JP7732633B2 - Sticky note transfer tool - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a sticky note transfer tool that includes a sticky note tape with adhesive-coated sticky notes affixed to the tape, and is used in a sticky note transfer tool for attaching sticky notes from sticky note tape to paper or the like.

Generally, for ease of searching, sticky notes are attached to necessary locations on documents, booklets, etc., but the method of attachment is to peel off individual sticky notes with fingers or other objects from a stack of rectangular sticky notes that are adhered to each other by thin strips of adhesive along the edges of the sticky notes, and then attach them.

There is also a sticky note transfer tool for attaching sticky notes made of sticky tape, which is made by attaching sticky notes coated with adhesive to tape, to paper or the like. In Figures 12 to 16, the transfer tool is provided with a supply reel (3) from which the tape (23) before transfer is paid out, a take-up reel (5) that takes up the tape (4) after transfer, and interlocking means (6) ((6A) (6B) (6C)) that interlocks the supply reel (3) and the take-up reel (5) within a main container (7). A supply reel (3) is arranged to pay out unused sticky note-attached tape (10) in which sticky notes (9) coated with adhesive (8) are stuck to tape (23), and a take-up reel (5) is arranged to take up used sticky note-attached tape (11). A separation roller (12), a pressure roller (13), a driven roller (14), and an auxiliary roller (15) are rotatably provided, and the sticky note-attached tape (10) paid out from the supply reel (3) is curved along the separation roller (12) to peel off the sticky note (9) from the sticky note-attached tape (10), and a curved area is provided between the supply reel (3) and the take-up reel (5). A separation roller (12) is arranged near the pressing roller (13), the pressing roller (13) is arranged to press the sticky note (9) peeled off from the sticky tape (10) against a transfer surface (16), there is provided an interlocking means (17) for interlocking the pressing roller (13) and the driven roller (14), the driven roller (14) is arranged between the supply reel (3) and the take-up reel (5), the auxiliary roller (15) is arranged opposite the driven roller (14), and the sticky note tape (10) paid out from the supply reel (3) is sandwiched between the driven roller (14) and the auxiliary roller (15). Next, the operation will be explained. The driven roller (14) rotates as the pressure roller (13) rotates while being pressed against the transfer surface (16), and the sticky note tape (10) sandwiched between the driven roller (14) and the auxiliary roller (15) is driven by the rotation of the driven roller (14), and the sticky note (9) is peeled off from the unused sticky note tape (10) paid out from the pay-out reel (3) by the separation roller (12), the peeled sticky note (9) is pressed against the transfer surface (16) by the pressure roller (13), and the used sticky note tape (11) is taken up by the take-up reel (5), and the sticky note (9) is stuck on the transfer surface (16) (see Patent Document 1).
Patent application 2019-138410

The first problem is described below. In the sticky note transfer tool (1) of Patent Document 1, the "pressing roller (13)" is "rotated" to "curve the sticky note tape (10) unwound from the supply reel (3) along the separation roller (12), thereby peeling the sticky note (9) from the sticky note tape (10)," and the "peeled sticky note (9) is pressed against the transfer surface (16) by the pressing roller (13)," thereby "affixing" the sticky note. In this case, when "the sticky note tape (10) is brought along the separation roller (12)," typically only the tape (23) itself bends, and the sticky note (9) peels off because it maintains its straight shape due to the rigidity of the sticky note (9) itself and does not follow the movement of the curved tape (23) itself. However, when the sticky note tape (10) is "aligned with the separation roller (12)" and the tape (23) itself bends, if the rigidity of the sticky note (9) makes it somewhat difficult to maintain a straight line, there is a very rare possibility that the sticky note (9) may follow the movement of the curved tape (23) itself, resulting in a phenomenon in which the tape does not peel off. The objective is to solve this problem by providing a sticky note tape that reduces the possibility of the sticky note (9) following the movement of the curved tape (23) itself, resulting in a phenomenon in which the sticky note does not peel off, when the sticky note tape (10) is "aligned with the separation roller (12)" and the tape (23) itself bends (Problem A1).

Next, we will describe the second problem. The sticky note transfer tool in Patent Document 1 also states the following: Item [0024] "The adhesive used is a weakly adhesive, reusable type that can be peeled off and reapplied after application," and "each sticky note tape has about 120 sticky notes," and "unused sticky note tape has been stored on a reel for over 14 years and 6 months." When the "prototype sticky note applicator" was inspected, "not a single sticky note had fallen off the tape, and no deformation was found in the tape or sticky notes." "The pressure roller was rotated. The separation roller peeled the sticky notes off the unused sticky note tape that had been unwound from the reel, but they peeled well and no abnormalities were found." "The peeled sticky notes were pressed against the surface (paper) with the pressure roller, and they stuck well," but "the adhesive strength had weakened slightly. It is presumed that the slight weakening in adhesive strength was due to the individual sticky notes, and not to a deterioration in the functionality of the sticky note applicator." Item [0030] states that "in the case of long-term storage, sufficient consideration must be given to the durability of the adhesive strength." In other words, the sticky note transfer tool (1) is a sticky note attachment tool that attaches sticky notes from sticky note tape (10), which is made by attaching sticky notes coated with adhesive to tape, to paper or the like. However, when it was used after being stored for more than 14 years and 6 months, the adhesive strength of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape (10) had weakened slightly, and it was necessary to give sufficient consideration to the durability of the adhesive strength when storing the sticky note for long periods of time.

The sticky note transfer tool (1) described in Patent Document 1 had a slightly weakened adhesive strength of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape (10), and was stored in an environment that was not particularly prone to vibration. However, in reality, the sticky note transfer tool (1) is used in situations where it is easily exposed to vibration, such as when it is carried around. In such an environment where vibration is present, if the adhesive strength of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape is weak, some of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape may fall off. Furthermore, if the sticky note tape is dropped and subjected to impact while being carried around, if the adhesive strength of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape is weak, some of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape may fall off. In other words, there is a problem with sticky note tape: in an environment where vibration is present, such as when it is carried around, some of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape may fall off. Furthermore, if the sticky note tape is dropped and subjected to impact while being carried around, some of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape may fall off. The objective is to solve the above problem by providing a sticky note tape that reduces the risk of some of the sticky notes falling off the tape when the tape is subjected to vibrations, such as when being carried around, and also reduces the risk of some of the sticky notes falling off the tape when the tape is dropped and subjected to impact while being carried around (Problem A2).

Next, we will describe the third problem. Furthermore, when the sticky note tape is touched with a hand when adjusting it with the sticky note transfer tool (1), or when it is touched unintentionally with a hand, etc., if the adhesive strength of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape is weak, some of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape may fall off. In other words, when the sticky note tape is touched with a hand when adjusting it with the sticky note transfer tool (1), or when it is touched unintentionally with a hand, etc., if the adhesive strength of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape is weak, some of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape may fall off. The objective is to solve this problem by providing a sticky note tape that reduces the risk of some of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape falling off when it is touched with a hand when adjusting it with the sticky note transfer tool (1), or when it is touched unintentionally with a hand, etc. (Problem A3).

According to the present invention, the above problem is solved as follows:

The sticky note transfer tool with built-in sticky note tape comprises a sticky note tape in which a sticky note coated with an adhesive layer is superimposed on one side of a strip-shaped substrate, the adhesive layer side of the sticky note being placed on the surface where the sticky note is superimposed on the substrate, the sticky note being provided so that it can be peeled off from the substrate, and the adhesive layer being arranged so that the sticky note remains adhesive even after it is peeled off from the substrate, and a sticky note transfer tool that sticks the sticky note to a transfer surface, characterized in that the length of the sticky note in the longitudinal direction of the substrate is set to be longer than the shortest length from the center of the separation roller of the sticky note transfer tool that separates the sticky note from the substrate to the transfer surface to which the sticky note is stuck.

The sticky note transfer tool with built-in sticky note tape is characterized in that a pseudo adhesive layer for pseudo adhesion is applied to the sticky note, the pseudo adhesive layer side of the sticky note is arranged on the surface where the sticky note is superimposed on the base material, and the pseudo adhesive layer that does not show adhesiveness after the sticky note is peeled off from the base material is arranged.

The pseudo-adhesive layer is a sticky note transfer tool with a built-in sticky note tape, which is pseudo-adhered by applying pressure or heat.

