20120311899 | HANGING PLACARD WITH POUCH AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - A hanging placard assembly with a pouch and a related method of manufacturing are provided. The hanging placard has a base layer and a pouch formed thereon by securing a film to selected locations on the base. A top edge of the pouch may be sealed to form an enclosure or left open. A hole or at least one slit is formed in the base between the pouch and the top edge of the base to define a hanging portion. The hanging portion is dimensioned to be mounted on a bottle or other object. The item retained between the pouch can be a product sample, an instruction booklet, promotional material, or any other item. A method is provided for manufacturing the hanging placard, including the steps of unwinding rolls of base material and film, placing items at intervals on the base material, and selectively sealing the film thereover. | 12-13-2012 |