ULTRASONICALLY WELDED LABEL SYSTEMS AND METHODS
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1. A label, comprising:
- a first layer;
a second layer ultrasonically welded to the first layer; and
at least one radio frequency identification (“
RFID”
) inlay disposed between the first layer and the second layer.
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Abstract
Systems and methods of using ultrasonic welding to form labels with RFID tags are disclosed. The methods can be useful for the production of a large volume of labels such as production with roll-to-roll processing. The labels can be useful for consumer products such as garments. The present invention discloses in one embodiment, a label having a first and second printed fabric label layer such that a radio frequency identification (RFID) inlay is disposed between the two printed fabric layers
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20 Claims
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1. A label, comprising:
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a first layer; a second layer ultrasonically welded to the first layer; and at least one radio frequency identification (“
RFID”
) inlay disposed between the first layer and the second layer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A roll-to-roll label processing apparatus, comprising:
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a lamination roll configured to receive a first printed fabric label layer, an RFID inlay, and a second printed fabric label layer, and press the RFID inlay between the first printed fabric label layer and the second printed fabric label layer to form a joined label; and one or more ultrasonic welders configured to ultrasonically weld portions of the second printed fabric label layer to the first printed fabric layer against one or more corresponding rotary anvils to form an continuous web of labels. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method, comprising:
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receiving, by a lamination roll, a first printed fabric label layer, a plurality of RFID inlays, and a second printed fabric label layer; joining, by the lamination roll, the first printed fabric label layer, the plurality of RFID inlays, and the second printed fabric label layer; and ultrasonically welding, by an ultrasonic welder, portions of the second printed fabric layer to the first printed fabric label layer to seal one or more RFID inlays between the first printed fabric layer and the second printed fabric layer to form a continuous web of individual labels each including at least one RFID inlay. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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