MXPA00012788A - Adhesive transfer device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an adhesive transfer device for selectively making a repositionably adherable substrate from a selected substrate. The device comprises a base substrate, a layer of pressure-sensitive repositionable adhesive disposed on the base substrate, a layer of pressure-sensitive permanent adhesive disposed adjacent to the repositionable adhesive layer opposite the base substrate, and structure providing a release surface. The release surface is removably engaged with the permanent adhesive layer opposite the repositionable adhesive layer and the base substrate so as to cover the permanent adhesive layer. A number of various devices embodying the principles of the present invention are disclosed in the present application, including a tablet having a plurality of adhesive transfer sheets, an adhesive transfer cartridge for use with an adhesive transfer apparatus, and a dispenser for dispensing a length of the base substrate.

Description

ADHESIVE TRANSFER DEVICE FIELD OF INVENTION The present invention relates to an adhesive transfer device for making adhesive repositionable substrates.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The use of adhesive substrates for labels, stickers and others can be found in almost any aspect of life - school projects, professional presentations, file labels, CDs and tapes, computer disks, freezer food containers, etc. Traditionally, such adhesive substrates have used permanent pressure sensitive adhesives which makes labels difficult to remove without the aid of a solvent. This situation can often be problematic because the label can tear, leaving remnants of the label on the surface to which it was attached and making the label unusable.

For example, consider a person joining a Ref. 125910 professional presentation. Many such presentations involve the placement of objects such as graphics and photographs on a large poster board. A device that can be used to perform this task is shown in U.S. Patent No. 4,331,727. The device of the '727 patent is a roll of removable cover substrate, coated on one side with a permanent pressure sensitive adhesive. The user unrolls the substrate, takes an object, such as a photograph or graphic, and presses it against the unrolled substrate to transfer the adhesive to the object. Now the object can be pasted with the adhesive on the poster board.

The problem with this type of device is that the attached object can not be easily removed from the poster board and repositioned without damaging the board and the attached object. As a result, hours of hard work could be wasted simply by permanently adhering to the wrong graph on the wrong board or in the wrong place on the correct board. It will be appreciated that similar problems arise in the fields of arts and crafts, school projects, and other areas.

Another example of this type of problem is found in window ads. Many stores and restaurants use advertising sales announcements, new items, holiday themes, etc., which are stuck by adhesion on the inner surface of a window with a permanent pressure sensitive adhesive. When the owner wishes to remove the advertisement, he or she typically must use a solvent and a scraper to remove the advertisement. Misuse of the scraper can damage the window and almost always destroy the advertisement itself.

Removable or repositionable adhesives can obviate the problems associated with the nature of permanent adhesives. Conventionally, in order to create a substrate which adheres to a contact surface in a removable or relocatable manner, the substrate is coated with a primer and subsequently the primed area is coated with a commercially available liquid reposition adhesive or a relatively solid glue pencil type of such adhesive. This process can become somewhat dirty due to the spill potential of both the liquid adhesive and the primer. Also sometimes the adhesives are available in an aerosol form which can be difficult to apply evenly on a substrate surface. Also certain stains can be overlooked or left over during the manual application of the primer and the adhesive. In addition, it is undesirable to buy a bottle of primer and a bottle of repositionable liquid adhesive or a pencil-type glue if these materials are only used for a limited number of applications.

U.S. Patent No. 5,558,913 discloses an unprimed adhesive construction comprising a base, a permanent adhesive layer, a removable glue layer and a separable filler. The permanent adhesive layer joins the removable layer and the base, thus allowing the base to adhere removably to a contact surface. The ratio of removable adhesive to permanent adhesive is greater than 1: 1 and the density of both adhesive layers combined is in the range of 18-25 grams per square meter. However, the issue of the x913 patent does not solve the problems discussed above.

The '913 patent describes the permanent layer as bound to the base and relates mainly to pre-made labels and sticky notes of predetermined size, such as postal labels and file binders. However, the subject matter described in the "913 patent can not be used to make pre-existing non-stick substrates, such as photographs, graphics, and window advertisements, into adhesive repositionable substrates.

'* »N'" "I II 'ru n-Mt-E- -iiiii? -r IM., ^^^ ajMÉii ^? ___________ h _______ a_MiÉa_Éfc_ Consequently, there is a need for a transfer adhesive device which can be used to create substrates Replacing adhesives of different types and sizes for a variety of applications.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to meet the need described above. In order to achieve this objective, the present invention provides a transfer adhesive device for selectively making a removable adhesive substrate from a select substrate. The device comprises a base substrate and a layer of pressure sensitive reposition adhesive disposed on a portion of the base substrate. A permanent pressure sensitive adhesive layer is disposed adjacent to the repositionable adhesive layer opposite the base substrate portion.

A removable surface removably attaches to the permanent adhesive layer opposite the reposition adhesive layer and the base substrate portion. The nature of the separable surface is such that the base substrate and the structure providing the separable surface can be removed from one another in such a way that the separable surface of the permanent adhesive layer is separated and leaves the adhesive layers on the base substrate with the permanent adhesive layer exposed, thus allowing the permanent adhesive layer to bond by adhesion to the selected substrate by bonding the selected extract with a permanent adhesive layer. The adhesive layers are provided in such a way that the base substrate and the selected substrate can be removed from one another to separate the base substrate from the reposition adhesive layer and leave both adhesive layers on the selected substrate with the adhesive layer. of exposed repositioning, thus allowing the selected substrate to be (a) adhered so that it can be repositioned on a contact surface by bonding the adhesive reposition layer with the contact surface and applying pressure to the selected substrate and (b) subsequently removing it from the substrate. the contact surface and joined by adhesion shape that can be relocated to another contact surface.

It is preferred that the nature and thickness of the permanent adhesive layer be sufficient to bond to the surfaces texturized such as fabric, carpeting, and the like. When relatively small amounts of adhesive are used the permanent layer is able to adhere to smooth surfaces such as glass and paper, but has the difficulty of bonding to textured surfaces such as cloth. The adhesive layers described in the patent? 913 are sufficient only for ^ a | gjjsijii¡§S -? - ß -.- ß¡¿í ^ -ß-ß join a clean smooth base, such as the prefabricated base provided during the assembly of a label. In contrast, the preferred thickness and the nature of the permanent layer according to the present invention allows the adhesive layers to bond to a wide variety of materials, including clean smooth surfaces and non-smooth textured surfaces.

Preferably, the weight ratio of the repositionable adhesive to permanent adhesive is greater than 1: 1. This relationship is preferred to ensure that the permanent adhesive does not mix or exceed the repositioning adhesive to thereby cause the latter to lose its characteristics. However, this relationship is not critical for the present invention.

The preferred type of adhesive for the reposition adhesive is a micro sphere adhesive. The micro sphere adhesives exhibit superior bonding characteristics for a wide range of surfaces. In addition, Micro sphere adhesives provide excellent control over strength and bonding characteristics. The preferred type of adhesive for the permanent adhesive is an adhesive based on an acrylic emulsion. 25 «A? ~? ^ 3_ »^ s &« a The broad principles of the present invention can be practiced in a variety of ways. The present application describes a variety of exemplary devices which utilize the principles of the present invention, including 5 adhesive transfer sheets, an adhesive transfer cartridge for use in conjunction with an adhesive transfer apparatus, and a substrate jet. to supply a substrate coated with adhesive materials. However, the principles of the present invention are not limited to these example devices.

Other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention can be appreciated from the following detailed description, the accompanying drawings, and the appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of an individual adhesive transfer sheet designed in accordance with the principles of the present invention; ------ i-l > -i ---- i -i-ii-ri-á-iu Figure 2 is a perspective view of an adhesive transfer block comprising numerous adhesive transfer sheets as shown in the Figure 1; Figure 3 is a perspective view of an individual adhesive transfer sheet of Figure 1 with an adhesive mask in the form of a peeled transparent sheet and its removable padding removed; Figure 4 is a perspective view of the adhesive transfer sheet of Figure 1 with a main positioned thereon for an adhesive transfer operation and the transparent plastic sheet moved back for a coverage ratio; Figure 5 is a perspective view of the individual adhesive transfer sheet of Figure 1, with the transparent plastic sheet peeling off of a covering relationship and the main removed after the adhesive transfer operation has been carried out; Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of a second embodiment of an adhesive transfer sheet designed in accordance with the principles of the present invention: lM-fa-il-A ____? t? J? ^ ¿m? Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of a third embodiment of an adhesive transfer sheet designed in accordance with the principles of the present invention; Figure 8 is a side view of an adhesive transfer cartridge showing the principles of the present invention; Figure 9 is a front view of the adhesive transfer cartridge of Figure 8; Figure 10 is an enlarged and exaggerated view of the area indicated in A and delineated in interrupted lines in Figure 8; Figure 11 is a view with the parts separated from the components located at one end of a supply roll in the transfer cartridge of Figure 8; Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view illustrating how the supply roll is mounted in the body structure of the adhesive transfer cartridge of Figure 8; ^^^. FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an adhesive transfer machine with which the adhesive transfer cartridge of FIG. 8 can be used; Figure 14 is a cross-sectional view of the machine shown in Figure 13; Figure 15 is a perspective view of the ends of the detachable filler and the adhesive mask with a cartridge initiator adhered there; Figure 16 is a profile view of an adhesive transfer devices in the form of a substrate jet.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Figures 1 - 5 illustrate an adhesive transfer device in the form of a file transfer block, generally indicated 10, comprising the principles of the present invention. Figure 2 shows a perspective view of block 10. The block 10 includes numerous individual sheets of The transfer of adhesive, generally indicated by 12, together in a conventional manner. Such a union can include a joint spiral, a bond with adhesive, or any other arrangement by which numerous individual sheets can be joined together in a joint manner.

Figure 1 illustrates a cross section of an individual adhesive transfer sheet 12. The scale of the cross-sectional view is exaggerated in order to illustrate more clearly the principles of the present invention. The sheet 12 comprises a base substrate 14, which may be paper, a plastic sheet, or any suitable material. The base substrate 14 is covered with a layer of a pressure-sensitive reposition adhesive 16. The layer 15 of reposition adhesive 16 is an adhesive that does not become a permanent adhesive bond over time and can be referred to as reversible because it can Remove from surfaces. A reposition adhesive of this type is formed from adhesive microspheres sensitive to the pressure. However, any reposition adhesive can be used to form the reposition adhesive layer 16.

A layer of pressure-sensitive permanent adhesive 18 is bonded to the repositionable adhesive strain 16 in such a way that «Uta ___» t__Mfc ..__ »____:« »•« i »f .. ... ..., _ »". Y " . 1 ..A "» ¿, .-, the entire layer 16 is covered. The permanent adhesive layer 18 is formed from an appropriate adhesive which possesses strong and durable bonding qualities suitable for long periods of use. It should also be understood that a suitable adhesive of this type may include an acrylic emulsion adhesive, a rubber based adhesive, or other suitable material exhibiting such durable bonding qualities. Also, it should be understood that the bond between the permanent and repositionable adhesive layers 16, 18 do not have to be direct as shown and an intermediate layer may optionally be provided instead.

A removable filler 20 removably covers the permanent adhesive layer 18. The removable filler 20 may be a regular detachable filler or a differential detachable filler. A regular separable filler has its two sides treated with a low friction material, such as silicone or the like, such that it possesses a low affinity to allow the adhesive to bond thereto; A separable differential liner has only one of its sides treated in that way. Typically, any type of separable filler can be constructed from paper or synthetic material. Regardless of whether the separable filler 20 is of the differential or at least regular type, the separable surface 22 of the separable liner 20 that is bonded to the permanent adhesive layer 18 is provided with poor affinity for bonding with adhesives. The nature of the separable surface is such that the base substrate 14 can be removed from the separable surface 22 without removing the adhesive layers 16, 18 from the base substrate 14 such that the adhesive layers 16, 18 remain on the base substrate 14. with the permanent layer 18 exposed. In other words, the separable surface 22 allows the separable filler 20 to be arranged in a covering relationship on the layer of permanent adhesive 18 to protect the adhesive layers 16, 18 from being exposed, being easily removable from the adhesive transfer sheet 12 without removing the adhesive layers 16, 18 from the base substrate 14. A spline 21 extending may be provided. transversally to to facilitate the removal of the separable lining 20.

Finally, an adhesive mask in the form of a transparent plastic sheet 24 is disposed on the removable liner 20. The transparent plastic sheet 24 has relatively better bonding characteristics compared to the separable filler 20. In particular, the desirable adhesive bonding qualities of the transparent plastic sheet 24 are such that, when removing the removable liner 20 out of the covering relationship with respect to the permanent adhesive layer 18 and separated from the sheet of When the adhesive transfer is carried out, the plastic sheet 24 can be moved in direct contact with the permanent adhesive layer 18 in such a way as to cover the entire layer 18. The adhesive layer permanent 18 will be attached to sheet 24. 5 Manual pressure can be applied to sheet 24 in order to enhance such a joint. The sheet of plastic 24 can then be peeled off such that both adhesive layers 16, 18 of the base substrate 14 are separated.

It is within the scope of the present invention to use any other material (e.g., paper, cloth, etc.) to which the permanent adhesive material layer 18 can adhere in place of the plastic sheet 24. The foil is preferred. transparent plastic 24 simply because the user can see the selected or main substrate 26 through the sheet during the adhesive transfer operation.

It should be understood that the adhesive layers 16, 18 can be formed by any appropriate process. In one of In such processes, the permanent pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 18 is coated on the separable surface 22 of the removable liner 20 and the repositionable adhesive layer 16 is coated on the base substrate 14. The base substrate 14 and the removable liner 20 they are placed together to put on the layer adhesive permanent 18 in contact with the adhesive layer The relocation method 16. In another such process, the reposition adhesive layer 16 is coated on the base substrate 14 and then the permanent adhesive layer 18 is coated on the reposition adhesive layer 16. The removable liner 20 is subsequently arranged in the layer of the permanent adhesive material 18 in such a way that the entire layer 16 is covered. This second method can be carried out by means of a conventional curtain cover as described in the US Patent No. 5,558,913, which in its entirety it is incorporated in the present application as a reference.

An adhesive transfer sheet 12 designed in accordance with the principles of the present invention can be used to perform an adhesive transfer operation on the select substrate 26. In the figures, the illustrated substrate 26 is simply a blank paper card. However, it is contemplated that a wide variety of selected substrates may be used with the adhesive transfer sheets of the present invention. For example, it may be desired to perform an adhesive transfer operation on business cards, office supplies, creative decorations, school projects, arts and crafts projects, etc.

