US3710667A
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Labeling machine
Assignee: Videojet Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1970-12-14
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Granted: 1973-01-16
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Expires: 1990-12-14
Abstract
Abstract An asynchronous article addressing or labeling apparatus having independently operated component parts each operated in response to a demand signal. The apparatus includes a first transport operable to advance a sheet of uncut labels to a first knife, the first knife serving following a predetermined label sheet advance to cut the sheet transversely to provide a strip-like piece; a first label conveyor to advance the strip-like piece to a second knife which, following an advance equal to one label length, serves to cut an individual label from the strip-like piece; and a second label conveyor to carry the cut label to the label transfer wheel for transfer to an article. The label transfer wheel is operated in response to movement of an article to be labeled into predetermined position to actuate the label transfer wheel and label the article.
Inventors
- 👤 J Kluger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:24
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65C; B65C9/00; B65C9/08; B65C9/18; B65C9/1803; B65C9/1815; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/12; Y10T156/137; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/444; Y10T83/4443; Y10T83/4455; Y10T83/4577; Y10T83/4579; Y10T83/505; Y10T83/515; Y10T83/525; Y10T83/531
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
In an apparatus for advancing a web of uncut labels to cutting means, the combination of: means adapted when actuated to advance said web towards said cutting means; first means responsive to a predetermined label demand to actuate said moving means and advance said web; stop means responsive to the predetermined signal to stop said web moving means for operating said cutting means to cut said web, said stop means being normally disabled, means for generating a signal with each incrEmental advance of said web, and second means positioned downstream of said cutting means for sensing the leading edge of said web for enabling said stop means whereby the next succeeding control signal from said signal generating means actuates said stop means to stop said web advance means for actuating said cutting means to cut off the predetermined web portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
In an apparatus for advancing a web of uncut labels to cutting means, the combination of: means adapted when actuated to advance said web towards said cutting means; first means responsive to a predetermined label demand to actuate said moving means and advance said web; stop means responsive to the predetermined signal to stop said web moving means for operating said cutting means to cut said web, said stop means being normally disabled, means for generating a signal with each incrEmental advance of said web, and second means positioned downstream of said cutting means for sensing the leading edge of said web for enabling said stop means whereby the next succeeding control signal from said signal generating means actuates said stop means to stop said web advance means for actuating said cutting means to cut off the predetermined web portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
106 words
In an article labeling apparatus adapted for use with a label supply in the form of an uncut label web, said apparatus including web cutting means and means for feeding said web to said cutting means, the combination of: first means for generating a control signal with each incremental movement of said web by said feeding means; second means for generating a control signal following feed of a predetermined length of said web to said cutting means; and control means responsive to simultaneous control signals from said first and second means to stop said feeding means and actuate said cutting means whereby to cut said web.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
106 words
In an article labeling apparatus adapted for use with a label supply in the form of an uncut label web, said apparatus including web cutting means and means for feeding said web to said cutting means, the combination of: first means for generating a control signal with each incremental movement of said web by said feeding means; second means for generating a control signal following feed of a predetermined length of said web to said cutting means; and control means responsive to simultaneous control signals from said first and second means to stop said feeding means and actuate said cutting means whereby to cut said web.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
98 words
The apparatus according to claim 2 including second cutting means downstream of said first mentioned cutting mans adapted to cut the cut web portion discharged from said first cutting means into individual labels; conveyor means for feeding said cut web portion from said first to said second cutting means; and label size control means adapted on feed of a predetermined length of said cut web portion substantially equal to one label length to said second cutting means to stop said conveyor means and actuate said second cutting means to cut off a label from said cut web portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus according to claim 3 including means adapted when said cut web portion is used up to actuate said web feeding means and feed uncut web to said first cutting means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said second means for generating a control signal following feed of a predetermined length of said web through said cutting means comprises web detecting means downstream of said cutting means for sensing the leading edge of said web.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 including means responsive to a predetermined label demand to actuate said web feeding means and advance said web subsequent to the cutting of said web.
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) | 1976-01-16 | 1976-07-17 | 1977-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-16 | 1980-07-17 | 1981-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-16 | 1984-07-17 | 1985-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |