公开(公告)号：US09109144B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-18

申请号：US14491571

申请日：2014-09-19

Applicant: NuLabel Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Cho ,  Heidi Munnelly ,  Benjamin Lux

IPC: C09J125/14 ,  G09F3/10 ,  C09J5/02 ,  C09J7/02 ,  C09J7/04

CPC classification number: G09F3/10 ,  C09J5/02 ,  C09J7/20 ,  C09J7/21 ,  C09J7/22 ,  C09J7/30 ,  C09J7/385 ,  C09J125/14 ,  C09J2203/334 ,  C09J2400/146 ,  C09J2433/00 ,  C09J2467/008 ,  G09F3/02 ,  G09F2003/025 ,  Y10T428/25 ,  Y10T428/2804 ,  Y10T428/2813

Abstract: Methods for applying a liner-free, or liner-less label, to a substrate, particularly glass or plastic (e.g., PET) substrates are described herein. The method includes applying an adhesive composition, such as a polymeric coating, to a label face sheet, activating the adhesive composition with an activating fluid, and contacting the label to the substrate. The activating fluid is preferably a mixture of water and one or more organic solvents, such as low molecular weight alcohols. In some embodiments, the labels exhibit a percent fiber tear greater than about 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, or 95% after one, two, three, four, or five minutes. In particular embodiments, the labels exhibits a percent fiber tear greater than 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, or 95% after two minutes.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了将无衬里或无衬垫的标签施加到基底，特别是玻璃或塑料（例如PET）基底的方法。 该方法包括将粘合剂组合物（例如聚合物涂层）施加到标签面片上，用活化流体活化粘合剂组合物，并使标签与基底接触。 活化流体优选是水和一种或多种有机溶剂如低分子量醇的混合物。 在一些实施方案中，在一个，两个，三个，四个或五分钟之后，标签表现出大于约50,55,60,65,70,75,80,85,90或95％的百分比纤维撕裂。 在具体实施方案中，两分钟后，标签表现出大于60,65,70,75,80,85,90或95％的百分比纤维撕裂。

公开(公告)号：US20150131926A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-14

申请号：US14539772

申请日：2014-11-12

Applicant: NuLabel Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin D. Lux ,  Ashley M. Mudd ,  Heidi M. Munnelly

IPC: B65D33/24 ,  B65D77/14

CPC classification number: B65D33/24 ,  B65D27/16 ,  B65D33/1691 ,  B65D33/20 ,  B65D75/5833 ,  B65D75/5838 ,  B65D75/5855 ,  B65D77/14 ,  B65D77/2096 ,  B65D2575/586

Abstract: Resealable systems for consumer packaging, such as food packaging, are described herein. The system includes one or more anchor points and one or more cling coatings. The anchor points can be introduced into or onto the packaging material during manufacture, such as by co-extrusion. Alternatively, the anchor points can be affixed to the packaging material after manufacture, such as with a pressure sensitive adhesive. The cling coatings can be applied to the packaging material during or after manufacture. For example, the cling coatings can be spot coated or pattern coated onto the desired location. The cling coatings are selective, that is they do not attach to themselves but only attach to the anchor point. The cling coatings transfer little or no material over time resulting in more consistent performance over time than pressure sensitive adhesives.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于消费者包装的可密封系统，例如食品包装。 该系统包括一个或多个锚定点和一个或多个粘附涂层。 锚定点可以在制造期间例如通过共挤出引入到包装材料中或其上。 或者，锚定点可以在制造之后例如用压敏粘合剂固定到包装材料上。 粘合涂层可以在制造期间或之后施加到包装材料上。 例如，粘附涂层可以点涂或图案涂覆到所需位置上。 粘附涂层是选择性的，即它们不附着于其自身，而仅附着在锚点上。 随着时间的推移，粘附涂层转移很少或没有材料，导致与压敏粘合剂相比时间上更一致的性能。

公开(公告)号：US20150056441A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-26

申请号：US14491571

申请日：2014-09-19

Applicant: NuLabel Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Cho ,  Heidi Munnelly ,  Benjamin Lux

IPC: C09J125/14 ,  C09J7/02

CPC classification number: G09F3/10 ,  C09J5/02 ,  C09J7/20 ,  C09J7/21 ,  C09J7/22 ,  C09J7/30 ,  C09J7/385 ,  C09J125/14 ,  C09J2203/334 ,  C09J2400/146 ,  C09J2433/00 ,  C09J2467/008 ,  G09F3/02 ,  G09F2003/025 ,  Y10T428/25 ,  Y10T428/2804 ,  Y10T428/2813

Abstract: Methods for applying a liner-free, or liner-less label, to a substrate, particularly glass or plastic (e.g., PET) substrates are described herein. The method includes applying an adhesive composition, such as a polymeric coating, to a label face sheet, activating the adhesive composition with an activating fluid, and contacting the label to the substrate. The activating fluid is preferably a mixture of water and one or more organic solvents, such as low molecular weight alcohols. In some embodiments, the labels exhibit a percent fiber tear greater than about 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, or 95% after one, two, three, four, or five minutes. In particular embodiments, the labels exhibits a percent fiber tear greater than 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, or 95% after two minutes.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了将无衬里或无衬垫的标签施加到基底，特别是玻璃或塑料（例如PET）基底的方法。 该方法包括将粘合剂组合物（例如聚合物涂层）施加到标签面片上，用活化流体活化粘合剂组合物，并使标签与基底接触。 活化流体优选是水和一种或多种有机溶剂如低分子量醇的混合物。 在一些实施方案中，在一个，两个，三个，四个或五分钟之后，标签表现出大于约50,55,60,65,70,75,80,85,90或95％的百分比纤维撕裂。 在具体实施方案中，两分钟后，标签表现出大于60,65,70,75,80,85,90或95％的百分比纤维撕裂。

公开(公告)号：US20140338840A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14279561

申请日：2014-05-16

Applicant: NuLabel Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin David Lux ,  Randy Peckham ,  Jason A. Meek ,  Michael C. Woods ,  Andrew W. Marsella

IPC: B65C9/14 ,  B65C3/08 ,  B65C9/04 ,  B65C9/10 ,  B65C9/00

CPC classification number: B65C9/14 ,  B65C9/0015 ,  B65C9/2221 ,  Y10T156/171 ,  Y10T156/1798

Abstract: An apparatus and method is described herein for automatically labeling using labels having a fluid activatable adhesive along the back surface of the label. The apparatus includes a dispensing magazine for retaining a stack of labels, a first rotating transfer member, and an adhesive activation station aligned with the rotating transfer member. The dispensing magazine includes a dispensing end and a loading end. The first rotating transfer member is rotated in close proximity to the stack of labels and includes at least one belt having multiple openings for communication of suction to enable the belt to receive and releasably secure the front of the labels. The adhesive activation station is configured to apply to a fluid to the back of the labels to activate the adhesive such that the adhesive becomes tacky along the back surface of the label.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的装置和方法用于使用具有沿着标签的背面具有可流体激活的粘合剂的标签自动标记。 该装置包括用于保持标签堆叠的分配盒，第一旋转传递构件和与旋转传递构件对准的粘合剂致动站。 分配盒包括分配端和装载端。 第一旋转传递构件在标签的堆叠附近旋转，并且包括至少一个具有多个开口的带，用于连通抽吸，以使带能够容纳和可释放地固定标签的前部。 粘合剂活化台被配置为将流体施加到标签的背面以启动粘合剂，使得粘合剂沿着标签的后表面变粘。

公开(公告)号：US09777196B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US14978888

申请日：2015-12-22

Applicant: NuLabel Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Raymond Thibault ,  Heidi Munnelly

IPC: C09J7/02 ,  C09J133/06 ,  C09J133/10 ,  C09J133/24 ,  C09J125/08 ,  C08L25/08 ,  C08F222/06 ,  C09J7/04 ,  C09J133/08 ,  C09J5/00

CPC classification number: C09J7/042 ,  C08F222/06 ,  C08L25/08 ,  C09J5/00 ,  C09J7/20 ,  C09J125/08 ,  C09J125/14 ,  C09J133/08 ,  C09J133/10 ,  C09J133/24 ,  C09J2201/614 ,  C09J2203/334 ,  C09J2205/114 ,  C09J2400/226 ,  C09J2400/283 ,  C09J2433/00 ,  Y02P20/582 ,  Y10T156/1798 ,  Y10T428/2813 ,  Y10T428/2891

Abstract: A fluid activatable adhesive for a liner-free label and methods of using are described. Preferably, the adhesive composition includes a polymer, such as an emulsion polymer formed from monomers selected from the group consisting of butyl acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, methyl acrylate, 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid (AMPS), a salt of AMPS, such as its sodium salt, styrene, and combinations thereof. The adhesive composition adheres to the liner-free label to the surface of a substrate that is at room temperature, at room temperature and wet, cold, or cold and wet. In preferred embodiments, the substrate is glass or plastic, such as polyethylene terephthalate.

