Patents by Inventor Joseph A. Blume
Joseph A. Blume 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: 11897242Abstract: A method for producing a laminated embossed web includes the steps of: (a) providing a first web and at least a further web, (b) embossing the first web with a first pattern of embossments, each embossment comprising a top and a side, (c) providing an adhesive with an electrostatic charge, (d) directing the adhesive to the tops of the embossments, and (e) combining the webs.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2023Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Paper Converting Machine CompanyInventors: Cory L. Schubring, Joseph A. Blume
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Publication number: 20230226809Abstract: A method for producing a laminated embossed web includes the steps of: (a) providing a first web and at least a further web, (b) embossing the first web with a first pattern of embossments, each embossment comprising a top and a side, (c) providing an adhesive with an electrostatic charge, (d) directing the adhesive to the tops of the embossments, and (e) combining the webs.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Cory L. Schubring, Joseph A. Blume
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Patent number: 11571758Abstract: A method of cleaning a blade of a log saw of a converting line comprises applying a cleaning agent to a saw blade. The saw blade is adapted to cut a log of web material into rolls as the log of web material advances on a conveyor. In an another step of the method the log is advanced on the conveyor for cutting with the saw blade. In another step of the method, the saw blade is cleaned by cutting the log with the saw blade with the cleaning agent applied to the saw blade.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2019Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Paper Converting Machine CompanyInventors: Scott K. Houle, Cory P. Gussert, Joseph A. Blume
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Patent number: 11208282Abstract: A system has first and second winding drums and a core feeder for inserting a core into a winding nest for forming a convoluted roll. The leading edge of the web is engaged with a threading belt and directed around the first winding drum and through the winding nest to a position where the leading edge is beyond where the core feeder inserts the core into the winding nest thus providing an excess portion of the web between the leading edge and the core feeder core insertion position. A thread-up core is inserted into the winding nest and rotated with the winding drums so that the excess portion moves around the thread-up core. The leading edge is separated from the threading belt, the excess portion of the web is wound around the thread-up core, and the web from the supply is wound around the thread-up core.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Paper Converting Machine CompanyInventor: Joseph A. Blume
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Publication number: 20200180887Abstract: A system has first and second winding drums and a core feeder for inserting a core into a winding nest for forming a convoluted roll. The leading edge of the web is engaged with a threading belt and directed around the first winding drum and through the winding nest to a position where the leading edge is beyond where the core feeder inserts the core into the winding nest thus providing an excess portion of the web between the leading edge and the core feeder core insertion position. A thread-up core is inserted into the winding nest and rotated with the winding drums so that the excess portion moves around the thread-up core. The leading edge is separated from the threading belt, the excess portion of the web is wound around the thread-up core, and the web from the supply is wound around the thread-up core.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventor: Joseph A. Blume
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Publication number: 20200171590Abstract: A method of cleaning a blade of a log saw of a converting line comprises applying a cleaning agent to a saw blade. The saw blade is adapted to cut a log of web material into rolls as the log of web material advances on a conveyor. In an another step of the method the log is advanced on the conveyor for cutting with the saw blade. In another step of the method, the saw blade is cleaned by cutting the log with the saw blade with the cleaning agent applied to the saw blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2019Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Scott K. Houle, Cory P. Gussert, Joseph A. Blume
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Patent number: 7789001Abstract: Apparatus and processes for producing paper roll products with spaced core sections. A core substrate is arranged on a mandrel, and then divided into a plurality of core sections. The core sections are then separated from each other on the mandrel to form gaps between the core sections. Paper web material can then be wound onto the separated core sections to form a log of rolls. The log is then cut into final paper roll products.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2006Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Wausau Paper Towel & Tissue, LLCInventors: Joseph A. Blume, James Vincent Holzem, Steve J. Jansen
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Patent number: 7389716Abstract: Apparatus and processes for producing paper roll products with spaced core sections. A core substrate is arranged on a mandrel, and then divided into a plurality of core sections. The core sections are then separated from each other on the mandrel to form gaps between the core sections. Paper web material can then be wound onto the separated core sections to form a log of rolls. The log is then cut into final paper roll products.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2006Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Wausau Paper Towel & Tissue, LLCInventors: Joseph A. Blume, James Vincent Holzem, Steve J. Jansen
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Publication number: 20070068354Abstract: Apparatus and processes for producing paper roll products with spaced core sections. A core substrate is arranged on a mandrel, and then divided into a plurality of core sections. The core sections are then separated from each other on the mandrel to form gaps between the core sections. Paper web material can then be wound onto the separated core sections to form a log of rolls. The log is then cut into final paper roll products.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2006Publication date: March 29, 2007Applicant: Bay West Paper CorporationInventors: Joseph Blume, James Holzem, Steve Jansen
