US3759645A
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Apparatus for applying labels onto hollow bodies
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-08
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Granted: 1973-09-18
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Expires: 1991-04-08
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, and suction openings are provided in the member for securely maintaining the label in place on the member.
Inventors
- 👤 E Langecker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 01:26
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C49/00; B29C49/24; B29C49/2408; B29C2049/2431; B29C2049/2437; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/812
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
An apparatus for applying labels onto hollow bodies, comprising: a blow mold having a cavity for containing a hollow body; a bore in said mold opening into said cavity; a member movable within said bore from a withdrawn to a mold-closing position at which it forms a section of said cavity, one end of said member having a curvature corresponding to the curvature of said mold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; and 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 moldclosing position, said ventilation openings comprising grooves disposed along substantially the entire length of the wall of said bore, each of said grooves being closed at their respective inner ends at said cavity.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
162 words
An apparatus for applying labels onto hollow bodies, comprising: a blow mold having a cavity for containing a hollow body; a bore in said mold opening into said cavity; a member movable within said bore 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; and 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 moldclosing position, said ventilation openings comprising grooves disposed along substantially the entire length of the wall of said bore, each of said grooves being closed at their respective inner ends at said cavity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said member is provided with suction openings for applying suction to said member one end to thereby securely hold the label onto said member one end.
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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 |