Package making – Group forming of contents unit and subsequent or further... – Layer – stack – or column
Reexamination Certificate
2009-10-02
2011-11-01
Durand, Paul (Department: 3721)
Package making
Group forming of contents unit and subsequent or further...
Layer, stack, or column
C053S447000, C053S590000, C053S399000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08046978
ABSTRACT:
A machine for sleeving one or more packages of smoking articles is provided. The machine can provide a blank from a roll of continuous material and fold the blank around packages. The machine includes a sleeve folding station that can orient the blank to be folded around the packages. The sleeve folding station is also configured to permit at least one fold in the blank when the package is moved against the blank and into a pocket. The machine may include a bundling unit adapted to arrange packages into a bundle. The machine can include an adhesive applicator to apply adhesive to the blank so that when folded the blank can be attached to itself to form a sleeved package. Preferably, the machine includes a transfer wheel having a pocket for receiving the blank and bundle together, where upon rotation of the wheel the blank is folded around the bundle.
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Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Durand Paul
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
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