Tamper indicating labels with edge ingress solvent-indicating feature
US7892639B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Multi-layer, edge ingress, tamper- and solvent-indicating labels comprise a top film layer coated over a solvent, e.g., water, hydrocarbon, etc., and dye absorbing layer. The solvent and dye absorbing layer can be on top of a porous layer comprising a binder, pigment and particles of a solvent-soluble dye. The porous layer can be on top of an edge-wicking layer which itself is on top of a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) layer. The edge-wicking layer both absorbs and transports solvent thus serving as a means for transporting solvent to the solvent-soluble dye.
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