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Vertical form-fill-seal process and machine with product catching device

CA 1299993 C · Owner: Taylor, Monroe F. · Inventors: Taylor, Monroe F.

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A vertical form fill, and seal process and apparatus for individually packaging easily bruised articles of product such as apples pears, tomatoes, etc. by catching each article as it is dropped through a tube of thermoplastic, heat sealable film and simultaneously sealing and severing the tube below the caught article without the article forceably contacting the hot seal or striking the heat sealing means.

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  • Granted May 5, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 5, 2009.
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FiledMay 25, 1987
GrantedMay 5, 1992
Term endedMay 5, 2009
Patent numberCA 1299993 C
Classification (IPC)B65B9/20 +2 more

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19881991199419972000200320062009Application filedMay 25, 1987Patent grantedMay 5, 1992Term endedMay 5, 2009

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