Apparatus for printing and applying tape and methods of printing and applying tape
US6884312B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1322
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for printing and applying tape. A preferred embodiment of the invention provides an apparatus that includes a printer for printing on tape, a tape puller that pulls the printed tape out from the printer, and an applicator that applies the printed tape to an object. The present invention also generally relates to methods of printing and applying tape to objects.
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