Patents by Inventor Eric Koppes

Eric Koppes 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).

  • SCORING DEVICE AND METHODS FOR SETTING AXIAL POSITION AND GAP DIMENSION
    Publication number: 20240083063
    Abstract: A method for setting an axial position and gap dimension of a gap between one or more score blades and an anvil shaft of a rotary scoring device, includes providing a control system including a controller, at least one sensor, and at least one adjusting device actuated by the control system, and actuating the at least one adjusting device in response to the at least one sensor sensing a deviation from a desired state, thereby setting the axial position or the gap dimension between the one or more score blades and the anvil shaft. The method further includes actuating the at least one adjusting device is achieved as a result of the control system operating in a closed feedback loop, and sensing by the at least one sensor occurring with or without disruption of operation of the rotary scoring device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Eric KOPPES, Aaron POWERS, Brady JOHNSON, Frank FANG, Casey STEVENS, Dave PURKERSON, Levi WILSON
  • Adhesive Resistant Coating for Web Handling Devices
    Publication number: 20190077625
    Abstract: The invention pertains to coating web handling devices with a hydrophobic and oleophobic coating for preventing the accumulation of adhesive and inks from the web. The web being a web with a layer of adhesive or ink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Pete Ackerman, Eric Koppes
  • Chuck alignment apparatus
    Patent number: 8726531
    Abstract: The invention pertains to the alignment of chucks used in the web handling industry. The device includes specialized mounting features to align a light beam with a given chuck. Two of these assemblies are positioned such that each light beam aligns with the other. In this orientation the two chucks are aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Clemans, Bruce Isley, Michael Payton, Peter Ackerman, Eric Koppes
  • Chuck Alignment Apparatus
    Publication number: 20120079730
    Abstract: The invention pertains to the alignment of chucks used in the web handling industry. The device includes specialized mounting features to align a light beam with a given chuck. Two of these assemblies are positioned such that each light beam aligns with the other. In this orientation the two chucks are aligned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventors: Robert Clemens, Bruce Isley, Michael Payton, Peter Ackerman, Eric Koppes