Systems, methods, and devices for commissioning wireless sensors

In one embodiment the present invention comprises a smartphone and encoders for commissioning RFID transponders. The present invention further includes novel systems, devices, and methods for commissioning RFID transponders with unique object class instance numbers without requiring a realtime connection to a serialization database.

Automated container bulking system and method optionally integrated with automated dispensing system and/or automated labeling and packaging system

An automated system and method for emptying the contents of pharmaceutical containers. In an embodiment, a gripper unit receives and holds a pharmaceutical container. A cutter cuts the pharmaceutical container, and a rotating unit, operable with the gripper, rotates at least a portion of the gripper unit to empty the contents of the pharmaceutical container.

Label dispenser unit

A label dispenser unit comprising a dispensing reel for supporting a roll of labels attached to a backing strip. The dispenser unit also includes a label releasing station for separating the label from the backing strip and a central take-up hub for receiving the backing strip thereon. The take up hub is formed of a hub portion and a plurality of radially extending spokes extending from the central hub portion. The backing strip extends from the roll of labels around the label releasing station such that an end of the backing strip is secured to the take-up hub between at least two radially extending spokes.

Asymmetric article handling and orientation

An asymmetric article-carrying puck is driven by a linear star conveyor through an angular rotation orienting section to orient the pucks and articles therein irrespective of random initial orientation. In one embodiment, an upper puck plate carries the article while a separated lower puck plate defines a rotational orienting circular gear rack with a rotation-stopping bridge, separating ends of the rack and inclined from a base of one end tooth in the rack to a crest of another end tooth in the rack. The lower puck plate can be a combination of two circular plates with the circular gear rack interposed therebetween and within the periphery of the circular plates. Pucks can be accumulated in mutual engaged positions and separated by the linear star into preselected pitch while transported and turned. Integral pucks can be used. The structural details and methods are disclosed.

IDENTIFICATION OF SHRINK-WRAPPED OBJECTS

An object can be heat-shrinkable packaged by placing an object inside of heat-shrinkable film, sealing the heat-shrinkable film around the object to form a heat-shrinkable package, coupling a first portion of a label to the heat-shrinkable package, and causing the heat-shrinkable film to shrink into heat-shrunk film and the heat-shrinkable package to form into a heat-shrunk package. The label includes an identifier on a second portion of the label. The label remains coupled to the heat-shrunk film after the heat-shrinkable film is caused to shrink into heat-shrunk film. The second portion of the label remains substantially undeformed after the heat-shrinkable film is caused to shrink into heat-shrunk film. 1. A method of packaging an object , comprising:placing an object inside of heat-shrinkable film;sealing the heat-shrinkable film around the object to form a heat-shrinkable package;coupling a first portion of a label to the heat-shrinkable package, the label including an identifier on a second portion of the label; andcausing the heat-shrinkable film to shrink into heat-shrunk film and the heat-shrinkable package to form into a heat-shrunk package;wherein the label remains coupled to the heat-shrunk film after the heat-shrinkable film is caused to shrink into heat-shrunk film; andwherein the second portion of the label remains substantially undeformed after the heat-shrinkable film is caused to shrink into heat-shrunk film.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heat-shrunk film is opaque.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the identifier contains information identifying at least one of the object or the heat-shrunk package.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the identifier contains information that is human- and/or machine-readable.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the information remains human- and/or machine-readable after the heat-shrinkable film is caused to shrink into heat-shrunk film.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the label is a partially-adhesive label ...

LABELING MACHINE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING MULTlPACKS

A labeling machine for producing respective multipacks, the multipacks comprising a group of products secured together by a label. The labeling machine includes a conveyor that comprises a conveyor module for forming a group of products from a plurality of individual products and for providing the group of products to a labeling process to produce a multipack of products. The labeling machine includes at least one labeler. The conveyor module comprises at least two conveying units which each conveying unit comprising at least one carrier. The movement of the conveying units may be individually controllable allowing two carriers on different conveying units to cooperate as a fixing unit. A method of producing respective multipacks, which each comprise a group of products, using the labeling machine is also provided.

SEMI-AUTOMATIC SYRINGE LABEL APPLICATOR

A label applicator for applying a label to a cylindrical portion of an object may comprise a roller and a label handler, with the roller rotating the object to which the label is being applied and the label handler separating a label from its backer and extending the label towards the object being rotated by the roller. The distance between the label handler and the object rotated by the roller is less than a length of the label. The label applicator may further comprise a printer, such as a thermal transfer printer, which may be configured to print labels for a plurality of objects to which different labels are applied consecutively. 1. A label applicator for applying a label to a cylindrical segment of an object , the applicator comprising:a roller for rotating the segment of the object;a label handler, wherein a label extending from the label handler contacts the segment of the object rotated by the roller; anda labeling zone,wherein the roller contacts the segment of the object after the object enters the labeling zone.2. The label applicator of further comprising a motorized arm for moving the roller into contact with the segment of the object.3. The label applicator of wherein a single motor moves the motorized arm and rotates the roller consecutively claim 2 , such that when the roller contacts the segment claim 2 , the arm stops moving and the roller begins to rotate.4. The label applicator of further comprising a slip clutch for transmitting power from the single motor to one of the motorized arm and the roller.5. The label applicator of further comprising a bracing element claim 2 , wherein the segment of the object is secured between the roller and the bracing element claim 2 , and wherein the label has a length claim 2 , and wherein the distance between the label handler and the segment of the object is less than the length.6. The label applicator of further comprising a detector for detecting the presence of the object.7. The label applicator of further ...

METHOD TO PRINT AND APPLY LABELS TO PRODUCTS

The present application relates to a method and system for labeling one or more products such as packages transported along a conveyer, and more specifically to applying a label on a respective package by way of a vertically adjustable assembly positioned above the conveyor. The adjustable assembly includes at least a label printer and an applicator for printing and applying the label on a surface of the package on the conveyor. 1. A method for labeling a plurality of packages with a movable label applicator assembly for linerless label material including at least a printer and an applicator , the method comprising steps of:receiving data representing height and length of each of the packages transported along a conveyor;controlling conveyor speed based on a calculated pitch required between a first package and a trailing second package;printing data by way of the printer on a first label, and applying the first label to the first package with the label applicator assembly positioned above the conveyor;adjusting or maintaining a vertical height of the label applicator assembly, based on any calculated height difference between the first package and the second package, at a sufficient height required for labeling of the second package;printing data, by way of the printer, on a second label intended for the second package;feeding or withdrawing a supply of labeling material into or from a vacuum system during the vertical height adjustment of the label applicator assembly; andapplying the second label to the second package by way of the applicator.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjusting step includes:elevating the height of the label applicator assembly,wherein the height of the second package is greater than the height of the first package.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjusting step includes:lowering the height of the label applicator assembly,wherein the height of the second package is less than the height of the first package.4. The method of ...

Systems, Methods, and Devices for Commissioning Wireless Sensors

In one embodiment the present invention comprises a smartphone and encoders for commissioning RFID transponders. The present invention further includes novel systems, devices, and methods for commissioning RFID transponders with unique object class instance numbers without requiring a realtime connection to a serialization database. 116-. (canceled)17. An RFID transponder comprising:a polymer circuit;an antenna structure formed on the polymer circuit; and wherein the RFID circuit is encoded with a unique object number, the unique object number comprising an object class information space and a unique serial number space, and', 'wherein the unique serial number space is encoded with one serial number instance from an allocated block of serial numbers, the one serial number instance comprising a limited number of most significant bits corresponding to the allocated block and remaining bits of lesser significance., 'an RFID circuit which is electrically coupled to the antenna structure,'}18. The RFID transponder of claim 17 , wherein the object class information space is encoded with information comprising one of a company prefix claim 17 , an item reference claim 17 , a partition value claim 17 , or a filter value.19. The RFID transponder of claim 17 , wherein the unique object number is a portion of a serialized global trade item number.20. The RFID transponder of claim 19 , wherein the serialized global trade item number is an EPC SGTIN-96 encoding.21. The RFID transponder of claim 17 , wherein the unique serial number space is at least 38 bits.22. The RFID transponder of claim 17 , wherein the allocated block is defined by at least 3 most significant bits.23. The RFID transponder of claim 17 , wherein the allocated block is one of a plurality of allocations intermittently received by an encoder.24. The RFID transponder of claim 17 , wherein the polymer circuit is covered by a face stock material.25. The RFID transponder of claim 17 , wherein the limited number of ...

LINERLESS LABEL DEVICE AND METHOD

This apparatus and method for applying a linerless label to an end user product includes a device with a printer for printing on a face surface of a linerless label, and a release coat applicator for applying a release coat to the face surface of the label; another device including an unwinder unit () to unwind a roll of printed linerless label; a belt (); a glue applicator () for applying glue to the belt; a nip roller () for contacting and applying pressure to the face surface of the linerless label such that the glue on the belt transfers to the back surface of the linerless label; at least one slitting knife ) positioned downstream the belt and a rewinder unit () positioned downstream the slitting knife; and a third device which die cuts and applies the linerless label to an end user object. 1. A system for preparing a linerless label for use in a linerless label applicator , comprising:a first device with a printer for printing on a face surface of a linerless label, a linerless label having a face surface and a back surface, and a release coat applicator for applying a release coat to the face surface of the label; anda second device comprising an unwinder unit to unwind a roll of printed linerless label;a belt to assist application of glue to the linerless label;a glue applicator positioned near the belt, wherein the glue applicator applies glue to the belt;a nip roller positioned above the face surface of the linerless label so that when it contacts and applies pressure to the linerless label the glue on the belt transfers from the belt to the back surface of the linerless label;at least one slitting knife to pre-cut the linerless label, positioned above the face surface of the linerless label and in between the belt and a rewinder unit; anda rewinder unit to rewind the linerless label after it has been glued and pre-cut.2. The system of wherein the glue applicator is a component of the first device.3. The system of wherein the printing is done prior to ...

PRINTING APPARATUS

A printing apparatus includes a printing part configured to perform printing on a recording medium in which a label is attached to a backing sheet, transport rollers configured to sandwich and transport the recording medium, a peeling member configured to peel off the label from the backing sheet by bending the recording medium, and a tensioner configured to apply a tension in a direction opposite to a transport direction of the recording medium transported by the transport rollers to the recording medium, wherein, in the transport direction, the transport rollers are positioned downstream of the peeling member, and the tensioner is positioned upstream of the peeling member. 1. A printing apparatus comprising:a printing part configured to perform printing on a recording medium in which a label is attached to a backing sheet;transport rollers configured to sandwich and transport the recording medium;a peeling member configured to bend the recording medium to peel off the label from the backing sheet; anda tensioner configured to apply a tension to the recording medium in a direction opposite to a transport direction of the recording medium by the transport rollers, whereinthe transport rollers are positioned downstream of the peeling member in the transport direction, and the tensioner is positioned upstream of the peeling member.2. The printing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the tensioner includes a support portion configured to support the recording medium claim 1 , and a pressing portion which is contactable to and separable from the support portion; andthe tensioner sandwiches the recording medium between the support portion and the pressing portion.3. The printing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein in the transport direction claim 1 , the printing part is positioned upstream of the peeling member claim 1 , and the tensioner is positioned upstream of the printing part.4. The printing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the tension in the ...

LABEL PEELING DEVICE

According to one embodiment, a label peeling device includes a tray, a pressing unit, and a control unit. The tray is configured to support a label sheet thereon. The pressing unit is configured to be driven in a direction perpendicular to a conveyance direction of the label sheet. The control unit is configured to drive the pressing unit toward a central portion of the label sheet supported on the tray. The control unit performs peeling control to peel a liner sheet and a label body of the label sheet from each other by pressing an edge of the label sheet and thereby curving the label sheet. 1. A post-processing apparatus , comprising:a sheet conveyance path including an entrance and an exit and configured to convey a label sheet in a sheet conveyance direction from the entrance to the exit;a guide along the sheet conveyance path to move in a direction perpendicular to the sheet conveyance direction; anda control unit configured to move the guide to align the label sheet in the direction perpendicular to the sheet conveyance direction and to move the guide toward a central portion of the label sheet while the label sheet is on the sheet conveyance path to peel a label body from the label sheet.2. The post-processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the guide positions the label sheet in the direction perpendicular to the sheet conveyance direction.3. The post-processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the guide includes a pair of alignment plates spaced from each other in the direction perpendicular to the sheet conveyance direction claim 1 , and the pair of alignment plates are positioned so each alignment plate contacts a lateral edge of the label sheet while the label sheet is on the sheet conveyance path.4. The post-processing apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the control unit is configured to peel the label body from the label sheet by moving the pair of alignment plates toward each other.5. The post-processing apparatus according to ...

LABELING APPARATUS FOR LABELING RECEPTACLES AND A METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH A LABELING APPARATUS

The present disclosure relates to a labeling apparatus for labeling articles. In one implementation, the apparatus may include a transfer drum having at least one label retaining segment adapted to receive and to retain at least one label, a glue application unit adapted to apply glue onto the label, a cleaning unit adapted to clean the transfer drum and a control unit adapted to selectively activate the cleaning unit into at least any one of: a partial cleaning configuration in which the cleaning unit is configured to partially clean the at least one label retaining segment or a full cleaning configuration in which the cleaning unit is configured to fully clean the at least one label retaining segment. 1. A labeling apparatus for labeling articles , comprising:a transfer drum having at least one label retaining segment adapted to receive and to retain at least one label, the transfer drum being adapted to convey the at least one label along a path defined by rotation of the transfer drum around a central axis of the transfer drum;a glue applicator adapted to apply glue onto the at least one label at a glue application station, the glue application unit being arranged adjacent to the transfer drum at the glue application station;a cleaning device adapted to clean the transfer drum; and a partial cleaning configuration in which the cleaning device is configured to partially clean the at least one label retaining segment; and', 'a full cleaning configuration in which the cleaning device is configured to fully clean the at least one label retaining segment., 'a controller adapted to selectively activate the cleaning device into at least one of2. The labeling apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to be set into at least one of an automatic mode in which the controller is adapted to activate the cleaning device into the partial cleaning configuration or the full cleaning configuration as a function of an operational status of the labeling ...

Application of Linerless Labels

A method of applying a linerless label to an article wherein a web of joined labels is die cut from a web of label material in which the adhesive is protected by a water-soluble coating which provides a cushion between an anvil and die cutting means. The water-soluble coating is at least partially removed by exposure to water in a press following die-cutting, in a label applicator, or in an off-line unit. The web of joined labels may be wound and unwound between each of the above options. The web of joined labels may be separated in a label applicator by breaking a weakened boundary between adjoining labels or by cutting at a boundary between the label and the adjoining label. The linerless label may contain anti-counterfeit means that may be subsequently identified overtly and/or covertly. 1. A method of applying a linerless label to an article including the steps ofi) providing a web of joined labels having a defined shape from a web of label material wherein both liner and its release layer have been eliminated wherein the adhesive is protected by a water-soluble coating;ii) at least partially removing the water soluble coating from the adhesive of the web of joined labels by exposure to water;iii) applying a label from the web of joined labels to an article wherein the label is separated from the web of joined labels by separation from an adjoining label at a boundary between the label and the adjoining label.2. The method of wherein conversion of the web of label material is carried out by die-cutting wherein the water soluble coating provides a cushion between an anvil and die cutting means during die cutting of the web.3. The method of wherein the boundary between the label and the adjoining label is weakened claim 1 , for example perforated claim 1 , such that the cohesion established by the adhesive between a partially applied label and an article being labelled is sufficient to break the weakened boundary.4. The method of wherein the boundary between a ...

DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATICALLY PRINTING AND APPLYING LABELS TO PRODUCTS

Devices, systems, and methods for automatically printing and applying one or more label to at least one item to enable shipping of the at least one item by a carrier are provided. In some aspects, a movable label applicator device includes a printer for printing the one or more label onto a supply of labeling material, wherein the one or more printed label contains unique information associated with the at least one item. In some aspects, the device further includes an applicator for applying the one or more printed label to a surface of the at least one item, wherein the applicator is configured to apply multiple labels to the surface of the at least one item such that the multiple labels are removably stacked on top of one another. 1. A method for automatically printing and applying one or more label to at least one item to enable shipping of the at least one item by a carrier , the method comprising:populating one or more label template with unique information associated with the at least one item;queuing an electronic representation of the one or more populated label template in print file format;printing, by a printer of at least one movable label applicator device positioned above a conveyor transporting the at least one item, the one or more label onto a supply of labeling material, wherein the one or more printed label contains the unique information associated with the at least one item; andapplying, by an applicator of the at least one movable label applicator device, the one or more printed label to a surface of the at least one item, wherein the applicator is configured to apply multiple labels to the surface of the at least one item such that the multiple labels are removably stacked on top of one another.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising dynamically cutting the one or more printed label into varying sizes depending on the unique information and/or an amount of labels required for the at least one item.3. The method of claim 2 , further ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LABELING OF SUPPORT STRUCTURES

An apparatus for labeling support structures includes: a chassis having a locomotive assembly, and supporting a label generator and an effector assembly with an end movable relative to the chassis and carrying a label manipulator with an image sensor; a controller coupled to the locomotive assembly, label generator, effector assembly and label manipulator, and configured to: obtain label placement data defining a location relative to a support structure reference feature for replacement of a previous label with a new label; control the locomotive assembly to travel to the support structure; detect the reference feature via image data captured at the image sensor; control the effector assembly to place the label manipulator at the location relative to the reference feature; control the effector assembly and the label manipulator to remove and discard the previous label, retrieve the new label from the label generator, and place the new label at the location. 1. An apparatus for labeling support structures , comprising:a chassis having a locomotive assembly;a label generator supported on the chassis;an effector assembly having a first end coupled to the chassis and a second end movable relative to the chassis;a label manipulator disposed at the second end of the effector assembly, the label manipulator including an image sensor; obtain label placement data defining a location relative to a reference feature on a support structure for a label manipulation operation;', 'control the locomotive assembly to travel to the support structure;', 'detect the reference feature via image data captured at the image sensor;', 'control the effector assembly to place the label manipulator at the location relative to the reference feature;', 'control the effector assembly and the label manipulator to perform the label manipulation operation., 'a controller coupled to the locomotive assembly, the label generator, the effector assembly and the label manipulator, the controller ...

Machine and Method for Its Operation

A labelling machine comprises a supply spool support for supporting a supply spool comprising label stock comprising a web and a plurality of labels attached to the web and which are separable from the web; a take-up spool support adapted to take up a portion of web; a motive means configured to propel the web along a web path from the supply spool support towards the take up spool support. A sensor has a transmitter portion and a receiver portion, the receiver portion comprising a plurality of receivers, the transmitter portion and receiver portion are configured to receive a portion of the label stock therebetween, and the plurality of receivers are each configured to produce a respective sensor signal which is a function of a property of a portion of label stock at a plurality of positions spaced from one another in a direction non-parallel to the web path. In addition, a controller is configured to monitor each of the sensor signals produced by the receivers and to select one of the sensor signals produced by the receivers based on said monitoring of each of the sensor signals produced by the receivers. 1. A labelling machine comprising:a supply spool support for supporting a supply spool comprising label stock comprising a web and a plurality of spaced labels attached to the web and which are separable from the web;a take-up spool support adapted to take up a portion of web;a motive means configured to propel the web along a web path from the supply spool support to the take-up spool support;a sensor having a transmitter portion and a receiver portion, the receiver portion comprising a plurality of receivers, the transmitter portion and receiver portion being configured to receive a portion of the label stock therebetween, and the plurality of receivers each configured to produce a respective sensor signal which is a function of a property of a portion of label stock at a plurality of positions spaced from one another in a direction non-parallel to the web path ...

LABEL PRINTER APPLICATOR SYSTEM

An improved print and apply device that receives a single data stream containing label printing/encoding data and positioning data. The single data stream may comprise data relating to the skew angle of the package. The print and apply device transmits label data to a printer/encoder portion of the system and positioning data to motors that move the system. Once the printer portion and the applicator portion have indicated they are ready, a signal is sent to apply the label. Supplemental motors can adjust the package in the X, Y, and/or Z directions until the skew angle is determined to be within an acceptable approach to zero. The label can be applied anywhere in the X, Y, and/or Z directions on a package. 1. A printer system , comprising:a print and apply device configured to print or encode a label and apply the label to a package, wherein the device has a printer/encoder portion and an applicator portion;a first motor to move the print and apply device in an X-direction;a second motor to move the print and apply device in a Y-direction;a third motor to move the print and apply device in a Z-direction;a first supplemental motor to rotate the print and apply device along the X-axis;a second supplemental motor to rotate the print and apply device along the Y-axis;a third supplemental motor to rotate the print and apply device along the Z-axis;a camera for determining if said package is within field of view;a sensor for detecting skew angle of said package;a controller coupled to the print and apply device and having a single interface configured to receive a single data stream comprising label data and positioning data from a single data stream; anda command parser configured to receive the single data stream and parse label data to the printer/encoder portion and positioning data to the applicator portion.2. The printer system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is integral with the print and apply device.3. The printer system of claim 1 , wherein the data stream ...

Radio frequency identification system

A radio frequency identification system, and method of operation thereof, provides: a sensor for sensing the absence or presence of a radio frequency identification transponder at the radio frequency identification system; a supply system connected to the sensor for supplying the radio frequency identification transponder to the radio frequency identification system in the absence of the radio frequency identification transponder at the radio frequency identification system; and a programmer connected to the sensor for writing transponder content to the radio frequency identification transponder at the radio frequency identification system in the presence of the radio frequency identification transponder at the radio frequency identification system.

BATCH PRINT LABEL WITH RECYCLABLE BACKER

A recyclable web of media for batch printing labels includes a recyclable label media which includes a substrate to accept printing on a first side of the substrate. An adhesive or pattern of adhesive is deposited on a second surface of the substrate opposite the first side of the substrate. A recyclable backing structure includes a print label backer material. A recyclable release layer coats one surface of the print label backer material. The recyclable backing structure is non-permanently and removably affixed to a surface of the adhesive or pattern of adhesive. 1. A recyclable web of media for batch printing labels comprising: a substrate to accept printing on a first side of said substrate;', 'an adhesive or pattern of adhesive deposited on a second surface of said substrate opposite said first side of said substrate;, 'a recyclable label media comprising a print label backer material;', 'a recyclable release layer coats one surface of said print label backer material; and, 'a recyclable backing structure comprisingwherein said recyclable backing structure is non-permanently and removably affixed to a surface of said adhesive or pattern of adhesive.2. The recyclable web of media for batch printing labels of claim 1 , wherein said recyclable release layer comprises a substantially silicone free material.3. The recyclable web of media for batch printing labels of claim 1 , wherein said substantially silicone free material comprises trace amounts or trace components of silicone.4. The recyclable web of media for batch printing labels of claim 1 , wherein said recyclable release layer comprises a starch or cellulose coating.5. The recyclable web of media for batch printing labels of claim 1 , wherein said recyclable release layer comprises a combination of starch and cellulose.6. The recyclable web of media for batch printing labels of claim 1 , wherein said recyclable release layer comprises a modified acrylic based material.7. The recyclable web of media for ...

Robotic Manipulation Using Reusable, Independent Tags

A system for robotic manipulation of objects having various shapes and sizes. The system includes a robot having an end effector, and an independent tag. The independent tag may have an object attachment interface to grasp an object, and an end effector attachment interface to mechanically interface with the end effector. Upon actuation of the robot, the end effector may move the object via the independent tag. A corresponding method is also disclosed and claimed herein. 1. A system , comprising:a robot having an end effector; andan independent tag having an object attachment interface to grasp an object and an end effector attachment interface to mechanically interface with the end effector, wherein the end effector moves the object upon actuation of the robot.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the object attachment interface removably couples the independent tag to the object.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the robot comprises one of a robotic arm claim 1 , a gantry robot claim 1 , a SCARA robot claim 1 , and a delta robot.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the object is one of a dish and a piece of luggage.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of independent tags are coupled to the object to mechanically interface with at least one actuator.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein each of the plurality of independent tags comprises a unique object attachment interface.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the robot comprises a multi-stage machine to move the object from stage to stage.8. The system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one light-duty robot to attach the object attachment interface of the independent tag to the object.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the at least one light-duty robot further analyzes the object to select claim 8 , from a plurality of independent tags claim 8 , the independent tag claim 8 , wherein the independent tag comprises an optimal object attachment interface for grasping the object.10. The system of claim 1 , ...

METHOD OF DIE CUTTING A LABEL

A die cutting method that cuts patterns in a label is provided. According an embodiment, a method adjusts temperature of a label sheet comprising a laminated layer and a liner layer. The method further separates the laminated layer from the liner layer prior to making the cuts on the laminated layer. The method further cuts one or more patterns on the laminated layer. The method further re-attaches, the laminated layer to the liner layer. 1. A computer implemented method , comprising:adjusting, by a system, temperature of a label sheet comprising a laminated layer and a liner layer;separating, by the system, the laminated layer from the liner layer;cutting, by the system, one or more patterns on the laminated layer; andre-attaching, by the system, the laminated layer to the liner layer.2. The computer implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:cooling, by the system, the label sheet upon re-attaching the laminated layer to the liner layer.3. The computer implemented method of claim 1 , wherein separating the laminated layer from the liner layer comprises utilizing a delamination unit.4. The computer implemented method of claim 1 , wherein re-attaching the laminated layer having the patterns to the liner layer comprises utilizing re-lamination unit.5. The computer implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the adjusting the temperature of the label sheet comprises heating an element to a pre-defined temperature level.6. The computer implemented method of claim 2 , wherein the cooling the label sheet comprises cooling an element to a pre-defined temperature level.7. The computer implemented method of claim 1 , wherein cutting the one or more patterns on the label sheet comprises die cutting the label sheet against a surface of a conveyer belt.8. A system claim 1 , comprising:a memory that stores computer executable components; and a controller component that adjusts a label sheet comprising a laminated layer and a liner layer, wherein the laminated layer ...

LABEL APPLICATOR BELLOW SPRAYER

In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, a produce label applicator machine is retrofitted with a system such that the positive/negative air pressure at the label applicator bellows is configured to introduce and apply a bacteria or maturity inhibiting substance/gas/chemical to the surfaces of the labels as they are being applied to the produce. A source of bacteria or maturity inhibiting substance/gas/chemical is coupled to a fast-acting valve, that is in communication with the air passageway of the label dispensing arms/bellows. 1. An apparatus for labeling of produce having a rotating turret section including a plurality of spaced depositor arms each having an air passage way leading to a pre-expanded bellow and a boot tip , and a supply of pressurized air in communication with the air passageway to selectively deliver pressurized air to each of the depositor arms to provide resistance to boot tip retraction and to provide a positive label application force onto the produce at a surface of the boot tip , the apparatus comprising:a valve device in communication with the air passageway; anda source of bacteria or maturity inhibiting substance connected to the valve device, the valve device configured to selectively introduce the bacteria or maturity inhibiting substance into the air passageway and apply the bacteria or maturity inhibiting substance to a surface of a label either during the application of the label to the produce by the boot tip or immediately after the application of the label to the produce by the boot tip.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , where the valve device comprises a fast acting pneumatically or electronically controlled valve device.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the bacteria or maturity inhibiting substance includes 1-methylcyclopropene.4. An apparatus for labeling of produce comprising:a rotating turret section including a plurality of spaced depositor arms each having an air passageway leading to a pre-expanded bellow ...

Apparatus for applying self-adhesive labels

An apparatus for applying self-adhesive labels includes a supporting base for at least one reel of a ribbon that supports self-adhesive labels, elements of feeding the ribbon to a head for applying the self-adhesive labels, and a device for taking up the ribbon. The application head can move on command about an orientation axis in order to vary its own direction of extension with respect to the unwinding direction of the ribbon from the reel. The feeder elements include at least one redirection roller, the rotation axis of which can rotate on command, with respect to the reel, about an adjustment axis that is substantially parallel to the orientation axis in order to bring the direction of extension of the ribbon at the application head.

METHODS FOR FORMING HIGH SHRINK WRAP LABEL SLEEVES

Methods for forming high shrink wrap label sleeves directly from a roll are disclosed herein. A seaming agent is applied to the label, where the trailing edge will overlap the leading edge to form a seam. The seaming agent is then exposed to radiation to cure the seaming agent and form a sleeve. The label comprises a film with at least one external layer that has a Hildebrand solubility parameter, and the seaming agent includes a component having a Hildebrand solubility parameter that is within 2.2 MPaor within 4.4 calories·cmof the Hildebrand solubility parameter of the external layer of the film. The seaming agent also has a viscosity of at least 1 centipoise and less than 1000 centipoise when measured at any temperature between ambient temperature and 60° C. 1. A liquid radiation-curable seaming agent having an immediate welding strength of greater than 2 grams within less than 0.5 seconds on an associated label film , and having at least one component with a Hildebrand solubility parameter that is within 2.2 MPaor within 4.4 calories·cmof a Hildebrand solubility parameter of an external layer of the associated label film , and having a viscosity of at least 1 centipoise and less than 300 centipoise when measured at any temperature between ambient temperature and 60° C.; wherein when the % VOC of the seaming agent is measured per the modified method of Example 4 , the % VOC of the seaming agent is less than 25%.2. The seaming agent of claim 1 , wherein the % VOC of the seaming agent is less than 10%.3. The seaming agent of claim 1 , wherein the % VOC of the seaming agent is less than 2%.4. The seaming agent of claim 1 , comprising:from 25 wt % to 98 wt % of a monomer having a molecular weight of 300 daltons (Da) or less;from 0 to 70 wt % of an organic solvent having a molecular weight of 300 daltons (Da) or less;from 0 wt % to 80 wt % of an oligomer or polymer having a molecular weight of 300 daltons (Da) or greater; andfrom 0.5 wt % to 15 wt % of a ...

