Patent ID: 8578683
Filing Date: 2013-11-12
Classification: B65B,B65H

Abstract:
1. A method of distributing packaging material from a roll of packaging material having a hollow, at least substantially tubular core, said method comprising: providing said roll of packaging material; loading said roll of packaging material onto a packaging tool that is configured to selectively at least substantially prevent the rotation of said packaging material about a central axis of said roll of packaging material, said packaging tool comprising: attaching an end portion of said packaging material to an object; after attaching said end portion of said packaging material to said object, moving said packaging tool so that: after said packaging material attaches to said object, moving the packaging tool from: (1) a first orientation, in which the packaging tool does not substantially restrict the rotation of the roll of packaging material about said central axis; to (2) a second orientation, in which said packaging tool substantially prevents the rotation of said roll of packaging material about said central axis; and separating said length of packaging material from said roll of packaging material.