The present disclosure provides a coating composition containing (A) a resin having a hydroxyl number of at least 2; (B) a pigment; (C) a crosslinking agent including an isocyanate prepolymer; and (D) a solvent. The present disclosure also provides a method of forming a coating composition including: (A) mixing a resin having a hydroxyl number of at least 2, a pigment, a solvent, and a dispersant to form a composition; and (B) mixing a crosslinking agent including an isocyanate prepolymer with the composition under reactive conditions to form a coating composition.
C09D 133/06 - Homopolymers or copolymers of esters of esters containing only carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, the oxygen atom being present only as part of the carboxyl radical
A fluid ejection head including a semiconductor substrate containing a plurality of fluid ejectors thereon and a fluid supply via etched therethrough. A flow feature layer is attached to the semiconductor substrate, the flow feature layer containing a plurality of fluid channels and fluid chambers for the fluid ejectors, wherein the fluid channels are configured to provide fluid from the fluid supply via through the fluid channels to the fluid chambers for ejection of fluid through fluid nozzles associated with the fluid chambers, and wherein each of the fluid channels have an inlet channel and expansion channel. A filter pillar is provided in each inlet channel, the filter pillar having a taper angle ranging from about 25 to about 35 degrees relative to planes defined by parallel sides of the filter pillar. A nozzle plate containing the fluid nozzles is attached to the flow feature layer.
The present disclosure is directed to a label wrapper assembly. The label wrapper assembly includes a wrapping subassembly configured to rotate about an axis when applying a label, a set of clamping subassemblies axially spaced apart along the axis on opposing sides of the wrapping subassembly, an applicator including a channel extending along a length of the applicator, and a sleeve that at least partially surrounds a portion of the applicator. Each of the clamping subassemblies includes a pair of clamp members movable relative to each other between an open position and a clamping position, and the clamp members provide a clamping force in the clamping position. The channel of the applicator is designed to receive a portion of an elongate object.
The present disclosure provides a coating composition containing (A) a waterborne polyurethane dispersion; (B) a silica; and (C) from 0.5 wt% to 10 wt% of a crosslinking agent, based on a total weight of the coating composition. The present disclosure also provides a coated label including (A) a polymeric substrate having a top surface and an opposing bottom surface, (B) an adhesive layer in contact with the bottom surface of the polymeric substrate; and (C) a coating layer in contact with the top surface of the polymeric substrate, the coating layer containing (i) a waterborne polyurethane dispersion; (ii) a silica; and (iii) from 0.5 wt% to 10 wt% of a crosslinking agent, based on a total weight of the coating layer.
The present disclosure is directed to a cartridge stabilization system for printable media such as a roll containing a plurality of wristbands. The cartridge stabilization system includes a cartridge housing including a first extension member and a spool, a roll of material retained on the spool and configured to be dispensed from the cartridge housing via the first extension member, and a nipper positioned on the first extension member. The roll of material passes between the nipper and the first extension member as the roll of material is dispensed from the cartridge housing.
B65H 35/00 - Delivering articles from cutting or line-perforating machinesArticle or web delivery apparatus incorporating cutting or line-perforating devices, e.g. adhesive tape dispensers
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
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MACHINE LEARNING-BASED SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY DETERMINING CHARACTERISTICS OF PRINTED LABELS
Aspects of the present disclosure simplify label printing for an object that includes a plurality of features, such as a patch panel that includes a plurality of ports. When a user wants to print a label for a group within an object (e.g., a group of ports within a patch panel), an image can be captured of at least one feature within the group. The image can be processed by a machine learning model (MLM) that has been trained to detect the presence of such features in captured images and to determine location information indicating where the features are located in the captured images. The label printing module can automatically determine characteristic(s) of the printed label (e.g., the length of the printed label, markings on the printed label) based at least in part on the location information determined by the MLM.
A band wrapping device forms a length of band material into a loop for automatically applying the band to a limb (e.g., wrist) of a user. The band wrapping device may receive the length of band material from a cassette receivable in the band wrapping device and can include a band transport mechanism for transporting the band material, a sealer module for sealing the band material to itself and cutting the band material to a length, and/or a ring module for reception of the limb of the user for band application. The device and its constituent components can help reduce the contact between the individual requiring a band and those applying the band, can help reduce waste by using a more precise amount of band material sized to the limb, and can help reduce the staffing requirements in areas in which the bands are to be applied.
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
G09F 3/10 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by an adhesive layer
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or foodPrescription lists
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING THE CREATION OF DIGITAL LABELS TO SUPPLEMENT PRINTED PHYSICAL LABELS
A label printing module can be configured to perform at least two actions in response to a request to create a label for an item. The labei printing module can create a print job that will produce a physical label for the item In addition, the label printing module can cause a digital label to be created and stored in a digital label database, which can be accessible via the Internet. The digital label can include an identifier that is uniquely associated with the item to which the physical label corresponds. The digital label can be associated with an Internet address. The Internet address of the digital label can be included in a machine-readable object on the corresponding printed physical label Someone who has the item corresponding to the printed physical label can view informational content within the corresponding, digital label by using a reader to read the machine-readable object.
A label printing program running on a computing system can associate assets with unique identifiers (UIDs) corresponding to ID tag-bearing labels that are designed to be affixed to the assets. In response to user input selecting an asset for which ID tag-bearing labels should be printed, the label printing program can send command(s) to a printing system that cause an ID tag reader within the printing system to read an ID tag from an unprinted label and determine a UID associated with the ID tag. In response to receiving the UID from the printing system, the label printing program can update a data record that is associated with the asset with the UID associated with the ID tag. The printing system can also print relevant asset information on the unprinted label, thereby creating a printed label that can be affixed to the asset.
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
G08B 13/24 - Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution
G08B 5/22 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission
The present disclosure provides a floor marking tape. The floor marking tape has a total thickness of less than 40 mil (1.016 mm). The floor marking tape includes (A) a top layer including a polymer having a flexural strength of greater than 2,100 psi (14.48 MPa) and (B) an adhesive layer including a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) in contact with the top layer.
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
A full-color-inkjet receptive topcoat can be flexographically printed on a substrate. The flexographically-printed, full-color- inkjet receptive topcoat includes a pigment and a polymeric binder, in which a ratio of the pigment to polymeric binder is in a range of from 3:1 to 5:1 by dry parts. Such a coating provides good printablity with color inkjet printing, which conventionally has not been possible with flexographically-printed topcoats.
A handle lockout device can be placed around a handle of a valve to prevent operation of the handle by rotation of the handle about a stem. The handle lockout device includes a housing and one or more adjustable slides. The housing has an internal cavity, in which the housing is bifurcated into two halves at a parting line with a stem opening positioned on the housing along the parting line. The two halves are movable relative to one another between an opened position in which the two halves are separated at the parting line to provide access to the internal cavity and a closed position in which the two halves are bought together at the parting line. The adjustable slide(s) are positioned adjacent to the stem opening, are slidable relative to the housing, and have an edge that can alter a size of the stem opening of the housing.
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
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ASYMMETRIC PEEL PLATE FOR A LABEL-DISPENSING APPARATUS AND PEEL ASSIST PLATE
An asymmetric peel plate for a label-dispensing apparatus for separating labels from a liner as the liner travels along a liner path extending in a longitudinal direction through the label-dispensing apparatus. The asymmetric peel plate includes one or more liner support surfaces defining a portion of the liner path and further includes a peel edge disposed at a longitudinally forward end of the liner support surface(s) in which the peel edge extends forwardly along the longitudinal direction to a peel edge apex. No plane exists perpendicular to the liner path if the liner was unbent that is collinear with a bending line in which the peel edge is reflectionally symmetrical about the plane.
