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Shrink wrap packaging system with an ultrasonic side sealer

US5519983A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 1993
Grant dateMay 28, 1996
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S53/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A shrink wrap packaging system has an ultrasonic side sealer. The ultrasonic side sealer contemporaneously slits and welds together at least two separate layers of shrink wrap film. The ultrasonic side sealer is useful in in-line shrink wrap packaging equipment in which a continuous side seal or weld is required to wrap shrink wrap completely around one or more packaged items.

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