Classifications

• • G—PHYSICS
  • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
  • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
  • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
  • G09F3/08—Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself
  • G09F3/10—Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by an adhesive layer
• • G—PHYSICS
  • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
  • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
  • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
  • G09F3/02—Forms or constructions
  • G09F3/0286—Forms or constructions provided with adaptations for labelling machines

Definitions

• This invention relates to a label strip, that is a strip comprising a backing strip on which a plurality of labels are removably adhered, the labels being either separated by slits extending transversely of the longitudinal extent of the label strip or separated by lines of weakness such as rows of serrations, so that the labels may be removed from the backing strip individually.
• label strips are used for example, in shops for pricing ' goods.
• Such label strips are known which have side edges of sinusoidal or castellated configuration arranged to register with locating pins or other strip engaging means of an applicator gun. This configuration is provided by cutting the labels and backing strip so that the sides of the labels and backing strip are not of plain, rectilinear configuration, but of sinusoidal or castellated configuration.
• a label strip comprising a backing strip on which a plurality of labels are removably adhered, the labels being separated from one another by transverse slits or lines of weakness which do not extend through the backing strip, the backing strip only having a plurality of cuts to provide edge portions in the backing sheet which may engage with strip engaging means of an applicator gun.
• the labels may have plain straight side edges if required and need not be castellated or of sinusoidal configuration like previous labels.
• a label strip in accordance with the invention provides at least the following advantages over known label strips.
• the label strip can be produced more quickly and easily as less cutting is required, and the cutting tool may be of a simpler form than cutting tools for producing known label strips.
• the cutting tool may be of a simpler form than cutting tools for producing known label strips.
• the backing sheet is cut, and not the labels • themselves, there is less wear on the cutting tool thereby prolonging the life of the cutting tool and reducing the need for maintenance.
• a strip in accordance with the invention provided with planar sides can more easily be wound into a roll for use in the applicator gun than with strips with castellated or sinusoidal sides.
• the roll is generally thicker and less likely to unwind itself than with known label strips, which is achieved by parts of the thus cut backing sheet folding back on themselves so that the adhesive on the underside of a label above the cut in the backing sheet is exposed.
• the cuts extend inwardly from the side edges of the strip and may comprise slits in the backing strip extending transversely of the longitudinal extent of the label strip a small distance inwardly only, for example, less than a third of the width of the label strip, but preferably less than one eighth of the width of the label strip
• the slits in the backing strip are not aligned with the slits or lines of weakness which separate the labels, and more preferably, the cuts extend from each of the side edges of the backing strip inwardly towards one another, in alignment to provide pairs of cuts along the strip.
• the cuts each comprise a first part which extends inwardly from the respective side edge of the label strip and a second part connected to the first part which extends longitudinally of the label strip.
• the first part extends inwardly of the label strip less than a third of the width thereof and more preferably less than one eighth of the width
• the second longitudinal part of the cut extends longitudinally only a small distance, for example, less than a third of the length of each individual label.
• a pair of aligned cuts are provided at either side of the label strip.
• the second longitudinally extending part of each of the cuts terminates adjacent a slit or line of weakness which separates two labels of the label strip.
• the labels may be made of paper or a plastics material as required, and the backing sheet may comprise a waxed or other paper to the surface of which the adhesive of the label does not bond permanently so that the labels may easily be removed, although other materials are possible.
• FIGURE I is a plan view of a first embodiment of a label strip in accordance with the invention
• FIGURE 2 is an underside plan view of the label strip of Figure I ;
• FIGURE 3 is an underside plan view of an alternative label strip in accordance with the invention.
• a label strip 10 comprises a plurality of labels 1 1 a- 1 I h separated by slits 12 which extend transversely of the longitudinal axis A of the label strip. If desired, instead of slits, rows of
• I l a-1 I h are conveniently made of paper and are provided with adhesive on their undersides whereby the labels 1 1 a- 1 Ih are secured to a backing strip 15 made of a shiny or waxed paper from which the labels I la-! I h_ may easily be removed, the adhesive not bonding permanently to the strip 15.
• the backing strip 15 is provided with a plurality of cuts 16 each of which comprise a first part 17 which extends transversly inwardly of the plain side edges 13 and 14 of the label strip 10 a small distance, and a second part 18 which extends longitudinally of the axis A of the label strip, again only a short distance.
• the cuts 16 may be longer than shown, although preferably the part 17 does not extend inwardly of the edge 13 or 14 for more than a third of the total width W of the label strip (and more preferably for not more than an eighth of the width W) and the
• each of the labels 1 1 a- 1 I h of the strip 10 are of the same size, although of course labels of varying size may be provided on the same strip.
• a cut 16 is provided at each side edge 13 and 14 of the strip 10, the cuts being aligned, and the second longitudinally extending part 18 of each cut 16 thereof terminating adjacent a slit 12 separating the labels I !a-l 111.
• the label strip 10 is coiled and inserted to an applicator gun. Due to this coiling, it will be appreciated that these cuts 16 will cause a tang provided by cut parts 17, 18, and the uncut part 19 to extend from the plane of the label strip, which tang may provide edge portions to engage with locating pins or the other strip engaging means in the applicator gun to provide for positive registration of the label strip as it passes from the gun. As the cuts 16 do not extend through the labels I l a- 1 1 h, the labels may
• FIG. 3 an alternative embodiment of the invention is shown, generally similar to the label strip 10 of Figures I and 2, although the cuts in the backing strip 15' which are indicated at 20 comprise simple straight cuts which extend from each longitudinally extending side edge 13', 14' inwardly towards axis A 1 of the label strip a short distance, preferably less than a third of the width W of the label strip.
• the cuts in the- backing paper do not extend through the labels.
• the labels produced need not have planar side edges 13 and 14 as shown, and the cuts 16 need not extend inwardly from the side edges of the strip but would be provided intermediate the edges.

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