Automation friendly security labels for specimen container
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Aug 21, 2001
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Apr 9, 1999
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Abstract
A security label for a specimen container comprising a generally elongated strip of label material having a plurality of lines of perforations is disclosed. Also disclosed is a security label for a specimen container having a line of perforations. The line or lines of perforations of the disclosed invention extend across the width of the generally elongated strip of label material. A method of securing a specimen container is also disclosed. The method disclosed involves providing a security label comprising a generally elongated strip of label material defining a first surface and a second surface. A plurality of lines of perforations extend across the width of the generally elongated strip of label material. The security label is then adhered to a specimen container so that the center portion of the security label is aligned with the lid of a specimen container.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS INC | 1725 ROE CREST DRIVE NORTH MANKATO MN 56003 |
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- 1999 Application Filing Year
- B28B Class
- 147 Applications Filed
- 50 Patents Issued To-Date
- 34.02 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Bannister, Sherry L | Kettering, OH | 2 | 53 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 53 | |||
Dwyer, David | Atlanta, GA | 5 | 211 |
# of filed Patents : 5 Total Citations : 211 | |||
Laurash, David F | Bellbrook, OH | 24 | 1399 |
# of filed Patents : 24 Total Citations : 1399 | |||
Sagona, Peter J | Pottstown, PA | 34 | 826 |
# of filed Patents : 34 Total Citations : 826 |
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- 35 Citation Count
- B28B Class
- 92.92 % this patent is cited more than
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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