Shrink wrap and security tape opening apparatus and method

Details Shrink wrap and security tape opening apparatus and method Shrink wrap and security tape opening apparatus and method

2006-07-18

2006-07-18

Goodman, Charles (Department: 3724)

Cutting

Processes

C083S211000, C083S370000, C083S466100, C083S522120, C083S614000, C083S648000, C083S924000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07077040

ABSTRACT:
An efficient and safe device designed to perform the difficult task of opening tightly fitting Shrink Wrap plastic packaging material and security tape around a product or product case, particularly that used for the distribution of CD-ROM'S, DVD'S, videogames, and videotapes. The device quickly cuts a clean slit opening in the Shrink Wrap and security tape along the inserted edge of the packaged product. The cutting element of the device can be in the form of a wire or blade, and function via heating, mechanical cutting action, and/or ultrasonic vibration. A multiple-capacity alignment channel guides various shaped products into proper cutting position. Sensors may activate the cutting/slitting action, with adequate heat, vibration, and/or mechanical cutting being applied for a time period sufficiently long, or until sufficient temperature is reached, to cut through the Shrink Wrap material and security tape without damaging the underlying product or product case.

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