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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 27, 2001
Filed:
Jun. 14, 1999
Shikoku Kakoki Co., Ltd., Itano-gun, JP;
Abstract
The invention provides an apparatus for use with containers,each in the form of a rectangular or square tube and having an open upper end and an outlet,in a top forming portion,of the container, for bonding a pour spout,to the container edge portion defining the outlet. The apparatus comprises a conveyor,for transporting the containers,so as to halt the containers successively at a bonding station, and a support,movable into contact with the outlet-defining edge portion of the container,as halted at the bonding station from inside the container for receiving the pressure of bonding. The support,is so disposed as to be movable into and out of the container,along an arc path and has a contact face,facing outwardly of the arc path.