Package making – Methods – Filling preformed receptacle and closing
Reexamination Certificate
2008-09-12
2010-02-02
Truong, Thanh K (Department: 3721)
Package making
Methods
Filling preformed receptacle and closing
C053S468000, C053S476000, C053S284700
Reexamination Certificate
active
07654064
ABSTRACT:
Methods for forming packages from a web of preformed bags. In one exemplary method of forming packages from a web of preformed bags, a first bag is held open with air. A product is loaded into the first bag that is held open with air. An opening of the first bag is sealed. A next bag is indexed such that an opening of the next bag is proximate to an engagement member. The web is engaged with the engagement member. The web may be reverse indexed to pre-open the next bag. The web is disengaged by the engagement member. The next bag is opened with air for loading.
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Lerner Bernard
Riccardi Michael
Automated Packaging Systems, Inc.
Calfee Halter & Griswold LLP
Truong Thanh K
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