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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 23, 2016
Filed:
Jul. 06, 2012
Larry Chuba, Akron, OH (US);
Lawrence Valenti, Broadview Heights, OH (US);
David Romo, Mentor, OH (US);
Michael Riccardi, Chesterland, OH (US);
Larry Chuba, Akron, OH (US);
Lawrence Valenti, Broadview Heights, OH (US);
David Romo, Mentor, OH (US);
Michael Riccardi, Chesterland, OH (US);
Automated Packaging Systems, Inc., Streetsboro, OH (US);
Abstract
A machine for converting a web of preformed pouches into inflated dunnage units. The pouches are defined by transverse seals extending from a remote edge to within a predetermined distance from an inflation edge. The machine includes a tensioning device for frictional engagement with the web, an inflation arrangement for inflation of the preformed pouches, a sealing arrangement, and a clamping arrangement. The sealing arrangement may be positioned to provide a longitudinal seal that intersects the transverse seals to close the preformed pouches and form a dunnage unit. The tensioning device holds the web taught during downstream travel.