US4087304A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Label printing and applying apparatus
Assignee: Avery Dennison Retail Information Services LLC
•
Filing: 1976-01-23
•
Granted: 1978-05-02
•
Expires: 1996-01-23
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed label printing and applying apparatus by which labels are successively printed and applied to merchandise. The apparatus feeds pressure sensitive labels mounted on a web of supporting material to a printing zone and to a delaminating zone. An applicator disposed downstream of the delaminating zone is used to apply the labels to merchandise.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul H. Hamisch, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:41
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65C; B65C9/00; B65C9/08; B65C9/18; B65C11/00; B65C11/02; B65C11/0205; B65C11/021; B65C11/0215; B65C11/0236; B65C11/0247; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S156/00; Y10S156/934; Y10S156/941; Y10S156/942; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/17; Y10T156/1702; Y10T156/1705; Y10T156/1707; Y10T156/171; Y10T156/1788; Y10T156/1795; Y10T156/18; Y10T156/19; Y10T156/1978
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
Apparatus for printing and dispensing pressure sensitive labels utilizing a supply roll comprising a web of supporting material and pressure sensitive labels having a coating of pressure sensitive adhesive and being releasably adhered to the supporting material web, the apparatus comprising: a housing, a delaminator carried by the housing for delaminating successive labels from the supporting material web, a feed wheel having teeth engageable with the supporting material web downstream of the delaminator, and an applicator disposed in the housing and in contact with the outer periphery of the feed wheel for applying lubricant to the feed wheel to prevent the accumulation of adhesive on the feed wheel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
Apparatus for printing and dispensing pressure sensitive labels utilizing a supply roll comprising a web of supporting material and pressure sensitive labels having a coating of pressure sensitive adhesive and being releasably adhered to the supporting material web, the apparatus comprising: a housing, a delaminator carried by the housing for delaminating successive labels from the supporting material web, a feed wheel having teeth engageable with the supporting material web downstream of the delaminator, and an applicator disposed in the housing and in contact with the outer periphery of the feed wheel for applying lubricant to the feed wheel to prevent the accumulation of adhesive on the feed wheel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus for printing and applying labels as defined in claim 1, wherein the applicator comprises absorbent material having an arcuate shape corresponding generally to the shape of the periphery of the feed wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus for printing and applying labels as defined in claim 1, wherein the applicator contains a silicone material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
143 words
Apparatus for printing and dispensing pressure sensitive labels utilizing a supply roll comprising a web of supporting material and pressure sensitive labels having a coating of pressure sensitive adhesive and being releasably adhered to the supporting material web, the apparatus comprising: a housing, a delaminator carried by the housing for delaminating successive labels from the supporting material web, a feed wheel having teeth engageable with the supporting material web downstream of the delaminator, means for guiding the supporting material to pass around a portion of the feed wheel, and an applicator disposed in the housing and in contact with the outer periphery of the feed wheel for applying lubricant to the feed wheel to prevent the accumulation of adhesive on the feed wheel, the applicator being positioned to contact another portion of the feed wheel out of the path of supporting material web.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
143 words
Apparatus for printing and dispensing pressure sensitive labels utilizing a supply roll comprising a web of supporting material and pressure sensitive labels having a coating of pressure sensitive adhesive and being releasably adhered to the supporting material web, the apparatus comprising: a housing, a delaminator carried by the housing for delaminating successive labels from the supporting material web, a feed wheel having teeth engageable with the supporting material web downstream of the delaminator, means for guiding the supporting material to pass around a portion of the feed wheel, and an applicator disposed in the housing and in contact with the outer periphery of the feed wheel for applying lubricant to the feed wheel to prevent the accumulation of adhesive on the feed wheel, the applicator being positioned to contact another portion of the feed wheel out of the path of supporting material web.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
104 words
Apparatus for printing and dispensing pressure sensitive labels, the apparatus comprising: a frame, means mounted by the frame for carrying a supply roll of labels, means mounted on the frame for printing on the labels including a print head and a cooperable platen, a toothed feed wheel for advancing the labels to a position between the print head and the platen, means for applying the printed labels, and an applicator mounted by the frame and in contact with the outer periphery of the feed wheel for applying liquid lubricant directly to the feed wheel to prevent the accumulation of adhesive on the feed wheel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
104 words
Apparatus for printing and dispensing pressure sensitive labels, the apparatus comprising: a frame, means mounted by the frame for carrying a supply roll of labels, means mounted on the frame for printing on the labels including a print head and a cooperable platen, a toothed feed wheel for advancing the labels to a position between the print head and the platen, means for applying the printed labels, and an applicator mounted by the frame and in contact with the outer periphery of the feed wheel for applying liquid lubricant directly to the feed wheel to prevent the accumulation of adhesive on the feed wheel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 5, wherein the applicator contains a silicone lubricant material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
117 words
Apparatus for printing and dispensing pressure sensitive labels, the apparatus comprising: a frame, means mounted by the frame for carrying a supply roll of labels, means mounted on the frame for printing on the labels including a print head and a cooperable platen, a toothed feed wheel for advancing the labels to a position between the print head and the platen, means for applying the printed labels, and an applicator mounted by the frame and in contact with the outer periphery of the feed wheel for applying liquid lubricant directly to the feed wheel to prevent the accumulation of adhesive on the feed wheel, wherein the applicator comprises absorbent material in direct contact with the feed wheel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
117 words
Apparatus for printing and dispensing pressure sensitive labels, the apparatus comprising: a frame, means mounted by the frame for carrying a supply roll of labels, means mounted on the frame for printing on the labels including a print head and a cooperable platen, a toothed feed wheel for advancing the labels to a position between the print head and the platen, means for applying the printed labels, and an applicator mounted by the frame and in contact with the outer periphery of the feed wheel for applying liquid lubricant directly to the feed wheel to prevent the accumulation of adhesive on the feed wheel, wherein the applicator comprises absorbent material in direct contact with the feed wheel.
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) | 1981-05-01 | 1981-10-31 | 1982-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-01 | 1985-10-31 | 1986-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-01 | 1989-10-31 | 1990-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |