System and method for including inserts with goods during automated packaging
CA 2456831 A1 · Owner: Noel, Raymond E. Jr. · Inventors: Dharssi, Fatehali T.; Marshall, Broam; Klinefelter, Dale Lee
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An insert delivery system for use with an automated packaging machine. The system is used to include coupons (320) and the like with products (322) being automatically packaged, such as sliced loaf bread. The system comprises an insert delivery tray, cart conveyor (316) or carousel and magazine , combination a feeder mechanism (331), and an insert placer (318) configured to select an insert (320) from the tray conveyor (316), or magazine. The , insert placer (318) includes a vacuum system (330) and moves linearly. The feeder mechanism (331) is position either perpendicular or parallel to the scoop assembly (360), so as to feed an insert (320) onto the scoop assembly (360) at various …
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- Filed August 12, 2002. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended August 12, 2022.
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