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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 10, 1998
Filed:
Oct. 30, 1995
Applicant:
Inventor:
Leslie Pape, Novi, MI (US);
Assignee:
Elopak Systems AG, Glattbrugg, CH;
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65B / ; B65B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
156 69 ; 531332 ; 53410 ; 1563099 ; 156321 ; 156322 ; 493 87 ;
Abstract
A method for securing a pour spout fitment to a thermoplastic-coated container, wherein at least a surface of a pour spout fitment is heated remotely by a suitable heating mechanism, to a predetermined temperature. When the heated fitment surface is applied to a selected surface of an erected, thermoplastic-coated container, the heat energy is transferred to the latter surface to an extent capable of activating the thermoplastic coating thereon. Upon cooling, the fitment and the container surface are bonded together, without the need for a back-up or support mechanism, such as a mandrel or anvil.