Method and apparatus for production of labels
US6432235B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for producing individual folded labels from a ribbon of labels designed to satisfy the aforementioned needs. The label is formed by first providing a ribbon of labels with at least one folded over portion and then subjecting the folded ribbon to heat and pressure to set the fold. The folded pressed ribbon is then subdividing into individual labels. In an alternative embodiment, the folded and pressed ribbon can be rerolled and shipped to an end user for use in an auto-sewing device. The present invention further includes an apparatus for carrying out this method and a finished label.
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