Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to an applicator plate (10) for use in an apparatus (80) for attaching a set of frangibly adjoined top engaging clips (110) to a group of articles āCā. The applicator plate (10) having a generally planar body; and a plurality of apertures (16a-26f) within the body. Each aperture (16a-26f) has a series of internal walls (16i-16x) arranged such that each aperture (16a-26f) has a polygonal shape.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 29, 2017
Date of Patent:
September 27, 2022
Assignee:
WESTROCK PACKAGING SYSTEM, LLC
Inventors:
Linh L. Kooc, Casey P. Grey, Matthew E. Zacherle