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Former for form, fill and seal packaging machine

US4710157A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 25, 1986
Grant dateDec 1, 1987
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB31B2160/10
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A form, fill and seal apparatus for producing flexible containers having fitments located at one end of the container. The invention provides a former for folding into a tubular shape a substantially flat web of film with attached fitments. The former includes a substantially V-shaped member, an elongated member secured to the V-shaped member, and a U-shaped member. The V-shaped member, elongated member, the U-shaped member cooperate to fold the substantially flat web of film to bring opposite longitudinal portions thereof into aligned relationship.

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