According to the present invention, the following effects are achieved.
(1) In a sticky note tape used with a sticky note transfer tool that attaches sticky notes to a receiving surface, a sticky note coated with an adhesive layer is superimposed on one side of a strip-shaped substrate, the adhesive layer side of the sticky note is placed on the surface where the sticky note is superimposed on the substrate, the sticky note is provided so that it can be peeled off from the substrate, and the adhesive layer is placed so that the sticky note remains adhesive even after it has been peeled off from the substrate, the length of the sticky note in the longitudinal direction of the substrate is set to be longer than the shortest length from the center of the separation roller of the sticky note transfer tool that separates the sticky note from the substrate to the receiving surface to which the sticky note is attached, so that even if it is somewhat difficult to maintain a straight shape due to the rigidity of the sticky note, it has the effect of reducing the very rare possibility of the phenomenon occurring where the sticky note follows the movement of the curved tape alone and does not peel off (Effect A1 - Example 1).
Furthermore, the sticky note tape has a pseudo-adhesive layer applied to the sticky note, the pseudo-adhesive layer side of the sticky note placed on the surface where the sticky note is placed on the substrate, and even if the pseudo-adhesive layer is placed so that it does not show adhesiveness after the sticky note is peeled off from the substrate, the length of the sticky note in the longitudinal direction of the substrate is set to be longer than the shortest length from the center of the separation roller of the sticky note transfer tool that separates the sticky note from the substrate to the transfer surface to which the sticky note is attached, so there is an effect that the possibility of the phenomenon occurring where the sticky note does not peel off can be reduced (Effect 7 - Example 1).
Furthermore, even if the sticky note tape has an adhesive layer that uses a slightly stronger adhesive, roughly twice as strong as the weak adhesive of current commercially available products, the length of the sticky note in the longitudinal direction of the substrate is set to be greater than the shortest distance from the center of the separation roller of the sticky note transfer tool that separates the sticky note from the substrate to the transfer surface to which the sticky note is attached, thereby reducing the possibility of the phenomenon of the sticky note not peeling off (Effect 8 - Example 1).
(2) A pseudo-adhesive layer that is pseudo-bonded is applied to the sticky note, the pseudo-adhesive layer side of the sticky note is placed on the surface where the sticky note is placed on the base material, and the pseudo-adhesive layer is placed so that it does not show adhesiveness after the sticky note is peeled off from the base material. This has the effect of reducing the risk that some of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape will fall off when the sticky note transfer tool is used in an environment where it is subjected to vibrations such as when being carried around, and also reducing the possibility that some of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape will fall off when it is dropped and subjected to impact while being carried around (Effect A2 - Example 1).
Similarly, a pseudo-adhesive layer that is pseudo-bonded is applied to the sticky note, the pseudo-adhesive layer side of the sticky note is placed on the surface where the sticky note is superimposed on the base material, and the pseudo-adhesive layer that does not show adhesiveness after the sticky note is peeled off from the base material is placed, so there is an effect that it is possible to reduce the risk of some of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape falling off when touching them with a hand when adjusting the sticky note tape with a sticky note transfer tool, or when touching them unintentionally with a hand, etc. (Effect A3 - Example 1).
A pseudo-adhesive layer that is pseudo-bonded is applied to the sticky note, the pseudo-adhesive layer side of the sticky note is placed on the surface where the sticky note is placed on the base material, and the pseudo-adhesive layer is placed so that it does not show adhesiveness after the sticky note is peeled off from the base material. Therefore, when the material used for the sticky note is a film such as PET or PVC, or even if the material used for the sticky note is paper and is thicker than current commercially available products or has slightly greater elasticity, it is not possible to completely deny the possibility that the sticky note on the base material will not be able to be held, and there is an effect of further reducing the risk of the sticky note falling off the tape (Effect 2 - Example 1).
(3) The adhesive layer is placed on one end of the sticky note, and the pseudo-adhesive layer is placed on the other end of the sticky note, so the adhesive layer and the pseudo-adhesive layer do not mix, and the inherent functions can be reliably exerted (Effect 3 - Example 1).
(4) The pseudo-adhesive layer is pseudo-bonded by applying pressure or heat. The pseudo-adhesive layer normally has no adhesive strength at room temperature and normal pressure, but by applying pressure or heat, adhesive strength is imparted to the layer, bonding the substrate and the sticky note. After bonding, the sticky note can be peeled off from the substrate, and at room temperature, it does not re-adhere after peeling, and has the effect of not exhibiting adhesiveness after peeling. (Effect 1 - Example 1)

The following describes in detail the embodiments of the present invention based on the accompanying drawings. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below. Furthermore, with regard to the numbers assigned to each problem described in the above section (Problems to be Solved by the Invention), for example, "A1" in (Problem A1) represents the problem number. Furthermore, with regard to the numbers assigned to each effect described in the above section (Effects of the Invention), the numbers are written in a form corresponding to the numbers assigned to each problem. For example, the number assigned to the effect corresponding to (Problem A1) is (Effect A1-Example 1), with "Example 1" representing Example 1. This is also written in the entire specification. Note that, for effects described in the specification that do not have a corresponding problem number in the above section (Problems to be Solved by the Invention) or the specification, they are written as follows: For example, the first number "1" in (Effect 1-1) represents Example 1, and the second number following the "-" represents the consecutive number.

Each embodiment of the present invention will now be described. Some of the figures will be explained. Figure 1 is a simplified diagram for explaining Example 1, with some parts such as the sticky note (9) omitted. Figures 2, 8, and 11 are top views of portions of unused sticky note tapes (10), (10a), (10b), and (10c) from each example. Note that Figure 2 is a common view for Examples 1 and 2. Figure 3 is a cross-section of Example 1 taken along line A1-A2 in Figure 2, seen from the Y direction; Figure 4 is a cross-section of Example 1 taken along line B1-B2 in Figure 2, seen from the Y1 direction; Figure 6 is a cross-section of Example 2 taken along line B1-B2 in Figure 2, seen from the Y1 direction; and Figure 9 is a cross-section of Example 3 taken along line A1b-A2b in Figure 8, seen from the Yb direction. Also, Figure 5 is a top view of a portion of sticky note tape (10) with no sticky note placed and the sticky note (9) of Figure 2 of Example 1 removed, Figure 7 is a top view of a portion of sticky note tape (10a) with no sticky note placed and the sticky note (9a) of Figure 2 of Example 2 removed, and Figure 10 is a top view of a portion of sticky note tape (10b) with no sticky note placed and the sticky note (9b) of Figure 8 of Example 3 removed.

Note that in order to explain the relationship between the sticky note tape of the present invention and the sticky note transfer device, it is necessary to describe the sticky note transfer device of Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Application No. 2019-138410) described in the "Background Art" section. Therefore, for convenience, the numbers described in the "Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention" and other sections are the same as the numbers described for the sticky note transfer device of Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Application No. 2019-138410). Therefore, for example, the "Sticky Note Tape (10)" of the sticky note tape of Patent Document 1 and the "Sticky Note Tape (10)" of Example 1 of the present invention are given the same number. Also, for example, the "Sticky Note (9)" of the sticky note tape of Patent Document 1 and the "Sticky Note (9)" of Example 1 of the present invention are given the same number.

Note that for convenience, the "tape (23) without sticky notes (9) attached" in Patent Document 1 has been replaced with the term "substrate (23)" in this invention. Please note that this mixed description may be confusing in some places.

Next, the specification will provide additional information on the meanings of the terms used. A "transfer tool" is a tool used to transfer materials such as "solid glue," "liquid glue," "adhesive," "adhesive tape," "adhesive-free tape," and other transfer targets such as film or paper. A sticky note transfer tool is also classified as a transfer tool because it has the same function of transferring, as well as a similar form. These sticky notes are also coated with adhesive, and are therefore listed as being included in the "etc." of transfer targets.

In general, an "adhesive" is a liquid before use that becomes solid when applied, while an "adhesive" is something that has both liquid and solid properties and always maintains a stable wet-like state. The "wet-like state" of an "adhesive" refers to, for example, a sticky, soft state both before and after application. Furthermore, an "adhesive layer" refers to a layer formed from an adhesive, and a "pseudo-adhesive layer" refers to a layer formed from a pseudo-adhesive.

Next, let's talk about "sandwiching." The term "sandwiching" is not listed in the Kojien dictionary. It is listed in the Patent Technical Glossary, 2nd Edition (Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun). It is described as follows: "sandwiching" means to sandwich something. To sandwich something between two parts. Next, let's talk about "roller." The Kojien dictionary contains a listing for the term "roller." It is described as follows: "Roller" is primarily a cylindrical object that rolls. A roll.

Next, we will describe Example 1, sticky tape (10). Example 1, sticky tape (10), is shown in Figures 1 to 5 as follows. In Figures 1 to 5, a sticky note (9) coated with an adhesive layer (48) is superimposed on one side (47) of a strip-shaped substrate (23), with the adhesive layer (48) side of the sticky note (9) positioned on the side (47) where the sticky note (9) is superimposed on the substrate (23).

The sticky note (9) is removably attached to the substrate (23). The adhesive layer (48) is arranged so that the sticky note (9) remains adhesive even after it has been peeled off from the substrate (23).

Note that "one side (47) of the strip-shaped substrate (23)" and "the surface (47) where the substrate (23) and the sticky note (9) are superimposed" refer to the same surface. Furthermore, the sticky note (9) is positioned so that the adhesive layer (48) of the sticky note (9) faces the surface (47) where the sticky note (9) is superimposed on the substrate (23).

