US4300975A
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Stabilized labelling of objects
Assignee: Dennison Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1980-05-14
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Granted: 1981-11-17
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Expires: 2000-05-14
Abstract
Abstract Objects to be labelled with, for example, heat transfer labels, are initially stabilized by being positioned on freely movable platforms and conveyed to a station where the platforms are stabilized and the objects labelled.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Scott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:24
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65C; B65C9/00; B65C9/02; B65C9/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/17; Y10T156/1702; Y10T156/1705; Y10T156/1707; Y10T156/171; Y10T156/1744; Y10T156/1768; Y10T156/1771
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
Apparatus for labelling an object which comprises a conveyor, a freely movable platform on said conveyor and unconnected thereto for stabilizing the object, means for rotatably transporting said platform about an axis displaced therefrom, with said object to apply a label thereto, and means for applying pressure directly to said platform for the stabilization thereof during rotation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
Apparatus for labelling an object which comprises a conveyor, a freely movable platform on said conveyor and unconnected thereto for stabilizing the object, means for rotatably transporting said platform about an axis displaced therefrom, with said object to apply a label thereto, and means for applying pressure directly to said platform for the stabilization thereof during rotation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein the transporting means includes a cam ring for controlling the application of pressure to said platform by the pressure applying means during the stabilization thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein said transporting means has a plurality of stations and said cam ring is out of engagement with the pressure applying means at one of said stations.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 3 wherein said one of the stations is an input station.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 3 wherein said cam ring is in engagement with said pressure applying means at a second of said stations.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 3 wherein said one of the stations in an output station.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein said cam ring is in engagement with said pressure applying means at one of the stations thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein pressure is applied by leaf springs to force tines of guides against flanges of the stabilizing platforms.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 8 further including guide plates which overlie the locus of movement of the stabilizing platforms on the transport means to prevent tilting.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein the stabilizing platform includes a base recess surrounded by a rim for accommodating objects.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein the transport means comprises a turret with a plurality of extensions, each with a roller cam follower that rides on a common cam ring.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
63 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 11 wherein the turret has a different extension for each different station of the transport means including a first station for the receipt of incoming containers, a holding station preliminary to the imprinting of the containers, a print station where decorations are transferred to the containers, and discharge station where the labelled containers are released for further processing.
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) | 1984-11-16 | 1985-05-18 | 1985-11-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-16 | 1989-05-18 | 1989-11-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-16 | 1993-05-18 | 1993-11-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |