WO2006066866A1 - Method and device for marking synthetic stoppers - Google Patents

Method and device for marking synthetic stoppers Download PDF

Info

Publication number
WO2006066866A1
WO2006066866A1 PCT/EP2005/013698 EP2005013698W WO2006066866A1 WO 2006066866 A1 WO2006066866 A1 WO 2006066866A1 EP 2005013698 W EP2005013698 W EP 2005013698W WO 2006066866 A1 WO2006066866 A1 WO 2006066866A1
Authority
WO
WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
synthetic
marking
stopper
stoppers
activator
Prior art date
Application number
PCT/EP2005/013698
Other languages
French (fr)
Inventor
Alessandro Di Cagno
Original Assignee
Guizzardi, Maria, Morena
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Guizzardi, Maria, Morena filed Critical Guizzardi, Maria, Morena
Priority to EP05820641A priority Critical patent/EP1833731A1/en
Priority to US11/791,845 priority patent/US20080121604A1/en
Publication of WO2006066866A1 publication Critical patent/WO2006066866A1/en

Links

Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41M—PRINTING, DUPLICATING, MARKING, OR COPYING PROCESSES; COLOUR PRINTING
    • B41M5/00—Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
    • B41M5/26—Thermography ; Marking by high energetic means, e.g. laser otherwise than by burning, and characterised by the material used
    • B41M5/267—Marking of plastic artifacts, e.g. with laser
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J3/00—Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed
    • B41J3/407—Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
    • B41J3/4073—Printing on three-dimensional objects not being in sheet or web form, e.g. spherical or cubic objects
    • 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
    • B65D39/00—Closures arranged within necks or pouring openings or in discharge apertures, e.g. stoppers
    • B65D39/0005—Closures arranged within necks or pouring openings or in discharge apertures, e.g. stoppers made in one piece
    • 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
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/24—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
    • B65D51/245—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes provided with decoration, information or contents indicating devices, labels
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67B—APPLYING CLOSURE MEMBERS TO BOTTLES JARS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; OPENING CLOSED CONTAINERS
    • B67B1/00—Closing bottles, jars or similar containers by applying stoppers
    • B67B1/03—Pretreatment of stoppers, e.g. cleaning, steaming, heating, impregnating or coating; Applying resilient rings to stoppers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67B—APPLYING CLOSURE MEMBERS TO BOTTLES JARS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; OPENING CLOSED CONTAINERS
    • B67B3/00—Closing bottles, jars or similar containers by applying caps
    • B67B3/006—Applying date marks, code marks, or the like, to caps during capping
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
    • B29C35/00—Heating, cooling or curing, e.g. crosslinking or vulcanising; Apparatus therefor
    • B29C35/02—Heating or curing, e.g. crosslinking or vulcanizing during moulding, e.g. in a mould
    • B29C35/08—Heating or curing, e.g. crosslinking or vulcanizing during moulding, e.g. in a mould by wave energy or particle radiation
    • B29C35/0805—Heating or curing, e.g. crosslinking or vulcanizing during moulding, e.g. in a mould by wave energy or particle radiation using electromagnetic radiation
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29L—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASS B29C, RELATING TO PARTICULAR ARTICLES
    • B29L2031/00—Other particular articles
    • B29L2031/56—Stoppers or lids for bottles, jars, or the like, e.g. closures
    • B29L2031/565—Stoppers or lids for bottles, jars, or the like, e.g. closures for containers

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a method for marking synthetic stoppers, to a device for providing said method, and to a synthetic stopper.
  • the present invention relates to a method for marking synthetic stoppers, to a device for providing such method, and to a synthetic stopper, particularly but not exclusively adapted to be used to mark cylindrical and mushroom-shaped synthetic stoppers in the food sector and in particular in the wine-making sector in bottling.
  • stoppers are used and appreciated, they are not devoid of drawbacks, one of which is the lack of food compatibility of the ink.
  • a second drawback is the fact that the ink does not adhere stably to the surface of the stopper and, by detaching, remains on the neck of the container or bottle or, by dissolving, is dispersed in the contents or in the wine.
  • the aim of the present invention is to provide a method for marking synthetic stoppers, a device for carrying out the method and a synthetic stopper which eliminate the drawbacks mentioned in relation to the background art.
  • Figure 1 is a block diagram of the method for marking synthetic stoppers according to the present invention.
  • Figures 2a, 2b and 2c show a diagram of a step of the method for marking synthetic stoppers of Figure 1;
  • Figure 3 is a schematic view of the device for providing the step of Figure 2 of the method for marking synthetic stoppers of Figure 1. Ways of carrying out the Invention
  • the method for marking synthetic stoppers according to the present invention is generally designated by the reference numeral 1.
  • the method for marking synthetic stoppers 1 comprises a first step 2 for producing a synthetic stopper 10, in which, during the process for producing said synthetic stopper, which is per se known and therefore not described further, an activator is inserted by mixing it with the synthetic material with which said synthetic stopper 10 is produced.
  • the material with which the synthetic stopper 10 is produced is selected among non-toxic materials suitable for use in the food sector, such as for example polyethylene, polypropylene, EVA, elastomers (SEBS, SBS,
  • SEPS or other suitable elastomers
  • a compound of polyethylene/EVA, polyethylene/SEBS, polyethylene/EVA/SEBS preferably a compound of polyethylene/EVA, polyethylene/SEBS, polyethylene/EVA/SEBS.
  • the method for marking synthetic stoppers 1 comprises a second step 4 for marking the synthetic stopper 10, in which a light beam strikes the synthetic stopper (Figure 2a) and is absorbed, generating heat ( Figure 2b).
  • the heat thus produced generates a thermal reaction on the pigment which causes said pigment, proximate to the surface of the synthetic stopper 10, to degrade ( Figure 2c), assuming a different color in contrast with the color of the surface of the synthetic stopper, so as to make the intended marking visible.
  • the light beam used for marking is obtained by using a light source which emits said light beam with a wavelength ranging from 200 to 1064 nm, preferably 532 ran, a power ranging from 2 to 30 W 5 and preferably from 3 to 10 W, and a frequency ranging from 10 to 100 kHz, and preferably from 20 to 65 kHz.
  • the light source is selected among double- or triple- frequency excimer lasers known as YAG lasers, or CO 2 pulse lasers, or ultraviolet lasers.
  • the activator or pigment used in the production of the synthetic stopper is selected as a function of the light source or laser used.
  • said pigment is selected among kaolins, chalks, alumina, phyllosilicates and mica; for YAG lasers, said pigment can be antimony oxide III; and for both CO 2 lasers and YAG lasers, said pigment is selected among metallic pigments, pearl luster pigments, carbon black and mica coated with metallic oxides.
  • pigments based on oxides or dioxides of metals such as for example titanium dioxide, iron oxide, chromium oxide, nickel titanate, ultramarine blu and other metal oxides or bioxides that can be used in pigments, or mineral charges such as calcium carbonate, talc and silica are selected among the pigments in order to obtain optimum marking.
  • metals such as for example titanium dioxide, iron oxide, chromium oxide, nickel titanate, ultramarine blu and other metal oxides or bioxides that can be used in pigments, or mineral charges such as calcium carbonate, talc and silica are selected among the pigments in order to obtain optimum marking.
  • the reference numeral 20 generally designates a device for providing the second step 4 for marking the synthetic stopper 10.
  • Such device 20 comprises a hopper, into which the stoppers 10 are loaded, the hopper being provided with a vibrating unit which positions them and sorts them on a conveyor belt.
  • the conveyor belt advances at a preset speed, which is adjusted by a step motor.
  • the device comprises a handling unit provided with at least one grip hand 30 and a laser unit as defined earlier.
  • the handling unit comprises two grip hands 30.
  • the grip hands 30 are capable of picking up four synthetic stoppers 10 for each picking action, in order to arrange them exactly in the work area of the laser unit.
  • said grip hands 30 can rotate about themselves through a chosen angle, preferably 180°, in order to produce markings or marking elements which are angled to each other.
  • one grip hand 30 picks up four synthetic stoppers 10 from the conveyor belt and arranges them in the work area of the laser. While the grip hand 30 keeps the first four synthetic stoppers 10 positioned in the laser work area, the other grip hand 30 is arranged on the conveyor belt in order to pick up the next four synthetic stoppers 10.
  • the marking operation has ended, the corresponding grip hand 30 in the work area is opened and the synthetic stoppers 10 that have already been marked fall into a chute, which conveys them to a collection container.
  • the method for marking synthetic stoppers 1 according to the present invention has proved to be particularly effective, allowing to mark a synthetic stopper 10 in a time ranging from a minimum of a few tenths of a second up to three seconds, depending on what has to be marked on the stopper, thus ensuring an hourly productivity which ranges from a minimum of 500 up to a maximum of 3500 synthetic stoppers 10.
  • the method for marking synthetic stoppers 1 according to the present invention has proved to be particularly effective in ensuring that the marking is completely neutral.
  • the method for marking synthetic stoppers 1 allows, by means of a computer connected to the laser unit, to identify each individual synthetic stopper 10 by numbering it, creating a progressively numbered stopper; in this way, a manufacturer, if necessary, can code the stoppers and consequently customize the containers or bottles, as in the case of wine-making, so as to also avoid any forgeries. It is also possible to mark the synthetic stopper with a bar code, in addition to the maker's trademark and name. As can be appreciated from the above description, the method for marking synthetic stoppers 1 according to the present invention has proved to be particularly functional, versatile and easy to provide, allowing to achieve the aim and overcome the drawbacks mentioned in relation to the background art.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Optics & Photonics (AREA)
  • Manufacturing & Machinery (AREA)
  • Closures For Containers (AREA)

