Patent Publication Number: US-9834350-B1

Title: Bottle contents identification system

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     This Non-Provisional Utility Patent Application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/054,874 filed on Sep. 24, 2014, which is incorporated herein in its entirety. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates to a spice bottle identification apparatus and method of use. More specifically, the spice bottle identification system employs an identifier that is provided in a form of a label, a billboard, or an elastic band, wherein each of the identifiers is secured to a cap of a spice bottle for ease of identification of contents of the spice bottle. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Bottles are used for storing any of a variety of contents. Bottles can be stored in a variety of locations. 
     Spices are one example of an item that is commonly distributed and stored in bottles. Spices are derived from a dried seed, fruit, root, bark, or vegetable substance. Spices are primarily used for flavoring, coloring or preserving food. Spices are also used to hide other flavors. 
     Bottles containing spices are commonly stored in a pantry or upper cabinets of a kitchen. The spices are identified by a label that is adhesively attached to a sidewall of the bottle. The location of the label introduces a hardship to a person trying to locate a specific spice. Additionally, the sidewall of the bottles is normally the widest part of the bottle. When multiple spice bottles are stored adjacent to one another, the labels can be obscured hindering the process of identifying a specific spice. The labels may be rotated orienting the indicia away from the view of the individual. In a condition where the spice bottles are stored above eye level, the shelf can obscure a view of the labels from the individual. These and other factors impact the ability of the individual to locate one or more specific spices within a storage area. 
     It is understood that the same issues are associated with containers storing other items, compositions, and the like. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spice-cite_note-1 
     Accordingly, there remains a need in the art for a labeling system enabling visibility to an identifier of contents of a bottle when the bottle is located on an elevated supporting platform, such as a shelf. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention overcomes the deficiencies of the known art by disclosing an apparatus and a method of use for identifying contents within a bottle, more specifically a spice, herb, or similar within a bottle. 
     In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the invention consists of a bottle contents identifying system comprising: 
     a bottle container; 
     a bottle cap removably attachable to the bottle in a manner to seal the bottle when closed and obtain access to contents within the bottle when removed; 
     a contents identification label; and 
     indicia disposed upon a surface of the contents identification label, wherein the indicia identifies contents of the bottle; 
     wherein the contents identification label is attached to a sidewall of the cap of the bottle. 
     In a second aspect, the label is attached to the bottle cap using a bonding agent. The bonding agent can be an adhesive, glue, epoxy, double sided tape, and the like. 
     In another aspect, the label can be provided in a form of a continuous loop, wherein the continuous loop is sized for attachment to the sidewall of the cap of the bottle. 
     In another aspect, the label can be provided in a form of a continuous loop, wherein the continuous loop is sized for attachment to an upper region of the sidewall of the bottle. 
     In another aspect, the label can be provided in a form of a continuous loop, wherein the continuous loop is sized for attachment to a neck portion of the bottle. 
     In another aspect, the label can be provided in a form of a loop, wherein the loop is adjustable in size. 
     In yet another aspect, the label is fabricated of a material having elastic properties, such as rubber, elastic, and the like. The loop would be sized to employ the elastic properties to retain the label around a circumference of the sidewall of the cap of the bottle. 
     In yet another aspect, the indicia can be recessed within the material of the label. 
     In yet another aspect, the indicia can be formed as an embossing on the material of the label. 
     In yet another aspect, the indicia can be applied using a pliant ink or paint. 
     In accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention, the invention consists of a bottle contents identifying system comprising: 
     a bottle container; 
     a bottle cap removably attachable to the bottle in a manner to seal the bottle when closed and obtain access to contents within the bottle when removed; 
     a billboard identification assembly comprising:
         an identifier base element,   a billboard hingeably attached to the identifier base element,   indicia disposed upon at least one surface of the billboard, wherein the indicia identifies contents of the bottle; and       

     wherein the identifier base element is attached to a top surface of the cap of the bottle and the billboard is rotated into an orientation that is generally perpendicular to the top surface of the bottle. 
