Method and apparatus for registration of a seal and perforation on a plastic bag
CA 2173931 C · Owner: Gietman, Peter J. Jr. · Inventors: Nagel, Nicholas J.; Heindel, Kevin O.; Saindon, Stephen A.
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A method and apparatus for registration of a seal and perforation on a plastic bag include a drum for forming a seal on a continuous plastic film with respect to a registration mark on the film and a perforator/cutting station for forming a perforation on the film with respect to the location of the seal. This method and apparatus is used in a plastic bag making machine to produce bags of different lengths. A detector locates the registration mark printed on the film and the drum diameter may be adjusted to form the seal at a desired location on the film with respect to the registration mark. A seal detecting station locates the seal and a controller adjusts the speed of the …
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- Filed April 11, 1996 and granted October 29, 2002. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended April 11, 2016.
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