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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 13, 2008
Filed:
Aug. 18, 2005
Kevin J. Dewey, Walker, MI (US);
Donald J. Van Weelde, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
James A. Van Doorne, Rockford, MI (US);
Kevin J. Dewey, Walker, MI (US);
Donald J. Van Weelde, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
James A. Van Doorne, Rockford, MI (US);
Oliver Products Company, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Abstract
An apparatus is disclosed for sealing food containers using a sealing film. The apparatus includes a base, a container holder for holding a food container; a heater platen positioned within the base, and a pressure applicator positioned on a surface of the heater platen, the pressure applicator applies pressure to the heater platen causing the heater platen to move into engagement with the sealing film to thereby seal the sealing film to portions of the food container.