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Apparatus and methods for dispensing adhesive to labels

US8245752B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2009
Grant dateAug 21, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1798
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In one aspect, a vacuum drum assembly for use with a labeling apparatus includes apertures for supporting labels on an outer surface using vacuum pressure. The vacuum drum assembly may include air distributors for providing vacuum pressure to selected apertures to accommodate various lengths or widths of labels. The vacuum drum assembly may also be adjustable to vary the spacing between apertures to accommodate various lengths of labels.

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