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Apparatus for assembling a continuous stream of composite labels

US4902375A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 1986
Grant dateFeb 20, 1990
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1744
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method are provided for assembling composite labels including a label or a seal at least partially covering a ribbon segment. A stream of ribbon segments are severed from a length of ribbon, are spaced from each other, and are transported to a location at which they are positioned at least partially under a seal or label and onto a moving web of backing material in order to form the composite product.

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