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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 24, 2023
Filed:
Dec. 07, 2020
Applicants:
Mark W. Holderman, Spokane, WA (US);
Gregory A. Russell, Spokane, WA (US);
Inventors:
Mark W. Holderman, Spokane, WA (US);
Gregory A. Russell, Spokane, WA (US);
Assignee:
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B31B 50/28 (2017.01); B31B 50/12 (2017.01); B31B 50/585 (2017.01); B31B 110/10 (2017.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B31B 50/28 (2017.08); B31B 50/12 (2017.08); B31B 50/585 (2017.08); B31B 2110/10 (2017.08);
Abstract
The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus, system and method that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus uses a packing method to accurately fill the cones, pack the crumbled leaves into the cones, and close the wide top portion of the cone into a precise shape.