Global Patent Index - EP 0962387 A1

EP 0962387 A1 19991208 - Automatic packaging of live fish.

Title (en)

Automatic packaging of live fish.

Title (de)

Automatische Verpackung von lebenden Fischen

Title (fr)

Conditionnement automatique de poissons vivants

Publication

EP 0962387 A1 19991208 (EN)

Application

EP 98201836 A 19980603

Priority

EP 98201836 A 19980603

Abstract (en)

An apparatus for automatically packaging live fish comprising a container (4) with an inlet (5) for entering fish and with a bottom that can be opened (9) at least partially. Means (1, 2, 4, 8) are provided for forming a pouch from a web of packaging material so that the mouth of the pouch encloses the part of the bottom of the container that can be opened. When the pouch has been formed, the bottom of the container is opened so as to release the live fish into the pouch. The pouch is finally sealed by sealing means (10). <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

B65B 9/20

IPC 8 full level

B65B 9/213 (2012.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B65B 9/213 (2013.01); B65B 31/044 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0962387 A1 19991208

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 98201836 A 19980603