Heat transfer label variable data indicator and method of making same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9073383
APP PUB NO 20090304954A1
SERIAL NO

12414182

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The present invention pertains to a heat transfer label that can be modified by an end user in order to indicate variable data prior to transfer of the heat transfer label to a substrate. The label can include fixed data and a region where the variable data is provided or applied and through which the data is viewed when the label is affixed to an object or item. A method for marking the variable data or graphic into the heat transfer label includes punching holes through, or selectively removing ink from, an area of ink located on the heat transfer label tape or strips. The blocks of inked areas are punched or the ink is removed from portions of the block inked area to form a pattern or code correlating to the variable data or graphic and may be configured to be read by human or machine.

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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC3600 WEST LAKE AVENUE GLENVIEW IL 60026

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Harvey, Roger M Novi, US 2 0
Smith,, III Warren K Charleston, US 2 0

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