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Label applicator
Assignee: BIO-MEASURE SYSTEMS Corp A CORP OF WI
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Filing: 1981-10-09
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Granted: 1983-01-04
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Expires: 2001-10-09
Abstract
Abstract A label applicator is described for seizing a printed, adhesive backed label and for applying the label to a commodity. The applicator includes a pick-up head for vacuum-seizing a portion of the label by its non-adhesive side and for swinging the label to a label transfer station. At the latter station, the pick-up head releases its grip on the label and an applicator head vacuum-seizes another portion of the non-adhesive side of the label and then applies the label to the commodity.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward C. Karp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:26
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65C; B65C9/00; B65C9/08; B65C9/18; B65C9/1865; B65C9/1876; B65C9/1884; B65C9/26; B65C9/36; B65C9/46; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/17; Y10T156/1702; Y10T156/1705; Y10T156/1707; Y10T156/171; Y10T156/1744; Y10T156/1776; Y10T156/1778; Y10T156/178
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A label applicator for transferring printed adhesive backed labels from a label pick-up station to a commodity comprising: a vacuum-assisted pick-up head adapted to be positioned closely above the non-adhesive side of a label at the pick-up station so as to seize the label by its non-adhesive side such that a part of the label is held by the pick-up head and a second part of the label extends beyond the pick-up head, the pick-up head being further adapted to swing the label to a transfer station; a vacuum-assisted applicator head positioned at the transfer station such that, when the pick-up head arrives at the transfer station, the applicator head is situated above and closely adjacent the pick-up head so as to vacuum-seize the second part of the label by its non-adhesive side, the applicator head being further adapted to move downwardly and apply the label to the commodity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A label applicator for transferring printed adhesive backed labels from a label pick-up station to a commodity comprising: a vacuum-assisted pick-up head adapted to be positioned closely above the non-adhesive side of a label at the pick-up station so as to seize the label by its non-adhesive side such that a part of the label is held by the pick-up head and a second part of the label extends beyond the pick-up head, the pick-up head being further adapted to swing the label to a transfer station; a vacuum-assisted applicator head positioned at the transfer station such that, when the pick-up head arrives at the transfer station, the applicator head is situated above and closely adjacent the pick-up head so as to vacuum-seize the second part of the label by its non-adhesive side, the applicator head being further adapted to move downwardly and apply the label to the commodity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A label applicator as set forth in claim 1 wherein the pick-up head is positioned to seize a label such that about one-half the label extends beyond the pick-up head, and wherein the applicator head seizes the extending half of the label at the transfer station.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A label applicator as set forth in claim 2 wherein the pick-up head is adapted to release the label at the transfer station while a vacuum applied to the applicator head causes the label to be seized by the applicator head.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
A label applicator as set forth in claim 3 wherein the pick-up head includes a downwardly facing surface containing apertures for vacuum-seizing a label, and further including means positioned at the pick-up station for air driving the label upwardly toward the pick-up head so as to assist in establishing full contact between the pick-up head's downwardly facing surface and the portion of the label to be seized.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
225 words
A label applicator for transferring printed, adhesive-backed labels from a label pick-up station to a commodity, comprising: a vacuum assisted pick-up head having a downwardly facing surface containing apertures for vacuum-seizing a label, said pick-up head being adapted to be positioned closely above the non-adhesive side of a label at the pick-up station so as to seize the label by its non-adhesive side such that about one-half of the label is held by the pick-up head and the other half of the label extends beyond the pick-up head, the pick-up head being further adapted to swing the label in a substantially horizontal plane to a label transfer station, and to then release the label for seizure by an applicator head; means positioned at the pick-up station and beneath an incoming label for air driving the label upwardly toward the pick-up head so as to assist in establishing full contact between the pick-up head's downwarding facing surface and the portion of the label to be seized; a vacuum-assisted applicator head positioned at the transfer station such that, when the pick-up head arrives at the transfer station, the applicator head is situated above and closely adjacent the pick-up head for vacuum-seizing the extending half of the label by its non-adhesive side, the applicator head being further adapted to move downwardly for applying the label to the commodity.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
225 words
A label applicator for transferring printed, adhesive-backed labels from a label pick-up station to a commodity, comprising: a vacuum assisted pick-up head having a downwardly facing surface containing apertures for vacuum-seizing a label, said pick-up head being adapted to be positioned closely above the non-adhesive side of a label at the pick-up station so as to seize the label by its non-adhesive side such that about one-half of the label is held by the pick-up head and the other half of the label extends beyond the pick-up head, the pick-up head being further adapted to swing the label in a substantially horizontal plane to a label transfer station, and to then release the label for seizure by an applicator head; means positioned at the pick-up station and beneath an incoming label for air driving the label upwardly toward the pick-up head so as to assist in establishing full contact between the pick-up head's downwarding facing surface and the portion of the label to be seized; a vacuum-assisted applicator head positioned at the transfer station such that, when the pick-up head arrives at the transfer station, the applicator head is situated above and closely adjacent the pick-up head for vacuum-seizing the extending half of the label by its non-adhesive side, the applicator head being further adapted to move downwardly for applying the label to the commodity.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-01-03 | 1986-07-05 | 1987-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-03 | 1990-07-05 | 1991-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-01-03 | 1994-07-05 | 1995-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |