Cap tightening mechanism and capping system and method incorporating same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8291681
APP PUB NO 20110041465A1
SERIAL NO

12546033

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A mechanism for tightening a partially threaded cap on a container passing along a production line. The mechanism includes a first member having a first end and a second end. The first end being structured to be coupled at or near the production line and the second end being rotatable with respect to the first end. The mechanism further including a second member coupled to the second end of the first member and rotatable therewith. The second member having a plurality of cap engaging portions, each of the cap engaging portions being structured to engage the partially threaded cap on a container passing along the production line in a manner that tightens the partially threaded cap.

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SILGAN IPEC CORPORATIONNORTHGATE INDUSTRIAL PARK 185 NORTHGATE CIRCLE NEW CASTLE PA 16105

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kulka, Nick West Middlesex, US 1 0
Palmer, Mike New Wilmington, US 5 80

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