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Film guide system

CA 1296987 C · Owner: Posey, John L. · Inventors: Posey, John L.

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A guide system for improving the orientation of a web of film as it passes around a fill tube structure in a form, fill, seal packaging machine is provided. The guide system comprises at least two members removably coupled to the fill tube structure and so constructed and arranged that they increase the cross-sectional perimeter of the fill tube structure when they are secured thereto. The members cooperating with the fill tube structure to stretch the web of film as it passes around the fill tube structure. An improved apparatus for attaching fitments to a web of film and method is also provided.

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  • Granted March 10, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 10, 2009.
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FiledJune 21, 1988
GrantedMarch 10, 1992
Term endedMarch 10, 2009
Patent numberCA 1296987 C
Classification (IPC)B65B61/18 +2 more

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1989199219951998200120042007Application filedJune 21, 1988Patent grantedMarch 10, 1992Term endedMarch 10, 2009

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