An apparatus is configured to be mounted on a conveyor that passes by a tagging machine, wherein the tagging machine is configured to apply a labeling article. The apparatus includes a first cup attached to the conveyor, a second cup slidably attached to the first cup, and a biasing mechanism that biases the second cup toward the conveyor. A method of applying a labeling article to a product comprises attaching a receptacle to a conveyor that passes by a tagging machine and positioning the product in the receptacle. An apparatus comprises a bar configured to be mounted on the conveyor and a receptacle including a base. The receptacle is configured to receive a product to which the labeling article is to be applied. The bar and base have a sliding interface for mutual connection and disconnection.
A composite traction member comprising a polymer traction layer configured to promote traction and including a layer interface, a polymer structural substrate molded to the polymer traction layer including a substrate face coupled along the layer interface and a molded weld assembly interconnecting the polymer structural substrate and the polymer traction layer, and a method of manufacturing the composite traction member.
B32B 3/30 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
B29C 70/78 - Moulding material on one side only of the preformed part
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
A ring is configured for use with an automated tying machine with a twist tie and tag. The ring includes a channel through which the twist tie is configured to travel, a first guide, and first and second surfaces. The first guide includes a tip and first and second inclined sides extending from the tip. The first and second surfaces are spaced from portions of the first and second inclined sides, respectively. A system for automatically banding and tagging a product includes a tying machine and a tag feeding assembly. The tying machine is configured to band the product with a twist tie. The tag feeding assembly is configured to position an attachment portion of a tag into a ring of the machine.
An article (50) is configured for application to an item (54). The article (50) includes a substrate strip (58) and an adhesive layer (66). The substrate strip (58) has opposed first (60) and second (62) major surfaces, opposed first and second ends along a length of the substrate strip (58), and a first width orthogonal to the length. The adhesive layer (66) is disposed on the second major surface (62) and has a second width. A first portion of the adhesive layer (66) is configured for attachment to the item (54), a second portion of the adhesive layer (66) is configured for attachment to a seal portion (68) of the substrate strip (58), and a terminal flap (70) at each of the first and second ends has a non-adhesive inner surface and a non-adhesive outer surface (60).
A system is configured to produce a series of printed clips. The system includes a source of web material, a cutting station, a drive assembly and a printing station. The web material is configured to pass through the system in a machine direction. The cutting station is configured to cut a first portion of the web material into at least a first clip, index the first portion after cutting, and sequentially cut a second portion of the web material into at least a second clip. Cut portions of the web material exit the cutting station in a free loop. A drive assembly is configured to feed web material of the free loop through the printing station at a web speed. The printing station is configured to print indicia on a first surface of the cut portions of the web material.
An article (20) is formed of a sheet material and comprises a tag (48) and a loop (22) surrounding an aperture (28). The loop (22) is connected to the tag (48) and comprises a perimeter edge (36) and an aperture edge (28). The loop (22) comprises an expandable portion (30) that comprises a plurality of perimeter cuts (32p) and a plurality of aperture cuts (32a). Each of the perimeter cuts (32p) extends to the perimeter edge (36), and each of the aperture cuts (32a) extends to the aperture edge (28).
G09F 3/14 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by strings, straps, chains, or wires
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
A reclosure article (22) is configured for permanent attachment to a flexible container (20). The article (22) includes a resilient, elongated strip including first and second fasteners (50) proximate each of two opposed ends (54), wherein at least the first fastener (50) includes a slot (40, 44, 52, 58) configured to receive one of first and second opposite side edges (46) of the flexible container (20). A method is described for closing a flexible container (20) using a reclosure article (22) that is permanently attached to the container (20). The method includes inserting one of first and second opposite side edges (46) of the flexible container (20) into a slot (40, 44, 52, 58) of the article (22).
A tag is configured to be inserted into a product, the tag including a label portion having a first width and an insertion portion. The insertion portion extends from the label portion at a first end of the insertion portion. The insertion portion has a second width that is less than the first width. The insertion portion has a length terminating at an arrow-shaped head at an opposed second end of the insertion portion, the arrow-shaped head comprising a tip and a barb that extends laterally from an elongated wire. The elongated wire extends along the length of the insertion portion to at least a part of the label portion.
