Label container and dispenser
OwnerBridget Cychner, Cristin Guenther +1inventors
InventorsBridget Cychner, Cristin Guenther, Madelyn Guenther
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for holding and dispensing labels. A container provides for both packaging and dispensing continuous feed labels. A bottom portion of the container includes a detachable portion for improved label feed. At least one of the bottom portion or a lid includes cutout to support a roll for a label roll. The detachable portion improves label feeding from the container, particularly near the end of the label supply. The bottom portion of the container can also be stacked on the lid to raise the labels to a better feed geometry.
Claims20
An apparatus for holding and dispensing labels, the apparatus comprising:
- a bottom portion including a bottom panel, four bottom side walls, and an open top, wherein the bottom panel and four bottom side walls enclose a container space configured to hold a plurality of labels, wherein the plurality of labels are embodied as a stack of fanfold labels or a roll of labels;
- a lid configured to fit over the bottom portion and cover the open top, the lid including a top panel, four lid side walls, and an open bottom configured to receive the bottom portion;
- wherein a first side wall of the four bottom side walls includes a detachable section configured to open a feed opening and allow a feed of the plurality of labels to a printer through the feed opening.
An apparatus for holding and dispensing labels, the apparatus comprising:
- a bottom portion including a bottom panel, four bottom side walls, and an open top, wherein the bottom panel and four bottom side walls enclose a container space configured to hold a plurality of labels, wherein the plurality of labels are embodied as a stack of fanfold labels or a roll of labels;
- a lid configured to fit over the bottom section and cover the open top, the lid including a top panel, four lid side walls, and an open bottom configured to receive the bottom portion;
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- a first side wall of the four bottom side walls including:
- a fold line extending parallel to the bottom panel;
- and two cuts extending from the fold line towards the open top, wherein a detachable section is formed between the two cuts and foldable about the fold line to open a feed opening in the first side wall and allow a feed of the plurality of labels to a printer through the feed opening.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.