An ink-receptive composition for coating a substrate provides outstanding outdoor durability and color fade resistance. The ink-receptive composition includes a polymeric binder comprising an ethylene-based polymer, a pigment, a light stabilizer package comprising UV-absorber and a light stabilizer, and a surfactant. Notably, the ink-receptive composition is preferably free of mordant, if any mordant is present, then that mordant is present in an amount less than 5 weight percent of the composition and more preferably less than 3 weight percent of the composition, Related methods of manufacture, methods of printing, and articles coated with the composition are obtainable with this coating.
The flag label for attachment around an elongated object has a pair of faces oppositely facing from one another surrounded by a peripheral edge, One of the pair of faces is bifurcated into uneven portions at a line. Those uneven portions include an adhesive-bearing portion having adhesive received thereon and further include a non-adhesive bearing portion not having adhesive thereon. The non-adhesive bearing portion may be larger in surface area than the adhesive bearing portion such that, when folded onto one another, there is little to no possibility that adhesive remains exposed about the periphery of joining due to imperfect alignment of the edges of the two contacting portions.
G09F 3/10 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by an adhesive layer
G09F 3/04 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion
B65D 23/14 - Means for the attachment of smaller articles of tags
G09F 3/00 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps
G09F 7/18 - Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure
Systems and methods include an assembly for a label wrapper to adhere a label to an elongated object, such as a wire. The assembly can include a roller having a roller axis and a compliant block with a notch. The notch can be parallel with the roller axis. The compliant block and the roller can be biased toward each other, and when the elongate object is received between the roller and the compliant block, a pressure can be applied to the elongate object whereby the compliant block at least in part conforms to the elongate object.
Systems and methods include a label wrapper assembly that can retain elongate objects while adhering a label thereto. The assembly can include a wrapping subassembly with a wrapping subassembly axis that can be configured to apply a label to an elongate object by rotating around the elongate object about the wrapping subassembly axis. A set of clamp assemblies can be axially spaced apart along the wrapping subassembly axis on both sides of the wrapping subassembly. Each of the clamp assemblies can have a set of clamp members slidably movable relative to each other between an open position and a clamping position, and the clamp members can provide a clamping force in the clamping position. Each of the clamp members can have a retention element to retain the elongate object therebetween when in the clamping position, and the retention elements can be elastomeric.
Printer systems and associated ink cartridges can have specialized inksets and alternative fluids for use in printing. In such systems and cartridges, the inkset of a unique cartridge may be deliberately limited relative to traditional inksets that seek to have a wide color gamut such that chemistries having greater durability may be employed. Still further, such cartridges may include one or more functional inks that have a purpose other than merely coloration, Particularly in compact printers, for which space is limited, the system can be designed to accept various unique cartridges based on the intended printing application and print based on the characteristics of the received cartridge. Beyond this, the system may advise the user when a different cartridge is necessary and/or may be beneficially used for a particular application.
Systems and methods include an assembly for a label wrapper to adhere a label to an elongated object, such as a wire, The assembly includes a support structure defining a receiving space. One or more resilient members are positioned within the receiving space and define one or more channels, One or more flexible sheets are disposed over the resilient members and within the channels. The first and second flexible sheets may provide a substantially uniform pressure on the label being applied to the wire regardless of the size of the wire and the label. In some instances, the label is configured to fold around the wire and have first and second opposing end segments that couple with one another remotely from the wire thereby forming a flag label.
G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
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STORING AND RETRIEVING IDENTIFICATION TAG DATA ASSOCIATED WITH AN ASSET
Systems and methods of the present invention provide for one or more server computers communicatively coupled to a network and configured to receive identification tag data from the identification tag using the identification tag reader, receive and store additional data relating to the identification tag data or an associated asset and received from a GUI, display the identification tag or additional data responsive to scanning the tag, and receiving from a GUI search parameters used to identify a tag or associated resource, once scanned.
G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
G06K 9/18 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints using printed characters having additional code marks or containing code marks, e.g. the character being composed of individual strokes of different shape, each representing a different code value
G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
A lockout assembly is configured to lockout a battery connector including a connector head connected to a wire, The lockout assembly includes a connector cover part and a sliding part. The connector cover part includes a cupped portion providing a cavity and a guide rail extending away from the cavity in which the cavity is dimensioned to receive an end of the connector head. The sliding part is dimensioned to slidably engage the guide rail and has a hooking foot configured to selectively engage the connector head opposite the cavity of the connector cover part.
An ink receptive substrate including an ink receptive layer configured to receive at least one inkjet ink. The ink receptive layer having a plurality of first silica particles and a plurality of second silica particles, wherein the average particle diameter of the first silica particles is different than the average particle diameter of the second silica particles. The ink receptive layer also having a first acrylic polymer and a second acrylic polymer, wherein the first acrylic polymer and second acrylic polymer are partially miscible. In one aspect, the includes ink receptive substrate includes a base layer configured to support the ink receptive layer and a high water capacity layer configured to reduce water accumulation in the ink receptive layer.
B29K 75/00 - Use of polyureas or polyurethanes as moulding material
B41M 5/50 - Recording sheets characterised by the coating used to improve ink, dye or pigment receptivity, e.g. for ink-jet or thermal dye transfer recording
A sensor product for detecting an analyte or condition. The sensor product having a body and a circuit integrated with the body. The circuit including an electric power source, a sensing element comprising graphene or a graphene derivative in which the sensing element is configured to undergo a change in an electrical property in the presence of an analyte or condition, and an indicator configured to display information indicating the presence of the analyte or condition when the change in an electrical property of the sensing element occurs. For instance, the indicator may display "DANGER EVACUATE" in the presence of chlorine gas, elevated temperatures, or other analytes or conditions.
G01N 27/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means
G01N 27/26 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating electrochemical variablesInvestigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by using electrolysis or electrophoresis
G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups
A battery connector lockout device is configured to lockout a battery connector including a connector head connected to a wire. The device includes an enclosure body having a first base wall and a second base wall opposite one another that are selectively movable in relative to one another between an open and closed positions. A cavity is defined by the enclosure body and dimensioned to receive the connector head and a wire access opening extends through the enclosure body into the cavity. A peg projects into the cavity from the enclosure body. A locking mechanism is configured to be selectively locked to hold the first base wall and the second base wall in the closed position thereby retaining the connector head in the cavity (that is, locking out the battery connector in the lockout device so that the connector head cannot be used).
An audible alert device and method of playing an audible message. The audible alert device includes a motion sensor, a speaker, and a control unit. The control unit is configured to store an audible message, determine whether an activating condition is met in which the activating condition is based on a directionality of movement of the person relative to the motion sensor, and play a corresponding audible message when the activating condition has been met.
A system includes a timer body having a display surface, toggleable time indicators each having an indication area associated therewith provided on the display surface, and a controller in communication with the toggleable time indicators. The controller is programmed to, after an initiation of a countdown timer, toggle the toggleable time indicators in a sequential progression to visually indicate a passage of time since the initiation of the countdown timer. At least one of the indication areas associated with one of the toggleable time indicators toggled at an ending of the sequential progression is larger in surface area than a preceding one of the indication areas associated with one of the toggleable time indicators toggled at a beginning of the sequential progression.
