Apparatus and method for manufacturing reinforced containers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8828170
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12717728

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Various embodiments of the apparatus and methods are configured to make containers such as disposable reinforced cups using reinforcing members configured to be respectively attached to cups. The apparatus and method of various embodiments of the present disclosure sequentially heat different or selective portions of the heat activated adhesive on the reinforcing member at multiple sequential stages, steps or times to attach the reinforcing member to the container.

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PACTIV LLC1900 WEST FIELD CT LAKE FOREST IL 60045

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Petera, Shawn L Grayslake, US 3 61
Ryan, Evan L Chicago, US 34 268
Stamatiou, Dimitri Orland Park, US 18 398

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