Khs Gmbh

Khs Ag

Bert Wenzlawski

Klaus Krämer

The invention relates to a vacuum pad for use on vacuum drums () of labeling machines for labeling bottles or like containers () with labels (), having a plurality of vacuum openings () provided at least on a partial area () of the vacuum pad () and formed by channels () that can have a vacuum applied thereto in the at least one partial area (), characterized in that the vacuum pad () is manufactured of a transparent material, such as a transparent plastic, at least in the partial area () comprising the vacuum openings and the channels ().

Vacuum pad and labeling machine

A labeling machine, a vacuum drum for use in a labeling machine, and a method of using a labeling machine having a vacuum drum. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. &#xa7;1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. &#xa7;1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading 'Abstract of the Disclosure.' The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

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Oer-Erkenschwick, Germany

Bert Wenzlawski