METHODS FOR USING TWO SEAMING AGENTS ON ONE SYSTEM

Broadly described herein are methods for using the same pumping and metering system to apply two different seaming agents consecutively without cleaning the system between the two seaming agents. This is useful when it is desired to produce high shrink wrap labels and low-shrink labels on the same production line. The two seaming agents are soluble in each other at loadings (w/w) of 1:10 to 10:1. Two sets of seaming agents are also disclosed, (a) a polar low-shrink seaming agent and a polar high-shrink seaming agent; and (b) a non-polar low-shrink seaming agent and a non-polar high-shrink seaming agent. 1. A set of two different polar seaming agents , comprising:a polar low-shrink seaming agent that (a) has a viscosity of about 300 centipoise to about 1000 centipoise when measured at any temperature between ambient and 60° C.; and (b) has an immediate welding strength of at least 2 grams that develops within 0.5 seconds when applied to biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP), biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate (BOPET), or cast polypropylene (CPP); and (c) can obtain a seam quality of at least 2 when applied to BOPP, BOPET, or CPP; and{'sup': 1/2', '1/2', '−3/2, 'a polar high-shrink seaming agent that (a) has a Hildebrand solubility parameter that is within 2.2 MPaor within 4.4 calories·cmof a Hildebrand solubility parameter of polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified (PETG), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or polystyrene (PS); and (b) has an immediate welding strength of at least 2 grams that develops within 0.5 seconds when applied to PETG, PVC, or PS; and (c) has a viscosity from at least 1 centipoise to about 300 centipoise when measured at any temperature between ambient and 60° C.; and (d) can obtain a seam quality of at least 2 when applied to PETG, PVC, or PS;'}wherein the polar low-shrink seaming agent and the polar high-shrink seaming agent are compatible with each other, and can both be cured within 5 seconds.2. The set of claim 1 , wherein the ...

APPARATUS FOR LABELLING INDIVIDUAL PRODUCTS

The invention relates to a device () for labelling individual products (), in particular packages or goods, with a feed device () for transporting a respective product () along a transporting path, with a label application device () with a blower head () for applying a label () to the surface of the product (), wherein the blower head () has holding means () for fixing the label () in a blow-off position (II) and blow-off means () for producing a blast of compressed air directed in a blow-off direction (A) from the blow-off position (II) to the feed device (), and with a label dispensing device () for providing a label () in a dispensing position (I). In order to precisely transfer labels () to a surface of a product () to be labelled in the simplest way possible the invention proposes that the label application device () comprises a conveying unit () for transporting the respective label () from the dispensing position (I) to the blow-off position (II), wherein the conveying unit () has a transporting element () and pressing force generation means (). The invention also relates to a method of labelling individual products (). 119-. (canceled)20. A device for labelling individual products , comprising:a feed device for transporting a respective product along a transporting path;a label application device with a blower head for applying a label to a surface of the product, wherein the blower head has holding means for fixing the label in a blow-off position and blow-off means for producing a blast of compressed air directed in a blow-off direction from the blow-off position toward the feed device; anda label dispensing device for providing the label in a dispensing position;wherein the label application device comprises a conveying unit for transporting the label from the dispensing position to the blow-off position,wherein the conveying unit comprises a transporting element and pressing force generation means,wherein the label application device comprises separate ...

A DEVICE FOR APPLYING SELF-ADHESIVE LABELS ON MOVING CONTAINERS

Described is a device () for applying self-adhesive labels () on moving containers (), comprising means () for feeding a web () along a movement path, the labels () being arranged on the web () to bring one label () at a time to a detaching unit (). The detaching unit () is operatively associated with the labels () for detaching them from the web () in such a way as to apply them to a container (). The device () also comprises a unit for controlling the feed means () designed for moving the web () along an outward direction () to bring a respective label () to the detaching unit (). In addition, after a label () has been detached, the control unit is designed to move the web () in a return direction (), opposite to the outward direction, by a predetermined distance in such a way as to increase the movement space between the detaching unit () and the next label (). 110122. A device for applying self-adhesive labels () on moving containers () , said device being associable with a machine on which the containers () are , in use , positioned; comprising:{'b': 3', '4', '5, 'a supporting body () extending from a first end () to a second end () which is, in use, positioned at the machine;'}{'b': 28', '103', '101', '103', '28', '3', '101', '5', '3', '28', '2, 'feed means () for feeding a web () along a movement path, the labels () being arranged on the web (); said feed means () being mounted on the supporting body () and designed to bring one label () at a time to the second end () of the supporting body (); said feed means () being synchronisable with the movement of the containers () on the machine;'}{'b': 12', '5', '3', '101', '103', '2, 'a detaching unit () mounted on the second end () of the supporting body () and operatively associated with the labels () for detaching them from the web () in such a way as to bring them into contact with a container ();'}{'b': 28', '103', '19', '101', '12', '103', '2', '12', '101', '2, 'a control unit for the feed means () designed to ...

LABELLING DEVICE FOR SYRINGES FOR PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS

A labelling device for syringes for pharmaceutical products includes a carousel that holds and transports syringes, a syringe labelling station, a syringe handler, a camera for detecting the position of the marker scale of the syringes. The syringe labelling station includes an arm responsible for holding the label by a suction system and two articulated gates arranged such that when the syringe passes therethrough, the gates apply pressure over the body of the syringe in such a way that the label is affixed uniformly over the body. 1. A labelling device for syringes for pharmaceutical products which comprises:a carousel including a syringe holder and syringe transporter;a syringe labelling station;a syringe handler; anda camera configured to detect the position of the marker scale of the syringes,wherein the syringe labelling station comprises an arm responsible for holding the label by a suction system and two articulated gates arranged such that when the syringe handler causes the syringe to pass therethrough, said gates apply pressure over the body of the syringe in such a way that the label is affixed uniformly over said body.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein each of the articulated gates comprises at least one hinge having at least one resilient torsion means.3. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising least one RFID reader claim 1 , a control device and a label printer wherein the control device is configured to transmit the data read by the at least one RFID reader to the label printer.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the labelling station also comprises a sensor for detecting the correct printing of the labels of the syringes.5. The device according to claim 4 , wherein the labelling station also comprises a support for badly labelled syringes and a substitute support where the defective labels are affixed.6. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising a reusable RFID label removal mechanism which in turn ...

METHOD FOR ATTACHING AN ADHESIVE LABEL TO A PLASTIC OBJECT

A method is described herein for attaching an adhesive label to a plastic object such that upon removal of the adhesive label substantially no adhesive residue is left-behind on the plastic object. In an example, the method can include applying a textured pattern to a portion of a plastic object to provide a textured surface on the plastic object. The textured pattern can be applied post molding of the plastic object. The method can include attaching to the textured surface an adhesive label. 1. A method comprising:applying a textured pattern to a portion of a plastic object to provide a textured surface on the plastic object, wherein the textured pattern is applied post molding of the plastic object; andattaching to the textured surface an adhesive label.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the applying the textured pattern to the portion of the plastic object to provide the textured surface on the plastic object comprises:positioning the plastic object on a support of a hot-stamping machine; andimprinting, by the hot-stamping machine, the textured pattern on the surface of the plastic object to provide the textured surface.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the imprinting claim 2 , by the hot-stamping machine claim 2 , the textured pattern on the surface of the plastic object to provide the textured surface comprises:heating a heating head of the hot-stamping machine to a given temperature as defined by a temperature parameter to cause a die of the hot-stamping machine to be heated to the given temperature, wherein the die is coupled to the heating head, and comprises a surface with the textured pattern; andapplying the surface with the textured pattern to the surface of the plastic object to imprint the textured surface on the plastic object.4. The method of claim 3 , adding a hot stamp tape upside-down between the die and the surface of the plastic object.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the hot stamp tape comprises one of a film or a foil.6. The method of claim ...

LABELING SET FOR MARKING A PHARMACEUTICAL VESSEL AND PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING UNIT

A labeling set for marking a pharmaceutical vessel including a body having a peripheral surface and a removable closure includes: a three-dimensional molded attachment, a label for sticking on the outer vessel circumference to be marked, and an RFID transponder for electronic identification of the vessel and/or contents. The attachment is mountable and/or positionable on the vessel in a predefined relative position and has a circumferential wall with an outer circumferential surface which is intended as an additional labelable and/or electronically identifiable outer wall and/or outer surface and whose radius, outer circumference and/or wall course is selected in accordance with the radius, outer circumference and/or wall course of the vessel circumferential surface. The label and/or the RFID transponder sticks over and/or covers both a circumferential surface, formed in accordance with the vessel body outer circumference, and the attachment circumferential surface at least in regions and/or to secure the vessel attachment to the vessel. 11303132. A labeling set () for marking a pharmaceutical vessel () comprising a vessel body () having an outer periphery and a removable vessel closure () ,{'b': '1', 'claim-text': [{'b': 10', '100, 'a vessel attachment () formed as a three-dimensional molded part (),'}, {'b': '20', 'a label () for sticking on the outer circumference of a pharmaceutical vessel to be marked, and'}, {'b': '5', 'an RFID transponder () for electronic identification of a pharmaceutical vessel and/or its contents,'}, {'b': 10', '12', '10, 'i': 'a', 'wherein the vessel attachment () can be mounted and/or positioned on the vessel in a predefined relative position and has a circumferential wall () with an outer circumferential surface () which is intended as an additional labelable and/or electronically identifiable outer wall and/or outer surface and whose radius, outer circumference and/or wall profile is selected in accordance with the radius, outer ...

METHODS FOR FORMING HIGH SHRINK WRAP LABEL SLEEVES

Methods for forming high shrink wrap label sleeves directly from a roll are disclosed herein. A seaming agent is applied to the label, where the trailing edge will overlap the leading edge to form a seam. The seaming agent is then exposed to radiation to cure the seaming agent and form a sleeve. The label comprises a film with at least one external layer that has a Hildebrand solubility parameter, and the seaming agent includes a component having a Hildebrand solubility parameter that is within 2.2 MPaor within 4.4 calories·cmof the Hildebrand solubility parameter of the external layer of the film. The seaming agent also has a viscosity of at least 1 centipoise and less than 1000 centipoise when measured at any temperature between ambient temperature and 60° C. 1. A method for forming a high shrink wrap label sleeve , comprising:applying a liquid radiation-curable seaming agent to a leading edge or to a trailing edge of a high shrink label film;wrapping the high shrink label film until the trailing edge contacts the leading edge to create a seam that joins the trailing edge of the high shrink label film to the leading edge of the high shrink label film with the liquid radiation-curable seaming agent; andexposing the seam to radiation to form the high shrink wrap label sleeve;wherein the high shrink label film has an external layer with a Hildebrand solubility parameter; andwherein the liquid radiation-curable seaming agent has an immediate welding strength of greater than 2 grams within less than 0.5 seconds on an associated high shrink label film, and has a viscosity of at least 1 centipoise and less than 250 centipoise when measured at any temperature between ambient temperature and 60° C.;wherein the liquid radiation-curable seaming agent contains:from 24.7 wt % to 98 wt % of monomers having a molecular weight of 300 daltons (Da) or less;from 0 to 70 wt % of an organic solvent having a molecular weight of 300 daltons (Da) or less;from 0 wt % to 80 wt % of ...

GLUE SUPPLY FOR LABELING UNIT WITH GLUE PRINTER

The present disclosure provides a glue supply device for a labeling unit with a glue printer, comprising: a storage tank for glue, a supply line for supplying glue from the storage tank to the glue printer, a continuously delivering glue pump which is embodied to deliver glue from the storage tank into the supply line, and a hydropneumatic reservoir for the glue, wherein the hydro-pneumatic reservoir is arranged at the supply line upstream of the glue printer. 1. A glue supply device for a labeling unit with a glue printer , comprising:a storage tank for glue having a low viscosity,a supply line for supplying glue from the storage tank to the glue printer,a continuously delivering glue pump which is embodied to deliver glue from the storage tank into the supply line, anda hydropneumatic reservoir for the glue,wherein the hydropneumatic reservoir is arranged at the supply line upstream of the glue printer.2. The glue supply device according to claim 1 , wherein the glue pump is embodied as a gear pump.3. The glue supply device according to claim 1 , wherein the glue pump is embodied to be controllable by closed-loop control claim 1 , and furthermore comprising a pressure gauge device and an open-loop and/or closed-loop control unit claim 1 ,wherein the pressure gauge device is arranged directly upstream of or at the glue printer and is embodied to determine the glue pressure upstream of the glue printer, and wherein the open-loop and/or closed-loop control unit is embodied to control the glue pump as a function of the determined glue pressure.4. The glue supply device according to claim 1 , furthermore comprising a retention device which is embodied to fix the glue pump to the labeling unit in a height adjustable manner.5. The glue supply device according to claim 4 , wherein the retention device comprise a telescopic rail and a cylinder with a gas pressure spring for the height adjustment of the glue pump.6. The glue supply device according to claim 1 , furthermore ...

SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING CARDBOARD BOX WITH ELECTRONIC TAG AND METHOD THEREFOR

A system of manufacturing a corrugated cardboard box to which an electronic tag is attached. The system includes: a corrugated cardboard sheet forming part that forms a corrugated cardboard sheet ; a blank forming part that forms a box blank from the corrugated cardboard sheet; a folder gluer that assembles the box blank into a flat plate-shaped corrugated cardboard box; a product stacker that stacks the flat plate-shaped corrugated cardboard box assembled in the folder gluer; and a tag sticking device that sticks the electronic tag having an adhesive portion to a surface that becomes an outer surface of a box as a workpiece by using the adhesive portion between the corrugated cardboard sheet forming part and the product stacker. 110-. (canceled)11. A system of manufacturing an electronic tag-attached corrugated cardboard box , comprising:a corrugated cardboard sheet forming part that forms a corrugated cardboard sheet;a blank forming part that forms a box blank from the corrugated cardboard sheet;an assembly part that assembles the box blank into a flat plate-shaped corrugated cardboard box;a product stacking part that stacks the flat plate-shaped corrugated cardboard box assembled in the assembly part; anda tag sticking device that sticks an electronic tag having an adhesive portion to a surface that becomes an outer surface of a box as a workpiece by using the adhesive portion between the corrugated cardboard sheet forming part and the product stacking part.12. The system of manufacturing an electronic tag-attached corrugated cardboard box according to claim 11 ,wherein the assembly part includes a folding part that folds the box blank,the folding part folds a folding portion of the box blank that passes through an outer side in a CD direction in comparison to a pair of nipping conveyance devices toward a central side in the CD direction while conveying the box blank in an MD direction by the pair of nipping conveyance devices spaced apart from each other in the ...

