Method and apparatus for manufacture of wicketed bags with an encapsulated article and the bags formed thereby
Patent 5249409 Issued on October 5, 1993. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 2, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
June 2, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2964892 3789570 3807122 3868807 Machine for automatically filling and sealing bags Bag structure and method of producing Packaging method and apparatus Automatic method and apparatus for packing stockings or the like Newspaper bagging method and apparatus Method and apparatus for packeting objects in a chain of bags Patent #: 4945713 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 892203 filed on 06/02/1992US Classes:53/459, Bag, tube, center-folded web53/253, Rotary53/284.7, Receptacle comprising bag53/385.1, Including means to apply air blast53/468, Opening prior to filling and closing53/469, Flexible, expandable receptacle (e.g., bag, tube)53/572Filled before removal from magazineExaminersPrimary: Sipos, JohnAssistant: Moon, Daniel Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassB65B 043/26AbstractA wicket of bags are joined to a common header. Each of the bags has an open pocket formed on the front side. The bags are placed front side down on a support surface. The top most back of the wicket is turned over to expose the front side while being transferred to a sealing station. The sample is placed in the pocket, the pocket is sealed and the bag removed. The remaining bags of the wicket are filled with samples in a similar manner. These steps are accomplished without removing any of the bags from the common header.Field of SearchWith movement of receptacle to or from filling stationRotary With retractible, collapsible or separable portion to permit withdrawal or to dump contents Receptacle comprising bag Means to open bag Including means to apply air blast Including means to apply suction Bag, tube, center-folded web Opening prior to filling and closing Flexible, expandable receptacle (e.g., bag, tube) With diverse contents Opening only Magazine Filled before removal from magazine With vertical stacking of product | |
