Abstract: A tire labeling apparatus feeds labels that are releasably adhered to a carrier web from a supply reel to a label dispensing station where the labels are transferred one at a time from the web to an application roller. At the dispensing station, the carrier web is tightly reversely bent to assist in sequentially "peeling" labels therefrom; spent web material is withdrawn from the dispensing station and collected on a collection reel; and, each newly "peeled" label is subjected to a jet of pressurized air that forces the indicia-carrying face of the label into engagement with a curved, label-receiving portion of the circumference of the application roller. Holes open through the label-receiving portion of the application roller, and ambient air is drawn through these holes to generate air pressure differential forces that releasably retain each newly dispensed label in place on the application roller.

Abstract: A continuously moving web pressure-sensitive labeler applies pressure-sensitive labels to articles moving in a given direction past a label applying station. The labels are initially carried by the moving web and the labeler includes a label applying mechanism such as a peel plate and a vacuum drum for stripping labels from the moving web and delivering the stripped labels in the given direction onto articles as they pass the label applying station in the given direction. The labeler also has mechanism which generates a timing signal for timing the placing of labels in register on the label applying mechanism. In a first embodiment, the timing signal generating mechanism includes an encoder driven by the drum and also includes a rotary vacuum valve.

Abstract: An apparatus for administering self-adhesive labels is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, the invention comprises an advance lever, which activates a driving mechanism which rotates two cooperating rolling bars; a wiper bar in cooperation with a deflection bar, which forms a stripping mechanism; and a clear label path. Because of the paucity of parts, the user can view a web at all times. In addition, some parts are transparent, which enhances the user's ability to monitor labels. Because of the sharp edge of the deflection bar, the labels are separated from the base ply and projected forward, while the base ply is pulled back and away from the label. Then, due to the beveled edge of the wiper bar, the labels are applied with a wiping motion, rather than a rotating motion.

Abstract: In a weighing and labelling system for a product, a suction unit (35) having its lower surface carrying a label (Z) is lowered by a drive motor (25) and, immediately before the suction unit (35) is brought into contact with a product (Y) to be wrapped, the supply of an electric power to the drive motor (25) is interrupted to allow the label (Z) to be applied to the product (Y) by the effect of an inertia operation and, thereafter, the suction unit (35) is immediately elevated. Alternatively, by the utilization of a servo mechanism, the label (Z) is applied.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying heat sensitive labels and pressure sensitive labels wherein the apparatus can be readily changed to apply heat sensitive labels or pressure sensitive labels from a web along which the labels are positioned. In one mode for applying heat sensitive labels, the web is moved from a feed reel over a shuttle mechanism, a metering mechanism and adjacent a preheater and to a platen where successive labels are contact transferred from the web and applied to successive containers on a turret and thereafter the web is stored on a take-up reel.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying heat sensitive labels and pressure sensitive labels wherein the apparatus can be readily changed to apply heat sensitive labels or pressure sensitive labels from a web along which the labels are positioned. In one mode for applying heat sensitive labels, the web is moved from a feed reel adjacent a preheater and a platen where successive labels are peeled from the web and applied to successive containers on a turret and thereafter the web is stored on a take-up reel. In a second mode, the preheater and platen are removed, a peel bar assembly is positioned in place of the platen, and the web with the labels thereon is moved about the peel bar assembly to peel a label from the web and apply the pressure sensitive label to an article on the turret and the web is thereafter redirected to the take-up reel.

Abstract: An apparatus for continuously applying tags to rings or the like includes at least one conveyor having a series of ring carrying posts movable into registry with a tag applicator which receives a tag from a supply source, is insertable into the ring and collapsible about the ring to position the tag about the ring and then movable out of the ring. The tag applicator includes a pair of applicator arms movable between an open, coextensive position to receive the tag and a closed, juxtaposed position to place the tag about the ring. Carousel supply means are disclosed which include ring carrying posts movable to a position wherein rings may be selectively deposited on the ring carrying posts. The method includes operating the conveyor continuously, supplying rings to the ring carrying posts, supplying tags to the applicator arms, inserting the applicator arms into the rings and affixing the tags to the rings and retracting the applicator arms.

