Patents Assigned to Lummus Investment Corporation
  • Apparatus for applying twist ties
    Patent number: 5465549
    Abstract: Apparatus for applying twist ties comprises structure for receiving the open end of the film wrapper of a bakery product; structure for severing the leading end from a length of ribbon to form a twist tie; and structure for twisting the twist tie around the end of the film wrapper, thereby closing same. A naked loaf detector and a hook jam detector are provided. All operations of the apparatus are controlled by a programmable logic controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Assignee: Lummus Investment Corporation
    Inventor: Charles L. Lummus