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Method for producing a flat bottom plastic bag

US4273550A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 30, 1979
Grant dateJun 16, 1981
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 30, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB31B2160/20
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flat-bottom bag is produced from a heat sealable tubular material having gusseted sides by clamping front and back walls in a central longitudinal region, flaring the gussets outward to about 180.degree. to provide a corner gusset tuck and refolding the gussets to their original position with the corner tucks in position between the gussets.

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