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Apparatus and method for applying a label to a package

US5876555A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 1996
Grant dateMar 2, 1999
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1778
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for labelling packages with postage meter labels performs a method in which postage metered label combinations are received from a label feeder and postage meter, the label is stripped from its release sheet, and then the label is applied to its respective package. The labelling apparatus and method are designed for use in a high speed electronic finishing system.

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