B31D 1/02 - Multiple-step processes for making flat articles the articles being labels or tags
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
G09F 3/14 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by strings, straps, chains, or wires
A reclosure article is configured for permanent attachment to a flexible container. The article includes a resilient, elongated strip including first and second fasteners proximate each of two opposed ends, wherein at least the first fastener includes a slot configured to receive one of first and second opposite side edges of the flexible container. A method is described for closing a flexible container using a reclosure article that is permanently attached to the container. The method includes inserting one of first and second opposite side edges of the flexible container into a slot of the article.
In one aspect, an article includes a first sleeve formed from a first heat-shrinkable polymer sheet, the first heat-shrinkable polymer sheet having opposed first and second edges, wherein the first sleeve is formed with a first seam proximate the first edge. A portion of the first heat-shrinkable polymer sheet extends between the first sleeve and the second edge. A tag is bonded to the portion of the first heat-shrinkable polymer sheet proximate the second edge at a first overlap zone of the tag and the portion of the first heat-shrinkable polymer sheet. In another aspect, an article includes a heat-shrinkable polymer sheet and a tag bonded to the sheet. The heat-shrinkable polymer sheet has a central area and a plurality of slits disposed through the sheet, at least one of the plurality of slits oriented to partially surround the central area.
B65C 3/06 - Affixing labels to short rigid containers
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
A system (20) is configured to automatically band a product (36) with a portion of twist tie material (58) and includes a tying machine (22) which includes a twisting barrel (32), a tie payout assembly (158), a tie feeding assembly (216, 218, 220, 222, 224), a main drive belt (196), and a tying ring (24). The tie payout assembly (158) includes a spool shaft (182) configured for mounting a tie spool (59) of the twist tie material (58). The tie feeding assembly (216, 218, 220, 222, 224) is configured to receive the twist tie material (58) from the tie payout assembly (158) and includes a feedroller (216), a nip roller (218), a forward feedroll clutch (220), a reverse feedroll clutch (222), and a feedroll belt (224). The nip roller (218) is configured to contact the feedroller (216) with the twist tie material (58) therebetween. The forward feedroll clutch (220) is engageable with a forward feedroll pulley (203) that surrounds a forward feedroll shaft (202). The reverse feedroll clutch (222) is engageable with a reverse feedroll pulley (205) that surrounds a reverse feedroll shaft (204).
B65B 25/02 - Packaging agricultural or horticultural products
G09F 3/14 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by strings, straps, chains, or wires
B65B 13/04 - Applying and securing binding material around articles or groups of articles, e.g. using strings, wires, strips, bands or tapes with means for guiding the binding material around the articles prior to severing from supply
B65B 13/34 - Securing ends of binding material by applying separate securing members, e.g. deformable clips
B65B 29/04 - Attaching, or forming and attaching, string handles or tags to tea bags
B65B 61/20 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for adding cards, coupons or other inserts to package contents
Composite lumber made using plastic, namely, boards and planks used to manufacture outdoor furniture, urban site furnishing, outdoor signs, trash receptables, park playground equipment, recreational docks, and recreational boardwalk
A system is configured to automatically band a product with a portion of twist tie material and includes a tying machine which includes a twisting barrel, a tie payout assembly, a tie feeding assembly, a main drive belt, and a tying ring. The tie payout assembly includes a spool shaft configured for mounting a tie spool of the twist tie material. The tie feeding assembly is configured to receive the twist tie material from the tie payout assembly and includes a feedroller, a nip roller, a forward feedroll clutch, a reverse feedroll clutch, and a feedroll belt. The nip roller is configured to contact the feedroller with the twist tie material therebetween. The forward feedroll clutch is engageable with a forward feedroll pulley that surrounds a forward feedroll shaft. The reverse feedroll clutch is engageable with a reverse feedroll pulley that surrounds a reverse feedroll shaft.
A ring (24) is configured for use with an automated tying machine (22) with a twist tie (58) and tag (42). The ring (24) includes a channel (72) through which the twist tie (58) is configured to travel, a first guide (74), and first and second surfaces (81). The first guide (74) includes a tip (76) and first and second inclined sides (78) extending from the tip (76). The first and second surfaces (81) are spaced from portions of the first and second inclined sides (78), respectively. A system (20) for automatically banding and tagging a product (36) includes a tying machine (22) and a tag feeding assembly (26). The tying machine (22) is configured to band the product (36) with a twist tie (58). The tag feeding assembly (26) is configured to position an attachment portion (46) of a tag (42) into a ring (24) of the machine (22).