Abstract: A hole masking apparatus for use in the manufacture of a printed wiring board is disclosed. The apparatus comprises first and second positioning sections provided on a conveying path of a base material at a distance apart for stopping the positioning of the base material having a plurality of through holes at respective given position; a masking device provided to respective positioning sections and having a head to paste a seal while supplying and for pasting the seal on through holes by moving the head in such a manner that the head is positioned on through holes which do not require a plugging up thereof; and a reversing section arranged between the first and the second positioning sections and for reversing face and back of the base material on the conveying path thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved method and apparatus for the manufacture of pressure-sensitive labels or pressure-sensitive composite material components and placement thereof. The invention provides a flexible, high-speed method of accurately severing a specific component from a continuous length of pressure-sensitive label stock or composite material stock and placing the severed component at a precise location on the surface of a product. Accurately positioning a severed component of a pressure-sensitive composite material on a desired surface is achieved by imparting a precise longitudinal forward movement to the feedstock containing the severed component immediately after the component has been severed in a manner that prevents lateral movement of the carrier strip. The severed component is brought into contact with a transport means and rigidly attached to the transport means at a precise location thereon prior to separating any portion of the severed component from the carrier strip.

Abstract: A labeling machine is provided for the automatic transfer of labels with a pressure sensitive adhesive from a release backing to the surface of a package containing a product or to the surface of a product (hereinafter referred to as the "product". The labeling machine comprises a product transport system, a label transport system and a label transfer system. The product transport system moves the product into a labeling position. The label transport system moves labels which are on a backing from a supply reel, through a label stripper to separate the labels from the backing, and the backing continues to a takeup reel. The label transfer system picks up the labels stripped by the label stripper on a vacuum platen and applies the labels to the products being so identified.

Abstract: A machine for applying labels to products of various sizes employs a movable printer/applicator head. Control circuitry responsive to sensors located along a conveyor by which the products are moved toward the machine generates output signals to an electrical motor which drives the printer/applicator head at a speed defined by the processor output signals. Labels to be printed are supplied to the head from a label supply strip wound on a label supply reel mounted on the stationary part of the machine. The portion of the strip extending between the reel and the head is provided with a loop to assure sufficient length of the strip for free movement by the head. The strip is lengthened by an amount less than the length of a label each time a label is removed and is lengthened by an additional amount each time a short-loop condition is detected.

Abstract: An automated labeling apparatus is provided for positioning and applying identifying labels on predetermined positions along a layup of sheet material prior to cutting. The apparatus includes multiple labeling carriage assemblies mounted on a support beam for independent movement thereon. At least one label printer-load station is attached to the apparatus so as to be accessible to the labeling carriage assemblies for providing preprinted identifying labels. A central processing computer controls movement of the support beam and the labeling carriage assemblies as well as the functioning of the label printer-load station so as to coordinate operation of the labeling carriage assemblies for efficient operation.

Abstract: A label dispenser for self-adhesive labels arranged on separate sheets, with a stack holder for the sheets, is described which is distinguished by the following features:a sheet feed device (8) for the sheets;a deflector device (deflector--or pivotal roller 2), which, in the feed direction of each sheet, is pivotable immediately in front of the bending edge (1) into the feed path;a drive for a draw-off device, which pulls the sheet in contact with it at an angle to the feed direction; andand a control for the sheet feed device, the deflector device and the draw-off device such that each sheet is firstly advanced with its leading edge over the bending edge (1); that the deflector device is then actuated and subsequently the draw-off device feeds the sheet transferred to it, taking with it the first label or the first row of labels beyond the bending edge until the trailing label edge is located substantially in the vicinity of the bending edge (1), then interrupts the further withdrawal of the label or all of

