Package making – Methods – Filling preformed receptacle and closing
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-10
2006-01-10
Huynh, Louis (Department: 3721)
Package making
Methods
Filling preformed receptacle and closing
C053S251000, C053S278000, C053S299000, C053S475000, C053S485000, C141S145000, C141S237000, C141S250000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06983577
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method is disclosed for processing containers or other articles by using continuous rotation of processing heads in a circular path about a single vertical axis and controlling the processing heads to independently rotate about a swivel axis causing them to move in a straight-line path while the heads are lowered to engage a group of containers or articles arranged in parallel rows. In this manner, a higher production apparatus and method are provided which is simpler, more reliable, requires less floor space, and easy to reconfigure for different applications.
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Huynh Louis
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