Information Display in Product Packaging

Form-fill-seal packaging machine that allows using a common film for different products without needing separate pre-printed films. The machine prints product information on both sides of the film before forming bags. This eliminates the need for different films with pre-printed labels for each product. The printing is synchronized with film transport and can be done with a single printer head. The printed areas are adjacent or integrated to avoid needing separate printer heads for each side. The printer contacts the heated areas for thermal printing.

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A label alignment system for applying straight and consistent labels to cylindrical products like bottles, jars, and cups. The system uses interchangeable belts and loops that attach to the product and label to align and secure them during labeling. The belts and loops have different geometries to fit various product shapes and label sizes. This allows the user to customize the alignment and height of the label without crookedness or inconsistency compared to manually applied labels.

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A method to increase the labeling area on pharmaceutical vials by elevating the label above the vial neck. The method involves attaching an extra component, such as a circular disk, onto the vial body below the neck. This creates a stepped shape with a raised section where the label can be positioned. This allows labeling above the vial neck where conventional labels can't go due to diameter constraints. The raised section provides additional labeling space near the vial closure area. The extra component also serves as a tear strip to destroy the label's electronics after opening, preventing reuse.

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Standing pouch packaging device that can clearly imprint letters or numbers on the sealed portion of the pouch using an imprinting member. The device has a sealing member that seals the pouch opening, and an engraving member inside the main body that grips and imprints the sealed pouch. The engraving member has a first pressing unit with movable close contacts that grip the sealed pouch, and a second pressing part with a detachable type block that presses to imprint letters. The second pressing part has a separate driving unit to move the type block. This allows separately controlling the gripping force vs imprinting force.

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Digital printing on the inside of flexible packaging to add unique codes, promotional content, or varying patterns on the inner layers of flexible packaging using a separate digital printing process before lamination. This involves digitally printing on the laminated film rolls before combining them in the lamination process to create the final flexible packaging. A compensator roll is added to the lamination machine to adjust for the thickness variation from the digital printing. This allows precise, customizable inner printing that can vary per package while remaining regular and safe for products.

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A method to package small food and non-food products using pre-printed self-adhesive labels instead of printing images directly on the packaging film. The method involves using a desktop sealing machine to seal self-adhesive label strips onto the product instead of printing images on the packaging film itself. The label strips have a one-sided adhesive layer with the product label already printed on it. This allows customizing the product label without having to print it directly on the packaging film.

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Managing information on packages containing multiple stacked boxes wrapped in a single layer film. The method involves printing product information on the film inside each box without damaging it. An RFID tag with unique ID is attached to the pack. The printed and RFID data is linked and stored using a computer. This allows easy scanning of the pack without needing multiple RFID tags or damaging the film.

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Automated packaging system that simplifies and speeds up the packing process by using AI to recognize invoices and display contents on boxes. The system opens, folds, tapes, and labels boxes. It scans invoices, identifies items, and displays symbols on the box to match. This allows workers to quickly verify contents without manually checking each item. The system also checks if lower wings are taped before upper taping to prevent mislabeling. By automating invoice recognition and displaying contents, it improves packing efficiency and reduces errors.

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A method for manufacturing a container package with increased label display area and faster bonding. The method involves providing an inhibitor layer on one of the films that prevents solvent bonding. When overlapping the films, solvent is applied only to one film. This forms a solvent joint where the films join with the inhibitor layer aligned. The separate regions on either side of the joint prevent bonding. This allows high-speed label joining while increasing display area compared to overlapping labels without inhibitor.

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Packaging bottles with embedded letters to provide product details directly on the bottle instead of labels that can't be recycled. The letters are created using embossing, carving, laser, sandblasting, or corrosion techniques to form raised, indented, or etched letters on the bottle surface. This allows product information like ingredients, allergens, and warnings to be permanently molded into the packaging instead of added as separate labels. The embedded letters can be read easily and remain intact when the bottle is recycled.

