US3759643A
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Apparatus for applying labels onto hollow bodies
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-17
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Granted: 1973-09-18
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Expires: 1992-02-17
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for applying labels onto hollow bodies, including a blow mold having a cavity for containing a hollow body, and a member movable toward and away from the mold cavity, the member having an end conforming to the curvature of the cavity and forming a section thereof for carrying a label to be applied to the hollow body during movement of the member toward the cavity. Ventilation openings are provided in the mold for venting any air which may be present between the hollow body and the label during application. Suction openings are provided in the member for securely maintaining the label in place on the member, and pressure openings are also provided in the central portion member to cause the label to bow outwardly, thereby presenting a convex surface to the hollow body.
Inventors
- 👤 E Langecker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65C; B65C3/00; B65C3/06; B65C3/08; B29; B29C; B29C49/00; B29C49/24; B29C49/2408; B65C3/26; B29C2049/2431; B29C2049/2437; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/812; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/12; Y10T156/1317; Y10T156/1322; Y10T156/1326
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
An apparatus for applying labels onto hollow bodies, comprising: a blow mold having a cavity containing a hollow body; a member movable from a withdrawn to a mold-closing position at which it forms a section of said cavity, one end of said member having a curvature corresponding to the curvature of said mold cavity and being adapted to receive a label thereon to be applied onto the hollow body in said cavity when said member is in its mold-closing position; said mold having ventilation openings in communication with said cavity for venting any air out of said mold which may be present between the label and hollow body during movement of said member tOward its mold-closing position; and said member having both suction openings and means for applying suction to said member one end to thereby hold the label onto said member one end, and pressure openings and means for applying pressure to the central portion of said member one end.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
161 words
An apparatus for applying labels onto hollow bodies, comprising: a blow mold having a cavity containing a hollow body; a member movable from a withdrawn to a mold-closing position at which it forms a section of said cavity, one end of said member having a curvature corresponding to the curvature of said mold cavity and being adapted to receive a label thereon to be applied onto the hollow body in said cavity when said member is in its mold-closing position; said mold having ventilation openings in communication with said cavity for venting any air out of said mold which may be present between the label and hollow body during movement of said member tOward its mold-closing position; and said member having both suction openings and means for applying suction to said member one end to thereby hold the label onto said member one end, and pressure openings and means for applying pressure to the central portion of said member one end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said pressure openings and said suction openings respectively communicate with first and second chambers in said member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said first and second chambers are defined by removable plate means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 further including a transfer device for picking up the label from a supply station and transferring it to said one end of said member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
The apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said transfer device is provided with direct means for applying both suction to one end of said transfer device to thereby hold the label in place during pick-up, and for applying positive pressure through said device one end to thereby transfer the label to said member one end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus according to claim 5 further including a device for initially punching the label out of a sheet of material.
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) | 1976-09-17 | 1977-03-19 | 1977-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-17 | 1981-03-19 | 1981-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-17 | 1985-03-19 | 1985-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |