opaque universal product code bar and numerical indicia at a side thereof on small nail polish bottles
Assignee: AM COSMETICS Inc
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Filing: 1987-05-05
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Granted: 1988-08-16
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Expires: 2007-05-05
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a transparent gummed label for small nail polish glass containers fitted with a cap-applicator, the label being formed of a pre-cut clear cellulose acetate sheet having translucent light colored printing over a major proportion of the back and the bar code printed on the front of the sheet. Specifically the left back side of the sheet is printed with a first light colored material identifying the supplier and the shade of the nail polish contents. Immediately adjacent thereto but on the front side there is a second printing of a white opaque background located on the right side which is a minor portion of the sheet and which is then overprinted with the opaque black Universal Product Code Bar Code and then with the Universal Product Numbers adjacent the Bar Code. The back side of the sheet is then coated with a clear pressure sensitive adhesive so that the label is then applied to a small glass container (1/2 fluid ounce) for nail polish. The transparent light colored indicia on the back side identify the manufacturer supplier, the shade of nail polish, the fluid contents (1/2 fluid oz. or 15 ml) and give instructions to shake well before removing the cap. The consumer can match the shade to any desired color and readily sees through the label which is of a significantly large size in relation to the size of the glass container. The label facilitates consumer selection of any shade desired in an offering of about 75-80 nail polish colors.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur Matney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:07
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/02; G09F2003/0214; G09F2003/0216; G09F2003/0272; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/14; Y10T428/1486
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim
221 words
A transparent gummed label for small nail polish bottles made of glass fitted with a cap applicator comprising: a precut rectangular transparent cellulose acetate sheet constituting the sole mechanical support of the label, said sheet having top, bottom, left and right edges, said sheet further comprising a major portion and a minor portion, said major portion including said left edge and said minor portion including said right edge, said portions being defined by an imaginary line running between said top and bottom edges, said sheet further comprising a top surface constituting the front surface of the label and an under surface constituting the back surface of the label; first translucent indicia printed on the under surface of said sheet said first indicia comprising product identifying information and instructions, said first indicia being translucent and confined to the major portion of the under surface of said sheet, to permit seeing therethrough, an opaque printing of substantial thickness, many times greater than the thickness of said first indicia, consisting of an opaque white background coating covering the entire minor portion of said top surface of said sheet, said white coating being overprinted with a bar code and number in dark color and a continuous coating of pressure sensitive adhesive covering the entire under surface of said sheet and applied over said first indicia.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
221 words
A transparent gummed label for small nail polish bottles made of glass fitted with a cap applicator comprising: a precut rectangular transparent cellulose acetate sheet constituting the sole mechanical support of the label, said sheet having top, bottom, left and right edges, said sheet further comprising a major portion and a minor portion, said major portion including said left edge and said minor portion including said right edge, said portions being defined by an imaginary line running between said top and bottom edges, said sheet further comprising a top surface constituting the front surface of the label and an under surface constituting the back surface of the label; first translucent indicia printed on the under surface of said sheet said first indicia comprising product identifying information and instructions, said first indicia being translucent and confined to the major portion of the under surface of said sheet, to permit seeing therethrough, an opaque printing of substantial thickness, many times greater than the thickness of said first indicia, consisting of an opaque white background coating covering the entire minor portion of said top surface of said sheet, said white coating being overprinted with a bar code and number in dark color and a continuous coating of pressure sensitive adhesive covering the entire under surface of said sheet and applied over said first indicia.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A label as claimed in claim 1 in adhesive combination with a clear glass container having a capacity of 1/2 fluid ounce.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A plurality of labels as claimed in claim 1 supported on a peelable backing strip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A label as claimed in claim 1 wherein the thickness of said cellulose acetate sheet is from about 3 to about 5 mils.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A label as claimed in claim 4 wherein the thickness of said pressure sensitive adhesive coating on the back of said label is about 1 to 2 mils.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A label as claimed in claim 5 wherein the thickness of said first printing on the back of said label is from about 0.3 to about 0.6 mils.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A label as claimed in claim 5 wherein the thickness of said opaque white background coating is about 1 to 2 mils.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A label as claimed in claim 7 wherein the thickness of the bar code and numerical indicia over said white opaque ground coating is about 0.4 to 0.8 mils.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
100 words
A label for attachment to a transparent container comprising a flexible sheet of transparent base material of a predetermined size and configuration to conform to a portion of the container, the label having first and second adjacent separate portions, the first portion having indicia printed thereon and being substantially transparent to permit the color of the contents of the container to be visually observable through substantially the entire first portion while providing visually readable information for the user, and the second portion being substantially opaque and having opaque indicia imprinted thereon for product identification through the use of optical means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
100 words
A label for attachment to a transparent container comprising a flexible sheet of transparent base material of a predetermined size and configuration to conform to a portion of the container, the label having first and second adjacent separate portions, the first portion having indicia printed thereon and being substantially transparent to permit the color of the contents of the container to be visually observable through substantially the entire first portion while providing visually readable information for the user, and the second portion being substantially opaque and having opaque indicia imprinted thereon for product identification through the use of optical means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention in accordance with claim 9 wherein the first portion is separated from the second portion by a clear line of demarcation so that the portions are in a side-by-side relationship.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
