Patents Assigned to Milliken Packaging
  • Mandrel insertion mechanism in a carton container-forming device
    Patent number: 4934994
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to form tubular shaped individual cartons from a web of flat tubular material. The flat tubular material is advanced to a tube forming station whereat a portion thereof is bulged so that it can be inserted on a mandrel to maintain its shape. After insertion on the mandrel it is cut to form an individual carton separate from the web of flat tubular material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Assignee: Milliken Packaging
    Inventor: Yoshimitsu Yokoyama