Patent ID: 7204908
Filing Date: 2007-04-17
Classification: B29C,B65B,B65C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for applying a band to a container, comprising the steps of: a. advancing a first selected length of flat film tube from a supply of flat tubing toward a band applying position b. extending a pair of opposed grippers to contact the film tube; c. extending a cutter to cut the selected length of flat film tube from the supply to form a sleeve; d. retracting the pair of grippers to open the flat cut sleeve; e. conveying a container to the band applying position; and f. extending a second selected length of flat film tube from the supply of tubing such that the second selected length of flat film tube contacts and pushes the open cut sleeve from the grippers and onto the container, the open cut sleeve initially contacting the container at an angle relative to an upright axis of the container.