Patent ID: 7370455
Filing Date: 2008-05-13
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for sealing food containers using a sealing film, the apparatus comprising: a base; a container holder for holding a food container, the container holder is configured to be moved relative to the base between a loading position and a sealing position; a heater platen positioned within the base; a handle rotatably attached to the base to rotate between a loading position and a sealing position, the handle having a cam within the base; and a pressure applicator positioned between a portion of the cam and a surface of the heater platen whereby, as the handle is rotated, the cam rotates and presses against the pressure applicator, which, in turn, applies pressure to the heater platen causing the heater platen to move into engagement with the sealing film to thereby seal the sealing film to portions of the food container when the container holder is in the sealing position; the container holder including a curved section configured to hold a roll of the sealing film such that a portion of the sealing film may be unrolled and pulled over the food container.