Patents by Inventor Jens Essing

Jens Essing 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).

  • Vacuum drum for a labeling unit, labeling unit having such a vacuum drum, and method for producing a vacuum drum
    Patent number: 11661228
    Abstract: A vacuum drum for a labelling unit of a labelling machine has the segments arranged next to each other to collectively form a circumferential surface of the vacuum drum. A typical segment has vacuum-holders that holds ends of the label. The holders are offset along the drum's circumferential surface. The segment also has a carrier plate and a label arc between the first and second vacuum holders. The first vacuum-holder comprises a first housing and the second vacuum holder comprises a second housing. At least one of the carrier plate, the housings, and the label arc is formed by additive manufacturing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: KHS GmbH
    Inventors: Jens Essing, Klaus Kraemer
  • Vacuum Drum for a Labeling Unit, Labeling Unit Having Such a Vacuum Drum, and Method for Producing a Vacuum Drum
    Publication number: 20220073228
    Abstract: A vacuum drum for a labelling unit of a labelling machine has the segments arranged next to each other to collectively form a circumferential surface of the vacuum drum. A typical segment has vacuum-holders that holds ends of the label. The holders are offset along the drum's circumferential surface. The segment also has a carrier plate and a label arc between the first and second vacuum holders. The first vacuum-holder comprises a first housing and the second vacuum holder comprises a second housing. At least one of the carrier plate, the housings, and the label arc is formed by additive manufacturing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Jens Essing, Klaus Kraemer