Apparatus and method for creating easy to open packages
US7331153B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D75/5844
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A product packaging apparatus that includes a notch former and a tab setter for creating an integrated tab on a product package. The notch former and tab setter are capable of forming a tab or an exposed area at any location of the product package, including creating a tab or an exposed area adjacent a longitudinal edge of the package. The notch former and the tab setter allow a tab to be created that has a length that extends beyond the longitudinal edge of the package. As a result, the present invention is capable of generating simple, easy to open packages that may also be re-used for re-mailing purposes.
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