To perform an adhesive transfer operation using the adhesive transfer sheet 12 of the present invention, the adhesive transfer sheet 24 is first peeled off from the separable filler 20, as shown in Figure 3, and subsequently the detachable filler. 20 is removed from the coverage relationship with respect to the permanent adhesive layer 18 such that the layer 18 is exposed. The adhesive layers 16, 18 remain on the substrate 14 when the separable filler 20 is removed from the ratio of coverage as a result of both the bond between the layers 16, 18 and the junction between the reposition adhesive 16 and the base substrate 14 being stronger than any bond that could be present between the permanent adhesive layer 18 and the separable surface 22. The surface of the selected substrate 26 is then bonded to the permanent adhesive layer 18 and the transparent plastic sheet 24 moves in a cobert relationship. ura on the select substrate 26 and the permanent adhesive layer 18 0 (Figure 4). Pressure is then applied to the portion of the sheet 24 covering the selected substrate to ensure that the permanent adhesive 18 adequately bonds to the substrate 26.

The next step is to remove the transparent plastic sheet 24 from the selected substrate 26 and the ! J- - - to * J A * * * - ^ - - - - < ^ - * - * * * ** & amp; < &* permanent adhesive 18 (Figure 5). Upon removal of the transparent plastic sheet 24, portions of the permanent adhesive layer 18 not covered by the main of the select substrate 26 adhere to the plastic sheet 24 and 5 are removed or "peeled" from the base substrate 14 together with the portions of the reposition adhesive layer 16 not covered by the substrate 26. Subsequently, the transparent plastic sheet 24 is discarded together with the detached portion of the., permanent adhesive and adhesive layers. relocation 16, 18 there adhered. Finally, the select substrate 26 is removed after the base substrate 14. The bond between the adhesive layers 16, 18 is such that the base substrate 14 can move relatively away from the select substrate 26 such that it leaves both adhesive layers 16, 18 on the selected substrate 26 with the repositionable adhesive layer 16 exposed. The selected substrate 26 can then be adhered for repositioning to the desired contact surfaces by bonding the exposed repositioning adhesive 16 to the contact surface and subsequently remove and collect it in such a way that it adheres to its repositioning to other contact surfaces numerous times.

The use of an adhesive mask (i.e., plastic sheet 24) is particularly advantageous because it "peels off" all the adhesive material of the base substrate 14. The mask can be detached and discarded without the user having contact with the hands with the adhesive material. This "detachment" feature improves the adhesive transfer process and makes operation easy, clean, and simplified. Figure 6 shows a second embodiment of an adhesive transfer sheet 30 having the principles of the present invention. The sheet 30 of the second embodiment is similar to the sheet 12 of the first embodiment in all aspects except that no mask is provided. The sheet has a base substrate 34, a layer of a pressure-sensitive repositioning adhesive 32 disposed on the base substrate 34, a layer of pressure sensitive permanent adhesive 36 attached to and covering the reposition adhesive 32 layer, and the separable filler 38 (with a flute 39) covering the permanent adhesive layer 36 opposite the repositionable adhesive layer 32. To selectively make a removable adhesive substrate from a select substrate, the separable filler 38 is removed from the base substrate 34 in such a way as to leave the adhesive layers 32, 36 on the base substrate 34 with the permanent adhesive layer 36 exposed. The exposed permanent adhesive layer 36 is then adhesively bonded to the selected substrate. Subsequently, the base substrate 34 is removed from the selected substrate (or the selected substrate is removed from the base substrate 34) so as to leave the permanent adhesive layer 36 adhesively bonded to the select substrate with the repositionable adhesive layer 32 attached to the substrate. the permanent adhesive layer and leave it exposed. Finally, the selected substrate adheres for its repositioning to a contact surface by attaching the exposed repositioning adhesive layer 32 thereto.

Figure 7 shows still another embodiment of an adhesive transfer sheet 50. Sheet 50 of Figure 7 has a base substrate 52, a layer of pressure-sensitive repositioning adhesive 54, coated on the base substrate 52, and a layer of pressure sensitive permanent adhesive 56 coated on and attached to the reposition adhesive layer 52. A simple separable filler / substrate The adhesive mask 58 is joined to and placed in a covering relationship on the permanent adhesive layer 56. The substrate 58 has opposing surfaces, a separable surface 60 and a peelable surface 62. Normally, before the sheet 50 is used , the separable surface 60 is bonded with the permanent adhesive layer 56. The removable surface 60 is treated with a low friction material, such as silicone or the like, to provide a low affinity for the bonding of the adhesive in a manner similar to the separable surface 22 discussed with regard to the modality of Figures 1 - 5. In contrast, the peel-off surface 62 g ^ ¡^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^ j ^^^^^^ j ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^ has a high affinity for the adhesive bond compared to the separable surface 60. Preferably, the substrate 58 is made from paper or a synthetic material to which the permanent adhesive layer 56 and the adhesive will adhere. Removable surface 62 is left uncoated such that permanent adhesive layer 56 joins it.

To perform the adhesive transfer operation with the sheet 50, the detachable filler / adhesive mask substrate 58 is pulled in such a manner as to move the separable surface 60 out of the junction with the permanent adhesive layer 56. Because the bonding between the adhesive layers 54, 56 and the junction between the repositioning layer 54 and the base substrate 52 are very strong that any bond that would have existed between the permanent adhesive layer 56 and the separable surface 60, both layers 54, 56 will remain in the base substrate 52. Subsequently, the select substrate may be bonded with the permanent adhesive layer 56. The substrate 58 may slide and be placed on the selected substrate in such a way that its peelable surface 62 joins and covers the selected substrate and portions thereof. of the permanent adhesive layer 56 exposed around the periphery of the selected substrate. Pressure can then be applied to the substrate 58 to ensure that the permanent adhesive layer 56 is adhesively bonded to the select substrate and release surface 62.

Next, the detachable filler / adhesive mask substrate 58 can be pulled out of the base substrate 52 in such a manner that it releases all portions of the adhesive layers 54, 56 not covered by the select substrate out of the base substrate 52. Removable filler / adhesive mask substrate 58 can be discarded with the detached adhesive. The selected substrate can then be removed from the base substrate 52, with the permanent adhesive layer 56 remaining attached to the select substrate and the reposition adhesive layer 54 remaining attached to the permanent adhesive layer 56 such that the layer of Repositioning adhesive 54 is exposed and ready to adhere to a surface for repositioning. The advantage of this embodiment of the invention is that the function of a separable filler and an adhesive mask are combined into a single substrate, thus reducing the total costs of the sheet 50.

These individual adhesive transfer sheets 12 designed in accordance with the principles of the present invention offer a quick, easy, and inexpensive means for perform an adhesive transfer operation to M * ¿ * H? J? * »~?. ~" * - * • "-" "--- '^^^ create an adhesive reposition substrate. These individual sheets can be produced relatively cheaply and sold either individually or in varying amounts (ie blocks of 10, 25, 50, etc.) to meet the needs of several users. Buy an adhesive transfer machine for those who only want to perform a limited number of adhesive transfer operations.These blocks also offer a cleaner and easier option to use liquid adhesive materials, adhesive tapes, pencil-type glues, etc. with the object of creating home relocation substrates.

Figure 8 shows an adhesive transfer cartridge, generally indicated 110, constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention. The cartridge 110 may be used in conjunction with any of the adhesive and laminating transfer machines described in U.S. Patent Nos. 5,584,962 and 5,580,417, and Paque's US Patent Application Serial No. 09 / 189,273, each of which is incorporated in its entirety as reference in the present application.

