Patents Assigned to Atlas Die, Inc.
  • Lightweight dimensionally stable steel rule die
    Patent number: 6691598
    Abstract: A lightweight, dimensionally stable steel rule die for cutting and scoring carton blanks having a die board containing cutting and scoring rules which is formed of a laminated plastic construction adapted to register and coact with a steel counterplate over prolonged production runs and maintain registration within a tolerance range of about ±0.002 inches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Atlas Die, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell S. Brayton, Michael Kush, Robert McArtan
  • Lightweight dimensionally stable steel rule die
    Patent number: 5943935
    Abstract: A lightweight, dimensionally stable steel rule die for cutting and scoring carton blanks having a die board containing the cutting and scoring rules which is formed of a laminated plastic construction adapted to register and coact with a steel counterplate over prolonged production runs and maintain registration within a tolerance range of about .+-.0.002 inches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: Atlas Die, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell S. Brayton, Michael Kush, Robert McArtan
  • Steel rule die having improved rule holders
    Patent number: 5275076
    Abstract: A steel rule die including holders providing a holding force assisting in retaining the die rules in their rule slots. The holders include a plurality of resiliently compressible polyurethane plugs positioned adjacent the rules at desired spaced apart locations in cavities formed in the die base member. The plugs are compressibly received in the cavities and have associated portions thereof extending from the cavities which positively urge against the sides of the rules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Assignee: Atlas Die Inc.
    Inventor: Curtis Greenwalt
  • Reclosable dispenser carton
    Patent number: 5183202
    Abstract: A folding carton design consisting of 23 working panels, 22 fold lines, and 1 round hole. The design incorporates an opening/reclosing feature which opens to allow access to the contents of the carton, then recloses in a secure fashion.The opening/reclosing feature utilizes an overlapping, double closure system guided by rounded side guides. The side guides incorporate stop tabs which act to prevent the box from opening to a point where the overlapping closure would be dislodged. Upon closure, the side guides are retracted into the body of the carton and hidden from view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1993
    Assignee: Atlas Die, Inc.
    Inventor: Marc C. Love
  • Rotary die cutter
    Patent number: 5138923
    Abstract: A rotatable cylinder to which is secured a unitary sleeve having cutting lands for cutting and creasing sheet material such as paper and cardboard. The sleeve is secured to the cylinder to prevent relative movement during the cutting process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Assignee: Atlas Die, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory A. Kent, Philip D. Frye, Russell S. Brayton
  • Means for mounting an adjustable embossing die
    Patent number: 5095830
    Abstract: A die carrier combined with a die board where the die carrier is positioned within an opening formed in the die board. The die carrier includes a block having a peripheral groove, an extendable strip fitted within the groove, and a screen carried by the block and engageable with the extendable strip to move the strip outwardly from the block. By virtue of the movement of the block within the die board opening, the die carrier may be positioned to register the embossing components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1992
    Assignee: Atlas Die, Inc.
    Inventor: Marc C. Love