Package making – Methods – Applying a partial cover
Patent
1993-07-07
1996-01-09
Johnson, Linda
Package making
Methods
Applying a partial cover
53414, 53415, 53580, 531386, B65B 1100, B65B 5108
Patent
active
054818508
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for forming a cover about an article and for fastening the cover to the article, and optionally for placing a label on the covered article. The article may be an article such as a potted plant and the cover may be a decorative cover. The apparatus comprises a rotatable platform having at least one opening sized to receive the article. At least portions of a sheet of material are supported in a position generally over the opening. A cover forming assembly having contacting portions for contacting the sheet of material is disposed in the opening in the support surface. The apparatus also comprises a tying device for automatically applying a band or fastener about a portion of the outer surface of the covered article for fastening the cover about the article when the platform is rotated into a fastening position.
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Carmody James G.
Fantz Paul
Leider M. James
Straeter Joseph G.
Straeter William F.
Highland Supply Corporation
Johnson Linda
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