Self-laminating polyester data-tag
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1. A durable, non-conducting self-laminating data-tag resistant to wet and windy weather conditions and to tampering for securely attaching to a piece of equipment to provide instructions to users comprising:
- a tear resistant polyester substrate from about 5 mils (0.125 mm) to about 15 mils (0.375 mm) thick having a mounting hole for receiving a fastener;
a non-conducting, strong, locking, two piece plastic snap-grommet less than about 200 mils (5 mm) thick mounted in said mounting hole for preventing substrate damage by the fastener and increasing pull strength to the data-tag, whereby the plastic snap-grommet securely locks on the data-tag and is hard to disassemble;
a pencil receptive coating on said polyester substrate for writing thereon whereby pencil markings are shown in a blacker, more durable form; and
a sheet of clear material consisting of an ultra-violet blocking plastic overlying and laminated with said receptive coating and adhesively attached thereon and not extending beyond said substrate thereby forming a laminate for protecting the receptive coating and the readability of the instructions thereon.
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Abstract
Self-laminating data-tags having a polyester substrate coated with a pencil receptive writing surface and a non-conducting reinforcer are obtained. Provisions are made for protecting the writing surface, replicating the data and removing the data-tag. Such data-tags are particularly useful as warning tags for utility equipment and in severe environmental conditions.
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1. A durable, non-conducting self-laminating data-tag resistant to wet and windy weather conditions and to tampering for securely attaching to a piece of equipment to provide instructions to users comprising:
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a tear resistant polyester substrate from about 5 mils (0.125 mm) to about 15 mils (0.375 mm) thick having a mounting hole for receiving a fastener; a non-conducting, strong, locking, two piece plastic snap-grommet less than about 200 mils (5 mm) thick mounted in said mounting hole for preventing substrate damage by the fastener and increasing pull strength to the data-tag, whereby the plastic snap-grommet securely locks on the data-tag and is hard to disassemble; a pencil receptive coating on said polyester substrate for writing thereon whereby pencil markings are shown in a blacker, more durable form; and a sheet of clear material consisting of an ultra-violet blocking plastic overlying and laminated with said receptive coating and adhesively attached thereon and not extending beyond said substrate thereby forming a laminate for protecting the receptive coating and the readability of the instructions thereon. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A durable, non-conducting self-laminating data-tag resistant to wet and windy weather conditions and to tampering for securely attaching to a piece of equipment and providing a visible warning comprising:
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a tear resistant, polyester substrate from about 10 mils (0.25 mm) to about 15 mils (0.375 mm) thick; a layer of pencil receptive material comprising titanium dioxide coated on the substrate whereby pencil markings are shown in a blacker, more durable form; a sheet of dear material consisting of an ultra-violet blocking plastic adhesively attached to the substrate at a first end and free from the substrate at a second end, the second end overlying the layer of pencil receptive material and not extending beyond said substrate; a layer of adhesive material on the sheet of clear material; a removable protective sheet covering the adhesive layer on the unattached end of the clear material whereby upon removal of the protective sheet, the sheet of clear material forms a laminate for protecting the receptive coating and the readability of the instructions thereon; and a non-conducting, strong, two piece, plastic snap-grommet less than about 200 mils (5 mm) thick, disposed in a mounting hole extending through the dear sheet and substrate adjacent the first end, reinforcing the hole, preventing substrate damage and providing a means for receiving a fastener; and a notch in an edge of the substrate for initiating a tear.
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26. A durable, non-conducting self-laminating data-tag resistant to wet and windy weather conditions and to tampering for securely attaching to a piece of equipment to provide instructions to users comprising:
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a tear resistant polyester substrate from about 5 mils (0.125 mm) to about 15 mils (0.375 mm) thick having a mounting hole for receiving a fastener; a non-conducting, strong, locking, two piece plastic snap-grommet less than about 200 mils (5 mm) thick mounted in said mounting hole for preventing substrate damage by the fastener and increasing pull strength to the data-tag, whereby the plastic snap-grommet securely locks on the data-tag and is hard to disassemble; a pencil receptive coating on said polyester substrate for writing thereon whereby pencil markings are shown in a blacker, more durable form; and a sheet of clear material comprising a polyvinyl fluoride plastic overlying and laminated with said receptive coating and adhesively attached thereon and not extending beyond said substrate thereby forming a laminate for protecting the receptive coating and the readability of the instructions thereon.
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