Labeler apparatus and method of applying self-adhesive labels to compact disks

An apparatus for applying a label having an aperture to a disk, comprising (a) a positioning member having an end, (b) a stock corresponding in shape to the aperture of the label and (c) a disk locating element, said stock being between said end said disk locating element, said stock centering said positioning member with respect to a self-adhesive label, said disk locating element aligning a compact disk with said stock,

• the label being positioned in relation to said disk locating member by insertion of said end and then said stock through the label aperture, so that the label is aligned prior to contact with a compact disk and a force therebetween causes adhesion.

An apparatus for applying a label having an aperture to a disk, comprising:

• (a) a positioning member having (i) a guide, (ii) a stock corresponding in shape to the aperture of the label and (iii) a disk locating member, said stock being between said guide and said disk locating member;
• (b) a positioning plate having an aperture and a surface, said positioning plate aperture being adapted for receiving said stock of said positioning member, said guide centering said positioning member in said positioning plate aperture upon insertion of said guide in said positioning plate aperture,
• the label being positioned in relation to said disk locating member by insertion of said guide and said stock into the label aperture and said positioning plate aperture, said disk locating member and said surface being arranged so that a mutual compression of the disk and said positioning plate with the label therebetween urges the label to be immediately adjacent the disk.