161 |
RFID-tag fabricating apparatus and cartridge |
US11440424 |
2006-05-25 |
US08248246B2 |
2012-08-21 |
Kazunari Taki; Kunihiro Yasui; Koji Sugiyama; Mitsugi Tanaka; Hiroshi Uchigashima; Koji Takito |
An RFID-tag fabricating apparatus for fabricating an RFID tag provided with an IC circuit, including a substrate-accommodating device for accommodating a first substrate in the form of a tape having a printable surface and a second substrate in the form of a tape to be bonded to the first substrate, a printing device operable to form a predetermined printed indicium on the printable surface of the first substrate, a tag-tape forming device operable to form a tag tape, by bonding together the first and second substrates such that a plurality of IC circuit portions are interposed between the first and second substrates, a tag-tape cutting device operable to cut the tag tape formed by the tag-tape forming device, and a tag-tape cutting control portion operable to change a length of a segment of the tag tape to be obtained as the RFID tag by cutting of the tag tape by the tag-tape cutting device, on the basis of a length of the printed indicium formed on the first substrate, and such that the segment includes at least one of the IC circuit portions, whereby the dimensions of the RFID tag can be changed depending upon the dimensions of the printed indicium formed on the first substrate. |
162 |
RFID label technique |
US12038107 |
2008-02-27 |
US08246773B2 |
2012-08-21 |
Alan Green; Dennis Rene Benoit |
An RFID webstock containing a relatively high pitch-density array of semiconductive chips is provided and joined to a web bearing relatively widely spaced antennas in a continuous process. The RFID webstock is separated or cut into individual chip sections, with the spacing of the chips being increased as the RFID webstock is die cut. The individual chips on the sections are then joined to corresponding antennas to form an RFID inlay stock. This process is conducive to high speed roll-to-roll production of RFID tag and label roll stock. |
163 |
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING LABEL KITS COMPRISED OF CARRIER SHEETS HAVING LABELS OF SPECIFIC SHAPE REMOVABLY RETAINED THEREON |
US12987428 |
2011-01-10 |
US20110104424A1 |
2011-05-05 |
William GARLAND |
A method for the manufacture of label kits is described. Each kit comprises a one or more of carrier sheets having one or more labels of specific shape and containing specific information associated with a specific product or parts thereof on which they are to be affixed. The labels have an adhesive backing removably retained on a surface of the carrier sheet. The method uses a digital printer and a laminator die-cutting machine which is computer controlled with the data being automatically printed and labels automatically cut into a web whereby to form detachable labels, some having a UV protected clear or opaque synthetic or paper surface material face sheet. The carrier sheets are cut from the web and individually placed or stacked into kits or piles to form label kits containing a predetermined number of such labels associated with a specific product or part with the carrier sheets potentially containing a tracking code identifying the specific kit to the product. |
164 |
Multi-layer label with variable data and method for its manufacture |
US11533447 |
2006-09-20 |
US07922210B1 |
2011-04-12 |
F. Paul Valenti, Jr.; Carl Opel; Dan Hedger |
A multi-layer label with variable data and method for its manufacture. First indicia is printed on a first label face ply of a multi-ply label material in registration with an eventual location of at least one of a plurality of multi-layer labels. The first indicia may be variable between at least two of the plurality of multi-layer labels. A second label material is removably adhered to the multi-ply first label material, thereby covering the first indicia. Second indicia is printed on the face of the second label material. |
165 |
Label printer |
US11721634 |
2006-01-17 |
US07900675B2 |
2011-03-08 |
Akira Dangami; Kenji Kobayashi |
There is provided a printing device 12 that performs printing on each of first and second labels L1, L2 on the way of feeding out a raw strip sheet M, which is temporarily stuck with a first label L1 and a second label L2 having a smaller plane area than that of the first label on a release liner S, a peel plate 27 that peels off the first and second labels L1, L2 from the release liner S, first and second label suction plates 30, 31 that hold the respective peeled labels L1, L2, and a laminating device 17 that laminates the first and second labels L1, L2 with the adhesive layer of the second label L2 facing the adhesive layer of the first label L1. The adhesive layer of the first label L1 laminated with the second label L2 is exposed in a closed loop manner in an outer peripheral area all around the second label L2. |
166 |
Heat-shrinkable cylindrical label |
US10590963 |
2005-02-04 |
US07851049B2 |
2010-12-14 |
Masahito Suzuki; Tooru Sakamoto; Takehisa Hashimoto; Yasuo Ose; Masahiro Kaminaga; Naomi Hozumi |
The heat-shrinkable cylindrical label of the invention comprises a laminated substrate made of two or more layers which have an outer layer sheet and an inner layer sheet. In one side end section of this label substrate, an outer layer sheet exposure section having no inner layer sheet is formed. This outer layer sheet exposure section is overlapped with the other end section of the front face of the label substrate to form a center seal section. In such a heat-shrinkable cylindrical label, the center seal section can be formed without interposing the inner layer sheet. Accordingly, the center seal section does not become thick. Thus, a heat-shrinkable cylindrical label having a beautiful external appearance can be provided. |
