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Method and apparatus for wrapping blocks of cheese

US4642969A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 27, 1985
Grant dateFeb 17, 1987
Priority date—
Expiry dateMar 27, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B25/068
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Blocks of cheese are entubed in relatively thin plastic film wrapping material that is heat shrinkable and sealable. According to the method and apparatus, the entubed blocks of cheese are heated to tightly shrink the wrap onto the blocks of cheese to drive air out from between the cheese and the film wrap to provide for good shelf-life and to maintain flavor and other qualities of the product.

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