Patent ID: 7740411
Filing Date: 2010-06-22
Classification: B42D,G09F

Abstract:
1. A method of forming an extended tab label, the method comprising the steps of: providing a paper supply to a printer, the paper supply having an adhesive backing covering at least a portion thereof, the adhesive backing having a liner thereon with a score formed therein, the score defining a first label portion configured to dimensionally correspond to a circumference of a container and a second label portion; inputting patient-specific information through a computer to the printer; printing the patient-specific information on the paper supply, wherein the paper supply containing patient-specific information thereon forms a label having a length greater than the circumference of the container accepting the label; removing a portion of the liner from the first label portion and exposing the adhesive backing on the first label portion, such that the second label portion retains a remaining portion of the liner for allowing the second portion to project radially from the container; removing at least part of the remaining liner on the second portion; and folding the second portion back onto itself and adhering the second portion to itself.