Patent ID: 6585021
Filing Date: 2003-07-01
Classification: B29C,B29L,B65C,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for applying a label to a CD, the method comprising:providing an applicator kit including a housing and a support device, the housing including an outer wall and a label plate opposite the outer wall and forming an opening, the support device including an alignment post extending from the outer wall through the opening, a hub slidably disposed about the alignment post, and a spring biasing the hub to a raised position, wherein the label plate is biased to assume an initial deflection position in which a perimeter of the opening is raised relative to an adjacent portion thereof; placing a label about the hub and onto the label plate; placing a CD about the alignment post and onto the hub; and forcing the CD and the hub toward the label plate such that an inner diameter of the CD initially contacts an inner diameter of the label due to the deflected nature of the rebel plate; wherein with further forced movement of the CD and the hub toward the label plate, a surface area interface between the CD and the label increases radially outwardly, thereby forcing out air from between the C.D. and the label.