DESC:CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)
This application is a complete patent application of Indian Provisional Patent Application No. 201831006536 filed Feb. 21, 2018 and titled "Holographic Effect In Mold Label" the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure, in general, relates to in-mold labels, and more particularly to in-mold labels having holographic images.

BACKGROUNDOF THE INVENTION
[0001] In-mold labels and labeling are well known labeling technique in packaging industry. Such labels are adhered to an article, such as a bottle, during the molding of the article. The label is placed within the cavity of a mold before molding, and the label adheres to the surface of the article during molding.
[0002] A typical application of in-mold labeling is in the production of injection mold containers. A pre-printed label with heat-activated adhesive is placed against the surface of the mold cavity and held in position. The mold is closed, and a plastic liquid is heated and inflated within the mold. The hot plastic presses against the label, activating the adhesive and causing the label to adhere to the outer surface of the newly molded container. The mold is opened, and the labeled container is ejected from the mold.
[0003] Generally in mold label can be placed in a mold either by vacuum ports or by a static electricity process. While In a scenario where the in mold label includes a holographic image, the only option left for positioning the in mold label is vacuum ports as hologram has a metallic content which is a good conductor of electricity and hence it lets pass the static electricity that results in releasing electricity on the in mold label. Unfortunately, in an injection molding process there is no option left for positioning of in mold label inside a mold since vacuum port is not a good option.
[0004] Hence there exists a need of a solution of above mentioned problem.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] An aspect of the present invention is to address at least the above-mentioned problems and/or disadvantages and to provide at least the advantages described below. Accordingly, an aspect of the present invention is an injection molded article characterized to have a customized and a registered holographic in mold label.

In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, an injection molded article characterized to have a customized and a registered holographic in mold label is provided. The invention includes an injection mold. In an embodiment the injection mold comprises a required design for placing label. In another embodiment, the required design can be either a flat surface design or a three-dimensional design. The invention then includes a treated film in mold label. In an embodiment, the treated film is treated so as to comprise a customized holographic image. The invention further includes a in mold label holder to hold the treated film in mold label inside mold so as to achieve a customized holographic in mold label in the injection molded article after injection molding process.
[0006] Other aspects, advantages, and salient features of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which, taken in conjunction with the annexed drawings, discloses exemplary embodiments of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

