Method for applying heat shrinkable conical plastic labels on containers
US4620887A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 1985 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1776
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and methods of applying a preformed conical heat-shrinkable plastic label to a container as disclosed to provide a tamper-resistant cover, the label being applied by a transfer arm and head that rapidly supplies labels to the containers with a woodpecker-like action. There is also disclosed the novel container and cover therefor--the conical label being efficiently applied to the container and easily heat shrunk thereon.
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