EP0623458A3 - Method and apparatus for applying adhesive on paper and/or plastic products. - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for applying adhesive on paper and/or plastic products. Download PDF

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EP0623458A3
EP0623458A3 EP94105820A EP94105820A EP0623458A3 EP 0623458 A3 EP0623458 A3 EP 0623458A3 EP 94105820 A EP94105820 A EP 94105820A EP 94105820 A EP94105820 A EP 94105820A EP 0623458 A3 EP0623458 A3 EP 0623458A3
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paper
plastic products
applying adhesive
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Martin Bluemle
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Winkler and Duennebier GmbH
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B31MAKING ARTICLES OF PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER; WORKING PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER
    • B31BMAKING CONTAINERS OF PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER
    • B31B70/00Making flexible containers, e.g. envelopes or bags
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B31MAKING ARTICLES OF PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER; WORKING PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER
    • B31BMAKING CONTAINERS OF PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER
    • B31B70/00Making flexible containers, e.g. envelopes or bags
    • B31B70/60Uniting opposed surfaces or edges; Taping
    • B31B70/62Uniting opposed surfaces or edges; Taping by adhesives
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B31MAKING ARTICLES OF PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER; WORKING PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER
    • B31BMAKING CONTAINERS OF PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B31MAKING ARTICLES OF PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER; WORKING PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER
    • B31BMAKING CONTAINERS OF PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER
    • B31B2160/00Shape of flexible containers
    • B31B2160/10Shape of flexible containers rectangular and flat, i.e. without structural provision for thickness of contents
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    • Y10S229/00Envelopes, wrappers, and paperboard boxes
    • Y10S229/90Envelopes, wrappers, and paperboard boxes including means to facilitate handling by a mechanical apparatus during manufacturing or filling
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    • Y10T156/1741Progressive continuous bonding press [e.g., roll couples]
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EP94105820A 1993-05-04 1994-04-15 Method and apparatus for applying adhesive on paper and/or plastic products Expired - Lifetime EP0623458B1 (en)

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DE4314685A DE4314685A1 (en) 1993-05-04 1993-05-04 Method and device for gluing paper and / or plastic or mixed products with a pressure sensitive adhesive
DE4314685 1993-05-04

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EP0623458A2 EP0623458A2 (en) 1994-11-09
EP0623458A3 true EP0623458A3 (en) 1996-01-03
EP0623458B1 EP0623458B1 (en) 1999-09-01

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JP (1) JPH07148870A (en)
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ES (1) ES2136675T3 (en)

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EP0623458A2 (en) 1994-11-09
EP0623458B1 (en) 1999-09-01
ES2136675T3 (en) 1999-12-01
JPH07148870A (en) 1995-06-13
DE59408675D1 (en) 1999-10-07
US5776285A (en) 1998-07-07
DE4314685A1 (en) 1994-11-10

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