Process for automating the attachment of a clip to a product

Details Process for automating the attachment of a clip to a product Process for automating the attachment of a clip to a product

2005-11-01

2005-11-01

Smith, Scott A. (Department: 3721)

Package making

Methods

Forming a cover adjunct or application of a cover adjunct to...

C053S139200, C053S133400

Reexamination Certificate

active

06959523

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a process for automating the positioning and fastening of a clip to a pouch. The system describes automated assembly of first and second clip members having ends, clamping surfaces, latching components, and hinge components with a product. Each of the clip members are loaded into feed mechanisms and mechanically manipulated into desired orientations. The clip members are dispensed in aligned, spaced apart relation with their clamping surfaces, latching components, and hinge components disposed one toward the other with the product situated between the clamping surfaces. The invention also relates to a product created by the automated assembly of clip members with a product.

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