PACKAGE FOR TOBACCO PRODUCTS, INCLUDING A RFID TAG

A package () for tobacco products or tobacco related commodities or smoking devices includes an RFID tag () which comprises a sealing portion () and is embedded in or attached to the package. The sealing portion () is destroyed when the package is opened. The RFID tag is configured to transmit, on request of a reader device (), a status information indicating whether the sealing portion () is intact or has been destroyed. 12412422424124224101101011014241242241424124224101103414. A package for tobacco products or tobacco related commodities or smoking devices (; ; ) , the package (; ; ) including an RFID tag (; ) , wherein the RFID tag (; ) comprises a sealing portion () and is embedded in or attached to the package (; ; ) so that the sealing portion () is destroyed if the package (; ; ) is opened , characterised in that the RFID tag (; ) is configured to transmit , on request of a reader device () , a status information indicating whether the sealing portion () is intact or has been destroyed.224142218102214. The package () according to claim 1 , wherein the sealing portion () includes a conductive element () claim 1 , preferably at least one conductive loop claim 1 , that is connected to an IC () of the RFID tag () claim 1 , wherein the conductive element () is configured to be broken if the sealing portion () is destroyed.3241034. The package () according to claim 1 , wherein the RFID tag () is configured to transmit claim 1 , on request of the reader device () claim 1 , an identification information claim 1 , such as a unique tag ID claim 1 , together with the status information.424124224. The package (; ; ) according to claim 1 , wherein the package is{'b': 24', '28', '30, 'a carton or paper based box or packet () or booklet, optionally including an inner liner () and/or an outer wrapper (), or a container including a plurality of such boxes or packets or booklets; or'}{'b': '124', 'a tin or can () or canister, preferably formed from metal and/or plastic; or'}{' ...

MACHINE AND METHOD FOR LABELING CONTAINERS

A machine for labeling containers conveys, along an advancement direction, the labels to be applied, which have a transfer drum which is adapted to bring individual labels into contact with corresponding containers which are supported by a conveyor. A spraying assembly faces the transfer drum and is adapted to apply glue on the labels; the spraying assembly includes at least one spray gun which has a plate-like glue dispensing body which faces the lateral surface of the transfer drum and is passed through by a plurality of dispensing ports, which are arranged mutually spaced apart along at least one row which extends substantially parallel to the axis of the transfer drum; a controller is configured to actuate a slowing of the advancement speed of the labels with respect to the spray gun before actuating the activation of the spray gun for the application of the glue on the labels. 115-. (canceled)16. A machine for labeling containers , which comprises conveyor means for conveying , along an advancement direction , the labels to be applied , said conveyor means being provided with a transfer drum which is adapted to bring individual labels into contact with corresponding containers which are supported by a conveyor , a spraying assembly facing said transfer drum and being adapted to apply glue on the labels , wherein said spraying assembly comprises at least one spray gun which has a plate-like glue dispensing body which faces a lateral surface of said transfer drum and is passed through by a plurality of dispensing ports , which are configured to connect an inside of said spray gun to an outside and are mutually spaced apart along at least one row which extends substantially parallel to an axis of said transfer drum , in order to enable the application on the labels of at least one line of glue spots which extends transversely to the advancement direction of the labels , control means being provided which are functionally connected to said conveyor means and to ...

TAGGING GUN AND METHOD AND SYSTEM TO USE RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAGGING

Apparatuses and methods are provided for labeling a product and reading one or more labels. The apparatus includes an outer housing, a processing unit, wherein the processing unit includes a processor, a digital reader, coupled to the housing, wherein the digital reader is configured to extract information from one or more labels, one or more labels, and a label hatch configured to eject the one or more labels. 1. An apparatus for labeling a product and reading one or more labels , comprising:an outer housing; 'wherein the processing unit includes a processor;', 'a processing unit,'} 'wherein the digital reader is configured to extract information from one or more labels;', 'a digital reader, coupled to the housing,'}one or more labels; anda label hatch configured to eject the one or more labels.2. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the one or more labels are radio frequency identification labels.3. The apparatus as recited in claim 2 , further comprising a radio frequency identification label writer configured to burn the one or more radio frequency identification labels with details pertaining to one or more products.4. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the one or more labels are barcode labels.5. The apparatus as recited in claim 4 , further comprising one or more secondary barcode readers configured to read the one or more barcode labels claim 4 , in real time claim 4 , as the one or more barcode labels are ejected.6. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a display configured to display information pertaining to one or more items.7. The apparatus as recited in claim 6 , wherein the display further includes a graphical user interface.8. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a trigger configured to cause the label hatch to eject the one or more labels.9. A method for labeling a product and reading one or more labels claim 1 , comprising: an outer housing;', 'wherein the processing unit includes a ...

ADHESIVE LABEL APPLICATION SYSTEM FOR A ROBOTIC DEVICE

An adhesive label application system is disclosed. The adhesive label application system may detect that a label has been received within an adhesive application zone of a robotic device. The adhesive label application system may remove, via a first mechanism, a portion of the label from the adhesive application zone. The adhesive label application system may convey, via a second mechanism, an adhesive, of an adhesive-carrying tape, to the adhesive application zone. The adhesive label application system may position, via the first mechanism, the portion of the label within the adhesive application zone after the adhesive is positioned within the adhesive application zone. The adhesive label application system may press, via a third mechanism, the portion of the label to the adhesive to apply the adhesive to the label. The adhesive label application system may configure the label to be adhered to a receiving surface via the adhesive. 1. A method for applying an adhesive to a label , comprising:detecting, by a robotic device, that the label has been received within an adhesive application zone of the robotic device;removing, by the robotic device and via a first mechanism, a portion of the label from the adhesive application zone;conveying, by the robotic device and via a second mechanism, an adhesive, of an adhesive-carrying tape, to the adhesive application zone;positioning, by the robotic device and via the first mechanism, the portion of the label within the adhesive application zone after the adhesive is positioned within the adhesive application zone;pressing, by the robotic device and via a third mechanism, the portion of the label to the adhesive to apply the adhesive to the label; andconfiguring, by the robotic device, the label to be adhered to a receiving surface via the adhesive.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: 'wherein the printing device is configured to provide the label to the adhesive application zone.', 'prior to detecting that the ...

Systems, Methods, And Devices For Commissioning Wireless Sensors

In one embodiment the present invention comprises a smartphone and encoders for commissioning RFID transponders. The present invention further includes novel systems, devices, and methods for commissioning RFID transponders with unique object class instance numbers without requiring a realtime connection to a serialization database.

In-line production of linerless labels

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of labeling a plurality of products includes coating a pressure sensitive adhesive to a roll of face stock, the roll of face stock configured to be converted to a plurality of individual labels aligned in a single lane; singulating an individual label from the roll of face stock; and applying the individual label to a product of the plurality of products, wherein the coating, singulating and applying are conducted sequentially in a single continuous operation with a single continuous web of material.

Method for further processing a glass tube semi-finished product

A method for further processing a glass tube semi-finished product includes: providing the glass tube semi-finished product, along with defect data for the glass tube semi-finished product; reading the defect data for the glass tube semi-finished product; and further processing the glass tube semi-finished product, for example by cutting to length or sorting out. The further processing of the glass tube semi-finished product is adapted to the defect data, which were read out for the glass tube semi-finished product. In this way, the further processing can be more efficiently adapted to the respective characteristics of a glass tube semi-finished product to be processed or a specific sub-section thereof, and the relevant defects of the respective glass tube semi-finished product do not need to be determined or measured again.

METHOD, A TRANSFER DRUM AND AN APPARATUS FOR LABELING ARTICLES

There is described a labeling apparatus () for applying labels () onto a succession of articles () and a method of setting-up of said labeling apparatus () prior to the application of the labels (). The labeling apparatus () comprises a transfer drum () for retaining on its outer surface () labels (), a glue application roller () having an outer lateral surface () and being configured to apply a pattern of glue onto the labels (). The transfer drum () comprises a plurality of pad assemblies () arranged along its outer surface () and pad assembly alignment means () configured to modify orientation and/or position of each one of the plurality of pad assemblies () to a respective working configuration for aligning each one of the plurality of pad assemblies () with respect to the outer lateral surface () of the glue application roller (). 1. A transfer drum being adapted to retain at least one label on an outer lateral surface of the transfer drum and to convey the at least one label along a path defined by rotation of the transfer drum around a central axis of the transfer drum itself , comprising:a plurality of pad assemblies arranged along a peripheral portion of the transfer drum, each one configured to interact with a leading or trailing edge of the at least one label for retaining the at least one label on the outer surface of the transfer drum; anda pad assembly alignment means configured to modify the orientation and/or position of each one of the plurality of pad assemblies with respect to the central axis, wherein the respective orientation and/or the respective position of each one of the plurality of pad assemblies define a respective working configuration fixed during rotation of the transfer drum around the central axis.2. The transfer drum according to claim 1 , wherein the pad assembly alignment means comprise a plurality of pad assembly alignment devices claim 1 , each one associated to one respective pad assembly and selectively activated ...

Kiosk Dispenser Interactive Original Order Entry Software Application

A control center receives an order from a patient's smart phone to fill a new prescription prescribed by a doctor to a patient, along with a selection of one drug dispensing kiosk. A remotely located pharmacist video teleconferences with the patient via the patient's smart phone to provide counseling about the prescribed pharmaceutical. The patient goes to the drug dispensing kiosk where the patient inputs information that is communicated to the control center. In response to the patient's input, the remotely located pharmacist initiates a transmission to the control center. In response to receiving input from the remotely located pharmacist, the control center communicates an order to dispense the new prescription to the patient from the drug dispensing kiosk such that the order to dispense the new prescription to the patient from the drug dispensing kiosk is initiated by a human so as to be as a subjective dispensing decision. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising: from a web-enabled mobile computing device at a first location;', 'to fill a new prescription;', the communicated new prescription includes an image captured by an image capture device of the web-enabled mobile computing device; and', 'the captured image is that of the new prescription for the pharmaceutical prescribed by the healthcare provider to the patient;, 'for a pharmaceutical prescribed by a healthcare provider to a patient, wherein], 'communicating a new prescription order a location of the web-enabled mobile computing device used to place the electronic order for the new prescription;', 'a location of a drug dispensing kiosk; and', 'a combination of the foregoing;, 'communicating video teleconferencing traffic between a pharmacist at a second location and the patient at a third location selected from the group consisting ofcommunicating input from the patient to the drug dispensing kiosk when the patient is co-located with the drug dispensing kiosk;communicating, in response to the input ...

GLUE ROLLER WITH DELIMITED GLUING REGION

The present invention provides a labelling apparatus for applying labels to containers, comprising a gluing device having a glue roller and a glue-application unit, which is assigned to the glue roller and is intended for applying glue to the glue roller, wherein the glue-application unit has at least one accommodating space for accommodating the glue, and wherein the glue roller and/or the glue-application unit are designed, and arranged in relation to one another, such that glue which is located in the accommodating space is applied to the surface of the glue roller only in one or more sub-regions of the overall extent—as seen in the axial direction of the glue roller—of the surface of the glue roller. 1. A labelling apparatus for applying labels to containers , comprising:a gluing device having a glue roller: anda glue-application unit which is assigned to the glue roller and is configured to apply glue to the glue roller, wherein the glue-application unit has at least one accommodating space for accommodating the glue;wherein in that the glue roller and/or the glue-application unit are designed and arranged in relation to one another such that glue which is located in the accommodating space is applied to surface of the glue roller only in one or more sub-regions of an overall extent in an axial direction of the glue roller.2. The labelling apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the glue roller comprises at least one contact segment corresponding to one or more sub-regions in the axial direction configured to accommodate glue in one or more recesses radially receding vis-à-vis a shell surface of the glue roller in contact with the glue-application unit.3. The labelling apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one contact segment only extends over a part of a circumference of the shell surface of the glue roller.4. The labelling apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein a surface of the glue roller outside at least one contact segment is smooth.5. ...

FILM BEARING CONTINUOUSLY PRINTED LABELS TO BE SUBJECTED TO HEAT-SHRINKING

A film bearing continuously printed labels to be subjected to heat-shrinking and designed to be processed by a labelling machine which comprises a rotating carousel for supporting the individual containers to be labelled and which is provided with elements that convey the film, drawing it from a reel, to be cut so as to separate the individual labels and bring each one into contact with a dummy bottle, so that each one of the labels completely surrounds one of the dummy bottles, forming a sleeve, transfer elements being also provided which are adapted to transfer the sleeve, which is now closed, to the underlying container, the film being a flat film which is pretreated with adhesive at a strip at an end flap of each individual label that corresponds to an overlap region so as to form the closed sleeve in contact with the corresponding dummy bottle. 1. (canceled)2. A method of applying heat-shrink sleeves to containers in a labelling machine , comprising:rotating a carousel provided with load plates, each of which supports a container and above each of which there is a dummy bottle;drawing from a reel a flat heat-shrink film bearing continuously printed labels to be subjected to heat-shrink, the heat-shrink film being provided with a plurality of mutually spaced pretreated adhesive strips;cutting the heat-shrink film so as to separate individual labels each having a pair of end flaps and one of said adhesive strips, each of said individual labels comprising said adhesive strip only at one end flap of said pair of end flaps;bringing each one of said individual labels into contact with a respective one of said dummy bottles so as to completely surround said dummy bottle with an overlap at said end flaps, so that said adhesive strip is arranged at the overlap area, forming a closed sleeve;transferring said closed sleeve to the underlying container by descending said closed sleeve from the dummy bottle.3. The method of further comprising:heat-shrinking said closed ...

MACHINE AND METHOD FOR LABELING CONTAINERS

A machine and a method for labeling containers, the machine including a transfer drum, fed by an assembly for unwinding a labeling ribbon and provided with cutting elements, which is adapted to bring the individual labels, separated after cutting, into contact with corresponding containers which are supported by a conveyor; a roller for spreading adhesive faces the transfer drum and is designed to apply, to the labels that are present on the ribbon, at least one line of adhesive prior to their separation from the ribbon. 118-. (canceled)19. A machine for labeling containers , comprising a transfer drum fed by an unwinding assembly for unwinding a labeling ribbon on which a plurality of labels are printed continuously along its extension , said transfer drum being provided with cutting means , which are distributed around a lateral surface of the transfer drum and can be activated on command by respective actuation means in order to cut said ribbon at the separation portion between two consecutive labels , said transfer drum being adapted to bring the individual labels , separated after cutting , into contact with corresponding containers supported by a conveyor , a roller for spreading adhesive facing said transfer drum and being designed to apply to the labels that are present on said ribbon at least one line of adhesive prior to their separation from said ribbon performed as a consequence of the activation of the actuation means of said cutting means.20. The machine according to claim 19 , wherein said transfer drum is provided with a plurality of adhesive bonding regions which are distributed mutually spaced apart around such transfer drum claim 19 , said adhesive bonding regions being claim 19 , with at least one portion thereof claim 19 , in relief with respect to the lateral surface of said transfer drum and being adapted to receive claim 19 , by coming to rest thereon claim 19 , the leading and trailing edges of the labels that are present on said ribbon ...

