Package making – Methods – Group forming of contents into a unit
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-04
2005-01-04
Kim, Eugene (Department: 3721)
Package making
Methods
Group forming of contents into a unit
C053S229000, C053S415000, C053S466000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06837028
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus that wraps dinner flatware in a paper napkin in an automated manner and secures it with a paper label is disclosed. The invention includes input hoppers for knives, forks, spoons, and napkins which are located on the front and top part of the unit. Additionally, a roll of paper napkins and a roll of securing paper labels are provided on top with their own automatic dispensing means. A plastic cover secures the entire top of the invention to protect it from dust and dirt as well as accidental contact during operation. Internal mechanisms then take one of each piece of flatware and fold and roll it in a napkin. The completed napkin unit then drops out the bottom of the invention, where it is collected for use. The invention is capable of processing up to 50 sets of flatware during one operating run. The use of the invention provides time and labor savings to restaurants and other eating establishments while producing rolled flatware secured in a paper napkin in fast and sanitary manner.
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Miano Mario L.
Nelson Kevin W.
Desai Hemant M.
Gugliotta John D.
Kim Eugene
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