Ronald E Garrison

US Patent:

58671021, Feb 2, 1999

Filed:

Feb 27, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/807290

Inventors:

Edward D. Souder - Downers Grove IL
Janusz Szczepaniec - Willow Spring IL
Ronald R. Garrison - Batavia IL

Assignee:

Wallace Computer Services, Inc. - Hillside IL

International Classification:

G08B 1314

US Classification:

340572

Abstract:

An integrated pressure sensitive adhesive backed label assembly includes a security device such as an electronic article surveillance device, security tag or other antitheft device on a bottom side of the label so that the security device is not readily noticeable to the consumer. The label assembly can have the security device bonded to the adhesive backing of the label by separating the release liner from the label, placing the security device on the label and reapplying the release liner. Alternatively, as portions of the release liner can be cut and removed to expose a small area of the adhesive so that the security device can be attached directly to the label. The small area of the release liner can be cut and the security device attached to the cut portion so that the remaining portion of the release liner can be separated while leaving the cut portion and the security device attached to the label.