Patents Assigned to ODDS, LLC
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Patent number: 10002550Abstract: A system for producing a roll of label material with a reduced release value. The system includes a separating apparatus configured to separate an initial label roll into two portions including an adhesive coated portion and a release agent coated portion. The system also includes an advancing apparatus configured to maintain the two separated portions apart and advance the portions toward a combining apparatus, which is configured to combine the two portions into a final label roll having a release value lower than the release value of the initial roll of label material.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Odds, LLCInventors: Paul Thompson, John Roberts
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Patent number: 9981763Abstract: A food packaging system including a film dispensing device and a perforation device configured to create perforations in a film dispensed by the film dispensing device. The system also includes a wrapping device configured to wrap a food product in the film, and a controller configured to control the perforation device to produce a predetermined perforation pattern in the film. The film extends continuously while moving from the dispensing device to the wrapping device. The perforation device is positioned so that the film is perforated after leaving the dispenser and prior to the food product being wrapped in film.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2014Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: ODDS, LLCInventors: Brian Ewert, John Roberts
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Patent number: 9972222Abstract: A method of manufacturing a roll of adhesive labels. The method includes the step of providing a plurality of adhesive labels fixed to a backing sheet. A predetermined number of labels are removed from the backing sheet to thereby form a leading edge of the sheet that only includes the backing sheet and no labels. The leading edge includes no labels to thereby facilitate mounting the sheet of carrier material on a printing or applicator machine.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2016Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: ODDS, LLCInventors: Brian Ewert, John Roberts
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Patent number: 9919825Abstract: A system for packaging a food product including a conveying system for supporting and moving the food product. The system includes a detection device for collecting data related to the shape of the food product while the food product is supported by the conveying system. The system also includes a film dispensing device for dispensing one of a plurality of different films. A controller configured to direct the film dispensing device to select one of the plurality of films for dispensing. The system also includes a wrapping device for wrapping the food product in the selected film.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2014Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: ODDS, LLCInventors: Brian Ewert, John Roberts
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Publication number: 20160217714Abstract: A method of manufacturing a roll of adhesive labels. The method includes the step of providing a plurality of adhesive labels fixed to a backing sheet. A predetermined number of labels are removed from the backing sheet to thereby form a leading edge of the sheet that only includes the backing sheet and no labels. The leading edge includes no labels to thereby facilitate mounting the sheet of carrier material on a printing or applicator machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: ODDS, LLCInventors: Brian EWERT, John ROBERTS
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Publication number: 20160214782Abstract: A packaging container for a food product. The container includes a tray configured to support the food product. A film covers the tray. The film includes an opening configured to allow the film to be at least semi-permeable to gas. The opening is covered by a seal that may be removed when the food product reaches a retail location.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: ODDS, LLCInventors: Brian EWERT, John ROBERTS, Paul THOMPSON
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Publication number: 20150059293Abstract: A food packaging system including a film dispensing device and a perforation device configured to create perforations in a film dispensed by the film dispensing device. The system also includes a wrapping device configured to wrap a food product in the film, and a controller configured to control the perforation device to produce a predetermined perforation pattern in the film. The film extends continuously while moving from the dispensing device to the wrapping device. The perforation device is positioned so that the film is perforated after leaving the dispenser and prior to the food product being wrapped in film.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: ODDS, LLCInventors: Brian EWERT, John Roberts
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Publication number: 20150059290Abstract: A system for packaging a food product including a conveying system for supporting and moving the food product. The system includes a detection device for collecting data related to the shape of the food product while the food product is supported by the conveying system. The system also includes a film dispensing device for dispensing one of a plurality of different films. A controller configured to direct the film dispensing device to select one of the plurality of films for dispensing. The system also includes a wrapping device for wrapping the food product in the selected film.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: ODDS, LLCInventors: Brian EWERT, John Roberts
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Publication number: 20140274245Abstract: In a system and method to facilitate the evaluation and selection of players to be used for collective scoring in a fantasy environment of competing groups sports players can be evaluated for inclusion to a fantasy sports roster by evaluating past and projected performance statistics to maximize a team manager's opportunity to defeat other teams based on the particular scoring system employed by a fantasy sports league.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: FANTASY POT ODDS, LLCInventor: Andrew D. STICKEL