Water-Activated Linerless Adhesive Articles and Related Methods

Water-activatable, linerless adhesive articles and related methods are described. The adhesive articles utilize a dry, non-tacky protective layer for protecting the adhesive layer from contamination and therefore do not require a release liner. The protective layer includes at least one of amorphous polyvinyl alcohol and poly(ethylene oxide). The adhesive articles are bonded to a substrate by applying a polar solvent, such as water, to the protective layer, which mix to form a tacky material. The tacky material forms a weak, temporary bond with the substrate and allows the adhesive articles to be repositioned on the substrate. The tacky material gradually pools together at the substrate/adhesive article interface to expose the underlying adhesive layer. The exposed adhesive layer then forms a permanent bond with the substrate. 1. A water-activatable adhesive article comprising:a facestock,an adhesive layer disposed on the facestock, anda water-soluble, film-forming protective layer covering at least a portion of the adhesive layer wherein the protective layer is in a dry form and is non-tacky, andwherein upon contacting a solvent to the protective layer, the covered portion of the adhesive layer is at least partially exposed.2. The adhesive article of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive article is free of a release liner covering the adhesive layer.3. The adhesive article of claim 1 , wherein the protective layer comprises a highly amorphous polyvinyl alcohol.5. The adhesive article of claim 4 , wherein the highly amorphous polyvinyl alcohol resin has a saponification degree of 80 mole % to 97.9 mole %.6. The adhesive article of claim 3 , wherein the highly amorphous vinyl alcohol has an average level of crystallinity of less than about 35%.7. The adhesive article of claim 1 , wherein the solvent is water.8. The adhesive article of claim 1 , wherein upon contacting the solvent to the protective layer claim 1 , the solvent and the protective layer form a tacky material ...

Heat Seal Material For Low Temperature Applications

In accordance with some embodiments, a label material attachable to a product and a method of applying the label material to the product are described. In some embodiments, a label material may include a polyurethane web including a top side and a back side, an adhesive applied to the back side, and a removable backing. The adhesive may have a melting temperature of less than 170 degrees Celsius. 1. A label material comprising:a polyurethane web comprising a top side and a back side;an adhesive applied to the back side; anda removable backing,wherein the adhesive has a melting temperature of less than 170 degrees Celsius.2. The label material of claim 1 , wherein the polyurethane web is comprised of a polyurethane resin.3. The label material of claim 2 , wherein the polyurethane resin is substantially free of raw fabric.4. The label material of claim 1 , wherein the polyurethane web is substantially transparent.5. The label material of claim 1 , further comprising at least one printed indicia printed onto the polyurethane web.6. The label material of claim 5 , wherein the at least one printed indicia is printed on the top side of the polyurethane web.7. The label material of claim 5 , wherein the at least one printed indicia comprises at least one of: a brand claim 5 , an image claim 5 , a logo claim 5 , a theme claim 5 , or a set of care instructions.8. The label material of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is positioned between the back side and the removable backing.9. The label material of claim 1 , wherein the polyurethane web is bonded or applied to a product.10. The label material of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is a polyurethane thermo-adhesive.11. The label material of claim 1 , wherein the polyurethane web is divided or cut into a plurality of individual labels.12. A method of applying a label material to a product comprising the steps of:supplying the label material to a printer;printing at least one indicia on a polyurethane web of the label material; ...

Automatic high speed; labeling system having an improved label stripper

An automatic high speed labeling machine with an improved label stripper is provided capable of applying 700 to 1,000 labels to individual produce items in a single lane, without tearing the label carrier strip. The improved label stripper has a contoured surface wherein only the center section contacts the label carrier strip. The edges of the carrier strip are prevented from contacting the label stripper surface. 1. An automatic , high speed labeling machine used to apply labels to produce , wherein a label applicator having a plurality of bellows carried on a rotary head includes a label stripper to strip individual labels from a label carrier strip and transfer said labels onto the tip of a single bellow , and thereafter onto individual items of produce wherein said label carrier strip has first and second edges , is drawn across said label stripper surface to separate individual labels from the center of said label carrier strip , and wherein said label carrier strip periodically becomes misaligned relative to said label stripper surface , the improved label stripper characterized by:said label stripper having a body, two mounting ears and a contoured surface, said contoured surface including a central stripping segment and first and second separation segments.said central stripping segment is positioned on the center of the pathway of said carrier strip to engage and strip said labels as said carrier strip is drawn across said label strippersaid first and second separation segments are positioned laterally on opposite sides of said central stripping segment, and both separation segments have surfaces inclined in a direction away from the path of said carrier strip, whereby as a label is stripped by said central stripping segment, said first and second edges of said carrier strip are separated from said contoured surface by said separation segments and do not contact said contoured surface of said label stripper, minimizing tension in said first and second ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LABELING CONTAINERS

The present invention provides an apparatus and a method for applying labels to containers or packs, comprising the following steps: taking over a label from a label providing unit by means of a pallet such that a glue application surface of the label faces away from the pallet; conveying the label by means of the pallet past a glue application unit, where the glue application surface of the label has cold glue applied thereto, at least over part of its area; and, subsequently, directly transferring the glue-coated label to a container conveyed by a conveyer or to a pack conveyed by the conveyor. 1. A method for applying labels to containers or packs , comprising the following steps:taking over a label from a label providing unit by means of a pallet which is adapted to be driven such that it circulates around an axis of rotation such that a glue application surface of the label faces away from the pallet;conveying the label by means of the pallet past a glue application unit, where the glue application surface of the label has cold glue applied thereto, at least over part of an area of the label; and,subsequently, directly transferring the glue-coated label to a container conveyed by a conveyor or to a pack conveyed by the conveyor.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the glue application surface has printed thereon a variable glue image.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the glue application surface is areally provided with cold glue by a glue roller of a glue application unit.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the glue application unit has cold glue supplied thereto by controlled deformation of a deformable glue reservoir.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the label is taken over through negative pressure by means of a plurality of suction openings of the pallet.6. The method according to claim 5 , further comprising the controlled activation of a subset of the suction openings of the pallet claim 5 , depending on a size and/ ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LABELING CONTAINERS

The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for preparing labels for application to containers, wherein glue is applied in a variable glue image directly onto a glue application surface of at least one label by means of a controllable glue printer. 1. A method for preparing labels for application to containers , comprising:applying glue in a variable glue image directly onto a glue application surface of at least one label via a controllable glue printer.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising individual or groupwise control of a plurality of glue nozzles of the glue printer in such a way that a desired glue image is applied to the glue application surface of the label.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of moving the glue application surface to be printed-on past a plurality of glue discharge openings of the glue printer by means of a controllably pivotable pallet claim 1 , with the glue application surface facing away from the pallet.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the pallet is pivoted such that the glue application surface to be printed-on is moved past the glue discharge openings of the glue printer at a constant distance therefrom claim 3 , in particular a distance between 1 mm and 2.5 mm.5. The method according to claim 3 , further comprising the step of suctionally attracting the label by means of a plurality of suction openings in a contacting surface of the pallet.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the suction openings are activated or deactivated claim 5 , individually or in groups claim 5 , depending on a size and/or shape of the label to be conveyed.7. The method according to claim 5 , further comprising the step of releasing the label by deactivating all the suction openings of the pallet.9. The apparatus according to claim 8 , wherein the glue printer comprises a plurality of glue nozzles controllable individually or in groups.10. The apparatus according to claim 9 , ...

Discarding defective label

In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, an apparatus to discard defective label form a labeling machine is provided. The invention includes a label path to move a label web containing a plurality of labels from an origin station to a destination station. The invention then includes an inspection unit to detect the defective labels from the plurality of labels in the label path. The invention also includes a defective label discarding unit configured to discard the defective labels from the label path. The invention further includes, a collecting unit to collect the plurality of defective labels. The invention then includes, a labeling unit configured to label the good label in a required product and a processor to synchronize the label path, the inspection unit, the defective label discarding unit, the collecting unit and the labeling unit.

METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR BAG FORMING AND LABEL APPLICATION

A system and method for labeling empty transit bags may include applying labels on bag-forming material in a roll form and then sealing and cutting the bag forming material to form individual bags. The size of the bags can be varied to provide a better fit for goods that are subsequently inserted into the bags. Labeling may be done by pre-printed labels provided in a roll stock, or may be blank labels provided in a roll stock that are printed by a printer of the system. Labeling bags when they are initially formed eliminates the need to manually label bags when they are filled with goods. 1. A system for forming bags , comprising:a roll feed of bag-forming material;a label applicator;a sealing mechanism; anda cutting mechanism,wherein the bag-forming material is fed to the label applicator that applies a label to the bag-forming material, the bag-forming material is then fed to the sealing mechanism that seals the bag-forming material, leaving an open end, and the cutting mechanism cuts the bag-forming material to form individual bags.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a printer formed with the label applicator.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the bag-forming material is polyethylene.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one of a code scanner or RFID reader.5. A method for forming garment transit bags claim 1 , comprising:feeding bag-forming material in a roll feed to a label applicator;applying labels to the bag-forming material in the roll feed;sealing the bag-forming material to leave one open end of the bags;cutting the bag-forming material along opposing seals to form individual bags; andcollecting the individual bags.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising printing indicia on the applied labels.7. The method of claim 5 , where cutting the bag-forming material comprises cutting at predetermined intervals.8. The method of claim 7 , where cutting the bag-forming material at predetermined intervals forms individual bags of equal ...

LABEL DISPENSER

The invention relates to the peel-off plate enabling automatic peeling and labelling of ultra thin or extremely flexible labels, such as for example used in labelling of small sample vials. The peel-off plate of the present invention is characterized in that in enables a stepwise release from the labels () of the backing sheet (), based on a support surface having at least two peeling edges () and corresponding discharge zones, that do not lie in line with one another, with respect to the running direction of the machine. It is further characterized in that label support means () are present posterior to all of the peeling edges, providing support from underneath to the label while being removed from the backing sheet up to the deposit edge where the user can grasp it or it is being dispensed on the item being labelled. 116-. (canceled)17. A peel-off plate for use with a backing sheet carrying adhesive labels to be dispensed in a label-dispensing machine , comprising a surface with at least two peeling edges positioned relatively to corresponding discharge zones; characterized in that said peeling edges do not lie in line with one another , with respect to the running direction of the machine; and in that it comprises label support means posterior to the peeling edges up to shed zone.18. The peel-off plate according to claim 17 , wherein said peeling edges consist of a central peeling edge and claim 17 , two flanking peeling edges claim 17 , characterized in that said central peeling edge and flanking peeling edges do not lie in line with one another claim 17 , with respect to the running direction of the machine.19. The peel-off plate according to claim 18 , wherein the central peeling edge is proximal to a leading edge of the peel-off plate claim 18 , when compared to the flanking peeling edges.20. The peel-off plate according to claim 18 , wherein the central peeling edge is distal to a leading edge of the peel-off plate claim 18 , when compared to the flanking ...

LABELLING MACHINE

A labelling machine comprising a supply spool support () adapted to receive a supply spool (), a takeup spool support () adapted to form a takeup spool () of web () from which at least some labels () have been removed, a motor () arranged to turn the takeup spool, and a controller to control operation of the motor. A web path () is defined between the supply spool and the take-up spool, and the controller is arranged to control the motor to turn the take-up spool so as to cause controlled predetermined linear movement of a web along the web path and onto the take-up spool, furthermore comprising a sensor () operable to sense linear displacement of the web and/or displacement of the web in a direction other than the direction of the web, a printer () movable between a first position and a second position, and a separator surface () comprising a first portion inclined relative to the web path. 1. A take up spool for receiving a spool of material , the take up spool comprising:a spool support having a wall having an outer surface defining an opening for receipt of material to be wound onto the spool support, the opening extending along at least part of the length of the wall; andan attachment member at least a portion of which is located radially inwards of the outer surface of the cylindrical wall and being moveable between a first position in which a portion of the material is secured to the support and a second position in which the portion of the material can be removed from the take up spool support.2. A take up spool support according to claim 1 , wherein the wall is substantially cylindrical.3. A take up spool as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the material is trapped between the attachment member and the spool support when the attachment member is in the first position.4. A take up spool as claimed in claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the second position claim 1 , the attachment member substantially closes the opening.5. A take up spool as claimed in claim 1 , ...

LABEL PRINTER APPLICATOR SYSTEM

An improved print and apply device that receives a single data stream containing label printing/encoding data and positioning data. The single data stream may comprise data relating to the skew angle of the package. The print and apply device transmits label data to a printer/encoder portion of the system and positioning data to motors that move the system. Once the printer portion and the applicator portion have indicated they are ready, a signal is sent to apply the label. Supplemental motors can adjust the package in the X, Y, and/or Z directions until the skew angle is determined to be within an acceptable approach to zero. The label can be applied anywhere in the X, Y, and/or Z directions on a package. 1. A printer system , comprising:a print portion configured to print or encode a label;an apply portion configured to apply said label to a package comprising a label application device and a robotic arm;wherein said robotic arm is attached to said label application device wherein said robotic arm is comprised of a plurality of motors and a plurality of linking arms wherein said motors move said linking arms as to move said label application device to apply said label to any surface of said package;a controller coupled to the print and apply portion and having a single interface configured to receive a single data stream comprising label data and positioning data from a single data stream; anda command parser configured to receive the single data stream and parse label data to the printer portion and positioning data to the apply portion.2. The printer system of wherein said motors rotates at least one of said linking arms perpendicular to the axis of another linking arm.3. The printer system of wherein said motors rotates at least one of said linking arms parallel to the axis of another linking arm.4. The printer system of wherein said robotic arm is comprised of seven linking arms.5. The printer system of wherein said robotic arm is comprised of six motors.6. ...

Label Processor

A deformable label processor and related methods are described. The processor is heated and urged against a label, such as a heat transfer label, to apply one or more designs from the label and/or the label itself onto a container or other surface. The processor and methods are well suited for application of labels onto compound curved surfaces. The label processors include particular exhaust assemblies and air diffuser assemblies. 1. A label processor comprising:a rigid frame defining a front face and an oppositely directed rear face;a flexible member sealingly attached to the frame, the flexible member defining an outer face for contacting a label, the flexible member defining a hollow interior region, the flexible member being deformable upon application of a label contacting force to a portion of the member;wherein the rigid frame defines at least one air inlet and at least one air outlet in communication with the hollow interior region defined by the flexible member;an air diffuser assembly disposed within the hollow interior region defined by the flexible member, the air diffuser assembly being in communication with the at least one air inlet such that air entering the air inlet travels through at least a portion of the air diffuser assembly to reach the hollow interior region defined by the flexible member.2. The label processor of wherein the air diffuser assembly includes a conduit defining a longitudinally extending interior flow channel and the conduit further defines a plurality of apertures providing communication between the interior flow channel of the conduit and the interior of the flexible member.3. The label processor of wherein at least a portion of the plurality of apertures are arranged in a plurality of rows extending along the conduit.4. The label processor of further comprising:a heater disposed in the hollow interior region of the flexible member.5. The label processor of further comprising:an exhaust assembly in communication with the at ...

