Method and apparatus for production of labels
AssigneePittsfield Weaving Co., Inc.
InventorsFrederick Bleckmann, Gilbert A. Bleckmann
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Abstract
The present invention includes a method for producing individual folded labels including the steps of providing a ribbon of labels containing a woven logo or text and folding the ribbon of labels so as to form at least one folded portion. The folded ribbon is subjected to sufficient heat and pressure to set the at least one folded portion. The ribbon of labels is advanced to a cutting device and subdivided into individual folded labels with an ultrasonic cutting device. Immediately prior to cutting, the advance of the ribbon of labels is paused to allow the material to partially melt and flow prior to being subdivided. The corners of the label can also be rounded to provide improved comfort for the wearer.
Claims17
A method for producing individual folded labels comprising the steps of:
- providing a ribbon of labels containing a woven logo or text;
- folding the ribbon of labels so as to form at least one folded portion;
- subjecting the folded ribbon to sufficient heat and pressure to set the at least one folded portion;
- advancing the ribbon of labels to a cutting device;
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- subdividing the ribbon of labels into individual folded labels with an ultrasonic cutting device, wherein immediately prior to cutting the labels the ultrasonic cutting device is paused at a predetermined location to allow the material to partially melt and flow prior to cutting.
A label-making apparatus comprising:
- a dispenser for a ribbon of labels;
- a mechanism for linear advance of the ribbon of labels, the ribbon of labels containing a woven logo or text;
- a folding station positioned adjacent the dispenser for providing at least one folded over portion;
- a press station positioned adjacent the folding station for providing pressure and heat to the ribbon;
- a cutting station including ultrasonic means for subdividing an individual label from the ribbon of labels, the ultrasonic means including an ultrasonic horn and an anvil being separated by a predetermined space;
- a sensor in communication with the linear advance mechanism for controlling the advance of a length of the ribbon of labels to provide proper spacing between cut-edges and a logo on the label;
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- means for adjusting the ultrasonic means to control the space between the ultrasonic horn and anvil to allow the material of the ribbon of labels to be advanced into the space, partially melt and flow prior to cutting.
A label-making apparatus comprising:
- a dispenser for a ribbon of labels;
- a mechanism for linear advance of the ribbon of labels, the ribbon of labels containing a woven logo or text;
- a folding station positioned adjacent the dispenser for providing at least one folded over portion;
- a press station positioned adjacent the folding station for providing pressure and heat to the ribbon;
- a cutting station including ultrasonic means for subdividing the ribbon of labels into individual folded labels having cut edges, wherein the cut edges are sealed and bonded together;
- a sensor in communication with the linear advance mechanism for controlling the advance of a length of the ribbon of labels to provide proper spacing between the cut edges and a logo on the label;
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- means for rounding corners of the cut edges of the folded labels.
A method for producing individual folded labels comprising the steps of:
- providing a ribbon of labels containing a woven logo or text;
- folding the ribbon of labels so as to form at least one folded portion;
- subjecting the folded ribbon to sufficient heat and pressure to set the at least one folded portion;
- advancing the ribbon of labels to a cutting device;
- subdividing the ribbon of labels into individual folded labels having cut edges, wherein the cut edges are sealed and bonded together;
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- rounding corners of the cut edges of the folded label.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.