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Digital printing apparatus for packaging machines that enables customization of packages without reducing production speed. The digital printing apparatus is integrated into a packaging machine for pourable products like juice. It allows printing customized content onto the packages as they are being formed and filled. This allows customization of some or all of the packages without slowing down the packaging line. The digital printing apparatus is designed to work with high-speed packaging machines and does not impact production rates. It allows customization of packages like juice cartons without needing separate customization lines.

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Packaging containers with concealed welds and 360 degree printing for tubes, cans, and flasks. The containers have printed designs on the outer surface that continue around the welded seams. The printing and welding process involves: 1) printing images on sheets with parallel side strips, 2) cutting the strips to match container diameter, 3) forming the sheet into a tube, 4) welding the edges, and 5) cutting the tube at the image. The width of the initial image matches the container diameter, and the side strips have copies of the opposite edge. This allows continuous printing around the container. The width adjustment accounts for shrinkage during printing and welding.

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Simultaneous laser marking and vision inspection for food packaging that enables real-time position correction of the laser marking. The system uses an OCR vision module outside the laser scan head to capture the full target image without phase transition. The module detects the marking area location and sends it to the scan head. The scan head adjusts the laser beam angle, direction, and focus to match the marking area position. This allows accurate partial marking on the target without needing separate reading devices or software. The OCR module can also read the marking results in real-time to check for defects.

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Encoding packaging containers made of rigid plastics like HDPE, PE, PET, and PP for food storage. The encoding is done during the container production process by deep drawing the initial flat plastic sheet into the container shape. Laser treatment on the tool mold inserts creates tiny codes on the inner surfaces that imprint as codes on the container's outer surface during deep drawing. The codes are invisible to the naked eye but can be scanned to read product info, enable recycling tracking, prevent fraud, etc.

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An automated system for manufacturing packaging containers with embedded leaflets that ensures proper placement and adhesion of the leaflets. The system uses a feeding mechanism for the blank containers, an adhesive applicator, a folder-gluer for the leaflets, and detection modules to check for presence of adhesive and leaflets during assembly. The containers, leaflets, and adhesive are transferred together on a conveyor. The first detection module checks for adhesive drops on the container. The second detection module checks for proper leaflet placement. Rejects are generated if either check fails.

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A method to accurately position dynamic prints on packaging materials like cartons, that have pre-printed static designs. The method involves using a marking station with a camera to remove the static print in specific sections and reveal the underlying packaging material. This negative of the dynamic print is then placed inside the static print. The camera detects reference geometry of the static print and the removed sections to ensure correct positioning. The camera also checks quality features like code readability. This allows accurate dynamic prints even as the packaging dimensions vary.

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Robustly and accurately detecting, learning, and recognizing packaging associated with products in images without requiring dedicated training for each packaging variant. The method involves associating product information obtained from a barcode with an image captured of the product packaging. This creates product entries linking the packaging appearance to the product. A model is then trained using these entries to recognize the products based on their packaging. This allows identifying products from images of their packaging without needing separate training for each packaging variant.

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A labeling mechanism for sealing packaging machines that allows on-the-spot labeling during sealing without additional printing equipment. The mechanism uses an adjustable wheel set to move a label sticker into position as the packaging film seals. The wheels can be adjusted to precisely align the label with the sealed packaging. This enables printing the label directly onto the sealing film as it forms, eliminating the need for separate labeling machines. The adjustment wheel set has a fixed wheel, movable wheel, connecting rods, adjustment plate, and hand wheel to move the label into position.

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Operating a packaging machine to process film material for packing products with custom features like labels, punch holes, and printing. The method involves using a display on the machine to show the film material and letting a user modify the displayed image. The machine interprets these modifications as instructions for adding features like labels or holes at specific locations. The display also previews the modified film to check accuracy. This allows customizing the packaging process without requiring the machine to be physically reconfigured.

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Display materials and packaging with printing that can be done by laser. The materials have a layer that allows printing when irradiated with a laser. The printing layer contains pigments that change color when excited by laser light. The pigments can be metals like bismuth oxide. The layer thickness for visible laser printing is 5-200 microns. The pigments are mixed with other resins to form the printing layer. The mixing is done in a way to prevent segregation of the pigments during extrusion. This ensures consistent pigment distribution for uniform printing. The materials are laminated and formed into display packages using techniques like vacuum deposition to create gas barriers. The lamination and forming steps are optimized to minimize shrinkage and deformation. The packaging can have a printed logo or text that is visible through the transparent material. The laser printing is distinct from the unprinted areas due to the pigments changing

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Packaging box that provides product information MR contents. The box includes a QR code for providing product information as MR content, so that consumers can effectively receive product information through MR, thereby By efficiently providing the advantages of the product to consumers, it contributes to improving the purchasing power of the product, and by applying this MR content to the display stand, it is advantageous for product selection through accurate product feature delivery at the store.

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Automated labeling system for packages with dynamic label placement based on 3D scanning. The system uses cameras and a scanner in a tunnel to image packages from multiple angles. It scans the package to determine the side with the identification tag. Then it prints and applies labels to the opposite side. This allows consistent label placement on packages of varying sizes and orientations. The system also locates the package in the tunnel using the cameras.

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Printing system for packaging materials like flexible films used in packaging applications that ensures accurate and continuous alignment of printed images on the moving material. The system has a feature detection unit to continuously monitor a known feature on the packaging material. A control unit uses the detected feature position to calculate the correct image placement. It then activates specific printing nozzles to print the image at the calculated position. If the material shifts, the feature detection updates the image placement calculation to compensate. This allows compensating for misalignment and maintaining accurate image placement even if the material moves during printing.

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A simplified and cost-effective method for producing pharmaceutical packaging units that allows customization of information inserts and outer cases for different markets without requiring dedicated production lines for each market. The packaging unit has an inner product container surrounded by an outer shell. The inner product container has an original packaging with an information insert and outer shell for a large market. For a smaller market, a separate customized information insert and outer shell are produced. This allows tailoring the packaging to the specific market requirements without needing separate production lines for each market. The original outer shell still provides safety features like tamper evidence and tracking/counterfeiting prevention.

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Drug packaging device, sachet, and method to improve readability and visibility of medicine information on packaging. The device writes medicine information like drug names and quantities in mirrored characters that are left-right reversed. Barcodes and other coded information are written normally. This allows easy visual confirmation of the characters by viewing from the opposite side of the packaging, as the mirrored characters won't overlap the medicine. It also enables reliable barcode scanning without reversal issues.

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Aseptic packaging and filling machine that can print on the packaging material without contaminating the sterile chamber. The machine has an external laser printer to mark the packaging material before sterilization. The sterilized material is then formed into bags inside the sterile chamber, filled, and sealed. This allows printing on the packaging material without risking contamination.

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Producing a packaging film strip with individual QR codes for packaging products. The film strip has a series of individual packaging parts, each with a unique QR code printed on it. The codes are generated by ablating a DFC ink layer on the film strip. The DFC ink layer is applied to the film strip as a pattern of individual ink areas. The laser ablation process selectively removes the ink from the areas to create the individual codes. The resulting film strip can be used to package products with unique codes for each individual packaging part.

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Augmented reality (AR) system that uses printed objects as triggers to superimpose digital overlays containing videos, tutorials, buying options, and other content. The system recognizes 2D and 3D printed objects using a device's camera, then displays virtual images over them. This enhances printed materials like product packaging, ads, and manuals with interactive AR experiences. The system also tracks viewer attention and engagement to analyze effectiveness.

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Method for generating QR codes for pharmaceutical packaging to minimize medication errors and promote safe drug use. The method involves reviewing literature, selecting a drug category, studying the drug, creating a database, choosing parameters, generating the QR code, uploading data, and printing on packages.

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Coding food packaging containers made of dimensionally stable plastic material during production by embedding digital watermarks into the container walls. The coding is done using a specialized tool mold that shapes the plastic during deep drawing. Small elevations and depressions are created on the inner faces of the mold to leave watermark features on the container surfaces. This allows the container itself to serve as a barcode or other data carrier without stickers or labels that can be damaged or removed. The watermarks can be read using optical scanning or imaging techniques.

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Coding packaging containers made of dimensionally stable plastic material during production to enable quick and accurate identification and tracking of consumer goods like food items. The coding involves embedding digital watermarks in the container's walls and bottom by creating tiny elevations or depressions in specific patterns while the container is being deep drawn. These watermarks can be read using specialized scanners to extract product information without stickers or labels that can be damaged or removed. The watermarks are created by treating the mold surfaces with lasers to form the desired patterns. This allows the containers to become their own information carriers without requiring additional labels.

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System for applying Braille to flexible packaging to enable visually impaired people to identify, compare, and read product information independently. The system is integrated into existing packaging machines and applies Braille during the final finishing stages. It uses flywheels, axles, pneumatic cylinders, and structures to move a Braille tool across the packaging surface. This allows Braille embossing on flexible materials like plastic that is not possible with conventional printing methods. The Braille system is interconnected to the packaging machine and follows the production process in line for faster application.

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Method to produce custom-sized packaging materials with printed product information by laser cutting and printing on a base sheet. The process involves printing product details on a sheet using a laser. Then, cutting the printed sheet to the specific size required for packaging the product using the same laser. This allows creating custom-sized packaging materials with printed product information without needing specialized labels or separate label stock.

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A method and device for automated printing and packing of items using preprinted blanks. The system involves handling preprinted packaging blanks that are stacked upright in a magazine. A printing device removes the blanks from the magazine, transports them to the packing area, and places them around the items being packed. This allows efficient automated packing of items with customized printed packaging. The blanks are stacked upright in the magazine to save space, and are transported vertically during packing. This enables using preprinted blanks with custom graphics for automated packing of items.

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A packaging box design with customizable features like logos, product descriptions, and patterns printed on the surface. The box can be used to contain and protect products during shipping and storage. The customization options allow branding, product information, and decorative elements to be added to the packaging to enhance its appearance and provide useful product details.

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A packaging method for products like screws, nuts, etc. that allows easy identification and removal of the contents from the packaging. The packaging is produced by attaching a marking containing information about the contents to an area of the container. This area is then perforated, punched, embossed, or otherwise detached from the container. This allows the user to easily remove the marked section containing the product identification from the container, leaving the remaining unmarked container for storage.

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A method for producing packaging film strips with unique 2D codes for individual packaging pieces. The film strip is printed with an artwork and a DFC (direct food contact) ink area. The DFC ink contains a 2D code specific to each packaging piece. This allows direct food contact packaging with unique identifiers for each item without needing separate labels. The film is laminated or extruded to form the final packaging strip.

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Printing method for packaging granules with variable printed information that protects the ink and reduces cost. The method involves printing an image on the inner surface of a translucent sheet with pockets to store granules. This sheet is adhered inside an opaque lid sheet. The inner surface of the lid sheet is also printed. The printed images are viewed through the translucent sheet when the lid is opened. This protects the inside ink from external contact. The printed information can contain variable content specific to the granules.

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Cardboard gable-top packaging with enlarged information area by attaching a separate printed unit to the inclined surface of the box. This separate printing unit can be made from materials like paper or coated paper to provide an enlarged area for printing additional information on the box beyond the standard gable-top surface. The separate printing unit attaches to the inclined surface of the box and extends over it, allowing for more space to display product details, branding, instructions, etc. without changing the basic box dimensions or structure.

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A method to produce packaging film strips with unique individual identification codes that can be used for food packaging. The method involves printing a two-dimensional code as a direct food contact (DFC) area on the film strip for each designated individual packaging piece. This allows each packaged item to have a unique code that can be scanned for verification and tracking purposes. The DFC area is applied to the inner surface of the film strip opposite the printed artwork. The strip can have a multilayer structure with separate outer and inner films laminated together. The DFC ink is applied to the inner film facing away from the printed artwork.

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Method for applying a protective image on packaging materials that allows end users to authenticate products without special tools. The method involves forming the protective image using trace elements instead of continuous lines. The image is created by generating a first set of patterns with modulated lines and curves to reproduce tonal variations. A second set of patterns with separate microstructures is generated, which are dimensionally modulated to also reproduce tonal variations. These microstructures can be stochastic or repeating with recognizable features like letters or symbols. Applying these trace element patterns directly to the packaging materials allows end users to visually confirm authenticity without additional tools or equipment.

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Label affixing device for efficiently attaching variable length labels to the bottom of products. The device uses a two-stage transport system with a first section inclined downwards and a second section horizontally. Labels printed on a backingless roll are fed into the first section, transported diagonally upwards, then transferred to the second section to be held vertically for sticking. This allows variable length labels to be accurately positioned and affixed to the bottom of products using the second section's horizontal transport. Sensors detect labels at each stage to coordinate transfers.

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A system and method for producing medical packaging that allows efficient and accurate printing of both static and variable information on the packaging. The method involves using a first printer with a digitally controlled thermal print head to apply a negative print image on the packaging surface. This negative image serves as a template for a subsequent offline printing step using a cliché with a flat section. In this step, a color film is pressed onto the negative image to fill in the spaces. This provides a positive print image overlaid on the negative one. The first printer can also be used to heat the surface to create a stencil for the flat section of the cliché. This allows printing the flat section without ink. The resulting packaging has both static and variable information printed accurately and efficiently.

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Packaging sheet for PTP (pharmaceutical tablets and powders) containers that allows more information to be displayed in a limited space. The sheet has an aluminum base coated with layers including a pre-printing layer, a heat-resistant coating, and a heat-sealing layer. Inkjet printing is done on the heat-resistant coating layer. A specific guide path is used to direct the printed sheet through drying sections before winding. This allows ink to dry before sealing, preventing smearing. The guide path has a shape like a spiral, loop, or arc that causes the sheet to change direction by 180 degrees or more. This enables the sheet to dry as it travels through the path before sealing.

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Drug packaging device, sachet, and method that improves visibility of drug contents and barcodes during inspection. The packaging device writes drug information on the bag in a way that allows easy visual confirmation of text and reliable barcode scanning. The text is mirrored horizontally, while barcodes are not flipped. This allows checking the drug inside without seeing overlapping text. The barcodes still scan normally since they're not flipped.

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A method for manufacturing customized corrugated cardboard boxes that fit the exact size of the packaged items. The method involves digitally printing the box dimensions on the cardboard, cutting and creasing to those dimensions, and then using inkjet printing with variable data to print optimized labels and barcodes based on the actual item sizes. This eliminates wasted space and mislabeling compared to predetermined box sizes. The digital printing allows customization per item and dynamic labeling.

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Drug packaging device, bags, and writing method that improves visibility and readability of drug information on packaging. The device, bags, and method involve writing drug information in a specific way to make it easier to see and scan. The text is written mirrored horizontally (reversed left to right) and the barcodes are not reversed. This allows the text to be clearly seen when viewing the bag contents without flipping it over, while the barcodes can be scanned normally. The mirrored text avoids overlap with the drug when viewed from the side.

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Packaging machine with a display screen to show useful product information to customers during packaging. The machine weighs the product, calculates the price based on category, and displays it on a screen facing the customer. The screen content changes based on the product type. It also shows sales promotions when product info can't be displayed. A label printer issues labels with product info during packaging. This ensures customers see accurate pricing and details on the packaged item.

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Pouched detergent with a detachable secondary section that provides user information. The pouch contains the detergent inside a main section made of water soluble material. A secondary section with a weaker area is attached to the main section. The user can separate the secondary section to access the detergent while still seeing the printed message or symbol on the detached section. This allows inspecting the instructions before adding the detergent to the wash. The secondary section detaches at a weaker area in the water soluble material.

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Packaging method and material for containers like food containers that allows easy identification of printed information without labels. The container lid and body joint is sealed using a heat-shrinkable film and a wider heat-sensitive film. The wider heat-sensitive film covers the lid and container periphery. This prevents distortion of printed info when heated. The wider film area provides a visible display for container contents or advertising. After sealing, heat shrinking the film seals the joint. The wider heat-sensitive film remains visible for easy identification.

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