Bedford Industries, Inc.

James A Beckman

Stan W Drietz

Brian D Larsen

Gary L Lowe

Scott L Nelson

Mike P Feltman

An apparatus and method for fastening a tie fastener about an article is disclosed. The apparatus includes an optic sensing mechanism, a magnetic attracting mechanism, and an automatic control system. The optic sensing mechanism facilitates control over advancement and retraction of the tie fastener within the apparatus while the automatic control system controls all functions of the apparatus. The magnetic attracting mechanism facilitates manipulation of the tie fastener material adjacent the article.

Device and method for applying a tie ribbon to an aritcle

An apparatus for applying a twist-tie to a multiple serving, recloseable, flexible packaging container including a payout mechanism for holding a supply of twist-tie material. An extracting and cutting mechanism is configured to extract a continuous length of twist-tie material from the supply of twist-tie material and cut a twist-tie of a desired length. A magnetic application mechanism produces a magnetic force sufficient to remove the twist-tie (at least a portion of which is metallic) from the extracting and cutting mechanism. A dispensing mechanism dispenses a hot melt adhesive material on the twist-tie held by the magnetic application mechanism. The magnetic application mechanism then applies the twist-tie to a surface of a container. The adhesive material acts to secure the twist-tie to the container.

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Reading, MN, United States of America

James A Beckman