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Apparatus and method for printing and dispensing a web

US8186896B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 2007
Grant dateMay 29, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B2210/02
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for dispensing a web from a plurality of rolls of serrated bags, includes first and second web printer/web feeders, each adapted to advance and print first and second webs from a first and second roll of serrated bags respectively, the first and second web printer/web feeders including a first and second printer, and a first and second set of nip rollers respectively; first and second accumulator guide plates located downstream of the first and second printers; a set of dispensing nip rollers located downstream of the first and second accumulator guide plates; a web accumulation area; a web sensor for sensing an end of the first or second web; a first and second seal sensing device; a dispensing guide plate located downstream of the web sensor; and a bag handling mechanism for advancing a leading bag to a bag loader.

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