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
Goods & Services
Flexible shape-retaining and shape-contouring plastic deadfold filaments for use in further manufacturing of medical and health care products, namely air-filtering face masks and surgical drapes
In one aspect, an article includes a first sleeve formed from a first heat-shrinkable polymer sheet, the first heat-shrinkable polymer sheet having opposed first and second edges, wherein the first sleeve is formed with a first seam proximate the first edge. A portion of the first heat-shrinkable polymer sheet extends between the first sleeve and the second edge. A tag is bonded to the portion of the first heat-shrinkable polymer sheet proximate the second edge at a first overlap zone of the tag and the portion of the first heat-shrinkable polymer sheet. In another aspect, an article includes a heat-shrinkable polymer sheet and a tag bonded to the sheet. The heat-shrinkable polymer sheet has a central area and a plurality of slits disposed through the sheet, at least one of the plurality of slits oriented to partially surround the central area.
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
B65C 3/06 - Affixing labels to short rigid containers
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Separable composite articles in sheet or roll form
A series of a plurality of articles includes a panel strip and a plurality of elastic fastening loops. The panel strip includes a plurality of ruptureably-connected panel portions of the plurality of articles. Each of the plurality of elastic fastening loops is secured to a respective panel portion at a bond zone.
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
A system is configured to produce a series of printed clips. The system includes a source of web material, a cutting station, a drive assembly and a printing station. The web material is configured to pass through the system in a machine direction. The cutting station is configured to cut a first portion of the web material into at least a first clip, index the first portion after cutting, and sequentially cut a second portion of the web material into at least a second clip. Cut portions of the web material exit the cutting station in a free loop. A drive assembly is configured to feed web material of the free loop through the printing station at a web speed. The printing station is configured to print indicia on a first surface of the cut portions of the web material.
A system is configured to produce a series of printed clips (14p). The system includes a source (42) of web material (40), a cutting station (46), a drive assembly (70, 72) and a printing station (48). The web material (40) is configured to pass through the system in a machine direction (44). The cutting station (46) is configured to cut a first portion of the web material (40) into at least a first clip (12), index the first portion after cutting, and sequentially cut a second portion of the web material (40) into at least a second clip (12). Cut portions of the web material (40) exit the cutting station (46) in a free loop (14u). A drive assembly (70, 72) is configured to feed web material of the free loop (14u) through the printing station (48) at a web speed. The printing station (48) is configured to print indicia (16) on a first surface (18f, 18b) of the cut portions of the web material (40).
A method is described for forming a plurality of articles. The method includes creasing a tag substrate between first and second ends to form a first fold, wherein a first bent portion is defined between the first end and the first fold; lifting the first bent portion away from the central span to initiate elastomer to flow under the first bent portion; disposing the elastomer on at least a portion of a central span of the tag substrate; and bonding the elastomer to the tag substrate at a first connection zone, wherein a first elastomer portion extends along a rear surface of the first bent portion and a second elastomer portion extends along a front surface of the first bent portion.
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
A tag is configured to be inserted into a product. The tag includes a label portion and an insertion portion. The label portion has a first width. The insertion portion extends from the label portion, has a second width that is less than the first width, and has a length. An elongated wire extends along the length of the insertion portion to at least a part of the label portion. The tag has sufficient rigidity to enable a user to hold the label portion and force the insertion portion into the product. In another aspect, a method of attaching a tag to a product is described. The method includes holding the label portion and forcing the insertion portion into the product.
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
B31D 1/02 - Multiple-step processes for making flat articles the articles being labels or tags
B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
B32B 37/15 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with at least one layer being manufactured and immediately laminated before reaching its stable state, e.g. in which a layer is extruded and laminated while in semi-molten state
B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
In one aspect, an article is configured to close a first product and attach to a second product. The article includes a tag and a fastener. The tag has a perimeter. The tag includes an aperture and a first cut connecting the aperture and the perimeter. The aperture and first cut are configured to accept a portion of the first product. The fastener is connected to the tag at a joint, wherein the fastener is configured to attach to the second product.
