Straw attaching apparatus
September 28, 2018. 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 3144976 3812572 3851441 Straw dispenser Machine for the application of suction tubes to packing containers Method and apparatus for separating and feeding wrapped articles from a continuous dispenser sheet Method for the application of suction tubes to packing containers Apparatus for heat-attaching articles in a production line Device for bonding an article to a commodity Machinery and method for attaching drinking straws in protective coverings to beverage containers InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 162203 filed on 09/28/1998US Classes:53/410, Forming a cover adjunct or application of a cover adjunct to a cover53/133.1, Adjunct comprising provision to allow access to contents, e.g., spout, straw, drain, opening, etc.53/133.2, Fitment to dispense flowable contents, e.g., spout53/136.1, Applied to package53/168SELECTIVE OR ALTERNATE SUPPLY OF PLURAL COVERS AND/OR PLURAL CONTENTSExaminersPrimary: Moon, DanielAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassB65B 061/00Foreign Application Priority Data1997-10-16 DEAbstractA straw attaching apparatus for attaching straws to beverage-filled sheet bags, the apparatus comprising a transportation means for transporting the beverage-filled sheet bags, a supply means for supplying a straw stripe to the beverage-filled sheet bags, and a pressing means for respectively pressing a straw to a beverage-filled sheet bag, and a corresponding method. A second supply means is provided for supplying a second straw stripe, with a control unit matching the speeds and operational sequences of the transportation means of the first and second supply means such that the first supply means attaches straws to the first, third, fifth . . . sheet bag supplied, and the second supply means attaches straws to the second, fourth, sixth . . . sheet bag supplied.Field of SearchAdjunct comprising provision to allow access to contents, e.g., spout, straw, drain, opening, etc.Fitment to dispense flowable contents, e.g., spout Applied to package From plural or different supply sources Diverse forms or shapes of units SELECTIVE OR ALTERNATE SUPPLY OF PLURAL COVERS AND/OR PLURAL CONTENTS PLURAL LINE PACKAGING Plural filling stations and/or contents sources for single receptacle Diverse forms or shapes of units Article and fluent material Forming a cover adjunct or application of a cover adjunct to a cover Of diverse contents (e.g., can and coupon) With diverse contents | |
