Method and device for filling and closing a package
Patent 5606847 Issued on March 4, 1997. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 30, 2015. 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 30, 2015. 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 3491510 Dry toner cartridge system and method of filling same Method of aseptic packaging and closing containers Packaging mechanism Patent #: 5272854 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 481304 filed on 06/30/1995US Classes:53/471, With separate closure attaching (e.g., cap or plug)53/268, With common fill-close stations53/281, With separate closure53/298, Blank cut-off only53/329.5, With means to trim excess cover53/478, Separate closure53/487With preliminary closure shapingExaminersPrimary: Sipos, JohnAssistant: Paradiso, John Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassB67B 003/28Foreign Application Priority Data1993-01-20 CHAbstractA method for filling and closing a package which is initially open on its upper side and has sealable plastic material about the periphery (2) of that side. The package is first conveyed to a location (6), where it is filled. Thereafter, a covering foil sheet (12) is sealed to periphery (2) to cover the open side. The package is brought to a standstill at the filling location (6), and filled through an opening (11) in a strip of the covering foil (7). The strip of covering foil (7) is then moved in a direction (10) lateral to the direction of conveyance (5) of the package, until the open side of package (1) is covered by the foil strip (7). A foil cover piece is then punched from the foil strip (7), leaving a new opening (11), and is sealed to the periphery (2) of the open side of the package (1). The sealed package (1) is then moved from filling location (6) by the conveyor belt (4). The strip of covering foil (7), with the new opening (11), remains stationary until the filling and sealing operation upon the next package (1).Field of SearchSeparate closureWith preliminary closure shaping With separate closure attaching (e.g., cap or plug) Adapted to engage flange (e.g., outturned seam) of package cover With means to trim excess cover With separate closure With common fill-close stations Cutting and/or shaping means Concentric with or at infeed of closure Blank cut-off only | |
