US5182152A
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Label dispensing sheet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-12-17
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Granted: 1993-01-26
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Expires: 2010-12-17
Abstract
Abstract A label dispensing sheet includes a backing sheet having a layer of a pressure sensitive adhesive releasing material on one face and having a weakened line across its width, a row of adhesive labels releasably disposed on the backing sheet overlying the weakened line, and a release strip releasably disposed on the backing overlying the weakened line. The release strip has a weakened line at a position offset from the weakened line in the backing. This permits a user to grasp and pull away the release strip, exposing the ends of the labels for easy removal. The labels may, for example, be thin, plastic index tabs for labelling book pages.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas H. Ericson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:44
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F21/00; B42F21/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/14; Y10T428/1438; Y10T428/15; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24273; Y10T428/24298; Y10T428/24314; Y10T428/24802; Y10T428/24851; Y10T428/24868; Y10T428/24876; Y10T428/24893; Y10T428/24901; Y10T428/24942; Y10T428/2495; Y10T428/24967; Y10T428/24983
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A label dispensing sheet, comprising: a backing sheet having a layer of a pressure sensitive adhesive releasing material on a face thereof and having a weakened line across the width thereof; a row of labels releasably disposed on said backing sheet overlying said weakened line, each of said labels comprising a base layer having a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive coated on a bottom face thereof and disposed in face-to-face contact with said release layer of said backing sheet, and having indicia disposed on a top face thereof; and a release strip releasably disposed on said backing overlying said weakened line in said backing sheet, said strip having a layer of adhesive on a bottom face thereof in face-to-face contact with said release layer of said backing sheet, said release strip having a weakened line extending in the widthwise direction thereof at a position offset from said weakened line in said backing sheet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A label dispensing sheet, comprising: a backing sheet having a layer of a pressure sensitive adhesive releasing material on a face thereof and having a weakened line across the width thereof; a row of labels releasably disposed on said backing sheet overlying said weakened line, each of said labels comprising a base layer having a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive coated on a bottom face thereof and disposed in face-to-face contact with said release layer of said backing sheet, and having indicia disposed on a top face thereof; and a release strip releasably disposed on said backing overlying said weakened line in said backing sheet, said strip having a layer of adhesive on a bottom face thereof in face-to-face contact with said release layer of said backing sheet, said release strip having a weakened line extending in the widthwise direction thereof at a position offset from said weakened line in said backing sheet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The label dispensing sheet of claim 1, wherein said release strip is positioned at one end of said row of labels, and said weakened lines comprise generally parallel slits in said backing sheet and said release strip, respectively.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The label dispensing sheet of claim 1, wherein the base layer of each label comprises a thin, flexible, transparent film, and each label further comprises an intermediate layer bearing desired indicia disposed on the base layer, and a covering layer overlying the intermediate layer, which covering layer also comprises a thin, flexible transparent film.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The label dispensing sheet of claim 3, wherein said release strip is positioned at one end of said row of labels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The label dispensing sheet of claim 4, wherein said base layer and said covering layer each have a thickness in the range of about 1 to 2 mils.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The label dispensing sheet of claim 5, wherein the transparent, flexible films of the base and covering layers each consist essentially of a polyester film.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The label dispensing sheet of claim 4, wherein the intermediate layer comprises a layer of ink or pigment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The label dispensing sheet of claim 7, wherein the intermediate layer comprises a metallic ink sublayer printed with visible characters, the covering layer being effective to prevent tarnishing of the metallic ink.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
72 words
The label dispensing sheet of claim 7, wherein the intermediate layer is generally H-shaped, including a central stem portion and a pair of parallel crossbar portions, and side edge portions of said base and covering layers taper inwardly and symmetrically in the lengthwise direction from both sides towards the center of said stem portion so that, at said center, the base and covering layers have the same width as the stem portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The label dispensing sheet of claim 9, wherein said side edge portions are curved, and said curved edge portions on opposite sides of said center of said stem align when said label is folded along said center to form an index tab.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The label dispensing sheet of claim 1, wherein the backing sheet further comprises a paper sheet, and the releasing material comprises silicone.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
54 words
The label dispensing sheet of claim 3, wherein side edge portions of said base and covering layers taper inwardly and symmetrically in the lengthwise direction from both sides toward a widthwise centerline of said intermediate layer so that, at said centerline, the base and covering layers have the same width as the stem portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
42 words
The label dispensing sheet of claim 12, wherein said side edge portions are curved, and said curved edge portions on opposite sides of said center of said stem align when said label is folded along said center to form an index tab.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-01-26 | 1996-07-27 | 1997-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-01-26 | 2000-07-27 | 2001-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-01-26 | 2004-07-27 | 2005-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |