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Apparatuses and methods for producing containers

US8973341B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2009
Grant dateMar 10, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/19
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The apparatus includes an operating unit, which can be a welding unit for welding a closing film to an edge zone of a containing element or a separating unit for separating containing elements from portions of sheet material. The apparatus includes a control unit programmed to enable the operating unit to selectively process a continuous strip of containing elements or discrete groups of containing elements.

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