167 |
RFID systems and graphic image fusion |
US12056694 |
2008-03-27 |
US07806158B2 |
2010-10-05 |
Robert Frank Freund |
A security and/or tracking information and graphic image fusion system to be used with verification equipment to provide a tamper proof labeled article having security and/or tracking information thereon. The label comprises a printable sheet having at least one RFID device thereon, and an outer layer thereon. The RFID device provides security and/or tracking information for the labeled article. The label may further include at least one visible image printed thereon. To provide additional layers of security, at least one invisible IR or UV image, or both, may also be printed on the printable sheet to provide security and/or tracking information. The visible image provides the graphic image. The label is permanently fused by an in-mold molding process to an article made of plastic, rubber or the combination thereof to render it tamper proof. |
168 |
METHOD OF PRODUCING CUT-AND-STACK LABELS |
US12749027 |
2010-03-29 |
US20100181021A1 |
2010-07-22 |
James D. Combs; John David Enoch; Tommie Joe Keeney |
A method of reducing costs associated with production of cut-and-stack labels includes: (a) stacking first and second webs of printing stock; (b) cutting the stacked webs into two sheets of desired length; and (c) temporarily welding the sheets together during cutting so as to provide the two sheets with sufficient stiffness to be properly transferred to a skid. The method allows production of cut-and-stack labels from printing stock of reduced thickness thereby reducing material costs associated with label production. |
169 |
RFID label, method for producing the RFID label, device for producing the RFID label, sheet member (tag sheet) used for the RFID label, and cartridge attached to the device for producing the RFID label |
US12659030 |
2010-02-23 |
US20100155491A1 |
2010-06-24 |
Tsuyoshi Ohashi; Kazunari Taki; Kunihiro Yasui; Takuya Nagai; Toshio Takahashi; Yasunori Nakamura |
A method for producing a RFID label comprises conveying a first label base material which is transparent from a first holding portion holding the first label base material, forming an image on a surface of the first label base material, conveying a second label base material including at least one of a RFID antenna conductor and an IC chip from a second holding portion holding the second label base material and joining the second label base material and the first label base material on which an image has been formed together, wherein, when an image is formed on the first label base material, the image is formed on a surface of the first label base material, the surface being joined to the second label base material. |
170 |
ARTICLE WITH OBVERSE AND REVERSE SIDE PRINTING |
US12625015 |
2009-11-24 |
US20100132881A1 |
2010-06-03 |
Michael H. Gaughan |
The application discloses multiple layered structures having releasable print layers to provide reverse side printing. The printing is formed of a mirror image print to provide the reverse side printing following release from an obverse side of a base structure. In illustrated embodiments, the application discloses multiple print layers including one or more non-mirror image print layers and the minor image print layer to provide reverse and obverse side print using a multiple layered structure or construction. |
171 |
WIDE FIELD DIODE-LASER MARKER WITH SWINGING PROJECTION-OPTICS |
US12233026 |
2008-09-18 |
US20100053299A1 |
2010-03-04 |
Sergei V. Govorkov; John H. Jerman |
Apparatus for laser-marking on tape includes a laser arranged to emit a modulated beam of laser-radiation. Projection-optics are arranged to focus a beam to a spot on the tape. The tape is driven under the focal spot for scanning the beam in the length direction of the tape. The projection-optics are rotated reciprocally to scan the focal spot over the tape in a direction transverse to the length direction of the tape. |
172 |
CUT-AND-STACK LABEL MADE FROM SHRINK FILM AND RELATED METHODS |
US12135609 |
2008-06-09 |
US20090301636A1 |
2009-12-10 |
Sean M. Keeney; James D. Combs; John David Enoch |
A cut-and-stack label includes a cut-and-stack sheet sized for feeding by cut-and-stack labeling equipment and labeling an individual container. The cut-and-stack sheet includes a first shrink film layer having a first face and a second shrink film layer having a second face. The first face of the first shrink film layer is laminated to the second face of the second shrink film layer. Printing is provided on at least one of the first and second faces. A method of producing cut-and-stack labels and a method of labeling a container are also provided. |
173 |
Tag tape, tag tape roll, and rfid label |
US12308358 |
2007-06-11 |
US20090295542A1 |
2009-12-03 |
Hitomi Hioki; Kiyoichi Ohta; Tsuyoshi Nagae; Koshiro Yamaguchi; Tsuyoshi Ohashi |
This disclosure discloses a tag label producing apparatus comprising: a printing device; a transmitting/receiving device that performs information transmission/reception; a feeding device that feeds said tag medium; a coordination control portion; a communication determining portion that determines whether or not information transmission/reception has succeeded; and a decision portion that decides a feeding-stop condition for stopping feeding based on a feeding condition for the transmission/reception, and a feeding-condition for printing to a print area; wherein: said coordination control portion controls in coordination operations of said feeding device, said transmitting/receiving device, and said printing device so as to stop feeding based on said feeding-stop condition decided by said decision portion and to perform retry of said information transmission/reception when said communication determining portion determines that said information transmission/reception has failed. |