G04F 1/00 - Apparatus which can be set and started to measure-off predetermined or adjustably-fixed time intervals without driving mechanisms, e.g. egg timers
G04G 11/00 - Producing optical signals at preselected times
G04G 15/00 - Time-pieces comprising means to be operated at preselected times or after preselected time intervals
A sorbent product having a sensor array for detecting a sorbate. The sorbent product includes a sorbent body configured to absorb the sorbate and a sensor array integrated with the sorbent body. The sensor array includes a plurality of sensing elements, an electric power source in electrical communication with the plurality of sensing elements, and a controller configured to detect a change in an electrical property of at least one of the plurality of sensing elements and provide a signal containing information based on the detected change.
E02B 15/04 - Devices for cleaning or keeping clear the surface of open water from oil or like floating materials by separating or removing these materials
E02B 15/10 - Devices for removing the material from the surface
A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators
An assembly including a housing that supports one or more radio frequency identification antennas in communication with a radio frequency identification reader. The housing is mountable to a substantially planar mounting surface above a floor, The radio frequency antenna(s) are supported by the housing and at least some of the antenna(s) are oriented at an angle oblique relative to the substantially planar mounting surface or the floor. In some forms, there are more than one radio frequency antenna and each of the antennas are oriented in different directions to improve reliability and read area of the antennas. Still further, the housing may be modular in form, supporting various configurations for mounting of the constituent components to one another and the mounting surface.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G09F 7/18 - Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure
G09F 13/04 - Signs, boards, or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia
A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag designed for sensing a temperature includes a flag section and a tail section. The flag section including an integrated circuit with an RFID transponder and a temperature sensor in communication with the RFID transponder, and the tail section projects outwardly from the flag section to an outward end of the tail section. A thermally-conductive material is coupled to the tail section and is configured to transfer thermal energy from the outward end of the tail section to the temperature sensor.
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
G01K 1/00 - Details of thermometers not specially adapted for particular types of thermometer
G01K 1/16 - Special arrangements for conducting heat from the object to the sensitive element
G01K 7/00 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat
G01K 7/01 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using semiconducting elements having PN junctions
G01K 7/02 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using thermoelectric elements, e.g. thermocouples
G06K 19/00 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings
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GROUP LOCK BOX WITH RECESSED DOOR TO CREATE A SLIM PROFILE
A group lock box includes a box body and a door in which the door is shaped to have a recess that extends into an internal volume of the box body. The recess permits unique user locks that secure the door to the body to be partially received in the recess, which can make the locks not project as much from the outside of the box, thereby placing the locks closer to the center of gravity of the box. Among other things, this can make carrying the box with locks attached less unwieldy and can slim the overall profile of the group lock box with locks attached.
A label has a topcoat layer and a sacrificial layer. The topcoat layer has a first color having a first L-value and the sacrificial layer has a second color having a second L-value. The topcoat layer comprises at least one reflective pigment and a polymeric binder and the sacrificial layer comprises at least one infrared (IR) absorbing material and a polymeric binder. The first L-value is greater than the second L-value, and the total amount of the at least one reflective pigment is from 40 wt% to 80 wt%, based on the weight of the topcoat layer.
A lockout device for securing a circuit breaker switch is provided. The lockout device comprises an outer housing having side walls extending away from a base wall formed on one axial end of the outer housing to define a cavity. An arm is received within a portion of the outer housing. The arm received within a portion of the housing, the arm having a hook section and an engaging section positioned apart from one another to receive the circuit breaker switch therein. A spring is positioned between the base wall and the arm and biases the outer housing axially relative to the arm. A screw extends through the engaging section of the arm toward the hook, and is movable between the engaging section and the hook.
A label adapted to be attached to an item and a system for validating a label are provided. The label contains an identifying portion of a circuit path extending between at least a pair of contact points in which the identifying portion of the circuit path includes a segment containing graphene. The system can include this label and a validating device. The validating device includes a testing portion of the circuit path adapted to contact the at least the pair of contact points of the identifying portion of the circuit path in the label to thereby complete the circuit path. The testing portion of the validation device is configured to internally process and validate the label in the validating device.
Systems and methods of the present invention provide for storing a unique identifier for an RFID tag associated with, and affixed to, an asset. An RFID reader, coupled to a server computer through a network, executes firmware instructions causing the reader to receive a transmission from a server computer to run a customizable software with programmable logic at the reader. The reader then recognizes the tag according to its signal strength, and determines a tag state for the tag according to a state machine in the customizable software. If the tag state changes, the reader publishes the tag state and transmits it to the server computer using a low bandwidth solution.
G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
Outdoor-durable, latex ink signage and labels are printed on a polymeric substrate, using a small-format, inkjet printer. The polymeric substrate, e.g., a PET film, is coated with a composition comprising: (A) a polymeric binder comprising: (1) a non-cationic first polymer, and (2) a cationic second polymer, (B) a pigment, (C) a crosslinker, and (D) optionally, at least one of a UV-absorber and a UV-stabilizer.
B41M 5/50 - Recording sheets characterised by the coating used to improve ink, dye or pigment receptivity, e.g. for ink-jet or thermal dye transfer recording
A multilayer time indicator comprises a multilayer first part and a multilayer second part. The first part comprises a topsheet in contact with an enhancement layer and an optional reference layer, and the enhancement layer is in contact with a timing layer. The second part comprises a dye layer, an optional dark layer, and a substrate layer. The timing layer and the dye layer are separate from one another, and are optionally protected by one or more release liners. To activate the indicator, the timing and dye layers are separated from the one or more release liners and then joined to one another.
G04F 1/00 - Apparatus which can be set and started to measure-off predetermined or adjustably-fixed time intervals without driving mechanisms, e.g. egg timers
G09F 3/00 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps
A saturation indicator, such as a label, for indicating a state of saturation of a sorbent body by a sorbate includes a label body, an adhering element, and a universal indicating ink formulation disposed within the label body. The adhering element is configured to bond the label body to the sorbent body. The universal indicating ink formulation is disposed within the label body includes a resin and a dye dispersed in the resin in which the dye is configured to indicate the state of saturation of the sorbent body. The resin and the dye are soluble in a plurality of categories of sorbates selected from the group of categories of sorbates consisting of hydrophobic sorbates, hydrophilic sorbates, neutral sorbates, and amphiphilic sorbates. Alternative indicating structures are also described.
G01N 31/22 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroupsApparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators
38.
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT DEVICE WITH NON-VOLATILE MEMORY AND RELATED SYSTEM
A lockout/tagout or smart isolation device includes a wireless link, a non-volatile memory, and a controller in communication with the wireless link and the non-volatile memory. The wireless link is in selective communication with a wireless identification device, such as a keycard, carried by a user. The controller is programmed to receive a signal from the wireless link and write usage information about the device to at least a portion of the non-volatile memory such that the portion of the non-volatile memory storing the usage information cannot be erased or re-written thereby securely storing this usage information. This lockout/tagout or smart isolation device may be standalone or be part of a system that may potentially serve as part of a facility-wide safety system (for example, networked or in communication with a SCADA system).
A sorbent product indicates a state of saturation of the sorbent product by a sorbate. The sorbent product includes a sorbent body, a tab, and a bonding element. The sorbent body absorbs the sorbate to at least a pre-determined saturation threshold. The tab is joined to the sorbent body and is configured to visually indicate the state of saturation of the sorbent body by being movable from a first position (indicative that the sorbent body is below the pre-determined saturation threshold) to a second position (indicative that the sorbent body is at least at the pre-determined saturation threshold). The bonding element forms a bond between the tab and the sorbent body when the tab is in the first position and, when the bonding element is exposed to the sorbate, the bond between the tab and the sorbent body is broken to permit the tab to move to the second position.
A61F 13/42 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators with wetness indicator or alarm
40.
SLEEVE APPLICATOR MACHINE AND RELATED METHOD OF OPERATION
A sleeve applicator machine (100) is used to remove and open a sleeve (102) from a carrier (104) for application of the sleeve around an elongated object such as a wire. A mandrel (132) is inserted into an opening of an unopened sleeve while the sleeve is still supported by the carrier (104). Once the mandrel (132) is inserted into the sleeve (102), the mandrel is lifted to separate the unopened sleeve from the carrier (104). While still on the mandrel (132), the sleeve (which is now in a semi-opened state) is positioned between a separable pair of sleeve-opening dies (11&9 in which the dies are in an opened position. The dies (116) are closed or brought together around the sleeve (102) and mandrel (132) to compress the sleeve to a fully open state. At this point and with the dies holding the sleeve open, the mandrel may be withdrawn from the sleeve and a wire or other elongated object inserted into the opening of the sleeve.
A radiography comfort device may be selectively attached to a panel of a medical imaging device. The radiography comfort device includes a woven microfiber fabric and a first adhesive that are both radiolucent. The woven microfiber fabric has a first surface and a second surface on opposing sides of the woven microfiber fabric. The first adhesive is laminated to the second surface of the woven microfiber fabric. When the radiography comfort device is attached to the panel of the medical imaging device using the first adhesive, the first surface of woven microfiber fabric is presented for contact by tissue of an individual being imaged. Further, a pad can be laminated to a portion of the periphery of the fabric to provide an edge cushion when the comfort device is attached to the panel.
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/24 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 3/08 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by added members at particular parts
Disclosed is an enclosure assembly (14) and a secure cabinet assembly (10) for securely mounting an electronic component (50) to an exterior surface of a door (12) via attachment of a latching mechanism (16) to the door (12).
Objects of arbitrary shape and size are marked by a method using a thermal transfer ribbon. The method comprises the steps of creating a graphic on a thermal transfer ribbon, joining the graphic-bearing ribbon to a receptor substrate, removing the graphic-bearing ribbon from the receptor substrate, placing the graphic-bearing ribbon on a target object with the graphic in contact with a surface of the target object, applying sufficient heat and pressure to the graphic-bearing ribbon such that the graphic is transferred from the ribbon to the surface of the target object, and removing the ribbon from the surface of the target object.
A pressure wash resistant label comprising: (A) A topcoat with a first facial surface having a surface roughness in a range of 10 micro-inches (μ-in) (0.254 microns (μηι) and 70 μ-in (1.778 μm); (B) A facesheet in contact with the topcoat and comprising a polymer with a Tg of at least 65 °C; (C) An optional detectable layer, if present, in contact with the facesheet and comprising metal particles; (D) An adhesive having a shear adhesion failure temperature (SAFT) of at least 120°C and in contact with the optional detectable layer if present and if not present, then in contact with the facesheet; and (E) An optional release liner, if present, in contact with the adhesive.
A pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) comprising: (A) 50 to 99 weight percent (wt%) of a partially aromatic polyester comprising at least two hydroxyl groups per polymer chain and having a: (1) Storage modulus of > 0.33 Megapascals (MPa) at 23°C, (2) Mn of 20,000 to 200,000 grams per mole (g/mol), and (3) Glass transition (Tg) temperature of ~60°C to 20°C; (B) 1 to 40 wt% of at least one of a plasticizer or tackifier; and (C) 0.1 to 10 wt% of a crosslinker with a functionality of > 2.5; with the provisos that the PSA has a: (i) Tg of -60°C to 10°C; (ii) Storage modulus of <0.33 MPa at 23°C; (iii) Rubbery plateau in excess of its Tg; and (iv) Melt flow in excess of 70°C.
C09J 7/00 - Adhesives in the form of films or foils
C09J 167/00 - Adhesives based on polyesters obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic ester link in the main chainAdhesives based on derivatives of such polymers
A tack-free, tamper-evident label comprising: (A) A transparent, polymeric facesheet; (B) A release ink in partial contact with the facesheet; (C) A primecoat ink in partial contact with both the release ink and the facesheet; (D) A polymeric film in contact with the primecoat ink; (E) An adhesive in contact with the polymeric film; and (F) An optional release liner in contact with the adhesive.
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
A time indicating label for attachment to a tube, the label comprising: (A) An impermeable facesheet optionally adapted to accepting a graphic before or after attachment of the label to a tube, (B) An activation layer comprising a polymer matrix and an activating agent, the activation layer in contact with the facesheet, (C) A release liner impermeable to the activating agent and in contact with the activation layer, (D) A timing layer comprising a film-forming polymer and a pigment, the timing layer in contact with the release liner, (E) A dye layer comprising a film-forming polymer and an organic solvent soluble dye and in contact with the timing layer, and (F) A base layer comprising a material impermeable to the activating agent and dye and in contact with both the dye layer and the activation layer.
G04F 1/02 - Apparatus which can be set and started to measure-off predetermined or adjustably-fixed time intervals without driving mechanisms, e.g. egg timers by consuming prefixed quantities of materials, e.g. by burning candle
G09F 3/00 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps
Systems and methods acquire inspection information and reporting data from a scanned image of a paper inspection form. Inspection information can be extracted and converted to electronic format. The electronic format can be downloaded to a mobile device to facilitate an inspection during an inspection process. The inspection results can be entered into the mobile device and saved electronically, and can be automatically generated on a printed paper inspection form when desired.
A thermal transfer printable multilayer label tape (10) for identifying fluid lines, the tape comprising: • (A) A clear topcoat layer (11) comprising opposing first and second facial surfaces; • (B) A clear first primer layer (12) comprising opposing first and second facial surfaces with the first facial surface of the first primer layer in contact with the second facial surface of the topcoat layer; • (C) A clear face sheet layer (13) comprising opposing first and second facial surfaces with the first facial surface of the face sheet layer in contact with the second facial surface of the primer layer; • (D) A clear second primer layer (14) comprising opposing first and second facial surfaces with the first facial surface of the second primer layer in contact with the second facial surface of the face sheet layer; • (E) A color layer (15) comprising opposing first and second facial surfaces with the first facial surface of the color layer in contact with the second facial surface of the second primer layer; • (F) An adhesive layer (16) comprising opposing first and second facial surfaces with the first facial surface of the adhesive layer in contact with the second facial surface of the color layer; and • (G) Printed with a thermal transfer ribbon comprising a metal salt of an ethylene- methacrylic acid copolymer.
A multilayer time indicator comprises: A. A topsheet, B. An activating layer, C. A timing layer, D. A dye layer, and E. A substrate. In one embodiment the topsheet and activating layer comprise a first or activation section of the indicator while the timing layer, dye layer and substrate comprise a second or base section of the indicator. In one embodiment the activating layer of the first section and the timing layer of the second section are each protected with a release sheet. In one embodiment, the first and second sections of the indicator comprise a kit which can be converted into an active time indicator by removal of the release sheets and joining of the activating layer to the timing layer. In one embodiment the first and second section are joined to one another by a common release sheet or liner which maintains the indicator in an inactive state until the release sheet is removed and the activating layer is joined to the timing layer.