Materials for the substrate (23): Examples of raw pulp include wood pulp, non-wood pulp, and deinked pulp. Examples of wood pulp include chemical pulp such as hardwood kraft pulp and softwood kraft pulp, as well as semi-chemical pulp and mechanical pulp. Examples of deinked pulp include recycled paper. Kraft paper, fine paper, glassine paper, parchment paper, rayon paper, coated paper, and the like may also be used. For example, glassine paper coated with silicone may be used. A resin film may also be used. The materials for the substrate (23) are not particularly limited to these. A release agent may be applied to the surface where the substrate and sticky note are superimposed to facilitate easy release of the sticky note from the substrate. Examples of release agents that may be used include silicone, long-chain alkyl polymers, polyolefins, alkyd resins, and fluorine compounds. The release agent is not particularly limited to these. The thickness of the substrate (23) is not particularly limited, but should be approximately 0.012 to 0.040 mm. The thickness, material, etc. of the substrate (23) used for the sticky note (9) should preferably be similar to that of various currently commercially available transfer tools.

Furthermore, the sticky note (9) is a typical, general sticky note that can be written on with a pencil or the like, and is preferably made of paper. Examples of materials for the sticky note (9) include fine paper, colored fine paper, medium-quality paper, coated paper, art paper, Kent paper, non-carbon paper, construction paper, kraft paper, glassine paper, parchment paper, and rayon paper. However, there are no particular limitations, and the sticky note (9) may be made of special films such as PET and PVC, which are primarily used for adhesive stickers and cannot be written on with a pencil or the like. Specific examples of resin films include polypropylene, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polystyrene, polyamide, and polyurethane. Furthermore, although not particularly limited, the thickness of the paper sticky note (9) is preferably approximately 0.08 to 0.1 mm, and is preferably about the same thickness as various currently commercially available transfer tools.

The sticky note (9) is coated with a re-stickable and removable adhesive (8). An adhesive layer (48) made of the re-stickable and removable adhesive (8) is applied. "Adhesive layer" refers to a layer formed from an adhesive. Re-stickable and removable adhesives (8) are generally weakly adhesive, considering repeated use. The adhesive (8) used for the sticky note (9) is similar to current commercially available weakly adhesive re-stickable types that can be attached, peeled off, and re-attached.

In addition, sticky notes are generally attached using fingers or other means, and are assumed to be removed once their original purpose has been achieved and they are no longer needed. To facilitate easy removal, the adhesive (8) on commercially available sticky notes (9) does not have a strong adhesive strength, and this sticky note (9) will also be similar. The adhesive (8) used in sticky notes (9) will be similar to that of current commercially available products. The adhesive (8) used in sticky notes (9) is preferably a repositionable type that can be peeled off and reattached after application, and is preferably one with a low adhesive strength. The adhesive (8) is composed primarily of a water-soluble emulsion type or solvent-based solvent-type acrylic, or a resin such as a silicone, rubber, polyester, polyurethane, or polyethylene resin. More specifically, the adhesive may be (meth)acrylic acid resin, (meth)acrylic acid ester resin, or a copolymer thereof, styrene-butadiene copolymer, natural rubber, casein, gelatin, rosin ester, terpene resin, phenolic resin, styrene resin, chroman-indene resin, polyvinyl ether, silicone resin, or the like, as well as alpha-cyanoacrylate, silicone, maleimide, styrene, polyolefin, resorcinol, or polyvinyl ether. The adhesive (8) may be of an organic solvent-soluble type, an organic solvent-dispersed type, a water-dispersed type, or a water-soluble type. Furthermore, since the adhesive (8) is required to have properties such as no adhesive residue on the receiving surface (attachment surface) and reusability, the adhesive layer (48) contains a particulate adhesive component, and the adhesive layer (48) is formed by dispersing a plurality of spherical particles. Dispersing the spherical particles facilitates peeling and reduces the adhesive layer (48) from remaining on the receiving surface (attachment surface). The spherical particles are preferably spherical, elliptical, needle-like, or flat particles, but are not particularly limited. The thickness of the adhesive layer (48) is preferably 3 μm or more and 300 μm or less, but is not particularly limited. For example, it may be 3 μm or more and 100 μm or less. Specifically, adhesives that can be used for re-peel, etc. are preferred.

The adhesive (8) is not applied to the entire surface of the sticky note (9), but is applied to approximately one-third of the length of the sticky note (9) from the pressure roller (13) and separation roller (12) side (not from the gear side). However, this is not particularly limited. It may be applied from the gear side.

Furthermore, the sticky note tape (10) of Example 1 is shown in Figures 1 to 5 as follows: It is a sticky note tape (10) used with a sticky note transfer tool (1) that affixes a sticky note (9) to a transfer surface (16).

An unused sticky note tape (10) has a sticky note (9) coated with adhesive (8) attached to a base material (23).

Next, to explain the relationship between the sticky note tape (10) and sticky note transfer tool (1) of Example 1, the sticky note transfer tool (1) of Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Application No. 2019-138410) will be described as an example. As shown in Figures 12 to 16, the sticky note transfer tool (1) has a main container (7). The transfer tool includes a supply reel (3) from which the tape (23) before transfer is unwound, a take-up reel (5) from which the tape (4) after transfer is wound up, and interlocking means (6) ((6A) (6B) (6C)) for interlocking the supply reel (3) and the take-up reel (5). The main container (7) also includes the following: A supply reel (3) is arranged from which unused sticky note tape (10) is unwound, with sticky notes (9) coated with adhesive (8) attached to the tape (23). A take-up reel (5) is provided to wind up used sticky note tape (11). A separation roller (12), a pressure roller (13), a driven roller (14), and an auxiliary roller (15) are rotatably provided. The sticky note tape (10) fed from the feed reel (3) is curved along the separation roller (12), causing the sticky note (9) to peel off from the sticky note tape (10). The separation roller (12) is provided between the feed reel (3) and the take-up reel (5) and near the pressure roller (13). The pressure roller (13) is provided to press the sticky note (9) peeled off from the sticky note tape (10) against a transfer surface (16). An interlocking means (17) is provided to interlock the pressure roller (13) and the driven roller (14). A driven roller (14) is disposed between the supply reel (3) and the take-up reel (5). The auxiliary roller (15) is disposed opposite the driven roller (14). The sticky note tape (10) dispensed from the supply reel (3) is sandwiched between the driven roller (14) and the auxiliary roller (15).

Next, the operation of the sticky note transfer tool (1) will be explained. The driven roller (14) rotates as the pressure roller (13) rotates while being pressed against the transfer surface (16). The sticky note tape (10) sandwiched between the driven roller (14) and the auxiliary roller (15) is driven by the rotation of the driven roller (14). The separation roller (12) peels off the sticky note (9) from the unused sticky note tape (10) unwound from the supply reel (3). The peeled sticky note (9) is pressed against the transfer surface (16) by the pressure roller (13). The used sticky note tape (11) is taken up by the take-up reel (5). The sticky note transfer tool (1) sticks the sticky note (9) on the transfer surface (16).

Next, a supplementary explanation of operation is provided. In Figures 14 to 16, the sticky note transfer tool (1) is grasped with the hand or the like, and the pressure roller (13) is pressed against the paper or other surface to which the note is to be attached, i.e., the transfer surface (16), and the sticky note transfer tool (1) is moved backward as shown by arrow B, causing the pressure roller (13) to rotate clockwise as shown by arrow R, which in turn causes the second drive gear (33) integrally formed with the pressure roller (13) to similarly rotate clockwise, the third driven gear (34) meshing with the second drive gear (33) to rotate counterclockwise, the fourth driven gear (35) meshing with the third driven gear (34) to rotate clockwise, and finally the fifth driven gear (36) meshing with the fourth driven gear (35) to rotate counterclockwise. The driven roller (14), which is integral with the fifth driven gear (36), also rotates counterclockwise. In other words, the interlocking means (17) causes the pressing roller (13) and the driven roller (14) to rotate in tandem.

The sticky note tape (10) sandwiched between the driven roller (14) and the auxiliary roller (15) moves from the supply reel (3) side to the take-up reel (5) side (arrow Z) as the driven roller (14) rotates. In other words, the unused sticky note tape (10) is driven by the rotation of the driven roller (14). In this case, the auxiliary roller (15) also rotates clockwise at the same time. As the unused sticky note tape (10) moves, the supply reel (3) also rotates counterclockwise at the same time, as shown by arrow L.

Next, the first drive gear (6A) integrally formed with the supply reel (3) similarly rotates counterclockwise, and the first driven gear (6B) meshing with the first drive gear (6A) rotates clockwise, and then the second driven gear (6C) meshing with the first driven gear (6B) rotates counterclockwise. Then, the take-up reel (5) integrally formed with the second driven gear (6C) similarly rotates counterclockwise. In other words, the interlocking means (6) causes the supply reel (3) and take-up reel (5) to rotate in tandem.

When the take-up reel (5) rotates counterclockwise, the used sticky note tape (11) is wound onto the take-up reel (5), and the used sticky note tape (11) moves from the supply reel (3) side toward the take-up reel (5) side (arrow K).

At the same time, the sticky note tape slides between the pressure roller (13) and the separation roller (12). As the sticky note tape slides along the separation roller (12), the sticky note (9) on the unused sticky note tape (10) is peeled off from the tape (23) of the unused sticky note tape (10) without being linked to the movement of the tape (23) of the unused sticky note tape (10). In other words, the separation roller (12) peels off the sticky note (9) from the unused sticky note tape (10) reeled out from the reel (3).

