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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 25, 2006
Filed:
Oct. 19, 2004
Stefan Annehed, Ham Lake, MN (US);
Hisami Mitsuishi, Blaine, MN (US);
Martin Fuzik, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Petr Sevcik, Cambridge, MN (US);
Steve Kendrick, Blaine, MN (US);
Stefan Annehed, Ham Lake, MN (US);
Hisami Mitsuishi, Blaine, MN (US);
Martin Fuzik, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Petr Sevcik, Cambridge, MN (US);
Steve Kendrick, Blaine, MN (US);
Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance, SA, Pully, CH;
Abstract
A linear fitment applicator for applying fitments to a series of containers being conveyed along a form, fill, and seal packaging machine includes an anvil, a fitment dispenser, a sealer, at least one drive source for moving the anvil, and a wedge. The containers are conveyed along the machine have at least one open end and at least one pre-incised hole for receiving a fitment. The anvil features a fitment engaging element and moves both vertically and horizontally. The wedge locks the anvil into position while the sealer fastens the fitments to the containers. A method for applying the fitments to the containers also is disclosed.