Package making – Closing packages and filled receptacles – Separate closure applying
Patent
1997-03-05
1998-12-29
Coan, James F.
Package making
Closing packages and filled receptacles
Separate closure applying
531332, 493 87, B65B 728, B67B 328
Patent
active
058529136
ABSTRACT:
An orientationally sensitive closure for mounting to a container in a specific orientation includes a closure body and a flange. A spout portion extends from one side of the flange and an orienting projection extends from a side of the flange opposite of the spout. The flange and spout can be coaxial with one another, with the spout centrally disposed thereon. The projection extends from the flange in a non-coaxial relation to the spout and flange. An apparatus for orienting the closure prior to mounting to a container includes a body defining inlet and outlet regions extending along a longitudinal axis of the body. Flange and projection receiving channels extend between the inlet and outlet regions. The flange channel defines a substantially straight-through path through the apparatus, along the longitudinal axis. The projection channel defines a path having at least two bends therein defining a portion generally transverse to the longitudinal axis. The closure rotates as it traverses through the apparatus to orient the closure so that a trailing edge of the closure adjacent the projection is last discharged from the apparatus.
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Peterson Glen John
Tuckner Ronald F.
Catania Michael A.
Coan James F.
Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance SA
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