Patent ID: 7565784
Filing Date: 2009-07-28
Classification: G07F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for applying a closure to a cylindrical container, comprising: a mounting member; a platform that is movably mounted on the mounting member; a drive unit connected with the platform that is configured to move the platform along the mounting member; a first cup mounted on the platform; a second cup mounted on the platform, the second cup being configured to receive a container of a different diameter than the first cup; a closure holder positioned above the platform, the closure holder including a ceiling and two supporting ledges beneath the ceiling to support a closure from below, the closure holder being sized and configured to permit an upper edge of a container to pass between the supporting ledges; and a rotary unit connected with and configured to rotate the first and second cups about, respectively, first and second axes of rotation that extend, respectively, through the first and second cups.