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Split crimper for heat sealing packaging material

US8387344B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2012
Grant dateMar 5, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49002
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A split crimper for use in a crimping assembly for engaging and heat sealing overlapping layers of a packaging material includes a first crimper portion having a crimping surface and a second crimper portion that is secured to the first crimper portion to form a crimper. Portions of the first and second crimper portions cooperate to define an interior cavity, and a heating element is disposed completely within the interior cavity.

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