Patent ID: 6015934
Filing Date: 2000-01-18
Classification: A61F,B65H,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of tri-folding a package containing a wrapped absorbent article to form a pouch, said method comprising:a) conveying said package along a travel path;b) while said package travels along said travel path, rotating a tri-folding mechanism in contact with said package while translating said tri-folding mechanism at least generally along said travel path so as toi) fold a first longitudinal flap of said package about a central portion of said package so that said first longitudinal flap is aligned adjacent to said central portion; andii) fold said first longitudinal flap and said central portion of said package about a second longitudinal flap of said package so that said second longitudinal flap is aligned adjacent to said first longitudinal flap; andc) releasably securing said second longitudinal flap to said first longitudinal flap to form said pouch.