Abstract: A stamp device employs a heat sensitive stencil paper which includes a thermoplastic film and a porous carrier. The heat sensitive stencil paper is perforated by a thermal head according to characters, symbols, figures, etc. of an image input from an input mechanism. The display can be controlled to display a layout of the image to be perforated on the heat sensitive stencil paper. Therefore, a user can determine whether the layout is acceptable prior to perforating the stencil sheet. Consequently, the user can accurately print at a desired position on a recording medium by confirming the layout on the display prior to printing.

Abstract: Print density of a print ink can be adjusted depending on the quality of a print paper or depending on the printing times. A stamp device includes an outer frame, a hand-gripped pressure unit movably supported by the outer frame, an ink cartridge, a pad holder and projection length adjusting unit. The ink cartridge has an ink-impregnated pad contactable with an image receiving sheet through a perforated stencil paper for transferring an ink in the pad to the image receiving sheet through the perforated imaging section. The pad holder supports the ink cartridge. The pressure unit is connected to the pad holder for providing projected and retracted positions of the ink-impregnated pad relative to the outer frame. The projection length adjusting means is positioned between the pad holder and the ink cartridge for adjusting a projecting amount of the ink-impregnated pad from the pad holder.

Abstract: A hand stamp has a base and a handle which is movable between two folded positions and an operational position between the folded positions. The handle has legs with respective axles which are adapted to enter a bore in the base. There are lugs on respective axles which are adapted to cooperate with the respective one of the notches in the base to lock the handle in one operational position and two transportation positions. The handle is firmly but releasably held in each of the operational position and the transportation positions.

Abstract: The ink pad replenishing system includes an ink tray containing an ink pad, inlet means for receiving ink and outlet means for providing drainage of excess ink from the ink tray, and an ink reservoir. A first pump is comprised of a deformable and resilient tubular member, and first and second end caps fixably mounted to respective ends of the tubular member, and valve means mounted in the first pump for providing uni-directional flow in a first direction through the first pump upon actuation of the first pump. A second pump is comprised of a deformable and resilient tubular member, and first and second end caps fixably mounted to respective ends of the tubular member, and valve means mounted in the second pump or providing uni-directional flow in a second direction through the second pump upon actuation of the second pump.

Abstract: A self inking stamp is provided for use in making an image on paper. The stamp comprises a body having a base including portions lying in a plane for engagement with a flat piece of paper, and a marker having a self inking indicia. The maker is movable relative to the base generally at right angles to the aforementioned plane, and a coupling is provided attaching the marker to the base at a location spaced from the marker generally parallel to the plane. The coupling permits movement of the marker to a stored position inside the body and spaced from the plane, and an inking position with the marker in engagement with the paper.

Abstract: An inking device for postage meter in a high speed mailing machine is disclosed, the inking device functioning to apply ink to a printing die in the postage meter between each printing operation performed by the postage meter. The inking device includes an ink pad disposed in a reservoir and held therein by a cover member having an aperture through which an upper portion of the ink pad projects so as to contact the lower printing surface of the printing die. The configuration of the ink pad is such that there is a small channel or space between the outer edges of the ink pad and the inner edges of the aperture of the cover member so that ink which is squeeze out of the ink pad during compression thereof with the printing die will not ooze onto the upper surface of the cover member and eventually spread onto other parts of the mailing machine.

Abstract: An inking device for a postage meter in a high speed mailing machine is disclosed in which the inking device has an ink reservoir containing an ink pad, and a cover member to secure the ink pad in the reservoir. The reservoir is formed as a generally rectangular tray having a flat bottom wall and upstanding front, rear and side walls, and includes a plurality of elongate upstanding ribs covering most of the area of the bottom wall for supporting an ink pad and for defining ink flow channels between the ribs. There are also relatively short upstanding ribs disposed around the other sides of the tray, and all of the ribs have upwardly inclined portions adjacent the front, rear and side walls against which a cover member presses to compress that portion of the ink pad which overlies the inclined portions of the ribs.

Abstract: An ink dispensing device is disclosed wherein the ink releasing member comprises two layers that serve different purposes. The layer which contacts a printing font is made of a porous material that has an open pore size of less than 30 microns and a porosity of 40% to 85%. The second layer is adjacent to the contact layer and is made from an elastic foam with larger pore size, in the range of 80 microns to 1000 microns and a porosity of greater than 70%. The second layer is impregnated with ink and acts as a reservoir for the first layer, the latter serving as a metering member.

