Patent ID: 6453646
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: B31B,B65B

Abstract:
A method of making and filling bags, the method comprising the steps of sequentially:forming into a stack a plurality of bags each having an open end provided with an end flap formed with at least one hole with the end flaps and holes aligned in the stack; blocking together the stack of bags by adhering together blocking regions of the end flaps, whereby the stack is stabilized; transporting the blocked bag stack to a preliminary station of a filling machine; inserting a holding member through the holes of the blocked bag stack; removing the blocking regions of the bags of the stack and thereby leaving the bags of the stack only stabilized relative to each other by the holding member; transporting the bags held together by the holding member to a filling station of the filling machine; and inserting a product into the bags one after the other and generally simultaneously stripping the bags from the holding member.