As the sticky note applicator (1) is moved backward as shown by arrow B, the peeled sticky note (9) moves forward between the underside of the pressure roller (13) and the paper surface to which it is to be attached, where it is pressed against the pressure roller (13) and attached to the paper surface. In other words, the peeled sticky note (9) is pressed against the transfer surface (16) by the pressure roller (13). The sticky note (9) is attached to the transfer surface (16). Then, as it is attached to the paper surface, only the tape (23) of the used sticky note-attached tape (11) from which the sticky note (9) has been peeled is taken up onto the take-up reel (5).

Next, we will continue with the problems of the sticky note transfer tool (1) in Patent Document 1, Patent Application No. 2019-138410. Note that, although redundant, these are described to correspond to the problems described in the "Problems the Invention Aims to Solve." The first problem will be described. In the sticky note transfer tool (1) in Patent Document 1, the "pressing roller (13)" is "rotated," and "the sticky note (9) is peeled off from the sticky note tape (10) by curving the sticky note tape (10) unwound from the supply reel (3) along the separation roller (12)," and "the peeled sticky note (9) is pressed against the transfer surface (16) by the pressing roller (13)," thereby "affixing" the sticky note. In this case, when "the sticky note tape (10) is placed along the separation roller (12)," typically only the tape (23) itself bends, and the sticky note (9) maintains its straight shape due to its own rigidity and does not follow the movement of the curved tape (23) itself, resulting in separation. However, when "the sticky note tape (10) is placed along the separation roller (12)," if the rigidity of the sticky note (9) makes it somewhat difficult for the tape (23) itself to maintain its straight shape, there is a problem in that, in rare cases, the sticky note (9) may follow the movement of the curved tape (23) itself, resulting in a failure to separate. The objective of this project is to solve this problem by providing a sticky note tape that reduces the possibility of the sticky note (9) following the movement of the curved tape (23) itself, resulting in a failure to separate, when "the sticky note tape (10) is placed along the separation roller (12)," resulting in a failure to separate (Problem A1).

Next, we will describe the sticky note tape (10) of Example 1. The sticky note tape (10) of Example 1 is shown in Figures 1 and 2 as follows. In Figures 1 and 2, the sticky note tape (10) has a length (H) of the sticky note (9) in the longitudinal direction (arrow E) of the substrate (23) that is greater than the shortest length (M) from the center (O) of the separation roller (12) of the sticky note transfer tool (1) that separates the sticky note (9) from the substrate (23) to the transfer surface (16A) (16B) to which the sticky note (9) is affixed.

The center (E) of the separation roller (12) is the center of the circle of the circular separation roller (12), and is the central point. It is also the center of the support shaft of the separation roller (12).

Next, the effect on the first problem will be described.
The sticky note transfer tool (1) of Patent Document 1, Japanese Patent Application No. 2019-138410, rotates a pressing roller (13) to curve the sticky note tape (10) unwound from the supply reel (3) along the separation roller (12), thereby peeling off the sticky note (9) from the sticky note tape (10). However, when the sticky note tape (10) is curved along the separation roller (12), Example 1 does not change the length (H) of the sticky note (9) in the longitudinal direction (arrow E) of the substrate (23). Since the distance (M) is set to be greater than the shortest distance (M) from the center (O) of the separation roller (12) of the sticky note transfer tool (1) that separates the sticky note (9) from the transfer surface (16A) (16B) to which the sticky note (9) is attached, even if the sticky note (9) is somewhat difficult to maintain in a straight line due to its rigidity, the tip side (46) of the sticky note (9) comes into contact with the transfer surface (16A) (16B), is sandwiched between the pressing roller (13) and the transfer surface (16), and is pressed against the transfer surface (16) by the pressing roller (13) to be attached. In other words, in Example 1, the length (H) of the sticky note (9) in the longitudinal direction (arrow E) of the substrate (23) is set to be greater than the shortest length (M) from the center (E) of the separation roller (12) of the sticky note transfer tool (1) that separates the sticky note (9) from the substrate (23) to the transfer surface (16A) (16B) to which the sticky note (9) is attached. Therefore, in cases where it is somewhat difficult to maintain a straight shape due to the rigidity of the sticky note (9), it is possible to reduce the possibility that the sticky note (9) will follow the movement of the curved tape (23) alone, resulting in a phenomenon where the sticky note (9) does not peel off. (Effect A1 - Example 1)

Next, we will explain the case where "maintaining a straight shape is somewhat difficult depending on the rigidity of the sticky note (9)." In the sticky note transfer device (1) of Patent Document 1, Patent Application No. 2019-138410, the sticky note (9) on the sticky note tape (10) is straight until just before "the sticky note tape (10) unwound from the supply reel (3) is curved along the separation roller (12)." When "the sticky note tape (10) is curved along the separation roller (12)," a very slight, temporary bend may occur in part of the sticky note (9). However, it is not an extreme bend. Overall, it remains straight. This state is being described. Since the bending is slight, not extreme, in Example 1, the issue can be resolved by making the length (H) of the sticky note (9) in the longitudinal direction (arrow E) of the substrate (23) greater than the shortest length (M) from the center (E) of the separation roller (12) of the sticky note transfer tool (1) that separates the sticky note (9) from the substrate (23) to the transfer surface (16A) (16B) to which the sticky note (9) is affixed.

The sticky note transfer tool (1) in Patent Document 1, Patent Application No. 2019-138410, states the following: Paragraph [0038] of Patent Document 1 lists three "mechanical factors for 'peeling' and 'location'," and the third, in Figure 10 of Patent Document 1, states that "∠ aiu is an angle less than approximately 90 degrees," and "the straight line kai is approximately smaller than half the dimension of the side of the sticky note affixed to the sticky note tape (10) that is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the tape," but "this is not particularly limited." In other words, while the relationship between the "straight line kai" and "the dimension of the side of the sticky note that is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the tape" is described, it is "not particularly limited" and is written for reference purposes only. Furthermore, paragraph [0015] of Patent Document 1 states, "The thickness of the sticky notes in each figure is intentionally exaggerated for clarity," and paragraph [0038] of Patent Document 1 states, "FIG. 10 is a simplified diagram for explaining Examples 1 and 2." In other words, please note that the size of the sticky notes in the figures is also shown for reference only. Regarding the "separation roller of a sticky note transfer tool that separates sticky notes from a substrate," any tool that affixes sticky notes to a transfer surface and has a similar function is considered to apply to the sticky note tapes (10), (10a), (10b), and (10c). The Kojien dictionary defines the term "roller" as "primarily cylindrical," and because it is "primarily," it does not necessarily have to be cylindrical, and there are no particular limitations on its shape. Furthermore, while a "roller" is rotatable, even a non-rotatable roller may still function as a separator, "separating sticky notes from a substrate."

Note that Example 1 achieved remarkable results as a result of pursuing the above-mentioned features of the present invention in light of Problem 1. The sticky note transfer device in Patent Document 1, Patent Application No. 2019-138410, does not state anything about the above-mentioned configuration of the present invention. It is believed that these configurations are difficult and would not be easily accomplished by a person skilled in the art. Furthermore, the sticky note transfer device in Patent Document 1, Patent Application No. 2019-138410, does not state anything about the features of Example 1 of the present invention that achieve remarkable effects. It is believed that the features of Example 1 of the present invention that achieve remarkable effects are not design details that a person skilled in the art would easily conceive of and appropriately implement.

Next, we will continue to describe the problems of the sticky note transfer tool (1) in Patent Document 1, Patent Application No. 2019-138410. Although it overlaps, it is described in a way that corresponds to the problem described in the "Problem that the invention aims to solve." The second problem will be described. The sticky note transfer tool in Patent Document 1 also states the following: Item [0024] "The adhesive used is a weakly adhesive, reusable type that can be peeled off and reapplied after application," and "each sticky note tape has about 120 sticky notes," and "unused sticky note tape has been stored on a reel for over 14 years and 6 months." When the "prototype sticky note applicator" was inspected, "not a single sticky note had fallen off the tape, and no deformation was found in the tape or sticky notes." "The pressure roller was rotated. The separation roller peeled the sticky notes off the unused sticky note tape that had been unwound from the reel, but they peeled well and no abnormalities were found." "The peeled sticky notes were pressed against the surface (paper) with the pressure roller, and they stuck well," but "the adhesive strength had weakened slightly. It is presumed that the slight weakening in adhesive strength was due to the individual sticky notes, and not to a deterioration in the functionality of the sticky note applicator." Item [0030] states that "in the case of long-term storage, sufficient consideration must be given to the durability of the adhesive strength." In other words, the sticky note transfer tool (1) is a sticky note attachment tool that attaches sticky notes from sticky note tape (10), which is made by attaching sticky notes coated with adhesive to tape, to paper or the like. However, when it was used after being stored for more than 14 years and 6 months, the adhesive strength of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape (10) had weakened slightly, and it was necessary to give sufficient consideration to the durability of the adhesive strength when storing the sticky note for long periods of time.

