Apparatus for separating plastic containers
CA 1049396 A · Owner: Ethyl Development Corporation · Inventors: Schultz, Donald F. (Jr.)
Overview
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An apparatus for separating two blow-molded plastic, containers which are joined at their necks is disclosed. The apparatus receives the joined plastic containers between at least three sets of rollers which grip and rotate the bottles. At least one circular knife is moved into engagement with the rotating bottles to separate them at their necks by cutting. The rollers and knife are actuated through a series of cams.
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- Granted February 27, 1979. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 27, 1996.
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