Label separation and application apparatus and method
US8550139B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/15
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention which is the subject of this application is apparatus and a method for the application of labels to articles-, via adhesive or other mechanical location means. The labels are provided in a label supply (2) with respective labels (8) defined by a line of weakening (6) formed by slits (12) or perforations and the line of weakening includes at least one aperture (12) provided for engagement by a tool (12) at the time when the line of weakening is required to be broken to separate the leading label and allow the same to be applied to the article.
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