The cartridge 110 comprises a cartridge body structure 112, an upper roll supply 114, and a The upper and lower rolls 116, 116 are rotatably mounted to the body structure of the cartridge 112 and extend transversely between the upper and lower rolls 116, 116. opposite side walls 118, 120. As will be noted from Figure 8, the axes of the supply rolls 114, 116 are located slightly outside the interior of the body structure of the cartridge 12. However, the supply rolls 114, 116 they can be located completely in the front of the body structure 112. An upper wall 122 and a lower wall 124 extends transversely between the opposite walls 118, 120. A rear wall 126 extends between the upper and lower walls 122, 124 and transversely between the side walls 118, 120. The rear wall 126 has formed therein a substrate feed opening 128, which will be discussed in more detail below.

Two pairs of structures for mounting supply rolls rotatably mount the supply rolls 114, 116 in the body structure of the cartridge 112. Each of the mounting structures 130 includes a generally circular pattern structure 132 and a structure for fixing the body of the cartridge 134. The generally circular protective structures 132 serve to cover the axially confronting sides of the rolls of - > - * ...-. ,:. *. * tt ~ - .. »» ....., supply 114, 116 in such a way as to protect them from being damaged and to prevent the remains from coming into contact with the adhesive material which is placed on the supply rolls 114, 116. As best seen in Figure 11, a generally cylindrical roll positioning structure 136 is provided with a radially extending outer plate part 138. The roll placement structure 136 10 is configured to received inside a supply rolls 114, 116 and is preferably fixed by means of an adhesive. The roll placement structure 136 also includes a sleeve part 140 and four radially extending portions 142 the four provide support for the roll placement structure 136. The sleeve part 140 extends along the axis central of the roll placement structure 136 and is configured to rotatably receive a generally cylindrical shaft part 144. A threaded bore for the reception of a fastener 146 is formed in the shaft part 144. A fastener 148 in the form of a The screw is configured to be received in the receiving aperture of the fastener 146 in order to rotatably mount the roll placement structure 136 (and therefore the supply rolls 114, 116) on the shaft part 144. The j¡ ^^ ¡ij g ^ - «-. The screw 148 is tightened to strongly join the axial surfaces of the protective structure 132 and the plate part 138 in such a way that friction is created during unwinding. of the feeding rolls. This friction brakes or pre-tensiones the rolls and avoids the excess of the future sub-types during the operation. In the brake assembly of the North American Provisional Application of Borgesosn, Serial No. 60 / 101,366 which is incorporated in its entirety in the present application, it may alternatively be used to brake or tension the feeding of the rolls.

The fixing structures of the cartridge body 134 comprise a flat base member 150 and a pair of generally parallel connecting portions 152 extending towards outside. The body structure of the cartridge 112 has four pairs of generally parallel extending inward bonding portions 154 located at the points where the supply rolls 114, 116 will be mounted. The width between the interior surfaces of the portions generally parallel inwardly extending 154 is substantially the same as the width between the outer surfaces of the generally parallel outwardly extending portions 152. These widths allow the generally parallel portions extending toward outside 152 slide into the parallel portions that ^ g ^^^ 1 ^^ & extend inwardly 154 (as shown in Figure 11) and be fixed by appropriate means such as a mechanical adhesive or fasteners to thereby secure the positioning structures of the supply rolls 130 in the body structure of the cartridge 112 The fastening portion 152 has a stepped shoulder portion 156 that joins the associated side wall portion 118, 120, to thereby determine the depth at which the outwardly extending fastening portions 152 can slide into the interior. the fixing portions extending inwards 154.

Figure 12 illustrates a perspective view of an adhesive transfer and lamination apparatus, generally indicated 160, with which the removable cartridge 110 of the present invention can be used. It should be understood that the removable cartridge 110 can be used with any type of adhesive transfer device and its use is not limited to the examples mentioned or discussed in the present application. The apparatus 160 comprises a structure 162, a feed tray 164, and an output tray 166. As best seen in the cross-sectional view of Figure 13, the apparatus 160 also comprises a pair of pressure rollers 168, 170 and a cartridge receiving aperture 172. An elongated guide groove of the cartridge _ ^ and k ^^^^^^^^^^^ ut cartridge 174 extends inwardly along each side wall 176 of the structure 162 from the cartridge receiving aperture 172.

As can be seen from Figure 8, the cartridge body structure 112 has an outwardly extending elongated guide member 178 disposed on each side wall 118, 120. The guide members 178 are configured to be slidably received in the slots. cartridge guide 174 when the removable cartridge 110 is manually inserted and inserted into the cartridge receiving aperture 172. It should be understood that other structures may be used to guide the cartridge 110 in the aperture 172. In fact, it is contemplated that it is not entirely no guide member 178 is needed and it is simply preferable.

Figure 10 shows an enlarged view of the box indicated as A in Figure 8 and delineated with interrupted lines. The scale of the elements shown in Figure 10 is exaggerated in order to more clearly illustrate the present invention. The upper supply roll 114 has a supply of adhesive mask material wound around a cylindrical center (not shown). The preferred adhesive masking material is a transparent plastic sheet 180. However, any type of material can be used for which adhesive materials, such as paper, cloth or various synthetic materials, will be attached instead of the transparent plastic sheet 180. The lower supply roll 116 has a base substrate 5 in the form of a differential separable filler 182 wound around a cylindrical center (not shown). The detachable filler 182 is coated with a layer of repositionable adhesive material 184. The layer of repositionable adhesive material 184 can be of any suitable type which is not permanently fixed when adhered to the contact surface. However, it is preferred to use a microsphere relocation adhesive for layer 184.

A layer of permanent adhesive 186 covers the cap of the relocation adhesive 184. Permanent adhesive 184 is of the type possessing relatively strong and durable bonding properties suitable for long periods of use. It should be understood that such suitable materials may include an acrylic emulsion adhesive, a rubber based adhesive, or any other appropriate material that exhibits such qualities. Preferably, the permanent adhesive 186 is of the acrylic emulsion type and it will be noted that the operation discussed below is performed without the use of heat transfer. 25 i.i-M? -M-i-áßÉ-i-L-i.-k- ------- ß ---- l ----- h-M-M-l-á-ftt-lill The separable filler 182 is preferably of the differential type. A differential separable filler 182 has both opposite surfaces treated in such a way as to prevent adhesive materials from adhering thereto. The separable material 5 182 is referred to as a differential because one of its sides is treated more than the other in such a way that the more treated side possesses relatively less affinity for the adhesives than the less treated side. One way to treat the filler 182 is to coat the surfaces with silicone, although within the Other forms of treatment of separable filler 182 can be used in the scope of the present invention. In the present subject, the most treated side 188 is the side that is not coated with the adhesive materials 184, 186. Therefore, when the filling separable 182, coated with both layers of adhesive material 184, 186 on one side, is wound on the cylindrical center of the supply roll 116, the permanent adhesive material 186 will not be fixed and will join the most treated side 188 of the adjacent portion radially inward of the padding to separate it 182. Then the separable filler 182 can easily be unrolled from the center when it is desired to perform an adhesive transfer operation.

Stated differently, when the separable filler 182 is wrapped around the cylindrical center of the minister's roll 114, 116 layer of material permanent adhesive will be facing radially inward and the treated surface of the separable filler 182 will be facing radially outward. The portions of the permanent adhesive layer 186 that are in contact with the treated surface 188 of the separable filler 182 while being rolled will not be bonded to the separable filler 182 due to the fact that the treated surface 188 possesses a relatively poor affinity for adhesive materials. . The basic requirement for the most treated surface 188 is that the junction between the most treated surface 188 and an adjacent layer of permanent adhesive 186 should be relatively less than the junction between the repositionable adhesive layer 184 and the coated side of the release filler 182 such that the roll can be unwound on the appropriate side with the adhesive materials 184, 186.

