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Slip and protective label assembly

US7967340B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23Claims

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Assignee

ZIH Corp. · BM

Inventors

Gene A. Hofer · Lake Zurich, US
Michael S. Weinhammer · Cary, US
Michael Paul · Bergneustadt, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 2, 2007
Grant date	Jun 28, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 25, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB42D15/006
WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Slip and protective label assemblies are provided, as well as methods of manufacture and application to a receiving face. In one case, the assembly includes a slip layer and a protective layer, with the slip layer divided into a slip portion that is printed upon, a surrounding border portion, and a tab portion. The reverse side of the slip layer is coated with a release coating such that the slip layer may be removably laminated to the protective layer using an adhesive. In another case, direct thermal stock is laminated to an intermediate layer to form a slip laminate, which is adhered to a protective layer to form the assembly. In all cases, the border portion of the slip layer or slip laminate may be removed to attach the label to a receiving face, and the protective layer may be peeled away to provide access to the printed slip portion.

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