Method and apparatus for applying a label to a spool or reel

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United States of America

PATENT NO 10494130
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15441954

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An apparatus for applying a label to a spool or reel containing wire and a wire tail extending from the spool or reel, the apparatus including a gripping mechanism, wherein the gripping mechanism engages and rotates the spool or reel, a wire tail sensor coupled to the gripping mechanism, wherein the wire tail sensor identifies the location of the wire tail protruding from the spool or reel, and a label application mechanism, wherein the labeling mechanism applies a label to the spool or reel and wherein the label does not contact the wire tail protruding from the spool or reel.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • ENCORE WIRE CORPORATION

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bigbee,, Jr William T Melissa, US 84 200
Thompson, Clifton S Lucas, US 17 16

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