(19)
(11) EP 1 487 633 A2

(12)

(88) Date of publication A3:
11.03.2004

(43) Date of publication:
22.12.2004 Bulletin 2004/52

(21) Application number: 03714018.3

(22) Date of filing: 11.03.2003
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7B31B 1/62
(86) International application number:
PCT/US2003/007183
(87) International publication number:
WO 2003/082557 (09.10.2003 Gazette 2003/41)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LI LU MC NL PT RO SE SI SK TR
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK

(30) Priority: 28.03.2002 US 368384 P

(71) Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
Cincinnati,Ohio 45202 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • FIELDS, Earl, Roland, Jr.
    Hamilton, OH 45013 (US)
  • DAHMAN, John, Arthur
    Cincinnati, OH 45231 (US)

(74) Representative: Peet, Jillian Wendy et al
Procter & Gamble Technical Centres Limited,Whitley Road,Longbenton
Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9TS
Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9TS (GB)

   


(54) METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING GLUE TO BOXES