Patents by Inventor Anthony Joseph Vella
Anthony Joseph Vella has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10780714Abstract: A mandrel wherein a portion of the mandrel body outer surface is conical; i.e., flared outwardly, is provided. In this configuration, the necked can is drawn against the conical portion of the mandrel body outer surface while a generally cylindrical portion of the mandrel body extends into the can. Further, the space between the cylindrical portion of the mandrel body and the can is pressurized so as to resist deformations in the can during the decorating process. In an exemplary embodiment, the mandrel includes an elongated mandrel body with an outer surface, a proximal, first end, a proximal medial portion, a distal medial portion, and a distal, second end and having an axis of rotation. The mandrel body outer surface includes an elongated conical portion; the mandrel body outer surface conical portion is disposed adjacently about the mandrel body first end.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventor: Anthony Joseph Vella
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Publication number: 20190077166Abstract: A mandrel wherein a portion of the mandrel body outer surface is conical; i.e., flared outwardly, is provided. In this configuration, the necked can is drawn against the conical portion of the mandrel body outer surface while a generally cylindrical portion of the mandrel body extends into the can. Further, the space between the cylindrical portion of the mandrel body and the can is pressurized so as to resist deformations in the can during the decorating process. In an exemplary embodiment, the mandrel includes an elongated mandrel body with an outer surface, a proximal, first end, a proximal medial portion, a distal medial portion, and a distal, second end and having an axis of rotation. The mandrel body outer surface includes an elongated conical portion; the mandrel body outer surface conical portion is disposed adjacently about the mandrel body first end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Applicant: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventor: ANTHONY JOSEPH VELLA
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Patent number: 10155375Abstract: A mandrel wherein a portion of the mandrel body outer surface is cortical; i.e., flared outwardly, is provided. In this configuration, the necked can is drawn against the conical portion of the mandrel body outer surface while a generally cylindrical portion of the mandrel body extends into the can. Further, the space between the cylindrical portion of the mandrel body and the can is pressurized so as to resist deformations in the can during the decorating process. In an exemplary embodiment, the mandrel includes an elongated mandrel body with an outer surface, a proximal, first end, a proximal medial portion, a distal medial portion, and a distal, second end and having an axis of rotation. The mandrel body outer surface includes an elongated conical portion; the mandrel body outer surface conical portion is disposed adjacently about the mandrel body first end.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2016Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventor: Anthony Joseph Vella
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Publication number: 20180170031Abstract: A mandrel wherein a portion of the mandrel body outer surface is cortical; i.e., flared outwardly, is provided. In this configuration, the necked can is drawn against the conical portion of the mandrel body outer surface while a generally cylindrical portion of the mandrel body extends into the can. Further, the space between the cylindrical portion of the mandrel body and the can is pressurized so as to resist deformations in the can during the decorating process. In an exemplary embodiment, the mandrel includes an elongated mandrel body with an outer surface, a proximal, first end, a proximal medial portion, a distal medial portion, and a distal, second end and having an axis of rotation. The mandrel body outer surface includes an elongated conical portion; the mandrel body outer surface conical portion is disposed adjacently about the mandrel body first end.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventor: Anthony Joseph Vella
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Publication number: 20180126724Abstract: An ink station assembly is for a can decorator machine structured to decorate a plurality of cans. The ink station assembly includes a first oscillator roll and a second oscillator roll each having a longitudinal axis and being structured to oscillate back and forth along the longitudinal axis, a printing plate cylinder including a printing plate, and only one single form roll cooperating with the printing plate cylinder to apply a supply of ink to the printing plate, the single form roll cooperating with the first oscillator roll and the second oscillator roll.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Applicant: STOLLE MACHINERY COMPANY, LLCInventors: KARL FLEISCHER, ANTHONY JOSEPH VELLA
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Patent number: 9884478Abstract: An ink station assembly is for a can decorator machine structured to decorate a plurality of cans. The ink station assembly includes a first oscillator roll and a second oscillator roll each having a longitudinal axis and being structured to oscillate back and forth along the longitudinal axis, a printing plate cylinder including a printing plate, and only one single form roll cooperating with the printing plate cylinder to apply a supply of ink to the printing plate, the single form roll cooperating with the first oscillator roll and the second oscillator roll.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2016Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: STOLLE MACHINERY COMPANY, LLCInventors: Karl Fleischer, Anthony Joseph Vella
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Publication number: 20170008270Abstract: An ink station assembly is for a can decorator machine structured to decorate a plurality of cans. The ink station assembly includes a first oscillator roll and a second oscillator roll each having a longitudinal axis and being structured to oscillate back and forth along the longitudinal axis, a printing plate cylinder including a printing plate, and only one single form roll cooperating with the printing plate cylinder to apply a supply of ink to the printing plate, the single form roll cooperating with the first oscillator roll and the second oscillator roll.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: STOLLE MACHINERY COMPANY, LLCInventors: KARL FLEISCHER, ANTHONY JOSEPH VELLA
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Patent number: 9475276Abstract: An ink station assembly is provided for a can decorator machine. The ink station assembly includes an ink fountain providing a supply of ink, a fountain roll, a distributor roll, a ductor roll cooperable with the fountain roll and the distributor roll, a number of oscillator rolls having longitudinal axis and oscillating back and forth along such axis, a number of transfer rolls cooperating with the oscillator rolls, a printing plate cylinder including a printing plate, and a single form roll cooperating with the printing plate cylinder to apply the ink to the printing plate. The diameter of the single form roll is greater than the diameter of the printing plate cylinder such that the printing plate cylinder makes a complete revolution before the single form roll makes a complete revolution. Accordingly, no portion of the single form roll contacts the printing plate more than once per revolution.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2011Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: Karl Fleischer, Anthony Joseph Vella
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Publication number: 20150128821Abstract: A fountain blade assembly for an ink station assembly is provided. The ink station assembly includes an anilox roll and an ink fountain. The ink fountain includes a liquid ink supply and the fountain is structured to apply said ink to said anilox roll. The fountain blade assembly includes a mounting assembly, a blade assembly, and an adjustment assembly. The blade includes a plurality of adjustable portions, each blade adjustable portion is structured to move between a first position, wherein each said blade adjustable portion is spaced from said anilox roll outer surface, and a second position, wherein each said blade adjustable portion engages said anilox roll outer surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: STOLLE MACHINERY COMPANY, LLCInventor: ANTHONY JOSEPH VELLA
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Publication number: 20150128819Abstract: An ink station assembly including a limited number of rolls is provided. That is, An ink station assembly for a can decorator machine structured to decorate a plurality of cans, the ink station assembly includes an ink fountain and a limited number of rolls. The ink fountain is structured to provide a supply of ink. The limited number of rolls includes a first roll, a final roll, and a printing plate cylinder. The first roll is in liquid communication with the ink fountain. The first roll is also in ink film communication with the final roll. The final roil is in ink film communication with the printing plate cylinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: STOLLE MACHINERY COMPANY, LLCInventor: ANTHONY JOSEPH VELLA
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Publication number: 20120272846Abstract: An ink station assembly is provided for a can decorator machine. The ink station assembly includes an ink fountain providing a supply of ink, a fountain roll, a distributor roll, a ductor roll cooperable with the fountain roll and the distributor roll, a number of oscillator rolls having longitudinal axis and oscillating back and forth along such axis, a number of transfer rolls cooperating with the oscillator rolls, a printing plate cylinder including a printing plate, and a single form roll cooperating with the printing plate cylinder to apply the ink to the printing plate. The diameter of the single form roll is greater than the diameter of the printing plate cylinder such that the printing plate cylinder makes a complete revolution before the single form roll makes a complete revolution. Accordingly, no portion of the single form roll contacts the printing plate more than once per revolution.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2011Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: STOLLE MACHINERY COMPANY, LLCInventors: KARL FLEISCHER, Anthony Joseph Vella