Label application apparatus and method of operation thereof

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture – Methods – Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor

Reexamination Certificate

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C156S064000, C156S249000, C156S361000, C156S378000, C156S387000, C156S540000, C156S541000, C156SDIG010, C156SDIG037, C156SDIG038, C156SDIG044, C156SDIG045

Reexamination Certificate

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07122092

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for applying labels to products of various sizes employs a printer and applicator head using air as a propellant. Control circuitry responsive to sensors located on the apparatus position the labels on the applicator head and trigger the ejection of a label onto a target surface. Labels to be printed are continuously supplied to the printer and applicator head from a label supply strip wound on a label feed reel mounted on the apparatus. The portion of the label liner extending between the feed reel and take-up reel is provided with a detector which can detect a lag in liner tension and activate the take-up reel to restore tension each time a lag condition is detected.

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