[0001] This invention relatesto a multi-ply multi-indicia marker pad, more particularly
to a multi-ply multi-indicia marker pad having a plurality of marker elements, each
of which is formed with at least a cutting line that separates the marker element
into discrete markers having distinct signs printed thereon.
[0002] Marker pads are used for marking on a place, such as an underlined area on a document
for signature, or one page of a magazine for reference, etc., so as to facilitate
the user or the reader. Currently, commercially available marker pads include signs,
such as a warning sign, a question mark, or a signature sign, etc.. Each conventional
marker pad includes a plurality of stacked markers having the same sign printed thereon
and the same shape. As such, the user is compelled to buy different marker pads for
different signs, which results in inconvenience in storing the marker pads.
[0003] Therefore, an object of preferred embodiments of the present invention is to provide
a multi-ply multi-indicia marker pad that is capable of overcoming the aforementioned
drawback of the prior art.
[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a multi-ply multi-indicia
marker pad that comprises: a plurality of marker elements stacked one above the other
to form a stack, each of the marker elements having a bottom surface that is coated
with a repositionable adhesive layer, and at least one cutting line that separates
the marker element into a plurality of discrete markers respectively having distinct
signs printed thereon for marking under different situations, the repositionable adhesive
layer crossing the cutting line so as to be bonded to the discrete markers; and a
bottom panel disposed underneath and connected adhesively to a lowermost one of the
marker elements in the stack.
[0005] According to another aspect of the present invention, there isprovidedamulti-plymulti-indicia
marker pad that comprises: a plurality of marker elements stacked one above the other
to form a stack, each of the marker elements having a bottom surface that is coated
with a plurality of spaced apart repositionable adhesive layers, and a plurality of
cutting lines that separate the marker element into a plurality of discrete markers
which respectively have distinct signs printed thereon, at least one of the repositionable
adhesive layers crossing a respective one of the cutting lines so as to be bonded
to two adjacent ones of the discrete markers, the remainder of the repositionable
adhesive layers being respectively provided on the remainder of the discrete markers;
and a bottom panel disposed underneath and connected adhesively to a lowermost one
of the marker elements in the stack.
[0006] In drawings which illustrate embodiments of the invention,
Fig. 1 is aperspectiveviewof the first preferred embodiment of a multi-ply multi-indicia
marker pad according to this invention;
Fig. 2 is a top view of a marker element of the multi-ply multi-indicia marker pad
of the first embodiment;
Fig. 3 is a side view of the marker element of Fig. 2 ;
Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the second preferred embodiment of the multi-ply multi-indicia
marker pad according to this invention;
Figs. 5 and 6 are schematic views to illustrate how the multi-ply multi-indicia marker
pad of the second embodiment is used;
Fig. 7 is perspective view of the third preferred embodiment of the multi-ply multi-indicia
marker pad according to this invention; and
Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the fourth preferred embodiment of the multi-ply multi-indicia
marker pad according to this invention.
[0007] Figs. 1 to 3 illustrate the first preferred embodiment of a multi-ply multi-indicia
marker pad 1 according to this invention. The marker pad 1 includes : a plurality
of marker elements 11 stacked one above the other to form a stack, each of the marker
elements 11 having two opposite side edges, a bottom surface 111 that is coated with
a repositionable adhesive layer 15, and at least one cutting line 14 (there are two
cutting lines 14 formed in each marker element 11 in this embodiment) that separates
the marker element 11 into discrete markers, which are referred to as primary and
auxiliary markers 16, 17 in this embodiment, respectively having distinct signs 161,
171, printed thereon for marking under different situations, the repositionable adhesive
layer 15 extending to at least one of the side edges 110, crossing the two cutting
lines 14 so as to be bonded to the primary and auxiliary markers 16, 17, and being
made from pressure sensitive adhesive, the two cutting lines 14 of this embodiment
intersecting each other to form a pointed tip at one end of the primary marker 16;
and a bottom panel 12 disposed underneath and connected adhesively to a lowermost
one of the marker elements 11 in the stack. Each of the marker elements 11 can be
made from paper or a plastic material. Preferably, each of the marker elements 11
is translucent and colored. In this embodiment, the primary marker 16 can serve as
a pointer that identifies the area of a document (not shown) to be signed, whereas
the auxiliary marker 17 can serve as a tag for marking the location of the primary
marker 16 when the latter is attached to the document.
[0008] Fig. 4 illustrates the second preferred embodiment of the multi-ply multi-indicia
marker pad 1 of this invention that is similar to the previous embodiment, except
that only one straight cutting line 14 is formed and that the signs 161, 171 respectively
printed on the primary and auxiliary markers 16, 17 differ from those of the previous
embodiment.
