Machine and method for erecting a carton
CA 1185822 A · Owner: The Mead Corporation · Inventors: Making, Raymond A.; Mayer, Derek R.
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The invention provides a machine and method for erecting, from a collapsed condition to an erected condition a carton having a tray-like configuration. The machine comprises means for withdrawing a collapsed carton from a supply means for moving apart top and bottom wall panels of the carton to bring the carton into a tubular configuration means for, causing a first end closure panel at each end of the tubular structure to be brought into a position to close the ends of the tubular structure, means for causing a second end closure panel at each end of the tubular structure to be brought into overlapping relationship with respect to said first end closure panels, and means for causing …
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- Granted April 23, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 23, 2002.
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