Title: Material handling apparatus and method

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the determination and the standardization of package weight in a package filling line. The apparatus and method incorporates a standard filling means to initially underfill packages, a means to thereafter weigh the packages, a means to determine and dispense the additional product needed to correctly fill the package, and a means to transfer that product to the package prior to the sealing of the package.

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Inventors: Greanias, James G. (Louisville, KY, US)

Application Number: 564271
Filing Date: 1975-04-02
Publication_date: 1976-08-31
Assignee: The Kingsford Company (Louisville, KY)
Primary Class(es): 177/1 53/502, 177/25.13, 177/123
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US Patent Ref:

2632588	Mar, 1953	Hoa, Jr.	53/59.
2802658	Aug, 1957	Hensgen et al.	177/1.
3073399	Jan, 1963	Durand	177/122.
3311182	Mar, 1967	Rusnack et al.	177/45.
3416619	Dec, 1968	McClusky	177/123.
3416620	Dec, 1968	McClusky	177/123.
3620317	Nov, 1971	Henry	177/123.
3708025	Jan, 1973	Soler et al.	177/122.

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Primary Examiner: Miller, Jr., George H.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Wegner, Stellman, McCord, Wiles & Wood