G04F 1/00 - Apparatus which can be set and started to measure-off predetermined or adjustably-fixed time intervals without driving mechanisms, e.g. egg timers
G09F 3/00 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps
A printer is disclosed that has a frame and a chute assembly-received within the frame in which the chute assembly is pivotable relative to the frame. The chute assembly includes a lower chute part and an upper chute part. The lower chute part is pivotable about a first axis in which the first axis is fixed relative to the frame. The upper chute part is pivotally coupled to the lower chute part and is pivotable about a second axis that is fixed relative to the lower chute part. The lower chute part and the upper chute part are coupled to one another such that, when the upper chute part pivots about the second axis relative to the lower chute part, the lower chute part automatically pivots about the first axis.
B41J 11/70 - Applications of cutting devices cutting perpendicular to the direction of paper feed
B26D 1/38 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member moving about an axis with a non-circular cutting member moving about an axis parallel to the line of cut and coacting with a fixed blade or other fixed member
A valve lockout device (10) includes a body (18) having a mount portion (20) that defines a passageway. A cover (46) positioned adjacent to the body defines a cover portion (66) adjacent the mount portion thereby inhibiting access to the passageway in the mount portion. A position control arm (102) extends through at least one of the body and cover, the position control arm defines a valve engagement portion (104) and an adjustment portion (108). A lock aperture is formed in at least the other of the body and cover through which the position control arm extends. An adjustment member is positioned adjacent at least one of the body and the cover, the adjustment member defines an adjustment member aperture aligned with the lock aperture and is configured to engage the adjustment portion of the position control arm. Coupling the lock aperture and the adjustment member aperture inhibits relative movement of the body, cover, and adjustment member.
Systems and methods create labels (32) and include a mobile device (22) including communication circuitry (33), an imaging device (26), an object recognition application (28), and a label creation application (20). A label printer (30) includes printer memory (54) and printer communication circuitry (38). The object recognition application is configured to analyze an image of a device taken by the imaging device (26) and generate device data for the device in the image. The label creation application the uses the device data to automatically populate at least a portion of a label data entry screen. Once the label data entry screen is populated, the label creation application creates a print job and, via the mobile device communication circuitry (33), communicate the print job to the label printer (30) to print at least one label sized specifically for the device.
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
B41J 3/46 - Printing mechanisms combined with apparatus providing a visual indication
54.
USB DEVICE SIDE WAKE-UP FOR POWER CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
In a system in which a host device is in communication with a peripheral device through communications device connected to a USB port, the USB host device polls the communications device to constantly regardless of the power state of the USB communications device. While in the low power mode, the USB communications device generates NAK packets, indicating that the device has no data to send. The NAK packets are generated in hardware, thereby allowing the USB host continues operating while unaware of the state of the peripheral device. External events can be used to trigger the USB communications device to exit the low power state without communicating with the USB host, and without the USB host altering its behavior.
A housing for a wireless communications device includes a metal cover providing structural strength to the housing. An aperture is formed in the metal cover adjacent an antenna to limit interference with transmissions through the antenna. The opposing side of the housing is made from a material that allows transmission from the antenna with limited interference, thereby providing omni-directional transmissions.
A label dispensing device (12) is disclosed for dispensing labels (26) from a web (24) that has a web path extending through the label dispensing device (12). The label dispensing device (12) includes a dispensing member (36) and a transition member (38). The dispensing member (12) is shaped to effectuate a flexure of the web (24) and includes a peel edge (58) disposed along a portion of the web path. The transition member (38) has a web control surface (74) disposed along a portion of the web path. The web control surface (74) is downstream of the peel edge (58) and is configured to engage the first side of the web (24), thereby reducing the flexure of the web (24) effectuated by the dispensing member (36).
A wrapper assembly (10) is disclosed that can be used, for example, to wrap a label around a wire (86, 88). In the wrapper assembly (10), a pair of supports (46) are spaced apart from one another and a plurality of rollers (62) are disposed there between. The wrapper assembly (10) further includes at least one yoke (60). Both the pair of supports (46) and the yoke (60) have positioning slots (70, 72, 74) formed therein that support the rollers (62). By moving the yoke or yokes (60) relative to the supports (46), the positioning slots (74) in the yoke or yokes (60) shifts relative to the positioning slots (70, 72) in the supports (46) and thereby adjusting the positions of rollers (62) relative to one another.
A cartridge assembly is disclosed. The cartridge assembly includes a cartridge housing defining an internal chamber. At least one rotatable spool is housed in the internal chamber. In the wall of the cartridge housing, a ribbon lock is formed. The ribbon lock has an engaged position and a disengaged position. In the engaged position, the ribbon lock is biased into engagement with the rotatable spool (s) to inhibit rotation of the rotatable spool (s). In the disengaged position, the ribbon lock is urged away from the rotatable spool (s) to disengage the ribbon lock from the rotatable spool (s) to permit rotation of the spool (s).
A cartridge assembly is disclosed. The cartridge assembly (12) includes a core, a cartridge housing defining a cavity that receives the core (58), a shaft extending from the cartridge housing (48) into the cavity and at least part way into the core, and a torsion spring. The torsion spring (78) is helically wound to define a coiled outer surface that is received in the core and also includes at least one end that engages the shaft (84). When the core is rotated in a first direction about the shaft, a circumference of the coiled outer surface of the torsion spring increases thereby restricting a rotation of the core in the first direction. When the core is rotated in a second direction opposite the first direction, the coiled outer surface provides a controlled amount of drag to resist a rotation of the core in the second direction.
An adjustable print media path system (22) and method are disclosed. In one form, the print media path system (22) incorporates a frame (12) and a guide member that is moveably coupled to the frame between a cartridge position and an external media position. Inserting print media into the receptacle moves the guide member between the external media position and the cartridge position, thereby adjusting the print media path.
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
A printer is disclosed including a print frame, a print head fixed relative to the print frame, a platen drive gear rotatably mounted to the print frame, and a platen assembly pivotally mounted to the print frame. The platen assembly includes a platen rotatably driven by a platen gear that is coaxial with the platen. The platen gear meshes with the platen drive gear. The platen assembly is pivotable about an axis offset from, but parallel to, an axis of rotation of the platen drive gear.
An adjustable print media cutter system (20) and method are disclosed. In one form, the print media cutter system (20) incorporates a blade assembly (26) and an anvil assembly (28) that are configured to provide an adjustable gap (56) between a cutting blade (34) and an anvil (36). Rotation of an adjustment cam (38) adjusts the gap between the cutting blade and the anvil, thereby adjusting a depth of cut made into or through a print media that is fed between the blade assembly and the anvil assembly during operation of the adjustable print media cutter system.
B26D 7/26 - Means for mounting or adjusting the cutting memberMeans for adjusting the stroke of the cutting member
B26D 1/06 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a linearly-movable cutting member wherein the cutting member reciprocates
B41J 11/70 - Applications of cutting devices cutting perpendicular to the direction of paper feed
B26D 1/08 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a linearly-movable cutting member wherein the cutting member reciprocates of the guillotine type
63.
PRINTER WITH COUPLED MEDIA FEED AND PRINT HEAD ACTIVATION MECHANISM
A printer is disclosed for printing on media. The printer includes a platen roller, a print head, and a media feed roller. The print head is supported by an arm. The arm is actuatable between an activated position in which the print head is urged toward the platen roller to provide a force therebetween and a deactivated position in which the print head is moved away from the platen roller. A motor is coupled to the arm and the media feed roller. The motor selectively actuates the arm between the activated position and the deactivated position and further drives the media feed roller.
