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System of label verification control and product accountability
Assignee: New Jersey Machine Corp
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Filing: 1968-02-12
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Granted: 1971-09-21
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Expires: 1988-02-12
Abstract
Abstract A system for preparing a continuous web with a longitudinally extending series of labels, a longitudinally extending series of slit tags which are removed by the manufacture for his records, and a longitudinally extending series of tabs which are removed by the distributor on delivery of a labeled package to a consumer. Control information is simultaneously applied to the associated labels, tabs and slit tags when the labels are printed on the web and in the labeling machine to effect verification of the labels and the accountability of the products labeled thereby.
Inventors
- 👤 George W Von Hofe
- 👤 Edwin K Wolff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:02
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65C; B65C9/00; B65C9/08; B65C9/18; B65C9/1803; B65C9/1815; B65C9/1819; B31; B31D; B31D1/00; B31D1/02; B31D1/021; G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/02; G09F3/0286; G09F3/0288; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1052; Y10T156/1056; Y10T156/12; Y10T156/1317; Y10T156/1322; Y10T156/1339
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
The system defined in claim 1, in which each of said labels is constructed of a label proper to be adhered to the particular product package and a tab hinged to one edge of the label and to be free of the package, so that said first section has a width equal to the combined width of said label proper and its associated tab, in which the label indicia and tab indicia is simultaneously provided on each label proper and its associated tab during said printing step; in which said unique control information is simultaneously provided on each label proper, its associated tab and on the portion of said second strip associated therewith, and in which the label proper only of the separated labels are applied to the packages leaving the tabs associated therewith free of such packages.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
The system defined in claim 2, including the step of precutting the strip of labeling material along a longitudinal line to partially separate the series of labels from the series of tabs associated therewith so that the connection between the applied label proper and the tab is hinged and so weakened that the tab may be readily separated from the label proper on the package without damage to either.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
185 words
The system of controlling the distribution of packages of a given product which comprises feeding a continuous strip of given labels for the product having a second continuous strip of web material integrally connected to one longitudinal side of the strip of labels, from a source of supply of such combined strips along a given path in a labeling machine to a place of label application, and during such feed of the combined strips a) simultaneously and successively printing on each label and a portion of the second strip connected thereto control informaTion unique to such label, b) successively severing second strip portions from successive labels on which the control information has been printed as the strip of labels are fed along said given path to the place for application to the packages, c) automatically moving the severed-strip portions of the second strip in connected relation along a path different from the given path and accumulating the severed-strip portions for storage, and then d) successively severing the terminal labels from the label strip and applying them to the packages at the place of label application.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
96 words
The system defined in claim 4, in which the labels are each made in two parts, a label proper to be adhered to the package and a record tab integrally connected to one side of the label proper, said control information being simultaneously applied to such label proper, its associated record tab and to said second strip portion, and each label proper being applied to the article with its associated tab free therefrom, and thereafter detaching each tab from its associated applied label proper as the package is delivered to a consumer and storing such tab.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The system defined in claim 4, including providing along the line of juncture of said strip of labels and said second strip a longitudinally extending series of holes spaced apart so that the distances between their centers equals the longitudinal dimension of the labels, and then severing said strip portions by successive longitudinally extending cuts extending between adjacent holes.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-09-20 | 1975-03-22 | 1975-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-20 | 1979-03-22 | 1979-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-20 | 1983-03-22 | 1983-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |