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US 2002/0170670 A1Published application
System for dispensing and positioning a coupon strip on a film tube
OwnerPeter Anh Nguyeninventor
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A system for dispensing and positioning a strip of coupons from a roll to a web of film, wherein the web of film and strip are subsequently formed into a promotional item, an item of packaging or a bag having a coupon strip mounted thereto. The preferred embodiment of the present invention contemplates a system for mounting the strip of coupons in longitudinal alignment upon a flattened, gusseted film tube for the forming of bags therefrom. A machine for accomplishing this task is shown wherein there is provided a mounting bracket assembly mounted to a horizontal frame or bar on a bag forming machine following gusseting machine in a bag making operation. A roll of coupon strips is mounted to a spindle, which spindle is supported by first and second vertical support members emanating from the support bracket. The spindle is vertically adjustable so that it may be situated in various positions upon the first and second vertical support members. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the rotation of the spindle is dampened to prevent overspin via frictional braking mechanism or the like. To prevent the coupon strip from mis-alignment as it is dispensed from the roll as it rotates, a vertically actuated idle pulley is configured to raise to contact the outer periphery of the roll during start-up of the roll. To begin, the end of the coupon strip is positioned where desired on the film tube , and taped in place via adhesive tape. The spindle and coupon roll are likewise aligned with the desired position to provide longitudinal alignment with the film tube or web strip. The start-up idle roller is actuated to contact the roller, and the machine started so that the film tube advances, pulling the coupon strip from the roll, causing same to rotate. After start-up, the idle roller is lowered via the actuator.
An apparatus for dispensing a strip of material from a roll having an outer diameter, and placing the strip upon an advancing sheet, comprising:
An apparatus for supporting a roll of material forming a strip, the roll having first and second sides, a radius, and an outer diameter, the apparatus further configured for placing the strip upon an advancing sheet, the apparatus comprising:
The method of dispensing a strip from a roll to an advancing sheet, comprising the steps of:
The method of dispensing a strip from a roll to an advancing sheet, comprising the steps of:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.