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Method and apparatus for capping, evacuating and folding collapsible plastic containers

US6523330B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 12, 2001
Grant dateFeb 25, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB67B3/00
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for automated leak testing, capping, labelling, evacuating and loading collapsible plastic containers in bulk into magazine clips for subsequent handling operations is provided. The apparatus is compact and intergrated, defining discrete stations for each stated method step.

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