     In a second aspect, the billboard is retained in a generally perpendicular orientation by a support leg. 
     In another aspect, the support leg is hingeably attached to one side of the billboard. 
     In yet another aspect, the indicia is disposed upon both surfaces of the billboard. 
     In yet another aspect, the billboard identification assembly further comprises an adhesive applied to an attachment surface of the identifier base element. 
     In yet another aspect, a plurality of at least one of contents identification label and billboard identification assemblies, wherein the labels provide a series of indicia identifying a plurality of different spices, herbs, and/or other contents. The indicia would be representative of commonly available spices, herbs, and the like. 
     In accordance with a variant of the present invention, the invention consists of a bottle contents identifying system comprising: 
     a bottle container; 
     a bottle cap removably attachable to the bottle in a manner to seal the bottle when closed and obtain access to contents within the bottle when removed; 
     a bottle contents identification assembly comprising:
         an identifier base element, the identifier base element having a peripheral edge,   a contents identification wrap extending from the peripheral edge of the identifier base element, wherein a longitudinal axis of the contents identification wrap is substantially perpendicular to a radius between a centroid of the identifier base element and a point of intersection between the contents identification wrap and the peripheral edge of the identifier base element,   identification wrap indicia disposed upon an exterior surface of the contents identification wrap, wherein the identification wrap indicia identifies contents of the bottle,       

     wherein the identifier base element is attached to a top surface of the cap of the bottle and the contents identification wrap is secured to a sidewall surface of the cap. 
     In a second aspect, the bottle contents identification assembly further comprises:
         a billboard hingeably attached to the identifier base element; and   billboard indicia disposed upon at least one surface of the billboard, wherein the billboard indicia identifies contents of the bottle,       

     In another aspect, the contents identification wrap has a wrap length extending between a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, wherein the wrap length is substantially equal to a circumferential length of the sidewall surface of the cap. 
     In yet another aspect, the contents identification wrap further comprises a first bonding section located at a first end and a second bonding section located at a second, opposite end. 
     In yet another aspect, the contents identification wrap includes an adhesive applied to an interior surface. 
     In yet another aspect, the contents identification wrap has a wrap length extending between like ends of the first bonding section and the second bonding section, wherein the wrap length is substantially equal to a circumferential length of the sidewall surface of the cap. 
     In yet another aspect, the bottle contents identification assembly contains two contents identification wraps, one contents identification wrap being located being located on an opposite quadrant of the identifier base element than the second contents identification wrap. 
     In yet another aspect, the bottle contents identification assembly contains two contents identification wraps, each of the contents identification wraps having a wrap length is substantially equal to half of the circumferential length of the sidewall surface of the cap. 
     In yet another aspect, the bottle contents identification assembly contains identification wrap indicia identifying the contents of the bottle in at least one location thereon. 
     In yet another aspect, the bottle contents identification assembly contains two contents identification wraps and the identification wrap indicia identifying the contents of the bottle in two locations thereon, one on each contents identification wrap. 
     In yet another aspect, the first bonding section and second bonding section comprise a mechanical fastener for joining the first bonding section and second bonding section to one another. 
     In yet another aspect, the first bonding section comprises an adhesive. 
     In a first method of identifying contents of a bottle, the method comprises steps of:
         obtaining a bottle having contents therein, the bottle comprising:
           a container, the container defining an interior volume for storing contents, and   a bottle cap removably attachable to the container in a manner to seal the container when closed and obtain access to contents within the interior volume of the container when removed;   
           identifying contents within the interior volume of the container;   obtaining a contents identifier assembly, the contents identifier assembly comprising at least one of:   (a) a contents identification wrap adapted to be attached to a sidewall of the bottle cap, indicia applied to the contents identification wrap wherein the indicia identifies the contents of the interior volume of the bottle container, and   (b) a contents identification billboard extending vertically from a contents identifier substrate, the contents identifier substrate being adapted to be attached to a top surface of the bottle cap, indicia applied to the contents identification billboard wherein the indicia identifies the contents of the interior volume of the bottle container; and   joining the contents identifier assembly to the bottle cap, wherein the indicia is visible from a side elevation view of the bottle.       

     In a second aspect, the contents identifier assembly comprises the following:
         (a) a contents identification billboard extending vertically from a contents identifier substrate, the contents identifier substrate being adapted to be attached to a top surface of the bottle cap, indicia applied to the contents identification billboard wherein the indicia identifies the contents of the interior volume of the bottle container;   (b) a contents identification wrap adapted to be attached to a sidewall of the bottle cap, indicia applied to the contents identification wrap wherein the indicia identifies the contents of the interior volume of the bottle container, and       

     In another aspect, the contents identifier assembly comprises the contents identification wrap adapted to be attached to a sidewall of the bottle cap, the method further comprising a step of: 
     joining the contents identifier assembly to the sidewall of the bottle cap, wherein the indicia is visible from a side elevation view of the bottle. 
     In another aspect, the contents identifier assembly comprises the contents identification billboard extending vertically from the contents identifier substrate, the method further comprising a step of: 
     joining the contents identifier assembly to the top surface of the bottle cap, wherein the indicia is visible from a side elevation view of the bottle. 
     In yet another aspect, the contents identification billboard is rotationally assembled to the contents identifier substrate, the method further comprising a step of: 
     rotating the contents identification billboard from an orientation being substantially parallel to a surface of the contents identifier substrate to an orientation being substantially perpendicular to the surface of the contents identifier substrate. 
     In yet another aspect, the contents identifier assembly further comprising a contents identifier billboard support leg, the method further comprising a step of: 
     positioning the contents identifier billboard support leg contents to support the identification billboard in the orientation being substantially perpendicular to the surface of the contents identifier substrate. 
     In yet another aspect, the contents identification wrap is fabricated of an elastic material, the method further comprising steps of: 
     stretching the elastic material of the contents identifier assembly; 
     placing the stretched contents identifier assembly about a circumference of the sidewall of the bottle cap; and 
     retaining the contents identifier assembly about a circumference of the sidewall of the bottle cap by properties of the elastic material. 
     In yet another aspect, the contents identifier assembly further comprising an adhesive applied to an adhesive section located proximate one end thereof, the method further comprising steps of: 
     exposing the adhesive applied to the adhesive section of the contents identifier assembly; 
     circumscribing the contents identifier assembly around the sidewall of the bottle cap; 
     bonding the adhesive to a second end of the contents identifier assembly; and 
     retaining the contents identifier assembly to the sidewall of the bottle cap by friction. 
     In yet another aspect, the method further comprises a step of: 
     applying the indicia to at least one of the contents identification wrap and the contents identification billboard in accordance with at least one of:
         pre-applied by a manufacturer,   applied by adhering a label to the at least one of the contents identification wrap and the contents identification billboard, and   manually writing the contents identification on the at least one of the contents identification wrap and the contents identification billboard.       

