Devices, systems, and methods for automatically printing and applying labels to products
US10450099B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1062
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Devices, systems, and methods for automatically printing and applying one or more label to at least one item to enable shipping of the at least one item by a carrier are provided. In some aspects, a movable label applicator device includes a printer for printing the one or more label onto a supply of labeling material, wherein the one or more printed label contains unique information associated with the at least one item. In some aspects, the device further includes an applicator for applying the one or more printed label to a surface of the at least one item, wherein the applicator is configured to apply multiple labels to the surface of the at least one item such that the multiple labels are removably stacked on top of one another.
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