Retractable label

Abstract

A labeling system comprises a wall enclosing a space and a container for holding retractable label, the container laterally disposed in relation to the space. The retractable label is configured to extend out of and retract into the container. In some embodiments, the wan at least partially defines a container cap. In other embodiments, the wall at least partially defines another container for holding material, such as e.g., material of medicinal utility.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A labeling system, comprising:
 a wall enclosing a space; and   a container for holding a label, the container laterally disposed in relation to the space,   wherein the label is configured to extend out of and retract into the container,   
     
     
         2 . The labeling system of  claim 1 , wherein the wall at least partially defines a container cap. 
     
     
         3 . The labeling system of  claim 1 , wherein the wall at least partially defines a container for holding material. 
     
     
         4 . The labeling system of  claim 1 , wherein the label comprises information printed thereon. 
     
     
         5 . The labeling system of  claim 4 , wherein the information is printed on both sides of the label. 
     
     
         6 . The labeling system of  claim 1 , wherein the label is formed of a flexible material. 
     
     
         7 . The labeling system of  claim 1 , wherein the label is configured to extend out of and retract into the container through an opening in the container. 
     
     
         8 . A container label system, comprising:
 a first container for holding material; and   a second container for holding a label, the second container laterally disposed in relation to the first container,   wherein the label is configured to extend out of and retract into the second container through an opening in the second container.   
     
     
         9 . A system for labeling a container, comprising:
 a first container for holding material;   a cap disposed over the first container; and   a second container for holding a label, the second container adjacent a space of one of the first container and the cap,   wherein the label is configured to extend out of and retract into the second container,   
     
     
         10 . The container label system of  claim 9 , further comprising a third container for holding an ether label, wherein the third container is adjacent a space of the other of the first container and the cap.