B41J 25/304 - Bodily-movable mechanisms for print heads or carriages movable towards or from paper surface
B41J 25/312 - Bodily-movable mechanisms for print heads or carriages movable towards or from paper surface with print pressure adjustment mechanisms, e.g. pressure-on-the-paper mechanisms
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
B41J 15/04 - Supporting, feeding, or guiding devicesMountings for web rolls or spindles
A floor sign comprises; A, A mounting adhesive layer comprising a top facial surface and a bottom facial surface; B. A graphics layer comprising (1) dark and light areas, and (2) a top facial surface and a bottom facial surface, the bottom facial surface of the graphics layer in direct contact with the top fecial surface of the mounting adhesive layer; D. A cover film layer comprising a top facial surface and a bottom facial surface, the bottom facial surface of the cover layer in direct contact with the top facial surface of the graphics layer; and E, An anti-slip layer comprising a top facial surface and a bottom facial surface, the bottom facial surface of the anti-slip layer in direct contact with the top facial surface of the cover layer, with the proviso thai the anti-slip layer is coincident with the dark areas of the graphics layer.
G09F 19/22 - Advertising or display means on roads, walls or similar surfaces, e.g. illuminated
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B44C 1/10 - Applying flat material, e.g. leaflets, pieces of fabrics
E01F 9/04 - Road surface markings; Kerbs or road edgings, specially adapted for informing road users, e.g. illuminated (for redirecting vehicles E01F 15/00)
Gas anti-diffusion assemblies are designed to slow, but not to block, the diffusion of a gas from or to an enclosed space to or from an open space, e.g., to slow the diffusion of air into or out of the housing for a hard disk drive from or out to the exterior of the housing. The assemblies typically have a laminate structure, i.e., are constructed of individual layers adhered or otherwise joined to one another in a stacked arrangement. The assemblies typically comprise alternating layers of polymeric film and adhesive with a mesh layer sandwiched or otherwise positioned within the assembly, and optionally comprises one or both of a filter layer and an absorbent layer.
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
B01D 53/02 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography
66.
FULL COLOR, INKJET-PRINTABLE, SELF-LAMINATING LABEL
An inkjet-printable, self-laminating wire marker comprising: A. A transparent substrate layer having top and bottom facial surfaces; B. A topcoat layer having top and bottom facial surfaces with the bottom facial surface of the topcoat layer in direct contact with at least a part but not all of the top facial surface of the substrate layer; C. A transparent adhesive layer having top and bottom facial surfaces with the top facial surface of the adhesive layer in direct contact with the bottom facial surface of the substrate layer. In one embodiment an opaque white primer layer having top and bottom facial surfaces is interposed between the substrate and topcoat layers such that the bottom facial surface of the primer layer is in direct contact with the top facial surface of the substrate layer and the top facial surface of the primer layer is in direct contact with the bottom facial surface of the topcoat.
G09F 3/10 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by an adhesive layer
B41M 5/50 - Recording sheets characterised by the coating used to improve ink, dye or pigment receptivity, e.g. for ink-jet or thermal dye transfer recording
67.
SELF-PRIMED COATING FORMULATION AND UNIVERSAL,PRINTABLE,PLASTIC MEDIA COATED WITH THE FORMULATION
Self-primed, printable formulations comprise: A. A polyurethane binder, B. An absorptive pigment, C. A crosslinker, D. An ultraviolet (UV) absorber, E. A light stabilizer, and F. Solvent. These formulations are coated to plastic substrates without the substrate first receiving a primer coating or other surface treatment to enhance print receptivity. These coatings provide a high performance, single layer, matte-finish, universal printable plastic media for use with a wide variety of printers and photocopiers. In one embodiment the single layer matte finish universal printable media is converted to a satin finish universal printable media by applying a gloss-promoting coating formulation over the single layer matte finish base layer.
A floor marking tape has a total thickness of 5-7 mil (0.127-0.178 mm) and consists of: A. A top layer consisting of a translucent polyester backing film free of plasticizer and having (i) top and bottom facial surfaces, (ii) a thickness of 3-5 mil (0.076- 0.127 mm), (iii) a Shore A Hardness of at least 90, and (iv) a modulus of elasticity of at least 200,000 psi; B. A middle layer consisting of a graphic image having top and bottom facial surfaces the top facial surface of which is in direct contact with the bottom facial surface of the polyester backing film; and C. A bottom layer consisting of a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) having top and bottom facial surfaces the top surface of which is in direct contact with at least one of the bottom facial surface of the backing film and graphic image, the PSA having a (i) thickness of 2-3 mil (0.051-0.076 mm), and (ii) shear resistance of at least 50 hours as measured by PSTC 7 with a one-half inch by one inch sample area.
We describe a peel and present mechanism (10) for use with labelling apparatus such as a label stock cartridge or cassette, or a label printer. The peel and present mechanism is configured to peel labels (18) from label stock (14) having a backing liner (16). The mechanism comprises a first, label stock carrying face bounded by a label - detachment edge (12,20) wherein, in use, said label stock passes in a longitudinal direction over said label stock carrying face and around said label - detachment edge (20) to peel and present labels (18), and wherein said label stock carrying face has a bent transverse surface profile (24) in a transverse direction perpendicular to said longitudinal direction such that, in use, said label stock is bent in said transverse direction whereby, as said label stock passes over said- label detachment edge, said longitudinal direction of said label stock defines a projected path for a label peeled from said label stock by said label - detachment edge.
The present invention relates to a multi-layer label, including: a backing film having a first surface and a second surface, and a topcoat layer containing a polymeric matrix and a flame retardant and having a first surface and a second surface, the second surface of the topcoat in intimate contact with the first surface of the backing film, in which the label as a whole is in compliance with UL94 VTM-0 standard and comprises less than 900ppm of chlorine, less than 900ppm of bromine, and less than 1500ppm of chlorine and bromine in combination. The multi-layer label may further include a flame retardant layer containing a binder and a flame retardant, and/or an adhesive layer optionally containing a flame retardant. The mu ti-layer label is useful in electronic products and mass transportation.
Two-layer receiver coatings particularly well adapted for use in inkjet printing comprise: A. A base layer comprising: 1. First pigment particles having (a) a number average particle size of 3-25 microns (μm), and (b) at least one of (i) an oil absorption value of at least 150 g oil/100 particles, and (ii) a pore volume of at least about 1.2 cubic meters per gram (cm3/g); and 2. Water-insoluble binder resin having a surface energy greater than 40 dyne per centimeter (dyn/cm); the first pigment particles and water-insoluble binder resin present at a weight ratio of 0.75 to 2; and B. An imaging layer comprising: 1. Second pigment particles having (a) a number average particle size of 0.01-4 (μm) aggregated to form an inter-particle region of submicron pores, and (b) a pore volume of 0.4 to 2.2 (cm3/g); and 2. Water-insoluble binder resin having a surface energy greater than 40 (dyn/cm); the second pigment particles and water-insoluble binder resin present at a weight ratio of 0.75 to 2.
B41M 5/50 - Recording sheets characterised by the coating used to improve ink, dye or pigment receptivity, e.g. for ink-jet or thermal dye transfer recording
Stain-resistant, overcoat formulations for porous print media and having a viscosity of less than 20 cP comprise at least one (a) low-surface-energy fluoropolymer, and (b) film- forming binder resin.
