Presses – Binding – Methods
Reexamination Certificate
2009-05-04
2010-11-30
Nguyen, Jimmy T (Department: 3725)
Presses
Binding
Methods
C100S003000, C100S008000, C100S011000, C100S026000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07841272
ABSTRACT:
Bale strap assemblies for strapping a pressed bale are discussed herein. The bale strap assemblies may include a strap positioning assembly having a plurality of strap assemblies and a return chute assembly having a plurality of return chutes for returning straps to the strap assemblies for strapping the pressed bale. The strap position assembly and return chute assembly incorporate cylinders to move between different positions during a strapping cycle. Exemplary embodiments include provisions for accommodating a press turntable of a down packer and registration means for providing a greater number of straps to strap a bale than a corresponding number of strap assemblies.
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Actis Bradley Paul
Jaenson Howard W.
H.W.J. Designs for Agribusiness
Klein O'Neill & Singh, LLP
Nguyen Jimmy T
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