B65D 33/16 - End- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices
B65D 75/02 - Articles partially enclosed in folded or wound strips or sheets, e.g. wrapped newspapers
B65D 71/06 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles completely or mainly held together by packaging elements, e.g. under tension
B65D 71/50 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed otherwise than by folding a blank
B65D 23/14 - Means for the attachment of smaller articles of tags
B65D 23/00 - Details of bottles or jars not otherwise provided for
A linear series of connected unitary sheet-like articles, each of which comprises a panel flatly conjoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the panel and includes an elastic fastening loop. Adjacent articles of the series are ruptureably connected in a manner permitting the series to be handled as a unit while at the same time permitting ruptureable separation of individual articles from the series. In one embodiment, the linear series is wound into roll form.
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
A tie article has a substantially elongated configuration having opposed first and second longitudinal edges. The tie article includes a base layer, a cover layer, a closure device, an adhesive and an extension. The base layer includes a central segment and two arm segments, each of the arm segments extending from opposing sides of the central segment. The cover layer overlaps the base layer. The closure device is sandwiched between the base layer and the cover layer so that the base layer and cover layer are bonded together around the closure device. The adhesive is disposed on the central segment of the base layer. The extension is of either or both of the base layer and cover layer and extends beyond at least one of the first and second longitudinal edges. A method is described for attaching a second item to a first item with a tie article.
A tag (20a) is configured to be inserted into a product (22). The tag (20a) includes a label portion (26a) and an insertion portion (24a). The label portion (26a) has a first width. The insertion portion (24a) extends from the label portion (26a), has a second width that is less than the first width, and has a length. An elongated wire (42) extends along the length of the insertion portion (24a) to at least a part of the label portion (26a). The tag (20a) has sufficient rigidity to enable a user to hold the label portion (26a) and force the insertion portion (24a) into the product (22). In another aspect, a method of attaching a tag (20a) to a product (22) is described. The method includes holding the label portion (26a) and forcing the insertion portion (24a) into the product (22).
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
A tag is configured to be inserted into a product. The tag includes a label portion and an insertion portion. The label portion has a first width. The insertion portion extends from the label portion, has a second width that is less than the first width, and has a length. An elongated wire extends along the length of the insertion portion to at least a part of the label portion. The tag has sufficient rigidity to enable a user to hold the label portion and force the insertion portion into the product. In another aspect, a method of attaching a tag to a product is described. The method includes holding the label portion and forcing the insertion portion into the product.
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
An article (25) includes a tag (20) and an elastic mechanism (22). The tag (20) includes a front surface (30), a rear surface (32), first and second ends (34), a first fold (37) defining a first bent portion (39), and a central span (42). The rear surface (32) of the first bent portion (39) is configured to face the rear surface (32) of the central span (42). The elastic mechanism (22) is secured to the first bent portion (39), wherein a first connection zone (33) between the elastic mechanism (22) and the first bent portion (39) includes a first elastomer portion (38) that extends along the rear surface (32) of the first bent portion (39), extends around the first end (34), and includes a second elastomer portion (36) that extends along the front surface (30) of the first bent portion (39). An article strip includes a plurality of tags (20) and a plurality of elastic mechanisms (22). Adjacent tags (20) are separated by a weakened demarcation. A method of forming a plurality of articles (25) is also described.
In one aspect, an article includes a tag, an elastic panel, and a tab. The tag has a perimeter. The tag includes an aperture and a first cut connecting the aperture and the perimeter. The elastic panel is bonded to the tag. The tab is bonded to the elastic panel at a joint, wherein a portion of the tab is configured for insertion into the aperture.
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
B65D 33/16 - End- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices
B65D 75/02 - Articles partially enclosed in folded or wound strips or sheets, e.g. wrapped newspapers
B65D 71/06 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles completely or mainly held together by packaging elements, e.g. under tension
B65D 71/50 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed otherwise than by folding a blank
B65D 23/14 - Means for the attachment of smaller articles of tags
B65D 23/00 - Details of bottles or jars not otherwise provided for
In one aspect, an article (30a) includes a first sleeve (72) formed from a first heat-shrinkable polymer sheet (40a), the first heat-shrinkable polymer sheet (40a) having opposed first (58) and second (59) edges, wherein the first sleeve (72) is formed with a first seam (60) proximate the first edge (58). A portion (78) of the first heat-shrinkable polymer sheet (40a) extends between the first sleeve (72) and the second edge (59). A tag (38a) is bonded to the portion (78) of the first heat-shrinkable polymer sheet (40a) proximate the second edge (59) at a first overlap zone of the tag (38a) and the portion (78) of the first heat-shrinkable polymer sheet (40a). In another aspect, an article (30h) includes a heat-shrinkable polymer sheet (40h) and a tag (38h) bonded to the sheet (40h). The heat-shrinkable polymer sheet (40h) has a central area (84) and a plurality of slits (68) disposed through the sheet (40h), at least one of the plurality of slits (68) oriented to partially surround the central area (84).
