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Sealing machine and method

US5987856A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 31, 1997
Grant dateNov 23, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B43/267
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sealing machine and process for sealing loaded bags of a novel web of side connected bags are disclosed. The web is fed through the sealer by a pair of grooved main transport belts. A holding belt is disposed in the groove of an associated main belt and extends into the groove of the other main belt as the belts move through the seal station. Processes of transporting and sealing side connected bags are also disclosed.

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