Method of packaging product units and a package of product units
US9821923B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D85/07
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A package of product units includes an entirely wrapped first product unit including a first product unit completely enveloped in a cover. An entirely wrapped second product unit (i) includes a second product unit completely enveloped in a cover and (ii) is disposed adjacent to the wrapped first product unit. A band disposed around the wrapped first product unit and the wrapped second product unit creates a secured product arrangement A wrapper completely envelopes the band, the wrapped first product unit, and the wrapped second product unit of the secured product arrangement to create a wrapped secured product arrangement, such that the wrapper directly contacts the band The wrapped secured product arrangement consists essentially of wrapped product units, the band, and the wrapper. The cover of the first product unit, the cover of the second product unit, the band, and the wrapper each comprises a plastic material.
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