IP Library Granted Patent US 12,014,655
Granted Patent B2
US 12,014,655 · App. 17/663,460 · Granted Jun 18, 2024

Spin reveal extended content label

Inventors: Patrick A. Young (Appleton, WI); Dimitri Stamatiou (Green Bay, WI)
Assignee: Multi-Color Corporation
G09F3/02B65C3/065G09F3/10G09F2003/025G09F2003/0272
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Patent No.
US 12,014,655
App. No.
17/663,460
Granted
Jun 18, 2024
Kind
B2
Abstract

A label, a method of assembling the label, and a method for using the label are presented. The label includes a base ply. A tab extends from the base ply in a longitudinal direction. The label also includes a top ply located atop and dimensioned to cover the base ply. The tab of the base ply is not covered by the top ply. The label further includes an outer layer located atop and dimensioned to cover the top ply. The tab of the base ply is secured to the outer layer. Moving the outer layer in a direction pulls a portion of the base ply from beneath the top ply such that the portion of the base ply can be visibly perceived.

Claims (34)

1. A label comprising:

a base ply, a tab extending from the base ply in a longitudinal direction;

a top ply located atop and dimensioned to cover the base ply, the tab of the base ply not covered by the top ply; and

an outer layer located atop and dimensioned to cover the top ply, the tab of the base ply secured to the outer layer,

wherein moving the outer layer in a direction pulls a portion of the base ply from beneath the top ply such that the portion of the base ply can be visibly perceived.

2. The label of claim 1 , wherein the base ply further includes a spine configured to be separated from the base ply.

3. The label of claim 2 , wherein moving the outer layer in the direction separates the spine from the base ply.

4. The label of claim 2 , wherein the spine is joined to the top ply by an adhesive applied to a back side of the top ply.

5. The label of claim 1 , wherein the top ply further includes a cut-out portion shaped complementary to the tab such that the tab extends into a space created by the cut-out portion.

6. The label of claim 1 , wherein a front face of the tab is secured to an inner side of the outer layer.

7. The label of claim 1 , wherein the tab is secured to the outer layer by a heat-activated adhesive disposed on the tab.

8. The label of claim 1 , wherein moving the outer layer in an opposite direction replaces the portion of the base ply beneath the top ply.

9. The label of claim 1 , wherein the outer layer is a shrink film.

10. A method of assembling a label, the method comprising:

providing a base ply including a tab extending from the base ply in a longitudinal direction and further including a spine configured to be separated from the base ply;

applying a top ply atop the base ply, the top ply dimensioned to cover the base ply, the tab of the base ply not covered by the top ply;

applying an outer layer atop the top ply, the outer layer dimensioned to cover the top ply; and

securing the tab to the outer layer.

11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the step of applying the top ply further comprises joining the top ply to the spine.

12. The method of claim 10 , wherein the step of securing the tab further comprises:

disposing a heat-activated adhesive on the tab; and

heating the heat-activated adhesive to fix the tab to the outer layer.

13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the outer layer is a shrink film, and the step of heating the heat-activated adhesive further comprises shrinking the shrink film.

14. The method of claim 10 , further comprising applying the label to an article.

15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the article is a two-piece container.

16. A method for using a label, the method comprising:

providing an article including the label, the label comprising:

a base ply including a tab extending from the base ply in a longitudinal direction and further including a spine configured to be separated from the base ply;

a top ply located atop and dimensioned to cover the base ply, the tab of the base ply not covered by the top ply; and

an outer layer located atop and dimensioned to cover the top ply, the tab secured to the outer layer; and

rotating the outer layer in a direction thereby pulling a portion of the base ply from beneath the top ply.

17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the step of rotating the outer layer in the direction further comprises separating the spine from the base ply.

18. The method of claim 16 , wherein the step of rotating the outer layer in the direction further comprises overlapping the top ply with the base ply.

19. The method of claim 16 , further comprising rotating the outer layer in an opposite direction thereby replacing the portion of the base ply beneath the top ply.

Assignments (10)
NOTICE AND CONFIRMATION OF GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded May 19, 2026
From: MCC-NORWOOD, LLC; MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION; W/S PACKAGING GROUP, LLC; MCC MANUFACTURING, INC.
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS NOTES COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 075623/0138 →
NOTICE AND CONFIRMATION OF GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded May 19, 2026
From: MCC-NORWOOD, LLC; MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION; W/S PACKAGING GROUP, LLC; MCC MANUFACTURING, INC.
To: ACQUIOM AGENCY SERVICES LLC, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 075600/0983 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 13, 2026
From: MCC-NORWOOD, LLC; MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION; W/S PACKAGING GROUP, LLC; MCC MANUFACTURING, INC.
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS NOTES COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 074647/0541 →
SECURITY INTEREST (EXIT ABL) Recorded May 12, 2026
From: MCC-NORWOOD, LLC; MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION; W/S PACKAGING GROUP, LLC; MCC MANUFACTURING, INC.
To: BARCLAYS BANK PLC, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 075561/0809 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 17, 2024
From: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: HAMMER PACKAGING CORP.; MCC-NORWOOD LLC; W/S PACKAGING GROUP, INC; MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 069180/0836 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT (SECURED NOTES NOTICE) Recorded Oct 8, 2024
From: MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION; LUX GLOBAL LABEL COMPANY, LLC
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS NOTE COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 069132/0880 →
CASH FLOW NOTICE AND CONFIRMATION AND GRANT OF SECURITY INTERESTS IN PATENTS Recorded Apr 14, 2023
From: MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION
To: BARCLAYS BANK PLC
Reel/Frame 063337/0747 →
ABL NOTICE AND CONFIRMATION OF GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded Apr 14, 2023
From: MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION
To: BARCLAYS BANK PLC
Reel/Frame 063337/0856 →
NOTES PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Apr 14, 2023
From: MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 063337/0840 →
SECURED NOTES NOTICE AND CONFIRMATION OF GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded Apr 14, 2023
From: MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 063337/0848 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 63224441 · Jul 22, 2021
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