     These and other aspects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent from the attached drawings and the detailed description of the preferred embodiments, which follow. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The preferred embodiments of the invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings provided to illustrate and not to limit the invention, in which: 
         FIG. 1  presents an isometric view of a first exemplary bottle content identification label being attached to an exemplary cap of an exemplary bottle, wherein the first exemplary bottle content identification label is fabricated in a form factor of a loop; 
         FIG. 2  presents an isometric view of a second exemplary bottle content identification label being attached to an exemplary cap of an exemplary bottle, wherein the second exemplary bottle content identification label is fabricated in a form factor of a billboard; 
         FIG. 3A  presents an isometric view of the second exemplary bottle content identification label introduced in  FIG. 2 , wherein the second exemplary bottle content identification label is shown in a collapsed configuration; 
         FIG. 3B  presents an isometric view of the second exemplary bottle content identification label introduced in  FIG. 2 , wherein the second exemplary bottle content identification label is shown in a deployed configuration; 
         FIG. 3C  presents a top plan view of the second exemplary bottle content identification label introduced in  FIG. 2 , wherein the second exemplary bottle content identification label is shown in a deployed configuration; 
         FIG. 4  presents an isometric view of a third exemplary bottle content identification label being attached to an exemplary cap of an exemplary bottle, wherein the third exemplary bottle content identification label is fabricated in a form factor of an adhesively attached label; 
         FIG. 5  presents a top plan view of a fourth exemplary bottle content identification system, wherein the fourth exemplary bottle content identification system provides a viewing solution similar to a combination of the first exemplary solution of  FIG. 1  and the second exemplary solution of  FIGS. 2 and 3 ; 
         FIG. 6  presents an isometric view of the fourth exemplary bottle content identification system introduced in  FIG. 5 , wherein the fourth exemplary bottle content identification system is shown in a deployed configuration; and 
         FIG. 7  presents a top plan view of a variant of the fourth exemplary bottle content identification system introduced in  FIG. 5 . 
     
    
    
     Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the several views of the drawings. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein. It will be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention that may be embodied in various and alternative forms. The figures are not necessarily to scale, and some features may be exaggerated or minimized to show details of particular embodiments, features, or elements. Specific structural and functional details, dimensions, or shapes disclosed herein are not limiting but serve as a basis for the claims and for teaching a person of ordinary skill in the art the described and claimed features of embodiments of the present invention. The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments or the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to make or use the embodiments of the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, which is defined by the claims. 
     For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper”, “lower”, “left”, “rear”, “right”, “front”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in  FIG. 1 . Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary or the following detailed description. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification, are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise. 
     Bottles are used to hold and distribute fluids and bulk volumes of small items, such as fluids, spices, herbs, and many other similar items. Bottles  100  are manufactured in a multitude of shapes and sizes, with the most common shape having a cylindrically shaped sidewall  114 , a planar or slightly concave bottom wall  116  and a threaded neck extending upward from a bottle top surface  112  for receiving a bottle cap  120 , as shown in the exemplary embodiments presented in  FIGS. 1, 2, and 4 . Contents are deposited within an interior volume of the bottle  110 . The bottle  110  is sealed by rotationally securing the bottle cap  120  to the threaded neck of the bottle top surface  112 . The bottle cap  120  includes a bottle cap sidewall  124  extending downward from a circumferential edge of a bottle cap top surface  122 . Threading is formed on an interior surface of the bottle cap sidewall  124 . An exterior surface of the bottle cap sidewall  124  can include one or more features to enhance a grip to the user to aid in sealing and removal of the bottle cap  120  to and from the bottle  110 . Examples of the grip enhancing features include texturing, knurling, ribbing, a non-circular shape, and the like. 
     Contents of the spice bottle assembly  100  are identified by spice identifier indicia  132  applied to a bottle label  130 . The bottle label  130  is adhered to an exterior surface of the bottle sidewall  114  of the bottle  110 . There are many circumstances where the spice identifier indicia  132  may not be readable by an individual. The spice identifier indicia  132  may be rotated away from a viewing orientation. The spice identifier indicia  132  may be concealed by another spice bottle assembly  100 . The spice bottle assembly  100  may be placed upon a shelf located above eye level of the individual, wherein the shelf would block the view of the spice identifier indicia  132 . 
     A spice identifier loop  200 , shown in  FIG. 1 , introduces a first solution for enhancing labeling of the spice bottle assembly  100 . The exemplary spice identifier loop  200  is fabricated in a circular shape, having a spice identifier loop exterior surface  210  and a spice identifier loop interior surface  212 . The peripheral length of the spice identifier loop interior surface  212  would be the same or slightly shorter than a peripheral length surrounding the exterior surface of the bottle cap sidewall  124 . The spice identifier loop  200  can be fabricated of any suitable material. In one variant, the spice identifier loop  200  can be manufactured of a flexible, non-stretch material, such as paper, cardboard, flexible plastic, and the like. In this variant, the peripheral length of the spice identifier loop interior surface  212  would be the same as the peripheral length surrounding the exterior surface of the bottle cap sidewall  124 . The spice identifier loop  200  would be adhered to the bottle cap sidewall  124 . In a second variant, the spice identifier loop  200  can be manufactured of a flexible material having elastic properties, such as rubber, silicone, and the like. In this variant, the peripheral length of the spice identifier loop interior surface  212  would be slightly shorter as the peripheral length surrounding the exterior surface of the bottle cap sidewall  124 . The spice identifier loop  200  would be stretched and the difference in sizes would retain the spice identifier loop  200  upon the bottle cap sidewall  124 . A spice identifier indicia  220  would be provided upon the spice identifier loop exterior surface  210 . The spice identifier indicia  220  can be provided upon the spice identifier loop exterior surface  210  using any of a variety of the methods. One exemplary process would be by providing a recess extending inward from the spice identifier loop exterior surface  210 . A second exemplary process would be by providing a boss extending outward from the spice identifier loop exterior surface  210 . A third exemplary process would be by printing an image upon the spice identifier loop exterior surface  210 . Although the spice identifier indicia  220  is shown as a single identifier, it is understood that multiple copies of the spice identifier indicia  220  can be spatially provided about the spice identifier loop exterior surface  210  of the spice identifier loop  200 . The spice identifier indicia  220  can be applied to the spice identifier loop exterior surface  210  in accordance to at least one of: (a) pre-applied by a manufacturer; (b) applied by adhering a label to the at least one of the contents identification wrap and the contents identification billboard; (c) manually writing the contents identification on the at least one of the contents identification wrap and the contents identification billboard; or any other suitable method. 
     Although  FIG. 1  illustrates a configuration where the spice identifier loop  200  is placed about the bottle cap sidewall  124 , it is understood that the spice identifier loop  200  can be placed about an upper region of the bottle sidewall  114 , surrounding a neck of the bottle  110 , or any other suitable location of the spice bottle assembly  100 . 
     A spice identifier tab assembly  300 , introduced in  FIG. 2  and detailed in  FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C , introduces a second solution for enhancing labeling of the spice bottle assembly  100 . The exemplary spice identifier tab assembly  300  includes a spice identifier tab billboard base segment  312  adhered to an exposed surface of a spice identifier tab substrate  302 . An adhesive is attached to a substrate adhesive surface  304  of the spice identifier tab substrate  302  for adhering the spice identifier tab assembly  300  to the bottle cap top surface  122  of the bottle cap  120 . A contents identification billboard is segmented into a segmented into a billboard base segment  312  and an indicia carrying segment  310 . A spice identifier indicia  320  is provided on one or both sides of the indicia carrying segment  310 . The spice identifier indicia  320  can be applied by the manufacturer, or the spice identifier indicia  320  can be provided as a series of labels included in a kit, whereby the user would select the appropriate label and adhere the selected label upon one or both surfaces of the indicia carrying segment  310 . A indicia carrying segment  310  is foldably or hingeably integrated with the spice identifier tab billboard base segment  312 ; folding along a spice identifier tab billboard fold crease  314 . The indicia carrying segment  310  and spice identifier tab billboard base segment  312  can be fabricated of a single, unitary material, such as a plastic, a paper based material, a foam based material, and the like. The spice identifier tab billboard fold crease  314  can be defined by an adhesive applied between the spice identifier tab billboard base segment  312  and the upper surface of the spice identifier tab substrate  302 . The combination of the indicia carrying segment  310  and the spice identifier tab billboard base segment  312  can be manufactured of a material having plastic bending properties, wherein the indicia carrying segment  310  would remain in an upright position when bent along the spice identifier tab billboard fold crease  314 . An optional spice identifier tab billboard support leg  330  can be integrated into the spice identifier tab assembly  300 , wherein the spice identifier tab billboard support leg  330  supports the indicia carrying segment  310  in an upright position or billboard configuration. The spice identifier tab billboard support leg  330  is foldably or hingeably integrated with a billboard support leg attachment tab  332 ; folding along a billboard support leg fold crease  334 . The billboard support leg attachment tab  332  can be joined to either the indicia carrying segment  310  (as shown) or the spice identifier tab billboard base segment  312 . There are several advantages to the configuration where the billboard support leg attachment tab  332  is adhered to the spice identifier tab billboard base segment  312 . The application of the spice identifier indicia  320  to the backside of the indicia carrying segment  310  is easier. This configuration enables adhesion of a label comprising the spice identifier indicia  320  to the backside of the spice identifier tab billboard  310 . 
