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Method and apparatus for producing lids with tear tabs

CA 1233355 A · Owner: Alcan Ohler G.M.B.H. · Inventors: Stenzel, Peter

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The invention relates to a procedure and device for producing square lids with tear tabs at each corner from a web of foil using a cutting device to cut an incision right through to the edge of the foil web, a folding tool to fold the areas of foil on both sides of the cutting plane of the cutting device back on themselves to form the tear tabs, and a cut-off device to cut the foil web into lengths to form the lids. It is the object of the invention to develop a procedure and device of the kind mentioned above in such a way that the lids can be produced with the minimum of design-related and procedural effort without impairing their tear-off characteristics. This goal is achieved by …

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  • Granted March 1, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 1, 2005.
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FiledMarch 7, 1985
GrantedMarch 1, 1988
Term endedMarch 1, 2005
Patent numberCA 1233355 A
Classification (IPC)B31B50/14 +1 more

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1986198819901992199419961998200020022004Application filedMarch 7, 1985Patent grantedMarch 1, 1988Term endedMarch 1, 2005

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