Wrap label with patterned adhesive

Abstract

A label for use on separable-lid containers, hinged-lid containers, film-lid containers, and other types of packaging. The label includes at least one primary surface and at least two ends, with a patterned adhesive applied to said ends, and is designed to wrap substantially around a container, adhering to the container only at the surfaces with patterned adhesive. The bottom side of the primary surface of the label is left free for printing, couponing, or other use.

1 . A wrap label for application to a container, comprising a patterned, die-cut piece of substantially planar flexible material, said label having a top and bottom surface, at least one primary surface for application of indicia, and at least two ends, with a patterned adhesive applied to the bottom surface of said ends for wrapping partially upon a container. 
     
     
         2 . The label of  claim 1 , wherein adhesive is applied to the ends of the label and to at least one other portion of the bottom surface of the label. 
     
     
         3 . The label of  claim 1 , wherein the ends of the wrap label contain series of perforations, within the region of the planar adhesive as applied to the bottom surface of the ends, said lines of perforation facilitating the removal of the label as the container is opened. 
     
     
         4 . The wrap label of  claim 3  wherein said label is formed of paper. 
     
     
         5 . The wrap label of  claim 3  wherein said label is fabricated of polymer. 
     
     
         6 . The wrap label of  claim 3  wherein said label applies over the top of a container, an adhesively connects at its ends to one of the sides or bottom of the container. 
     
     
         7 . The wrap label of  claim 3  wherein the top of the wrap label is capable of adhering indicia thereon. 
     
     
         8 . The wrap label of  claim 3  wherein the top of the label is capable of adhering at least one coupon thereon. 
     
     
         9 . The wrap label of  claim 3  wherein the ends of the wrap label are substantially wider than the legs, to provide a greater expanse of surface area to which adhesive made be applied for adhering the label to the sides or bottom of the container to which the label is applied. 
     
     
         10 . The wrap label of  claim 9  wherein the lines of perforation are provided at the juncture between the label legs and their ends.