Self-adhesive label, comprising a handle and a method of fabrication

Abstract

A self-adhesive label and a method of its fabrication comprising a pre-punched handle that can be turned in order to hang an object onto which said label can be stuck, characterized by the fact that said label is constituted of the following four layers in the following order: a) a support layer with a silicone varnish (5), b) a layer of adhesive (4), c) a layer of plastic material that constitutes the label (1), d) a further layer of silicone-base varnish (3) applied under the area where the handle is pre-punched, between the adhesive layer (4) and the plastic material (1) of which the label is made, and that said further layer of silicone-based varnish (3) has a force of release from the layer of adhesive (4) that is greater than the force of release of the silicone varnish that covers the support layer.

Claims

1. A self-adhesive label comprising a pre-punched handle that can be turned in order to hang an object onto which said label can be stuck, characterized by the fact that said label is constituted of the following four layers in the following order: a) a support layer with a silicone varnish (5), b) a layer of adhesive (4), c) a layer of plastic material that constitutes the label (1), d) a further layer of silicone-base varnish (3) applied under the area where the handle is pre-punched, between the adhesive layer (4) and the plastic material (1) of which the label is made, and that said further layer of silicone-based varnish (3) has a force of release from the layer of adhesive (4) that is greater than the force of release of the silicone varnish that covers the support layer.

2. A self-adhesive label according to claim 1 characterized by the fact that the lower or superior surface of the plastic material that constitutes the label (1) presents a further layer of print with information and/or data.

3. A self-adhesive label according to claim 1 characterized by the fact that the plastic material that constitutes the label (1) is transparent and that the lower surface of the plastic material that constitutes the label (1) already provided with the further layer of silicone varnish (3) presents printed information or data.

4. A method of fabrication of a self-adhesive label comprising a pre-punched handle that can be peeled away, turned and detached in order to hang an object onto which said label can be stuck, characterized by the fact that said method foresees the following materials: c) A first spool containing a support layer already covered with a silicone-based varnish or that is covered with a silicone-based varnish; d) a second spool containing the plastic material that constitutes the label; said first and second spools are unravelled separately and while they are being unravelled said method foresees the following steps, in the following order: G. On the silicone-based varnish of the first spool a layer of adhesive or self-adhesive glue is spread; H. On the surface of the plastic material of the second spool that constitutes the label and that comes into contact with the layer of adhesive of the first spool, a further layer of silicone-based varnish is spread on the area that constitutes the handle; I. The further layer of silicone-based varnish that comes into contact with the layer of adhesive of the first spool has a force of detachment from the upper layer of adhesive that is greater than that of the silicone-based varnish that covers the siliconed support layer; J. The support layer covered by silicone-based varnish and by adhesive of the first spool is united to the plastic material that constitutes the label of the second spool, furnished with a further layer of silicone-based varnish on the area that constitutes the handle; K. The plastic material of the second spool, that constitutes the label, is punched with a punch that has the shape of the handle that is desired to be made.

5. A method of fabrication of a self-adhesive label according to claim 4 characterized by the fact that the lower or superior surface of the plastic material that constitutes the label (1) is covered with a further layer of print with information and/or data.

6. A method of fabrication of a self-adhesive label according to claim 4 characterized by the fact that that the plastic material that constitutes the label (1) is transparent and that on the lower surface of the plastic material that constitutes the label (1) already provided with the further layer of silicone varnish (3) information or data are printed.

Description

A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0041] FIG. 1 shows the view of a label comprising a handle that conforms to the present invention when said handle is still attached to the layer of siliconed support.

[0042] FIG. 2 shows the section of a label comprising a handle that conforms to the present invention when it is still attached to an already siliconed layer of support.

[0043] FIG. 3 shows the view of a label comprising a handle that conforms to the present invention, attached to a bottle.

[0044] FIG. 4 shows the section of a label comprising a handle that conforms to the present invention, attached to a bottle.

[0045] FIG. 5 shows the section of a label comprising a handle that conforms to the present invention when it is still attached to an already siliconed layer of support, that is covered by a further layer of print with information and/or data.

[0046] FIG. 6 shows the view of a label comprising a handle that conforms to the present invention, attached to a bottle, with information and/or data stamped on it.

[0047] FIG. 7 shows the section of a label comprising a handle that conforms to the present invention, attached to a bottle, with information and/or data printed on it.

A DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0048] With reference to FIG. 1, the label 1 shows a pre-punched handle 2, that can be turned by raising it.

