Abstract: A labeler for objects, such as fruit or vegetables, has a pickup head that includes a firing piston, and a larger piston that is coupled to the firing piston. The pickup head, along with other pickup heads, are provided on an assembly that rotates the heads in a circular manner. When each pickup head is at the 6 o'clock position, a burst of air pressure is provided to the firing piston, thereby causing it to fire and to cause the larger piston to move in an outward direction. This causes the pickup head to extend fully, to thereby cause a label positioned on an applicator at a distal end of the pickup head to contact an object and thereby apply the label to the object. At other positions besides the 6 o'clock position, a vacuum source provides a vacuum to the pickup heads, thereby maintaining the pickup heads in a fully retracted position, as well as providing a way for keeping the label on the applicator of the pickup head while the pickup head is rotating.

Abstract: A device for attaching a supplement to an exposed surface of signatures transported one after another in a transporting direction along a guide arrangement includes a rotating gripping roller for picking up the supplements at the circumference of the rotating gripping roller with a controlled gripping tool. The rotating gripping roller has a rotational axis arranged approximately at a right angle to the transporting direction and at least approximately parallel to the exposed surface of the transported signatures. An adhesive feeder is provided along a transporting path for supplements. A forward feed is operatively arranged with the rotating gripping roller to operate in cycle with the rotating gripping roller for placing the supplements approximately tangentially with respect to the rotating gripping roller so that the supplements are on the circulation path for the controlled gripping tool.

Abstract: A labeler includes at least one bellows movable between extended and retracted positions. The bellows preferably includes a venturi member for applying or maintaining a vacuum to hold the label as the bellows is extended outwardly by positive pressure coupled to the bellows. The labeler preferably includes a positioner for advancing each bellows along a path of travel between a label pick-up position and a label application position, and a controller for controlling fluid flow to retract and extend the bellows as same is advanced along the path of travel. The bellows, in turn, preferably comprises a cap defining a distal end of the bellows for carrying the label and having at least one cap opening therein, a pleated sidewall connected to the cap and having at least one sidewall opening therein, and the venturi member.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an optical disc which is capable of speeding up the curing of an adhesive and capable of reducing an area or space occupied by a curing unit when manufacturing an optical disc, and a method of manufacturing an optical disc which is not susceptible to heat from a curing unit or a UV irradiation unit while an adhesive is cured. The method of manufacturing an optical disc includes a step of supplying lower and upper disc substrates, a step of spreading an adhesive between the lower and upper discs, and a step of irradiating the adhesive spread between the lower and upper discs with UV, wherein the irradiation step is performed on a turntable.

Abstract: Labeling machine for applying labels to containers with an adhesive station for applying adhesive to a back side of a label having an outer rim, whereby the adhesive is sprayed on the label to said outer rim with excess adhesive being sprayed beyond said outer rim, further with label transfer device, said transfer device having a holding plate for holding the label, which transfer device transfer labels from a label individualization position to a label applying position, whereby the adhesive is applied to the label while on the label transfer device, between the label individualization position and the label applying position, and with an adhesive receiving element having portions thereof located outwardly of the holding plate for receiving excess adhesive being sprayed.

Abstract: A method and device is disclosed for continuously decorating packages with convex surfaces is disclosed. The device includes a driveable continuous transport conveyor with uniformly spaced, driveable and rotating receiving means for the packages. It also includes a driveable continuous carrier conveyor with uniformly spaced decorations, and a contact region which forms a transfer location, having a region of the transfer location means for applying pressure onto the carrier conveyor in the direction of the packages and means for heating the decoration.

Abstract: The present invention provides a non-round container labeling machine and corresponding method. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a labeling machine for applying a label to a non-round container or article where the non-round article has a series of corners located about its surface. The labeling machine according to the present invention includes a rotatable vacuum drum, the drum including engaging means for rotatably engaging the corners of the non-round articles. The labeling machine includes a label associated with the engaging means and a resilient roll on pad means. The labeling machine further includes means for rotating the non-round article between the drum and roll on pad means wherein the engaging means engages a first corner to rotate the article between the drum and the pad means such that the drum generates a torque which rotates the article as the drum rotates and which compresses the roll on pad means such that the pad means stores compressed torque energy.

