Machine and method for making single-use capsules for beverages

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9708134
APP PUB NO 20150013268A1
SERIAL NO

14377744

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A machine for making single use capsules (1) for extract or infusion beverages comprises: a transport element (8) for transporting rigid containers (2) and configured to define a plurality of pockets (10) for receiving the rigid containers (2) and which are positioned one after the other, in succession, each having a respective vertical axis (Z10); a plurality of stations which are positioned along a path (P) followed by the transport element (8) and which are configured for operating in phase with the same transport element (8) and comprising: a feed station (11) for feeding the rigid containers (2) into respective pockets (10) of the transport element (8); a dosing station (12) for dosing the product into the rigid container (2); a closing station (13) for closing the rigid container (2) with a length of sheet (7); an outfeed station (14) which withdraws the capsules (1) from the transport element (8); the outfeed station (14) comprises a contact head (21) for contacting and picking a capsule (1) from a respective pocket (10) of the transport element (8) and placing the capsule (1) on a receiving table (20).

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GIMA S P A40069 ZOLA PREDOSA (BO)

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Castellari, Pierluigi Castel San Pietro Terme, IT 21 80
Rea, Dario Monterenzio, IT 41 260
Rubbi, Emanuele Castel Guelfo di Bologna, IT 5 29

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