Method and apparatus for applying a label to a spool or reel

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11584559
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17698931

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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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ENCORE WIRE CORPORATION1329 MILLWOOD ROAD MCKINNEY TX 75069

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

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