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Multi-ply clean release label, form or mailer
Assignee: Standard Register Co
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Filing: 1992-06-23
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Granted: 1993-12-07
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Expires: 2012-06-23
Abstract
Abstract A multi-ply form or label which utilizes a clean release adhesive for securing one or more of the plies together is provided. Different embodiments provide a laminated postal card or mailer having a return envelope or a multi-ply product label. In all of these embodiments of the invention, the plies of the label, postal card, or form are secured together in a manner which withstands rough handling and minimizes lost or torn plies. The various embodiments of the invention also include both preprinted information as well as the capability to record variable information on more than one ply in a single printing pass.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary Doll
- 👤 David F. Laurash
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:14
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/02; G09F3/0288; B; B42; B42D; B42D5/00; B42D5/02; B42D5/023; B42D5/025; B42D5/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A multi-ply form or label adapted to be secured to a substrate comprising: a top ply, a base ply, and at least one intermediate ply; a lower surface of said top ply secured to said intermediate ply along at least one marginal edge thereof by an adhesive; and said intermediate and base plies being secured together with a releasable adhesive located between said intermediate and base plies such that said plies are readily separable, the upper surface of said base ply which faces said intermediate ply including at least one area printed with a first composition which, when exposed to a second composition, reacts to form a distinctive color, with at least one of said first and second compositions being contained in frangible microcapsules, and said second composition being in contact with said first composition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A multi-ply form or label adapted to be secured to a substrate comprising: a top ply, a base ply, and at least one intermediate ply; a lower surface of said top ply secured to said intermediate ply along at least one marginal edge thereof by an adhesive; and said intermediate and base plies being secured together with a releasable adhesive located between said intermediate and base plies such that said plies are readily separable, the upper surface of said base ply which faces said intermediate ply including at least one area printed with a first composition which, when exposed to a second composition, reacts to form a distinctive color, with at least one of said first and second compositions being contained in frangible microcapsules, and said second composition being in contact with said first composition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The multi-ply form or label of claim 1 in which said top ply includes perforations interiorly of said adhesive to permit removal of said top ply from the remainder of said form.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
The multi-ply form or label of claim 1 in which said lower surface of said top ply which faces said intermediate ply includes at least one area printed with a first composition which, when exposed to a second composition, reacts to form a distinctive color, with at least one of said first and second compositions being contained in frangible microcapsules.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The multi-ply form or label of claim 1 in which the upper surface of said intermediate ply includes at least one area printed with said second composition which, when exposed to said first composition on said top ply, reacts to form a distinctive color.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The multi-ply form of claim 1 in which the lower surface of said base ply includes an adhesive selected from the group consisting of water remoistenable adhesives and pressure sensitive adhesives.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The multi-ply form of claim 1 in which said base ply extends beyond at least one edge of said intermediate ply.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The multi-ply form of claim 3 in which said top ply includes at least one area which has been die cut to expose a portion of the upper surface of said intermediate ply.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The multi-ply form of claim 4 including human or machine readable indicia printed on each of said top, intermediate, and base plies.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The multi-ply form of claim 1 in which said lower surface of said top ply is secured to said upper surface of said intermediate ply along three marginal edges thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
65 words
The multi-ply form or label of claim 1 in which the upper surface of said top ply includes at least one area printed with a first composition which, when exposed to a second composition, reacts to form a distinctive color, with at least one of said first and second compositions being contained in frangible microcapsules, said second composition being present blended with said first composition.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
The multi-ply form or label of claim 1 in which said upper surface of said base ply further includes printed indicia forming a message which is hidden from view until said base and intermediate plies are separated.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
87 words
The multi-ply form or label of claim 1 in which said top and intermediate plies are secured together along three marginal edges thereof by said adhesive to form a return envelope, the upper surface of said top ply including at least one area printed with a first composition which, when exposed to a second composition, reacts to form a distinctive color, with at least one of said first and second compositions being contained in frangible microcapsules, and said second composition being in contact with said first composition.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
The multi-ply form or label of claim 12 in which the lower surface of said base ply includes an adhesive selected from the group consisting of water remoistenable adhesives and pressure sensitive adhesives.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
48 words
The multi-ply form or label of claim 12 in which said top ply includes a removable stub along one edge thereof, and the upper surface of said intermediate ply facing said top ply includes a coating of a remoistenable adhesive in the area directly beneath said removable stub.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
113 words
The multi-ply form or label of claim 1 in which said top and intermediate plies are secured together along three marginal edges thereof by said adhesive to form a pocket, the upper surface of said top ply including at least one area printed with a first composition which, when exposed to a second composition, reacts to form a distinctive color, with at least one of said first and second compositions being contained in frangible microcapsules, said second composition being in contact with said first composition; and said upper surface of said base ply further including printed indicia forming a message which is hidden from view until said base and intermediate plies are separated.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The multi-ply form or label of claim 15 including a coupon inserted into said pocket formed by said top and intermediate plies.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
33 words
The multi-ply form or label of claim 15 in which the lower surface of said base ply includes an adhesive selected from the group consisting of water remoistenable adhesives and pressure sensitive adhesives.
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