Patent ID: 7314366
Filing Date: 2008-01-01
Classification: B29C,B29L,Y10S

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for inverting a stop flange on a tamper-indicating closure, from an axially outwardly oriented position as molded to an axially inwardly oriented position for use, which includes: a support base for supporting the closure such that the stop flange as molded is spaced from and oriented away from said support base, a pedestal movably carried by said support base at a position spaced from said support base, a locator ring carried by said pedestal and movable with said pedestal to engage the stop flange on a closure carried by said support base and to bend the stop flange radially inwardly, and an inversion ring for movement through said locator ring to engage and invert the stop flange bent radially inwardly by said locator ring to the axially inwardly oriented position for use.