Temporary package and method

Details Temporary package and method Temporary package and method

2005-04-05

2005-04-05

Foster, Jim (Department: 3728)

Special receptacle or package

For plural beverage-type receptacles

C206S460000, C206S497000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06874633

ABSTRACT:
A temporary packaging method and a resultant package are provided for comprising temporarily bonding containers on a flat base member to stabilize the containers for further packaging, the method comprising the steps of providing a base member, providing containers, temporarily bonding the containers to the base member with a hot melt adhesive, advancing the base member with containers through the packaging or handling system so that further processing of the containers may optionally be effected, encapsulating the base member and bonded containers with a plastic shrink film to complete the package, followed by release of the containers from the bond to base member within minutes after shrink wrapping, with the adhesive remaining bonded to the base member.

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