The sticky note tape (10) of the sticky note transfer tool (1) described in Patent Document 1 had a slight weakening of the adhesive strength of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape (10), and was stored in an environment that was not particularly prone to vibration. However, in reality, the sticky note transfer tool (1) is used in situations such as when it is carried around, and is therefore used in an environment prone to vibration. In such an environment where vibration is present, if the adhesive strength of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape is weak, there is a risk that some of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape will fall off. Furthermore, if the sticky note tape is dropped and subjected to impact while being carried around, there is a risk that some of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape will fall off. In other words, there is a problem with sticky note tape: in environments where vibrations such as when the tape is being carried, some of the sticky notes may fall off the tape; and even if the tape is dropped and subjected to impact while being carried, some of the sticky notes may fall off the tape. The objective is to solve this problem by providing a sticky note tape that reduces the risk of some of the sticky notes falling off the tape in environments where vibrations such as when the tape is being carried, and that reduces the risk of some of the sticky notes falling off the tape even if the tape is dropped and subjected to impact while being carried (Problem A2).

Next, we will describe the third problem. Furthermore, when the sticky note tape is touched with a hand when adjusting it with the sticky note transfer tool (1), or when it is touched unintentionally with a hand, etc., if the adhesive strength of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape is weak, some of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape may fall off. In other words, when the sticky note tape is touched with a hand when adjusting it with the sticky note transfer tool (1), or when it is touched unintentionally with a hand, etc., if the adhesive strength of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape is weak, some of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape may fall off. The objective is to solve this problem by providing a sticky note tape that reduces the risk of some of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape falling off when it is touched with a hand when adjusting it with the sticky note transfer tool (1), or when it is touched unintentionally with a hand, etc. (Problem A3).

Furthermore, the sticky tape (10) of Example 1 is configured as follows. The sticky tape (10) of Example 1 is configured as follows in Figures 2, 4, and 5. A pseudo-adhesive layer (49) that provides pseudo-adhesion is applied to the sticky note (9), and the pseudo-adhesive layer (49) side of the sticky note (9) is placed on the surface (47) where the sticky note (9) is superimposed on the base material (23). The pseudo-adhesive layer (49) is arranged so that it does not exhibit adhesiveness after the sticky note (9) is peeled from the base material (23).

Note that "the adhesive layer (48) side of the sticky note (9) is placed on the surface (47) where the sticky note (9) is placed on the base material (23)" and "the pseudo-adhesive layer (49) side of the sticky note (9) is placed on the surface (47) where the sticky note (9) is placed on the base material (23)" refer to the same surface, but the locations where each layer is placed are different.

The term "pseudo adhesive layer" refers to a layer formed from a pseudo adhesive. The pseudo adhesive layer (49) pseudo-bonds the substrate (23) and sticky note (9) and describes a layer that achieves an adhesive state in which the substrate (23) and sticky note (9) are easily peeled when a peeling force is applied between them. The pseudo adhesive layer (49) is formed on the surface where the sticky note (9) is superimposed on the substrate (23). The pseudo adhesive layer (49) bonds the substrate (23) and sticky note (9), allowing the sticky note (9) to be peeled from the substrate (23), preventing re-adhesion after peeling, and is made of a material that does not exhibit adhesive properties after peeling. Therefore, the pseudo adhesive layer (49) differs from the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (48) in that it does not serve a purpose such as temporary adhesion.

Examples of pseudo-adhesives include thermoplastic resins such as vinyl acetate, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer, urethane, acrylic, and cellulose resin, rubber-based adhesives, and adhesives made from mixtures thereof. Other examples of pseudo-adhesives include hot-melt pseudo-adhesives in which silicone is added to a hot-melt adhesive to reduce re-adhesion, natural or synthetic rubber-based, silicone-based, polyurethane-based, polyester-based, and organic solvent-based pseudo-adhesives. Pseudo-adhesives may contain particulate fillers. Examples of particulate fillers include synthetic silica, starch, and talc. Examples of pseudo-adhesives include emulsion-based non-peeling adhesives blended with known particulate fillers such as zinc oxide, titanium oxide, silica, and calcium carbonate. Other examples include water-soluble emulsion-based pseudo-adhesives, as well as aqueous emulsions of polypropylene-vinyl acetate copolymers, also known as temporary adhesives.
The adhesive strength may be adjusted by using a release agent and a sealant in combination.

The pseudo-adhesive layer (49) is formed so as not to re-adhere after peeling and does not exhibit adhesive properties after peeling, so after the sticky note (9) is peeled from the substrate (23), the pseudo-adhesive layer (49) may remain on either the substrate (23) or the sticky note (9). The pseudo-adhesive layer (49) may also be peeled in such a way that it undergoes cohesive failure and tears.

Furthermore, the sticky note tape (10) of Example 1 is configured as follows: The pseudo-adhesive layer (49) is designed to be pseudo-adhesive by applying pressure or heat.

The pseudo-adhesive layer (49) can be formed mainly by the following methods: Glue-type pseudo-adhesives include those based on synthetic or natural rubber, UV varnish, water-based emulsion, latex, etc.
The method of forming the pseudo-adhesive layer (49A) by the glue method involves applying the pseudo-adhesive to the surfaces to be formed, then placing the surfaces to be formed opposite each other and pressing them together by heating, pressure, etc. There are two methods: a first-gluing method and a second-gluing method.
Examples of film-type pseudo-adhesives include thermoplastic resins such as polyethylene resin, polystyrene resin, acrylic resin, natural rubber resin, vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, ultraviolet curing varnish, polyethylene terephthalate resin, polypropylene, etc. The film-type pseudo-adhesive layer (49B) can be formed by coating the surfaces of a film sheet made into a film with the pseudo-adhesive, arranging the surfaces to be formed opposite each other, and bonding them by heating, pressure, etc.
Examples of ultraviolet pseudo-adhesives include resin-containing liquid varnishes such as acrylic ester varnish and polyamide varnish, ultraviolet-curable varnish compositions, etc. The method for forming the ultraviolet pseudo-adhesive layer (49C) is to apply the pseudo-adhesive to the surface on which it is to be formed, and then cure it by irradiating it with active energy rays such as ultraviolet rays or electron beams.
The method for forming the pseudo-adhesive and pseudo-adhesive layer 49 is not particularly limited to these. The pseudo-adhesive layer 49 may also be pseudo-adhered by both heat and pressure.

Next, another effect will be described. The pseudo-adhesive layer (49) is pseudo-adhered by applying pressure or heat, but the effect of "by applying pressure or heat" will be described. The pseudo-adhesive layer (49) is designed not to adhere at room temperature. The pseudo-adhesive layer (49) normally has no adhesive strength at room temperature and normal pressure, but is given adhesive strength by applying pressure or heat, bonding the substrate (23) and the sticky note (9). After bonding, the sticky note (9) can be peeled from the substrate (23), and has the effect of not re-adhering after peeling at room temperature, and exhibiting no adhesive properties after peeling. (Effect 1 - Example 1). Note that room temperature is defined as 20±15°C according to the Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS Z8703).

Next, the effect on the second problem will be described. In Example 1, the sticky note tape (10) is applied with a pseudo-adhesive layer (49) that is pseudo-adhered to the sticky note (9), and the pseudo-adhesive layer (49) side of the sticky note (9) is placed on the surface (47) where the sticky note (9) is superimposed on the substrate (23), and the pseudo-adhesive layer (49) is placed so that it does not show adhesiveness after the sticky note (9) is peeled off from the substrate (23). Therefore, in an environment where vibrations are applied, such as when carrying a sticky note transfer tool, it is possible to reduce the risk of some sticky notes falling off from the sticky note tape, and also when the sticky note tape is dropped and subjected to impact while being carried, it is possible to reduce the possibility of some sticky notes falling off from the sticky note tape. (Effect A2 - Example 1).
Next, the effect on the third problem will be described. In Example 1, the sticky note tape (10) is applied with a pseudo-adhesive layer (49) that is pseudo-adhered to the sticky note (9), and the pseudo-adhesive layer (49) side of the sticky note (9) is placed on the surface (47) where the sticky note (9) is superimposed on the substrate (23), and the pseudo-adhesive layer (49) is placed so that it does not show adhesiveness after the sticky note (9) is peeled off from the substrate (23). Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to reduce the risk of some sticky notes from the sticky note tape falling off when touching it with a hand when adjusting the sticky note tape with a sticky note transfer tool, or when touching it unintentionally with a hand, etc. (Effect A3-Example 1).

Next, I will write about other issues and their effects.
For example, in the sticky note transfer device of Patent Document 1, Patent Application No. 2019-138410, even if the "thickness and material of the tape (23)" and "adhesive (8)" are comparable to those of currently available commercially available products, if the material used for the sticky note (9) is a film such as PET or PVC, or if the material used for the sticky note (9) is paper but is thicker than those of currently available commercially available products or has slightly greater elasticity, it cannot be completely ruled out that the sticky note (9) on the base material (23) may not be able to be held in place, and there is a problem in that it cannot be completely ruled out that there is no risk of the sticky note (9) falling off from the tape (23) when the sticky note tape (10) is unwound from the unwinding reel (3). However, in the sticky note tape (10) of Example 1, a pseudo-adhesive layer (49) that is pseudo-adhered is applied to the sticky note (9), and the pseudo-adhesive layer (49) side of the sticky note (9) is placed on the surface (47) where the sticky note (9) is superimposed on the base material (23), and the pseudo-adhesive layer (49) that does not show adhesiveness after the sticky note (9) is peeled off from the base material (23) is placed. Therefore, when the material used for the sticky note (9) is a film such as PET or PVC, or even if the material used for the sticky note (9) is paper, if it is thicker than current commercially available products or has slightly greater elasticity, it is not possible to completely deny the possibility that the sticky note (9) on the base material (23) cannot be held, and there is an effect of further reducing the risk of the sticky note (9) falling off from the tape (23) when the sticky note tape (10) is unwound from the unwind reel (3) (Effect 2 - Example 1).

