Title: Circular package loader

Abstract: Apparatus is provided which moves a column of nested, uniformly shaped chips into a reservoir thereby forming a loop array. The loop array of snack chips is then transferring from the reservoir into a package.

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Inventors: Brastad, William A. (Minneapolis, MN, US)
Beall, Nelson J. (St. Michael, MN, US)

Application Number: 616749
Filing Date: 1975-09-25
Publication_date: 1977-09-20
Assignee: General Mills, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN)
Primary Class(es): 53/531 53/235, 53/391, 53/392
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

2013555	Sep, 1935	Deeren	53/392.
3113660	Dec, 1963	Clements	53/159.
3889445	Jun, 1975	Brash	53/159.

Other Refs:
Primary Examiner: Spruill, Robert Louis
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Enockson; G. O., Lillehaugen; L. M.