Apparatus for labeling containers, particularly specimen containers for medical specimen, method for labeling containers, and use of a labeling apparatus
US8800438B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J3/4073
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to an apparatus for labeling containers, especially specimen containers for medical specimens. The apparatus comprises a printing device; a supply and removal device for supplying and removing at least one container to and from the printing device. The printing device is designed such that it can be moved into at least one first position and into a second position. In the first position, the container is automatically supplied to and removed from the printing device with the aid of the supply and removal device. The container can be manually supplied and removed from the printing device when it is in the second position.
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