US3645832A
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Pneumatic label application system
Assignee: Avery Products Corp
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Filing: 1970-02-02
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Granted: 1972-02-29
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Expires: 1990-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A venturi provided with a steady or intermittent high-pressure flow of a gaseous medium, such as air, creates a suction potential at a perforated surface to attract and register a pressure-sensitive label dispensed from a carrier web. The label is subsequently transferred onto a substrate by a reverse highpressure flow of the gaseous medium through the perforated surface in the direction of the substrate.
Inventors
- 👤 Anton Sauer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 13:35
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65C; B65C9/00; B65C9/26; B65C9/28; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/17; Y10T156/1702; Y10T156/1705; Y10T156/1707
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A pneumatic pressure-sensitive label applicator system which comprises: a. a perforated surface having a plurality of open perforations and adapted to be disposed in label receiving relation to a dispensing means for pressure sensitive labels; b. a source of a high-pressure gaseous medium; c. a gas flow conduit including an inlet orifice and a suction orifice which cooperate to provide a suction sufficient to register the nonadhesive surface of a dispensed pressure sensitive label on said perforated surface by the flow of the high-pressure gaseous medium through the inlet orifice; d. means providing flow communication between the suction orifice and said perforations, said means selectively connecting perforations disposed above a registered label without being connected to perforations disposed outside the area of the label; e. means to interconnect the source of high-pressure gaseous medium with the orifice inlet; and f. control means operable to interconnect the source of highpressure gaseous medium with perforations disposed above a registered label.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A pneumatic pressure-sensitive label applicator system which comprises: a. a perforated surface having a plurality of open perforations and adapted to be disposed in label receiving relation to a dispensing means for pressure sensitive labels; b. a source of a high-pressure gaseous medium; c. a gas flow conduit including an inlet orifice and a suction orifice which cooperate to provide a suction sufficient to register the nonadhesive surface of a dispensed pressure sensitive label on said perforated surface by the flow of the high-pressure gaseous medium through the inlet orifice; d. means providing flow communication between the suction orifice and said perforations, said means selectively connecting perforations disposed above a registered label without being connected to perforations disposed outside the area of the label; e. means to interconnect the source of high-pressure gaseous medium with the orifice inlet; and f. control means operable to interconnect the source of highpressure gaseous medium with perforations disposed above a registered label.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A pneumatic pressure-sensitive label applicator system as claimed in claim 1 in which the gas flow conduit is a venturi.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
A pneumatic pressure-sensitive label applicator system as claimed in claim 1 in which the control means terminates the flow of the high-pressure gaseous medium to the inlet orifice of said gas flow conduit when operated to interconnect the source of the high-pressure gaseous medium with perforations disposed above a registered label.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
A pneumatic pressure-sensitive label applicator system as claimed in claim 2 in which the control means terminates the flow of the high-pressure gaseous medium to the inlet orifiCe of said gas flow conduit when operated to interconnect the source of the high-pressure gaseous medium with perforations disposed above a registered label.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A pneumatic pressure-sensitive label applicator as claimed in claim 1 in combination with projection means adapted to project a dispensed label upwardly towards said perforated surface by the flow of the high-pressure gaseous medium therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
A pneumatic pressure-sensitive label applicator system as claimed in claim 5 in which the projection means is a perforated tube adapted to be positioned below a plane at which a label is dispensed and provide a flow of the high-pressure gaseous medium in the direction of said perforated surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A pneumatic pressure-sensitive label applicator as claimed in claim 3 in combination with projection means adapted to project a dispensed label upwardly towards said perforated surface by the flow of the high-pressure gaseous medium therethrough.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
A pneumatic pressure-sensitive label applicator system as claimed in claim 7 in which the projection means is a perforated tube adapted to be positioned below a plane at which a label is dispensed and provide a flow of the high-pressure gaseous medium in the direction of said perforated surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
175 words
A pneumatic pressure-sensitive label applicator system which comprises: a. a perforated surface having a plurality of open perforations and adapted to be disposed in label receiving relation to a dispensing means for pressure-sensitive labels; b. a source of a high-pressure gaseous medium; c. a gas flow conduit having an inlet orifice connected to the source of the high-pressure gaseous medium; an outlet opposed to said inlet orifice and a suction orifice, said gas flow conduit providing a suction sufficient to register the nonadhesive surface of a dispensed pressure-sensitive label on said perforated surface by the flow of the high-pressure gaseous medium through the inlet orifice and outlet; d. means providing flow communication between the suction orifice and said perforations, said means selectively connecting perforations disposed above a registered label without being connected to perforations disposed outside the area of the label; and e. control means to intermittently block the outlet of said gas flow conduit to divert a flow of a high-pressure gaseous medium through said suction orifice and perforations disposed above a registered label.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
175 words
A pneumatic pressure-sensitive label applicator system which comprises: a. a perforated surface having a plurality of open perforations and adapted to be disposed in label receiving relation to a dispensing means for pressure-sensitive labels; b. a source of a high-pressure gaseous medium; c. a gas flow conduit having an inlet orifice connected to the source of the high-pressure gaseous medium; an outlet opposed to said inlet orifice and a suction orifice, said gas flow conduit providing a suction sufficient to register the nonadhesive surface of a dispensed pressure-sensitive label on said perforated surface by the flow of the high-pressure gaseous medium through the inlet orifice and outlet; d. means providing flow communication between the suction orifice and said perforations, said means selectively connecting perforations disposed above a registered label without being connected to perforations disposed outside the area of the label; and e. control means to intermittently block the outlet of said gas flow conduit to divert a flow of a high-pressure gaseous medium through said suction orifice and perforations disposed above a registered label.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
A pneumatic pressure-sensitive label applicator system as claimed in claim 9 in which the gas flow conduit is a venturi.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
A pneumatic pressure-sensitive label applicator as claimed in claim 9 in combination with projection means adapted to project a dispensed label upwardly towards said perforated surface by the flow of the high-pressure gaseous medium therethrough.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
49 words
A pneumatic pressure-sensitive label applicator system as claimed in claim 11 in which the projection means is a perforated tube adapted to be positioned below a plane at which a label is dispensed and provide a flow of the high-pressure gaseous medium in the direction of said perforated surface.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-02-28 | 1975-08-30 | 1976-02-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-28 | 1979-08-30 | 1980-02-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-28 | 1983-08-30 | 1984-02-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |