Inventors:
Kenneth R. Johnson - Rockford IL
Assignee:
Rexham Corporation - New York NY
International Classification:
B65B 3104
Abstract:
Flexible pouches filled with product are advanced to a steaming station where steam is introduced into the pouches to remove the air therefrom. The pouches are closed and sealed while in the presence of steam and before being advanced out of the steaming station so as to prevent air from re-entering the pouches.