Patent ID: 6662843
Filing Date: 2003-12-16
Classification: A44B,B29C,B31B,B32B,B65B,B65D,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for dispensing, applying, and sealing individual sections of thermoplastic tape having one or more fastener profiles thereto, said tape being sealed across a portion of a web of thermoplastic material, said apparatus comprising:means for dispensing said tape and fastener profile; a tape applicator apparatus; means for delivering tensioned tape and fastener profile from said tape dispensing means, said means for delivering comprising a tape registration assembly for adjusting the position of said tape and fastener profile and a tape drive assembly for advancing said tape and fastener profile; a tape cutter assembly for cutting said tape and fastener profile into individual sections of a preselected length; vacuum belt means for advancing said section of tape and fastener profile into a position across said web of thermoplastic material and for fixedly forcing said section of tape and fastener profile against said web; a tape sealing mechanism for applying pressure and heat to said tape section on said web for a specified dwell time; and means for sequentially advancing said web.