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Method and systems for in-mold labeling of irregularly shaped products

  • US 7,005,094 B2
  • Filed: 11/04/2002
  • Issued: 02/28/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/04/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for use in in-mold labeling to form an irregularly shaped part, the method comprising:

  • receiving at least one of text information and image information at a first computing unit;

    forming a mold using a mold cutter controlled by a second computing unit based on the at least one of text information and image information, the mold having a cavity, an interior surface, and at least one aligning characteristic on the interior surface;

    printing a label based on the at the least one of text information and image information for providing the at least one decoration;

    cutting the label from a sheet of paper using a label cutter controlled by a third computing unit based on the at least one of text information and image information;

    inserting the label into the cavity and aligning the label with the at least one aligning characteristic; and

    inserting moldable material into the mold to form the part and the label integral to each other.

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