Abstract: A kit for imparting a geometric pattern onto a fabric to impart a desired mark as provided. The patterns are utilized for quilting a final design on a cloth quilt. The organization includes a stamp in cooperation with a knee pad, wherein the stamp includes a body with a geometric pattern mounted thereon. A modification of the invention includes a stamp body permitting mounting of various patterns theron.

Abstract: A hand stamp assembly that includes a porous ink cartridge received in the stamp housing and a porous ink containing die head that is mounted in contact with the forward face of the ink cartridge so that ink may be transferred from the cartridge to the die head as the ink in the die head is depleted. The forward face of the die head is normally protected by a spring-loaded shielding sleeve that retracts when the stamp is pressed against the surface to be marked. An axial handle socket is provided so as to receive a handle or other gripping means. The socket is designed to have an inherent resilient flexing capability to provide firm gripping of the handle or other holder.

Abstract: A stamping equipment of a writing utensil includes a stamp pad support extending from the rear end of the writing utensil. An elongated recessed groove is formed on the stamp pad support. A stamp support that includes a first end pivoted about the rear end of the writing utensil to pivot between a first position parallel to the longitudinal axis of the writing utensil and a second position perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the writing utensil. A stamp plate with a seal on one side and a stud with a considerable weight on the other side, which is eccentrically pivoted about the other end of the stamp support to pivot between a third position parallel to the longitudinal axis of the writing utensil and a fourth position perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the writing utensil. A slidable cap of the writing utensil can enclose the stamping equipment within the same.

Abstract: An ink stamp with a handle having a downwardly extending shaft from which a pre-inked stamp is suspended. An intermediate member is threaded onto the shaft and abuts the top of a hollow base housing the pre-inked stamp to limit downward movement of the stamp when making an impression. A spring is positioned between the intermediate member and the base to urge the shaft and handle upwardly. Adjustment of the intermediate member along the shaft varies the extent of movement of the pre-inked stamp according to the amount of ink it holds.

Abstract: An articulating hand stamp mechanism is disclosed which is capable of being articulated between closed and open positions. In the closed position, a pair of pivotally connected split housings enclose the stamp pad and its housing completely. The mechanism may be articulated open by causing the housings to rotate about the pivot point which in turn results in the stamp pad housing to rotate to a horizontal position so that the pad can be brought against an article to be marked. Each of the split housings has had grasping portions with one of the hand grasping portions having a pressure bearing surface canted at an angle with respect to the other portion when the mechanism is closed. Because the pressure surfaces are canted and positioned a distance away from the pivot point, increased torque is provided, allowing the mechanism to be easily opened when desired while simultaneously minimizing opening caused by unintentionally applied force.

Abstract: An improved microporous marking structure has a layer of a microporous material containing a marking fluid and an absorbent backing layer superposed thereon which shortens processing time by absorbing excess marking fluid from the microporous layer. The marking structure according to the invention may be advantageously used to make a self-inking hand stamp. No lengthy step for removing excess ink from the microporous layer is needed.

Abstract: A stamp has a housing and a stem provided on the housing. A lid is provided on the stem. A holder is connected to the lid by a rod and is receivable in the housing. A number of grooves are formed in a bottom of a lower casing. An upper casing and the lower casing are insertable into the holder. A number of blocks each has a letter, a numeral or a symbol carved on a lower surface. The blocks are disposed and arranged in the grooves. When the lid is pressed downward, the blocks are caused to move downward to stamp a surface to be stamped.

Abstract: A stamp mechanism for printing a message on a receipt or like record media issued from a business machine. The stamp mechanism includes a stud with a spring-loaded washer thereon. The stud extends through an opening in a stamp holder and supports a spherically-shaped skirt that mates with a recess in the stamp holder. The washer includes downwardly extending tongues that engage with slots in the stamp holder and which arrangement maintains the stamp in a parallel position relative to the platen.

Abstract: A replaceable ink cartridge provides a means for replacing an ink roller on an imprinting device without soiling ones hands or clothes. The replaceable ink cartridge includes an ink roller which is received within and contained by a molded containment member prior to its insertion on an imprinting device. In addition, an imprinting device utilizing the replaceable ink cartridge and a method for replacing a replaceable ink cartridge without soiling ones hands or clothing are also provided.

