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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 2005
Filed:
Jul. 22, 2003
Applicant:
Art Malin, Northbrook, IL (US);
Inventor:
Art Malin, Northbrook, IL (US);
Assignee:
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B31B001/90 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A fitment has walls with a spout aperture therebetween. Reduced wall thickness results in a reduced amount of plastic in the fitment. An alternative embodiment uses radially extending meltable fins. During installation in a sealing apparatus, a heated mandrel engages the inner diameter of the spout aperture thereby pre-heating and physically supporting the fitment during the installation process. The heated mandrel typically engages the fitment at least one cycle prior to be installed. The fitment may be canoe-shaped.