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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 20, 2007
Filed:
Apr. 05, 2005
Marnix J. Schoonheere, Ichtegem, BE;
Karel Naeyaert, Zedelgem, BE;
Johan A. E. Vande Ryse, Bruges, BE;
Marnix J. Schoonheere, Ichtegem, BE;
Karel Naeyaert, Zedelgem, BE;
Johan A. E. Vande Ryse, Bruges, BE;
CNH America LLC, New Holland, PA (US);
Abstract
A double knotting method and apparatus capable of producing two successive knots in a pair of strands during one full operating cycle of a tying mechanism. The tying mechanism is comprised of a twine holder for maintaining a pair of strands in a suitable position, a cutter that co-operates with the twine holder for severing the strands during formation of successive knots, and a release mechanism for releasing the pair of strands from the twine holder before frill successive knot completion. The method and apparatus avoid twine tail formation.