Package making – Methods – Closing package or filled receptacle
Patent
1991-04-15
1992-05-12
Culver, Horace M.
Package making
Methods
Closing package or filled receptacle
53479, 53 51, 53 75, 53 76, 533738, 533748, 53449, 156293, 156351, B65B 5708, B65B 5114, B65B 4118
Patent
active
051116413
ABSTRACT:
A novel method and apparatus for sealing an inner pouch containing surgical instruments and/or elements in an outer breather pouch is provided. The method involves sequentially transporting a series of open inner pouches contained in an outer breather pouch to a viewing station wherein positioning data is obtained concerning the precise location of the inner pouch relative to a base position. Thereafter positioning data is transmitted to a sealing apparatus which adjustably positions a sealing means to consistently seal the inner pouch through the outer pouch material. The apparatus includes viewing mechanisms for determining the position of an inner pouch disposed in an outer pouch relative to a base position. Adjustable sealing apparatus communicates with the viewing mechanism to receive positioning information relating to the inner pouch. Based on this information the viewing apparatus is adjusted so as to be able to effect accurate sealing of the inner pouch disposed within the outer pouch.
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Brown David L.
Malinowski Stanley J.
Barrese Rocco S.
Bremer Thomas R.
Culver Horace M.
Dilworth Peter G.
United States Surgical Corporation
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