Abstract: Maintaining faulty radio frequency identification (RFID) labels on a surface of a web carrier. The various embodiments of the invention provide apparatus for controlling whether RFID labels are separated from a label web. In one embodiment, a frame has first and second side members, and a peel bar is mounted between the first and second side members. The peel bar has a radial portion that causes an RFID label to be separated from the surface of the web carrier as the web carrier contacts and travels over the radial portion. A cam bar is mounted on the frame and is rotatable. In a first position the cam bar causes the web carrier to contact and travel at least partially around the radial portion of the peel bar, and in a second position the cam bar prevents the web carrier from contacting and traveling at least partially around the radial portion of the peel bar.

Abstract: The printable substrate of biaxially multi-layered laminate material is perforated to define a flap overlying a window having a frame. The window is sized to allow the tag body to be passed through it and thereby secure the tag to an article. The tag substrate may be provided as a continuous web that has been perforated to define multiple tags, suitable for printing and dispensing by automated mechanism.

Abstract: A label dispensing apparatus is provided for applying labels to advancing articles. The label dispensing apparatus features a modular design that couples different types of label dispensing modules to one of several label applicators through a standard chassis.

Abstract: The printable substrate of biaxially multi-layered laminate material is perforated to define an integral strap having a free end for insertion into a crescent-cut slotted opening. An additional perforation defines an optional, removable index card that may be printed upon when the tag itself is printed. The tag substrate may be provided as a continuous web that has been perforated to define multiple tags, suitable for printing and dispensing by automated mechanism.

Abstract: The printable substrate of biaxially multi-layered laminate material is perforated to define an integral loop structure having a slotted opening to receive the tag body and thereby secure the tag to an article. An additional perforation defines an optional, removable index card that may be printed upon when the tag itself is printed. The tag substrate may be provided as a continuous web that has been perforated to define multiple tags, suitable for printing and dispensing by automated mechanism.

Abstract: Method and system for the on-line, real-time collection and processing of bar code data utilizing a bar code data collection network, at least one work station and a host computer having a database, such as a relational database, is provided. Bar code data collection programs can be interactively developed and/or modified from the workstation which is programmed with menu-driven software. Bar code transactions are interactively defined and validated from the workstation.