Furthermore, as described above, in Example 1, the sticky tape (10) is formed by applying a pseudo-adhesive layer (49) to the sticky note (9), and the pseudo-adhesive layer (49) side of the sticky note (9) is placed on the surface (47) where the sticky note (9) is superimposed on the substrate (23), and the pseudo-adhesive layer (49) is placed so that it does not exhibit adhesive properties after the sticky note (9) is peeled off from the substrate (23). However, even if the pseudo-adhesive layer (49) is arranged, the sticky note transfer tool (1) of Patent Document 1, Japanese Patent Application No. 2019-138410, "rotates" the "pressing roller (13)" and "curves the sticky note tape (10) unwound from the unwinding reel (3) along the separation roller (12), thereby peeling off the sticky note (9) from the sticky note tape (10)." However, when the sticky note tape (10) is curved by "curving the sticky note tape (10) along the separation roller (12)," in Example 1, the sticky note transfer tool (1) of the substrate (23) is peeled off in the longitudinal direction (arrow E) of the substrate (23). The length (H) of the sticky note (9) is set to be greater than the shortest length (M) from the center (O) of the separation roller (12) of the sticky note transfer tool (1) that separates the sticky note (9) from the base material (23) to the transfer surface (16A) (16B) to which the sticky note (9) is attached, so there is little risk of it being difficult to peel off, and the tip side (46) of the sticky note (9) comes into contact with the transfer surface (16A) (16B), is sandwiched between the pressing roller (13) and the transfer surface (16), and is pressed against the transfer surface (16) by the pressing roller (13) to be attached. In other words, in Example 1, the length (H) of the sticky note (9) in the longitudinal direction (arrow E) of the substrate (23) is set to be greater than the shortest distance (M) from the center (E) of the separation roller (12) of the sticky note transfer tool (1) that separates the sticky note (9) from the substrate (23) to the transfer surface (16A) or (16B) to which the sticky note (9) is attached. Therefore, by applying a pseudo-adhesive layer (49) to the sticky note (9) and placing the pseudo-adhesive layer (49) side of the sticky note (9) on the surface (47) where the sticky note (9) is superimposed on the substrate (23), the possibility of the sticky note (9) not peeling from the substrate (23) can be reduced, even if the pseudo-adhesive layer (49) that does not exhibit adhesive properties is placed thereon. (Effect 7 - Example 1)

Next, we will describe Example 1, sticky tape (10). Example 1, sticky tape (10), is configured as follows in Figures 2 to 5. The adhesive layer (48) is disposed on one end side (50) of the sticky note (9). The pseudo-adhesive layer (49) is disposed on the other end side (51) of the sticky note (9).

Next, the effects will be described. The adhesive layer (48) is placed on one end side (50) of the sticky note (9), and the pseudo-adhesive layer (49) is placed on the other end side (51) of the sticky note (9). This prevents the adhesive layer (48) and the pseudo-adhesive layer (49) from mixing, ensuring that the original functions can be fully realized (Effect 3 - Example 1).

On the surface (47) where the sticky note (9) is placed on the substrate (23), the ratio of the total length (H) of the sticky note (9), which is the length (H) of the sticky note (9) in the longitudinal direction (arrow E) of the substrate (23), to the length (F) of the adhesive layer (48) in the longitudinal direction (arrow E) of the substrate (23), is approximately 100:92. Similarly, on the surface (47) where the sticky note (9) is placed on the substrate (23), the ratio of the total length (H) of the sticky note (9), which is the length (H) of the sticky note (9) in the longitudinal direction (arrow E) of the substrate (23), to the length (G) of the pseudo-adhesive layer (49) in the longitudinal direction (arrow E) of the substrate (23), is approximately 100:8. In other words, on the surface (47) where the sticky note (9) is placed on the base material (23), the ratio of the length (F) of the adhesive layer (48) to the length (G) of the pseudo-adhesive layer (49) is approximately 92:8. On the surface (47) where the sticky note (9) is placed on the base material (23), when the sticky note (9) is peeled off from the base material (23), the area where the pseudo-adhesive layer (49), which is slightly more difficult to peel off than the adhesive layer (48), is placed is small, very small, compared to the area where the adhesive layer (48), which is relatively easy to peel off, is placed. In the sticky note transfer tool (1) of Patent Document 1, Patent Application No. 2019-138410, the "pressing roller (13)" is "rotated" and "the sticky note tape (10) unwound from the unwinding reel (3) is curved along the separation roller (12), thereby peeling the sticky note (9) from the sticky note tape (10)." However, by making the area where the pseudo adhesive layer (49) is arranged small and very small, there is an effect that when the sticky note (9) is peeled off, it becomes easy to peel it off (Effect 4 - Example 1). Furthermore, by making the area where the pseudo-adhesive layer (49) is arranged very small, the surface (47) where the sticky note (9) is placed on the substrate (23) does not become excessively adhered to the substrate (23), and when "the sticky note tape (10) unwound from the unwinding reel (3) is curved along the separation roller (12)" in the sticky note transfer device (1) of Patent Document 1, Patent Application No. 2019-138410, the sticky note tape (10) easily follows the separation roller (12), resulting in good operability (Effect 5 - Example 1).

Furthermore, on the same sticky note, the pseudo-adhesive layer (49) is arranged in a position that will be peeled later than the adhesive layer (48) that is arranged in a position that will be peeled first in the longitudinal direction (arrow E) of the substrate (23). The adhesive layer (48) that allows the sticky note (9) to be peeled relatively easily from the substrate (23) is arranged first, and the pseudo-adhesive layer (49) that is slightly more difficult to peel than the adhesive layer (48) is arranged later. By arranging the adhesive layer (48) that allows the sticky note (9) to be peeled relatively easily from the substrate (23) first and the pseudo-adhesive layer (49) that is slightly more difficult to peel than the adhesive layer (48) later, the sticky note (9) can be easily peeled (Effect 6 - Example 1).

Next, we will describe Example 2, sticky tape (10a). Example 2, sticky tape (10a), is configured as follows in Figures 2, 6, and 7: The adhesive layer (48a) is disposed on one end side (50a) of the sticky note (9a). The pseudo-adhesive layer (49a) is disposed on the other end side (51a) of the sticky note (9a).

On the surface (47a) where the sticky note (9a) is placed on the substrate (23a), the ratio of the total length (H) of the sticky note (9a), which is the length (H) of the sticky note (9a) in the longitudinal direction (arrow E) of the substrate (23a), to the length (Fa) of the adhesive layer (48a) in the longitudinal direction (arrow E) of the substrate (23a) is approximately 100:84. Similarly, on the surface where the sticky note (9a) is placed on the substrate (23a), the ratio of the total length (H) of the sticky note (9a), which is the length (H) of the sticky note (9a) in the longitudinal direction (arrow E) of the substrate (23a), to the length (G) of the pseudo-adhesive layer (49a) in the longitudinal direction (arrow E) of the substrate (23a) is approximately 100:8. Furthermore, Example 2, unlike Example 1, has a gap (52) that is a space where no adhesive layer (48a) or pseudo-adhesive layer (49a) is disposed. A gap (52) that is a gap where nothing is applied is provided on the surface (47a) where the sticky note (9a) is placed on the substrate (23a). The gap (52) is disposed on the tip side (46) of the sticky note (9a). Also, on the surface (47a) where the sticky note (9a) is placed on the substrate (23a), the ratio of the total length (H) of the sticky note (9a), which is the length (H) of the sticky note (9a) in the longitudinal direction (arrow E) of the substrate (23a) to the length (J) of the gap (52) in the longitudinal direction (arrow E) of the substrate (23a) is approximately 100:8. In other words, on the surface (47a) where the sticky note (9a) is placed on the base material (23a), the ratio of the length (Fa) of the adhesive layer (48a), the length (G) of the pseudo-adhesive layer (49a), and the length (J) of the gap (52) is approximately 10.5:1:1.

Furthermore, on the surface (47a) where the sticky note (9a) is placed on the substrate (23a), in the short direction (arrow P) of the substrate (23a), the pseudo adhesive layer (49a1), adhesive layer (48a), pseudo adhesive layer (49a2), adhesive layer (48a), pseudo adhesive layer (49a3), ... pseudo adhesive layer (49a9), adhesive layer (48a) are arranged in this order from the roller side. On the surface (47a) where the sticky note (9a) is placed on the substrate (23a), in the short direction (arrow P) of the substrate (23a), the ratio of the sum of the lengths (Q) of the pseudo adhesive layers (49a) from the length of the pseudo adhesive layer (49a1) to the length of the pseudo adhesive layer (49a9) to the sum of the lengths (X) of the adhesive layers (48a) provided between the pseudo adhesive layers is approximately 1:1.