57 words
The invention in accordance with claim 9 wherein the label includes a back surface and a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive mounted on the back surface thereof so that when the label is applied and flexibly conformed to the outer surface of the container, the adhesive will bond the label to the container in a predetermined fixed position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
41 words
The invention in accordance with claim 9 wherein the label is rectangular in configuration, the first portion is substantially larger than the second portion and the surface of the container on which the flexible label is applied is cylindrical in shape.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention in accordance with claim 9 wherein the label is formed of a precut sheet of cellulose acetate material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
90 words
The invention in accordance with claim 9 wherein the printed indicia of the first portion is formed of a relatively thin layer of white ink and the opaque second portion is formed of a relatively thick underlayer of white ink sufficient to prevent visual observance of the color of the contents of the container therethrough, and wherein the opaque printed indicia of the second portion is formed as an overlayer of black ink on the underlayer of white ink thereby providing the indicia to be read by the optical means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
65 words
The invention in accordance with claim 9 wherein a plurality of said labels are provided with each label having a predetermined dispersion of adhesive thereon, and the lables being removable mounted on a carrier sheet in a preselected arrangement whereby each label can be selectively removed to expose the adhesive thereon for engagement with the container to affix the label thereon at a predetermined location.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
104 words
The invention in accordance with claim 9 wherein the printed indicia of the first portion is formed of a relatively thin layer of ink of a selected color and the opaque second portion is formed of a relatively thick underlayer of ink of a selected color sufficient to prevent visual observance of the color of the contents of the container therethrough, and wherein the opaque printed indicia of the second portion is formed as an overlayer of ink on the underlayer of ink of a color contrasting to the color of the underlayer thereby providing the indicia to be read by the optical means.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
99 words
A method of forming a label for a transparent container comprising the steps of preforming a flexible sheet of transparent base material having a predetermined size and configuration to conform to a portion of the container, forming a first substantially transparent portion of the label with indicia printed thereon to permit the color of the contents of the container to be visually observable through substantially the entire first portion, and forming a substantially opaque second portion separate from and adjacent to the first portion and having opaque indicia printed thereon for product identification through the use of optical means.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
99 words
A method of forming a label for a transparent container comprising the steps of preforming a flexible sheet of transparent base material having a predetermined size and configuration to conform to a portion of the container, forming a first substantially transparent portion of the label with indicia printed thereon to permit the color of the contents of the container to be visually observable through substantially the entire first portion, and forming a substantially opaque second portion separate from and adjacent to the first portion and having opaque indicia printed thereon for product identification through the use of optical means.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention in accordance with claim 17 which further comprises the step of positioning the first and second portions in a side-by-side relationship.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
43 words
The invention in accordance with claim 17 which further comprises the step of affixing the label to a substantially cylindrically-shaped nail polish bottle having a preselected shade of nail polish housed therein which is readily observable through the first portion of the label.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
45 words
The invention in accordance with claim 17 which further comprises the step of applying a pressure-sensitive adhesive on the flexible label for bonding the label to the container in a predetermined fixed position when the label is applied to an outer surface of the container.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
50 words
The invention in accordance with claim 17 wherein the step of forming the label includes the step of forming the label in a rectangular configuration; and wherein the steps of forming the first and second portions includes the step of making the first portion substantially larger than the second portion.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention in accordance with claim 17 wherein the step of forming the label includes the step of making the label from a precut sheet of cellulose acetate material.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
100 words
The invention in accordance with claim 17 which further comprises the steps of applying a relatively thin layer of white ink to a surface of the label situated at the first portion thereof to form the printed indicia of the first portion, and applying a relatively thick underlayer of white ink to a surface of the label situated at the second portion thereof sufficient to prevent visual observance of the color of the contents of the container therethrough and thereafter applying an overlayer of black ink upon the underlayer to provide the indicia to be read by the optical means.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention in accordance with claim 17 which further comprises the step of affixing the label to a container which is a transparent and glass bottle.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
70 words
The invention in accordance with claim 17 which further comprises the steps of forming a plurality of said labels with each label having a predetermined dispersion of adhesive thereon, and removably mounting the plurality of labels on a carrier sheet in a preselected arrangement whereby each label can be selectively removed to expose the adhesive thereon for engagement with the container to affix the label thereon in a predetermined location.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
106 words
The invention in accordance with claim 17 which further comprises the step of applying a relatively thin layer of ink of a selected color to the sheet of base material to form the printed indicia of the first portion, and applying a relatively thick underlayer of ink of a selected color to the sheet of base material in a sufficient amount to prevent visual observance of the color of the contents of the container therethrough, and thereafter applying an overlayer of ink of a color contrasting to the color of the underlayer upon the underlayer thereby providing the indicia to be read by the optical means.
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