Edward David Hubbard

US Patent:

42643953, Apr 28, 1981

Filed:

Feb 24, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/880777

Inventors:

Kenneth P. Tota - Elmira NY
Charles M. Mowery - Elmira Heights NY
Edward D. Hubbard - Watkins Glen NY

Assignee:

The Reece Corp. - Waltham MA

International Classification:

B65B 104
B32B 3100

US Classification:

156359

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for bagging a garment which is supported on a hanger wherein the bag is closed at both the upper and lower ends. The bag is placed or formed about the garment and the upper end, through which the hook extends, is closed with the hanger supported at a first station. The bagged garment is then moved to a second station where the lower end of the bag is sealed. The method and apparatus are disclosed in preferred embodiments wherein the entire bagging operation, including bottom sealing, is carried out in a completely automated manner.