Method and apparatus for forming a bale having substantially...

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2005-04-28

2010-06-08

Self, Shelley (Department: 3725)

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C100S005000, C100S029000

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07730832

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method are described for forming a bale having substantially flat upper and lower surfaces. Also described is a bale having substantially flat upper and lower surfaces, which can be safely stacked vertically for transportation and storage purposes. The apparatus comprises upper and lower platens having a protruding surface for compressing the upper and lower surfaces, respectively, of a compressible material.

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