Label applying apparatus and methods of use

US11192675B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ID TECHNOLOGY LLC · US

Inventors

• Mark T. Snedecor · Frisco, US
• Mark N. Bowden · Nokomis, US
• John Roe · Hewitt, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 3, 2020
• Grant date: Dec 7, 2021
• Expiry date: Jun 3, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65C9/46
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of printing and applying a label to an item moving in a conveyance direction along a conveyance path involves: utilizing a print and labeling assembly that includes a label stock path that feeds label stock past a printer to print on a label of the label stock to produce a printed label that is dispensed in a first direction onto a label applying belt that moves in a second direction, wherein the first direction is substantially perpendicular to the second direction such that the printed label moves onto the label applying belt from a lateral side of the label applying belt; and the label applying belt moves the printed label into position to engage with the item as it moves along the conveyance path. A label print and apply system and apparatus is also provided.