Patent ID: 6027438
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: B31B,B65B

Abstract:
An apparatus for inserting a dip strip within a flexible pouch, said dip strip formed from a continuous strip of dip strip material and said flexible pouch formed from a first and a second continuous strip of flexible material, said apparatus comprising:first advance means for advancing a predetermined length of said continuous strip of dip strip material;punch means for punching a hole in said predetermined length of said continuous strip of dip strip material;second advance means for advancing said first and second continuous strips of flexible material;insertion means for inserting said continuous strip of dip strip material between said first and second continuous strips of flexible material;side sealing means for sealing a plurality of lateral lines along said first and second continuous strips of said flexible material; andcross sealing means for sealing said continuous strip of dip strip material between said first and said second continuous strips of flexible material in a vicinity of said dip strip hole such that a transverse seal line is created and said flexible pouch is formed.