Method and apparatus for applying labels to cable
US9409668B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/17
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of attaching an adhesive backed label onto a moving cable, the method comprising attaching the label on the cable, wherein the attached label includes different length facing edges; maintaining different length facing edges of the label beyond crest of diameter of the cable, wherein the label substantially forms a U shape; pinching the different length facing edges of the label together; and pressing the pinched label to the moving cable.
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