Abstract: A self-storing and inking stamp comprises an upper piece containing a stamping die at its lower end and a lower piece with an ink pad and piston which is accessible to the fingers of the user through a twisting bar. The piston and twisting bar are arranged in the lower piece such that they do not project beyond the plane of the base of the lower piece so that the lower piece can stably rest on a horizontal surface. The upper piece is threaded into the lower piece to bring the stamping die into contact with or at least into close proximity to the ink pad. Thereafter, the piston can be pushed axially in the direction of the ink pad and stamping die while being twisted to effect complete inking of the die.

Abstract: A random date and lotto printer apparatus consisting of a grid having a plurality of recesses for receiving a number of balls in securement with random ones of some of recesses of the grid, a press member associated with each one of the plurality of recesses for being displaced downwardly when the random recesses have received the ball, a locator guide having a matrix of a plurality of apertures throughout in the matrix that essentially matingly match the recesses of the grid, and extensions on the press member for contacting a work surface of a work piece when the balls received in the recesses of the grid are retained in place by a plunger.

Abstract: An implement for imprinting mark, which includes a stamp holder for holding a stamp, an ink holder for containing ink and being fastening in the stamp holder. An ink hole is made on the division board portion of the ink holder for passing therethrough of ink from the ink holder. A pintle nozzle is fastening in the stamp with its top end disposed in the ink hole permitting the ink to fill the stamp with ink for imprinting when the stamp is brought forcibly against something to mark.

Abstract: An improved microporous marking structure has a layer of a microporous material containing a marking fluid and an absorbent backing layer superposed thereon which shortens processing time by absorbing excess marking fluid from the microporous layer. The marking structure according to the invention may be advantageously used to make a self-linking hand stamp. No lengthy step for removing excess ink from the microporous layer is needed.

Abstract: A combination hand stamp and writing instrument which has the appearance of a ball point pen of standard size and construction. The apparatus includes an easy to use indicia imprinting assembly which is conveniently housed within the upper portion of the device. The indicia imprinting assembly is movable from a retracted position into a stamping position against the urging of a novel biasing mechanism in a manner that prevents smearing and produces a clean, sharp inprint.

Abstract: A portable hand-operated mechanical marker for making a random wager selection comprises a first portion for generating a substantially random first pattern, and a second portion for marking a sheet in a second pattern determined by the first pattern. Typically the marker is used to mark a lotto card with a randomly selected bet.

Abstract: An apparatus for marking an article has a frame within which a printing carriage is rotatably mounted. The carriage has two fulcrum assemblies which slide in channels on the frame. A drive mechanism moves the carriage from a marking position to a position where ink is applied to selected printing characters on the carriage. The carriage is moved to a third position where the fulcrum assemblies are released from the channels to rotate the carriage to facilitate changing the printing characters.

Abstract: A self-inking, automatic rubber stamping device, comprising a rubber stamp support plate moveable between a face-down, stamping position and a retracted position where it faces an ink pad. The ink pad is mounted in a vertical position, and the movement of the plate is governed by a combination of guide-slots so that during non-use of the device, the rubber stamp is not pressed against the ink pad, but kept apart therefrom. During every stamping cycle, the plate first approaches the pad to become wetted with ink, and then retracts and becomes overturned into the face-down stamping position.

Abstract: An angularly orientated print head is displaced by a reciprocating power actuator from contact with a wet inking surface along a fixed travel path having acceleration and deceleration portion. A shock absorbing guide roller stabilizes the orientation of the print head as it approaches its marking position along the deceleration portion of the travel path. A drive mechanism between the actuator and the print head renders movement thereof to and from the marking position continuous for imprinting continuously moving target material.

Abstract: An adjustable hand stamp device controls stamp compression of the ink bearing stamp element. The device includes an inverted cup-shaped handle connected to a platen by a shaft. A shroud slidably mounted on the shaft and biased downwardly by a spring positioned between the handle and the platen covers the platen and the indicia-bearing element mounted on the platen. The position of the shroud relative to the platen is controlled by the position of an eccentric cam positioned between a bearing surface on the shroud and a bearing surface on the inside of the handle. The cam is connected to an adjusting knob rotatably mounted on the front face of the handle.