B29C 63/42 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor by liberation of internal stresses using tubular layers or sheathings
B29C 63/00 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor
B29C 63/40 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor by liberation of internal stresses using sheet or web-like material
B29C 63/44 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor by liberation of internal stresses the shape of the layers or sheathings being adapted to the shape of the articles
B29C 61/06 - Making preforms having internal stresses, e.g. plastic memory
B65D 23/14 - Means for the attachment of smaller articles of tags
B65D 55/08 - Annular elements encircling container necks
In one aspect, an article includes a first sleeve formed from a first heat-shrinkable polymer sheet, the first heat-shrinkable polymer sheet having opposed first and second edges, wherein the first sleeve is formed with a first seam proximate the first edge. A portion of the first heat-shrinkable polymer sheet extends between the first sleeve and the second edge. A tag is bonded to the portion of the first heat-shrinkable polymer sheet proximate the second edge at a first overlap zone of the tag and the portion of the first heat-shrinkable polymer sheet. In another aspect, an article includes a heat-shrinkable polymer sheet and a tag bonded to the sheet. The heat-shrinkable polymer sheet has a central area and a plurality of slits disposed through the sheet, at least one of the plurality of slits oriented to partially surround the central area.
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
B65C 3/06 - Affixing labels to short rigid containers
A linear series of connected unitary sheet-like articles, each of which comprises a panel flatly conjoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the panel and includes an elastic fastening loop. Adjacent articles of the series are ruptureably connected in a manner permitting the series to be handled as a unit while at the same time permitting ruptureable separation of individual articles from the series. In one embodiment, the linear series is wound into roll form.
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
In one aspect, an article is configured to close a first product and attach to a second product. The article includes a tag and a fastener. The tag has a perimeter. The tag includes an aperture and a first cut connecting the aperture and the perimeter. The aperture and first cut are configured to accept a portion of the first product. The fastener is connected to the tag at a joint, wherein the fastener is configured to attach to the second product.
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
B65D 33/16 - End- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices
B65D 75/02 - Articles partially enclosed in folded or wound strips or sheets, e.g. wrapped newspapers
B65D 71/06 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles completely or mainly held together by packaging elements, e.g. under tension
B65D 71/50 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed otherwise than by folding a blank
B65D 23/14 - Means for the attachment of smaller articles of tags
B65D 23/00 - Details of bottles or jars not otherwise provided for
In one aspect, an article (20) is configured to close a first product (104) and attach to a second product (106). The article (20) includes a tag (22) and a fastener (24). The tag (22) has a perimeter. The tag (22) includes an aperture (52) and a first cut (50) connecting the aperture (52) and the perimeter. The aperture (52) and first cut (50) are configured to accept a portion of the first product (104). The fastener (24) is connected to the tag at a joint (26), wherein the fastener (24) is configured to attach to the second product (106).
A tie article that includes an attachment portion and a bib portion, where the bib portion includes at least one arm segment and at least one closure device (e.g., a retention wire, tin tie, clasp tie, and the like), where the attachment portion and the bib portion are integrally fabricated from a printed sheet having a first surface and a polymeric film adhered to the first surface of the printed sheet such that the closure device(s) is disposed between the first surface of the printed sheet and the polymeric film at the attachment portion. Multiple tie articles may be manufactured with an in-line process.
B42D 25/22 - Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security featuresManufacture thereof characterised by a particular use or purpose for use in combination with accessories specially adapted for information-bearing cards
B65B 61/02 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for perforating, scoring, or applying code or date marks on material prior to packaging
G09F 3/00 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps
G09F 3/06 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion by clamping action
G09F 3/14 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by strings, straps, chains, or wires
A hang tab and product tag assembly comprising a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel. The first panel includes an aperture configured to engage with a retention mechanism, the second panel includes an aperture that is configured to adjust to different dimensions.
