Method and apparatus for applying a label to a spool or reel
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United States of America Patent
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Feb 21, 2023
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Mar 18, 2022
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Abstract
An apparatus for applying a label to a spool or reel containing wire and a wire tail extending from the spool or reel, the apparatus comprising a wire tail sensor, wherein the wire tail sensor identifies the location of the wire tail protruding from the spool or reel and a label application mechanism, wherein the labeling mechanism applies a label to the spool or reel and wherein the label does not contact the wire tail protruding from the spool or reel.
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- 8 Japan
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- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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ENCORE WIRE CORPORATION | 1329 MILLWOOD ROAD MCKINNEY TX 75069 |
International Classification(s)

- 2022 Application Filing Year
- B65C Class
- 93 Applications Filed
- 38 Patents Issued To-Date
- 40.87 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Bigbee,, Jr William T | Melissa, US | 92 | 225 |
# of filed Patents : 92 Total Citations : 225 | |||
Thompson, Clifton S | Lucas, US | 18 | 17 |
# of filed Patents : 18 Total Citations : 17 |
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- 2 Citation Count
- B65C Class
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