Abstract

A method for marking synthetic stoppers (1) comprises a first step (2) for producing a synthetic stopper, in which, during the process for manufacturing the synthetic stopper, an activator is inserted, the activator being mixed with the synthetic material with which the synthetic stopper is produced, and a second step (4) for marking the synthetic stopper, in which a light beam strikes the synthetic stopper and is absorbed, generating heat, which generates a thermal reaction on the activator, and the thermal reaction degrades the activator proximate to the surface of the synthetic stopper, so that the activator assumes a different color in contrast with the color of the surface of the synthetic stopper, so as to make the intended marking visible.

Description

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MARKING SYNTHETIC STOPPERS
Technical Field
The present invention relates to a method for marking synthetic stoppers, to a device for providing said method, and to a synthetic stopper. Background Art
More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for marking synthetic stoppers, to a device for providing such method, and to a synthetic stopper, particularly but not exclusively adapted to be used to mark cylindrical and mushroom-shaped synthetic stoppers in the food sector and in particular in the wine-making sector in bottling.
In the food sector, and particularly in the wine-making sector in wine bottling, it is known and usual to close containers and/or bottles with cork stoppers and to mark such stoppers with identification codes and/or with the name and/or trademark of the maker and/or with other information deemed to be important.
It is also known that in recent times there is an increasing use of synthetic stoppers made of materials suitable for contact with food, such as for example polyethylene, EVA, elastomers (SEBS, SBS, SEPS, etc), polypropylene (homopolymer or copolymer).
These synthetic stoppers are marked by methods which provide for:
- pretreating the stoppers with a corona or plasma treatment;
- marking the stopper by applying directly ink or papers and/or plastic films onto which ink is applied; and - fixing the ink by means of ultraviolet rays.
Although the stoppers thus marked are used and appreciated, they are not devoid of drawbacks, one of which is the lack of food compatibility of the ink. A second drawback is the fact that the ink does not adhere stably to the surface of the stopper and, by detaching, remains on the neck of the container or bottle or, by dissolving, is dispersed in the contents or in the wine.
Disclosure of the Invention
Therefore, the aim of the present invention is to provide a method for marking synthetic stoppers, a device for carrying out the method and a synthetic stopper which eliminate the drawbacks mentioned in relation to the background art.
According to the present invention, this aim and other objects, which will become apparent from the following description, are achieved by a method for marking synthetic stoppers generally defined in claim 1, by a device for providing said method, generally defined in claim 10, and by a synthetic stopper generally defined in claim 14. Brief Description of the Drawings
The method for marking synthetic stoppers and the constructive and functional characteristics of the device for providing said method and the synthetic stopper according to the present invention can be understood more clearly from the following description, which refers to the figures of the accompanying drawings, which illustrate an embodiment given merely by way of non-limiting example, wherein:
Figure 1 is a block diagram of the method for marking synthetic stoppers according to the present invention;
Figures 2a, 2b and 2c show a diagram of a step of the method for marking synthetic stoppers of Figure 1; and
Figure 3 is a schematic view of the device for providing the step of Figure 2 of the method for marking synthetic stoppers of Figure 1. Ways of carrying out the Invention
With reference to the figures, the method for marking synthetic stoppers according to the present invention is generally designated by the reference numeral 1.
The method for marking synthetic stoppers 1 comprises a first step 2 for producing a synthetic stopper 10, in which, during the process for producing said synthetic stopper, which is per se known and therefore not described further, an activator is inserted by mixing it with the synthetic material with which said synthetic stopper 10 is produced.
The material with which the synthetic stopper 10 is produced is selected among non-toxic materials suitable for use in the food sector, such as for example polyethylene, polypropylene, EVA, elastomers (SEBS, SBS,
SEPS, or other suitable elastomers) and preferably a compound of polyethylene/EVA, polyethylene/SEBS, polyethylene/EVA/SEBS.
