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Applicator plate, apparatus and method

US11453516B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2017
Grant dateSep 27, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B27/04
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Aspects of the invention relate to an applicator plate (10) for use in an apparatus (80) for attaching a set of frangibly adjoined top engaging clips (110) to a group of articles ‘C’. The applicator plate (10) having a generally planar body; and a plurality of apertures (16a-26f) within the body. Each aperture (16a-26f) has a series of internal walls (16i-16x) arranged such that each aperture (16a-26f) has a polygonal shape.

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