A machine for applying safety strips to the upper part of containers, includes, along an advancement path of the containers, at least one application station provided with at least one application assembly provided with at least one crimping device which includes a first pad and a second pad. The second paid is functionally connected to a cam-based actuation device which is shaped to impart in sequence to the second pad at least one first oscillation movement and at least one second oscillation movement. The machine also includes a system for detecting the transfer by a transfer station of the safety strips onto the containers and a system for varying the shape of the cam-based actuation device which can be activated on command upon the detection of the lack of transfer of the safety strip to at least one corresponding container.

A machine for applying safety strips to the upper part of containers, includes, along an advancement path of the containers, at least one application station provided with at least one application assembly provided with at least one crimping device which includes a first pad and a second pad. The second paid is functionally connected to a cam-based actuation device which is shaped to impart in sequence to the second pad at least one first oscillation movement and at least one second oscillation movement. The machine also includes a system for detecting the transfer by a transfer station of the safety strips onto the containers and a system for varying the shape of the cam-based actuation device which can be activated on command upon the detection of the lack of transfer of the safety strip to at least one corresponding container.

Container systems having improved messaging structures. Container systems that include a tab that partially occludes a mouth or passageway to an interior volume. Methods of making and using container systems.

Container systems having improved messaging structures. Container systems that include a tab that partially occludes a mouth or passageway to an interior volume. Methods of making and using container systems.

A tag applicator, and a method, for applying a tag, having an elastic loop, to a product. The tag applicator includes a linear actuator, and a pair of tag arms, one end of each being pivotably connected to the linear actuator. The two arms are biased toward each other, such as by a spring. A separator is positioned between the tag arms, so as to force the tag arms to separate as the linear actuator extends. A finger or tag hook is connected at the end of each tag arm, configured and positioned to connect to or insert into the elastic loop, and to extend the elastic loop as the tag arms are separated. With the tag loop held open, the product moves into the loop, and the tag is thereby applied to the product.

A tag applicator, and a method, for applying a tag, having an elastic loop, to a product. The tag applicator includes a linear actuator, and a pair of tag arms, one end of each being pivotably connected to the linear actuator. The two arms are biased toward each other, such as by a spring. A separator is positioned between the tag arms, so as to force the tag arms to separate as the linear actuator extends. A finger or tag hook is connected at the end of each tag arm, configured and positioned to connect to or insert into the elastic loop, and to extend the elastic loop as the tag arms are separated. With the tag loop held open, the product moves into the loop, and the tag is thereby applied to the product.

A label applicator system is described comprising one or more, and preferably two, assemblies of rollers and belts. The assemblies are arranged relative to one another such that at least a portion of the belts of each assembly are aligned with one another to define an article receiving lane. The assemblies are arranged and configured such that the lane extends in a zig- zag path, a relatively straight path, and/or an arcuate path. Selection of the lane geometry along with appropriate control of belt velocities enable high rates of applying labels to articles and particularly containers having compound curves.

The present invention provides a kit used to align a spender plate that provides labels to bottle neck and/or body using the center line transfer method and/or leading edge method and the application rollers and pads that wipe the label to fully adhere it to the bottle's neck. The kit may include a scribed bottle, an adjustment tool, and alignment bar. These components may assist a technician in consistently and repeatedly aligning the spender plate and/or the application rollers and pads.

The present invention provides a kit used to align a spender plate that provides labels to bottle neck and/or body using the center line transfer method and/or leading edge method and the application rollers and pads that wipe the label to fully adhere it to the bottle's neck. The kit may include a scribed bottle, an adjustment tool, and alignment bar. These components may assist a technician in consistently and repeatedly aligning the spender plate and/or the application rollers and pads.