Patent ID: 7946496
Filing Date: 2011-05-24
Classification: B65C,G08B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A radio frequency identification (RFID) label applicator comprising: a peeler member including a peel end, said peeler member being configured to cause an RFID label to peel away from a web when said web passes around said peel end, said peeler member having body portion defining a cavity in said peeler member; an RFID programming antenna located within said cavity, said RFID programming antenna being configured to transmit programming signals to an RFID label on said web prior to passing around said peel end; an RFID programmer coupled to said RFID programming antenna, said RFID programmer being configured to generate said programming signals; and a label tamp assembly, said label tamp assembly being configured to receive said RFID label peeled away from said web and to move said RFID label into contact with an item on which said RFID label is to be applied.