Package making – Closing packages and filled receptacles – Separate closure applying
Reexamination Certificate
2008-02-12
2010-02-16
Gerrity, Stephen F (Department: 3721)
Package making
Closing packages and filled receptacles
Separate closure applying
C053S331500
Reexamination Certificate
active
07661245
ABSTRACT:
A capping device fits caps onto containers by applying an axial force to the caps as they are threaded onto the containers. The capping device utilizes a drive member rotatable about an operational axis for imparting rotation to a capper body slidably coupled to the drive member. A helical spring urges the capper body away from the drive member with a biasing force. A bearing mechanism allows relative free sliding movement of the capper body relative to the drive member. The bearing mechanism includes a plurality of bearing members. In one embodiment, the bearing members are bushings. In another embodiment, the bearing members are ball bearings.
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European Search Report dated Dec. 18, 2006; Application No. 06020817.0-1261; Applicant Adcor Industries, Inc.
ADCOR Industries, Inc.
Gerrity Stephen F
Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC
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