US3869330A
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Apparatus for applying a label to a package
Assignee: Scandia Packaging Machinery Co
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Filing: 1972-01-27
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Granted: 1975-03-04
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Expires: 1992-01-27
Abstract
Abstract An adhesive coated label is adhibited to a package by first adhering only one edge of the label to the package to positionally secure the label and then applying an even pressure to the surface of the label progressively from one side in order to effect a uniform bond between the label and package. When a heat activated type adhesive is used the label is heated by a radiant type heater prior to the application of pressure. The continuous movement of the package through a radiant heater is effective to provide a complete and even activation of the adhesive coating. Assemblies capable of affixing one or more labels to a continuously moving package or affixing one label to a plurality of consecutive sides of a package are also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew W Anderson
- 👤 John P Mullin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:02
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65C; B65C9/00; B65C9/20; B65C9/24; B65C9/26; B65C9/30; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/17; Y10T156/1702; Y10T156/1744; Y10T156/1768
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
In a labeling machine including means for moving a package in a path along a support means, the combination comprising: a. securing means for positionally securing a label to the package solely along one edge portion thereof and in a direction parallel to the direction of movement of the package along said path, b. means for applying pressure progressively pressing the balance of the label from said edge portion across the surface of the package to obtain a complete and uniform bonde between the label and the package.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
In a labeling machine including means for moving a package in a path along a support means, the combination comprising: a. securing means for positionally securing a label to the package solely along one edge portion thereof and in a direction parallel to the direction of movement of the package along said path, b. means for applying pressure progressively pressing the balance of the label from said edge portion across the surface of the package to obtain a complete and uniform bonde between the label and the package.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
141 words
An apparatus for applying labels to packages comprising: a. securing means for positionally securing a label to the package solely along one edge portion thereof, b. said label including a heat activated adhesive coating disposed thereon, c. said securing means including a first heating means to activate the adhesive along said label edge portion, and d. adhibiting means separate from the securing means for progressively pressing the balance of the label from said edge portion across the surface of the package to obtain a complete and uniform bond between the label and the package, e. said adhibiting means including a second heating means for activating the adhesive on the balance of the surface portion across the entire surface of the label other than said edge portion and means for pressing the heat activated adhesive side of The label against the package.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
141 words
An apparatus for applying labels to packages comprising: a. securing means for positionally securing a label to the package solely along one edge portion thereof, b. said label including a heat activated adhesive coating disposed thereon, c. said securing means including a first heating means to activate the adhesive along said label edge portion, and d. adhibiting means separate from the securing means for progressively pressing the balance of the label from said edge portion across the surface of the package to obtain a complete and uniform bond between the label and the package, e. said adhibiting means including a second heating means for activating the adhesive on the balance of the surface portion across the entire surface of the label other than said edge portion and means for pressing the heat activated adhesive side of The label against the package.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein said second heating means includes a radiant type heater.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
187 words
An apparatus for applying labels to packages comprising: a. securing means for positionally securing a label to the package solely along one edge portion thereof, b. said label including a heat activated adhesive coating disposed thereon, c. said securing means including a first heating means to activate the adhesive along said label edge portion, d. adhibiting means separate from the securing means for progressively pressing the balance of the label from said edge portion across the surface of the package to obtain a complete and uniform bond between the label and the package, e. said adhibiting means including a second heating means for activating the adhesive on the balance of the surface portion across the entire surface of the label other than said edge portion and means for pressing the heat activated adhesive side of the label against the package, f. said adhibiting means including a means to wipe consecutive sides of the package so that a label which is positioned to extend beyond the edge of a first side of the package in an overlapping relationship thereto would be progressively wiped and adhered to the package.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
187 words
An apparatus for applying labels to packages comprising: a. securing means for positionally securing a label to the package solely along one edge portion thereof, b. said label including a heat activated adhesive coating disposed thereon, c. said securing means including a first heating means to activate the adhesive along said label edge portion, d. adhibiting means separate from the securing means for progressively pressing the balance of the label from said edge portion across the surface of the package to obtain a complete and uniform bond between the label and the package, e. said adhibiting means including a second heating means for activating the adhesive on the balance of the surface portion across the entire surface of the label other than said edge portion and means for pressing the heat activated adhesive side of the label against the package, f. said adhibiting means including a means to wipe consecutive sides of the package so that a label which is positioned to extend beyond the edge of a first side of the package in an overlapping relationship thereto would be progressively wiped and adhered to the package.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 4 wherein a package rotating means is provided to move the package past the wiping means, said wiping means being positioned adjacent the rotating means to press the label against the consecutive sides of the package as the rotating means rotates.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
