Label applying apparatus
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United States of America Patent
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Oct 23, 2018
Grant Date -
Jul 28, 2016
app pub date -
Jan 23, 2015
filing date -
Jan 23, 2015
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Abstract
Labeling apparatuses for labeling moving items are disclosed having a label release mechanism for releasing labels from a backing, a plate having a support surface with at least one opening through the plate, a fan positioned to create a negative pressure effect at the support surface of the plate, and a free-spinning roller positioned at a downstream end of the support surface for receiving labels that pass along the support surface. The roller has an outer surface portion that includes a nip zone for contacting a moving item application surface to which the label will be applied. A method of applying a label using the disclosed labeling apparatuses is also disclosed and includes utilizing a label support surface and a free-spinning roller, receiving a label, generating a negative pressure effect, supporting the label as it travels to the nip zone, and adhering the label to the moving item.
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International Classification(s)
- 2015 Application Filing Year
- B65C Class
- 123 Applications Filed
- 91 Patents Issued To-Date
- 73.99 % Issued To-Date
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- 3 Citation Count
- B65C Class
- 45.45 % this patent is cited more than
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