The side of the separable filler 182 on which the adhesive materials 184, 186 are coated is treated preferably treated in a similar manner to the surface 188, but to a lesser degree due to the differential nature of the filler 182. Because the nature of the reposition adhesive layer 184 allows it to be removed and repositioned on another surface, the layer 184 will tend to stick to the adhesive layer. permanent 186 instead that at detachable filler 182 when the permanent adhesive layer ^^ to j ^ j ^^ jlt ^^^ 186 is removed from the separable filler 182. Therefore, it is not necessary to treat the coated side of the separable filler 182; however, it is preferred to do so in order to ensure that the layers of adhesive materials 184, 186 5 can be removed from the separable filler 182 without generating any undesirable deformation in the adhesive layers 184, 186. The basic requirement with respect to affinity adhesive for the coated side is that the bond between the reposition adhesive adhesive layer 184 and the permanent adhesive layer 186 is stronger than the bond between the reposition adhesive layer 184 and the filler 182.

As can be seen in Figure 10, the materials of the supply rolls 114, 116 are arranged adjacent and in contact one another before insertion between the pressure rolls 168, 170 of the apparatus 160. The removable cartridge 110 is inserted into the cartridge receiving opening of the apparatus 160 such that the feed opening 128 faces outwardly. with respect to Structure 162. In order to initially facilitate insertion of separable filler 182 and adhesive mask 180 into pressure rolls 168, 170, a cartridge initiator, such as that described in the US Patent Application, may be used. of Ensign, Jr., No. of Series 09 / 182,197, which is incorporated in its entirety as reference in 1 present request. Also, Figure 15 illustrates a cartridge initiator 190 which may also be used initially. The cartridge initiator 190 is simply a piece of plastic, paper, or cardboard which adheres to both the adhesive mask 180 and the permanent adhesive layer 186 in the detachable filler 182 before the initial use of the removable cartridge 110. use of the cartridge initiator 190 obviates the need to remove the detachable filler 182 from the lower supply rolls 116 with the object of inserting it between the pressure rollers 168, 170 and reducing the exposure of the hands and fingers of the user with the sticky adhesives 184, 186. Also, the use of any cartridge initiator will help to ensure that the separable filler 182 and the adhesive mask 180 are appropriately aligned before insertion into the pressure rolls 168, 170.

When the removable cartridge 110 is removably inserted in a cartridge receiving aperture 172 of the apparatus, then an adhesive transfer operation can be performed on the selected substrate (not shown). The substrate may be of any type of substrate that the user wishes to adhere to for repositioning on a contact surface. For example, it may be desired to perform a transfer operation of adhesive on a business card, photograph, pieces in a school project, pieces of an art and craft project, etc.

The adhesive transfer process using the removable cartridge 110 of the present invention is basically the same as the process described in the 417 patent, the? 962 patent, or the? 629 application incorporated above. The selected substrate is inserted into the feed opening 128 of the cartridge 110 such that it passes between the upper and lower rolls 114, 116. The permanent adhesive layer 186 on the release pad 182 is brought into contact with the surface of the substrate which will carry the stickers. The adhesive mask 180 contacts the opposite surface of the selected substrate. Together, the separable filler 182, the adhesive mask, and the select substrate are fed between the pressure rollers 168, 170 of the apparatus. The pressure rollers 168, 170 apply pressure to these materials in such a way that the portions of the permanent adhesive layer 186 adhere adequately to the surface of the substrate. The select substrate, together with the detachable filler 182 and the adhesive mask 180 on its opposite sides, are then discharged off the discharge side of the pressure rollers 168, 170. A cut-off device 192 can then be used on the discharge side. of the pressure rollers 168, 170 for cutting the substrate, the filler 182 and the mask 180.

After the selected substrate, the filler 182, and the mask 180 have been cut, the adhesive mask can then be removed to expose the substrate and the portions of the separable filler 182 not covered by the substrate. Due to the affinity of the mask 180 for an adhesive bond, the portions of permanent adhesive material 186 not covered by the select substrate will be bonded to the mask 180 and detached from the separable filler 182. The portions of the relocation layer 184 not covered by the substrate will also remain attached to the permanent adhesive 186 and will be detached from the separable filler 182 together with the adhesive mask 180. The mask 180 can then be discarded together with the detached adhesive materials 184, 186 therein adhered. All that remains in this stage of the operation is the select substrate and the separable filler 182 together with the portions of adhesive material 184, 186 covered by the selected substrate there disposed. Thereafter the user removes the selected substrate from the separable filler 182. The portion of the permanent adhesive layer 186 covered by the substrate, together with the portion of the repositionable adhesive layer 184 covered with the substrate, it will remain attached to the surface of the selected substrate.

The finished product has a layer of permanent adhesive material 5 directly bonded to its front part and a layer of adhesive material bonded to the layer of permanent adhesive material. This arrangement of adhesive materials allows the substrate to adhere for repositioning to any contact surface and at a later time be removed from the contact surface and placed by repositioning on a different contact surface. Because the repositionable adhesive material is attached to the substrate by a layer of a permanent adhesive material, the reposition adhesive material will remain attached to the selected substrate during repositioning instead of being left on a contact surface.

As can be seen from the above description, the use of the adhesive transfer cartridge of the present invention together with an adhesive transfer apparatus is an easier and simpler operation than the application of liquid adhesives 1; on the front of a principal using either a brush or a spray bottle. Also, performing a file transfer oper- ation using the cartridge 110 of the present invention avoids the potential --J ».- * - * ^ ... > - "».,. ._ .. *. «-... -,» -, «, *,» ..- * of spills that frequently occur when using adhesive liquids. In fact, the use of the adhesive mask 180 allows the operator to crease and discard it after it has been removed from the detachable liner 182, thereby virtually eliminating manual contact with the adhesive materials 184, 186. Therefore, the use of the cartridge of the present invention offers a cleaner and simpler method for producing repositioning substrates compared to the hitherto known forms. Figure 16 illustrates yet another embodiment of the present invention. The adhesive transfer device 200 of Figure 16 has a construction similar to a conventional packaging ribbon dispenser. The device 200 comprises a structure 202 with a manually clamped portion 204. The structure 202 has a pair of spaced side walls 204. A generally cylindrical center 206 is rotatably mounted between the side walls 204. The center 204 is adapted in a manner of type sleeve on radially extending mounting structures 210 and the mounting structure is rotatably secured to the structure 202 by a pair of threaded dies 212.

A base substrate 208 similar to those used in the above-described embodiments which is of the differential type has a separable surface 214 on one of its sides. As in the embodiments described above, the base substrate is coated with a layer of reposition adhesive and a layer of a permanent adhesive. The details of the adhesive layers and their arrangements have been previously described and in order to abbreviate it will not be repeated. The substrate 208 wound around the center 206 such that the separable surface 214 generally confronts radially outwardly with respect to the center 206 and the permanent adhesive layer confronts radially inwardly relative to said center 206 such that the adhesive layer permanent is removably attached to the separable surface 214.

The nature of the separable surface 214 is such that the free end portion 216 of the base substrate 208 can be unwound from the base substrate and moved away from the separable surface 214 of a radially inwardly adjacent portion 218 of the base substrate 208 leaving the adhesive layers in place. the free portion 216 with the permanent adhesive layer exposed. The user then adhesively bonds the permanent adhesive layer carried by the free end portion 216 by joining the layer with the adhesive. -b t-tAi select substrate and applying pressure to the substrate 208 sufficiently to affect the adhesive bond. The pressure can be applied directly by the user's hand or by joining a portion of a cam 220 of the device 200 with the base substrate 208.