Abstract: In a method for applying labels about a bulbous sidewall region of a container, the leading end of the label is joined to the bulbous sidewall region by adhesive bonds above and below a major diameter section of the bulbous sidewall region. While being pressed to the bulbous sidewall region, the label is wrapped about the container, and the trailing end of the label is then adhesively joined to the bulbous sidewall region, or to the overlapped leading end of the label. An apparatus for applying labels about a bulbous sidewall region of a container employs a label transfer drum which cooperates with an adhesive applicator to apply spaced adhesive patches to the leading end of the label above and below a major diameter section of the bulbous sidewall region. The label transfer drum also cooperates with the adhesive applicator to apply a continuous strip of adhesive to the trailing end of the label.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying strip fastener elements or zippers to web material includes an unwind stand holding a roll of film material, an infeed dancer arrangement of rollers, a zipper apparatus which conditions zipper material, cuts zippers and delivers zippers to a zipper feed apparatus. The zipper feed apparatus loads zippers into a sealing platen of a rotating turret. The rotating turret carries the zippers successively to a position adjacent a surface of the film and a seal bar presses the film to successive zippers to seal the zippers thereto while a new zipper is being received in a sealing platen of the turret at a loading station at a rotational position at a distance from the sealing station. The film with zippers attached is drawn downstream of the turret to a rewind dancer roll assembly and thereafter to a rewind stand for winding into a roll of zippered film.

Abstract: An automated placement of flat valves on a balloon strip. Included is a vacuum platen which receives the free end of a row of valve films. A cutting blade severs a single valve from the film, which is held in place by the vacuum platen. The vacuum platen is then moved through a series of motions for positioning above a heating element which is raised to bond the valve to the balloon strip.

Abstract: A horizontal type thermo-shrinking film labeling machine includes a tubular thermo-shrinking film dispensing wheel controlled to let off a thermo-shrinking film, a film delivery uni controlled to deliver the thermo-shrinking film forwards, a central guide shaft which guides the thermo-shrinking film in an opened status, a cutter unit controlled to cut the thermo-shrinking film being delivered from the central guide shaft, a packing wheel rotated to pick up the cut pieces of the thermo-shrinking film, permitting the cut pieces of the thermo-shrinking film to be sleeved onto products carried thereon individually, a feed unit controlled to feed products to respective receiving troughs on the packing wheel, a conveyer controlled to carry thermo-shrinking film packed products to a heating unit for heating, enabling each cut piece of the thermo-shrinking film to shrink and to be firmly secured to the periphery of the corresponding piece of product.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for delivering labels and the like to a compression molding machine for molding plastic closures wherein the labels or disks are delivered successively from a source to the cavities. The method and apparatus comprises an indexing turret supporting a plurality of stacks of labels, a pick and place turret for removing a label from a stack, and a label inserter turret which tracks a portion of the path of the cavities of the compression molding machine and delivers the labels successively into the cavities.

Abstract: A labeling machine for labeling a plurality of containers is disclosed. The labeling machine includes a loading mechanism that sequentially receives containers and discharges containers in a spaced relationship. A star wheel has a plurality of receptacles disposed about the periphery of the star wheel, and is rotatable around an axis of rotation. The star wheel sequentially receives containers from the loading mechanism. The receptacles are pivotally secured to the star wheel for limited radial and pivotal movement. The receptacles have a leading end and a trailing end relative to the direction of rotation of the star wheel. A label dispenser including a label holder is disposed adjacent the periphery of the star wheel. The label has a decorated side facing the dispenser and an adherent side facing the star wheel.

Abstract: The present invention is an orientation flat aligner for preventing the angle deviation of the flat edge of the wafer. This invention applies two new designs to the aligner: (1) The two parallel rollers with different radius instead of two parallel rollers the same radii prevent the problem of the angle deviation to line up the flat edge of the wafer. (2) placing the photosensor on the orientation flat aligner instead of on the sensor bracket avoids the detection error because of the photosensor position relate to the orientation flat aligner position and saves time on checking whether the flat edge of the wafer line up or not.