Abstract: Travel of a printing head between ink-receiving and marking positions is guided along an arcuate path by a fluid power piston device having a cylinder pivotally mounted at its forward end on the frame of the printing apparatus. The longitudinal axis of the ink storing cartridge engaged by the printing head in the ink-receiving positions, is inclined downwardly and is tangent to the travel path at the adjacent terminal end thereof.

Abstract: A writing utensil is provided, such as a ball-point pen having integral stamping equipment, which includes:a stamp and a stamp pad arranged on supports which are articulated by pivoting about axes perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the writing utensil between positions approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis and positions approximately perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, anda removable cap which friction locks on the supports when the supports are in the position parallel to the longitudinal axis, so that the stamp rests disposed against the stamp pad.The support for the stamp pivots at its center point on an extension of the rear part of the writing utensil. The extension, rounded off on its outer side, extends to a length corresponding to one-half the length of the stamp support.

Abstract: A disposable ink cartridge for use in automatic marking systems. The ink cartridge is composed of a housing which contains a collapsible elastomeric ink reservoir having an open end secured to a plurality of barrier disks. The barrier disks are apertured to permit passage of ink through and between them, from the reservoir. An ink absorbing member of fibrous or porous material is positioned at the other, outlet end of the cartridge housing. The ink cartridge provides a constant flow of ink when the ink absorbing member is contacted by a print head or the like until the supply of ink is depleted from the reservoir. The cartridge design permits depletion of essentially the entire reservoir under the above conditions.

Abstract: An article marking apparatus of the reciprocable impact type wherein an imprinting head is driven from a rest condition sealably engaged with an inking cartridge assembly through a 90.degree. rotation to impact upon the surface of a passing article whereby to imprint indicia information thereon represented by printing type font carried by said imprinting head. The imprinting head is pivotally coupled to a pneumatic drive device by a linkage assembly including a drive link. The imprinting head mounts a shaft having freely rotatable bushings at its opposite ends. Opposite cam slots are provided formed in the housing for receipt of the bushings for guilding the imprinting head along a predetermined path for translating said head through an imprinting stroke and return while the head is rotated at constant angular rotational accelleration. The peak of the rate of angular rotation of the head occurs midway in the stroke with the head assuming a motion to the terminus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved economical one piece, rigid opaque plastic reproducing stamp for employment with inked stamp pad, a plurality of individual stamps or stamps of a series such as an office directive set utilizing a closed-end plastic, one piece singular or multiple parallel rank holding trough storage unit for side by side stamp deployment and having at one end a shallowly depressed stamping pad repository.Without aperture or reverse side protrusion, the reproducing stamp is designed with digital holding depressions on each of two opposite sides of the solid or enclosed hollow base and with raised stamp face depicting picture, letter, numeral, symbol, word, or message. The holding trough storage unit if flat bottomed for desk top utilization or with one side edge extended sufficiently downward at right (90.degree.) angle to the aforesaid flat bottom, thereby providing for shelf-type affixment to wall surface.

Abstract: An article marking apparatus of the reciprocable impact type wherein an imprinting head is driven from a rest condition in sealed engagement with an inking cartridge through a ninety degree rotation to impact upon the surface of a passing article whereby to imprint indicia information thereon by means of printing type carried by said imprinting head. The imprinting head is an integral part of a carrier or shuttle device pivotally coupled to a pneumatic drive device by a folding linkage including a drive link supplemented by an idler coupled between the shuttle and the carrier. A guide member is provided in intercepting relation to the shuttle to maintain the shuttle along a preferred path toward a straight line vertical orientation aligned with a window through which the imprint is effected. The inking cartridge is removably mounted within said marking apparatus to intercept the imprinting head carried by said shuttle.

Abstract: A product name stamping device of the label printers in which an ink-soaked member is provided to the stamp holder and a light and small ink-soaking member which contacts the ink-soaked member of the holder is fitted to the stamp. This construction make the stamp small and compact. The compactness of the stamp makes easy the handling and storage of a large number of stamps and also spares material bringing about a reduction in cost. The device is so constructed that setting the stamp into the holder automatically supplies ink to the stamp.

Abstract: An ink transfer device comprising an ink transfer surface layer which may be connected to a porous ink storage body, such as used in a printing device or apparatus, having a porous structure with continuous pores therein and 8 to 30% porosity, and a surface ruggedness of less than 20 microns and ink mobilizable and storable porous ink storage body. The structure of the ink transfer surface layer and the ink storage body are produced respectively and successively by heat compression in a mold, thermoplastic powder of less than 50 microns diameter and of a little larger than the former ones. The inventive ink transfer surface layer enables uniform and efficient transfer of ink from the device even after repeated impressions of the device.