The method for marking synthetic stoppers 1 comprises a second step 4 for marking the synthetic stopper 10, in which a light beam strikes the synthetic stopper (Figure 2a) and is absorbed, generating heat (Figure 2b). The heat thus produced generates a thermal reaction on the pigment which causes said pigment, proximate to the surface of the synthetic stopper 10, to degrade (Figure 2c), assuming a different color in contrast with the color of the surface of the synthetic stopper, so as to make the intended marking visible.
The light beam used for marking is obtained by using a light source which emits said light beam with a wavelength ranging from 200 to 1064 nm, preferably 532 ran, a power ranging from 2 to 30 W5 and preferably from 3 to 10 W, and a frequency ranging from 10 to 100 kHz, and preferably from 20 to 65 kHz.
Advantageously, the light source is selected among double- or triple- frequency excimer lasers known as YAG lasers, or CO2 pulse lasers, or ultraviolet lasers. The activator or pigment used in the production of the synthetic stopper is selected as a function of the light source or laser used. For CO2 lasers, said pigment is selected among kaolins, chalks, alumina, phyllosilicates and mica; for YAG lasers, said pigment can be antimony oxide III; and for both CO2 lasers and YAG lasers, said pigment is selected among metallic pigments, pearl luster pigments, carbon black and mica coated with metallic oxides.
Preferably, pigments based on oxides or dioxides of metals, such as for example titanium dioxide, iron oxide, chromium oxide, nickel titanate, ultramarine blu and other metal oxides or bioxides that can be used in pigments, or mineral charges such as calcium carbonate, talc and silica are selected among the pigments in order to obtain optimum marking.
With reference to Figure 3, the reference numeral 20 generally designates a device for providing the second step 4 for marking the synthetic stopper 10. Such device 20 comprises a hopper, into which the stoppers 10 are loaded, the hopper being provided with a vibrating unit which positions them and sorts them on a conveyor belt. The conveyor belt advances at a preset speed, which is adjusted by a step motor. At the end of the conveyor belt, the device comprises a handling unit provided with at least one grip hand 30 and a laser unit as defined earlier. Preferably, the handling unit comprises two grip hands 30. Advantageously, the grip hands 30 are capable of picking up four synthetic stoppers 10 for each picking action, in order to arrange them exactly in the work area of the laser unit. Advantageously, moreover, said grip hands 30 can rotate about themselves through a chosen angle, preferably 180°, in order to produce markings or marking elements which are angled to each other.
In operation, one grip hand 30 picks up four synthetic stoppers 10 from the conveyor belt and arranges them in the work area of the laser. While the grip hand 30 keeps the first four synthetic stoppers 10 positioned in the laser work area, the other grip hand 30 is arranged on the conveyor belt in order to pick up the next four synthetic stoppers 10. When the marking operation has ended, the corresponding grip hand 30 in the work area is opened and the synthetic stoppers 10 that have already been marked fall into a chute, which conveys them to a collection container.
The method for marking synthetic stoppers 1 according to the present invention has proved to be particularly effective, allowing to mark a synthetic stopper 10 in a time ranging from a minimum of a few tenths of a second up to three seconds, depending on what has to be marked on the stopper, thus ensuring an hourly productivity which ranges from a minimum of 500 up to a maximum of 3500 synthetic stoppers 10. Advantageously, the method for marking synthetic stoppers 1 according to the present invention has proved to be particularly effective in ensuring that the marking is completely neutral. Also advantageously, the method for marking synthetic stoppers 1, allows, by means of a computer connected to the laser unit, to identify each individual synthetic stopper 10 by numbering it, creating a progressively numbered stopper; in this way, a manufacturer, if necessary, can code the stoppers and consequently customize the containers or bottles, as in the case of wine-making, so as to also avoid any forgeries. It is also possible to mark the synthetic stopper with a bar code, in addition to the maker's trademark and name. As can be appreciated from the above description, the method for marking synthetic stoppers 1 according to the present invention has proved to be particularly functional, versatile and easy to provide, allowing to achieve the aim and overcome the drawbacks mentioned in relation to the background art. Although the present invention has been described with reference to one of its embodiments, given merely by way of non-limiting example, it is evident that persons skilled in the art may apply many variations and modifications in the light of the description given above. Therefore, the present invention intends to encompass all modifications and variations which fall within the protective scope of the appended claims.
The disclosures in Italian Patent Application No. MI2004A002454 from which this application claims priority are incorporated herein by reference.

