Patent ID: 7658812
Filing Date: 2010-02-09
Classification: B31D,B32B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of producing a continuous web prime label intermediate for use in product labeling machines, comprising the steps of: a) providing a continuous moving carrier web carrying a continuous release liner; b) coating a pattern of adhesive onto said liner; c) providing a supply of printable sheets; d) printing on each of said sheets a plurality of prime label graphical indicia arranged in the form of strips containing label portions and matrix portions; e) cutting said sheet to separate said strips from each other; f) placing said strips end to end on said pattern of adhesive in such a manner that a repetitive sequence of different label portions from said sheet is sequentially placed on said coated liner in a predetermined order; g) severing said label portions from said matrix portions without cutting said web; h) removing said matrix portions from said web; and i) rolling up said web carrying said label portions.