Application Number: 00102883
Application Date: 2000.03.07
Publication Number: 1270127
Publication Date: 2000.10.18
Priority Information: 1999/4/9 US 09/289221
International: B65B13/30
Applicant(s) Name: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
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Inventor(s) Name: D. E. Chritendon
Patent Agency Code: 72003
Patent Agent: pan peikun
Abstract A sealless strapping tools and methods therefor including a feed wheel for engaging and tensioning an upper strap portion, a strap sealing actuator cam engageable with a strap sealing member to engage the strap sealing member with overlapping strap portions, a lifting cam engageable with a strap sealing member to disengage the strap sealing member from the overlapping strap portions, a release cam engageable with a pivotal link to disengage the feed wheel from the strap before the lifting cam fully disengages the strap sealing member from the overlapping strap portions.