Abstract: A system for applying corrective mailing labels to documents and the like wherein a plurality of labels are releasably carried in sequential fashion on an elongated flexible substrate. The system includes a label printing station, a label applying drum, and label stripper means including a stripper blade having a free end disposed adjacent the drum and about which the substrate is guided so as to undergo a relatively abrupt reversal in direction. A substrate tractor drive downstream from the stripper blade normally pulls the substrate under tension about the free end of the stripper blade to effect release of labels from the substrate for application to predetermined envelopes, the substrate tractor drive being selectively operable to create a substrate loop path immediately downstream from the free end of the stripper blade to prevent release of an incorrect label from the substrate.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for decorating or finishing the external surface of an article having a non-circular cross-sectional configuration, the apparatus including a roller for applying a decorating medium to the article surface, wherein during a teaching mode a constant force is applied by the roller to the article while the latter is rotated and during a subsequent decorating or finishing mode the force applied by the roller and the speed of rotation of the article are controlled according to a trajectory generated from information derived during the teaching mode to provide constant pressure and constant linear speed between the article and the decorating medium. In particular, the article is rotated about a first axis and the roller is mounted for free rotation about a second axis and is moved linearly along a path joining the two axes and into contact with the article surface.

Abstract: A sleeve (4) is fitted on a supporting table (3) to be positioned in front of a storage device (42) which carries a plurality of rolls (27) of first ribbon-like manufactured articles (25) contained in respective boxes (43). Each box has a transferable film (30) bearing identification inscriptions thereon, applied to a paper substrate (29). One of said manufactured articles (25) is unfolded and longitudinally extended on the sleeve (4) by a first grasping member (55) in order to be then cut by a cutting member (68) acting close to the box. A heated presser roller (32) longitudinally movable on the ribbon-like-manufactured article (25) causes the transferring of the film (30) to the sleeve (4).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sheet perforating apparatus comprising a sheet transfer mechanism; a perforating section for boring at least one filing hole in a sheet being transferred; and a sticking section for sticking a reinforcing pad on the sheet about the periphery of the filing hole. The perforating section comprises a punch cutter for boring the filing hole in the sheet transferred.

Abstract: A machine for the application of pressure sensitive wrap around labels to product containers. The machine includes a rotatable product table to hold and transport the containers to be labeled, each of which is held on the table at one of a plurality of closely spaced rotatable container holding stations around the periphery of the table. Conveyor and spacer means are provided for sequentially feeding containers to be labeled to the product table and for sequentially removing the labeled containers, the rotation of the product table and the container holding stations being in timed coordination with the feeding and removing means. A plurality of spaced apart wrap around label application stations are positioned adjacent to the product table between the feeding and removing means. Each wrap around applicator station includes a supply reel of pressure sensitive label face stock carried on a releasable backing web and a takeup reel for the backing web after removal of the label therefrom.

Abstract: An improved label applicator system as provided for reducing the time required to convert from one label type to another. The device comprises one or more cassette assemblies each having a supply spool, a rewind spool, routing rollers and a peeler arm. Such cassettes are removably attachable to an applicator head assembly which comprises a drive means and a control means. This invention enables the operator to pre-thread a cassette prior to attachment to the applicator head assembly. The changeover from one label type to another can now be accomplished by removing one cassette assembly from the applicator machine and replacing it with a pre-threaded cassette assembly containing an alternative label type.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a tape cutter device for cutting a tape which comprises a tape substrate coated with an adhesive layer and a separable sheet laid on the adhesive layer comprises: means for receiving the tape; and a cutter blade for cutting the tape received on the tape receiving means to thereby divide the tape into two sections such that at least the adhesive layers of the two sections being separated from each other; wherein, in each section of the tape, an adhesive force of the adhesive layer relative to the separable sheet is greater than an adhesive force of the adhesive layer relative to the cutter blade.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for applying a part, e.g., a guide plate, onto a cartridge. A plurality of two-sided adhesive pieces are provided on a tape and, while each piece is intermittently positioned, a part is attached thereon. The part having an adhesive piece attached to it is then attached to a cartridge. The cartridge is held in a support which is capable of rotating the cartridge upside down to allow a second part to be attached to the other side of the cartridge.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for sequentially applying a label to a surface of each of a plurality of containers comprising an indexing table having means for removably holding a plurality of containers and sequentially conveying each container to a label applying station; means for feeding a continuous web to the label applying station, said web having a plurality of labels removably disposed thereon, each label having a surface with an adhesive thereon; means for removing a label from the web at the label applying station and depositing the label, adhesive side exposed, to a label receiving station; means for positioning the label receiving station to position the label parallel to the surface of the container to which the label is to be applied; means for positioning the label in contact with the surface of the container enabling the adhesive surface to adhere to the container surface; and means for repositioning the label receiving station to permit the depositing of another label from the web t

