Patent ID: 9334070
Filing Date: 2016-05-10
CPC Classification: B65B

Claim Text:
1. A packaging arrangement for packaging packages comprising: a grouping arrangement configured to group packages; a movement arrangement configured to move packages into said grouping arrangement; a filling arrangement configured to move grouped packages into a container; said grouping arrangement comprising: said receptacle comprising at least a first open side and a second open side; said band being configured to support said receptacle such that at least said first open side is covered by said band, and said second open side is uncovered and oriented to permit movement of packages therethrough and into said receptacle, wherein the packages are prevented by said band from falling out of said receptacle through said first, covered, open side; and said band being configured to rotate said receptacle such that either said first open side, covered by said band, or an additional open side, covered by said band, is uncovered and oriented to permit movement of at least one additional package therethrough and into said receptacle.