As with Example 1, Example 2 has the following effect: On the surface (47a) where the sticky note (9a) is superimposed on the base material (23a), when the sticky note (9a) is peeled off from the base material (23a), the area where the pseudo-adhesive layer (49a), which is slightly more difficult to peel off than the adhesive layer (48a), is arranged is small, and very small, compared to the area where the adhesive layer (48a), which is relatively easy to peel off, is arranged. In the sticky note transfer tool (1) of Patent Document 1, Patent Application No. 2019-138410, the "pressing roller (13)" is "rotated" and "the sticky note tape (10) unwound from the supply reel (3) is curved along the separation roller (12), thereby peeling the sticky note (9) from the sticky note tape (10)", but by making the area where the pseudo adhesive layer (49a) is arranged small, very small, there is an effect that when the sticky note (9a) is peeled off, it is easily peeled off (Effect 1 - Example 2).
Furthermore, in Example 2, since the gap (52) is provided, there is an additional effect that the sticky note (9a) can be easily peeled off when peeled off (Effect 2 - Example 2).

Furthermore, similar to Example 1, Example 2 has the following effect. On the same sticky note, in the longitudinal direction (arrow E) of the substrate (23a), the adhesive layer (48a) is provided in a position that will be peeled off first, while the pseudo-adhesive layer (49a) is provided in a position that will be peeled off later. The adhesive layer (48a) is provided on the leading edge (46) of the sticky note (9a), and the pseudo-adhesive layer (49a) is provided on the trailing edge of the sticky note (9a). The adhesive layer (48a), which allows the sticky note (9a) to be peeled off relatively easily from the substrate (23a), is provided first, and the pseudo-adhesive layer (49a), which is slightly more difficult to peel off than the adhesive layer (48a), is provided later. By arranging the adhesive layer (48a), which allows the sticky note (9a) to be relatively easily peeled from the base material (23a), first, and then arranging the pseudo-adhesive layer (49a), which is slightly more difficult to peel than the adhesive layer (48a), last, there is an effect that the sticky note (9a) can be easily peeled when peeled off (Effect 3 - Example 2).
Furthermore, in Example 2, a gap (52) is provided in a position that will be peeled first, relative to the adhesive layer (48a) that is provided in a position that will be peeled first. That is, the gap (52), adhesive layer (48a), and pseudo-adhesive layer (49a) are arranged in this order. The gap (52) is arranged in the position that will be peeled first. Because the gap (52) is arranged in the position that will be peeled first, there is an effect that the sticky note (9a) can be easily peeled when peeled (Effect 4 - Example 2).

Next, we will describe Example 3, sticky tape (10b). Example 3, sticky tape (10b), is shown in Figures 8 to 10 as follows: The adhesive layer (48b) is disposed on one end side (50b) of the sticky note (9b). The pseudo-adhesive layer (49b) is disposed on the other end side (51b) of the sticky note (9b).

Furthermore, similar to Example 2, Example 3 is configured as follows. On the surface (47b) where the sticky note (9b) is placed on the base material (23b), the gap (52b), adhesive layer (48b), and pseudo-adhesive layer (49b) are arranged in this order from the side that will be peeled off first. On the surface (47b) where the sticky note (9b) is placed on the base material (23b), the ratio of the length (J) of the gap (52b), the length (Fb) of the adhesive layer (48b), and the length (Gb) of the pseudo-adhesive layer (49b) in the longitudinal direction (arrow E) of the base material (23b) is approximately 0.7:4.6:5.2. Furthermore, on the surface (47b) where the sticky note (9b) is placed on the base material (23b), a pseudo adhesive layer (49b1), a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (48b), a pseudo adhesive layer (49b2), a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (48b), and a pseudo adhesive layer (49b3) are arranged in this order from the roller side in the short direction (arrow P) of the base material (23b). Pseudo adhesive layers (49b1) and (49b3) are arranged at locations of the base material (23b) corresponding to both corners of the sticky note (9b), and pseudo adhesive layer (49b2) is arranged in the center. On the surface (47b) where the sticky note (9b) is placed on the base material (23b), in the short direction (arrow P) of the base material (23b), the ratio of the length (Qb) of the pseudo adhesive layer (49b1), the length of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (48b), the length of the pseudo adhesive layer (49b2), the length (Xb) of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (48b), and the length of the pseudo adhesive layer (49b3) is approximately 0.3:13.5:0.3:13.5:0.3.

As with Examples 1 and 2, Example 3 has the following effect: When the sticky note (9b) is peeled off from the base material (23b) on the surface (47b) where the sticky note (9b) is superimposed on the base material (23b), the area where the pseudo-adhesive layer (49b), which is slightly more difficult to peel off than the adhesive layer (48b), is arranged is small, and very small, compared to the area where the adhesive layer (48b), which is relatively easy to peel off, is arranged. In the sticky note transfer tool (1) of Patent Document 1, Patent Application No. 2019-138410, the "pressing roller (13)" is "rotated" and "the sticky note tape (10) unwound from the unwinding reel (3) is curved along the separation roller (12), thereby peeling the sticky note (9) from the sticky note tape (10)." However, by making the area where the pseudo adhesive layer (49b), which is difficult to peel, is arranged small and very small, there is an effect that when the sticky note (9b) is peeled off, it is easily peeled off (Effect 1 - Example 3).
Furthermore, in Example 3, since the gap (52b) is provided, there is an additional effect that the sticky note (9b) can be easily peeled off when peeled off (Effect 2 - Example 3).

Furthermore, similar to Examples 1 and 2, Example 3 has the following effect. On the same sticky note, the pseudo-adhesive layer (49b) is provided in a position to be peeled off later than the adhesive layer (48b) provided in a position to be peeled off first in the longitudinal direction (arrow E) of the base material (23b). The adhesive layer (48b) is provided on the leading edge side (46b) of the sticky note (9b), and the pseudo-adhesive layer (49b) is provided on the trailing edge side of the sticky note (9b). The adhesive layer (48b), which allows the sticky note (9b) to be peeled off relatively easily from the base material (23b), is provided first, and the pseudo-adhesive layer (49b), which is slightly more difficult to peel off than the adhesive layer (48b), is provided later. By arranging the adhesive layer (48b), which allows the sticky note (9b) to be relatively easily peeled from the base material (23b), first, and then arranging the pseudo-adhesive layer (49b), which is slightly more difficult to peel than the adhesive layer (48b), last, there is an effect that the sticky note (9b) can be easily peeled when peeled off (Effect 3 - Example 3).
In addition, in Example 3, a gap (52b) is provided in a position that will be peeled first, relative to the adhesive layer (48b) that is provided in a position that will be peeled first. That is, the gap (52b), adhesive layer (48b), and pseudo-adhesive layer (49b) are arranged in this order. The gap (52b) is arranged in the position that will be peeled first. Because the gap (52b) is arranged in the position that will be peeled first, there is an effect that the sticky note (9b) can be easily peeled when peeled (Effect 4 - Example 3).

Although not specifically shown, the sticky note tapes (10), (10a), and (10b) of Examples 1 to 3 may also be configured as follows. The adhesive layers (48), (48a), and (48b) or pseudo-adhesive layers (49), (49a), and (49b) may be arranged in a mesh, grid, or dotted pattern in a plan view. Spot application may also be performed.

Next, we will describe the sticky note tape (10c) of Example 4. The sticky note tape (10c) of Example 4 is similar to Example 1, but with some differences. The sticky note tape (10c) of Example 4 is shown in Figure 11 as follows. This is to accommodate not only the sticky note transfer device of Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Application No. 2019-138410) but also sticky note transfer devices for attaching sticky notes with a similar purpose, and is designed as follows. Three holes (53c1), (53c2), and (53c3) are provided in the base material (23c) in the short direction (arrow P) of the base material (23c) in the portion between the sticky notes (9Ac) and (9Bc) where the sticky notes (9Ac) and (9Bc) are not provided. For example, the distance (W) between the centers of holes (53c2) and (53c3), which is the distance from the center of hole (53c2) to the center of hole (53c3), is approximately one-third of the total length of the sticky notes (9Ac) and (9Bc) in the short direction (arrow P) of the base material (23c). Furthermore, the distance (V) from the edge to the center of hole (53c1) is approximately one-half of the distance (W) between the centers of holes.

Furthermore, the sticky note tape (10) of Example 1 may be configured as follows. In Figure 2, for example, the length (N) of the base material (23) between the sticky notes (9A) and (9B) where no sticky notes (9A) or (9B) are provided is not particularly limited. Alternatively, the sticky notes (9A) and (9B) may be arranged continuously without any gaps. Furthermore, the length of the base material (23) in the short direction (arrow P) of the base material (23) may be shorter than the length of the sticky notes (9A) and (9B) in the short direction (arrow P) of the base material (23).

