Methods and systems for producing pressware
US12269234B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB31B2120/002
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for forming a pressware product comprises rollers, a scoring tool, a scoring station actuator, a forming tool, and a forming station actuator. The rollers pull the web along a path having an angle. The scoring tool receives the material from the rollers and includes a vertically shiftable scoring punch with an edge that extends about an outline of the pressware product and a striker plate. The scoring station actuator shifts the scoring tool to form a slot in the web. The forming tool receives the scored web and includes a vertically shiftable positive mold assembly and negative mold assembly. The forming station actuator shifts the positive mold assembly to press against the web and form the pressware product.
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