EP0919486A3 - Method and apparatus for applying a printed label to a metal container - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for applying a printed label to a metal container Download PDF

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EP0919486A3
EP0919486A3 EP98309639A EP98309639A EP0919486A3 EP 0919486 A3 EP0919486 A3 EP 0919486A3 EP 98309639 A EP98309639 A EP 98309639A EP 98309639 A EP98309639 A EP 98309639A EP 0919486 A3 EP0919486 A3 EP 0919486A3
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label
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metal container
printed label
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Betty Jean Pilon
Gilles Fournier
Terrence Doherty
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Great Pacific Enterprises Inc
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65C—LABELLING OR TAGGING MACHINES, APPARATUS, OR PROCESSES
    • B65C9/00—Details of labelling machines or apparatus
    • B65C9/08—Label feeding
    • B65C9/18—Label feeding from strips, e.g. from rolls
    • B65C9/1865—Label feeding from strips, e.g. from rolls the labels adhering on a backing strip
    • B65C9/1869—Label feeding from strips, e.g. from rolls the labels adhering on a backing strip and being transferred directly from the backing strip onto the article
    • B65C9/1873—Label feeding from strips, e.g. from rolls the labels adhering on a backing strip and being transferred directly from the backing strip onto the article the transfer involving heating means, e.g. for decals
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65C—LABELLING OR TAGGING MACHINES, APPARATUS, OR PROCESSES
    • B65C3/00—Labelling other than flat surfaces
    • B65C3/06—Affixing labels to short rigid containers
    • B65C3/08—Affixing labels to short rigid containers to container bodies
    • B65C3/14—Affixing labels to short rigid containers to container bodies the container being positioned for labelling with its centre-line vertical
    • B65C3/16—Affixing labels to short rigid containers to container bodies the container being positioned for labelling with its centre-line vertical by rolling the labels onto cylindrical containers, e.g. bottles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65C—LABELLING OR TAGGING MACHINES, APPARATUS, OR PROCESSES
    • B65C9/00—Details of labelling machines or apparatus
    • B65C9/20—Gluing the labels or articles
    • B65C9/24—Gluing the labels or articles by heat
    • B65C9/25—Gluing the labels or articles by heat by thermo-activating the glue
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/20—External fittings
    • B65D25/205—Means for the attachment of labels, cards, coupons or the like
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/34—Coverings or external coatings
    • B65D25/36—Coverings or external coatings formed by applying sheet material
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D35/00—Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently or temporarily deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid material; Holders therefor
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/08—Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself
    • G09F3/10—Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by an adhesive layer
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2203/00—Decoration means, markings, information elements, contents indicators
    • B65D2203/02—Labels

Abstract

A method and apparatus for labeling a metallic container, such as an aluminum collapsible tube with a flexible label, which is especially suited to short production runs and in such a manner that the label is bonded to the container such that it is able to withstand physical abuse without peeling or breaking away from the container. The container comprises an enamel coating (24) which is bonded to the surface of the container (22), the coating comprising an adhesive which is activated within a predetermined temperature range, and the label comprises a transparent film (26) having reverse printing (28) on the lower surface thereof.
EP98309639A 1997-12-01 1998-11-25 Method and apparatus for applying a printed label to a metal container Expired - Lifetime EP0919486B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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CA002223071A CA2223071C (en) 1997-12-01 1997-12-01 A method and apparatus for applying a printed label to a metal container and the labeled container produced thereby
CA2223071 1997-12-01

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EP0919486A2 EP0919486A2 (en) 1999-06-02
EP0919486A3 true EP0919486A3 (en) 1999-06-09
EP0919486B1 EP0919486B1 (en) 2002-09-04

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EP98309639A Expired - Lifetime EP0919486B1 (en) 1997-12-01 1998-11-25 Method and apparatus for applying a printed label to a metal container

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JP (1) JPH11240522A (en)
AT (1) ATE223332T1 (en)
CA (1) CA2223071C (en)
DE (1) DE69807633T2 (en)

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DE10014466A1 (en) * 1999-12-24 2001-07-05 Gerd Stoffel Printed container manufacturing method, e.g. for aluminum aerosol can, has foil provided with raised printing of embossed areas before application to outer mantle of container
JPWO2016031450A1 (en) * 2014-08-28 2017-06-15 大日本印刷株式会社 Laminate

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GB793016A (en) * 1955-08-10 1958-04-09 Universal Metal Products Ltd Improvements relating to collapsible tubes
US4027426A (en) * 1974-05-02 1977-06-07 Dart Industries Inc. Pre-labelled coated container
GB1566057A (en) * 1977-02-23 1980-04-30 Morgan Fairest Ltd Labelling machines
US5366251A (en) * 1988-11-07 1994-11-22 Brandt Technologies Container label and method for applying same
WO1998000294A1 (en) * 1996-07-01 1998-01-08 Avery Dennison Corporation Heat-transfer label including a polyester ink layer

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US3340121A (en) 1963-12-20 1967-09-05 Carl F Lawrenz Method of applying decorative coatings to metal parts
US3553044A (en) 1967-07-27 1971-01-05 Celanese Coatings Co Process for transferring a design to a surface
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US2825159A (en) * 1955-07-21 1958-03-04 A H Wirz Inc Strippable and nonstrippable label combination and method
GB793016A (en) * 1955-08-10 1958-04-09 Universal Metal Products Ltd Improvements relating to collapsible tubes
US4027426A (en) * 1974-05-02 1977-06-07 Dart Industries Inc. Pre-labelled coated container
GB1566057A (en) * 1977-02-23 1980-04-30 Morgan Fairest Ltd Labelling machines
US5366251A (en) * 1988-11-07 1994-11-22 Brandt Technologies Container label and method for applying same
WO1998000294A1 (en) * 1996-07-01 1998-01-08 Avery Dennison Corporation Heat-transfer label including a polyester ink layer

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JPH11240522A (en) 1999-09-07
CA2223071A1 (en) 1999-06-01
EP0919486A2 (en) 1999-06-02
CA2223071C (en) 2003-02-18
DE69807633D1 (en) 2002-10-10
EP0919486B1 (en) 2002-09-04
ATE223332T1 (en) 2002-09-15

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