Patent ID: 8388507

Claim:
An apparatus comprising: a platen operable for moving between a first position proximate and in spaced relation to a blank and a second position downstream therefrom, the platen being biased against the blank for moving the blank downstream to the second position; a forming rail positioned downstream the first position for receiving the blank moving against the forming rail for folding portions of the blank, wherein the forming rail partially folds peripheral portions of the blank and secures the blank into a partially formed tray, wherein side walls of the partially formed tray are fully formed; a first folding arm movably positioned for folding an extended portion of the partially formed tray, wherein the first folding arm is movable between a first position and a second position; at least one compression member carried in spaced relation to the partially formed tray; a fixed plate carried in spaced relation to the at least one compression member, the fixed plate and the at least one compression member forming a passage therebetween; and a second folding arm positioned for biasing against the extended portion of the partially formed tray, wherein the fixed plate is positioned for guiding the extended portion along the surface of the fixed plate onto a tray wall for providing a fully formed tray.