Patent ID: 6272780
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: B31D,B65D,G09F

Abstract:
A label with applied handle comprising:a liner;a label having an upper and lower surface located on the liner, the label being secured to the liner by an adhesive layer on its lower surface, the adhesive layer being such that the label can be peeled off the liner with the adhesive remaining on the lower surface of the label;a handle affixed to the upper surface of the label, the handle comprising an elongate strip having an upper and a lower surface and extending continuously and completely across an entire length of the label, the lower surface of the elongate strip being firmly secured to the upper surface of the label by a strong bonding material, and a hanger portion integrally connected to the elongate strip and extending therefrom, the hanger portion having an upper surface and a lower surface with no adhesive thereon, the hanger portion being pivotable relative to the elongate strip so as to be movable between a first position wherein the hanger is adjacent the label and a second position wherein the hanger portion is pivoted through substantially 180 degrees from the first position,wherein the elongate strip has a length and a width and comprises at least one score to form a line of weakness along at least a part of its width.