View source for 18436305. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING A LABEL FOR THE AUTOMATED PRODUCTION OF E-VAPOR DEVICES simplified abstract (Altria Client Services LLC)

=SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING A LABEL FOR THE AUTOMATED PRODUCTION OF E-VAPOR DEVICES=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Altria Client Services LLC|Altria Client Services LLC]]


[[Category:Altria Client Services LLC]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Martin Garthaffner of Chesterfield VA (US)|Martin Garthaffner of Chesterfield VA (US)]][[Category:Martin Garthaffner of Chesterfield VA (US)]]

==SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING A LABEL FOR THE AUTOMATED PRODUCTION OF E-VAPOR DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18436305 titled 'SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING A LABEL FOR THE AUTOMATED PRODUCTION OF E-VAPOR DEVICES

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes a system for manufacturing vapor-generating articles, including a rotatable drum, a tagging drum, a pressing roller, and a rolling drum.

* The rotatable drum holds multiple vapor-generating articles.
* The tagging drum attaches a label to each article's housing.
* The pressing roller secures the label to the housing.
* The rolling drum wraps the label around the housing.

== Potential Applications ==
The technology could be applied in the production of e-cigarettes, vape pens, and other vapor-generating devices.

== Problems Solved ==
This system streamlines the labeling process for vapor-generating articles, ensuring labels are securely attached to each housing.

== Benefits ==
- Increased efficiency in manufacturing process
- Consistent and secure labeling of products
- Reduced risk of labels coming loose during handling or use

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
Optimizing labeling processes in the production of vapor-generating articles for the e-cigarette and vaping industry.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art could be labeling machines used in other manufacturing industries, but specific to vapor-generating articles, this system may be a novel innovation.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

=== How does this system handle different sizes or shapes of vapor-generating articles? ===
The system may need to be adjustable to accommodate various sizes and shapes of articles.

=== What materials are used for the labels and how are they attached to the housing? ===
The patent application does not specify the materials used for the labels or the attachment method, which could be crucial for durability and longevity of the labeling.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A system for use in manufacturing vapor-generating articles may include a rotatable drum that is configured to hold a plurality of the vapor-generating articles. The system may also include a tagging drum that is configured to tag a respective label to a housing of each of the vapor-generating articles. The system may also include a pressing roller that is configured to press a leading edge of the label against the housing after the tagging. The system may further include a rolling drum that is configured to roll the label around the housing after the pressing.



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