     The spice identifier tab billboard support leg  330  and billboard support leg attachment tab  332  combination can be manufactured of a material having plastic bending properties, wherein the spice identifier tab billboard support leg  330  would remain in an outstanding position when bent along the billboard support leg fold crease  334 . 
     The spice identifier tab assembly  300  would be provided as a series, each spice identifier tab assembly  300  preferably having a different spice identifier indicia  320 , identifying a different composition stored within the spice bottle assembly  100 . The spice identifier tab assembly  300  would be stored in a collapsed or planar configuration, as shown in  FIG. 3 a   , to reduce space. In use, the user would select the appropriate spice identifier tab assembly  300  having a spice identifier indicia  320  that properly identifies the contents within the spice bottle assembly  100 . The user spice identifier tab substrate  302  would adhere the bottle cap top surface  122  of the bottle cap  120  to the substrate adhesive surface  304  using the adhesive applied upon the substrate adhesive surface  304 . The user would then bend or rotate the indicia carrying segment  310  from a horizontal, planar or stored configuration into an upright, billboard configuration, as best shown in  FIG. 3B . If included, the user would then bend or rotate the spice identifier tab billboard support leg  330  into a supporting configuration, wherein the spice identifier tab billboard support leg  330  extends between the indicia carrying segment  310  and the spice identifier tab billboard base segment  312 , as best shown in  FIG. 3C . 
     A spice identifier label  400 , shown in  FIG. 4 , introduces a third exemplary solution for enhancing labeling of the spice bottle assembly  100 . The exemplary spice identifier label  400  is fabricated in a rectangular shape, having a spice identifier label substrate  410  and a label adhesive surface  412 . A spice identifier indicia  420  is provided upon the spice identifier label substrate  410 . An adhesive or other bonding agent is applied to the label adhesive surface  412 . In use, the individual would locate the spice identifier label  400  having the desired spice identifier indicia  420  provided thereon. Once identified, the individual would adhere the spice identifier label  400  to the bottle cap sidewall  124  of the bottle cap  120 . It is understood that the spice identifier tab assembly  300  can include a plurality of spice identifier indicia  420  in a spatial arrangement. The inclusion of the plurality of spice identifier indicia  420  reduces an impact of orientation of the spice bottle assembly  100  when stored. The spice identifier label  400  can be cut to a desired length. It is noted that the spice identifier label  400  can be combined with the spice identifier loop  200  and spice identifier tab assembly  300  described above, wherein the spice identifier label  400  would be used as the label replacing the spice identifier indicia  220  and spice identifier indicia  320  respectively. 
     A spice identifier label  500 , shown in  FIGS. 5 and 6 , introduces a fourth exemplary solution for enhancing labeling of the spice bottle assembly  100 . The spice identifier tab assembly  500  is an enhanced variant of the spice identifier tab assembly  300 , having a number of like elements. Like features of the spice identifier tab assembly  500  and the spice identifier tab assembly  300  are numbered the same except preceded by the numeral ‘5’. The spice identifier tab assembly  500  can be described as being segmented into two identification features: (a) a spice identifier tab billboard comprising an indicia carrying segment  510  and a billboard base segment  512  and (b) a contents identification wrap  550 . It is understood that the spice identifier tab assembly  500  exclusive of the contents identification wrap  550  is the spice identifier tab assembly  300 . It is also understood that the spice identifier tab assembly  500  can be fabricated exclusive of the indicia carrying segment  510  and the associated elements thereof. 
