Linerless label application assembly
US7121311B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/12
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A label applicator for cutting labels to be applied to objects such as newspapers, letters, or flat mailpieces. The label applicator includes a movable blade and a fixed blade for cutting a label from label material fed through the label applicator. The fixed blade may be located on a cutting assembly via registration pins. The label applicator may include a paddle for applying the label to an object. The applicator may be incorporated into a mail processing system and controlled by various controllers.
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