Article labeled by a labeling machine applying a tactilely distinguishable marking
Patent 5753350 Issued on May 19, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 24, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
October 24, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2565608 3254750 3607340 3640368 3823804 Photographic apparatus for use with self-processing film units Apparatus for applying labels to containers Line printer for the raised-dot language of braille characters Labeling machine Machines for writing braille type InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 738030 filed on 10/24/1996US Classes:428/195.1, Discontinuous or differential coating, impregnation or bond (e.g., artwork, printing, retouched photograph, etc.)206/459.1, WITH INDICATOR (I.E., VARIABLE INFORMATION EXHIBITING MEANS)206/471, Housing contoured to retain article206/534, With indicia or indicator226/115, With intermittent material-mover434/113, Tactile reading aid (e.g., Braille, etc.)434/114Converting information to tactile outputExaminersPrimary: Dixon, MerrickAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassB32B 003/00AbstractMethod and apparatus for applying tactilely sensible indicia on articles is disclosed. Articles may be marked with glue droplets from a glue spit gun. Alternatively, labels may be embossed or marked with glue droplets and then applied to articles. The labels may come from a continuous roll of stock and then cut into discrete labels while the labels are concurrently be marked with the tactilely sensible indicia.Other References
Field of SearchOf cutterAnd separate means feeding cut pieces in sequence and applying to serially conveyed articles Responsive to feed of article to which cut piece is applied Plural interrelated sensing means Of application of fluent material to work By presence or absence of work to which applied Of feed or motion of indefinite length work or transfer carrying tape For flexible sheets Axis translates in circular path Delivering cut part in sequence to serially conveyed articles Cutter also delivers cut piece Severing means or member secured thereto also bonds WITH INDICATOR (I.E., VARIABLE INFORMATION EXHIBITING MEANS) With indicia or indicator Plural loose content With specified nonfood characteristic; e.g., mirror Debris (e.g., ashes) With intermittent material-mover Tactile reading aid (e.g., Braille, etc.) Converting information to tactile output Braille writing slate Pre- or post-image recording treatment | |