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A LABELING MACHINE, LABELING UNIT AND CONTAINER HANDLING SYSTEM

A process for using a first labeling system that is a constituent of a block-form first container-handling includes, before switching between said labeling and non-labeling modes of a labeling unit thereof, providing a control signal to a control unit that controls the labeling machine, the control signal being indicative of a gap in container flow. the control signal occurs before the gap in container flow reaches a container inlet of the first labeling system. 130-. (canceled)31. A process for use of an apparatus that comprises a first labeling system that is a constituent of a block-form first container-handling machine , wherein said first labeling system includes a labeling machine that transitions between a labeling mode , in which said labeling machine applies an application element to a container located at an labeling position of said labeling unit , and a non-labeling mode , in which said labeling position is empty , said process comprising , before switching between said labeling and non-labeling modes , providing a control signal to a control unit that controls said labeling machine , said control signal being indicative of a gap in container flow , wherein providing said control signal occurs before said gap in container flow reaches a container inlet of said first labeling system.32. The process of claim 31 , further comprising generating a signal indicative of interruption of container flow at a point upstream of said labeling machine.33. The process of claim 31 , further comprising generating a signal indicative of interruption of container flow at a second container-handling machine upstream of said labeling machine.34. The process of claim 33 , further comprising selecting said second container-handling machine to have a fixed capacity.35. The process of claim 33 , further comprising selecting said second container-handling machine to have a capacity that can be adjusted only in discrete steps.36. The process of claim 33 , further comprising ...

Label peeling device

According to one embodiment, a label peeling device includes a tray, a pressing unit, and a control unit. The tray is configured to support a label sheet thereon. The pressing unit is configured to be driven in a direction perpendicular to a conveyance direction of the label sheet. The control unit is configured to drive the pressing unit toward a central portion of the label sheet supported on the tray. The control unit performs peeling control to peel a liner sheet and a label body of the label sheet from each other by pressing an edge of the label sheet and thereby curving the label sheet.

TWO-PLY CHANNEL LINER, LABEL, AND ROLL

A two-ply liner-label and liner-label-roll are provided. A front side of a liner is coated with a release coating. The liner also includes a plurality of die cut tabs that at least partially align with a second die cut label in the label. The backside of the label is coated with an adhesive material and applied to the front side of the liner to form a liner-label roll. The tabs remain affixed to their corresponding individual labels when the labels are removed for placement on packaging; thereby, leaving holes in the liner as the liner is wound into a waste-liner roll within an auto applicator machine. 1. A liner-label , comprising:a liner;a label;a plurality of die cut tabs in the liner; anda die cut second label in the label;wherein a backside of the label is affixed to a front side of the liner with the tabs at least partially aligned to the second label.2. The liner-label of claim 1 , wherein the front side of the liner includes a release coating.3. The liner-label of claim 2 , wherein the backside of the label includes an adhesive coating.4. The liner-label of claim 3 , wherein the tabs are configured to remain attached to the label when the label is removed from the liner creating holes in the liner.5. The liner-label of claim 1 , wherein the tabs include six tabs.6. The liner-label of claim 5 , wherein two sets of three tabs are die cut within the liner as being stacked upon one another.7. The liner-label of claim 6 , wherein two edge tabs are rounded and aligned near a release edge of the second label.8. The liner-label of claim 7 , wherein the release edge is a portion of an edge for the label claim 7 , and wherein the release edge is curved inward from the edge.9. The liner-label of claim 1 , wherein the second label is a rectangular shape.10. The liner-label of claim 9 , wherein the second label is situated proximate to a bottom edge of the label.11. The liner-label of claim 1 , wherein the tabs are at least partially aligned to a portion of the backside ...

GLUING DEVICE COMPRISING A GLUE SCRAPER AND LABELING UNIT

A gluing device includes a glue scraper having doctor blades, each with a corresponding blade-edge configured to scrape off surplus glue from a circumferential surface of a glue roll and to produce a layer of glue with a controlled glue thickness on a label. The doctor blades are adjustable relative to one another along a direction of the blade edges. This adjustment sets a width of the layer of glue. The doctor blades lie in contact with each other and are configured in the manner of a leaf Either one or both of is adjustable for setting the width. 18-. (canceled)9. An apparatus comprising a gluing device for a labeling unit , said gluing device comprising a glue scraper , wherein said glue scraper comprises a first doctor blade , a second doctor blade , a first blade-edge , and a second blade-edge , wherein said first blade edge is an edge of said first doctor blade , wherein said second blade edge is an edge of said second doctor blade , wherein said first and second blade edges are configured to scrape off surplus glue from a circumferential surface of a glue roll and to produce a layer of glue on a label , wherein said layer of glue has a controlled glue thickness , wherein said first and second doctor blades are adjustable relative to one another along a direction of said first and second blade edges , wherein adjustment of said first and second doctor blades relative to each other sets a width of said layer of glue , wherein said first and second doctor blades are configured in the manner of a leaf , wherein said first and second doctor blades lie in contact with one another , and wherein said second doctor blade is adjustable for setting said width.10. The apparatus of claim 9 , further comprising a spacer arranged between said first and second doctor blades.11. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein said first and second blade edges succeed one another in an axial direction claim 9 , and wherein said axial direction extends at right angles to said blade edges. ...

WINDING DEVICE AND CUTOFF DETECTION METHOD

A winding device includes a first roller that winds label roll paper that is composed with a continues base sheet, a plurality of labels and a marginal portion, a second roller that winds the marginal portion peeled off the label roll paper, a drive part that generates a driving force for the second roller to rotate, a drive transmission control part that is provided between the drive part and the second roller such that the driving force is transmitted to the second roller from the driving part, and stops transmitting the driving force to the second roller if a load placed on the second roller exceeds a prescribed load, a detection part that detects a rotation of the second roller, and a control part that determines a cutoff of the marginal portion based on the rotation of the second roller detected by the detection part. 1. A winding device , comprising:a first roller that winds label roll paper, the label roll paper being composed with a continues base sheet, a plurality of labels and a marginal portion, the labels and the marginal portion, which surrounds the labels, being peelably attached on one side of the base sheet such that the labels and the marginal portion entirely covers the one side of the base sheet,a second roller that winds the marginal portion peeled off the label roll paper,a drive part that generates a driving force for the second roller to rotate, is provided between the drive part and the second roller such that the driving force is transmitted to the second roller from the driving part, and', 'stops transmitting the driving force to the second roller if a load placed on the second roller exceeds a prescribed load,, 'a drive transmission control part that'}a detection part that detects a rotation of the second roller, anda control part that determines a cutoff of the marginal portion based on the rotation of the second roller detected by the detection part.2. The winding device according to claim 1 , whereinwhen the cutoff of the marginal ...

Method of robot assisted automated decal application on complex three dimensional surfaces

The present Invention discloses two robot assisted automated methods for application of decals on complex 3 dimensional surfaces without wrinkle and bubble. The method includes loading of objects having 3D surfaces on an object holding fixture manually from a conveyor belt, picking up a first application fixture automatically by a robot, peeling off the liner disposed on the decal manually and placing the decal on the first application fixture which holds the decal by suction, positioning the decal with exposed adhesive accurately on a first 3D surface of the object and switching off the suction automatically leaving the decal placed on the 3D surface of the object, placing the first application fixture back and picking up a second application fixture automatically by the robot for squeegee application, applying the second application fixture to complete the squeegee application by pressurizing the decal. The first application fixture is configured to be programmed to hold decals of different shape and size and the second application fixture is configured to be programmed to identify the 3D direction of squeezing pad motion within each region of such decals to eliminate the bubbles without wrinkling. The second method uses a mechatronic pick and place mechanism for picking up a decal from the decal stack and placing of the decal on the 3D surface of the object automatically.

Apparatus for Dispensing Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Labels onto a Substrate

A labeling apparatus comprises a separation member configured to promote detachment of an adhesive label from liner web. Adhesive labels are fed to the separation member such that a surface of the facestock contacts the separation member. The separation member has a surface exhibiting a tack such that the tack force between the facestock and the separation member is greater than the release force between the release liner and the adhesive layer of the labels. The labels become associated with the separation member, and the label is applied to a surface of a substrate by contacting the exposed adhesive layer with a surface of a substrate, which causes the adhesive label to detach from the separation member. 1. An apparatus for dispensing adhesive labels from a liner web onto a substrate comprising:a feed roll for housing a roll of label material comprising a plurality of adhesive labels disposed on a release liner; the adhesive labels comprising a facestock having an upper surface and a lower surface, and an adhesive layer disposed adjacent the lower surface of the facestock and in contact with the release liner;a separation member for removing the adhesive labels from the release liner;a nip member disposed adjacent the separation member; anda take-up roll for winding the release liner;wherein the label material is oriented such that the upper surface of the facestock contacts the separation member as the label material is fed through the apparatus, and the separation member has a tackified surface providing a tack force between the upper surface of the facestock and the surface of the separation member that is greater than the release force between the adhesive layer and the release liner, and the tackified surface promotes separation of the adhesive labels from the release liner as the upper surface of the facestock contacts the separation member.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the tackified surface of the separation member comprises a coating chosen from a ...

Automated Label Application Device

An apparatus and method is described herein for automatically labeling using labels having a fluid activatable adhesive along the back surface of the label. The apparatus includes a dispensing magazine for retaining a stack of labels, a first rotating transfer member, and an adhesive activation station aligned with the rotating transfer member. The dispensing magazine includes a dispensing end and a loading end. The first rotating transfer member is rotated in close proximity to the stack of labels and includes at least one belt having multiple openings for communication of suction to enable the belt to receive and releasably secure the front of the labels. The adhesive activation station is configured to apply to a fluid to the back of the labels to activate the adhesive such that the adhesive becomes tacky along the back surface of the label. 1. An apparatus for use with labeling machinery comprising (1) a dispensing end configured to dispense the individual labels, the individual labels including a back surface having a fluid activatable adhesive that is non-tacky until activated and a front surface opposing the back surface, and', '(2) a loading end configured to apply a force against the plurality of individual labels in the stack,, '(a) a dispensing magazine for retaining a plurality of individual labels in a stack, the dispensing magazine including(b) a first rotating transfer member rotated in close proximity to the individual labels and including at least one belt thereon, the at least one belt having multiple openings for communication of suction to enable the transfer member to receive and releasably secure the front of the labels onto the at least one belt, and(c) an adhesive activation station aligned with at least a portion of the rotating transfer member configured to apply to the back surface a fluid to activate the adhesive to become tacky along the back surface of the label.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first rotating transfer member ...

LABEL ISSUANCE DEVICE AND ANTENNA

A label issuance device includes a roller configured to convey a label including an RFID tag along a conveyance path, an antenna board disposed under the conveyance path and having planar surfaces that are perpendicular to a conveyance direction of the label, the antenna board including a substrate, a transmission line formed inwardly of an upper edge of the substrate that faces the conveyed label, and a ground layer formed on each of the planar surfaces of the substrate, and a reader/writer connected to the antenna board to read out and write data from and onto the RFID tag of the conveyed label. 1. A label issuance device comprising:a roller configured to convey a label including an RFID tag along a conveyance path; a substrate,', 'a transmission line formed inwardly of an upper edge of the substrate that faces the conveyed label, and', 'a ground layer formed on each of the planar surfaces of the substrate; and, 'an antenna board disposed under the conveyance path and having planar surfaces that are perpendicular to a conveyance direction of the label, the antenna board comprising'}a reader/writer connected to the antenna board to read out and write data from and onto the RFID tag of the conveyed label.2. The device according to claim 1 , whereinthe substrate includes first and second substrates, andthe transmission line is formed on one planar surface of the first substrate and the ground layer is form on the other planar surface of the first substrate.3. The device according to claim 2 , whereinthe ground layer is formed on one planar surface of the second substrate that does not face the one planar surface of the first substrate.4. The device according to claim 3 , whereinanother ground layer is formed on each of the one planar surface of the first substrate and the other planar surface of the second substrate.5. The device according to claim 2 , whereinthe first and second substrates are fixed by a bolt.6. The device according to claim 1 , whereinthe ...

PROGRAMMABLE NETWORK NODE ROLES IN HIERARCHICAL COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

The disclosure features a method of creating a communications network. In this method, a first tape node includes a first type of wireless communication interface and a second type of wireless communication interface having a longer range than the first type of wireless communication interface. A second tape node includes the first type of wireless communication interface that is operable to communicate with the first tape node over a wireless communication connection established between the first type of wireless communication interfaces of the first and second tape nodes. Over a wireless communication connection, the first tape node sends programmatic code executable by the first tape node to function as a master tape node with respect to the second tape node.

LABEL PRINTER APPLICATOR SYSTEM

A printer system, comprising: a print and apply device configured to print or encode a label and apply the label to a package, wherein the device has a printer/encoder portion and an applicator portion; a first motor to move the print and apply device in an X-direction; a second motor to move the print and apply device in a Y-direction; a third motor to move the print and apply device in a Z-direction; a controller coupled to the print and apply device and having a single interface configured to receive a first single data stream comprising label data from the first single data stream; and a command parser configured to receive the first single data stream and parse the label data to the printer/encoder; the controller is further configured to receive a second single data stream comprising positioning data from the second single data stream; and the command parser configured to receive the second single data stream and parse the positioning data to the applicator portion. 1. A minter system , comprising:a print and apply device configured to print or encode a label and apply the label to a package, wherein the device has a printer/encoder portion and an applicator portion;a first motor to move the print and apply device in an X-direction;a second motor to move the print and apply device in a Y-direction;a third motor to move the print and apply device in a Z-direction;a controller coupled to the print and apply device and having a single interface configured to receive a first single data stream comprising label data from said first single data stream;and a command parser configured to receive said first single data stream and parse said label data to the printer/encoder;said controller is further configured to receive a second single data stream comprising positioning data from said second single data stream;and said command parser configured to receive said second single data stream and parse said positioning data to the applicator portion.2. The printer system of ...

LABEL APPLICATION APPARATUS FOR LABELLING MACHINE

A label application apparatus comprising: an input station, at which a succession of separate labels is formed; an application station, at which each of the labels is applied on a respective article advancing along an article path; a transfer drum configured to retain each label on an outer lateral surface of the transfer drum by suction and to rotate about an axis to transfer each of the labels from the input station to the application station along a label path; a glue applicator arranged peripherally with respect to the transfer drum between the input and application stations with reference to the label path; and a laser emitter arranged peripherally with respect to the transfer drum and configured to generate a laser beam towards the transfer drum to remove at least one of dirt or glue residues from the outer lateral surface of the transfer drum. 1. A label application apparatus comprising:an input station, at which a succession of separate labels is formed;an application station, at which each of the labels is applied on a respective article advancing along an article path;a transfer drum configured to retain each label on an outer lateral surface of the transfer drum by suction and to rotate about an axis to transfer each of the labels from the input station to the application station along a label path tangential to the article path at the application station;a glue applicator arranged peripherally with respect to the transfer drum between the input and application stations with reference to the label path, the glue applicator being configured to apply a given amount of glue on the back side of each label advancing along the label path prior to reaching the application station; anda laser emitter arranged peripherally with respect to the transfer drum and configured to generate a laser beam towards the transfer drum to remove at least one of dirt or glue residues from the outer lateral surface of the transfer drum.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further ...