[0007] The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be more apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0008] FIG. 1 illustrates an injection molded article characterized to have a customized and a registered holographic in mold label, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
[0009] Persons skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and may have not been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figure may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0010] Throughout the drawings, it should be noted that like reference numbers are used to depict the same or similar elements, features, and structures.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0011] The following description with reference to the accompanying drawings is provided to assist in a comprehensive understanding of exemplary embodiments of the invention as defined by the claims and their equivalents. It includes various specific details to assist in that understanding but these are to be regarded as merely exemplary. Accordingly, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications of the embodiments described herein can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. In addition, descriptions of well-known functions and constructions are omitted for clarity and conciseness.
[0012] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to the bibliographical meanings, but, are merely used by the inventor to enable a clear and consistent understanding of the invention. Accordingly, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention are provided for illustration purpose only and not for the purpose of limiting the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
[0013] It is to be understood that the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to “a component surface” includes reference to one or more of such surfaces.
[0014] By the term “substantially” it is meant that the recited characteristic, parameter, or value need not be achieved exactly, but that deviations or variations, including for example, tolerances, measurement error, measurement accuracy limitations and other factors known to those of skill in the art, may occur in amounts that do not preclude the effect the characteristic was intended to provide.
[0015] FIG 1, discussed below, and the various embodiments used to describe the principles of the present disclosure in this patent document are by way of illustration only and should not be construed in any way that would limit the scope of the disclosure. The terms used to describe various embodiments are exemplary. It should be understood that these are provided to merely aid the understanding of the description, and that their use and definitions in no way limit the scope of the invention. Terms first, second, and the like are used to differentiate between objects having the same terminology and are in no way intended to represent a chronological order, unless where explicitly stated otherwise. A set is defined as a non-empty set including at least one element.
[0016] FIG. 1 illustrates an injection molded article characterized to have a customized and a registered holographic in mold label, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
[0017] Referring to FIG. 1, arrangement 100, illustrates an injection molded article characterized to have a customized and a registered holographic in mold label
[0018] In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, an injection molded article characterized to have a customized and a registered holographic in mold label is provided. The invention includes an injection mold 110. In an embodiment the injection mold 110 includes a required design for placing label. In another embodiment, the required design can be either a flat surface design or a three-dimensional design.
[0019] The invention then includes a treated film 120 in mold label. In an embodiment, the treated film 120 is treated so as to comprise a customized holographic image.
[0020] The invention further includes a in mold label holder 130 to hold the treated film in mold label inside mold so as to achieve a customized holographic in mold label in the injection molded article after injection molding process.
[0021] In an embodiment of the present invention, the treated film 120 comprises at least one transparent biaxially oriented polypropylene film and atleast one metalized biaxially oriented polypropylene film, further wherein the customized holographic image can be placed on either of the film to make customized holographic in mold label.
[0022] In an embodiment of the present invention, the treated film 120 is printed with a customized holographic image and is registered cut so as to achieve a customized holographic in mold label.
[0023] In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the treated film 120 can be treated, for a non limiting example, by selecting a transparent biaxially oriented polypropylene film, then adding adhesive at a bottom surface of the transparent biaxially oriented polypropylene film. Selecting a customized holographic printed metallic biaxially oriented polypropylene film. In a preferred embodiment, the adhesive is selected on a basis of non conductivity of electricity so as to become barrier for static to dissipate to metallic biaxially oriented polypropylene film.
[0024] In an embodiment, a heat activated coating is applied on a surface opposite to metalized side of the metallic biaxially oriented polypropylene film so as to achieve an in mold label properties.
[0025] In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the treated film 120 can be treated, for a non limiting example, by selecting a transparent biaxially oriented polypropylene film having customized holographic image. A second biaxially oriented polypropylene film is laminated with the transparent biaxially oriented polypropylene film with an adhesive. The adhesive is applied on opposite surface of the printing on the transparent biaxially oriented polypropylene film. In a preferred embodiment, the adhesive is selected on a basis of non conductivity of electricity so as to become barrier for static to dissipate to metallic biaxially oriented polypropylene film. In an embodiment the second biaxially oriented polypropylene film can be either of a metalized biaxially oriented polypropylene film or a colored biaxially oriented polypropylene film or a combination thereof. A third biaxially oriented polypropylene film laminated on opposite surface of metalized or color surface of the second biaxially oriented polypropylene film. A heat activated coating applied on the third biaxially oriented polypropylene film so as to achieve in mold properties.
[0026] In one embodiment of the present invention, the treated film 120 can be treated, for a non limiting example, by selecting a transparent biaxially oriented polypropylene film. Selecting a biaxially oriented polypropylene film with a customized holographic image on heat sealable side of the biaxially oriented polypropylene film. An adhesive to laminate transparent biaxially oriented polypropylene film and biaxially oriented polypropylene film with customized holographic image. In a preferred embodiment, the adhesive is selected on a basis of non conductivity of electricity so as to become barrier for static to dissipate to a metallic biaxially oriented polypropylene film to be laminated at next step. Coating with third biaxially oriented polypropylene film and then laminating with the metallic biaxially oriented polypropylene film (as discussed above). Laminating on opposite surface of metalized surface of the metallic biaxially oriented polypropylene film by a third biaxially oriented polypropylene film. A heat activated coating on third biaxially oriented polypropylene film so as to make a composite film to have in mold properties.
[0027] In an embodiment of the present invention, the three-dimensional design can be either embossed or debossed design.
[0028] In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the embossed or debossed design can be registered or blind with respect to the customized holographic image. In an embodiment, for a non-limiting example, the registered holographic image is embossed is parallel to the holographic image so as to give embossed customized holographic image.
[0029] In an embodiment of the present invention the customized and registered holographic in mold label on the injection molded article can be either embossed or debossed or on a flat surface or on a combination thereof.
[0030] In the preceding specification, the present disclosure and its advantages have been described with reference to exemplary embodiments. However, it will be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art that various modifications and changes can be made, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, as set forth in the claims below. Accordingly, the specification and figures are to be regarded as illustrative examples of the present disclosure, rather than in restrictive sense. All such possible modifications are intended to be included within the scope of present disclosure.
[0031] While the invention has been shown and described with reference to certain exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. ,CLAIMS:We claim:
1. An injection molded article with customized holographic in mold label comprising:
an injection mold, wherein the injection mold comprises a required design for placing label; further wherein, the required design can be either a flat surface design or a three-dimensional design;
a treated film in mold label, wherein the treated film is treated so as to comprise a customized holographic image; and
a in mold label holder to hold the treated film in mold label inside mold so as to achieve a customized holographic in mold label in the injection molded article after injection molding process.
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2. The treated film as claimed in claim 1, wherein the treated film comprises at least one transparent biaxially oriented polypropylene film and atleast one metalized biaxially oriented polypropylene film, further wherein the customized holographic image can be placed on either of the film to make customized holographic in mold label.

3. The treated film as claimed in claim 1, wherein the treated film is printed with a customized holographic image and is registered cut so as to achieve a customized holographic in mold label.

4. The three-dimensional design as claimed in claim 1, wherein the three-dimensional design can be either embossed or debossed design.

5. The embossed or debossed design as claimed in claim 4, wherein the embossed or debossed design can be registered or blind with respect to the customized holographic image.