A halogen-free, wire-marking, multilayered label or tag comprises: A. A facestock layer having top and bottom planar surfaces, the facestock layer comprising at least one of polyethylene and polypropylene; B. An ink topcoat layer having top and bottom planar surfaces with the bottom planar surface of the ink topcoat layer in direct contact with at least a part but less than all of one of the top planar surface of the facestock layer; C. An optional adhesive layer having top and bottom planar surfaces with the top planar surface of the optional adhesive layer in direct contact with at least part of the bottom planar surface of the facestock layer; and D. An optional release liner having top and bottom planar surfaces with the top planar surface of the optional release liner in direct contact with the bottom planar surface of the optional adhesive layer.
An optical film comprising a silicone elastomer having a support surface and an opposing liner surface; a releasable support contacting at least a portion of the support surface; and a releasable liner contacting at least a portion of the liner surface. The releasable support has a first release tension from the silicone elastomer and the releasable liner has a second release tension from the silicone elastomer, wherein the first release tension and the second release tension are different. In one embodiment, the first release tension is higher than the second release tension, with the first release tension being at least 20% higher than the second release tension. An image display device comprising the optical film is also provided. The optical film provides increase durability, reworkability and workability for improved assembly and manufacturing of image display devices.
An image display assembly comprising a top glass panel having peripheral edges is disclosed. The image display assembly further comprises an optical film engaged with the top glass panel and having peripheral edges. At least a first of the peripheral edges of the optical film can be disposed inwardly from an adjacent peripheral edge of the top glass panel. The image display further comprises an image display panel engaged with the optical film opposite the top glass panel and having peripheral edges. A peripheral edge of the image display panel adjacent the first peripheral edge of the optical film can be disposed outwardly from the first peripheral edge of the optical film to define an undercut between said optical film and said top glass panel and between said optical film and said image display panel. An apparatus and method for applying the optical film are also disclosed.
An improved guillotine cutter for a printer is disclosed. The guillotine cutter includes a guillotine blade having a cutting motion that helps to urge the cut media from the exit chute of the frame. This reduces the likelihood of the cut media becoming pulled into the frame of the cutter, requiring that the user fish the cut media out. The guillotine cutter further provides a frame having integrated bearing surfaces for supporting many of the movable components of the cutter. This minimizes the complexity of the assembly of the cutter, reducing the number of parts (by elimination of separate bearings and other such additional components) and time required to assemble the cutter.
B26D 1/08 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a linearly-movable cutting member wherein the cutting member reciprocates of the guillotine type
A multilayer label comprising a polymeric film or cloth, e.g., a polyester film or a polyester woven cloth, having opposing facial surfaces, one facial surface of which is in intimate contact with a xylene-resistant, water-based topcoat and the other facial surface of which is in intimate contact with a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) if the other facial surface is a cloth, or a water-based, melted wax-resistant PSA if the other facial surface is a film.
A printer assembly comprises a printer frame, a media interface module disposed in the printer frame, media disposed in the media interface module and dispensed from the media interface module into the printer frame, a wiper member supported by one of the printer frame and the media interface module, and a wiper pad carried by the wiper member and engaging the media to remove debris from the media. In other forms, a media interface module comprises media disposed in the media interface module, a wiper member supported by the media interface module, and a wiper pad carried by the wiper member and engaging the media to remove debris from the media as the media is dispensed form the media interface module.
Label media for use in a label media printer to form wide labels is disclosed. The label media includes a releasable liner (12) that has a first side (16) and a second side (18) joined by a longitudinal edge (20). A first side (24) of a substrate (14) adheres to the first and the second sides of the releasable liner. At least a portion of the substrate is ink-receiving.
A method and system for restricting access to a valve stem (116) of a valve (114) by employing a valve locking assembly (104) is disclosed. The locking assembly comprises a first means (124) for receiving a valve stem of a valve and an engaging member (140). The locking assembly additionally comprises a second means (120) for receiving the valve stem of the valve and comprising a slide (128) for engaging the engaging member of the first means, the slide having a first length (132) along an outer periphery of the second means and a second length (134) intersecting the first length such that the second length is shorter than the first length. The locking assembly additionally comprises a third means (122) for releasably securing the second means in position about the valve stem of the valve, wherein the first means is capable of being positioned over the second and the third means about the valve stem.
A printer assembly is disclosed that comprises a printer mechanism and a printer housing. The printer housing has a head end and a body portion, and the body portion includes input keys for controlling the printer mechanism. The printer assembly further comprises an accessory removably attached to the head end, and the accessory includes at least one functional component that is operable independent of the printer mechanism.
B41J 3/36 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for portability
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
B41J 29/00 - Details of, or accessories for, typewriters or selective printing mechanisms not otherwise provided for
A cutter actuation mechanism for cutting printing media (22) in handheld printer (10) is disclosed. The cutter actuation mechanism includes a cutting mechanism (28) having an open position and a cut position. The cutter actuation mechanism further includes a pair of buttons (24) operatively connected to a blade (42) to move the blade from the open position to the cut position. Depressing at least one of the pair of buttons moves the blade from the open position to the cut position.
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
B26D 5/08 - Means for actuating the cutting member to effect the cut
A media cartridge (18) is disclosed for use in a printer that prints onto the media. The media cartridge includes a cartridge housing (30) having an exit passage (50). The media cartridge has a length of media (40) with an end (48) extending from the exit passage. The media cartridge further includes a retaining arm (62) having a pinch position and an open position. In the pinch position, the retaining arm impinges on the media in the exit passage to inhibit passage of the media through the exit passage. In the open position, the retaining arm allows passage of the media through the exit passage.
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
84.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF RIBBON ON A SUPPLY SPOOL USED IN A PRINTER
A system and method is disclosed for monitoring and determining the amount of ribbon on a supply spool used in a printer. The system and method monitor the rotation of a drive motor to determine a change in useful life that is then used to update the ribbon cartridge useful life that is stored on a ribbon cartridge memory device of the ribbon cartridge. Rotation of the supply spool or take-up spool may be used to estimate the ribbon cartridge useful life when the stored ribbon cartridge useful life is undefined or inaccurate.
The present invention provides a media guide system for guiding media unwound from a roll of a roll assembly along a direction of roll feeding in a printer. The guide' system includes a guide base including a datum edge guide surface (76) and a plurality of edge guide receivers (78). The datum edge guide surface is aligned along a direction of roll feeding. The plurality of edge guide receivers is formed in the guide base and extends along the direction of roll feeding. When the roll assembly is loaded into the guide base by engaging an edge guide of the roll assembly into at least one of the plurality of edge guide receivers, the datum edge guide surface of the guide base and the edge guide of the roll assembly serve as edge guides to guide the roll through the printer during a printing operation.
The present invention provides a cartridge (50) providing ribbon tension. The cartridge includes a cartridge housing (62) having walls. A first spool (56) and a second spool (58) are contained in at least in part in the cartridge and have a ribbon (84) extending there between. The first spool and the second spool extend between a pair of ends with at least one of the pair of ends having a driving portion (78). At least one resistance-applying part (88) extends around a portion of each of the first spool and the second spool. The first spool and the second spool have a loaded and an unloaded position. In the loaded position, at least one of the resistance applying part is disengaged from the walls of the cartridge. In the unloaded position, at least one resistance-applying part engages the walls of the cartridge.
