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System for low cost dispensing of soft packaged articles

US5016778A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 1988
Grant dateMay 21, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F11/16
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method is provided for low cost dispensing of soft packaged articles. The soft packaged articles each include an internally positioned forming member. The forming members and articles are enclosed in heat shrinked material so that each soft packaged article is uniformly shaped above and below the forming member. A dispenser for holding and dispensing one soft packaged article at a time is also provided.

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