Patent · US Expired

Multilayer label material

US5861201A · kind A · utility

36Cited by
60References
83Claims
0Family size

Assignee

Inventors

Key dates

Filing dateNov 24, 1997
Grant dateJan 19, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 24, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24595
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A coextruded label material is provided which comprises a styrenic unfoamed layer and a styrenic foam layer wherein the styrenic unfoamed layer is the predominant portion as contrasted to the styrenic foam layer. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, an additional clear or translucent unfoamed plastic layer is adhered to the unfoamed layer with printing interposed between the unfoamed layers. Printing is provided on the unfoamed layer of the coextruded material or other side of the additional clear or translucent unfoamed layer. A container package is provided wherein a label is cut from the label material and wrapped about a hollow container.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.