Package making – With cover-adjunct application or formation – Adjunct comprising provision to allow access to contents,...
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-01
2011-03-01
Harmon, Christopher (Department: 3721)
Package making
With cover-adjunct application or formation
Adjunct comprising provision to allow access to contents,...
C053S451000, C053S133100, C053S551000, C493S212000, C493S213000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07895811
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for positioning and attaching a plurality of fitments to a film includes a guiding device for guiding a plurality of fitments; an attaching device for attaching the fitments to the film; a means for advancing the attached fitments and film; and an indexing device for indexing the fitments, the indexing device including a spring housing, a spring, and a fastener, the indexing device being configured such that when a first fitment has been attached to the film and then advances past the indexing device, the spring controllably releases the first fitment, and a second fitment is advanced into attaching position. A process and vertical form/fill/seal apparatus are also disclosed.
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Cryovac Inc.
Harmon Christopher
Quatt Mark B.
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