Patent ID: 8820381
Filing Date: 2014-09-02
Classification: B30B,B65B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A system for applying a tin-tie to a length of packaging during a packaging process comprising: a length of packaging material capable of moving in a first direction; a length of liner; a supply of adhesive backed tin-ties each having a length of malleable material releaseably adhered generally transversely along the length the liner; a peeler having an edge generally parallel to the length of malleable material for removing a tin-tie from the liner; a tamp applicator capable of carrying the released tin-tie removed from the liner; the tamp applicator is capable of extending and retracting along a second direction substantially transverse to the first direction of movement of the length of the packaging material; and the tamp applicator includes a recessed portion having a leading edge generally parallel to the edge of the peeler for receiving the released tin-tie.