Claims

1. A method for marking synthetic stoppers (1), comprising a first step (2) for producing a synthetic stopper (10), in which, during the process for manufacturing said synthetic stopper, an activator is inserted, said activator being mixed with the synthetic material with which said synthetic stopper (10) is produced, and a second step (4) for marking the synthetic stopper (10), in which a light beam strikes said synthetic stopper and is absorbed, generating heat, said heat generating a thermal reaction on said activator, said thermal reaction degrading said activator proximate to the surface of the synthetic stopper (10), so that said activator assumes a different color in contrast with the color of said surface of said synthetic stopper, so as to make the intended marking visible.
2. The method for marking synthetic stoppers (1) according to claim 1, wherein the synthetic stopper (10) is made of polyethylene, polypropylene, EVA, elastomers (SEBS, SBS, SEPS, or other suitable elastomers) and preferably made of a compound of polyethylene/EVA, polyethylene/SEBS, polyethylene/EVA/SEBS.
3. The method for marking synthetic stoppers (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the light beam is obtained from a light source which emits said light beam with a wavelength ranging from 200 to 1064 nm, a power ranging from 2 to 30 W, and a frequency ranging from 10 to 100 kHz.
4. The method for marking synthetic stoppers (1) according to claim 3, wherein the light beam is obtained from a light source which emits said light beam with a wavelength of 532 nm, a power from 3 to 10 W, and a frequency from 20 to 65 kHz.
5. The method for marking synthetic stoppers (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the light source is a double- or triple- frequency excimer laser or a YAG laser or a CO2 pulse laser.
6. The method for marking synthetic stoppers (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the activator is a pigment.
7. The method for marking synthetic stoppers (1) according to claim
6, wherein the pigment is selected among kaolins, chalks, alumina, phyllosilicates, mica, antimony oxide III, metallic pigments, pearl luster pigments, carbon black and mica coated with metallic oxides.
8. The method for marking synthetic stoppers (1) according to claim
7, wherein the pigment is selected among pigments based on oxides or dioxides of metals.
9. The method for marking synthetic stoppers (1) according to claim
8, wherein said pigments are titanium dioxide, iron oxide, chromium oxide, nickel titanate.
10. A device (20) for performing the method of claims 1-9, comprising a hopper provided with a vibration unit, a conveyor belt, which advances at a preset speed adjusted by a step motor, a handling unit provided with at least one grip hand (30), and a laser unit for performing the second step (4) for marking the synthetic stopper (10).
11. The device (20) according to claim 10, wherein the handling unit comprises two grip hands (30).
12. The device (20) according to claim 11, wherein the grip hand (30) is capable of picking up four synthetic stoppers (10) at each pick-up action.
13. The device (20) according to claim 12, wherein the grip hand (30) is capable of rotating about itself through a selected angle.
14. A synthetic stopper (10) obtained with the method for marking synthetic stoppers (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9.
15. The synthetic stopper (10) according to claim 14, wherein the second step (4) for marking said synthetic stopper (10) is performed by means of the device (20) according to one of claims 10 to 13.
PCT/EP2005/013698 2004-12-22 2005-12-20 Method and device for marking synthetic stoppers WO2006066866A1 (en)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP05820641A EP1833731A1 (en) 2004-12-22 2005-12-20 Method and device for marking synthetic stoppers
US11/791,845 US20080121604A1 (en) 2004-12-22 2005-12-20 Method and Device for Making Synthetic Stoppers