174 |
LABEL PRINTER |
US11721634 |
2006-01-17 |
US20090272495A1 |
2009-11-05 |
Akira Dangami; Kenji Kobayashi |
There is provided a printing device 12 that performs printing on each of first and second labels L1, L2 on the way of feeding out a raw strip sheet M, which is temporarily stuck with a first label L1 and a second label L2 having a smaller plane area than that of the first label on a release liner S, a peel plate 27 that peels off the first and second labels L1, L2 from the release liner S, first and second label suction plates 30, 31 that hold the respective peeled labels L1, L2, and a laminating device 17 that laminates the first and second labels L1, L2 with the adhesive layer of the second label L2 facing the adhesive layer of the first label L1. The adhesive layer of the first label L1 laminated with the second label L2 is exposed in a closed loop manner in an outer peripheral area all around the second label L2. |
175 |
Method for manufacturing multi-image labels |
US12386711 |
2009-04-21 |
US20090272487A1 |
2009-11-05 |
Jason Grossman |
A method for manufacturing a multi-image label, comprising substantially continuously (i) printing a first image on a first side of a first substantially planar label element, (ii) affixing the first side of the first label element to the second side of a second substantially planar label element, and (iii) printing a second image on the first side of the second label element. |
176 |
Method and apparatus for manufacturing pressure sensitive adhesive label stocks with printing under adhesive and product produced thereby |
US11519406 |
2006-09-12 |
US07608161B2 |
2009-10-27 |
François Bayzelon; Frédéric La Brie; Daniel Brochu |
A method and apparatus for making adhesive-backed labels. Glassine paper stock is unwound from a roll, coated with photo-cationic silicone and exposed to wavelength-controlled illumination to cure. Hot melt adhesive is applied over the silicone. Simultaneously, label stock is fed with the coated glassine paper to laminating rollers where the two are joined. Illumination is provided by a dichroic reflector. |
177 |
BAND OF WINDABLE PLASTIC MATERIAL |
US12350699 |
2009-01-08 |
US20090181220A1 |
2009-07-16 |
Ezequiel GIRO AMIGO |
The invention relates to a band of windable plastic material, applicable for the production of bags, such as mesh bags, comprising a plurality of markings, distributed along its length, transparent to visible light and luminescent upon being radiated with ultraviolet or infrared light. According to an embodiment, the band is made up of two superimposed sheets, of which the inner sheet is intended to be applied on a bag, whereas the outer sheet is intended to be exposed outside of the bag, the mentioned markings being printed on the inner face of the outer sheet. |
178 |
METHOD OF INDIVIDUALIZING LABELS |
US12180263 |
2008-07-25 |
US20090160177A1 |
2009-06-25 |
Christoph Dietrich; Steffen Noehte |
Method of individualizing labels, in which a plurality of labels is formed from a label tape, characterized in that the shape of each label is formed individually. |
179 |
ADHESIVE ARTICLES HAVING REPOSITIONABILITY OR SLIDABILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
US11757535 |
2007-06-04 |
US20080299346A1 |
2008-12-04 |
Michael Richard Onderisin; Robert William Schneider |
An adhesive article exhibiting air release or egress, repositionability, and/or slidability characteristics. An adhesive article comprises an adhesive layer comprising an adhesive surface comprising discrete forms of non-adhesive material randomly distributed on the patterned surface and at least partially embedded in the adhesive layer. The discrete forms of non-adhesive material provide areas of no or minimal adhesion and provide the article with some level of repositionability or slidability. The adhesive surface comprising the non-adhesive forms may be patterned to provide an adhesive surface with a contact surface and recessed area or channels that provide the article with a route for air to flow out from under the construction. An article may be formed by providing a release liner, applying discrete forms of non-adhesive material to a surface of the release liner, at least partially embedding the non-adhesive forms, and embossing the release liner. |
180 |
Label-seal manufacturing method and the resulting improved label-seal |
US10938858 |
2004-09-09 |
US07294219B2 |
2007-11-13 |
Jefrey Arippol |
A method for manufacturing multiple label-seals is described, wherein a self-adhesive material having a tape, an intermediate adhesive layer, and a liner coupled to the tape via the adhesive layer is fed, at least one first printing layer is printed successively onto a tape region of the tape to form each corresponding label, at least one unprinted tape region of the tape adjacent to the printed tape region is further cut and extracted, at least one heat-shrinkable plastic film is further mounted onto the printed tape region of the tape to form each corresponding seal, and the label-seals are finally cut and separated on the liner by removing skeleton portions of the printed tape region and the heat-shrinkable plastic film adjacent to the label-seals. |