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Automated cushioning producing and filling system

  • US 5,829,231 A
  • Filed: 11/14/1996
  • Issued: 11/03/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/14/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An automated cushioning producing and filling system, comprising:

  • a cushioning conversion machine which converts stock paper into cut pads of a selected length;

    a box transporting system for transporting a box to a filling location;

    a reading element for reading a code associated the box indicative of the packaging requirements of the box when the box is in the filling location;

    a pad transferring apparatus for transferring a formed pad from the cushioning conversion machine to the box;

    a system controller for determining the box packaging requirements from the code read by the reading element and instructing the cushioning conversion machine to produce pads in accordance with the packaging requirements for the box; and

    a pad sensor for detecting the presence of a formed pad.

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