Abstract: A labeling machine can rapidly change the size of labels cut from a web of labels to match different diameter containers which are then fed onto containers moving along a conveyor. A labeling drum is positioned adjacent to the conveyor for receiving cut labels and applying them onto containers fed along the conveyor. A cutter assembly is positioned adjacent to the labeling drum for receiving a web of labels, cutting the web, and transferring a cut label onto the labeling drum. The cutter assembly includes a stationary mounting plate and a drive pinion mounted on the plate. A cutter roll frame is received on the mounting plate, and includes a vertically oriented cutter roll with upper and lower ends, a central axis, and a gear at the lower end for meshing with the drive pinion and rotating the cutter roll. The cutter roll gear size is directly proportional to the size of the cutter roll.

Abstract: The present invention is a machine for use in attaching first and second handles to a gift box. Each of the first and second handles having first and second end portions and an upper portion. In one embodiment, the machine comprises a base member and first and second side walls extending upward therefrom. The machine further comprises first and second handle support members rotatably connected with the first and second side walls and each being adapted to retain the first and second handles, respectively. The first and second handle support members are operable from a first and normally horizontal position wherein the handles may be inserted thereon and provided with an adhesive to a second substantially vertical position wherein the handles may be attached to the gift box.

Abstract: An applicator for applying surface relief three-dimensional seals or medallions to containers which includes a rotatable transfer ring having a plurality of seal retaining receivers therein formed therein in which plungers are reciprocally mounted. A vaccuum header is associated with the ring so as to create reduced pressure in the receivers for removing seals from a carrier tape and retaining the seals within the receivers as the transfer ring is indexed to align the seals with containers being conveyed relative to the applicator. An activator is provided for urging the plungers from the receivers to thereby apply the seals retained therein against aligned containers.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for assembling a first member and a second member is provided. The first member comprises a fluid distribution part and the second member comprises an absorbent core member having a window portion therein. The assembling apparatus comprises a conveyer mechanism for forming a transport path, a first deposition mechanism for placing a series of one of the first and second members in spaced apart relation on the conveyer mechanism, and a drum mechanism rotatably mounted adjacent the conveyer mechanism for carrying the other of the first and second members and for depositing the same onto one of the first or second members already placed on the conveyer mechanism.

Abstract: Apparatus for orienting containers which have vertical seams is disclosed. The apparatus is useful in label machines where, prior to the application of labels to the containers, the apparatus orients the containers around longitudinal axes, so that the ends of labels applied to such containers are positioned adjacent to the seams. Apparatus according to the preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a star wheel with roller bearings which permit relatively free rotation of containers positioned within the pockets of the star wheel, a container drive wheel movable between a first position where it is operable, and a second position where it is inoperable, to cause rotation of a container which is in a pocket of the star wheel and means for moving the drive wheel between the first and second positions.

Abstract: Labeling equipment alignment tooling for properly adjusting the components of the label transfer system of rotary labeling equipment including a pallet timing plate, a pallet centerline locator, a gripper timing protractor, and a pallet measuring tool.

Abstract: A machine for applying outserts to articles such as bottles has a turntable driven about a vertical axis. A glue roller and an outsert dispenser are positioned in that order of turntable rotation adjacent the periphery of the turntable. A circular array of bottle support assemblies are mounted concentric to the turntable axis. A closed loop cam groove positioned below the turntable surrounds its rotational axis. Cam followers in the groove are connected to mechanisms that drive shafts on which the bottle support assemblies are mounted rotationally in response to turntable rotation. The support assemblies have a bottle holder plate on them in which plate there is a cavity for holding the bottle to which an outsert is to be adhered on a given outside wall area.

Abstract: Apparatus and method of applying labels which includes providing (a) an applicator cylinder and a drive for rotating the applicator cylinder and (b) a source of discrete lengths of label material, traveling the lengths with the applicator cylinder, applying an electrostatic charge to the discrete lengths, advancing a carrier for sequentially receiving the discrete lengths from the applicator cylinder at a point of application, equipping one of the carrier and discrete lengths with an adhesive having an initial tack, and controlling the attraction of the discrete lengths to the applicator cylinder adjacent the point of application.