     The contents identification wrap  550  can be an elongated rectangular shaped flexible material joined to the spice identifier tab substrate  502  at a quadrant of a spice identifier tab substrate circumferential edge  506  thereof. A longitudinal direction of the contents identification wrap  550  would be substantially perpendicular to a radial line extending between a centroid of the spice identifier tab substrate  502  and a centralized joint between the contents identification wrap  550  and the spice identifier tab substrate  502 . A contents identification wrap circumferential length  552  of the contents identification wrap  550  would be substantially equal to a circumferential length of a spice identifier tab substrate circumferential edge  506  of the spice identifier tab substrate  502 . 
     The contents identification wrap  550  can be secured to the sidewall  124  of the bottle cap  120  using any suitable implementation. In a first implementation, an adhesive can be applied to an interior surface of the contents identification wrap  550 . In the first implementation, an overall longitudinal length of the contents identification wrap  550  can be equal to the contents identification wrap circumferential length  552 . In a second implementation (as shown), an adhesive can be applied to a first bonding section  554 . The first bonding section  554  can have a span that is generally equal to a span of a second bonding section  556  of the contents identification wrap  550 . In the second implementation, the overall longitudinal length of the contents identification wrap  550  would be longer than the contents identification wrap circumferential length  552 . The contents identification wrap circumferential length  552  can span between an interior edge of the first bonding section  554  and an exterior edge of the second bonding section  556 . This configuration results in a circumferential length of the contents identification wrap  550  when the first bonding section  554  and the second bonding section  556  are joined to one another. 
     A centrally located indicia  560  is applied to an exterior surface of the contents identification wrap  550 . It is understood that the contents identification wrap  550  can include one, two, three, or more of the centrally located indicia  560 . The exemplary embodiment includes one centrally located indicia  560  and a pair of distally located indicia  562 , the indicia  560 ,  562  are preferably equally spaced from one another when the first bonding section  554  and the second bonding section  556  are joined to one another. 
     An optional contents identification wrap separation feature  559  can be formed through the material of the spice identifier tab assembly  500 , the optional contents identification wrap separation feature  559  being provided between the spice identifier tab substrate  502  and the contents identification wrap  550 . The optional contents identification wrap separation feature  559  can aid the user in separating the contents identification wrap  550  from the spice identifier tab substrate  502 . This feature enables the user to use the spice identifier tab substrate  502 , the contents identification wrap  550 , or both. This also allows the user to apply the contents identification wrap  550  to the sidewall  124  of the bottle cap  120  at any suitable location along an axial length thereof. 
     The contents identification wrap  550  can be secured to the sidewall  124  of the bottle cap  120  using any suitable attachment implementation. The spice identifier tab substrate  502  would be adhered to an upper surface of the bottle cap  120 . The contents identification wrap  550  would be secured to the sidewall  124  of the bottle cap  120 . In a first implementation, an adhesive can be applied to an interior surface of the contents identification wrap  550 . The contents identification wrap  550  would be wrapped around the sidewall  124  of the bottle cap  120  and secured in position by the adhesive. In a second implementation, the contents identification wrap  550  would be wrapped about the circumference of the bottle cap  120 . The two ends  554 ,  556  would be joined together using any suitable joining technique, such as adhesive. The two ends  554 ,  556  would be located respective to one another tightening the contents identification wrap circumferential length  552  of the contents identification wrap  550  about the circumference of the sidewall  124  of the bottle cap  120 . 