公开(公告)号：US09555913B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

申请号：US14222821

申请日：2014-03-24

Applicant: NuLabel Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Randy Peckham ,  Benjamin David Lux

IPC: B65G47/91 ,  B65G27/00 ,  B65C9/14 ,  B65C9/22 ,  B65C9/08 ,  B25J15/06

CPC classification number: B65C9/22 ,  B25J15/0616 ,  B65C9/08 ,  B65C9/14 ,  B65G47/91 ,  Y10T156/1744

Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatically modulating vacuum applied to a vacuum cup are described herein. More particularly an automated labeling apparatus and method for applying labels onto containers using a vacuum based transport mechanism is described herein.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了一种用于自动调节施加到真空杯上的真空的装置和方法。 更具体地，本文描述了使用基于真空的传送机构将标签施加到容器上的自动标签设备和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150083337A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-26

申请号：US14498981

申请日：2014-09-26

Applicant: NuLabel Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Randy Peckham ,  Michael Medeiros ,  Jason A. Meek ,  Michael C. Woods ,  Benjamin David Lux ,  Andrew W. Marsella

IPC: B65C3/16 ,  B65C9/40 ,  B65C9/30 ,  B65C9/14 ,  B65C9/22

CPC classification number: B65C3/16 ,  B65C9/12 ,  B65C9/14 ,  B65C9/22 ,  B65C9/2213 ,  B65C9/30 ,  B65C9/40 ,  Y10T156/1778 ,  Y10T156/1798

Abstract: An apparatus and method is described herein for applying labels to containers. The apparatus includes a guidance mechanism configured to provide a path for receiving a plurality of labels having a back surface with a fluid activatable adhesive that is non-tacky until activated, an adhesive activation station aligned with at least a portion of the guidance mechanism and configured to apply to the back surface of said labels a fluid to activate said adhesive along said back surface of said labels, and a label application station configured to apply at least one of said labels with said activated adhesive onto an exterior surface of a corresponding object located on a rotatable platform. The guidance mechanism includes at least one rotatable transfer member having a plurality of pallets. Each of the pallets includes multiple openings for communication of suction to enable at least one of the pallets to receive and releasably secure a front of the labels onto at least one pallet, and one or more rollers connected to each of the pallets by one or more tunable complaint members. The label application station includes a servo motor configured to drive a linear speed and a rotational direction of the platform.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了一种用于将标签应用于容器的装置和方法。 该装置包括引导机构，其构造成提供用于接收具有背表面的多个标签的路径，所述标签具有非粘性直到被激活的流体可活化粘合剂，粘合剂活化站与引导机构的至少一部分对准并配置 沿着所述标签的所述后表面施加到所述标签的后表面上以激活所述粘合剂的流体，以及标签施加站，其被配置为将所述标签中的至少一个与所述活化的粘合剂施加到位于相应物体的外表面上 在可旋转平台上。 引导机构包括具有多个托盘的至少一个可旋转传递构件。 每个托盘包括用于连通抽吸的多个开口，以使得托盘中的至少一个能够将标签的前部接收和可释放地固定在至少一个托盘上，以及一个或多个辊通过一个或多个托盘连接到每个托盘 可调投诉成员。 标签施加站包括构造成驱动平台的线速度和旋转方向的伺服电动机。

公开(公告)号：US08840994B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-23

申请号：US13738420

申请日：2013-01-10

Applicant: NuLabel Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Cho ,  David A. Sonshine ,  Heidi Munnelly ,  Benjamin Lux

IPC: C09J7/00 ,  C09J11/04 ,  C09J11/06 ,  G09F3/10

CPC classification number: G09F3/10 ,  C09J5/02 ,  C09J7/20 ,  C09J7/21 ,  C09J7/22 ,  C09J7/30 ,  C09J7/385 ,  C09J125/14 ,  C09J2203/334 ,  C09J2400/146 ,  C09J2433/00 ,  C09J2467/008 ,  G09F3/02 ,  G09F2003/025 ,  Y10T428/25 ,  Y10T428/2804 ,  Y10T428/2813