Abstract: A stamping article which is capable of repeatedly stamping with liquid ink, said article consisting of:(1) a stamping member having relief characters with a stamping surface and having a porosity of 20 to 50%, which is of porous structure and is produced by sintering a fine powder which is obtained by pulverizing a porous thermoplastic resin,(2) a base member capable of storing liquid ink and having a porosity of 60 to 80%, said base member comprising at least one material selected from the group porous, plastic foamed materials and fibrous, reticulate fabrics, which materials are co-fusible or bondable with said thermoplastic resin powder,said base member having a porosity 10-40% higher than said stamping member so as to insure a smooth flow of ink therebetween,said stamping member being fused with said base member.

Abstract: A writing utensil with a built-in stamp and stamp pad includes a body being adapted at one end to carry a stamp and stamp pad and at the other end to write. The body portion carrying the stamp pad is integral with the writing end and at its terminal extremity forms a swivel transverse to the longitudinal axis of the body. A stamp support is carried by the swivel and may be pivoted between a first retracted position where the stamp support is adjacent to the body portion carrying the stamp pad and a second position at least 180.degree. removed from the first position. The stamp and stamp pad are in contact in the first retracted position, and the stamp may be used upon pivoting to the second position.

Abstract: An ink supply cartridge, for use with an insignia applying device having a chassis, a movable insignia element mounted within the chassis and a support member mounted to the chassis and the movable insignia element and pivotally movable into and out of the path of travel of the movable insignia element, includes a housing containing an ink supply portion and having an ink applying member and a retainer member for attaching the ink supply cartridge to the support member. The ink supply portion is adapted to receive an ink reservoir member which is adjustable to control the flow of ink to the ink applying member and the insignia element as desired. The attached ink supply cartridge is positioned to be engageable with the insignia element to ink the insignia element when the element is within the housing in the at rest position.

Abstract: A marker assembly for microscope includes a mounting shaft on the free end of which is detachably connected a marking member having a marking piece. A support member defines a chamber within which to receive the shaft in a displaceable manner. The support member can be mounted on the outer periphery of an objective barrel of the microscope, and an operating rod secured to the shaft cooperates with a guide groove or slot to cause a movement of the shaft so that the marking piece may be moved to a marking position and/or inking position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pad capable of high liquid retention and capable of self-metering of liquid from the pad upon application of pressure. Such pads are highly desirable in lubricating applications and serve well as printers and ink reservoir for computers, markers and printing machines. The process comprises mixing a void former, typically a non-reactive salt of a size range chosen between 2 and 450 microns with a polymeric material in a weight ratio of 2.5:1 to 10:1 salt to polymer. The polymer is heated and the salt dispersed therein to form a salt-polymer composite. The composite is fed to an extruder and extruded to a desired shape, a dense skin being formed on the surface of the extruded polymer. Subsequently, the extruded polymer is cut, the salt is leached from the polymeric matric with a suitable solvent, and the leached extruded polymeric matrix is dried. The skin layer has narrower channels and a lower void volume than the adjacent reservoir column.

Abstract: A printing material composed of an open-cell sponge rubber capable of including therein a colored ink, which does not necessitate a stamp pad for the stamping operation, is disclosed. This printing material is prepared by adding appropriate amounts of soluble starch and a fine powder of an easily water-soluble salt which does not decompose or gasify at a curing temperature to a mixture of a starting rubber, a curing agent and a filler, kneading and milling the mixture, introducing the mixture into a mold, heating the mixture to effect curing, removing said starch and salt by washing, and drying the resulting product.

Abstract: An electro-mechanical marking device for use with various types of apparatus, having a stack sheet feed assembly, includes an open-ended housing adapted to loosely receive and hold interchangeable marking heads in a self-leveling position. The interchangeable marking heads include a resiliently mounted food device which engages the stacked sheets prior to the marking actuated position. The housing includes a solenoid which selectively energizes a drive element to move the element between an at rest position, and an actuated position. The interchangeable marking heads, such as bar-coders, imprinters, marginal word imprinters, daters and numberers, hot die stampers, foil stampers and label affixers, are held in engagement with the drive element to permit the operative movement of the selected interchangeable marking head between the inward at rest position and an outward actuated position.