[0049] With reference to FIG. 2, the self-adhesive label 1 comprises a handle 2 that is pre-punched onto the same label 1 and that can be peeled away, turned and detached in order to grip it or hang an object onto which said label can be stuck. Said label is, in the following order, constituted of four layers: a) a siliconed layer of support 5, said layer of support 5 can be of paper or of other material, b) a layer of adhesive 4, c) a further layer 3 of silicone-based varnish between the layer of adhesive 4 and the pre-punched part of the label 2 that forms the handle, d) the label in itself 1, of plastic material, for example. The further silicone-based varnish 3, which is applied between the surface of the label 1 where the handle 2 is pre-punched and the layer of adhesive 4, has a force of detachment from the layer of adhesive that is greater than that of the silicone-based varnish that covers the layer of support 5.

[0050] In the phase of labelling the label 1 is dispensed by detaching it from the layer of support 5 covered by the silicone-based varnish, the adhesive layer 4 remains attached both to the label 1 and to the handle 2, in that the handle 2, although pre-punched, remains well-adhered to the adhesive layer 4 because the silicone-based varnish 3 has a force of detachment from the adhesive layer 4 greater than that of the support layer 5 covered with silicone-based varnish.

[0051] With reference to FIGS. 2, 3 and 4, when the label 1 is applied to an object 7, said label 1 is completely covered with adhesive and therefore all the label is well stuck to the object 7 onto which it is applied.

[0052] Once the label 1 has been applied, the handle 2 can be peeled away, turned and detached in that the force of detachment of the layer of adhesive of the silicone-based varnish 3 is notably inferior to the force of adhesion of the adhesive layer 4 to the object 7. Once the handle 2 of the label 1 has been peeled away, turned and detached, it does not present traces of the adhesive 4 that remains on the body of the object 7 and the operator who has to take hold of the handle 2 does not soil himself. The detachment of the handle is precise and follows the line of punches and there are no uncut micro-dots that might lead to the breakage of the handle causing a diminution of its load-bearing ability.

[0053] The present label can be applied to any object and by turning the handle any object can easily be held to be lifted, hung or transported. Said label may, however, have a specific use with pharmaceuticals, in that said handle of said label does not present traces of adhesive and can preferably hang bottles of pharmaceuticals, for carrying out drips for example. The handle will not be dirtied by glue which could soil the hands of the operator, as happens with the other labels currently on sale.

[0054] The method of construction of the label 1 conforms to a method of creation of the invention that is simple and permits the construction of labels that have advantages that other labels furnished with handles do not permit. A further advantage of the method of construction is the use of simple and non-composite materials and therefore prime materials with a lower cost compared to those used by the competition and with a lower impact on the environment.

[0055] The method foresees the following materials: [0056] a) A first spool containing a support layer covered with silicone-based varnish or that is covered in silicone-based varnish [0057] b) a second spool containing the plastic material that constitutes the label;
said first and second spools are unravelled separately and while they are being unravelled said method foresees the following steps, in the following order: [0058] A. On the silicone-based varnish of the first spool a layer of adhesive is spread; [0059] B. On the surface of the plastic material of the second spool, that constitutes the label and that comes into contact with the layer of adhesive of the first spool, a further layer of silicone-based varnish is spread on the area that constitutes the handle; [0060] C. The further layer of silicone-based varnish that comes into contact with the layer of adhesive of the first spool has a force of detachment from the layer of adhesive that is greater than that of the silicone-based varnish that covers the support layer; [0061] D. The support layer covered in silicone-based varnish and of adhesive of the first spool is united to the plastic material that constitutes the label of the second spool, which is furnished with a further layer of silicone-based varnish on the area that constitutes the handle. [0062] E. The plastic material of the second spool, that constitutes the label, is punched with a punch that has the shape of the handle that is desired to be constructed.

[0063] With reference to the FIGS. 5, 6 and 7, another method of construction of the invention is illustrated.

[0064] With reference to FIG. 5, the self-adhesive label 1 comprises a handle 2 that is pre-punched on the same label 1 and that can be peeled away, turned and detached in order to grip it or hang an object onto which said label can be stuck.