Abstract: Elongated wrappings made of sheet material comprising a first metal component and a second heat-sealable component are end sealed by successively feeding the wrappings, by means of a conveyor, in a first given direction and along a given path through a sealing station; varying the traveling speed of the wrappings in relation to the conveyor at the sealing station; and induction heating, for a given length of time during a relative pause, the first component at the ends of each wrapping, to melt the second component.

Abstract: A system for applying labels, disposed on a web, to articles, comprising web transfer means for moving the web along a web path, said web path having a label transfer portion, a transfer platen, having a transfer surface, said surface being adjacent the label transfer portion, a plurality of label transfer elements, mounted to the platen and adapted to contact the web and to cause a label to transfer from the web to an article, and a plurality of article presentation means, a plurality of which are adapted to present an article to a the web and a transfer element. A system for applying decorative labels to articles, the system including unwind reel, a wind reel, a web, a web path which transfers the web from the unwind reel to the wind reel, a transfer point on the web path at which a label is transferred from the web to the article.

Abstract: The consumer, and in particular the beverage consumer, frequently demands different packaging units which consist of different beverages or different assortments of beverages. That means that packaging units must be assembled which contain, for example, two bottles of a carbonated fruit-flavor beverage and four bottles of a beverage containing cola. The labelling and other packaging of the container must correspond to the product In the individual container. The packaging units are generally assembled either manually or semi-automatically. The invention relates to a method which simplifies the preparation of packaging units which contain different filling products. The invention is characterized by the fact that to fill the containers according to a Specified or selected filling formation with different filling products, i.e.

Abstract: A roll-fed labelling machine that can be quickly changed to process containers and labels of different sizes does not require changed cutters to match different label sizes by engaging at least 50% of each label on the vacuum drum before it is cut from the web. Infeed guides and roll-on-pad assemblies, specific to individual container sizes can be installed swiftly by means of fixed alignment pins. The starwheel, having a diameter that is only five times the diameter of the mid-size container that the labelling machine is designed to process reduces abrasion and vibration. Starwheels that are aligned and with preset timing adjustment integral with the starwheel members for each container size are changed quickly to synchronize starwheel timing with that of the labelling machine.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transferring tabs to a continuous material web in connection with the manufacture of packaging material in conversion machines includes the use of a transfer wheel which is located between a supply station for tabs and a deposit station, in which the wheel is located in contact with the packaging material web. With the aid of retainer jaws displaceable in a circumferential direction of the wheel, and fixedly disposed abutments, the position of each tab transferred to the wheel is corrected before the tab reaches the deposit station, so that the transfer to the packaging material web takes place in accurate register with markings previously provided on the web. The method and apparatus is well-suited for use in connection with continuous material webs travelling at high rates of speed, such as 400 to 500 meters/minute.

Abstract: In a thermal ink transfer machine, the web is drawn translationally through a station at which thermal ink graphics are transferred from the web to the periphery of a container such as a glass or plastic bottle or can. Transfer of the graphics is effected with a transfer head or cylinder which has arranged about its axis of rotation a plurality of equally spaced apart radially spring biased rollers. When the longitudinally extending graphics on the web enters the transfer station, the spring biased rollers yield radially inwardly and outwardly to press against the backside of the web to effect transfer of the graphics. The apparatus has the rotating transfer head on one side of the web and the containers carried on a turntable on the opposite side of the web. The transfer head rotates in a particular direction around its vertical axis and drives the rollers orbitally toward and away from the graphics transfer station.

Abstract: A produce labeller has first and, optionally, second selectively actuable label supply cartridge for selectively supplying labels from the fast or second selectively actuable label supply cartridge to corresponding fast and second label transfer positions in a fast plane. A rotatable label transfer piston housing is provided, rotatable in the first plane on a drive shaft. The rotatable label transfer piston housing has mounted radially therein in the fast plane radially spaced apart resiliently biased radially telescoping label transfer pistons for picking up labels from the fast or second selectively actuable label supply cartridge at the fast or second label transfer position, and rotationally carrying the labels from the first or second label transfer position to a label deposit point. The labels are carried on exposed ends of the radially spaced apart resiliently biased radially telescoping label transfer pistons, one label per exposed end, by selectively actuable vacuum apertures on each exposed end.