Abstract: A relatively large supply of fast drying ink is stored by an ink supply device having an elongated tubular housing connected at one axial end to a transversely enlarged ink reservoir extension. A wick extends from the ink in the reservoir through a restricted passage formed in the tubular housing by an indentation to conduct capillary flow of ink to a foam filler retained by the indentation in contact with a filter assembly closing the other opened end of the tubular housing through which the ink is dispensed to a marking device.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for forming a porous shaped body from rubber-like particles. The resulting shaped body is capable of retaining relatively large amounts of a liquid, such as ink, within its pores. Retained liquids can be controllably dispensed from the porous body by bringing it into pressure contact with a receptor surface.

Abstract: An arts and crafts type stamp kit including a frame having two generally elongated, diverging, horizontal leg portions for universally mounting an elevated stamp support arm generally at the juncture of the leg portions. An ink stamp is adjustably mounted by a stamp carrier on the free end of the stamp support arm for movement therewith and for longitudinal and rotational movement relative thereto. An ink pad is mounted on one of the legs, and a stamping surface is provided on the other of the legs so that ink may be transferred by the ink stamp from the ink pad to a suitable transferring surface, such as a sheet of paper, positioned on the stamping surface by movement of the support arm to first pick up a film of ink and transfer it to the sheet of paper. The stamp kit includes a rotatable pad on the end of the leg adjacent the stamping surface so that a sheet of paper may be pivotally secured thereto by a suitable adhesive.

Abstract: There is disclosed printing apparatus having a pivotally mounted print head which cooperates with a platen, a cam shaft to which a cam is secured for actuating the print head and to which another cam is secured for driving an operating lever. The cam means is part of a lost-motion connection which couples the slide to the inker. As the operating lever is cammed in one direction to move the feed finger forward, the inker is moved into and out of inking cooperation with the print head assembly. Both an ink cartridge and an ink pad assembly are mounted on yieldable supports to promote uniform pressure contact and hence uniform inking. The print head is provided with toothed drive wheels and one or more intervening blank elements or spacers each having tooth surfaces defining a gap or space which enables an indexing gear to be shifted smoothly relative to the toothed drive wheels.

Abstract: A device for inking the type-carrier element of a calculating machine or similar office machine. The type-carrier element includes a wheel from the edge of which protrudes corresponding characters. These are selected by a recording support for the rotation of the wheel and define the various writing positions for the movement of the wheel along a line of writing. The device includes a container with an ink-deposit element inside it and which has a long window substantially the same length as the line of writing and covered with a permeable, wear-resistant layer which is in contact with the deposit element in order to permit the outflow of the ink. A spring element keeps the said permeable layer tight against the type-carrier element during the rotation and movement of the wheel.

Abstract: An imprinting device for selectively marking a surface, for example a container, web, or the like, comprising a frame member having a power cylinder mounted thereon with a power arm ram reciprocatable in a first direction. A rigid non-sliding linkage connects the ram to a pivotable yoke member carried by the frame which in turn is pivotably connected to a type carrying member carrying a stamp head. The tupe carrying member is pivotable around a fixed point on the frame through a lost motion connection. The stamp has a vertical stamping movement and a horizontal inking movement. In the vertical movement the stamp projects above a plane of the frame while in the horizontal movement it is brought into contact with a disposable ink cartridge carried by the frame.

Abstract: A self-inking hand stamp incorporating an improved inking arrangement permitting a shorter stroke and also providing a special removable ink pad assembly with associated convenience features.

Abstract: A hand-held label dispensing and applying apparatus includes a label applying roller adjacent dispensing edge member which serves to detach individual labels from a strip of labels having spaced notches along its length. Labels are advanced from a store to the dispensing edge member by a movable member carrying barbs which engage the strip notches to carry the strips back to a second series of barbs and to print the label on the movable member by a print-head assembly. The movable member effectively forms a printing platen. When the movable member returns to its rest position, the second series of barbs draw a fresh label over the dispense member since they have become engaged with a fresh length of the strip. RELATED APPLICATIONThis application is a division of my application Ser. No. 283,212 filed Aug. 23, 1972 now U.S. Pat. No. 3,890,188, issued June 17, 1975. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1.