All in one multi-layer label and insert assembly

• US 20020125152A1
• Filed: 03/06/2001
• Published: 09/12/2002
• Est. Priority Date: 03/06/2001
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
• Original Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
• Inventors: Surette, Craig M., Banks, Donald E., Wu, Kocheng Michael, Saint, Andre, Wien, Tom
• Granted Patent: US 6,481,572 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 206/308.1
• CPC Class Codes: B42D 15/00 Printed matter of special format or style not otherwise provided for
• CPC Class Codes: B42P 2241/22 Sheets or cards with additional means allowing easy feeding through printers
• CPC Class Codes: G11B 23/40 Identifying or analogous means applied to or incorporated in the record carrier and not intended for visual display simultaneously with the playing-back of the record carrier, e.g. label, leader, photograph
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 428/1476 Release layer
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 428/149 Sectional layer removable
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 428/15 Sheet, web, or layer weakened to permit separation through thickness

Abstract

Multi-layer sheet assemblies and methods for their use are disclosed, utilizing an indicia receivable label for media storage devices and associated inserts. These multi-layer sheet assemblies are provided with overall dimensions that facilitate easy feeding into and through printers, where desired indicia may be disposed onto the provided media storage label and associated insert. Software may be provided which contains templates to assist in the proper placement of indicia on the multi-layer sheet assemblies, including the label and the front and back of the insert. The assemblies provided may be configured for labeling various media storage devices, including CDs. A single multi-layer sheet assembly may include both a CD label and an insert for a CD jewel case, and both the label and insert may be printed all in one pass through a printer.

Claims

1. A multi-layer sheet assembly for forming a CD label and jewel case insert comprising:

a multi-layer sheet, comprising an upper face stock sheet and a lower liner sheet;

a layer of adhesive between said two sheets;

said face stock sheet being die cut in a first area to form a CD label, and being die cut in a second area to form a rectangular jewel case insert;

said liner sheet being coated with a release layer in said first area to permit easy removal of said CD label; and

said upper and lower sheets being firmly secured together in said second area to form a double thickness jewel case insert.

2. The multi-layer sheet assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said CD label has positioning elements formed in said face stock and secured to said CD label by perforations.

3. The multi-layer sheet assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said multi-layer sheet assembly is of uniform thickness, and is approximately 8.5×

11 inches or A4 sheet size, and is not more than 12 mils thick;

whereby said multi-layer sheet assembly is readily fed through and printed upon in laser or inkjet printers without jamming.

4. A multi-layer sheet assembly for machine printable indicia comprising:

a face-stock layer;

an adhesive layer affixed to said face stock layer;

a liner layer affixed to said adhesive layer;

a media storage label with a detachable positioning element pre-cut in said face stock layer;

said pre-cut, detachable positioning element being free of said adhesive layer;

said liner layer being coated with a release layer beneath said media storage label; and

an insert pre-cut in said face stock layer;

whereby said media storage label and said insert may be printed all in one pass through a printer.

5. The multi-layer sheet assembly of claim 4, wherein said multi-layer sheet assembly is approximately 8.5×

11 inches or A-4 sheet size, for ready feeding through a printer without jamming.

6. The multi-layer sheet assembly of claim 4, wherein said media storage label has a central opening and said detachable positioning element is configured to align said central opening with an opening of a compact disc.

7. The multi-layer sheet assembly of claim 4, wherein said media storage label is configured for application onto a compact disc.

8. The multi-layer sheet assembly of claim 4, wherein said detachable positioning element is releasably attached to said media storage label by perforations.

9. The multi-layer sheet assembly of claim 4, wherein said insert provides an area wherein said indicia is associated with data stored on a media storage device, said media storage device being labeled by said media storage label.

10. The multi-layer sheet assembly of claim 4, wherein said insert provides an area upon which indicia may be disposed on both sides of said insert.

11. A multi-layer sheet assembly for forming a CD label and jewel case insert comprising:

a multi-layer sheet, comprising an upper face stock sheet and a lower liner sheet;

a layer of adhesive between said face stock and lower liner sheets;

said face stock sheet being die cut in a first area to form a CD label, and being die cut in a second area to form a rectangular jewel case insert; and

said liner sheet being coated with a release layer in said first area to permit easy removal of said CD label.

12. The multi-layer sheet assembly of claim 11, wherein said insert is configured to provide a jewel case insert, and is approximately 4.75 inches square.

13. The multi-layer sheet assembly of claim 11, wherein said multi-layer sheet assembly is of sufficient size to feed into and provide one pass printing in a printer, whereby indicia may be applied concurrently to both said media storage label and said insert so as to provide an efficacious manner with which to print said media storage labels and said associated inserts.

14. The multi-layer sheet assembly of claim 11, wherein said multi-layer sheet assembly may be passed through a printer twice in order to deposit indicia on both sides of said insert.

15. The multi-layer sheet assembly of claim 11, wherein said CD label has positioning elements formed in said face stock and secured to the CD label by perforations, said positioning elements being free of adhesive.

16. The multi-layer sheet assembly of claim 11, wherein said layer of adhesive is comprised of a rubber based hot melt adhesive.

17. The layer of adhesive of claim 16, wherein said layer of adhesive is a permanent pressure sensitive adhesive.

18. The multi-layer sheet assembly of claim 11, wherein said multi-layer sheet assembly is between 5 to 10 mils thick.

19. The multi-layer sheet assembly of claim 11, wherein said multi-layer sheet assembly is of approximately 8.5×

11 inches or A-4 sheet size, for ready feeding through a printer without jamming.

20. The multi-layer sheet assembly of claim 11, further comprising said face stock sheet being die cut in a third area to form a jewel case spine label.

21. A method of labeling compact discs and providing a jewel case insert comprising the steps of:

forming a two-layer sheet assembly with a liner layer and a face stock layer, said two-layer sheet assembly having pressure sensitive adhesive between the two layers, said face stock layer being die cut to form (1) a CD label, and (2) a jewel case insert;

said liner layer having a release coating in the area of the CD label;

printing indicia and/or images onto the face stock layer on both the label area and also the insert portions of the face stock;

printing indicia and/or images onto the liner layer portion of said jewel case insert;

removing the CD label and the insert from the two-layer sheet;

mounting the CD label onto a compact disk; and

inserting the jewel case insert into the lid or backside of the CD jewel case;

whereby printing and/or images may be applied concurrently to both the CD label and to the CD insert, all in one pass through a printer.

22. The method as defined in claim 21, wherein said two layer sheet assembly is formed with at least one detachable positioning element, and wherein said CD label is mounted accurately onto said compact disc by the use of said positioning element, which is thereafter removed.

23. The method as defined in claim 21, wherein said printing step uses a desktop printer consisting of a laser or ink jet printer.