Lid storage and application device
US10507941B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B67/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A stand-alone manually operated device for capping a filled beverage container with a lid. Lids are staged within the apparatus in a bulk storage queue and are individually transferred from a bulk storage queue and applied to a beverage container by physical contact to the application mechanism. The mechanism ensures the sealing rim of the lid is completely engaged on the beverage container without human contact on hygienic surfaces. Once the operator disengages, the mechanism automatically retracts to a resting position and the next lid is engaged.
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