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Seam sealing device and technique

US4437853A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 19, 1981
Grant dateMar 20, 1984
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 19, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B9/20
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention includes a heating element which is secured to a rigid member and which is located so that when a plastic like material is being formed into a package or bag, by effecting a seam along the side of the package, the inside of said side seam will be heated, in addition to said outside of said side seam to help provide a better sealed seam.

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