Abstract: An apparatus for bonding electronic components on a substrate with high precision and at high speed includes a table device for positioning the substrate to a bonding position, a transfer head that receives the electronic component, a rotating body with a plurality of transfer heads that rotates the transfer head to the bonding position, a recognition device that senses a deviation in position between the substrate and the electronic component which has been transferred by the transfer head to the bonding position and a driving mechanism which, according to the deviation in position sensed by the recognition device, finely displaces a lever installed on the transfer head in order to finely rotate the electronic component.

Abstract: Method and system for decorating a round, oval or irregularly-shaped, open-ended article with a heat-transfer, wrap-around label supported on a carrier web. The system comprises a turret for positioning the open-ended article at a transfer location. The turret comprises a continuously rotating mandrel and a motor, the motor being coupled to the mandrel for continuously driving the rotation of the mandrel. The rotating mandrel is appropriately sized and shaped to be inserted into the open-ended article through the open end thereof and to follow the circumferential contour of the interior surface of the open-ended article when the open-ended article engages and rolls about the rotating mandrel. The system also includes a feed mechanism for positioning the label on the carrier web at the transfer location, the surface speed of the web matching that of the rotating mandrel.

Abstract: A lid sealing apparatus (30) and method for induction heat sealing a heat-sealable lid (15) to a can body (21). The lid sealing apparatus (30) includes a first conveyor assembly (34) having a plurality of independent, transversely mounted side-by-side support shoes (35) of relative rigidity collectively cooperating to define a segmented first surface (36) for supporting and moving the can (21) along a pathway. A second conveyor assembly (37) is oriented adjacent to the first conveyor assembly (34) and includes a relatively rigid second surface (40) in opposed moving relation to the first surface (36). A plurality of individual spring suspension mechanisms (43) are operably mounted to the frame (33) and provide moving support to each support shoe (35) as it moves along the pathway.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for tag and thread assembly for tagged infusion packets. Spaced tags from a strip of tags and a length of thread are laid over each other on the periphery of a first assembly wheel and the thread is drawn out in loops between successive tags. The spaced tags and looped thread are transferred to a second assembly wheel where they are connected to a web of sheet material that is to form the infusion packets. The web is subsequently formed into a series of compartments in which infusion material is contained. The compartments are severed from the web for forming the individual packets and the thread is simultaneously severed between the packets.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a tensioned garter. A garter is any continuous loop of elastic material or a laminate of elastic bands and one or more flexible backing sheets. In one embodiment mandrels having a perimeter of the desired garter shape are mounted to a rotating drum. Tensioned elastic ribbons are progressively clamped, sealed, and cut around the mandrels to form individual tensioned garters which cling to the side walls of the mandrels. Once the garters are formed the mandrels may be rotated on their radial axes for alignment with downstream operations. Sealing through elastic members is avoided by interrupting the bonding of elastic members to an elasticized laminate at locations where ribbons are to be clamped. High compression of elastics where they are not sealed to the laminate causes elastic members to burst and contract. Elastic contraction leaves an area in which ribbons may then be bonded together without sealing through elastic members.

Abstract: Seal labels are affixed to containers by means of equipment comprising a system of conveyors serving to direct a succession of the containers along a predetermined path, and a feed device by which gummed labels are supplied to a fixing station occupying a position alongside one part of the selfsame path. The feed device affords a recess located between two points against which the two ends of each label are restrained, and operates in conjunction with a first push rod by which each container in turn is displaced from the conveying path, directed forcibly against a relative label supported by the device and caused to penetrate the recess to a given depth together with the label. Thereafter, the container is ejected from the recess and repositioned on the conveying path by a second push rod.

Abstract: A label sticking apparatus has a suction drum with at least three holding-sticking units mounted at constant intervals on the periphery thereof so as to be movable in radial directions of the suction drum. The suction drum is rotated intermittently by a constant amount so as to feed and stop the holding-sticking units at a label feeding station, a positioning station and a sticking station which are disposed around the suction drum in this sequence. Labels are seriatim peeled from a label tape and held on a distal end of the holding-sticking unit at the label feeding station. At the positioning station, positioning of each label is performed by a positioning head having a centering pin and a pair of angular position correction pins. At the sticking station, the holding-sticking unit is pushed through an eccentric cam radially outward from the suction drum toward a work-piece, to press and stick the label held on the holding-sticking unit onto the work-piece.

