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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 18, 2003
Filed:
May. 16, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Frederick Forgnone, Salinas, CA (US);
Marvin Weeks, Jr., Port Hueneme, CA (US);
Richard F. J. MacLeod, Salinas, CA (US);
Assignee:
Fresh Express, Inc., Salinas, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65B 1/302 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B65B 1/302 ;
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for gas-tight sealing a plastic bag about perishable containers carried on a pallet utilize a rotatable turntable having an upper support surface for a pallet bearing produce, a tape dispenser for applying tape to seal a plastic bag to plastic sheeting at the periphery of the pallet, and a roller system that includes four rotatable rollers rotatably mounted on a single carrier. The carrier applies pressure through two of the rollers simultaneously against the tape during rotation of the turntable to seal the tape to the plastic sheeting and bag.