Patent ID: 6290262
Filing Date: 2001-09-18
Classification: G09F,Y10T

Abstract:
A continuous assembly comprising:a backer having a first width;a plurality of labels formed from a single layer and removably secured to the backer wherein each of the plurality of labels is attached to the backer in only a single row and further wherein each of the plurality of labels has a second width between a first side and a second side defining a maximum width of each of the plurality of labels wherein the sides of adjacent labels are co-linearly aligned on the backer in the single row wherein the first width is greater than the second width such that the backer extends from each of the sides of each of the plurality of labels and further wherein each of the plurality of labels is separated by a first line defined by perforations extending along the first width of the backer, and further wherein each of the plurality of labels includes a mailing portion and an auxiliary portion wherein the mailing portion and the auxiliary portion are alternately arranged in the single row and separated by a second line defined by perforations along the first width of the backer and the second width of each of the plurality of labels, the mailing portion indicative of a special service required for delivery of a mailpiece on which the mailing portion is secured following its removal from the backer along the second perforation line, the auxiliary portion having information printed on a front side thereof and detachable from the mailing portion along the second perforation line;an adhesive on a back side of the plurality of labels between the backer and the plurality of labels; andidentifying information on each mailing portion indicative of the special service required for delivery of the mailpiece wherein the identifying information is one of certified mail, registered mail, insured mail or return receipt for merchandise mail.