HANDLE APPLICATION APPARATUS AND METHOD

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20100193119A1
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12363332

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An apparatus for attaching a handle to a container includes a handle supply mechanism configured to supply one or more handles in an open configuration; a container conveyance mechanism configured to provide a container to a handle application location; and a handle applicator configured to attach or connect a handle that supplied initially in an open configuration to a portion of a container. In an embodiment, a heater is included that is configured to provide energy/heat to at least a portion of the one or more handles prior to application. In other embodiments, handles are supplied for application at an elevated temperature. Methods for attaching a handle to containers are also disclosed.

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PLASTIPAK PACKAGING INC41605 ANN ARBOR ROAD PLYMOUTH MI 48170

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lach, Duane Kenneth Livonia, US 1 2

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