Patent ID: 7941953
Filing Date: 2011-05-17
Classification: G09F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A linear series of connected unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling articles each of which comprises a labeling tag flatly conjoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the labeling tag and includes an elastic fastening loop, wherein the linear series has opposed first and second side edges, wherein adjacent labeling articles of the series are oriented so that the first side edge of the series is formed by the labeling tags of the labeling articles and the second side edge of the series is formed by the elastic fastening loops of the labeling articles, wherein the labeling tags of adjacent labeling articles of the series comprise lateral edges that are ruptureably connected together with lines of weakness in a manner permitting the series to be handled as a unit while at the same time permitting ruptureable separation of individual merchandise labeling articles from the series, and wherein adjacent lateral edges of the bond zone of adjacent labeling tags are cut such that the lines of weakness do not extend through the adjacent lateral edges of the bond zone of adjacent labeling tags.