Patent · US Expired

Bag spreaders

US4697403A · kind A · utility

23Cited by
5References
2Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 16, 1986
Grant dateOct 6, 1987
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2006

Classification

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

Abstract

An apparatus for flattening the horizontal seal area of a form-fill-seal pouch or bag comprising a pair of spreaders adapted to be located in the interior of the film pouch to stretch the film in the horizontal seal area to eliminate wrinkles in the film to insure an air-tight seal.

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