     A spice identifier label  600 , shown in  FIG. 7 , introduces a variant of the fourth exemplary solution for enhancing labeling of the spice bottle assembly  500 . The spice identifier tab assembly  600  and the spice identifier tab assembly  500  have a number of like elements. Like features of the spice identifier tab assembly  600  and the spice identifier tab assembly  500  are numbered the same except preceded by the numeral ‘6’. The distinction between the spice identifier tab assembly  500  and the spice identifier tab assembly  600  is that the spice identifier tab assembly  600  includes a pair of contents identification wrap  650 , whereas the spice identifier tab assembly  500  only includes on contents identification wrap  550 . A first contents identification wrap  650  and a second contents identification wrap  650  would be arranged being mirror images of one another. A contents identification wrap circumferential length  652  would be one-half of a circumference of the spice identifier tab substrate circumferential edge  606 . In one configuration, when installed, a first bonding section  654  of the one of the contents identification wraps  650  would be joined to a second bonding section  656  of the other of the contents identification wraps  650  and a second bonding section  656  of the one of the contents identification wraps  650  would be joined to a first bonding section  654  of the other of the contents identification wraps  650 , forming a circumference substantially equal to the circumference of the spice identifier tab substrate circumferential edge  606 . 
     A series of spice identifier tab assemblies  200 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600  can be provided, wherein each of the spice identifier tab assemblies  200 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600  would include an identifier associated with a unique spice or other content. The identifiers can be provided as a series of labels, wherein the user would apply the label with indicia identifying the desired spice or other content onto the respective spice identifier tab assembly  200 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 . In another solution, the user can simply applied the indicia using a permanent marker. 
     It is also noted that the various identifiers  200 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600  can be color coded to provided additional distinguishing features for easier identification of the desired bottle. 
     The above-described embodiments are merely exemplary illustrations of implementations set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of the invention. Many variations, combinations, modifications or equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. Therefore, it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular embodiments disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this invention, but that the invention will include all the embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims. 
     ELEMENT DESCRIPTION REFERENCES 
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           100  spice bottle assembly 
           110  bottle 
           112  bottle top surface 
           114  bottle sidewall 
           116  bottle bottom wall 
           120  bottle cap 
           122  bottle cap top surface 
           124  bottle cap sidewall 
           130  bottle label 
           132  spice identifier indicia 
           200  spice identifier loop 
           210  spice identifier loop exterior surface 
           212  spice identifier loop interior surface 
           220  spice identifier indicia 
           300  spice identifier tab assembly 
           302  spice identifier tab substrate 
           304  substrate adhesive surface 
           310  indicia carrying segment 
           312  spice identifier tab billboard base segment 
           314  spice identifier tab billboard fold crease 
           320  spice identifier indicia 
           330  spice identifier tab billboard support leg 
           332  billboard support leg attachment tab 
           334  billboard support leg fold crease 
           339  support leg rotational motion 
           400  spice identifier label 
           410  spice identifier label substrate 
           420  spice identifier indicia 
           412  label adhesive surface 
           500  spice identifier tab assembly 
           502  spice identifier tab substrate 
           506  spice identifier tab substrate circumferential edge 
           510  indicia carrying segment 
           512  spice identifier tab billboard base segment 
           520  spice identifier indicia 
           530  spice identifier tab billboard support leg 
           532  billboard support leg attachment tab 
           539  support leg rotational motion 
           550  contents identification wrap 
           552  contents identification wrap circumferential length 
           554  first bonding section 
           556  second bonding section 
           559  optional contents identification wrap separation feature 
           560  centrally located indicia 
           562  distally located indicia 
           600  spice identifier tab assembly 
           602  spice identifier tab substrate 
           606  spice identifier tab substrate circumferential edge 
           610  spice identifier tab billboard 
           612  spice identifier tab billboard base segment 
           620  spice identifier indicia 
           630  spice identifier tab billboard support leg 
           632  billboard support leg attachment tab 
           639  support leg rotational motion 
           650  contents identification wrap 
           652  contents identification wrap circumferential length 
           654  first bonding section 
           656  second bonding section 
           659  optional contents identification wrap separation feature 
           660  centrally located indicia 
           662  distally located indicia