A system and method is disclosed for print media back-feed control for a printer. The invention incorporates use of a downstream sensor to detect at least one of a leading edge of a print media or an indicia correlated to parameters of the print media. The print media can then be back- fed by a controller to accurately position a print line of the print media proximate to a print head of the printer without losing sufficient nip pressure.
B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
B41J 2/325 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads by selective transfer of ink from ink carrier, e.g. from ink ribbon or sheet
B41J 15/04 - Supporting, feeding, or guiding devicesMountings for web rolls or spindles
88.
PRINTER DRIVE TRAIN FOR PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING RIBBON TENSION
A drive train for a printer is disclosed that provides and maintains a desired tension in the ribbon during transfer of the ribbon between a supply spool and a take-up spool. The drive train is configured to pre-tension the ribbon proximate the driven spool prior to driving the drive roller. During operation, the drive train provides and maintains the requisite tension in the ribbon proximate the driven spool with use of a slip-overdrive assembly. Additionally, the drive train induces a drag on the spool from which ribbon is being unwound with the use of a drag- overrun assembly.
B41J 2/325 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads by selective transfer of ink from ink carrier, e.g. from ink ribbon or sheet
A cutting assembly for a printer that includes a cutting frame (114) that has opposing side walls (154, 156) is provided. The cutting assembly further includes a blade housing (180) slidably mounted in the cutting frame for slidable movement along the side walls and a blade (178) fixed in the blade housing that includes a cutting edge (182). The cutting assembly further includes a plurality of ejector posts (200, 202, 204) that extends from the blade housing in a direction of blade housing slidable movement and past the cutting edge to engage media being cut by the cutting edge.
B41J 11/70 - Applications of cutting devices cutting perpendicular to the direction of paper feed
B26D 1/08 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a linearly-movable cutting member wherein the cutting member reciprocates of the guillotine type
An improved print head assembly is disclosed that provides even pressure over the width of a print face across a platen roller. Accordingly, the print head assembly can perform edge-justified printing operations without portions of the print being faint or skewing due to uneven pressure across the print head.
B41J 25/312 - Bodily-movable mechanisms for print heads or carriages movable towards or from paper surface with print pressure adjustment mechanisms, e.g. pressure-on-the-paper mechanisms
B41J 25/316 - Bodily-movable mechanisms for print heads or carriages movable towards or from paper surface with tilting motion mechanisms relative to paper surface
91.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING HEAT ACTIVATED TRANSFER ADHESIVES
A method for applying a heat activated transfer adhesive includes preheating a first part for bonding to a second part using a heat activated transfer adhesive form removably adhered to a liner, picking up the heat activated transfer adhesive form using the first part by pressing the preheated first part against the heat activated transfer adhesive form to adhere the heat activated transfer adhesive form to the first part, removing the liner from the heat activated transfer adhesive form adhered to the first part, heating the heat activated transfer adhesive form adhered to the first part, and pressing the heated heat activated transfer adhesive form on the first part against a second part to bond the first part to the second part.
C09J 5/06 - Adhesive processes in generalAdhesive processes not provided for elsewhere, e.g. relating to primers involving heating of the applied adhesive
92.
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING A LABEL TO A SUBSTRATE
Labels are permanently attached to a substrate (24), e.g., a tissue cassette, by use of a staking device (1). The device comprises a staker assembly (2) and a cassette fixture assembly (4). The cassette fixture assembly includes a slot (20) and a clamping assembly (31) for securing the cassette (15) within the device. The staker assembly includes a set of probes (72, 74) that are heated and sequentially moved into a position to burn a hole in a label (53) that is provisionally attached to the cassette, and then the substrate is melted and displaced through the hole to form a collar bond that permanently attaches the label to the cassette. The label remains attached to the cassette when exposed to harsh environmental conditions, e.g., high heat, high humidity, solvents, etc.
A removable spindle for use in a thermal transfer printer houses dual RFID reader antennas that are used to read an RFID tag attached to the core of the print media. The information provided by the RFID tag enables the printer to self-calibrate based on the type of media loaded. The antenna design eliminates 'null' areas at which the tag cannot be read, and enables the tag to be read around and across the entire length of the printer spindle. The design also allows the media holder to be easily removed from the printer.
B41J 11/44 - Controlling by devices, e.g. programme tape or contact wheel, moved in correspondence with movement of paper-feeding devices, e.g. platen rotation
G06K 15/02 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data using printers
A high-heat, curl-resistant thin label is described, the label comprising: A. A Him, e.g., polyester or polyimide film, having first and second facial surfaces; B. A crosslinked, printable coating, e.g., a phenoxy resin coating, in intimate contact with or near one of the facial surfaces of the film, the coaling comprising either high surface area filler, e.g., silica or mica, or a thermoplastic elastomer, e.g., a polyether or polyester type of polyureihane; and C. A pressure-sensitive adhesive in intimate contact with or near the other facial surface of the film.
Multi-layer, edge ingress, tamper- and solvent-indicating labels comprise a top film layer coated over a solvent, e.g., water, hydrocarbon, etc., and dye absorbing layer. The solvent and dye absorbing layer can be on top of a porous layer comprising a binder, pigment and particles of a solvent-soluble dye. The porous layer can be on top of an edge-wicking layer which itself is on top of a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) layer. The edge-wicking layer both absorbs and transports solvent thus serving as a means for transporting solvent to the solvent-soluble dye.
A cutting head including a carriage 98 has a cutting blade assembly fixed relative to the carriage for movement between an upper position, and a lower position. The cutting blade assembly includes a cutting blade for cutting a sheet material. In one embodiment, the cutting blade assembly is pivotally fixed to the carriage, hi another embodiment, a first motor is operatively connected to the cutting blade assembly to move the cutting blade assembly between the upper position and the lower position and a second motor is operatively connected to the cutting blade to move the cutting blade between an extended position and a retracted position.
An edge guide is described that is adapted to restrict lateral movement of a flexible web as the web advances past the guide, the web comprising top and bottom face surfaces and two lateral edge surfaces, the guide comprising (i) a multi-sided body, and (ii) a cavity in one side of the body, the cavity comprising (a) a curved support surface adapted to receive a first lateral edge and to support a portion of the bottom face surface of the web as the web moves laterally into the cavity of and advances past the guide, and (b) a hard stop above, and in one embodiment, continuous with the curved support surface, the stop adapted to engage the first lateral edge of the web and block any further lateral movement of the web over the curved support surface.
A sheet cutting apparatus that automatically adjusts blade depth for a sheet being cut regardless of the amount of wear on the blade. The apparatus includes a top plate for supporting a sheet being cut. A cutting head is disposed above the top plate and has a cutting blade movable toward the top plate. The cutting blade includes a cutting blade tip which engages a cutting blade tip sensor to indicate a location of the tip relative to the cutting head.
A label (10,20) with top, bottom and edge surfaces is attached to a thermoplastic substrate (21) by a method comprising the steps of : A. Placing the bottom surface of the label (10, 20) in contact with a surface of the substrate (21); B. Melting a portion of the substrate beneath the label or adjacent to an edge of the label; C. Drawing a portion(24) of the melted substrate over an edge of and onto the top surface of the label such that the portion of the melted substrate on the top surface of the label is continuous with the substrate; and D. Solidifying the melted substrate. The attachment does not require adhesive or mechanical fasteners, and the label and thermoplastic substrate can be made of any material that will withstand the conditions of the environment to which they will be exposed.
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