Apparatus and method for bagging an item

Details Apparatus and method for bagging an item Apparatus and method for bagging an item

2006-01-10

2006-01-10

Gerrity, Stephen F. (Department: 3721)

Package making

Methods

Filling preformed receptacle

C053S430000, C053S473000, C053S576000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06983578

ABSTRACT:
A bagging apparatus including a main portion having a tube section and a flared section with a wide opening. The apparatus preferably includes a device configured to mount the apparatus on a stationary structure, and a receptacle configured to fit over a receptacle receiving portion on an exterior surface of the tube section adjacent an opening thereof. A method is provided that allows for the insertion of an item into a receptacle using the bagging apparatus. The method includes the step of positioning a receptacle over an exterior surface of the tube section adjacent an opening thereof. The item is inserted within the flared section of the bagging apparatus via the wide opening. The item is then slid through a narrow opening of the flared section, through the tube section, and within the receptacle. The method further includes the step of aligning the item at a predetermined orientation within the receptacle.

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