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US5409177A
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Piggyback wrapper
Assignee: JC Parry and Sons Co Inc
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Filing: 1993-07-29
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Granted: 1995-04-25
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Expires: 2013-07-29
Abstract
Abstract A stretch film wrapping device includes a frame supporting at least one flexible hollow handgrip. An end of a core of a roll of stretch film is inserted into the hand grip, so that braking force on the film may be regulated by squeezing the hand grip as film is applied to an array of articles. The device also supports at least one reel of auxiliary narrow band material on an axis different from that of the stretch film roll, so that the band material and the stretch film may be simultaneously applied.
Inventors
- 👤 John C. Parry
- 👤 David J. Parry
- 👤 Daniel J. Parry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:02
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H16/00; B65H16/005; B65B; B65B67/00; B65B67/08; B65B67/085; B65H16/02; B65H16/06; B65H23/00; B65H23/04; B65H23/06; B65H23/063; B65H39/00; B65H39/16; B65H2301/00; B65H2301/40; B65H2301/43; B65H2301/431; B65H2301/4315; B65H2301/43151
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A stretch film wrapping device comprising a rigid frame, comprising a pair of side plates, means on the frame for supporting a roll of stretch film having a first width, for rotation on a first axis, means for applying a braking force to said roll as film is payed out from it, and means for supporting at least one reel of auxiliary band material, having a second width substantially less than said first width, on a second axis different from that of the stretch film roll, whereby one can simultaneously apply said stretch film and said auxiliary band material to an array of items wherein the braking means comprises a flexible handgrip, affixed to one of the side plates, for receiving the end of a core extending from said stretch film roll, whereby one can regulate the braking force on the film during film application by squeezing the handgrip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A stretch film wrapping device comprising a rigid frame, comprising a pair of side plates, means on the frame for supporting a roll of stretch film having a first width, for rotation on a first axis, means for applying a braking force to said roll as film is payed out from it, and means for supporting at least one reel of auxiliary band material, having a second width substantially less than said first width, on a second axis different from that of the stretch film roll, whereby one can simultaneously apply said stretch film and said auxiliary band material to an array of items wherein the braking means comprises a flexible handgrip, affixed to one of the side plates, for receiving the end of a core extending from said stretch film roll, whereby one can regulate the braking force on the film during film application by squeezing the handgrip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
84 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein the rigid frame comprises a pair of side plates, each having a hole through which an end of a core extending from the film roll can extend, and means for interconnecting the side plates, and the braking means comprises a pair of handgrips, one affixed to each of said side plates, into which a respective end of the core is inserted, whereby one can regulates the braking force on the film during film application by squeezing the handgrips.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said interconnecting means comprises a pair of stub rods, one affixed to each of said side plates, and a sleeve having an interference fit with said stub rods, whereby the stub rods may be pushed into the sleeve to assemble the wrapping device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 3, wherein the sleeve also is the means for supporting the auxiliary band reel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
112 words
A stretch film wrapping device comprising a pair of side plates, each of said side plates having a hole therethrough with a flexible hollow handgrip permanently affixed to the side plate over the hole, means for interconnecting the side plates, means for supporting a roll of stretch film wound on a core between the side plates, so that the core of the roll extends into both handgrips whereby braking force on the film may be regulated by squeezing the handgrips as film is applied to an array of articles, and means for supporting at least one reel of auxiliary band material on an axis different from that of the stretch film roll.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
112 words
A stretch film wrapping device comprising a pair of side plates, each of said side plates having a hole therethrough with a flexible hollow handgrip permanently affixed to the side plate over the hole, means for interconnecting the side plates, means for supporting a roll of stretch film wound on a core between the side plates, so that the core of the roll extends into both handgrips whereby braking force on the film may be regulated by squeezing the handgrips as film is applied to an array of articles, and means for supporting at least one reel of auxiliary band material on an axis different from that of the stretch film roll.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention of claim 5, further comprising means for braking the auxiliary band material reel so as to maintain tension in the band material as stretch film is applied.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
The invention of claim 5, wherein said interconnecting means comprises a pair of stub rods, one affixed to each of said side plates, and a sleeve having an interference fit with said rods, whereby the rods may be pushed into the sleeve to assemble the wrapping device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 7, wherein the sleeve also is the means for supporting the auxiliary band reel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention of claim 5, wherein the means for supporting the stretch film roll is the core upon which the stretch film is wound.
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