Packaging apparatus and methods

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2006-11-14

2006-11-14

Gerrity, Stephen F. (Department: 3721)

Package making

Methods

Filling preformed receptacle

C198S460100, C700S112000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07134258

ABSTRACT:
A packaging system includes a transport defined by a linear motor driving independent elements in a path to carry out a packaging function. The elements are driven independently of other elements in the path and are driven by the linear motor in a section of the path under the influence of an external axis signal from an operably adjoining packaging function to register and synchronize the elements in position and time with a moving component or event of the adjoining function in a downstream direction. Method and apparatus are disclosed.

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