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Packaging machine for bedding products

US7383676B1 · kind B1 · utility

17Cited by
45References
11Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 10, 2006
Grant dateJun 10, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B9/026
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A packaging machine for packaging a product. The machine has a frame for supporting the product and a source of packaging material for supplying packaging material into a position to be engaged by and at least partially surround the product. At least one upper sealing assembly is adapted to move between an actuated position and a non-actuated position. The upper sealing assembly comprises at least one sealing element for forming a seal along adjacent edges of the packaging material. At least one lower sealing assembly is adapted for cooperating engagement with the upper sealing assembly in its actuated position. The at least one upper and lower sealing assemblies are positioned for clamping engagement of the packaging material therebetween for forming the seal when the upper sealing assembly is moved to its actuated position in engagement with the lower sealing assembly.

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