Subsequently the user moves the structure 202 in relation to the selected substrate in such a way as to provide a length of the base substrate 208 together with a portion corresponding to the selected substrate. The portion of the permanent adhesive layer together with the unrolled length of the base substrate 208 contacts the corresponding portion of the selected substrate and adhesively bonds to the corresponding selected substrate portion by applying pressure to the substrate. base substrate 208 sufficiently to affect the adhesive bond. The pressure can be applied manually or by means of the cam 220 when the device 200 moves.

The unrolled length of the base substrate 208 can then be cut. The cut can be made by a knife or scissors, or a razor (not shown) as conventionally provided in tape dispensers for packaging, or by manually tearing the base substrate 208. Subsequently the base substrate 208 can be removed out of the select substrate leaving the adhesive layers on the -RIÉá-i-Í-t-l - i .t.-t -. ^^^. i ... "_ select substrate with the exposed repositioning adhesive layer. This type of device 200 is especially useful for the creation of large window relocation advertisements. In all the above-described embodiments, it is preferred that the nature and thickness of the permanent adhesive layer be such that the permanent adhesive layer can be secured by adhesive bonding to textured surfaces, such as fabrics and carpets. Preferably, the weight ratio of the reposition adhesive to permanent adhesive is at least 1: 1. When adhesive layers are used that are directly linked to each other without intermediate layers between them, staying above this limit ratio ensures that the permanent and repositionable adhesives will not mix with one another at a point where the permanent adhesive overcomes the repositioning adhesive and creates a combined layer with permanent bonding characteristics. When using this direct union arrangement and staying above the In the limit of the lowest weight ratio, it has been found that the permanent adhesive layer will bond to textured surfaces when the combined adhesive layers have a density greater than 2 grams per square meter. The bonding capabilities of the permanent adhesive layer will increase as the combined density increases. It has been ? -? - fJ-KS- -ii-fa found that a density above 25 grams per square meter is preferred and that approximately 27 grams per square meter is optimal when using a microsphere adhesive for the adhesive layers of relocation and a permanent adhesive based on an acrylic emulsion. A density of 27 grams per square meter is preferred because it has the optimum balance between a secure union and cost effectiveness.

Therefore, it will be appreciated that the objectives of the present invention have been fully and effectively achieved. The above detailed embodiments have been provided to illustrate the functional structure and structural principles of the present invention and are not intended to be limiting. On the contrary, the present invention is intended to cover all modifications, alterations, and substitutions within the essence and scope of the appended claims.

It is noted that in relation to this date, the best method known to the applicant to carry out the aforementioned invention, is that which is clear from the present description of the invention.

Having described the invention as above, the content of the following is claimed as property.

