REUSEABLE LABELING CONSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTAINERS, ALONG WITH CONTAINERS AND METHODOLOGIES UTILIZING THE SAME

• US 20050285386A1
• Filed: 06/28/2005
• Published: 12/29/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 09/18/2001
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: EGGS Overnight, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Kent H. Dickinson
• Inventors: Dickinson, Kent H.
• Granted Patent: US 7,155,854 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 283/81
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2307/41 Opaque
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2307/412 Transparent
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2519/00 Labels, badges
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 3/26 characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layer; characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids foam layer B32B5/18; layer of synthetic resin characterised by fillers that create voids or cavities B32B27/205; characterised by an apertured layer
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 7/06 permitting easy separation
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 7/12 using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2203/06 Arrangements on packages concerning bar-codes
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2203/10 Transponders
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2571/00037 Bundles surrounded by carton blanks
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2571/00043 Intermediate plates or the like
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2571/00055 Clapping elements, also placed on the side
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2571/00111 Arrangements of flexible binders
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 33/004 Information or decoration elements, e.g. level indicators, detachable tabs or coupons
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 33/25 Riveting; Dovetailing; Screwing; using press buttons or slide fasteners
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 33/34 with special means for indicating unauthorised opening B65D33/2516, B65D33/2585 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 5/4233 Cards, coupons, labels or the like formed separately from the container or lid
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 71/0096 the dimensions of the supports corresponding to the periphery of the load, e.g. pallets
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 81/03 Wrappers or envelopes with shock-absorbing properties, e.g. bubble films for thermal insulating purposes B65D81/3888
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 23/00 Advertising on or in specific articles, e.g. ashtrays, letter-boxes on or in vehicles G09F21/00
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 3/0288 Labels or tickets consisting of more than one part, e.g. with address of sender or other reference on separate section to main label; Multi-copy labels
• CPC Class Codes: Y02W 30/80 : Packaging reuse or recycling, e.g. of multilayer packaging bio-packaging Y02W90/10
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 428/24868 : Translucent outer layer

Abstract

Labeling constructions are provided for use in facilitating the preparation of shipping containers. The labeling constructions are also reusable so that packages can be conveniently shipped between senders and recipients numerous times. Container constructions and methodologies which employ such labeling constructions are also provided.

Claims

1. A reusable labeling construction for use with a container that is adapted to receive a parcel for shipment from a sender to an intended recipient, comprising:

a. a base substrate for securing to the container;

b. a sleeve overlaying at least a portion of said base substrate, said sleeve having a sleeve opening for receiving a return address label that includes return address indicia corresponding to the sender, and a transparent viewing window having an exposed surface for removably receiving an outbound address label.

2. A reusable labeling construction according to claim 1 including an elevated barrier for protecting said labeling construction during transit.

3. A reusable labeling construction according to claim 2 wherein said barrier projects above said base substrate and said sleeve.