Package making – Means to open or erect receptacle
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-21
2008-01-29
Huynh, Louis (Department: 3721)
Package making
Means to open or erect receptacle
C053S230000, C099S450400
Reexamination Certificate
active
07322166
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is an apparatus and method for unwrapping a package of frangible articles bearing a wrapping material, the wrapping material having a rear portion and a forward tab, the forward tab adapted to open the wrapping material when pulled, the apparatus comprising: (a) a support member for supporting the package; (b) a grasping mechanism adapted to grasp the forward tab and to pull the forward tab so as to open the wrapping material; (c) an engaging mechanism adapted to grasp the rear portion and pull the wrapping material so as to remove the wrapping material from the frangible articles. The invention may be used in conjunction with standard confection filling, transport and packaging machinery and mechanisms.
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Gilcrest Roger A.
Huynh Louis
Norse Dairy Systems, Inc.
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