Automated machine and method for mounting a fitment to a flexible pouch

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9114569
APP PUB NO 20130126097A1
SERIAL NO

13744318

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A fitment tape machine for forming a roll of tape having fitments for use in a flexible pouch is provided. The machine includes a conveyor operable to feed a bottom sheet of material along an axis from upstream the conveyor to downstream the conveyor. A cold press having a head is disposed above the sheet of material and operable to engage the sheet of material so as to urge the head into the sheet of material and form a detent operable to hold a sidewall of a fitment. A fitment dispensing device disposed downstream the cold press is operable to insert a fitment into the detent. A top film dispenser, disposed downstream the fitment dispensing device is operable to apply a top film of material onto the fitment so as to place the fitment between the top film of material and the bottom sheet of material.

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Patent Owner(s)

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POUCH PAC INNOVATIONS LLC1712 NORTHGATE BLVD SARASOTA FL 34234

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Murray, R Charles Sarasota, US 191 2166

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