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Label applicator having a vacuum box

US7892383B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2009
Grant dateFeb 22, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/171
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is directed to an apparatus for labeling a container comprising (a) first winder capable of unwinding a heat transfer label from a heat transfer label roll, (b) first vacuum box capable of containing at least a portion of the heat transfer label unwound from the first winder, (c) vacuuming means, (d) heater plate, and (e) heat label applicator. The use of one or more vacuum boxes enables containers to be labeled at a greater speed.

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