Device and system for arranging folds in foil material

A device is provided for arranging folds in a strip of flattened tubular shrink foil material in a container sleeving system for applying tubular shrink foil material around containers. The device includes a guiding element having an upstream guiding element part formed by a first flat plate extending in a first plane, a downstream guiding element part formed by a second flat plate extending in a second plane rotated with respect to the first plane, and an intermediate guiding element connected to or integrally formed with the upstream and downstream guiding elements and shaped so as to smoothly guide the flattened tubular shrink foil material moving over the first flat plate towards the second flat plate. The device also includes pressure rollers arranged to press at least one additional fold into the tubular shrink foil material.

LABELLING UNIT, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LABELLING CONTAINERS

A labeling unit for applying labels to containers includes a label removing device, a vacuum drum, and a gluing device. The vacuum drum receives labels at a first transfer position and delivers them to a second transfer position. The gluing device is arranged within an angular region of rotary motion of the vacuum drum between the first and second transfer positions. The vacuum drum moves labels past the gluing device. The label removal device removes either labels or label residues that remain on the vacuum drum in the angular region. 113-. (canceled)14. An apparatus comprising a labeling unit for applying labels to containers , said labeling unit comprising a label removing device , a vacuum drum , and a gluing device , wherein said vacuum drum is driven to rotate along a first rotation direction about a drum axis , wherein said vacuum drum receives labels at a first transfer position , wherein said vacuum drum delivers said labels to a second transfer position , wherein said gluing device is arranged within an angular region of rotary motion of said vacuum drum , wherein said angular region of rotary motion of said vacuum drum extends between said first transfer position and said second transfer position , wherein said vacuum drum is configured to move labels past said gluing device , wherein said gluing device is configured to glue labels that are moved past said gluing device by said vacuum drum , and wherein said label removal device is configured for removing at least one of labels and label residues that remain on said vacuum drum in said angular region.15. The apparatus of claim 14 , wherein said label removal device comprises a belt-shaped element forming a closed loop and surrounding said vacuum drum with a first loop length over an angular region of rotary motion of said vacuum drum at least between said first transfer position and said second transfer position and forming at least a second loop length that follows the second transfer position and on ...

Three-Dimensional Article Having Transfer Material Thereon

Three-dimensional articles having a transfer material thereon are disclosed. The articles have a surface having two or more portions that each have a radius of curvature that are at least partially separated by an intermediate portion that has a lesser radius of curvature. The transfer material may be pre-formed and transferred to the surface of the articles and may extend continuously across at least parts of the two portions and the intermediate portion. In some cases, the two or more portions and the intermediate portion are all located on the same portion or face of the article and the intermediate portion is a feature on the surface of the article. In other cases, the two or more portions are located on different portions or faces of the article, and the intermediate portion is an edge between the two or more portions. 1. A plastic container comprising:a) a pre-formed hollow three-dimensional container having an interior, and an exterior surface comprising two or more portions, wherein said two or more portions each have a radius of curvature, and at least two of said two or more portions are at least partially separated by an intermediate portion that has a lesser radius of curvature than the two portions; andb) a transfer material comprising a metallic substance positioned on top of and extending continuously across at least parts of said two portions and said intermediate portion of the surface of said container without penetrating into said exterior surface, wherein at least a portion of said transfer material is pre-formed and pre-cured or pre-dried and transferred to said portions of the surface of the container without a carrier remaining on the container after said transfer material is applied to said container.2. The plastic container of wherein the metallic substance is a foil.3. The plastic container of wherein the metallic substance is a cured or dried metallic ink.4. The plastic container of wherein the metallic substance is a sintered metal.5. The ...

MACHINE AND METHOD FOR ITS OPERATION

A labelling machine comprises a supply spool support for supporting a supply spool comprising label stock comprising a web and a plurality of labels attached to the web and which are separable from the web; a take-up spool support adapted to take up a portion of web; a first motive means configured to propel the web along a web path from the supply spool support towards the take up spool support, the first motive means comprising a first motor including a first stator and a first rotor; a labelling peel beak located along the web path and configured to peel the labels from label web as the label stock passes the labelling peel beak; and a printer for printing on the labels. The printer includes a ribbon supply spool support for supporting a ribbon supply spool comprising printer ribbon for the printer; a ribbon take-up spool support adapted to take up a portion of the printer ribbon; and a second motive means configured to propel the printer ribbon from the supply spool support towards the take up spool support, the second motive means comprising a second motor including a second stator and a second rotor. The labelling machine further comprises a base plate. The following components are mounted to the base plate such that the majority of each component is located on one side of a first surface of the base plate: supply spool support, take-up spool support, first stator, labelling peel beak, ribbon supply spool support, ribbon take-up spool support and second stator. 128-. (canceled)29. A labelling machine comprising:a supply spool support for supporting a supply spool comprising label stock;a take-up spool support adapted to take up a portion of web, a web path being defined between the supply spool and the take-up spool;a rotation monitor configured to monitor the rotation of one of the spool supports, the rotation monitor being configured to output a rotation signal indicative of the rotation of the one of the spool supports;a torque application member configured ...

LABELLING MACHINE WITH WINDING DEVICE FOR A CARRIER FILM

A labelling machine with a labelling device, which has a feeder unit for feeding a backing strip, which is provided with detachable labels, and a transfer unit for transferring the labels from the backing strip onto an object that is to be labelled. The labelling machine further has a winding device for winding a section of the backing strip from which labels have been detached, containing at least one guidance unit with a guidance element, along which the backing strip section can be guided in a direction of transport, and a winding unit, which is mounted downstream of the at least one guidance element, and includes fixing means, on which a free end section of the backing strip section can be fixed, whereby the fixing means are arranged on a winding core that can rotate about an axis of rotation, and follow a rotational movement of the winding core. 1. A labelling machine with a labelling device , which has a feeder unit for purposes of feeding a backing strip , which is provided with detachable labels , and a transfer unit for purposes of transferring the labels from the backing strip onto an object that is to be labelled , wherein the labelling machine furthermore has a winding device for purposes of winding on a section of the backing strip from which the labels have been detached , containingat least one guidance unit with a guidance element, along which the backing strip section can be guided in a direction of transport, anda winding unit, which is mounted downstream of the at least one guidance element, and comprises fixing means, on which a free end section of the backing strip section can be fixed, wherein the fixing means are arranged on a winding core that can rotate about an axis of rotation, and follow a rotational movement of the winding core,wherein the winding unit has as fixing means at least two pins extending parallel to the axis of rotation of the winding core and parallel to one another, and spaced apart from one another in a radial direction, ...

LINERLESS PACKING AND SHIPPING LABEL SYSTEM WITH FOLDED UNDER PACKING LIST

A shipping label is operable to be applied to a package and includes a single label ply. The single label ply presents longitudinally spaced ends, opposite top and bottom faces extending between the ends, and a generally transverse fold line of weakness spaced between the ends. The label ply is foldable about the fold line to define upper and lower label sections, with the upper label section overlying the lower label section when the label ply is folded, and the top face of the upper label section being operable to receive package address indicia thereon. The upper label section includes a separation line of weakness defining a border portion and a separable central portion. The upper label section includes adhesive applied to the bottom face along at least part of the border portion. The lower label section includes a dividing line of weakness defining a connecting portion and an end portion, with the connecting portion extending between the fold line and dividing line. The end portion is at least in part positioned underneath the central portion of the upper label section when the label ply is folded, with separation of the central portion from the border portion providing access to the end portion thereunder. 1. A method of producing and affixing labels to respective packages , said method comprising the steps of:(a) feeding a foldable single-ply label web longitudinally along a path;(b) separating a label from the label web, with a first side of each label being at least partly adhesive-free and printable and a second side of each label having adhesive applied thereto;(c) printing indicia on the first side of the label, with the label having respective indicia associated with one of the packages;(d) folding the label so that an upper label section overlies a lower label section, with adhesive on the upper label section being exposed; and(e) engaging exposed adhesive on the second side of the label with said one of the packages to adhere the label thereto.2. The ...

TRANSLUCENT HEAT SEAL MATERIAL FOR LOW TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS

A label material attachable to a product, and a method of applying the label material to the product is described herein. Printed indicia, such as brand identifiers or other labeling information, are applied to the substantially transparent label material using a thermal or other suitable printer. The label material is then bonded to the product using a low heat and pressure technique to activate the adhesive. Once applied to the product, a portion of the label material bonded to the product substantially blends into the product leaving only the printed indicia readily visible to a consumer. 1. A label material comprising:a polyurethane web comprised of a top side and a back side;an adhesive applied to the back side; anda removable backing.2. The label material of claim 1 , wherein the polyurethane web is comprised of a polyurethane resin.3. The label material of claim 2 , wherein the polyurethane resin is substantially free of raw fabric.4. The label material of claim 1 , wherein the polyurethane web is substantially transparent.5. The label material of claim 1 , wherein the polyurethane web is capable of accepting at least one printed indicia.6. The label material of claim 5 , wherein the at least one printed indicia is printed on the top side of the polyurethane web.7. The label material of claim 5 , wherein the at least one printed indicia comprises at least one of: a brand claim 5 , an image claim 5 , a logo claim 5 , a theme claim 5 , or a set of care instructions.8. The label material of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is positioned between the back side and the removable backing.9. The label material of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive has a melting temperature of less than 170 degrees Celsius.10. The label material of claim 1 , wherein the removable backing is detached from the polyurethane web prior to bonding the polyurethane web to a product.11. The label material of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is a polyurethane thermo-adhesive.12. The label material of ...

WIRE LABEL WITH CARRIER

A label assembly comprised of a carrier strip and a plurality of labels. The carrier strip comprises at least a first backing layer and a layer of adhesive material located over said first backing layer. A second backing layer may be located over said adhesive layer. Predetermined areas are removed from the second backing area to expose the adhesive layer. Cover tabs overlay portions of the exposed adhesive layer with the labels being removably adhered to the carrier strip on the remaining exposed adhesive layer. The labels may be provided with frangible regions for partitioning the wire label. The frangible regions include both severed portions and points of attachment. 1. A label assembly comprising:a carrier strip, said carrier strip comprising:a first backing layer;a layer of adhesive material located over said first backing layer;a second backing layer located over said adhesive layer;a first predetermined area being removed from said second backing area to thereby provide an exposed portion of said adhesive layer;at least one cover tab overlaying a predetermined portion of said exposed portion of said adhesive layer to thereby provide a window of adhesive; anda label having a first end and a second end, said label being located on said carrier strip, said first end of said label overlying and removably adhering to said window of adhesive.2. The label assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising a first adhesive tape claim 1 , said first adhesive tape overlying said first end of said label and said cover tab.3. The label assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said carrier strip further comprises a second predetermined area claim 1 , said second predetermined area being removed from said second backing area to thereby provide a second exposed portion of said adhesive layer;a second cover tab overlaying a predetermined portion of said second exposed portion of said adhesive layer to thereby provide a second window of adhesive; andsaid second end of said ...

SELF-STRIP MEDIA MODULE

A self-strip media module in a printer is provided. The self-strip media module includes a peel bar having a length at least as great as the length of a platen roller and being rotatably engaged at the ends of the platen roller. The media includes a series of labels adhered to a liner. The media is fed over the peel bar and between the platen roller and a mid-chassis. The peel bar may be rotated towards the discharge side of the platen roller, pulling the media over the platen roller and over itself. A thermal print head is lowered onto the media over the platen roller and to print on the labels. The printer advances the media over the peel bar. The labels are stripped from the liner when the media advances around the peel bar. 1. A module , comprising:a peel bar rotatable from a first position on a discharge side of a platen roller to a second position on a feed side of the platen roller and to a third position on the discharge side of the platen roller;wherein, when the peel bar is in the second position, media is fed over the peel bar and between the platen roller and a mid-chassis of a printer;wherein, when the peel bar is rotated from the second position to the third position after the media is fed over the peel bar and between the platen roller and the mid-chassis, the peel bar pulls the media over the platen roller and over itself;wherein the printer comprises a thermal printhead configured to be lowered onto the media over the platen roller and to print on media, the media comprising a series of labels adhered to a liner; andwherein, when the printer advances the media over the peel bar when the peel bar is in the third position, the labels are stripped from the liner as the media advances around the peel bar and the printer advances the liner around the peel bar and over the platen roller.2. The module of claim 1 , wherein the media is fed between the platen roller and the mid-chassis on the feed side of the platen roller.3. The module of claim 1 , wherein ...

Cut and stack pressure sensitive adhesive substrates and process

A process of producing printed variably imaged labels cut to individual label sheets in a pre-defined sequence of variable information synchronized with the planogram of a retail store for labeling, output from a factory assembly line for unique product labeling or labeling of shipments from a fulfillment or distribution warehouse that all have unique data and follow a planogram or planned sequence. The labels are cut into single sheets using a cutter/stacker and either use a crack and peel liner or a stripped matrix around the label to facilitate easy removal and application. The cutter/stacker processes converted label stock that is either preprinted and die cut and/or variably imaged.

LABEL APPLICATION WITH RELEASE LINER DISPOSAL

A printer prints label data on a self-adhesive label that has a tabbed backing to produce a printed label on the tabbed backing. Also, a label feeder is positioned relative to the printer to transport the printed label on the tabbed backing away from the printer. A label applicator is positioned, relative to the feeder, to remove the printed label on the tabbed backing from the feeder. The tabbed backing includes a first section, covering an adhesive area of the printed label, and a tab extending from the first section. The label applicator includes a holder, that is shaped to grasp the tab of the tabbed backing, and a moveable element that is configured to remove the printed label from the tabbed backing and affix the adhesive area of the printed label to an item. 1. A label applicator comprising:a moveable element positioned to remove a printed label on tabbed backing from a feeder; anda holder comprising grasping elements shaped to grasp a tab of the tabbed backing between the grasping elements,wherein the tabbed backing includes a first section, covering an adhesive area of the printed label,wherein the tab extends from the first section, andwherein the moveable element is positioned to remove the printed label from the tabbed backing while the tab is grasped by the holder.2. The label applicator according to claim 1 , wherein the moveable element comprises an articulated member and a contact element connected to the articulated member claim 1 , and wherein the contact element is configured to grasp the printed label.3. The label applicator according to claim 2 , wherein the contact element includes a grasping device that grasps the printed label claim 2 , and wherein the grasping device has a size approximately equal to a size of the printed label.4. The label applicator according to claim 1 , wherein the moveable element is configured to move the printed label on the tabbed backing from the feeder to the holder to allow the holder to grasp the tab claim 1 , ...