Closures of synthetic materials for packaging; plastic labels; product labeling tags; plastic labeling tags; plastic product labeling tags; plastic labels for products; plastic tags and labels having a resilient component; tags and labels having resilient means for attachment to any object; plastic tags and labels having a resilient fastener.
A marking tag is configured to attach to a product via a band. The tag includes a body formed of a sheet material and configured with an interior area defined by a perimeter cut. An interior cut is disposed in the interior area, the interior cut defining a triangular portion. The interior cut is configured to guide the band past the triangular portion. The interior area does not have any sheet material removed therefrom. In another aspect, a method of attaching a marking tag to a product via a band is described. The method includes obtaining the marking tag, guiding the band along the interior cut past the triangular portion of the marking tag, and retaining the tag relative to the product via frictional engagement of the band and the tag along the interior cut.
A method for manufacturing a plurality of labeling bands (10) includes extruding an elastic material (32), co-extruding (30) a label material with the elastic material, curing the elastic material and the label material, and locating a plurality of demarcations (24) at intervals along the length (L) of the tube (14) to define the plurality of labeling bands (10). Co-extruding the label material with the elastic material includes forming a tube (14) having an outer surface (40), an inner surface (41) and a length (L), so that the label material forms a stripe (34) on the outer surface (40). In another aspect, an article of manufacture includes an endless band (10) of a first elastic material and a label (12) of a second material embedded into an outer surface (40) of the endless band (10). The endless band (10) includes the outer surface (40), an inner surface (41) and first (24a) and second (24b) opposed perimeter edges, each of the first (24a) and second (24b) opposed perimeter edges having a common unstretched perimeter dimension.
A method for manufacturing a plurality of labeling bands includes extruding an elastic material, co-extruding a label material with the elastic material, curing the elastic material and the label material, and locating a plurality of demarcations at intervals along the length of the tube to define the plurality of labeling bands. Co-extruding the label material with the elastic material includes forming a tube having an outer surface, an inner surface and a length, so that the label material forms a stripe on the outer surface. In another aspect, an article of manufacture includes an endless band of a first elastic material and a label of a second material embedded into an outer surface of the endless band. The endless band includes the outer surface, an inner surface and first and second opposed perimeter edges, each of the first and second opposed perimeter edges having a common unstretched perimeter dimension.
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired formApparatus therefor
B29C 48/19 - Articles comprising two or more components, e.g. co-extruded layers the components being layers the layers being joined at their edges
B29C 48/20 - Articles comprising two or more components, e.g. co-extruded layers the components being layers one of the layers being a strip, e.g. a partially embedded strip
B65D 63/10 - Non-metallic straps, tapes, or bandsFilamentary elements, e.g. strings, threads or wiresJoints between ends thereof
An article (70) includes a panel of elastic material (16) including an elastic strip (24) and a plurality of elastic bands (18). The elastic strip (24) has opposed first (30) and second (64) longitudinal edges. The plurality of elastic bands (18) are rupturably connected to the first edge (30) of the elastic strip (24), each of the bands (18) configured as a loop surrounding a first aperture (28). A method for obtaining an individual elastic band (18) from such an article (70) is also described. The method includes pulling the individual band (18) from the elastic strip (24) to rupture a connection between the individual band (18) and the elastic strip (24).
A dispenser (10) is configured for use with a chain (30) of rupturably connected elastic bands (28), each of the bands (28) having an aperture (36). The dispenser (10) includes a fixed convex surface (80) and a stop element (26). The chain (30) of bands (28) is configured to be drawn over the fixed convex surface (80) in a direction (39) from a first side (82) to a second side (84) of the surface (80). The stop element (26) is positioned proximate the second side (84) of the surface (80) and is configured for insertion into the aperture (36) of one of the elastic bands (28). In another aspect, an assembly (46, 62) is configured for use with a chain (30) of rupturably connected elastic bands (28). The chain (30) is provided on a spool (52, 72), and each of the bands (28) has an aperture (36) therethrough. The assembly (46, 62) includes a dispenser (10) and a shaft (50, 68) configured to support the spool (52, 72). Methods are described for dispensing elastic bands (28) from a chain (30) of rupturably connected elastic bands (28).