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for thermally transferring an image from a thin flexible backing containing the image onto an outer cylindrical surface of a cylindrical resilient material. The device comprises a rotatable mount for rotatably holding the cylindrical resilient material. A roller assembly comprising a plurality of rotatable rollers linearly moves the thin flexible backing in accordance with the rotation of the rollers. A positioning device positions the thin flexible backing into contact with the cylindrical resilient material. A heater device applies heat to the thin flexible backing. A motive device moves the thin flexible backing linearly on the roller assembly and rotates the cylindrical resilient material about the axis of the rotatable mount, thereby transferring the image from the thin flexible backing to the outer cylindrical surface of the cylindrical resilient material.

Abstract: Manually operable label-transfer apparatus characterized by a transit path for a tractor-feedable backing strip which has labels or similar adhesive-backed pieces laminated thereon, and also providing a bin. The path has up-path first and down-path second stations, and the bin adjoins the first station. The apparatus has tractors at the second station, a pusher in the bin, and manual crank-drive means associated with the tractors and the pusher. The tractors engage the strip and, driven by the drive means, advance the strip down-path from the first station and over a delaminator with an edge and around a sharp turn. The strip, as drawn past the turn, is bent and experiences a direction reversal of between 160.degree. and 180.degree.; and, in this action, the labels successively separate or peel from the strip, and, a guide on the apparatus successively guides each separated label toward an operably proximal position relative to the first station.

Abstract: A label-attaching machine for attaching labels carried on a partially transparent dispensing web for attachment to serially presented envelopes has a two-beam optical sensing unit to govern the synchronization of label feeding by determining the location of the leading edge of the next label to be dispensed. One beam senses the optical transmission of label-bearing regions of the web, and the other beam reads the optical transmission of label-free used web. A comparator circuit balances the signal strengths of the two beams to provide a signal condition indicative of label edge passage. A zip code sort is provided for use in conjunction with the same optical sensor. Labels of a common zip code are serially affixed to the web, and the arrival of a new zip code is flagged by an oversize gap between the last label bearing one zip code and the next label bearing the first of the new zip codes.

Abstract: A labeling apparatus is presented. The apparatus has a pair of stationary rollers. There is a gap between the rollers. An idler wheel is positioned opposite the stationary rollers to engage the object and hold it against the rollers. A floating pin is positioned between the rollers and the object. The pin diameter is larger than the roller gap. A continuous web of labels is threaded through the gap and around the pin. When the web is advanced, the tension forces the web and pin against the rollers causing the rollers to rotate in the opposite direction, thus driving the engaged object forward. As the web advances, the label does not follow the diameter of the pin and is separated from the web and applied to the object. An object supply hopper has separating means for providing individual objects to the rollers. The entire apparatus is angled relative to the horizontal plane. The hopper is oblique to the plane of the object.

Abstract: A dry film photoresist laminator includes a punch and die assembly 24 which punches a rolled sheet dry film photoresist material 14, that is comprised of a dry film photoresist material 18 sandwiched between a Mylar top layer 16 and a polyolefin bottom layer 20, into photresist decals. The photoresist decals are bonded to a tacky transport tape 40 which carries the decals to a polyolefin peeler assembly 54 that rolls a high tack tape 57 along the polyolefin layer 20 of the decal, thereby peeling it from the decal. The decal is advanced to a laminating assembly 71 which rolls the decal onto a heated wafer 72, thereby bonding the exposed photoresist material 18 to the wafer 72. The bonded wafer 72 and decal are advanced to a Mylar peeler assembly 82 which strips the transport tape 40 and the Mylar layer 16 away from the wafer 72, thereby leaving a wafer 72 which laminated with dry film photoresist material 18.

