Variably printed tape and system for printing and applying tape onto surfaces
CA 2354259 A1 · Owner: Wood, Thomas L. · Inventors: Martin, Keith M.; Vasilakes, Lloyd S.; Wood, Thomas L.
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An apparatus (10) for printing variable information on a tape (14) to form a tape segment, cutting the tape segment to form a tag (8) and applying the tag , onto an object includes a printer (18) for printing information onto the tape segment. A controller (20) controls the printer in response to input to vary the information printed onto the tape. The printed tape segment is transported to a location for application onto the object and is cut. An adhesive tape (14) can have variable information printed on it and can be applied onto an object. The tape includes a backing layer and an adhesive layer on the first side of the backing layer. At least one of the backing layer and the …
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- Filed March 31, 1999. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended March 31, 2019.
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