121 words
An apparatus for applying a plurality of labels to a package comprising: a. a label attaching assembly disposed along a path of movement for the package to secure each label in a consecutive order, b. each said label attaching assembly including securing means for positionally securing the label to the package solely along one edge portion thereof and separate adhibiting means for progressively pressing the balance of the label from said edge portion across the surface of the package to obtain a complete and uniform bond between the label and the package, and c. means disposed between the label attaching assemblies to change the position of the package to expose a different surface portion onto which a further label is applied.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
121 words
An apparatus for applying a plurality of labels to a package comprising: a. a label attaching assembly disposed along a path of movement for the package to secure each label in a consecutive order, b. each said label attaching assembly including securing means for positionally securing the label to the package solely along one edge portion thereof and separate adhibiting means for progressively pressing the balance of the label from said edge portion across the surface of the package to obtain a complete and uniform bond between the label and the package, and c. means disposed between the label attaching assemblies to change the position of the package to expose a different surface portion onto which a further label is applied.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
130 words
An apparatus for attaching two labels to a package comprising: a. a label applying assembly disposed along a path of movement for the package to secure each label in a consective order, b. each said label attaching assembly including securing means for positionally securing the label to the package solely along one edge portion thereof and separate adhibiting means for progressively pressing the balance of the label from said edge portion across the surface of the package to obtain a complete and uniform bond between the label and the package, and c. a package rotating means disposed between the two label applying assemblies whereby the package is turned over to expose the opposite side of the package to the second label applying assembly after passing the first label applying assembly.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
130 words
An apparatus for attaching two labels to a package comprising: a. a label applying assembly disposed along a path of movement for the package to secure each label in a consective order, b. each said label attaching assembly including securing means for positionally securing the label to the package solely along one edge portion thereof and separate adhibiting means for progressively pressing the balance of the label from said edge portion across the surface of the package to obtain a complete and uniform bond between the label and the package, and c. a package rotating means disposed between the two label applying assemblies whereby the package is turned over to expose the opposite side of the package to the second label applying assembly after passing the first label applying assembly.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
84 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 7 wherein each said label includes a heat activated adhesive coating disposed thereon, each said securing means includes a first heating means to activate the adhesive along said label edge portion, each said adhibiting means includes a second heating means for activating the adhesive on the balance of the surface portion across the entire surface of the label other than said edge portion and means for pressing the heat activated adhesive side of the label against the package.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 8 wherein each said second heating means comprises a radiant type heater.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
88 words
An apparatus for applying labels to packages comprising: a. conveyor means for moving each package along a path, b. securing means for positionally securing a label to the package soleLy along one edge portion that extends in a direction parallel to the direction of movement along said path, and c. adhibiting means separate from the securing means for progressively pressing the balance of the label from said edge portion across the surface of the package to obtain a complete and uniform bond between the label and the package.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
88 words
An apparatus for applying labels to packages comprising: a. conveyor means for moving each package along a path, b. securing means for positionally securing a label to the package soleLy along one edge portion that extends in a direction parallel to the direction of movement along said path, and c. adhibiting means separate from the securing means for progressively pressing the balance of the label from said edge portion across the surface of the package to obtain a complete and uniform bond between the label and the package.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
54 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 10 wherein said adhibiting means includes a means to wipe consecutive sides of the package so that a label which is positioned to extend beyond the edge of a first side of the package in an overlapping relationship thereto will be progressively wipe and adhered to the package.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
46 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 11 wherein the label includes a heat activated adhesive coating disposed thereon, said securing means includes a first heating means having a heater shoe disposed along one edge of the label to activate the adhesive along said label edge portion.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-03-03 | 1978-09-02 | 1979-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-03 | 1982-09-02 | 1983-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-03 | 1986-09-02 | 1987-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |