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Method for sealing a plastics lid to a container of plastics-coated paper board and apparatus for carrying out the method

US4217156A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 17, 1978
Grant dateAug 12, 1980
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2711/123
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and an apparatus used for sealing a plastics lid to a container of plastics-coated paper board, the lidded container at several locations in the area which the lid joins the container, being supplied with energy in the form of electromagnetic microwaves, and the energy being absorbed in the paper board to melt for welding of the lid to the container.

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