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1. CLAIMS A method for making an adhesive substrate for repositioning from a select substrate and adhering for repositioning the adhesive substrate for repositioning to a contact surface, said method characterized in that it comprises: selecting a selected substrate to transform it into said adhesive substrate. Relocation as the user wishes; providing a device for the transfer of adhesive comprising: a base substrate; a layer of pressure sensitive reposition adhesive; a layer of a permanent pressure-sensitive adhesive provided adjacent to said layer of reposition adhesive opposite the base substrate; and a structure that provides a separable surface, said separable surface being removably attached to said permanent adhesive layer opposite said layer of repositioning adhesive and said substrate base so as to cover said layer of adhesive. «.» - «-_». ... »..-» ... t. ^. , ... ,, _. ___.,. ,,, _.,. _ ", .. i. _ .._.-i --__ j.- permanent adhesive; the nature of the separable surface being such that the base substrate and the structure provided by said release surface can be removed from each other to separate said separable surface from said permanent adhesive layer and leave both adhesive layers on said base substrate with said adhesive. exposed permanent adhesive layer; said adhesive layers being provided in such a way that, after an exposed portion of said permanent adhesive layer has been adhesively bonded to a select substrate, said base substrate and the select substrate can be removed from each other to separate said base substrate from said layer of reposition adhesive and leaving said two adhesive layers on the selected substrate with said exposed repositioning adhesive layer; removing said separable surface out of said adhesive layers to leave said two adhesive layers on said base substrate with said exposed permanent adhesive layer; contacting said exposed layer of permanent adhesive with said select substrate as desired by the a iáa__k | dgMH | B | user to adhesively bond said exposed layer of permanent adhesive with said select substrate; removing said base substrate and said select substrate relatively away from each other to leave 5 portions of both adhesive layers on said select substrate with said layer of exposed repositioning adhesive and separating said base substrate from said portions of both adhesive layers; selecting a contact surface 10 completely separated from said select substrate as desired by the user; contacting the exposed layer of repositioning adhesive on said select substrate with said contact surface for adhering for repositioning said select substrate to said contact surface with the reposition adhesive layer, thereby allowing the user to remove the selected substrate from the contact surface and adhering for its relocation the select substrate with another contact surface also separated from the contact surface or the same contact surface as the user wishes.
2. 2. A method according to claim 1, characterized in that the nature and thickness of said ^ u ^^ i ^^^^^^^^? i-- - ^ ^^^ m ^^ ^ ^ m ^^^ * - - -y. • The permanent adhesive layer is such that said permanent adhesive layer can be adhesively bonded securely to a select substrate having a textured surface.
3. A method according to claim 2, characterized in that the adhesive layers are joined to one another without intermediate layers between them and wherein a weight ratio of said weight of adhesive repositionable to the weight of said layer of permanent adhesive is greater than 1: 1.
4. A method according to claim 3, characterized in that said adhesive layers have a combined density greater than 20 grams per square meter.
5. A method according to claim 4, characterized in that said reposition adhesive is an adhesive of acrylic microspheres.
6. A method according to claim 5, characterized in that the combined density of said adhesive layers is greater than 25 grams per square meter.
7. 7. A method according to claim 6, characterized in that the combined density of said adhesive layers is approximately 27 grams per square meter.
8. 8. A method according to claim 1, characterized in that said permanent adhesive is an emulsion with acrylic base.
9. 9. A method according to claim 1, characterized in that said reposition adhesive is an adhesive of acrylic microspheres.
10. 10. A method according to claim 1, characterized in that said structure defining said separable surface is a separable filling substrate, said separable filling substrate, said base substrate, and said adhesive layers arranged in a substantially flat parallel relationship to define a adhesive transfer sheet. wherein the removal of said surface out of said adhesive layers to leave both adhesive layers on said base substrate with said adhesive layer i ^^ _____ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^. ^^^^^ .___________________________.___________________ ^ _________________________________ ^ _ ^^^^ __ ^ _ ^^^ & k ^. Permanent exposed is performed by removing said separable filler out of said adhesive layers and said base substrate.
11. 11. A method according to claim 10, characterized in that said adhesive transfer device additionally comprises an adhesive mask substrate placed adjacent to said separable filler or? U¿. to said adhesive layers, the The nature of said adhesive masking substrate such that, after the removable filler substrate has been removed from said base substrate to separate said separable surface from said permanent adhesive layer and that the selected substrate has been removed. 15 has been adhesively bonded to said permanent adhesive layer but before the selected substrate has been removed off of said base substrate to separate said base substrate from said layer of reposition adhesive, said adhesive mask substrate can 20 placed in a covering relationship on the s-3-ecto substrate with a portion of the adho mask substrate contacting the selected substrate and a portion of the adhesive substrate mask contacting peripheral portions of the layer 25 permanent adhesive that are exposed around the The selected periphery of the selected substrate is such that the peripheral portions of said permanent adhesive layer are bonded to said adhesive substrate mask in such a manner that said adhesive substrate mask can subsequently be removed from said substrate and the adhesive substrate. selected substrate for removing the peripheral portions of the permanent adhesive layer and the corresponding peripheral portions of said layer of adhesive from repositioning said base substrate, thus leaving the The selected substrate on said base substrate with portions of the permanent and repositioning layers disposed therein and substantially no adhesive is disposed on said base substrate around the periphery of the selected substrate; Said method further comprising: after the separable filler substrate has been removed from said base substrate to separate said separable surface from said permanent adhesive layer and the select substrate has been joined to 20 said permanent adhesive layer but before the selected substrate has been removed from said base substrate to separate said base substrate from said reposition adhesive layer, placing said adhesive mask substrate in a coverage relationship over 25 the select substrate with a portion of the substrate My mJüm im m. adhesive mask contacting the select substrate and a portion of the adhesive mask substrate in contact with peripheral portions of the permanent adhesive layer that are exposed around the periphery of the selected substrate such that the peripheral portions of said permanent adhesive layer are bonded to said adhesive mask substrate; subsequently removing said adhesive mask substrate relatively away from said base substrate and select substrate to remove the peripheral portions of the permanent adhesive layer and the corresponding peripheral portions of said reposition adhesive layer from said base substrate, thus leaving the substrate select. on said base substrate with portions of the permanent adhesive and repositioning layers there disposed and substantially no adhesive disposed on said base substrate around the periphery of the selected substrate.
12. 12. A method according to claim 10, characterized in that said separable filler substrate has a peelable surface opposite said separable surface with a greater affinity for an adhesive bond than said peelable surface, the nature of said peelable surface being such that after that the separable filler substrate has been removed from said base substrate to separate said separable surface from said permanent adhesive layer and that the select substrate has been adhesively bonded to said permanent adhesive layer but before the selected substrate has been removed of said base substrate for separating said base substrate from said repositionable adhesive layer, said removable filler substrate can be reoriented and 10 placed in a covering relationship on the selected substrate with a portion of the peelable surface in contact with the selected substrate and a portion of the peelable surface contacting peripheral portions of the permanent adhesive layer 15 which are exposed around the periphery of the selected substrate in such a way that the peripheral portions of said permanent adhesive layer are bonded to said release surface; said method further comprising: after said removable filler substrate has been removed from said base substrate to separate said separable surface from said permanent adhesive layer and the selected substrate has been adhesively bonded to said permanent adhesive layer but 25 before the selected substrate has been removed from ^^^^ géa ^^^^? ^^^^ said substrate for separating said base substrate from said layer of reposition adhesive, reorienting said separable filler substrate and placing said separable filler in coverage relation on the selected substrate with a portion of the peelable surface in contact with the select substrate and a portion of the peelable surface contacting the peripheral portions of the permanent adhesive layer that are exposed around the periphery of the selected substrate 10 such that the peripheral portions of said layer of permanent adhesive are attached to said releasable surface; then removing said detachable filler from said base substrate and from the selected substrate to remove the peripheral portions of the permanent adhesive layer and the corresponding peripheral portions of said repositionable adhesive layer from said base substrate, thus leaving the selected substrate on said substrate base with portions of the permanent adhesive and repositioning layers disposed there and substantially no adhesive disposed on said base substrate around the periphery of the selected substrate. - • ^ - ^^ S tS ^ uÉU ^ JL ^ - ^ - fc -. *. . ,. f .. ,., _,.,; ___. . .. " . . , -_ .. ».- ,. . , -*"-to---.
13. A method according to claim 10, characterized in that said adhesive transfer device additionally comprises a plurality of said adhesive transfer sheets joined together.
14. A method according to claim 13, characterized in that each of said adhesive transfer sheets is generally rectangular.
15. A method according to claim 1, characterized in that said adhesive transfer device additionally comprises a center and wherein the structure defining said separable surface is a surface of said base substrate opposite said adhesive layers, said base substrate being wound around said center in such a way that the separable surface faces outwardly generally radially with respect to said center and said adhesive layers face inward generally radially with respect to said center with said permanent adhesive layer contacting removably with said separable surface, Má¡é? I * aMím **. wherein the removal of said separable surface from said adhesive layers to leave said two adhesive layers on said base substrate with said exposed permanent adhesive layers is performed by unwinding a free end portion of said base substrate and moving said free end portion out of the separable surface of the adjacent portion rad "1 inwardly of said base substrate for separating said permanent adhesive layer from the separable surface of the radially inward portion of said base substrate and leaving both of said adhesive layers on the portion thereof. of free end of said base substrate with said exposed permanent adhesive layer.
16. A method according to claim 15, characterized in that said adhesive transfer device aaiionally comprises a structure constructed and arranged to be operated manually, said center being mounted rotatably to said structure so that a user can unroll the end 1. of said base substrate and apply the adhesive layers to the selected substrate. dicto method further comprising: after contacting the exposed layer of permanent adhesive with the selected substrate and adhesive bonding said permanent adhesive layer to the selected substrate, moving said structure in relation to the selected substrate to supply a length of said base substrate together with a corresponding portion of the selected substrate and adhesively bonding the exposed layer of permanent adhesive associated with the length assorted with the portion 10 corresponding to the selected substrate; and subsequently moving the assorted length of said base substrate out of the select substrate to separate the assorted length of said base substrate from the reposition adhesive layer and leaving both 15 layers of adhesive on the selected substrate with said exposed repositionable adhesive layers.
