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Abstract

A label applier (20) for applying labels to box ends includes a horizontal conveyor (36), a label dispenser (44) that adhesively secures a label (22) to an upper side surface of each box end upon conveyance along the conveyor with a flap (22') of the label extending from the box end, an end presser (50) for pressing the label flap against the end surface of the box, and an inclined support (52) that mounts the end presser (50) for upward movement along the direction of conveyance to permit the end presser to ride over the box after the label pressing operation. The end presser (50) preferably includes a slide (54) and also includes a presser member (56) pivotally mounted on the slide. This presser member (56) preferably has a curved foot (62) that provides the engagement as the end presser rides over the box. An adjustable stop (64) controls positioning of the presser member (56) prior to the pressing of the label flap. A lower presser (92 ) preferably embodied by a roller (94) provides pressing of the label flap against a lower side surface of the box such that the label extends over the entire box end.

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