Tray loader

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2006-08-15

2006-08-15

Huynh, Louis (Department: 3721)

Package making

Methods

Filling preformed receptacle

C053S448000, C053S473000, C053S537000, C053S539000, C053S251000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07089717

ABSTRACT:
A method of loading a tray with at least one layer of items includes forming a plurality items into a group of items, moving the first group in a first generally horizontal direction so that the items are received through a top opening of the tray to form a layer of items that at least partially covers the upper surface of said base. The method also includes moving the tray loaded with the group of items in a generally vertical direction. The vertical direction may be downward. The tray may then be moved again in a horizontal direction. Also a system is provided to perform the aforesaid method.

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