Abstract: A 3.5-in. disk case is stored into a rotary holding frame through transfer means having a group of rollers, the intermediate portion of a printed label is stuck to the upper end surface of the disk while the holding frame is brought upright from the horizontal state, and the label is brought into pressure contact with, and automatically attached to, both surfaces of the disk when the holding frame is returned to the horizontal position and the disk is passed through the transfer means in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A continuous paper autoloading mechanism for a thermal printer comprises a continuous paper supply section, a paper feeder, a pitch sensor for detecting the pitch of labels or tags detachably attached to the continuous paper and for producing pitch signals, a paper guide and a printer section having a paper feeding capability, all disposed in succession in the direction of paper feed. The paper feeding functions provided by the paper feeder and the printer section are synchronized and controlled in response to the pitch signals for feeding the leading edge of a first label on the continuous paper into proper alignment with the printer head, in a manner which avoids wastage of labels and carbon ribbon during the autoloading process.

Abstract: A high speed labeling machine and method is provided for transferring labels to articles such as cans; the labeling machine includes a device for supplying articles to be labeled, a label transfer wheel provided with individual groups of closely spaced vacuum holddown ports to enable a succession of closely spaced labels to be supported by the transfer wheel and carried by the transfer wheel to the articles, and a pressure severing device for releasing the label from a carrier stock for subsequent transfer from a transfer wheel to the article to be labeled; sprocket holes are utilized to align very precisely a label; such labels may be die cut on the printing press and retained on the carrier by pinpoint attachments or they may be die cut as the label is advanced; in a preferred embodiment, single layer label tapes with release agent on one surface and a pressure sensitive adhesive on the other surface provide added advantages of smaller spool sizes and faster speeds; single layer label tapes also make tamper

Abstract: A method of applying a tamper evident label to a package including the steps of depositing a liquid resin on a carrier tape and then treating the liquid resin to produce a label having an adhesive portion. The label is separated from the carrier tape and the adhesive portion is secured to the package. The label is then cured to create a tamper evident label on the package. An associated apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for decorating the outer surface of a hollow article, such as a bottle, with a label, which includes a turret for transporting the article and a label from a loading to an unloading location while simultaneously rotating the article around its own axis which facilitates the label to be transferred to the outer surface of the bottle. The turret also includes nozzles which engage each article at the decorating station. Furthermore, air may be blown into the article through the nozzle to support the article in instances when said article is made of a plastic or other deformable material. The apparatus also includes an indexing station for turning the article to a preelected orientation before the application of the label. The article is preferably mounted in such manner that the label is not applied on a seam of the bottle.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for sequentially applying a label to a surface of each of a plurality of containers comprising an indexing table having means for removably holding a plurality of containers and sequentially conveying each container to a label applying station; means for feeding a continuous web to the label applying station, said web having a plurality of labels removably disposed thereon, each label having a surface with an adhesive thereon; means for removing a label from the web at the label applying station and depositing the label, adhesive side exposed, to a label receiving station; means for positioning the label receiving station to position the label parallel to the surface of the container to which the label is to be applied; means for positioning the label in contact with the surface of the container enabling the adhesive surface to adhere to the container surface; and means for repositioning the label receiving station to permit the depositing of another label from the web t

Abstract: A labelling machine has a supply reel, supplying a band carrying labels, a receiving reel for the band after stripping of the labels, a distribution plate placed close to two deviating bars for deviating the band so that the band forms a sharp angle in its path between the first deviating bar, the distribution plate and the second deviating bar, and a band pulling system placed after the second deviating bar. An arm has on one end the first deviating bar, and is mounted for pivoting about a first pin. A lever carries a stop member and the first pin, and is mounted for pivoting about a second pin, fixed on the frame of the machine. A first return means is fastened to the pivoting lever and the frame of the machine and is capable of causing the lever to pivot about the second pin so that the stop member is directly or indirectly applied on the pivoting spindle of the supply reel.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying a correction sticker to a document to cover incorrect data entered on a field on the document. Correction stickers on a carrier strip are fed to an application station where a document whose field to be covered is located. An ejector plate and a pressure plate located at the application station are used to partially separate a correction sticker from the carrier and to position the leading edge of the correction sticker in an application position with regard to the field on the document to be covered. An operating lever having a roller on one end thereof is used to move the leading edge of the correction sticker into adherence with the document. The roller is then held in contact with the correction sticker as the document is pulled out of the application station to press the remaining portion of the correction sticker into adherence with the field on the document.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to temporarily cover an opening of a container to prevent the entry of foreign matters during a process in which a large number of containers are handled. A temporary cover has a sticky surface on one side that is large enough to cover the opening of the container. The temporary cover is positioned near the opening of the container, with the sticky surface directed to face the opening. Then, the temporary cover is lightly pressed against the end of the opening so that the cover adheres in position. After a given operation has been completed, the temporary cover is removed from the opening of the container.

