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Hybrid filling system

US7914364B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 14, 2009
Grant dateMar 29, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA22C11/0209
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for encasing food products in film is described. The system comprises a mixer, a sealer in fluid communication with the mixer, a swivel mounted to a downstream side of the sealer, a stuffing horn mounted to a downstream side of the swivel, and a clipper. The stuffing horn is movable from a first position adjacent to said clipper, to a second position remote from said clipper.

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