Containers, along with reusable labeling constructions for use therewith

• US 20060213095A1
• Filed: 03/21/2006
• Published: 09/28/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 09/18/2001
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: EGGS Overnight, Inc.
• Original Assignee: EGGS Overnight, Inc.
• Inventors: Henson, Michael R., Dickinson, Kent H.
• Application Number:
  US11/385,954
• Publication Number:
  US 20060213095A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 40/312
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 7/06 permitting easy separation
• 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 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

Abstract

Containers, and label panels for use with them, are described for receiving shipping parcel. One container embodiment incorporates a closable body having an interior and a mouth communicating with the interior. A label substrate is supported by the container body and includes return address indicia. A transparent layer overlays the return address indicia so that it may be seen there through. The transparent layer includes an exposed surface portion formed of a release material for removeably receiving a shipping label. A label panel for use with a container includes a substrate securable to the container'"'"'s body which is provided with the return address indicia, and a transparent film adhered to the label substrate for receiving the shipping label.

Claims

1. A container adapted to receive a parcel for shipment to an intended recipient, comprising:

a. a closable container body having an interior and a mouth communicating with the interior;

b. a label substrate supported by said container body, said label substrate including return address indicia corresponding to a return address for the container; and

c. a transparent layer overlaying said return address indicia so that the return address indicia may be seen there through, said transparent layer including an exposed surface portion formed of a release material so that a removable shipping label may be releasably affixed thereto.

2. A container according to claim 1 including a closure movable between an open position such that the parcel may be inserted into and removed from the interior and a closed position to retain the parcel in the interior as a received parcel.

3. A container according to claim 1 wherein said container body is formed as a flexible pouch having a perimeter, said pouch including first and second body panels joined about a majority of the perimeter to define a sealed edge, with an enjoined portion defining the mouth.

4. A container according to claim 3 wherein said label substrate is sewn to one of said first and second body panels.

5. A container according to claim 1 wherein said transparent layer is a clear film adhered to said label substrate.

6. A container according to claim 5 wherein said label substrate is a stiff rectangular placard.

7. A container according to claim 6 wherein said placard is provided with printed indicia selected from a group consisting of:

pre-paid postage information, postage charging information, inventory tracking information, and said return address indicia.

8. A container adapted to receive a parcel for shipment to an intended recipient, comprising:

a. a container body having an interior and a mouth communicating with the interior, said container body including

i. an outer surface portion provided with return address indicia corresponding to a return address for the container; and

ii. a transparent layer overlaying said return address indicia so that the return address indicia may be seen there through, said transparent layer including an exposed surface portion formed of a release material so that a removable shipping label may be releasably adhered to said transparent layer during shipment, yet forcefully removed there from without tearing the shipping label.

9. A container according to claim 8 including a closure movable between an open position such that the parcel may be inserted into and removed from the interior and a closed position to retain the parcel in the interior as a received parcel.

10. A container according to claim 8 wherein said container body is formed as a flexible pouch having a perimeter, said pouch including first and second body panels joined about a majority of the perimeter to define a sealed edge, with an enjoined portion defining the mouth.

11. A container according to claim 8 wherein said container body is a cardboard box having a plurality of joined panels, and wherein one of said panels forms said outer surface portion

12. A container according to claim 11 wherein said exposed surface portion is supported relative to one of said first and second body panels.

13. A container according to claim 12 wherein said exposed surface portion is disposed on a label substrate which is formed as a stiff rectangular placard.

14. A container according to any of claims 13 wherein said transparent layer is a clear film adhered to said label substrate.

15. A container according to claim 13 wherein said placard is provided with printed indicia selected from a group consisting of:

pre-paid postage information, postage charging information, inventory tracking information associated with the container, and said return address indicia.

16. A label panel for use with a container that is adapted to receive a parcel for shipment to an intended recipient, comprising:

a. a label substrate securable to a body of said container, said label substrate including return address indicia corresponding to a return address for the container; and

b. a transparent film adhered to said label substrate and overlaying the return address indicia, said transparent film having an exposed outer surface portion formed of a release material so that a removable shipping label may be releasably adhered to said outer surface portion during shipment, yet forcefully removed there from without tearing the shipping label.