Container closer

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2008-07-22

2008-07-22

Huynh, Louis K (Department: 3721)

Package making

Closing packages and filled receptacles

Separate closure applying

C053S324000, C053S328000, C100S902000

Reexamination Certificate

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11383090

ABSTRACT:
A closer for pressing a lid onto a container includes a presser foot mounted for reciprocating movement into and out of force applying engagement with the lid; an actuator moveable between retracted and extended positions; and a force multiplying assembly disposed in operative relationship intermediate the presser foot and the actuator for multiplying an input force from the actuator to a predetermined maximum lid pressing force at the extended position.

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