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Tagging material method and means for applying tagging material

US6627031B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 2000
Grant dateSep 30, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31692
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tagging material comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive tape incorporating electromagnetic sensor material whose presence can be detected. Tags are cut from the tagging material as the tagging material and articles are conveyed along converging paths and are adhered to the articles by the adhesive of the tape by means of apparatus comprising a tagging material feeding means and an applicator head.

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