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
IT002454A ITMI20042454A1 (en) 2004-12-22 2004-12-22 METHOD FOR THE MARKING OF SYNTHETIC PLUGS TO DEVELOP THE METHOD AND SYNTHETIC PLUG
ITMI2004A002454 2004-12-22

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
WO2006066866A1 true WO2006066866A1 (en) 2006-06-29

Family

ID=36120114

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
PCT/EP2005/013698 WO2006066866A1 (en) 2004-12-22 2005-12-20 Method and device for marking synthetic stoppers

Country Status (4)

Country Link
US (1) US20080121604A1 (en)
EP (1) EP1833731A1 (en)
IT (1) ITMI20042454A1 (en)
WO (1) WO2006066866A1 (en)

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2009087542A3 (en) * 2007-12-31 2009-09-03 On-Laser Systems & Applications, S. L. Method and arrangement for rotational marking
WO2010060123A1 (en) * 2008-11-03 2010-06-03 Teich Aktiengesellschaft Printed circuit board
DE102016205451A1 (en) * 2016-04-01 2017-10-05 Henkel Ag & Co. Kgaa Attachment for a washing or washing-up liquid bottle and method for producing such an attachment

Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN103013023B (en) * 2012-12-07 2016-02-10 安徽荣盛橡塑科技有限公司 Medicinal thermoplastic elastomer bottle stopper and preparation method thereof

Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4522856A (en) * 1982-06-17 1985-06-11 The Coca-Cola Company Synthetic articles having a cork-like appearance
EP0249082A2 (en) * 1986-06-11 1987-12-16 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Use of plastic material for the production of key caps for keyboards, especially for data processing
EP0754562A2 (en) * 1995-07-17 1997-01-22 Quarzwerke GmbH Polyolefin for laser marking, laser marked modlings and foils and fabrication process
EP0947352A1 (en) * 1998-04-03 1999-10-06 Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance Sa A method for printing on a closure and a method for manufacturing a closure suitable for laser printing
EP1022226A1 (en) * 1999-01-25 2000-07-26 "P1" Handels GmbH Stopper made from a foamed thermoplastic material
WO2004007599A1 (en) * 2002-07-17 2004-01-22 'p1' Handels Gmbh Stopper made of foamed, thermoplastic synthetic material

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4522856A (en) * 1982-06-17 1985-06-11 The Coca-Cola Company Synthetic articles having a cork-like appearance
EP0249082A2 (en) * 1986-06-11 1987-12-16 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Use of plastic material for the production of key caps for keyboards, especially for data processing
EP0754562A2 (en) * 1995-07-17 1997-01-22 Quarzwerke GmbH Polyolefin for laser marking, laser marked modlings and foils and fabrication process
EP0947352A1 (en) * 1998-04-03 1999-10-06 Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance Sa A method for printing on a closure and a method for manufacturing a closure suitable for laser printing
EP1022226A1 (en) * 1999-01-25 2000-07-26 "P1" Handels GmbH Stopper made from a foamed thermoplastic material
WO2004007599A1 (en) * 2002-07-17 2004-01-22 'p1' Handels Gmbh Stopper made of foamed, thermoplastic synthetic material

