Method and apparatus for folding a napkin around an eating utens

Details Method and apparatus for folding a napkin around an eating utens Method and apparatus for folding a napkin around an eating utens

1997-05-27

2000-02-15

Johnson, Linda

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53211, 53215, 53216, B65B 3554, B65B 1104

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060239085

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for rolling a napkin around silverware. The device comprises a housing having a conveyor belt system for advancing a napkin therethrough along a substantially horizontal path. As the napkin traverses said path, it contacts a folding belt which causes a corner of the napkin to be folded back onto itself. A knife, fork or other piece of silverware is delivered from storage bins in timed relation to the movement of the napkin to ensure placement thereon. The napkin and silverware then contact a rapidly moving rolling belt which rolls the napkin around the silverware. The rolled napkin and silverware are then transported out of the housing and on to an external holding bin.

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