Furthermore, the sticky note tape (10) of Example 1 may be configured as follows. For example, an unused sticky note tape (10) has sticky notes (9) coated with adhesive (8) attached to a substrate (23), but the direction of the sticky notes (9) attached to the substrate (23) may be shifted by 90 degrees counterclockwise. In this case, the length of the substrate (23) in the short direction (arrow P) of the substrate (23) may be adjusted to match the length of the sticky notes (9) in the short direction of the substrate (23).

Next, we will discuss the applications of the sticky note tapes (10), (10a), (10b), and (10c). The application of the sticky note tapes (10), (10a), (10b), and (10c) is not limited to the sticky note transfer tool of Patent Document 1, Patent Application No. 2019-138410. They are also applicable to sticky note transfer tools and tools for attaching sticky notes that are similar to or equivalent to the sticky note transfer tool of Patent Document 1, Patent Application No. 2019-138410, as long as the sticky note tapes (10), (10a), (10b), and (10c) can be used. They are sufficient as long as they are tools for attaching sticky notes to the surface to which they are attached. A sticky note transfer tool suitable for use with the sticky note tape (10), (10a), (10b), or (10c) may be a transfer tool equipped with a supply reel (3), a take-up reel (5), and a linking means (6) for linking the supply reel (3) and the take-up reel (5), similar to those found in the sticky note transfer tool of Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Application No. 2019-138410). The driven roller (14), auxiliary roller (15), etc., may be any roller that performs a similar function and is not particularly limited. The "separation roller of a sticky note transfer tool that separates a sticky note from a substrate" also applies to the sticky note tape (10), (10a), (10b), or (10c) as long as it is a tool for attaching a sticky note to a transfer surface and has a similar function. See paragraph [0042].

In Examples 2, 3, and 4, the sticky note tapes (10a), (10b), and (10c), the base materials (23a), (23b), and (23c) of the sticky note transfer devices (1a), (1b), and (1c), the sticky notes (9a), (9b), and (9c), the adhesive of the adhesive layers (48a), (48b), and (48c), the pseudo-adhesive of the pseudo-adhesive layers (49a), (49b), and (49c), and other materials and configurations are generally the same as in Example 1.

Furthermore, although not specifically shown, the sticky note tape (10) of Example 1 may be as follows. The re-stickable and removable adhesive (8) applied to the sticky note (9) is a weak adhesive, but a slightly stronger adhesive, approximately twice the strength of the weak adhesive of current commercially available products, may also be used. There are no particular limitations on the placement location or application area of the adhesive layer using a slightly stronger adhesive. Even if an adhesive layer using a slightly stronger adhesive is arranged, the sticky note transfer tool (1) of Patent Document 1, Japanese Patent Application No. 2019-138410, rotates the pressing roller (13) to curve the sticky note tape (10) unwound from the supply reel (3) along the separation roller (12), thereby peeling off the sticky note (9) from the sticky note tape (10). However, when the sticky note tape (10) is curved by "curving the sticky note tape (10) along the separation roller (12)," in Example 1, the sticky note transfer tool (1) rotates the pressing roller (13) to peel off the sticky note (9) from the sticky note tape (10). The length (H) of the sticky note (9) in E) is set to be greater than the shortest length (M) from the center (O) of the separation roller (12) of the sticky note transfer tool (1) that separates the sticky note (9) from the base material (23) to the transfer surface (16A) (16B) to which the sticky note (9) is attached, so there is little risk of it being difficult to peel off, and the tip side (46) of the sticky note (9) comes into contact with the transfer surface (16A) (16B), is sandwiched between the pressing roller (13) and the transfer surface (16), and is pressed against the transfer surface (16) by the pressing roller (13) to be attached. In other words, in Example 1, the length (H) of the sticky note (9) in the longitudinal direction (arrow E) of the substrate (23) is set to be greater than the shortest distance (M) from the center (E) of the separation roller (12) of the sticky note transfer tool (1) that separates the sticky note (9) from the substrate (23) to the transfer surface (16A) (16B) to which the sticky note (9) is attached. This effectively reduces the possibility of the sticky note (9) not peeling off, even when an adhesive layer using a slightly stronger adhesive—roughly twice the strength of the weak adhesive found in current commercially available products—is used. (Effect 8 - Example 1)

Next, the effect on the second problem will be described. In the sticky note tape (10) of Example 1, when the re-adhesive and removable adhesive (8) applied to the sticky notes (9) is arranged with an adhesive layer using a slightly stronger adhesive, about twice as strong as the weak adhesive of current commercially available products, it is possible to reduce the risk of some of the sticky notes falling off the sticky note tape in an environment where vibrations are applied, such as when carrying it with a sticky note transfer tool, and also to reduce the possibility of some of the sticky notes falling off the sticky note tape when it is dropped and subjected to impact while being carried, etc. (Effect A2 - Other).
Similarly, the effect on the third problem will be described next. In the sticky note tape (10) of Example 1, when the re-adherable and removable adhesive (8) applied to the sticky note (9) is arranged with an adhesive layer using a slightly stronger adhesive, about twice as strong as the weak adhesive of current commercially available products, there is an effect that it is possible to reduce the risk of some of the sticky notes on the sticky note tape falling off when touching it with your hand when adjusting the sticky note tape with a sticky note transfer tool, or when touching it unintentionally with your hand, etc. (Effect A3 - Other).

FIG. 1 is a simplified diagram for explaining the first embodiment. Top view of Examples 1 and 2 A1-A2 cross-sectional view of Example 1 B1-B2 cross-sectional view of Example 1 Top view of Example 1 (without sticky notes) B1-B2 cross-sectional view of Example 2 Top view of Example 2 (without sticky notes) Top view of Example 3 A1b-A2b cross-sectional view of Example 3 Top view of Example 3 (without sticky notes) Top view of Example 4 Front view of Example 1 of Patent Document 1 Top view of Example 1 of Patent Document 1 An explanatory diagram of the operation of Example 1 of Patent Document 1 An explanatory diagram of the operation of Example 1 of Patent Document 1 An explanatory diagram of the operation of Example 1 of Patent Document 1

(1) Sticky note transfer tool of Example 1 (Patent Document 1)
(2) Tape before transfer (3) Pay-out reel (4) Tape after transfer (5) Take-up reel (6) Interlocking means (6A) First drive gear (6B) First driven gear (6C) Second driven gear (7) Main container (8) Adhesive (9) Sticky note (10) Unused sticky note tape (Patent Document 1)
Sticky note tape of Example 1 (present invention)
(10a) Sticky note tape of Example 2 (present invention)
(10b) Sticky note tape of Example 3 (present invention)
(10c) Sticky note tape of Example 4 (present invention)
(11) Used sticky note tape (12) Separation roller (13) Pressing roller (14) Follower roller (15) Auxiliary roller (16) Transferred surface (16A) Transferred surface (16B) Transferred surface (17) Interlocking means of Example 1 (18) Guide roller (19) Support shaft (20) Support shaft (22) Support shaft (23) Tape
Base material (24) Support shaft (25) Opening (26) Support shaft (27) Support shaft (28) Support shaft (29) Support shaft (30) Support shaft (33) Second driving gear (34) Third driven gear (35) Fourth driven gear (36) Fifth driven gear (46) Tip side of sticky note (47) Overlapping surface
One side (48) Adhesive layer (49) Pseudo adhesive layer (50) One end side (51) Other end side (52) Void (53) Hole (E) Center (F) Length of adhesive layer (G) Length of pseudo adhesive layer (H) Length of sticky note (J) Length of gap (M) Shortest length (N) Length of substrate between sticky notes (Q) Length of pseudo adhesive layer (short direction of substrate)
(V) Length from the edge to the hole center (W) Length between hole centers (length from hole center to hole center)
(X) Length of pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (short direction of substrate)
(Arrow B) direction (Arrow E) Longitudinal direction of the substrate (Arrow K) direction (Arrow L) Counterclockwise (Arrow P) Shortitudinal direction of the substrate (Arrow R) Clockwise (Arrow Y) direction (Arrow Z) direction

Claims (3)

A sticky note coated with an adhesive layer is placed on one side of a strip-shaped substrate,
The adhesive layer side of the sticky note is placed on the surface where the sticky note will be placed on the base material,
The sticky note is removably provided from the base material,
The adhesive layer is disposed such that the sticky note remains adhesive even after being peeled off from the substrate.
Sticky tape and
A sticky note transfer tool that sticks the sticky note on a transfer surface;
A sticky note transfer tool with a built-in sticky note tape, comprising:
The length of the sticky note in the longitudinal direction of the base material is
From the center of the separation roller of the sticky note transfer tool that separates the sticky note from the substrate,
This sticky note transfer tool with built-in sticky note tape is characterized in that the length is set to be longer than the shortest length to the surface to which the sticky note is to be attached. Applying a pseudo-adhesive layer to the sticky note;
The pseudo-adhesive layer side of the sticky note is placed on the surface where the sticky note will be placed on the base material;
2. The sticky note transfer tool with built- in sticky note tape according to claim 1, characterized in that the pseudo-adhesive layer is disposed so as not to exhibit adhesiveness after the sticky note is peeled off from the substrate. 3. The sticky note transfer tool with built- in sticky note tape according to claim 2, wherein the pseudo-adhesive layer is pseudo-adhered by applying pressure or heat.