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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 05, 2024
Filed:
Mar. 03, 2023
Applicant:
Altria Client Services Llc, Richmond, VA (US);
Inventors:
James D. Evans, Chesterfield, VA (US);
Travis M. Garthaffner, Midlothian, VA (US);
Herbert Cary Longest, Midlothian, VA (US);
Assignee:
ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC, Richmond, VA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A24B 15/28 (2006.01); A24F 23/02 (2006.01); B65B 7/28 (2006.01); B65B 31/04 (2006.01); B65G 15/00 (2006.01); B65G 15/44 (2006.01); B65G 33/06 (2006.01); B65G 37/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A24B 15/28 (2013.01); A24F 23/02 (2013.01); B65B 7/28 (2013.01); B65B 31/04 (2013.01); B65G 15/00 (2013.01); B65G 15/44 (2013.01); B65G 33/06 (2013.01); B65G 37/00 (2013.01); B65G 2201/0252 (2013.01); B65G 2812/014 (2013.01);
Abstract
A machine and method for packaging tobacco sachets, comprising a plurality of linearly arranged, multi-functional, vertically moveable chambers having fluid sealing means on lower portions thereof, conveyor means disposed below the plurality of multi-functional, vertically moveable chambers, and a lidding apparatus disposed downstream of and in communication with the plurality of vertically moveable chambers through the conveyor means.