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2009087542A3 (en) * 2007-12-31 2009-09-03 On-Laser Systems & Applications, S. L. Method and arrangement for rotational marking
ES2336987A1 (en) * 2007-12-31 2010-04-19 ON-LASER SYSTEMS & APPLICATIONS, S.L. Method and arrangement for rotational marking
EP2239144A2 (en) 2007-12-31 2010-10-13 On-Laser Systems & Applications, S. L. Method and arrangement for rotational marking
WO2010060123A1 (en) * 2008-11-03 2010-06-03 Teich Aktiengesellschaft Printed circuit board
DE102016205451A1 (en) * 2016-04-01 2017-10-05 Henkel Ag & Co. Kgaa Attachment for a washing or washing-up liquid bottle and method for producing such an attachment

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
ITMI20042454A1 (en) 2005-03-22
US20080121604A1 (en) 2008-05-29
EP1833731A1 (en) 2007-09-19

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US20080121604A1 (en) Method and Device for Making Synthetic Stoppers
EP2439048B1 (en) Method for treating at least one container in a container treatment assembly
AU2009307758B2 (en) Digital printing plastic containers with improved adhesion and recyclability
ATE502858T1 (en) METHOD FOR LABELING BOTTLES OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD
DE50100075D1 (en) Process for filling bottles, cans or similar containers with a liquid filling material and filling machine
US20100104697A1 (en) Bottles with Controlled Bubble Release
JP6502932B2 (en) Microsphere
ATE550258T1 (en) PACKAGING CONTAINERS
DE50304919D1 (en) Polishing method and apparatus for polishing rotationally symmetrical workpieces
JP6269128B2 (en) Laser printing laminate
KR20190117619A (en) Composite preforms and manufacturing methods thereof, composite containers and manufacturing methods thereof, and products in which beer is filled in the composite containers
ITPR20000047A0 (en) PROCEDURE AND APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING THE INCLINATION OF THE LABEL IN A LABELING MACHINE FOR CONICAL OR NON-CYLINDRICAL CONTAINERS
JP2011148094A (en) Method for laser-marking laminate for lid, laminate for distribution package lid and distribution package with marking
WO2015118212A1 (en) Linerless washable label, apparatus and method for preparing a label
TW201542466A (en) Pigments
WO2007107825A3 (en) Single-dose bottle for fluid products, particularly pharmaceuticals, cosmetics or the like
US6528152B1 (en) Stopper of foamed thermoplastic synthetic material
KR19990066992A (en) How to Attach Elongated Labels to Cylindrical Containers
EP0947352A1 (en) A method for printing on a closure and a method for manufacturing a closure suitable for laser printing
US8573234B2 (en) Process and system for removing printing in metallic packages
WO2015118213A1 (en) Method for preparing a label web and labels obtained with said method
JP2009113833A (en) Cap, closing apparatus, and closing apparatus containing beverage
GB2420961A (en) Plastic vessel treated to stimulate bubble formation
CN112846520B (en) Method for endowing surface of film-coated aluminum foil with black codes based on ultrafast laser
CN109590310B (en) Recovery processing method of waste wine bottles

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
AK Designated states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AE AG AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BW BY BZ CA CH CN CO CR CU CZ DE DK DM DZ EC EE EG ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KM KN KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV LY MA MD MG MK MN MW MX MZ NA NG NI NO NZ OM PG PH PL PT RO RU SC SD SE SG SK SL SM SY TJ TM TN TR TT TZ UA UG US UZ VC VN YU ZA ZM ZW

AL Designated countries for regional patents

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): BW GH GM KE LS MW MZ NA SD SL SZ TZ UG ZM ZW AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LT LU LV MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GQ GW ML MR NE SN TD TG

121 Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application
WWE Wipo information: entry into national phase

Ref document number: 11791845

Country of ref document: US

WWE Wipo information: entry into national phase

Ref document number: 2005820641

Country of ref document: EP

NENP Non-entry into the national phase

Ref country code: DE

WWP Wipo information: published in national office

Ref document number: 2005820641

Country of ref document: EP

WWP Wipo information: published in national office

Ref document number: 11791845

Country of ref document: US