Package making – Methods – Forming or partial forming a receptacle and subsequent filling
Reexamination Certificate
2009-01-20
2010-10-12
Huynh, Louis K (Department: 3721)
Package making
Methods
Forming or partial forming a receptacle and subsequent filling
C053S469000, C053S058000, C053S503000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07810301
ABSTRACT:
In accordance with the principles of the present invention, an ice-bagging apparatus and method are provided. The apparatus comprises an ice maker for making ice and hopper for receiving the ice from the ice maker. The apparatus further includes a drawer system, operatively associated with the hopper, for measuring the ice and delivering of the ice. The drawer system includes top door and drawer. A bag delivery mechanism for placing the ice in a bag is also included, with the bag delivery mechanism including a bag supply mechanism, a blower engaged to open the mouth of the bag to receive the product, and a sealer that seals the open mouth of the bag once the bag is filled with the ice. A control device is included that manages and monitors the drawer and bag delivery mechanism and allows transmission of the collected data to the Internet.
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Haynes and Boone LLP
Huynh Louis K
Reddy Ice Corporation
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