[0065] Said label is, in the following order, constituted of: a) a silicone-covered support layer 5, said support layer 5 can be of paper or of other material, b) a layer of adhesive or self-adhesive glue 4, c) a further layer of silicone-based varnish 3 between the layer of adhesive 4 and the pre-punched part of the label 2 that forms the handle, d) the label 1 in itself, for example in a plastic material, e) the print of data 6 made on the upper surface of the label 1 or on the lower surface of the label 1 is furnished with a further layer of silicone-based varnish 3. Under the surface of the label 1 where the handle 2 is pre-punched, a further layer of silicone-based varnish is applied. The further silicone-based varnish 3 has a force of detachment from the layer of adhesive 4 that is greater than that of the silicone-based varnish that covers the support layer 5.

[0066] During the phase of labelling the label 1 is dispensed by detaching it from the layer of support 5 covered in silicone-based varnish, the adhesive layer 4 remains attached to both the label 1 and to the handle 2, in that the handle 2, although pre-punched, remains well-attached to the adhesive layer 4 because the silicone-based varnish 3 has a force of detachment from the adhesive 4 that is greater than that of the support layer 5 covered in silicone-based varnish.

[0067] With reference to FIGS. 5, 6 and 7, when the label 1 is applied to an object 7, said label 1 is completely covered in adhesive and therefore all the label is well stuck to the object 7 onto which it is applied.

[0068] Once the label 1 has been applied, the handle 2 can be peeled away, turned and detached, in that the force of detachment of the layer of adhesive of the silicone-based varnish is notably inferior to the force of adhesion of the adhesive layer 4 on the object 7. The handle 2 of the label 1, once peeled away, turned and detached does not present traces of the adhesive 4 that remains on the body of the object 7 and the operator who has to take hold of the handle 2 does not soil himself. The detachment of the handle is precise and follows the line of punching and there are no uncut micro-dots that might lead to the breakage of the handle causing a diminution of its load-bearing ability. The printing 6, carried out on the surface of the label remains on the label, and if the printing 6 is carried out on the lower surface of the label 1 already furnished with the silicone-based varnish 3, all the print remains attached to the object even after detaching the handle following the lines of punching, with the effect of a transparency.

[0069] The present label can be applied to any object and by turning the handle any object can easily be held to be raised, hung or transported. Said label has, however, a specific use for pharmaceuticals, in that said handle of said label does not present traces of adhesive and can preferably be use to hang bottles of pharmaceuticals, for carrying out drips for example. The handle will not be dirty with glue that could, with the other labels currently on sale, soil the hands of the operator.

[0070] With reference to FIGS. 5 6 and 7.

[0071] The method of construction of the label 1 conforms to a method of creating the invention that results as simple and permits the construction of labels that present advantages that other labels furnished with handles do not permit. A further advantage of the method of construction is the use of simple and non-composite materials and therefore prime materials with a lower cost compared to those used by the competition and with a lower impact on the environment.

[0072] A further advantage is obtained in the case of printing 6 on the lower part of the label 1, in that the print results as protected by the material of the label 1 and is not subject to scratches, abrasions or removal due to contact with chemical agents.

[0073] The method foresees the following materials [0074] a) A first spool containing a support layer 5 covered in silicone-based varnish or that is covered in silicone-based varnish; [0075] b) A second spool containing a transparent plastic material that constitutes the label 1; [0076] said first and second spools are unravelled separately and while they are being unravelled said method foresees the following steps, in the following order: [0077] A. On the silicone-based varnish 5 of the first spool a layer of adhesive 4 is spread; [0078] B. On the surface of the plastic material of the second spool that constitutes the label and that comes into contact with the layer of adhesive 4 of the first spool, a further layer of silicone based varnish 3 is spread on the area that constitutes the handle 2; [0079] C. The lower surface of the transparent plastic material of the second spool that constitutes the label 1, already covered in a further layer of silicone-based varnish 3, can be printed on; [0080] D. The further layer of silicone-based varnish that comes into contact with the layer of adhesive of the first spool has a force of detachment of the layer of adhesive that is greater than that of the silicone-based varnish that covers the support layer; [0081] E. The support layer covered in silicone-based varnish and adhesive of the first spool is united to the plastic material of the second spool that constitutes the label, which is furnished with a further layer of silicone-based varnish on the area that constitutes the handle. [0082] F. The plastic material of the second spool that constitutes the label is punched with a punch that has the shape of the handle that is desired to be constructed.

[0083] The discovery, it is well understood, is not limited to the representations given by the illustrations but may be modified and perfected by those skilled in the art without exceeding the limits of patent.

[0084] The present invention permits numerous advantages and to overcome difficulties that could not be overcome with the systems currently on sale.