Abstract: Methods for applying a liner-free, or liner-less label, to a substrate, particularly glass or plastic (e.g., PET) substrates are described herein. The method includes applying an adhesive composition, such as a polymeric coating, to a label face sheet, activating the adhesive composition with an activating fluid, and contacting the label to the substrate. The activating fluid is preferably a mixture of water and one or more organic solvents, such as low molecular weight alcohols. In some embodiments, the labels exhibit a percent fiber tear greater than about 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, or 95% after one, two, three, four, or five minutes. In particular embodiments, the labels exhibits a percent fiber tear greater than 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, or 95% after two minutes.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了将无衬里或无衬垫的标签施加到基底，特别是玻璃或塑料（例如PET）基底的方法。 该方法包括将粘合剂组合物（例如聚合物涂层）施加到标签面片上，用活化流体活化粘合剂组合物，并使标签与基底接触。 活化流体优选是水和一种或多种有机溶剂如低分子量醇的混合物。 在一些实施方案中，在一个，两个，三个，四个或五分钟之后，标签表现出大于约50,55,60,65,70,75,80,85,90或95％的百分比纤维撕裂。 在具体实施方案中，两分钟后，标签表现出大于60,65,70,75,80,85,90或95％的百分比纤维撕裂。

公开(公告)号：US20140150976A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US14109224

申请日：2013-12-17

Applicant: NuLabel Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Michael C. Woods ,  Benjamin David Lux ,  Randy Peckham

IPC: B65C9/22 ,  B65C9/14

CPC classification number: B65C9/2213 ,  B65C9/14 ,  B65C9/2221 ,  B65C9/36 ,  B65C2009/0028 ,  Y10T156/1771 ,  Y10T156/1778 ,  Y10T156/1798

Abstract: An apparatus and method is described herein for automatically labeling using labels having a fluid activatable adhesive along the back surface of such label. The apparatus has multiple pallets each being positionable with the lowermost label of a stack of one or more labels to releasably secure by suction the label against the pallet, and multiple pads each being positionable with respect to pallets to receive labels from the pallets and then releasably retain such labels until application onto containers. Fluid for activating adhesive is applied by an applicator onto labels retained upon the pad to change the fluid activatable adhesive along the label's back surface from a non-tacky state to a tacky state just prior to application of the label onto container.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了一种用于使用具有沿该标签的后表面具有可流体激活的粘合剂的标签自动标记的装置和方法。 该设备具有多个托盘，每个托盘可以通过一个或多个标签的堆叠的最下标签定位，以通过将标签吸附在托盘上而可释放地固定，并且多个垫片可相对于托盘定位以从托盘接收标签，然后可释放地 保留这些标签直到应用于容器。 用于活化粘合剂的流体通过施加器施加到保持在垫上的标签上，以将标签的背面上的流体可活化粘合剂从非粘性状态改变到在将标签施加到容器之前的粘性状态。

公开(公告)号：US09561877B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-07

申请号：US14109224

申请日：2013-12-17

Applicant: NuLabel Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Michael C. Woods ,  Benjamin David Lux ,  Randy Peckham

IPC: B29C65/00 ,  B65C9/22 ,  B65C9/14 ,  B65C9/36 ,  B65C9/00

CPC classification number: B65C9/2213 ,  B65C9/14 ,  B65C9/2221 ,  B65C9/36 ,  B65C2009/0028 ,  Y10T156/1771 ,  Y10T156/1778 ,  Y10T156/1798

Abstract: An apparatus and method is described herein for automatically labeling using labels having a fluid activatable adhesive along the back surface of such label. The apparatus has multiple pallets each being positionable with the lowermost label of a stack of one or more labels to releasably secure by suction the label against the pallet, and multiple pads each being positionable with respect to pallets to receive labels from the pallets and then releasably retain such labels until application onto containers. Fluid for activating adhesive is applied by an applicator onto labels retained upon the pad to change the fluid activatable adhesive along the label's back surface from a non-tacky state to a tacky state just prior to application of the label onto container.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了一种用于使用具有沿该标签的后表面具有可流体激活的粘合剂的标签自动标记的装置和方法。 该设备具有多个托盘，每个托盘可以通过一个或多个标签的堆叠的最下标签定位，以通过将标签吸附在托盘上而可释放地固定，并且多个垫片可相对于托盘定位以从托盘接收标签，然后可释放地 保留这些标签直到应用于容器。 用于活化粘合剂的流体通过施加器施加到保持在垫上的标签上，以将标签的背面上的流体可活化粘合剂从非粘性状态改变到在将标签施加到容器之前的粘性状态。