Patents by Inventor Jacobus Brands

Jacobus Brands has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Labelling machine
    Patent number: 4108706
    Abstract: A labelling machine comprises feed rollers which are driven stepwise to draw lengths of tape from a tape reel and to feed same to a transfer roller. Each length of tape is severed by co-operating cutter means on the transfer roller and on a pivotal arm adjacent the transfer roller. The severed length, which forms the label, is fed stepwise by the transfer roller to a label-applying station. During the stepwise movement the label is held on the transfer roller, for example by vacuum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1978
    Assignee: Prontophot Holding AG
    Inventors: Jacobus Brands, Kurt Thaddey