Method for packaging an elongated item
US6606839B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2301/414326
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rolling apparatus including a first elongated projection, and a second elongated projection connected to a rotatably mounted shaft. The shaft is attached to a crank, motor or other device that can be used to manually or automatically rotate the shaft about an axis. A leading end of an elongated sheet of material is positioned between the elongated projections, and the elongated projections are then rotated with respect to one another about the axis of the shaft to form a rolled item. The rolled item is removed from the elongated projections by sliding the rolled item in a direction parallel to the axis. The rolled item is then inserted within an open end of a receptacle. Alternatively, the receptacle is slid over the rolled item following the rolling procedure, and prior to removal of the rolled item from the projections. Then the rolled item with the receptacle is slid smoothly off the elongated projections for further processing or sealing of the receptacle. Alternatively, a method is provided for packaging the item following the removal of the rolled item from the elongated projections using a bagging apparatus that includes a main portion having a tube section and a flared se…
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