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Bag filling and sealing machine and method for handling bags

  • US 6,550,226 B1
  • Filed: 10/27/2000
  • Issued: 04/22/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/27/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for filling and sealing a bag with a material, the method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) providing an empty collapsed bag on a bag holder;

    (b) removing the bag from the bag holder with a funnel assembly;

    (c) opening the bag with the funnel assembly;

    (d) filling the bag with material through the funnel assembly;

    (e) grasping the opposed top edges of the bag with a pair of grabber arms;

    (f) pulling the grasped top edges of the bag apart;

    (g) delivering the bag to a sealing apparatus; and

    (h) sealing the bag.

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