[0009] Figs. 5 and 6 illustrate how the multi-ply multi-indicia marker pad 1 of the second
preferred embodiment is used for highlighting an important passage on a page of a
book 200. In the case of transparent plastic material from which the marker elements
11 are made, the primary marker 16 can serve as a highlighting pointer for highlighting
the important passage on the page of the book 200, whereas the auxiliary marker 17
can serve as a tag for marking the desired page of the book 200 where the primary
marker 16 is located. In the case of paper from which the marker elements 11 are made,
the primary marker 16 can serve as a memo for writing down comments directed to an
important passage on a page of a book, whereas the auxiliary marker 17 can serve as
a tag for marking the desired page of the book where the primary marker 16 is located.
[0010] Fig. 7 illustrates the third preferred embodiment of the multi-ply multi-indicia
marker pad 1 of this invention that is similar to the first embodiment, except that
four cutting lines 14 are formed on each marker element 11 and are interconnected
so that each marker element 11 can be separated into five markers 16, 17, 18, 19,
20 which are printed with distinct signs 161, 171, 181, 191, 201. The repositionable
adhesive layer 15 extends along the side edge 110 of the respective marker element
11, and crosses a respective one of the cutting lines 14 so as to be bonded to two
adjacent ones of the markers 16, 17, 18, 19, 20. Three additional repositionable adhesive
layers 152, 153, 154 are respectively provided on the markers 18, 19, 20.
[0011] Fig. 8 illustrates the fourth preferred embodiment of the multi-ply multi-indicia
marker pad 1 of this invention that is similar to the first embodiment, except that
the multi-ply multi-indicia marker pad 1 of this embodiment is circular in shape,
that the cutting lines 14 cross each other to separate each marker element 11 into
four sector-shaped markers 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , and that the repositionable adhesive
layer 15 is circular in shape and extends radially from a center of each marker element
11.
[0012] With the inclusion of the cutting lines 14 and the repositionable adhesive layer
15 extending along at least one side edge 110 of each marker element 11, the different
markers 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 can be grouped together and firmly attached to the bottom
panel 12 without being easily detached and can be peeled off therefrom with relative
ease. The multi-ply multi-indicia marker pad 1 of this invention is much easier to
store as compared to the conventional marker pads. Moreover, by pairing the primary
and auxiliary markers 16, 17 on each marker element 11, the usage of the multi-ply
multi-indicia marker pad 1 can be broadened. In addition, with the inclusion of the
repositionable adhesive layer 15 in the multi-ply multi-indicia marker pad 1, the
markers 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 can be repositioned.
1. A pad (1) being
characterized by:
a plurality of marker elements (11) stacked one above the other to form a stack, each
of said marker elements (11) having a bottom surface (111) that is coated with a repositionable
adhesive layer (15), and at least one cutting line (14) that separates saidmarkerelement
(11) into a plurality of discrete markers (16, 17) respectively having distinct signs
(161, 171) printed thereon for marking under different situations, said repositionable
adhesive layer (15) crossing said cutting line (14) so as to be bonded to said discrete
markers (16, 17); and
a bottom panel (12) disposed underneath and connected adhesively to a lowermost one
of said marker elements (11) in said stack.
2. The pad (1) of Claim 1, wherein each of said marker elements (11) is made from paper.
3. The pad (1) of Claim 1, wherein each of said marker elements (11) is made from a plastic
material.
4. The pad (1) of Claim 1, wherein said repositionable adhesive layer (15) is made from
pressure sensitive adhesive.
5. The pad (1) of Claim 1, wherein said markers of each of said marker elements (11)
include a primary marker (16) that serves as a memo sheet for notification, and an
auxiliarymarker (17) that serves as a tag for marking location of said primary marker
(16) when said primary marker (16) is attached to a document.
6. The pad (1) of Claim - 1, wherein said markers (16, 17) of eachof saidmarker elements
(11) include a primary marker (16) that is transparent and that serves as a highlighting
pointer for notification, and an auxiliary marker (17) that serves as a tag for marking
location of said primary marker (16) when said primary marker (16) is attached to
a document.
7. A pad (1)
comprising:
a plurality of marker elements (11) stacked one above the other to form a stack, each
of said marker elements (11) having a bottom surface that is coated with a plurality
of spaced apart repositionable adhesive layers (15), and a plurality of cutting lines
(14) that separate said marker element (11) into a plurality of discrete markers (16,
17) which respectively have distinct signs (161, 171) printed thereon, at least one
of said repositionable adhesive layers (15) crossing a respective one of said cutting
lines (14) so as to be bonded to two adjacent ones of said discrete markers (16, 17),
the remainder of said repositionable adhesive layers (15) being respectively provided
on the remainder of said discrete markers (16, 17); and
a bottom panel (12) disposed underneath and connected adhesively to a lowermost one
of said marker elements (11) in said stack.
8. A marker pad according to any of claims 1 to 7.
9. A multi-ply multi-indicia pad according to any of claims 1 to 8.