Abstract: An automatic application device for dispensing an adhesive transfer tape with the liner removed includes a hub for rotatably supporting a roll of adhesive transfer tape and an application head for pressing the adhesive transfer tape unwound from the roll onto a product to which it is to be applied. An idler roller is disposed above the application head to pull the liner away from the application head. A motor driven take-up roller and corresponding nip roller are provided to pull the liner along its path over said idler roller away from the application head. A brake roller is provide along the path of the transfer tape between the roll and the application head to selectively stop the tape's advance. When the brake roller is released, the product to which the adhesive is applied pulls the tape underneath the application head, unwinding it from the roll. When the brake roller is stopped, the tape stops advancing and the adhesive strip carried on the liner is broken.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wire harness retainer stud adhesively bonded to an automobile body panel. This stud is used to mount a wire harness to automobile body panels. The stud contains a contact adhesive and an uncured adhesive. The contact adhesive is used to mount the stud to the body panel until the stud and panel are heated to cure the uncured adhesive, thereby bonding the stud to the panel. A method of, and apparatus for, automated assembly of the stud is also disclosed.

Abstract: Indicia such as tax stamps are applied to objects such as cigarette packs by driving a heated ram against the back of an indicia supply tape to cause the indicium to transfer from the tape to the object. If the object is contained in outer packaging such as cigarette carton packaging, that outer packaging is opened prior to applying the indicia to the objects. Then the outer packaging is reclosed. The indicia supply tapes are contained in cartridges which are easily removed for reloading and storage in a secure place. The cartridges are mounted on heads in the machine which are movable to facilitate applying indicia with various spacings and in various arrangements.

Abstract: An improved labelling system for automatically applying labels one at a time in sequence to a series of items, such as post cards, etc., is disclosed. Post cards or other articles are conveyed one at a time to a labelling position. Separately, a carrier web, releasably carrying adhesive labels, is also conveyed to the labelling position. The carrier web is sharply reversed about a narrow edge, enabling the label to be peeled off and applied to a post card or the like being conveyed automatically underneath. A plurality of pairs of elements, including drive rollers and pressure-applying devices cooperating therewith, are utilized to controllably advance the carrier web through the labelling unit. As a feature of novelty, the labelling unit is pivotally mounted in relation to the conveying means for the post cards or the like.

Abstract: An electronic parts processing machine for continuously performing processed like writing information to electronic parts concludes a carrying portion for transferring the electronic parts to be processed, a supplying portion which is disposed upstream to the carrying portion and connects a tray containing many electronic parts in line to the carrying portion and supports the tray, a processing portion which is disposed in the carrying portion and perform predetermined information processing for the electronic parts supplied from the tray, an indicating portion for making a predetermined indication for the electronic parts located downstream or upstream to the processing portion, a collecting portion which is disposed downstream to the carrying portion and connects a tray to the carrying portion and supports the tray to receive processed electronic parts.

Abstract: A labelling system for automatically applying an adhesive label, in sequence, onto a post card carrier strip, which comprises a paper conveying device for sequentially feeding the continuous label carrier strip to a predetermined position of applying the labels, and a label pasting device for applying the labels onto the post cards at that position.

