Portable Handheld Self-Adhesive Tape Applicator and Printer
OwnerMeindert de Grootinventor
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Abstract
A thermal transfer printer incorporated into a portable handheld applicator for self-adhesive tape (also known as a tape gun), allowing to print variable data in real-time on the backside of the tape before it is manually applied onto packaging and/or products. Variable logistical and/or traceability information can be printed directly onto any off-the-shelf self-adhesive tape so that an additional adhesive label on the product and/or packaging will no longer be required. It also allows for a reduction in the amount of preprinted tape and/or packaging material. All needed visual differentiations (branding, product information, packaging content or other) can be displayed on the tape while keeping the packaging itself standardized.
Claims25
A portable handheld self-adhesive tape applicator comprising:
- a first roller for unwinding a roll of self-adhesive tape;
- a second roller for applying the self-adhesive tape onto a substrate when the applicator is pressed and rolled against said substrate,
- wherein the applicator is arranged to transfer the self-adhesive tape from the first roller to the second roller, said tape applicator further comprising a printer, and wherein the first roller is loaded with standard off-the-shelf self-adhesive tape without thermal reactive coating, and the printer is a thermal transfer printer for printing on a non-adhesive side of the self-adhesive tape.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.