Universal labeling and container inflation apparatus
US5503706A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 7, 1993 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1768
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An inflation apparatus is described for a labeling machine for placing labels on containers. A sealing element seals the opening of a container whereby the sealing element covers the opening without substantial insertion of the sealing element into the opening in the container. A wall in the sealing element defines an opening through the sealing element for passing an inflation gas through the sealing element and into the container. A gas supply and conduit are provided for connecting the gas supply to the opening in the sealing element. The invention is particularly suited to in-line labeling machines.
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