Abstract: A method of labeling containers utilizing a labeler having multiple port vacuum drum is disclosed. The multiple port vacuum drum has a first cavity which is supplied with one level of vacuum suitable for picking up label segments from a cutter with limited tension. The vacuum drum has a second cavity which is supplied with another, higher level of vacuum suitable for firmly griping the label segments as an adhesive of the like is applied to the label segment. The second cavity may be further divided into a label application segment with lower vacuum pressure. The cutter drum has an arcuate cavity to which vacuum is supplied at the end first contacting the labeling material web with reduced vacuum being provided at the label cut off point and label release point.

Abstract: A computer controlled turret type labeling apparatus having a label applying mechanism for applying labels to containers. The labeling apparatus has a turret having a motor for driving the turret and a sensor for providing turret status information to a controlling computer. The turret apparatus contains at least one labeling station. Each labeling station also has a motor and a sensor, the motor drives the labeling station and the sensor provides labeling station status information to the controlling computer. The computer is programmed to process status information in conjunction with prestored information relating to the characteristics of the labeling apparatus, containers, and desired labeling and generate suitable control signals for labeling apparatus operation.

Abstract: A process for applying an adhesive band with one adhesive side to the narrow rim of an elongated workpiece, particularly a coathanger of corrugated paper, includes the following steps: removing a workpiece from a magazine; sorting the workpieces into corresponding compartments of a compartmented disk carousel that rotates on an axis; forward cyclical rotation of the filled compartmented disk carousel, such that the workpieces placed in the compartments, which are positioned one on top of the other, are transported to other processing stations; at the next processing station, pressing the adhesive band, which has one adhesive side, onto the narrow rims of the flattened workpieces, which project from the compartments of the carousel; at another processing station, cutting the adhesive band and pressing it to the lateral profile of the narrow rim; at another processing station, folding and pressing the projecting edges of the adhesive band against the workpiece, and ejecting the fully processed workpiece.

Abstract: A device for changing the angular relation between a carousel conveyor and a label applying apparatus including a support frame to which an internal hollow shaft and an external hollow shaft are mounted, the shafts being coaxial and respectively connected by a cogwheel to the drive shaft of the conveyor and to the drive shaft of the label applying apparatus, the shafts being coupled to each other by a rotatable coaxial joint which moves axially of the shafts.

Abstract: An apparatus applies labels onto small cylindrical articles and includes a label transport drum that defines a central axis. Labels are supplied onto the surface of the drum and returned thereto. The drum rotates about its axis so that the label moves with the drum into an article wrapping position. Small cylindrical articles are tangentially delivered onto the drum surface and into rotative engagement with the label as the label moves into the article wrapping position for wrap around labelling so that the trailing edge of the label overlaps its leading edge forming a bond. The rotation of the article is retarded after wrapping for a period of time while the drum continues its rotation so that the article rests on the overlapping seam and applies pressure while allowing sufficient time for any solvent or adhesive applied thereon to react with the label material. Magnetic attractive forces can be applied onto a magnetically attractive article to enhance pressure applied on the seam.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a label onto a small, cylindrical article, such as a dry cell battery, is disclosed. A rotatable label transport drum has a central, horizontal axis. A label is fed to the drum surface, retained thereto as the drum rotates, and moved with the rotating drum into an article wrapping position defined at the upper area of the drum. An article delivery system, such as a star transfer wheel, delivers the articles sequentially onto the drum surface. The delivery system is spaced outward from the drum surface to clear the trailing edge of the label which is outwardly positioned from the drum surface. An attractive force is imparted on the article in a direction so as to aid smooth delivery of the article onto the drum surface and the label moving therewith.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically creating a simulated mosaic controllably discharges tile pieces onto plate material and secures the tile pieces in place such that the plates with the tile pieces are freestanding permitting the plates themselves to be an ordered arrangement of sections of the mosaic once cemented to the substrate. Many different forms may be had for the plate material, including ones that are pressure or heat activatable to bond with the tile pieces or ones that are mechanically connectable.

