Wrapping apparatus

a technology of wrapping apparatus and wrapping wire, which is applied in the field of wrapping wire, can solve the problems of user/operators' back injuries, repetitive stress injuries, and other work related injuries, and achieve the effects of reducing the risk of work place injuries, being convenient to use, and being light weigh

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-02-19
NORTHRUP BILL THOMAS
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[0007]In one aspect of the present invention, an apparatus for applying a material, such as stretch wrap, to a pallet stacked with objects is provided. Conventional pallet wrapping is labor intensive, causes back injuries, repetitive stress injuries and other work related injuries to users / operators. By contrast, the present invention provides an apparatus that is portable, light-weight, easy to use and reduces the risk of work place injuries.

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Conventional pallet wrapping is labor intensive, causes back injuries, repetitive stress injuries and other work related injuries to users / operators.

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[0029]The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention.

[0030]In the following description, certain terminology is used to describe certain features of one or more embodiments of the invention. The term “roll” refers to any type of material for packaging an object, including stretch wrap, shrink film, shrink wrap, plastic, tear tape, ream wrap, etc. The term “object” refers to any type of item that is capable of being wrapped in stretch wrap or other material, including products, packages, goods.

[0031]One aspect of the invention provides an apparatus for applying stretch wrap to a pallet stacked with objects. Conventional pallet wrapping is labor intensive, causes back injuries, repetitive stress injuries and other work related injuries to users / operators. By contrast, the presen...

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Abstract

An apparatus for applying a material, such as stretch wrap, to a pallet stacked with objects is provided. Conventional pallet wrapping is labor intensive, causes back injuries, repetitive stress injuries and other work related injuries to users / operators. By contrast, the apparatus of the present invention is portable, light-weight, easy to use and reduces the risk of work place injuries. The apparatus includes an elongated handle having a first end and a second end and a retaining mechanism mounted on the elongated handle for securing a roll of material to the handle. The retaining mechanism includes a first retaining member secured to the first end of the elongated handle and a second retaining member secured to the second end of the elongated handle, where the roll of material is located between the roll of material.

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CLAIM OF PRIORITY UNDER 35 U.S.C. §119[0001]The present Application for Patent claims priority to Provisional Application No. 60 / 956,697 entitled “Wrapping Apparatus”, filed Aug. 18, 2007 and hereby expressly incorporated by reference herein.FIELD[0002]The present invention relates to a wrapping apparatus for applying stretch wrap over and / or around objects, particularly objects and / or goods stacked on a pallet.BACKGROUND[0003]Stretch wrap is a highly stretchable plastic film that is wrapped around objects, goods and / or items. It is frequently used to unitize pallet loads but also may be used for bundling smaller items. In pallet unitizing, stretch wrap improves stability of products or packages, provides some degree of dust and moisture protection as well as some degree of tamper resistance and resistance to package pilferage.[0004]In one prior art approach, stretch wrap is manually applied to pallets. The stretch wrap is commonly supplied in a long roll, weighing 8-10 pounds, from...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65B11/00B65H49/00
CPCB65B67/085B65H2701/1944B65H2402/412B65H75/185
Inventor NORTHRUP, BILL THOMAS
Owner NORTHRUP BILL THOMAS
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