LABELLING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR APPLYING LABELS TO CONTAINERS

A labeling device and a method for applying labels to containers comprising an unwinding unit for receiving thereon at least one supply roll with a label tape; having an intermediate buffer unit for temporarily storing the label tape unwound from the supply roll, the intermediate buffer unit comprising at least one first movable roller unit; a drive unit arranged downstream of the intermediate buffer unit, when seen in the conveying direction and used for driving the label tape in the conveying direction; and processing unit for separating the label tape into the individual labels and for optionally coating the labels with glue and for transferring the labels to the containers wherein the intermediate buffer unit and the drive unit have arranged between them a separately configured, dynamic buffer unit comprising at least one second roller unit which is movable independently of the intermediate buffer unit. 1. A labeling device for applying labels to containers , comprising:an unwinding unit for receiving thereon at least one supply roll with a label tape;an intermediate buffer unit for temporarily storing the label tape unwound from the supply roll, the intermediate buffer unit comprising at least one first movable roller unit;a drive unit arranged downstream of the intermediate buffer unit when seen in a conveying direction and used for driving the label tape in the conveying direction; anda processing unit for separating the label tape into the individual labels, whereinthe intermediate buffer unit and the drive unit have arranged between them a separately configured, dynamic buffer unit comprising at least one second movable roller unit, which is movable independently of the intermediate buffer unit.2. The labeling device according to claim 1 , wherein the second movable roller unit comprises a movement mechanism for a deflection roller claim 1 , and wherein the movement mechanism and the deflection roller are configured such that claim 1 , when the labeling ...

LABEL PROCESSING APPARATUS AND LABEL PROCESSING METHOD

A label processing apparatus including a head configured to cause a wire pin to move toward and away from a label medium for performing processing on the label medium, a first wall member located at a position in a first direction from the transport path surface including a first communication hole communicating with outside, and a fan configured to blow air onto a ventilation region including a region located at the head side of the first surface in the transport direction, and to then cause the air to be discharged to the outside through the first communication hole. 1. A label processing apparatus comprising:a head configured to cause a wire pin to move toward and away from a label medium, which is being transported, for performing processing on the label medium;a first wall member located at a position that is in a first direction from a transport path, the transport path being where the label medium is transported, the first direction being along a width direction intersecting a transport direction in which the label medium is transported, the first wall member including a first communication hole; andan air blower configured to blow air onto a ventilation region including a region where the head is located and then cause the air to be discharged through the first communication hole.2. The label processing apparatus according to claim 1 , comprising:a second wall member located at a position that is in a second direction from the transport path, the second direction being along the width direction and opposite the first direction, anda duct cover coupled to the first wall member and to the second wall member and extending in a direction intersecting a transport path surface, the duct cover including a first surface, whereinthe ventilation region and the first communication hole are located at a side, at which the head is located, of the first surface in the transport direction.3. The label processing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein a second surface ...

ELECTRONIC TAG IMPLANTATION DEVICE

Disclosed by the present invention is a device for embedding electronic tag, which comprises: a tag separating unit configured to separate an electronic tag from a base film; a tag conveying unit configured to transmit the electronic tag to a setting position; and a tag grasping placing unit configured to grasp and attach an electronic tag. As an electronic tag being implanted on a product, firstly separating the electronic tag to be placed from the base film thereon by the tag separating unit, then grasping the separated electronic tag by the tag grasping placing unit, then transmitting the tag grasping placing unit to a setting position by the conveying unit, then attaching the electronic tag on the device by the tag grasping placing unit, that means the completion of the entire process of placement. During which, the actions of separating, grabbing, transmitting and placing are all realized automatically. In comparison with manual work, the present invention could not only improve production efficiency, but also reduce the risks of omission and misplacement, thereby improving the product quality. 1. A device for embedding electronic tag comprises:{'b': '1', 'a tag separating unit () configured to separate an electronic tag from a base film;'}{'b': '2', 'a tag conveying unit () configured to transmit the electronic tag to a setting position; and'}{'b': '3', 'a tag grasping placing unit () configured to grasp and attach an electronic tag.'}21111213. The device for embedding electronic tag according to claim 1 , wherein the tag separating unit () includes a tag plate () on which the electronic tag and base film are being placed by wrapping claim 1 , a base film reel () around which the electronic tag and the base film are being wrapped claim 1 , and a tag separating mechanism () configured to separate the electronic tag from the base film.31412. The device for embedding electronic tag according to the comprises a first driving device () configured to drive the base ...

PROGRAMMABLE NETWORK NODE ROLES IN HIERARCHICAL COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

The disclosure features a method of creating a communications network. In this method, a first tape node includes a first type of wireless communication interface and a second type of wireless communication interface having a longer range than the first type of wireless communication interface. A second tape node includes the first type of wireless communication interface that is operable to communicate with the first tape node over a wireless communication connection established between the first type of wireless communication interfaces of the first and second tape nodes. Over a wireless communication connection, the first tape node sends programmatic code executable by the first tape node to function as a master tape node with respect to the second tape node. 1. A method of creating a communications network , comprising:adhering a first tape node to a first parcel in a set of associated parcels, the first tape node including a first type of wireless communication interface and a second type of wireless communication interface having a longer range than the first type of wireless communication interface;adhering a second tape node to a second parcel in the set, the second tape node including the first type of wireless communication interface, wherein the second tape node is operable to communicate with the first tape node over a wireless communication connection established between the first type of wireless communication interfaces of the first and second tape nodes; andestablishing, by the first tape node, a wireless communication connection with the second type of wireless communication interface of the first tape node, and transmitting, by the first tape node, programmatic code executable by the first tape node to function as a master tape node with respect to the second tape node.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , by the first tape node:instructing the first and second tape nodes to report their current respective battery levels; and ...

IDENTIFICATION OF SHRINK-WRAPPED OBJECTS

An object can be heat-shrinkable packaged by placing an object inside of heat-shrinkable film, sealing the heat-shrinkable film around the object to form a heat-shrinkable package, coupling a first portion of a label to the heat-shrinkable package, and causing the heat-shrinkable film to shrink into heat-shrunk film and the heat-shrinkable package to form into a heat-shrunk package. The label includes an identifier on a second portion of the label. The label remains coupled to the heat-shrunk film after the heat-shrinkable film is caused to shrink into heat-shrunk film. The second portion of the label remains substantially undeformed after the heat-shrinkable film is caused to shrink into heat-shrunk film. 1. A method of packaging an object , comprising:placing an object inside of heat-shrinkable film;sealing the heat-shrinkable film around the object to form a heat-shrinkable package;coupling a first portion of a label to the heat-shrinkable package such that the first portion of the label is affixed directly to an exterior of the heat-shrinkable film and a second portion of the label is not affixed directly to the exterior of the heat-shrinkable film, wherein the section portion of the label includes an identifier; andcausing the heat-shrinkable film to shrink into heat-shrunk film and the heat-shrinkable package to form into a heat-shrunk package;wherein the label remains coupled to the heat-shrunk film after the heat-shrinkable film is caused to shrink into heat-shrunk film; andwherein the second portion of the label remains substantially undeformed after the heat-shrinkable film is caused to shrink into heat-shrunk film.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heat-shrunk film is opaque.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the identifier contains information identifying at least one of the object or the heat-shrunk package.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the identifier contains information that is human- and/or machine-readable.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein ...

Fremgangsmaate og anordning for utdeling av vareetiketter.

LABEL WRAPPING DEVICE CONFIGURED TO WRAP LABEL AROUND CABLE AFTER LABEL IS COMPLETELY PEELED OFF RELEASE PAPER

A label wrapping device configured to warp a label around a cable includes a stripping part, a conveying roller, an insertion recess, a driving part and a controller. The conveying roller conveys the label peeled off a release paper by the stripping part in a conveying direction along a conveying path. The insertion recess is positioned downstream of the conveying roller in the conveying direction and is open toward the conveying path. The controller is configured to control the driving part: (a) to enable the conveying roller to convey the label peeled off the release paper in the conveying direction; and (b) to enable the conveying roller to halt conveyance of the label when an upstream end of the label becomes positioned downstream relative to the stripping part in the conveying direction and after the label covers at least a portion of an opening of the insertion recess. 1. A label wrapping device configured to peel a label off a release paper of a label tape and wrap the label around a cable , the label tape being configured by a plurality of the labels sequentially affixed to the release paper , the label wrapping device comprising:a stripping part configured to peel the label one by one off the release paper;a conveying roller configured to convey the label peeled off the release paper by the stripping part in a conveying direction along a conveying path, the conveying roller being positioned downstream of the stripping part in the conveying direction;an insertion recess positioned downstream of the conveying roller in the conveying direction, the insertion recess having an opening that is open toward the conveying path;a driving part configured to drive and rotate the conveying roller; and (a) controlling the driving part to enable the conveying roller to convey the label peeled off the release paper by the stripping part in the conveying direction; and', '(b) controlling the driving part, after the (a) controlling, to enable the conveying roller to halt ...

Method of labelling of frozen objects

A method of labelling vials and containers for storing in freezing or cryogenic environment. More specifically, a method for labelling of vials and other containers which have a low surface temperature such as found in vials or containers freshly removed from a freezing or cryogenic environment.

Verfahren zum Steuern der Menge eines auf einen Träger aufzubringenden Klebemittels

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Steuern und Überwachen eines auf einen Träger aufzubringenden Klebemittels, welches mittels einer Applikationseinheit (40) auf den Träger aufgebracht wird, wobei die Menge des aufzubringenden Klebemittels mittels einer Steuerungsvorrichtung (52) der Applikationseinheit (40) gesteuert wird. Erfindungsgemäß wird der Partialdruck wenigstens eines Inhaltsstoffes des Klebemittels mit wenigstens einem Gassensor (50) gemessen, und die Applikationseinheit (40) wird in Abhängigkeit von dem Sensorsignal des Gassensors (50) gesteuert.

Label, container comprising said label and method of washing such a container

The invention is directed to an ink-only label at least consisting of an adhesive layer, an ink-only image layer and optionally a protective layer, wherein the label, when applied to a substrate, has a water permeability coefficient, as defined herein, which is sufficient to enable fast removal of the label from the substrate with water or an aqueous alkaline solution, without destructive treatment of the said substrate.

Label, container comprising said lable and method of washing such a container

The invention is directed to an ink-only label at least consisting of an adhesive layer, an ink-only image layer and optionally a protective layer, wherein the label, when applied to a substrate, has a water permeability coefficient, as defined herein, which is sufficient to enable fast removal of the label from the substrate with water or an aqueous alkaline solution, without destructive treatment of the said substrate.

Label, container comprising said label and method of washing such a container

The invention is directed to an ink-only label at least consisting of an adhesive layer, an ink-only image layer and optionally a protective layer, wherein the label, when applied to a substrate, has a water permeability coefficient, as defined herein, which is sufficient to enable fast removal of the label from the substrate with water or an aqueous alkaline solution, without destructive treatment of the said substrate.

Variably printed tape and system for printing and applying tape onto surfaces

An apparatus (10) for printing variable information on a tape (14) to form a tape segment, cutting the tape segment to form a tag (8), and applying the tag onto an object includes a printer (18) for printing information onto the tape segment. A controller (20) controls the printer in response to input to vary the information printed onto the tape. The printed tape segment is transported to a location for application onto the object and is cut. An adhesive tape (14) can have variable information printed on it and can be applied onto an object. The tape includes a backing layer and an adhesive layer on the first side of the backing layer. At least one of the backing layer and the adhesive layer are colored to yield a tape opacity of greater than (60). The tape can have a scan rating of at least C when applied on a black background and an opacity of at least (65). The tape can achieve specific scan ratings when adhered to surfaces that have color coordinates including combinations of a*, b*, and L* that are selected in combination with each other.

Variably printed tape and system for printing and applying tape onto surfaces

An apparatus for printing variable information on a tape to form a tape segment, cutting the tape segment to form a tag, and applying the tag onto an object includes a printer for printing information onto the tape segment. A controller controls the printer in response to input to vary the information printed onto the tape. The printed tape segment is transported to a location for application onto the object and is cut. An adhesive tape can have variable information printed on it and can be applied onto an object. The tape includes a backing layer and an adhesive layer on the first side of the backing layer. At least one of the backing layer and the adhesive layer are colored to yield a tape opacity of greater than 60. The tape can have a scan rating of at least C when applied on a black background and an opacity of at least 65. The tape can achieve specific scan ratings when adhered to surfaces that have color coordinates including combinations of a*, b*, and L* that are selected in combination with each other.

Variably printed tape and system for printing and applying tape onto surfaces

An apparatus for printing variable information on a tape to form a tape segment, cutting the tape segment to form a tag, and applying the tag onto an object includes a printer for printing information onto the tape segment. A controller controls the printer in response to input to vary the information printed onto the tape. The printed tape segment is transported to a location for application onto the object and is cut. An adhesive tape can have variable information printed on it and can be applied onto an object. The tape includes a backing layer and an adhesive layer on the first side of the backing layer. At least one of the backing layer and the adhesive layer are colored to yield a tape opacity of greater than 60. The tape can have a scan rating of at least C when applied on a black background and an opacity of at least 65. The tape can achieve specific scan ratings when adhered to surfaces that have color coordinates including combinations of a*, b*, and L* that are selected in combination with each other.

Apparatus and method for battery label alignment

본 발명의 실시 예에 따른 배터리에 라벨을 부착하는 장치는, 상부에 상기 라벨이 놓여지는 라벨 받침, 상기 라벨의 정렬 상태의 정상 여부를 확인하는 정렬 확인부, 상기 정렬 확인부에서 정상이 아닌 것으로 확인되면, 라벨을 정렬하는 라벨 정렬부를 포함하여 구성될 수 있다. A device for attaching a label to a battery according to an embodiment of the present invention is a label support on which the label is placed, an alignment confirmation unit that checks whether the alignment of the label is normal, and the alignment confirmation unit is not normal. If confirmed, it may be configured to include a label aligning unit for aligning the label.

Water-activated linerless adhesive articles and related methods

Water-activatable, linerless adhesive articles and related methods are described. The adhesive articles utilize a dry, non-tacky protective layer for protecting the adhesive layer from contamination and therefore do not require a release liner. The protective layer includes at least one of amorphous polyvinyl alcohol and poly(ethylene oxide). The adhesive articles are bonded to a substrate by applying a polar solvent, such as water, to the protective layer, which mix to form a tacky material. The tacky material forms a weak, temporary bond with the substrate and allows the adhesive articles to be repositioned on the substrate. The tacky material gradually pools together at the substrate/adhesive article interface to expose the underlying adhesive layer. The exposed adhesive layer then forms a permanent bond with the substrate.

Optical disc laminating device

Device for attating tag label with nfc label tag packet inspecting function

Disclosed is a device for attaching an electronic tag having a data packet inspection function. The device according to the present invention encodes user identification information (User_UID) to a tag supplied by a tag supply part, attaches the tag separated by an air discharge system to an attachment point of a corresponding product, reads each of information from the attached NFC tag chip to determine whether the recorded chip_UID and the user identification information are matched, and stores the result of the determination in an inspection table which interconnects the chip_UID and the user identification information. Therefore, the device reduces the incidence of defective labels and rapidly replaces defective labels with new labels, thereby attaching good quality labels to products.

A device used to detect unauthorized removal of items for sale from a store or other business establishment