Package making – Methods – Applying a partial cover
Patent
1993-07-08
1995-09-19
Coan, James F.
Package making
Methods
Applying a partial cover
531394, 53209, 53221, 53414, 53464, B65B 1118, B65B 4900, B65B 5100
Patent
active
054507073
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for forming a cover about an article and for automatically fastening the cover to the article, and optionally for automatically placing a label on the covered article. The article may be an article such as a potted plant and the cover may be a decorative cover. The apparatus includes a platform and a conveyable cover forming assembly. A sheet of material can be supported in a position generally over the opening. The article can be pushed into the cover forming assembly, causing the sheet to be formed into a cover about the article. The apparatus also comprises a tying device for automatically applying a band or fastener about a portion of the outer surface of the covered article for fastening the cover about the article after the sheet is formed into a cover about the article.
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Straeter Joseph G.
Weder Donald E.
Coan James F.
Highland Supply Corporation
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