A dispenser is configured for use with a chain of rupturably connected elastic bands, each of the bands having an aperture. The dispenser includes a fixed convex surface and a stop element. The chain of bands is configured to be drawn over the fixed convex surface in a direction from a first side to a second side of the surface. The stop element is positioned proximate the second side of the surface and is configured for insertion into the aperture of one of the elastic bands. In another aspect, an assembly is configured for use with a chain of rupturably connected elastic bands. The chain is provided on a spool, and each of the bands has an aperture therethrough. The assembly includes a dispenser and a shaft configured to support the spool. A method is described for dispensing elastic bands from a chain of rupturably connected elastic bands.
An article includes a panel of elastic material including an elastic strip and a plurality of elastic bands. The elastic strip has opposed first and second longitudinal edges. The plurality of elastic bands are rupturably connected to the first edge of the elastic strip, each of the bands configured as a loop surrounding a first aperture. A method for obtaining an individual elastic band from an article is also described. The article includes a panel of elastic material including an elastic strip and a plurality of elastic bands. The method includes pulling the individual band from the elastic strip to rupture a connection between the individual band and the elastic strip.
B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
B65D 73/00 - Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs
B65D 75/52 - Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers Details
B65D 63/10 - Non-metallic straps, tapes, or bandsFilamentary elements, e.g. strings, threads or wiresJoints between ends thereof
A tie article that includes an attachment portion and a bib portion, where the bib portion includes at least one arm segment and at least one closure device (e.g., a retention wire, tin tie, clasp tie, and the like), where the attachment portion and the bib portion are integrally fabricated from a printed sheet having a first surface and a polymeric film adhered to the first surface of the printed sheet such that the closure device(s) is disposed between the first surface of the printed sheet and the polymeric film at the attachment portion. Multiple tie articles may be manufactured with an in-line process.
B42D 25/22 - Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security featuresManufacture thereof characterised by a particular use or purpose for use in combination with accessories specially adapted for information-bearing cards
G09F 3/00 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps
G09F 3/14 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by strings, straps, chains, or wires
B65B 27/10 - Bundling rods, sticks, or like elongated objects
B65B 61/02 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for perforating, scoring, or applying code or date marks on material prior to packaging
G09F 3/06 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion by clamping action
A linear series of connected unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling articles, each of which comprises a labeling tag flatly cojoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag and includes an elastic fastening loop. Adjacent labeling articles of the series are ruptureably connected in a manner permitting the series to be handled as a unit while at the same time permitting ruptureable separation of individual merchandise labeling articles from the series. In one embodiment, the linear series is wound into roll form.
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
G09F 3/14 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by strings, straps, chains, or wires
A labeling sleeve assembly includes a label strap having a first end segment and a second end segment, where the label strap is configured to be formed into a loop, and an elastic band. The elastic band includes a first anchor region configured to bond to the first end segment of the label strap while the label strap is formed into the loop, a second anchor region configured to bond to the second end segment of the label strap while the label strap is formed into the loop, and a bridging segment derived from an elastic layer, where the bridging segment connects the first anchor region and the second anchor region.
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
G09F 3/10 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by an adhesive layer
G09F 3/14 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by strings, straps, chains, or wires
A method for using an attachment tag with a product includes affixing an adhesive layer of the attachment tag to the product. The attachment tag includes an elastomer portion and a tag portion bonded to the elastomer portion along a bond zone, wherein the adhesive layer is disposed on the tag portion. The method also includes expanding the elastomer portion by at least partially separating at least two of a plurality of leg segments of the elastomer portion and securing the expanded elastomer portion around at least a portion of the product.
B32B 37/18 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of discrete sheets or panels only
B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
B32B 38/10 - Removing layers, or parts of layers, mechanically or chemically
B65D 65/14 - Wrappers or flexible covers with areas coated with adhesive
B65D 33/16 - End- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices
G09F 3/14 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by strings, straps, chains, or wires
B65D 73/00 - Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs
B65D 23/14 - Means for the attachment of smaller articles of tags
A labeling article and a method of use and assembly of the labeling article, where the labeling article comprises a label, an elastic securing band, and a release liner, and where the elastic securing band is configured to be stretched to define a loop between the elastic securing band and the release liner.
