Method for applying tape closure to a bag

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8646247
APP PUB NO 20110078982A1
SERIAL NO

12892737

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A tape closure device is configured to secure the neck of a vertically-oriented bag with an adhesive tape. The tape closure device preferably includes a main plate that has a closure receiving slot and a drive plate connected to the main plate. The drive plate includes a drive assembly receiving slot that is vertically aligned with the closure receiving slot. The tape closure device also includes a drive assembly attached to the drive plate, a tape feed assembly attached to the main plate, and a closure system attached to the main plate. The closure system of the tape closure device includes a front plunger configured for rotation about a first vertical axis, a back plunger configured for rotation about a second vertical axis, a taping arm configured for rotation about a third vertical axis and a receiving block positioned adjacent the closure receiving slot.

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BURFORD CORPROUTE 1 A CORP OF OKLAHOMA MAYSVILLE OK

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Frazier, Jimmy R Norman, US 11 59

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