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Method and apparatus for bundling an elongated article

CA 1324072 C · Owner: Ykk Corporation · Inventors: Kando, Akiyoshi

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In a bundling method and apparatus a relatively long, article is wound on a take-up reel and is then released onto a tray in a bundling unit located immediately below the take-up reel. On the tray, the wound article is compressed into a folded and flat posture by a pressor and, is then bundled with a bundling band.

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  • Granted November 9, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 9, 2010.
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FiledApril 2, 1987
GrantedNovember 9, 1993
Term endedNovember 9, 2010
Patent numberCA 1324072 C
Classification (IPC)B65B13/02 +2 more

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19881991199419972000200320062009Application filedApril 2, 1987Patent grantedNov 9, 1993Term endedNov 9, 2010

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