Avery Dennison has patented a method and system for integrating woven RFID labels into garment seams during stitching. The process utilizes an overlock machine with a guide system to automatically insert and encode the RFID tags, ensuring they are securely embedded within the fabric layers. GlobalData’s report on Avery Dennison gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Avery Dennison, Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tape was a key innovation area identified from patents. Avery Dennison's grant share as of July 2024 was 61%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Inserting rfid labels into garment seams during stitching
The granted patent US12073274B2 outlines a system and method for integrating a wireless communication device, specifically an RFID inlay, into the seams of materials using an overlock machine. The system comprises an overlock machine, an RFID encoder, and a guide system designed to facilitate the insertion of labels containing the RFID inlays into the edge regions of the materials being stitched. The guide system may include various configurations, such as channels for supporting labels, mechanisms for separating individual labels, and support structures for rolls or stacks of labels. The RFID encoder is positioned within a read/write range to encode the RFID inlays before they are stitched into the material, ensuring that the labels are securely contained within the seam.
Additionally, the patent describes a method for executing this process, which involves encoding the RFID inlay, placing the label into the edge region of the material, and using the overlock machine to stitch the layers together. The method allows for the advancement of labels from either a roll or a stack, with provisions for separating individual labels as needed. The design ensures that the RFID inlay is positioned appropriately between the layers of material, enhancing the integration of the wireless communication device into the garment or fabric. The apparatus also includes features for supporting the labels and advancing them for placement, further streamlining the process of embedding RFID technology into textile products.
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