Abstract: A transfer printing method and an apparatus therefor which applies an induction heat generation jacket roller based on the principle of exothermic low-frequency induction heating to a heat roller, supplies continuously a printing layer disposed on a transfer film and an object of transfer whose drum is cylindrical to the roller surface of the heat roller in order to make it possible to transfer simultaneously to a plurality of objects of transfer and can prevent transfer slippage by adjusting in advance the position of the printing layer relative to each object of transfer.

Abstract: A label transfer arm having a central axis and comprising a socket body with a transfer nozzle rotatably mounted therein engages labels delivered to a label pickup station and transfers them to a label delivery station. An applicator head strips the labels from the transfer arm and moves them along a fixed path from the label delivery station to a package labeling station to apply the labels to packages. Transfer arm guiding rails are positioned on either side of the label transfer arm for engaging an eccentric collar attached to the transfer nozzle to thereby orient the transfer nozzle into a fixed angular orientation about the central axis of the transfer arm when the transfer arm is at the label delivery station. An operator-controllable selector ring is rotatably mounted to the socket body of the arm and is freely rotatable between selected locations defined by detents.

Abstract: A dispenser for applying pressure sensitive tabs to an underlying article, such as a sheet of glass or mirror, includes a first tape reel for dispensing a roll of carrier tape therefrom and a second tape reel for winding up the spent carrier tape after the tabs have been removed. A plurality of guide rolls are mounted in the dispenser for maintaining a predetermined tension on the tape and a depositing mechanism, including a bracket for guiding the tape and a nip roll or plunger, is provided for removing the tabs from the tape and for applying the tabs to the article automatically and in a spaced, controlled manner. The dispenser is preferably held in a fixed position and the article moved thereunder to apply the tabs to the article automatically without the need of a workman.

Abstract: A label dispenser for automatically applying butt cut labels from a dispensing roll onto workpieces positioned on a conveyor system. A web with adhered edge to edge labels in coiled form is rotatably supported above the conveyor and caused to unwind by pinch rollers. Unwound portions of t he web are caused to wrap around a circumferential portion of a roller, thereby accentuating gaps created by the cut lines. A sensor detects the accentuated cut line between adjacent labels and generates an electrical signal responsive to times when a cut is detected. The signal controls the operation of the drive roller such that a single label is applied to an article on the conveyor system.

Abstract: A compensated web transport for decorators, in which the motion of the web is matched with that of a container being decorated. Controlled motion of the web is used to reduce distortion in the transfer of labels to irregularly shaped containers.

Abstract: A system for applying folded outserts to conveyed products utilizing a pressure sensitive tape for transportation from the magazine type hopper to the products. The tape with a pressure sensitive adhesive is routed in front of the outfeed of the outsert hopper. A reciprocating tape tamping device and vacuum manifold mounted on an air cylinder are used to first bump the adhesive-coated tape in contact with the outsert and then withdraw the outsert from the hopper. The withdrawal occurs after the initial precise placement of the outsert to the tape. The method of withdrawal requires further forward movement of a pair of bellow style cups which contact the outsert after adhesion. The initiation of vacuum on contact and termination on withdrawal permit the outsert to be retained individually on the tape. The outsert is then indexed forward where it is transferred to a conveyed product.

Abstract: An improved coil end face insulator and the application technique therefor serve to accurately and cost-effectively insulate the end windings of an electrical coil from the transverse arm of a ferromagnetic core spaced closely thereto. The insulator is of annular, one-piece construction, and comprises adhesively-backed tape. The insulators are dispensed in a convenient manner for rapid and accurate application to the respective end faces of coils respectively positioned on a mandrel or fixture.

Abstract: A label applicator includes a support structure in predetermined relationship with a labeling station at which to apply a label to an article. A label dispenser mounted on the support structure dispenses a label to be applied to the article and a receiver moveably mounted on the support structure transports the label from the dispenser to the labeling station. Receiver mounting components are provided for mounting the receiver on the support structure both to enable generally linear movement of the receiver along a path between a retracted position adjacent the dispenser and an extended position adjacent the labeling station, and to enable pivotal movement of the receiver about a pivot axis between a label-receiving position in which the label receiver can receive a label from the dispenser and a label-applying position in which the label can be transferred from the label receiver to a face of an article at the labeling station.