Abstract: An apparatus for delivering sheet-like products to a device for processing printed products comprising a conveying device for transporting the products, a rotating transfer conveyor for receiving the products from the conveying device, at least one controllable clamp located on the transfer conveyer and capable of swiveling during rotation of the transfer conveyor and a processing device for receiving the products from the transfer conveyor and printing.

Abstract: An apparatus for the application of adhesive coated slips to a moving web or to workpieces being conveyed, and preferably to the drawn up and still open bottoms of bags, consists of pairs of feed rolls for a web of material and means for perforating and tearing off, or means for detaching, the slips from the web of material and of a transfer folding gripper cylinder for receiving and subsequent transfer of the slips or pieces of tube.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for applying thin film polymer labels to small cylindrical articles such as dry cell batteries without label mismatching is disclosed. A label transport drum is rotatably mounted on a frame. Cut labels are supplied to the surface of the label transport drum as the drum is rotated. An adhesive is applied onto the area adjacent the leading edge of the label while the label is moving with the drum, and a solvent is applied onto an area adjacent the trailing edge of the label. Cylindrical articles are conveyed in tangential spinning engagement with the label transport drum and into rotative engagement with the adhesive on the leading edge of the label so as to transfer the label onto the article as the label is moved into engagement with the rotating article. A pressure plate imparts pressure against selected sides and ends of the article during wrapping to prevent mismatching of the label as the label wraps around the article.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device for producing smart cards, characterized in that it comprises a station (1) for milling recesses in batches of plastic cards associated with a station (3) for inlaying integrated circuits in said recesses, said milled cards being conveyed from milling station (1) to inlaying station (3) by a transfer system (2) making possible an adaptation to the speed differences of the stations (1, 3) and to the positioning differences of these stations (1, 3).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a tensioned garter and bonding it to a substrate while holding the garter in a predetermined shape. A garter is any continuous loop of elastic material or a laminate of elastic bands and one or more flexible backing sheets. In one embodiment mandrels having a perimeter of the desired garter shape are mounted to a rotating drum. Tensioned elastic ribbons are progressively wrapped, sealed, and cut around the mandrels to form individual tensioned garters which cling to the side walls of the mandrels. In another embodiment each mandrel has a top surface. The upper portion of a garter has sufficient elastic tension to cause it to fold over the mandrel top surface to form a garter flange thereon. A substrate is then engaged with the garter flange and an external sealing means seals the flange to the substrate, using the mandrel top surface as an anvil. In still another embodiment the mandrel top surface has a raised outer rim.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a twist-tie to a multiple serving, recloseable, flexible packaging container including a payout mechanism for holding a supply of twist-tie material. An extracting and cutting mechanism is configured to extract a continuous length of twist-tie material from the supply of twist-tie material and cut a twist-tie of a desired length. A magnetic application mechanism produces a magnetic force sufficient to remove the twist-tie (at least a portion of which is metallic) from the extracting and cutting mechanism. A dispensing mechanism dispenses a hot melt adhesive material on the twist-tie held by the magnetic application mechanism. The magnetic application mechanism then applies the twist-tie to a surface of a container. The adhesive material acts to secure the twist-tie to the container.

Abstract: Labeling equipment has a support rotatably driven about a central shaft and above a stationary bench, the support carrying label shafts pivoted by gear assemblies so that curved label plates on the label shafts are glue-coated over their full area by rolling off a glue roller when the support is rotating, removing labels from a label box and transferring the labels to a label transfer device. The gear assemblies each have a gear segment pivotably resting on a gear assembly shaft borne in the support and meshing with a pinion of the label shaft, the gear segment being pivotably driven by a cam follower moving along a cam curve in the bench. Clutches are coupled in a predetermined angular position of the support to disengage individual label plates from their constrained motion to block label removal. The cam follower is carried by a pivoting arm on the gear assembly shaft, the arm being engageable by means of a clutch with the gear segment.