Dual mode strapper and methods

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2008-01-29

2008-01-29

Gerrity, Stephen F. (Department: 3721)

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Applying a partial cover

C053S439000, C053S530000, C053S585000, C053S589000, C100S003000, C100S009000, C100S014000, C100S026000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07322168

ABSTRACT:
A dual mode strapper for strapping an article with a strap-forming mechanism is capable of selectively operating in a first mode to pre-form an endless pre-formed strap of a predetermined length at least slightly greater than an initial perimeter of the article to be strapped, and in a second mode to apply strapping material directly to the article to be strapped and thereafter form the strapping material into an endless directly applied strap around the article. The strapper may also include a pre-formed strap holding area adjacent the strap-forming mechanism that extends at least partially around an opening in which the article is received. When the strapper is operating in the first mode, the pre-formed strap holding area receives the pre-formed strap and maintains it in spaced-apart relation from the article before dispensing it from the holding area onto the article to be strapped.

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