Flexible full package deflators and former

Details Flexible full package deflators and former Flexible full package deflators and former

2011-06-21

2011-06-21

Tawfik, Sameh H. (Department: 3721)

Package making

With contents treating

Reshaping

C053S433000, C053S512000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07963090

ABSTRACT:
A deflator apparatus for use in a form, fill and seal bagging machine to deflate excess air from and form a filled or partially filled package of bulk goods includes a first deflator having a plurality of first flexible bands that extends between a pair of first arms. The apparatus further includes a second deflator having at least one second flexible band that extends between a pair of second arms. The first and second deflators are spaced from one another and movable relative to one another to sandwich the package of bulk goods between the plurality of first flexible bands and the at least one second flexible band to remove excess air from the package and form the package.

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