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
G09F 3/14 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by strings, straps, chains, or wires
A tie article has a substantially elongated configuration having opposed first and second longitudinal edges. The tie article includes a base layer, a cover layer, a closure device, an adhesive and an extension. The base layer includes a central segment and two arm segments, each of the arm segments extending from opposing sides of the central segment. The cover layer overlaps the base layer. The closure device is sandwiched between the base layer and the cover layer so that the base layer and cover layer are bonded together around the closure device. The adhesive is disposed on the central segment of the base layer. The extension is of either or both of the base layer and cover layer and extends beyond at least one of the first and second longitudinal edges. A method is described for attaching a second item to a first item with a tie article.
A tie article (20) has a substantially elongated configuration having opposed first (68) and second (70) longitudinal edges. The tie article (20) includes a base layer (26), a cover layer (28), a closure device (30), an adhesive (24) and an extension (34c, 34e, 60, 60e). The base layer (26) includes a central segment (34) and two arm segments (32), each of the arm segments (32) extending from opposing sides of the central segment (34). The cover layer (28) overlaps the base layer (26). The closure device (30) is sandwiched between the base layer (26) and the cover layer (28) so that the base layer (26) and cover layer (28) are bonded together around the closure device (30). The adhesive (24) is disposed on the central segment (34) of the base layer (26). The extension (34c, 34e, 60, 60e) is of either or both of the base layer (26) and cover layer (28) and extends beyond at least one of the first (68) and second (70) longitudinal edges. A method is described for attaching a second item (74) to a first item (22) with a tie article (20).
A bundling article (10) includes a stretchable portion (16) and a tag portion (12). The stretchable portion (16) includes a fastening opening (20) having a first width (WA). The tag portion (12) overlaps the stretchable portion (16) at an overlap area (14), wherein the stretchable portion (16) and the tag portion (12) are bonded together at the overlap area (14). The tag portion (12) includes a notch (22), the notch (22) including two opposed shoulders (42) separated by a second width (WT). The second width (WT) is substantially equal to or greater than the first width (WA).
A bundling article includes a stretchable portion and a tag portion. The stretchable portion includes a fastening opening having a first width. The tag portion overlaps the stretchable portion at an overlap area, wherein the stretchable portion and the tag portion are bonded together at the overlap area. The tag portion includes a notch, the notch including two opposed shoulders separated by a second width. The second width is substantially equal to or greater than the first width.
B65D 13/02 - Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of the same material, other than metal, plastics, wood or substitutes therefor of glass, pottery, or other ceramic material
B65B 13/22 - Means for controlling tension of binding means
A labeling article includes an elastic substrate and a tag. The elastic substrate has first and second opposed surfaces and a cut. The tag has third and fourth opposed major surfaces. An entirety of the third major surface overlies a portion of the first major surface. The third major surface is bonded to the first major surface. At least a portion of the tag is positioned adjacent the cut. In another aspect, a labeling article includes a first member and a second member. The first member is formed of an elastic material that includes a fastening opening therein and an interior portion that projects into the fastening opening. The second member is formed of an inelastic material that overlies at least the interior portion. The second and first members are bonded together. A composite web of labeling articles includes an elastic material web and first and second tag material strips.
G09F 3/00 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
A labeling article (10) includes an elastic substrate (16) and a tag (28). The elastic substrate (16) has first (30) and second opposed surfaces and a cut (12). The tag has third and fourth opposed major surfaces. An entirety of the third major surface overlies a portion of the first major surface (30). The third major surface is bonded to the first major surface (30). At least a portion of the tag (28) is positioned adjacent the cut (12). In another aspect, a labeling article (10) includes a first member (16) and a second member (28). The first member (16) is formed of an elastic material that includes a fastening opening (24) therein and an interior portion (26) that projects into the fastening opening (24). The second member (28) is formed of an inelastic material that overlies at least the interior portion (26). The second (28) and first members (16) are bonded together. A composite web of labeling articles (10) includes an elastic material web and first and second tag material strips.
A method of forming an elastic labeling band. The method includes covering a central portion of a web of tag material with a release agent, advancing the web of tag material longitudinally and disposing a layer of molten elastomer over the advancing web of tag material, including over the release agent on the central portion thereof. The layer of molten elastomer is disposed over the web of tag material so that the elastomer bonds only to those portions of the web not covered with the release agent. The method includes curing the elastomer to define, with the web bonded thereto, an advancing web assembly, and separating a longitudinal segment from the web assembly to define an elastic labeling band.
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
G09F 3/14 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by strings, straps, chains, or wires
