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Poly-stretch bagger system with hocking pusher

US7178310B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2005
Grant dateFeb 20, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B43/36
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bagger system for enclosing poultry very tightly in a plastic bag, to reduce material costs, present a pleasing appearance, decrease leaks, and minimize distortion of the printed information on the bag. A grabber assembly is described, to grasp the legs of the poultry and guide the poultry into a bag in proper hocking position.

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