Claims
- 1. A method of enhancing the grip on an object, the object having a smooth exterior surface, comprising:
- placing a plurality of horizontally oriented and vertically spaced solid beads adjacent the smooth exterior surface of the object; and
- applying a label over the beads and to the object so as to provide a horizontally ribbed label surface raised above the smooth exterior surface.
- 2. The method of claim 1 wherein the label engages the smooth exterior surface of the object between adjacent beads.
- 3. In combination with cans and bottles having a smooth exterior surface, an improved label comprising:
- a panel member applied to the smooth exterior surface of a can or bottle, and having a top edge, a bottom edge, and opposite side edges; and
- a plurality of elongated raised portions between the top and bottom edges of the panel member, the portions being formed by at least one of a plurality of beads positioned adjacent to the smooth exterior surface of the can or bottle and beneath the panel member to provide enhanced gripping of the can or bottle;
- the beads being formed separately from the bottle or can and panel member.
- 4. The combination of claim 3 wherein the raised portion are each is formed with a bead solid between the panel member and the smooth exterior surface of the can or bottle.
- 5. The combination of claim 4 wherein the beads have a cross sectional geometric shape.
- 6. The combination of claim 3 wherein the raised portions are vertically spaced apart and extend substantially horizontally.
- 7. A container adapted to be gripped in a person's hand, the container having a smooth exterior surface and a label, the label comprising:
- a panel member adapted to be applied to a container; and
- a plurality of elongated solid beads adapted to be positioned between the panel member and the smooth exterior surface of the container in substantially horizontal and vertically spaced orientations to provide a raised surface for enhanced gripping of the container;
- the panel member engaging the container between adjacent beads.
- 8. The container of claim 7 wherein the beads are made of non-particulate material.
- 9. The container of claim 7 wherein the beads are formed separately from the container.
- 10. The combination of claim 7 wherein the beads have structural integrity apart from the bottle or can and panel member.
- 11. A container adapted to be gripped in a person's hand, the container having a smooth exterior surface and a label, the label comprising:
- a panel member adapted to be applied to a container; and
- a plurality of elongated solid beads adapted to be positioned between the panel member and the smooth exterior surface of the container in substantially horizontal and vertically spaced orientations to provide a raised surface for enhanced gripping of the container;
- the beads being made of paper or plastic.
- 12. A container adapted to be gripped in a person's hand, the container having a smooth exterior surface and a label, the label comprising:
- a panel member adapted to be applied to a container; and
- a plurality of elongated solid beads adapted to be positioned between the panel member and the smooth exterior surface of the container in substantially horizontally and vertically spaced orientations to provide a raised surface for enhanced gripping of the container;
- the beads having a rear surface engagable with the exterior surface of the container.
- 13. The container of claim 12 wherein the bead has a geometric shape in cross section.
- 14. The container of claim 12 wherein the panel member partially surrounds the beads.
Parent Case Info
This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/269,915 filed on Jun. 30, 1994, now abandoned.
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Continuations (1)
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