Label application with release liner disposal
AssigneeXerox Corporation
InventorDouglas K. Herrmann
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Abstract
A printer prints label data on a self-adhesive label that has a tabbed backing to produce a printed label on the tabbed backing. Also, a label feeder is positioned relative to the printer to transport the printed label on the tabbed backing away from the printer. A label applicator is positioned, relative to the feeder, to remove the printed label on the tabbed backing from the feeder. The tabbed backing includes a first section, covering an adhesive area of the printed label, and a tab extending from the first section. The label applicator includes a holder, that is shaped to grasp the tab of the tabbed backing, and a moveable element that is configured to remove the printed label from the tabbed backing and affix the adhesive area of the printed label to an item.
Claims20
A label applicator comprising:
- a moveable element positioned to remove a printed label on tabbed backing from a feeder;
- and
- a holder comprising grasping elements shaped to grasp a tab of the tabbed backing between the grasping elements,
- wherein the grasping elements are shaped and positioned to come together to clamp and securely lock onto the tab, and to move apart to unclamp and release the tab,
- wherein the tabbed backing includes a first section, covering an adhesive area of the printed label,
- wherein the tab extends from the first section, and
- wherein the moveable element is positioned to remove the printed label from the tabbed backing while the tab is clamped by the holder.
A system comprising:
- a printer configured to print label data on a self-adhesive label, having a tabbed backing, to produce a printed label on the tabbed backing;
- a feeder positioned to transport the printed label on the tabbed backing away from the printer;
- and
- a label applicator positioned to remove the printed label on the tabbed backing from the feeder,
- wherein the tabbed backing includes a first section, covering an adhesive area of the printed label, and a tab extending from the first section,
- wherein the label applicator includes a holder comprising grasping elements shaped to grasp the tab between the grasping elements,
- wherein the grasping elements are shaped and positioned to come together to clamp and securely lock onto the tab, and to move apart to unclamp and release the tab, and
- wherein the label applicator includes a moveable element configured to remove the printed label from the tabbed backing.
A label applicator comprising:
- a moveable element positioned to remove a printed label on tabbed backing from a feeder;
- and
- a clamp comprising grasping elements shaped to pinch a tab of the tabbed backing between the grasping elements,
- wherein the grasping elements are shaped and positioned to come together to clamp and securely lock onto the tab, and to move apart to unclamp and release the tab,
- wherein the tabbed backing includes a first section, covering an adhesive area of the printed label,
- wherein the tab extends from the first section, and
- wherein the moveable element is positioned to remove the printed label from the tabbed backing while the tab is clamped by the clamp.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.