17. 17. A method according to claim 16, characterized in that said adhesive transfer device 20 further comprises a cam element mounted on said structure, said cam element being constructed and arranged to apply pressure to the base substrate when the base substrate is being assorted from said device and joining the permanent adhesive layer there associated with the select substrate.
18. A method according to claim 1, characterized in that said adhesive transfer device is for use in conjunction with an adhesive transfer apparatus comprising a structure, a pair of cooperating structures mounted on the structure, and an actuator for actuating one. or both cooperating structures, said device further comprising: a cartridge body constructed and arranged to be removably mounted on the structure of the apparatus; a pair of generally cylindrical centers mounted rotatably to said cartridge body; said separable surface being provided with a surface of said base substrate opposite said adhesive layers, said base substrate being wound around a first of said centers in such a way that said separable surface faces generally radially outward with respect to said first center. said adhesive layers generally confronting inward radially with respect to said first center with said cap of permanent adhesive in removable contact with said separable surface, the The nature of said separable surface such that a free end portion of said substrate can be unwound and removed from the separable surface of an adjacent portion in radially of said base substrate to separate said layer of permanent adhesive from said substrate. the separable surface of the adjacent portion in radially of said base substrate and leaving said two adhesive layers on the free end portion of said 10 base substrate with said exposed permanent adhesive layer, thus allowing the selected substrate to be adhesively bonded to said exposed layer of permanent adhesive by contacting the selected substrate with said exposed layer of permanent adhesive; and a substrate 15 adhesive mask wound around a second of said centers; said mask substrate having a great affinity for an adhesive bond that said separable surface; said method additionally comprising: assembling removably said cartridge body in the structure of the apparatus, feeding the selected substrate between said centers and into cooperating structures with the base substrate unrolled from said first 25 center and arranged on one side of the select substrate and its permanent adhesive layer facing the selected substrate and the adhesive mask substrate unrolled and disposed on the other side of the select substrate; operating the actuator of the apparatus to operate one or both of the cooperating structures to effect an adhesive transfer process wherein the cooperating structures cooperate to apply pressure to said substrates to adhesively bond a portion of the permanent adhesive layer to the selected substrate and a peripheral portion of said permanent adhesive layer extending around the periphery of the select substrate to said adhesive mask substrate and subsequently discharging outwardly processed substrates therefrom, then removing said adhesive mask substrate away from said base substrate and the select substrate for removing the peripheral portions of the permanent adhesive layer and the corresponding peripheral portions of said adhesive repositioning layer from said base substrate, thus leaving the selected substrate on said base substrate with portions of the permanent and relocation layers arranged there and substantially no adhesive disposed on said base substrate around the periphery of the select substrate.
19. 19. A method according to claim 18, characterized in that said cartridge body has a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of side walls extending between said top and bottom walls.
20. 20. A method according to claim 19, characterized in that said cartridge body has a rear wall extending between said side walls, said rear wall having an opening formed therethrough by which the selected substrate can be fed into the interior of the apparatus .
21. 21. A method according to claim 20, characterized in that said first and second centers are made of cardboard.
22. 22. A method according to claim 1, characterized in that the selection of said select substrate is carried out by selecting one of a presentation card, a window advertisement, a photograph, and a graph.
23. 23. An adhesive transfer device for the selective processing of a removable adhesive substrate from a selected substrate as selected by the user of said device, said 5 device characterized in that it comprises: a structure constructed and arranged to be handled manually; a center supported in said structure; a c -... strato base having a contact surface of permanent adhesive and a contact surface of repositioning adhesive opposite one another; a layer of a pressure sensitive reposition adhesive provided on the contact surface of the reposition adhesive of said base substrate; and a layer of a permanent pressure-sensitive permanent adhesive adjacent to said backing adhesive layer opposite to the base substrate; and said base substrate being wound around said center to form a roll such that said permanent adhesive contact surface confronts in a generally radial first direction with respect to said center and said adhesive layers facing in a generally second direction. ^^^^^ ÍU? ^ ^^^^^^^^^ - ^ - ^ i * * - - ^ - ^ - '' trun 1 '*' t I radial with respect to said center opposite said first address generally radial with said permanent adhesive layer contacting directly with said permanent adhesive contact surface; the nature of said permanent adhesive contacting surface being such that during unwinding of said base substrate from said adjacent portions of the roll of said base substrate they are removed from each other to separate the adjacent portions of said permanent adhesive layer and the surface of said adhesive. contact said permanent adhesive of said base substrate and leaving said two adhesive layers on an adjacent portion of said contacting surface of reposition adhesive, said base substrate with said layer of permanent adhesive exposed; said structure allowing the user to contact the exposed permanent adhesive with the selected substrate to adhesively bond the exposed permanent adhesive to the selected substrate and move said structure relative to said select substrate to cause further unwinding of said base substrate and exposure of additional portions of said permanent adhesive and thus the additional adhesive contact and bonding of said permanent adhesive to the selected substrate as desired by the user; an element for the application of pressure supported by said structure, said pressure applying element, being constructed and arranged to apply a pressure to a portion of the base substrate that is unwound from said roll and which contacts the select substrate to ensure that the the permanent adhesive layer there associated is being adhesively bonded to the select substrate; said adhesive layers being provided such that, after said permanent adhesive layer has been adhesively bonded to the selected substrate, said base substrate and the selected substrate can be removed from each other to separate said base substrate from said relocation layer and leave both adhesive layers mentioned on the selected substrate with said layer of exposed repositioning adhesive, thus allowing the selected substrate to adhere for repositioning to a contact surface as desired by the user contacting said layer of reposition adhesive with the surface of contact and (b) subsequently removed from the contact surface and adhesive bonding by repositioning to the same contact surface or other contact surface as the user wishes.
24. 24. An adhesive transfer device according to claim 23 characterized in that the nature and thickness of said permanent adhesive layer is such that said permanent adhesive layer can be adhesively bonded securely to said select substrate having a textured surface.
25. 25. An adhesive transfer device according to claim 24, characterized in that said adhesive layers are directly bonded to each other without intermediate layers between them and where A weight ratio of the weight of said repositionable adhesive layer to the weight of said permanent adhesive layer is greater than 1: 1.
26. 26. An adhesive transfer device according to claim 25, characterized in that the adhesive layers have a combined density greater than 20 grams per square meter.
27. 27. An adhesive transfer device according to claim 26, characterized ^^ * because the reposition adhesive is an acrylic microsphere adhesive.
28. 28. An adhesive transfer device according to claim 22, characterized in that the combined density of said adhesive layers is greater than 25 grams per square meter.
29. 29. An adhesive transfer device according to claim 28, characterized in that the combined density of said adhesive layers is approximately 27 grams per square meter.
30. 30. An adhesive transfer device according to claim 23, characterized in that said permanent adhesive is an acrylic-based emulsion.
31. 31. An adhesive transfer device according to claim 23, characterized in that said reposition adhesive is an acrylic microsphere adhesive.
32. 32. An adhesive transfer device according to claim 23, characterized J * -att-JittJ '--- - - - "** -" «» - «" • - "^^^ ¡& mÉ. ^ ¡Ttj because the pressure application element is a cam element. An adhesive transfer device according to claim 32, characterized in that said cam element is flexible. An adhesive transfer device according to claim 23, characterized in that said first generally radial direction is generally radially inward with respect to said center and wherein said second generally radial direction is generally radially outward with respect to said center. An adhesive transfer device according to claim 23, characterized in that the structure comprises a portion of a handle constructed and arranged to facilitate manual handling of said structure. An adhesive transfer device according to claim 23, characterized in that said center is generally cylindrical. An adhesive transfer device according to claim 23, characterized in that said center is the only center in said device and wherein the aforementioned unrolled portion of said base substrate is a portion of said device. a free end. -, »_» * > ) -a. ^ $ *: SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an adhesive transfer device for selectively making a removable adhesive substrate from a select substrate. The device comprises a base substrate, a layer of a pressure-sensitive repositioning adhesive disposed on the base substrate, a layer of pressure-sensitive permanent adhesive arranged adjacently 10 to the repositionable adhesive layer opposite the base substrate, and a structure that provides a separable surface. The separable surface is removably attached to the permanent adhesive layer opposite to the reposition adhesive layer and to the base substrate to coat the layer of adhesive. 15 permanent adhesive. The nature of the separable surface is such that the base substrate and the structure providing the separable surface can be removed from each other to separate the separable surface from the permanent adhesive layer and leave both adhesive layers on the substrate 20 base with the permanent adhesive layer exposed, thus allowing the selected substrate to be adhesively bonded to the exposed layer of permanent adhesive. The adhesive layers are provided in such a way that, after the selected substrate has been adhesively bonded to the permanent adhesive layer, 25 the base substrate and the select substrate can be removed one ntMMtfi? flIBr - yX 'X "T f IÉW? ft¡rfllíiMMiifffÉiiri I ?? IMÍG * - - * • * - - - - - - - - ** J - ^ -« - B- of the other to separate the base substrate of the reposition adhesive layer and leaving both adhesive layers on the selected substrate with the exposed repositionable adhesive layer, thereby allowing the selected substrate 5 to adhere for repositioning to a contact surface by bonding the exposed layer of adhesive to the substrate. repositioning with the contact surface Various devices are described which show the principles of the present invention in the present application, including a block having numerous adhesive transfer sheets, an adhesive transfer cartridge for use with a transfer apparatus of adhesive and a spout to supply a length of the base substrate. fifteen