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Cushioning conversion machine and method

US5803893A · kind A · utility

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50Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateSep 8, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB31D2205/0082
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cushioning conversion machine for converting a sheet-like stock material into a cushioning product. The machine includes a forming assembly which forms the sheet-like stock material into a three-dimensional strip of dunnage; a stock supply assembly which supplies the stock material to the forming assembly; a feed assembly which feeds the stock material through the forming assembly; and a cutting assembly which cuts the strip of dunnage into sections of a desired length. The machine's housing at least partially encloses the forming assembly, the feed assembly, and the cutting assembly. The machine further comprises a stand including a support to which the housing is mounted and a base extending from the support to which the stock supply assembly is mounted.

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