US3739544A
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Method and apparatus for the shrink-wrapping of packages
Assignee: Feldmuehle AG
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Filing: 1971-02-12
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Granted: 1973-06-19
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Expires: 1991-02-12
Abstract
Abstract A method for packaging frame, coil or ring shaped articles stacked on a pallet with a shrink film wrapping. The articles are stacked on the pallet over a guide element which projects upwardly through a recess in the pallet. In some embodiments the articles are compressed after being covered with a shrink film wrapping. The wrapping is heat-shrunk about the stack of articles and portions of the pallet. In some embodiments the guide element is telescoping and is removed through the pallet recess after the wrapping is heat-shrunk.
Inventors
- 👤 W Hanemann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:59
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B27/00; B65B27/06; B65B53/00; B65B53/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A method of packaging goods stacked on a pallet comprising the steps of stacking the goods over a guide element projecting upwardly from the top surface of the pallet, covering the stack of goods with a wrapping of heat-shrinkable material, heatshrinking the wrapping about the stack of goods and a portion of the pallet, and removing the guide element through a recess in the pallet after the step of shrinking the wrapping.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
72 words
A method of packaging goods stacked on a pallet comprising the steps of stacking the goods over a guide element projecting upwardly from the top surface of the pallet, covering the stack of goods with a wrapping of heat-shrinkable material, heatshrinking the wrapping about the stack of goods and a portion of the pallet, and removing the guide element through a recess in the pallet after the step of shrinking the wrapping.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
126 words
A method of packaging goods stacked on a pallet comprising the steps of inserting a guide element through a recess in the pallet to project upwardly of the pallet, the guide element having external dimensions which provide a close fit with the internal dimensions of the goods to be stacked, stacking the goods in layers over the guide element, covering the stack of goods with a wrapping of heat-shrinkable material, compressing the stack of goods, fastening the lower portion of the wrapping to the underside of the pallet while simultaneously retaining the goods in their compressed state, heat-shrinking the wrapping about the stack of goods and a portion of the pallet, and removing the guide element from the stack of goods downwardly through the pallet recess.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
126 words
A method of packaging goods stacked on a pallet comprising the steps of inserting a guide element through a recess in the pallet to project upwardly of the pallet, the guide element having external dimensions which provide a close fit with the internal dimensions of the goods to be stacked, stacking the goods in layers over the guide element, covering the stack of goods with a wrapping of heat-shrinkable material, compressing the stack of goods, fastening the lower portion of the wrapping to the underside of the pallet while simultaneously retaining the goods in their compressed state, heat-shrinking the wrapping about the stack of goods and a portion of the pallet, and removing the guide element from the stack of goods downwardly through the pallet recess.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-18 | 1976-12-18 | 1977-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-18 | 1980-12-18 | 1981-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-18 | 1984-12-18 | 1985-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |