Patents Examined by Nicholas E Igbokwe
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Patent number: 11884429Abstract: The machine for packaging groups of products in a wrapping sheet, includes a device for spreading a wrapping sheet and a handling device, adapted to reciprocally move a group of products to be packaged and the wrapping sheet, so as to wrap the wrapping sheet around the group of products as a result of the reciprocal movement between the wrapping sheet and group of products. The machine further includes temporary support members adapted to support flaps of the wrapping sheet protruding with respect to the group of products during a step of reciprocal movement between the group of products to be packaged and the wrapping sheet.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Korber Tissue S.p.A.Inventors: Fabio Pattuzzi, Livio Paganini, Daniele Scannavini, Andrea Degli Esposti, Piero Di Buono
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Patent number: 11865657Abstract: An impact tool includes a housing, an impact mechanism unit, a motor, and a dust collection fan. The housing is configured to mount a dust collection attachment. The impact mechanism unit is disposed inside the housing. The impact mechanism unit has a front end to which a tool bit is mounted and an impact element that reciprocates. The impact mechanism unit is configured to impact the tool bit by the impact element. The motor is disposed such that a rotation shaft of the motor intersects with an impact axis direction of the impact mechanism unit inside the housing. The dust collection fan is disposed on the rotation shaft. The dust collection fan is disposed below the motor.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: MAKITA CORPORATIONInventors: Kiyonobu Yoshikane, Hiroki Takesashi
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Patent number: 11866210Abstract: A sealing station for sealing packaging units comprises a lower tool with at least one receptacle for a packaging unit and an upper tool. The lower tool and the upper tool are arranged to be movable relative to one another. The sealing station further comprises an edge extractor with at least one extraction opening for subjecting an interior of the packaging unit to a vacuum and/or a gas, and the lower tool comprises a lifting element for lifting a film cover of the packaging unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Multivac Sepp Haggenmueller SE & Co. KGInventors: Bastian Grondinger, Christoph Zettler, Markus Weiland
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Patent number: 11865687Abstract: A method for reducing vibrations in a percussion tool includes activating, using an electronic controller of the percussion tool, the motor of the percussion tool, determining, using the electronic controller, that the percussion tool is in a loaded condition, and operating, using the electronic controller, the motor in accordance with a predetermined profile in response to determining that the percussion tool is in the loaded condition. The method also includes determining, using the electronic controller, that the percussion tool is in a no-load condition and operating, using the electronic controller, the motor with reduced speed in response to determining that the percussion tool is in the no-load condition.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Matthew S. Zawisza, Andrew D. Van Hoorn, Ethan T. Zimany
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Patent number: 11858231Abstract: A process of manipulating a closable carton with lid panels extending from walls of the carton and tabs received in slots formed in the lid panels to secure the lid panels to close the carton. The process has a step of moving a folding element transverse to each wall from which a lid extends to move the one or more lids into a position which closes the carton. The process has a step of lifting the closed carton past a non-return support and into engagement with another carton to provide a stack of closed cartons supported by the non-return support. The process has a step of the support then releasing a stack of closed cartons to a conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: PUNCHBOWL AUTOMATION IP LIMITEDInventors: Robert Lindsay Craig, Simon John Craig, Mark Francis Roche
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Patent number: 11858052Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a drill tool (1), such as a core drill tool (1), comprising a motor unit (2) and a gear unit (3). The motor unit (2) comprises an electric motor (4) and a motor drive shaft (5) that extends along a first longitudinal axis (6) from the electric motor (4) and protrudes out of a motor unit housing (7) via a motor exit aperture (8) in a housing end part (9) and comprises a drive shaft gear (10). The drive shaft gear (10) is adapted to propel a drill shaft (14) that extends along a second longitudinal axis (15) and comprises a tool holder (16) that is adapted to hold a tool. The housing end part (9) comprises a wall part (17) arranged transversally to the longitudinal axes (6, 15) and is adapted to close the gear unit cavity (11) and to separate the electric motor (4) from the gear unit cavity (11).Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: HUSQVARNA ABInventors: Robert Vidlund, Pär Carlsson, Peter Liljenfeldt, David Grennhag
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Patent number: 11845576Abstract: The machine includes a device for spreading a wrapping sheet and an elevator, adapted to move a roll to be wrapped with respect to the wrapping sheet, so as to wrap the wrapping sheet around the roll as a result of the movement between the wrapping sheet and the roll. The machine further includes members adapted to reduce the formation of creases in the wrapping sheet during the movement of the roll with respect to the wrapping sheet.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2020Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Korber Tissue S.p.A.Inventors: Livio Paganini, Daniele Scannavini, Andrea Degli Esposti
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Patent number: 11845169Abstract: An impact tool includes a motor, a driving mechanism, a tool body, an elastically-connected part elastically connected to the tool body to be movable at least in a front-rear direction relative to the tool body, a detecting mechanism configured to detect pressing of a tool accessory against a workpiece, and a control part configured to control driving of the motor based on a detection result of the detecting mechanism. The detecting mechanism includes a movable member that is provided in one of the tool body and the elastically-connected part and configured to be moved by relative movement of the other of the tool body and the elastically-connected part in the front-rear direction, and a detector that is provided in the one of the tool body and the elastically-connected part and configured to detect rearward pressing of the tool accessory by detecting movement of the movable member.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: MAKITA CORPORATIONInventors: Masanori Furusawa, Kanako Hirono, Kei Watanabe
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Patent number: 11845161Abstract: A method of installing a plurality of nut and bolt fasteners upon a structure is disclosed. The method includes placing a jig around the nut of a first fastener and the nut of a second fastener, securing the jig to the first fastener, and then using a power tool to tighten the nut of the second fastener to a target torque. The step of tightening the nut comprises engaging a socket portion of the power tool with the nut, securing the power tool to the jig such that a handle portion of the power tool is prevented from rotating about an axis of rotation of a socket portion of the power tool when the nut is being rotated by the socket portion. A jig, jig fasteners for securing a jig to a fastener, and a fastening head for a power tool are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITEDInventors: Richard Bestwick, Guillaume Le Mevel, Anthony Ripoll
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Patent number: 11845163Abstract: A power tool including a sensor attachment, a housing, a motor, and a power tool controller. The power tool controller is operable or configured to control power provided to the motor. The sensor attachment is coupled to the power tool's housing and includes a first non-contact sensor and a sensor controller. The sensor controller receives signals from the first non-contact sensor related to distance to a work surface and determines a fastener depth based on the signals from the first non-contact sensor. If the fastener depth is greater than or equal to a desired fastener depth, the sensor controller generates and sends a control signal to the power tool controller. In response, the power tool controller turns off or cuts power to the motor.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Gareth Mueckl, Tauhira Hoossainy, Leo Mikat-Stevens, Logan Blair, Jake McDermott, Jonathon R. Nord, Jared Shurtleff, Joshua Kundinger, John von Helms, Jr., Nicholas Dobernig, Matthew Post
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Patent number: 11826802Abstract: A device for processing spray cans includes a first space, separating means for separating spray cans in the first space, a second space, first transport means for transporting gas from the first space to the second space, and compressing means for compressing gas in the second space. The device also includes second transport means for transporting heat, released during compressing of the gas, from the second space to the first space. The second transport means includes a conduit for having a fluid, flow therethrough. A method for processing of spray cans by means of such a device.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2019Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: DESPRAY HOLDING B.V.Inventor: Eelco Maarten Osse
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Patent number: 11820544Abstract: An apparatus for emptying a flexible line of a packaging container, having a pulling unit, which has a movable pulling element, onto which a fastening section of the liner can be fasted, wherein the fastening section of the liner can be pulled up and let down by means of the pulling element of the pulling unit, to empty the liner, a stripping device, which comprises one or more stripping bodies, which are set up for stripping a section of the liner so as to empty the liner, and a lifting device, which is set up for moving the stripping device in the vertical direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: TPS RENTAL SYSTEMS LTD.Inventors: Hans Joergen Skarsoe, Klaus-Dieter Walther, Jürgen Huneke
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Patent number: 11813724Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of accessories for use with impact drivers that are useful for removing a valve seat from a fitting. The device has a first end, a second end and a central body portion. The first end has a shaft that allows the device to be attached to the chuck of an impact driver or drill. The second end has a head that can be placed within a valve seat. Once inserted into the valve seat, the impact driver or drill can be used to spin the device to remove the valve seat from the surrounding fixture.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Inventor: Zachary Zufelt
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Patent number: 11814201Abstract: A packaging apparatus includes a frame, a lower tool engaged with the frame and configured to receive one or more supports, and an upper tool configured to engage a film portion with at least one support. The lower tool is movable relative to the frame at least between: a packaging position, in which the lower tool is aligned with the upper tool, and a loading position spaced from the packaging position in which the lower tool is configured to receive said support. The packaging apparatus comprises a barrier configured to intercept the package during the movement of the lower tool from the packaging position to the loading position.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Cryovac, LLCInventors: Peter Thurig, Riccardo Palumbo
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Patent number: 11806848Abstract: A pneumatically driven tool (e.g., an impact tool) includes a pneumatically driven motor; an electric generator generating electrical power from movement of the pneumatically driven motor, or an impact mechanism connected thereto; and an on-board light that is powered by the generated electrical power. The pneumatically driven motor is rotated by compressed air or gas and drives an impact mechanism with one or more hammers and an anvil. Impact of the hammer(s) with the anvil, in turn, move an output shaft of the pneumatically driven tool. The electric generator harnesses the rotational movement of the pneumatically driven motor and/or the impact mechanism to electrically power the on-board light.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand Industrial, Inc.Inventors: Warren A. Seith, Huajun Tao, Yunzhong Yu, Jinzhong Yang
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Patent number: 11801049Abstract: A surgical stapler includes first and second elongate members, a clamp member, and a firing assembly. The second elongate member is configured to receive a staple cartridge. The clamp member is operable to releasably clamp the first elongate member against the second elongate member. The firing assembly is translatable to fire the staple cartridge. The firing assembly includes a slider and an actuator configured to be selectively actuated by a user. The slider includes inner and outer engagement features. The actuator includes inner and outer engagement features. The inner engagement feature of the actuator is configured to engage with the inner engagement feature of the slider at a first interface when the actuator moves relative to the slider. The outer engagement feature of the actuator is configured to engage the outer engagement feature of the slider at a second interface when the actuator moves relative to the slider.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Nicholas D. Courtwright, Barry Thomas Jamison, Michael S. Cropper, Bradley A. Arnold
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Patent number: 11801051Abstract: A process and system are disclosed for downloading sensor data, stored in a memory device of a surgical cutting and fastening instrument, to an external or remote computer device. The process may involve storing data from one or more sensors of a surgical cutting and fastening instrument in a memory device of a control unit of the surgical cutting and fastening instrument during a surgical procedure involving the surgical cutting and fastening instrument. Next, after the surgical procedure, a data link between the control unit and the remote computer device is established. Then, the sensor data can be downloaded from the control unit to the remote computer device.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2018Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, James R. Giordano, Jeffrey S. Swayze
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Patent number: 11801654Abstract: An expanding machine includes a chassis, a feeding roller carrying a honeycomb paper, a guiding roller, and an expansion roller assembly including an upper expansion roller, a lower expansion roller, and a passage gap. The upper expansion roller includes upper projection assemblies that are staggered with respect to each other. Each of the projecting assemblies includes upper projecting portions and upper supporting portions that are alternate with respect to each other. The lower expansion roller includes projecting portions and supporting portions corresponding to the upper expansion roller. When the expansion roller assembly is put into rotation, the upper projecting portions correspond to the lower supporting portion, and the lower projecting portions correspond to the upper supporting portions, so that the projections that are separately arranged may pull and expand the honeycomb paper, making it not readily compress down the honeycomb paper or generating apparent compressing marking.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: 1teck Automation Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tung-Lung Chiang
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Patent number: 11772245Abstract: An impact tool includes a housing having a motor housing portion and an impact housing portion, an electric motor supported in the motor housing, a battery pack supported by the housing for providing power to the motor; and a drive assembly supported by the impact housing portion. The drive assembly includes an anvil extending from the impact housing portion, a hammer that is both rotationally and axially movable relative to the anvil for imparting consecutive rotational impacts upon the anvil, and a spring for biasing the hammer in an axial direction toward the anvil. The impact tool further includes a boot covering the impact housing portion, a front retainer arranged on the boot, a plurality of lenses in the front retainer, a plurality of LEDs respectively arranged within one of the lenses, and a rear retainer arranged between the boot and the impact housing portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Scott R. Fischer, Evan Brown, Maxwell A. Casper
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Patent number: 11772213Abstract: Tightening device can fasten a fastening element by a target tightening force with good accuracy and facilitate automation. The tightening device includes a cylindrical drive socket holding a nut in the lower end opening thereof; a nut holder disposed inside the drive socket, a bolt passing through a bottom thereof, and regulating movement of the nut held by the drive socket toward the tip end of a threaded par; a tension rod which is disposed inside the nut holder and the lower end face of which has a threaded hole into which a portion of the threaded part that is further on the tip end side than the nut is screwed; a sensor for detecting tension force; a first motor for turning the tension rod around an axis that extends in the vertical direction; and a second motor for turning the drive socket around an axis.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: TOHNICHI MFG.CO., LTD.Inventors: Tomohiro Ogata, Kyoichi Komatsu, Seiji Ito