Patent ID: 8454785

Claim:
A method for applying labels to a cable or conduit, the method comprising: providing a labeling system for applying the labels; supplying at least one label; guiding a cable or conduit to the labeling system with at least one guide roller; providing a label applicator for applying the at least one label to the cable or conduit; guiding a cable or conduit using the at least one guide roller; providing at least one tamping device; providing a tamping pad with the at least one tamping device; applying at least one label to at least one portion of the cable or conduit with the at least one tamping device; providing at least one guide shoe assembly; and pressing the at least one label against the at least one portion of the cable or conduit using the at least one guide shoe assembly; wherein the step of providing at least one guide shoe assembly further comprises: providing at least one guide shoe mounted at a level that is horizontal and substantially even with the cable or conduit for pressing the at least one label directly against at least a portion of the cable or conduit; providing a rounding member; providing a plurality of springs for providing flexibility to the rounding member when the cable or conduit passes the at least one guide shoe; providing a support mount for supporting the at least one guide shoe; providing a plurality of pivots disposed between the rounding member and the rounding member support for adjusting a set of springs; and providing a fitted member for providing an anchor for the at least one guide shoe to connect with the support mount.