Bulge reducer for gable top package

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2007-05-08

2008-11-04

Desai, Hemant M (Department: 3721)

Package making

Means to fill and close preformed receptacle

C053S510000, C053S527000, C053S529000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07444794

ABSTRACT:
A bulge reducer is configured for use on a form, fill and seal packaging machine for gable top packages. The machine has a drive element and plurality of discrete package carriers for conveying the packages along a conveyance path through the machine. The bulge reducer includes a drive member operably connected to the machine station chain. A reciprocating member is operably connected to the drive member for the reciprocation toward and away from the conveyance path. The reciprocating member contacts one of the package side walls as the package moves along the conveyance path to exert an inward force on and urge the side wall inwardly of the package.

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