Patent ID: 6594972
Filing Date: 2003-07-22
Classification: B65D,B65H

Abstract:
A method for packaging plastic string trimmer line including the steps of:forming a sealed relatively flat package having a closed first end and a closed second end with an opening in the center of the second end, and with a slot in the outer periphery thereof, the slot having dimensions slightly greater than the dimensions of trimmer line to be placed in the package, the thickness of the sealed package being substantially less than the width thereof; inserting a mandrel into the opening in the second end of the sealed package; inserting the leading end of a supply of plastic string trimmer line through the slot and engaging the leading end of the string trimmer line with the mandrel for rotation therewith; rotating the mandrel to wind a quantity of string trimmer line about the mandrel within the sealed package; and severing the string trimmer line from the supply.