Apparatus for heat-shrinking film onto an open-topped container

Details Apparatus for heat-shrinking film onto an open-topped container Apparatus for heat-shrinking film onto an open-topped container

2008-07-08

2008-07-08

Gerrity, Stephen F (Department: 3721)

Package making

Apparatus for contraction of cover by stretching or shrinking

By heat shrinking

C053S329300, C053S329500

Reexamination Certificate

active

07395645

ABSTRACT:
A system for heat-shrinking a film onto an open-topped container is provided, including at least one reflective cup having a reflective interior surface, and at least one radiant energy source. The reflective cup and the radiant energy source may be rotationally mounted. The interior surface of the reflective cup has at least an elliptical portion and a parabolic portion.

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