Wisconsin Label Corporation

Christopher Eugene Doerr

Amiel Hepp

Robert Voss

Daniel Richard Ray

Jodi Leigh Swoboda

A hang tag is disclosed. The hang tag has first and second surfaces, which are preferably planar. A slot is defined between the first and second surfaces. Desirably, the slot extends at least about 0.25 inches in one direction and at least about 1 inch in another direction. Also disclosed is a method and an apparatus for automatically applying a hang tag to an elongated object (e.g., an electrical cord such as a cord set), with a machine that is suitable for applying a securement strap to an object. The method includes providing a hang tag having a slot therein. The hang tag is aligned with the machine so that when the securement strap is ejected from the machine, it passes through the slot, forms a loop around the elongated object, and is tensioned around the object. As such, the securement strap serves to attach the hang tag to the elongated object in a stationary manner.

Hang tag and method of applying hang tag to an elongated object

Pressure-sensitive adhesive labels are disclosed, as might be particularly useful for application with electrical cord sets. The label is utilized to provide long-term, cautionary information regarding the dangers associated with electrical cord sets. The surface area of the label exceeds the circumference of the cord set, thereby allowing the label to wrap about the circumference of the cord set and adhere to itself, while also securely attaching to the cord set. The label comprises a primary adhesive which features a high shear adhesion property. A paper liner is removed from the primary adhesive prior to application to the cord set. The primary adhesive is provided on a bottom surface of a facestock, which has a high tensile strength and is preferably formed substantially from a vinyl material. Preferably, the facestock is provided with plasticizers and is topcoated. Printing ink displays a cautionary message on the topcoated upper surface of the facestock. A transparent overlaminate film, preferably formed from polypropylene, overlies the printed facestock. The overlaminate film is attached to the uppermost surface of the label by a transparent overlaminate adhesive. The labels of the present invention are able to withstand various harsh environmental conditions, and are therefore able to resist 'wear and tear' which is encountered, often even upon outdoor use.

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Indianapolis, IN, United States of America

Christopher Eugene Doerr