Apparatus for sealing a package

Details Apparatus for sealing a package Apparatus for sealing a package

2004-11-12

2010-02-23

Gerrity, Stephen F (Department: 3721)

Package making

Closing packages and filled receptacles

By means adapted to engage outturned seam of package cover

C053S373700, C053S479000, C053SDIG003, C493S133000, C493S209000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07665276

ABSTRACT:
The disclosure relates to an apparatus for sealing a package. The apparatus comprises a sealing unit and an abutment between which a number of material layers are disposed to be clamped and sealed and fused together, wherein the abutment is connected to at least one elongate element which extends in a direction from the abutment towards and past the sealing unit, the elongate elements, beyond the sealing unit are disposed to be connected to at least one first operating element, and an operating unit is disposed to apply a force between the sealing unit and the first operating element so that these are moved in a direction away from one another and so that the abutment and the sealing unit are moved in a direction towards one another.

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English language translation of Official Action dated Mar. 17, 2009 in corresponding Japanese Application No. 2006-541082.

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