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Publication number: 20070012150Abstract: Apparatus and processes for producing paper roll products with spaced core sections. A core substrate is arranged on a mandrel, and then divided into a plurality of core sections. The core sections are then separated from each other on the mandrel to form gaps between the core sections. Paper web material can then be wound onto the separated core sections to form a log of rolls. The log is then cut into final paper roll products.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2006Publication date: January 18, 2007Applicant: Bay West CorporationInventors: Joseph Blume, James Holzem, Steve Jansen
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Patent number: 7127974Abstract: Apparatus and processes for producing paper roll products with spaced core sections. A core substrate is arranged on a mandrel, and then divided into a plurality of core sections. The core sections are then separated from each other on the mandrel to form gaps between the core sections. Paper web material can then be wound onto the separated core sections to form a log of rolls. The log is then cut into final paper roll products.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2004Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Bay West Paper CorporationInventors: Joseph A. Blume, James Vincent Holzem, Steve J. Jansen
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Patent number: 7107888Abstract: Apparatus and processes for producing paper roll products with spaced core sections. A core substrate is arranged on a mandrel, and then divided into a plurality of core sections. The core sections are then separated from each other on the mandrel to form gaps between the core sections. Paper web material can then be wound onto the separated core sections to form a log of rolls. The log is then cut into final paper roll products.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2003Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Bay West Paper CorporationInventors: Joseph A. Blume, James Vincent Holzem, Steve J. Jansen
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Publication number: 20050085368Abstract: Apparatus and processes for producing paper roll products with spaced core sections. A core substrate is arranged on a mandrel, and then divided into a plurality of core sections. The core sections are then separated from each other on the mandrel to form gaps between the core sections. Paper web material can then be wound onto the separated core sections to form a log of rolls. The log is then cut into final paper roll products.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2004Publication date: April 21, 2005Applicant: Bay West Paper CorporationInventors: Joseph Blume, James Holzem, Steve Jansen
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Publication number: 20040173071Abstract: Apparatus and processes for producing paper roll products with spaced core sections. A core substrate is arranged on a mandrel, and then divided into a plurality of core sections. The core sections are then separated from each other on the mandrel to form gaps between the core sections. Paper web material can then be wound onto the separated core sections to form a log of rolls. The log is then cut into final paper roll products.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: Joseph A. Blume, James Vincent Holzem, Steve J. Jansen
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Patent number: 6224468Abstract: An apparatus and method for sharpening a disc blade includes a grinding wheel mounted on a housing. The housing is mounted on a drive shaft so that the housing rotates with the drive shaft but can move axially relative to the drive shaft. A transversely extending projection on the housing extends into a space between two axially spaced spacers on the drive shaft. A spring is positioned between each spacer and the projection for resiliently biasing the housing in an axial direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1999Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Assignee: Paper Converting Machine CompanyInventors: Joseph A. Blume, Lawrence D. Mikulsky, James D. BaDour, Jr., Larry D. Wierschke, Gary R. Wunderlich
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Patent number: 6179241Abstract: The invention provides a new latch mechanism which is controlled by a camshaft which is mounted axially in the bedroll and by a servo motor which rotates the camshaft. The servo motor normally rotates the camshaft in the same direction and at the same speed as the bedroll. When the web is to be severed, the speed of the servo motor is either increased or decreased to rotate the camshaft relative to the bedroll. The rotation of the camshaft allows push rods in the bedroll to move radially inwardly to release the severing and transferring mechanism. Cam followers for the severing and transferring mechanism engage a stationary cam and control the movement of the mechanism. After the web is severed and transferred, the camshaft is rotated to force the push rods radially outwardly to relatch the severing and transferring mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1999Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Assignee: Paper Converting Machine Co.Inventors: James D. Ba Dour, Jr., Joseph A. Blume
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Patent number: 6056229Abstract: A surface winder includes first and second winding rolls for winding a web on a center member, a stationary surface spaced from the first winding roll for rolling a center member on the stationary surface, and a pinch pad for pinching the web against a pinch surface upstream of the center member and thereby severing the web. The first winding roll is provided with a high friction surface, and only a short length of web needs to be stretched between the pinch surface and the first roll to tension and sever the web. The severed web is wound on the center member as the center member rolls on the stationary surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1998Date of Patent: May 2, 2000Assignee: Paper Converting Machine Co.Inventors: Joseph A. Blume, James E. Hertel, Richard J. Vigneau, Thomas J. Daul
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Patent number: 5497959Abstract: A method and apparatus of coreless rewinding of retail-sized logs wherein the logs are developed alternately side-by-side on small diameter elongated mandrels.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1993Date of Patent: March 12, 1996Assignee: Paper Converting Machine CompanyInventors: Gary E. Johnson, Joseph A. Blume, Harlie C. Zahn
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Patent number: 5257898Abstract: Infeed apparatus for multi-level delivery of convolutely wound logs which includes a plurality of log supporting wheels rigidly mounted on a cross shaft with each of the wheels having a periphery interrupted by a plurality circumferentially spaced inwardly extending pockets, alternate of the pockets being constructed for upper level delivery and the remaining for lower level delivery, each of the pockets having a trailing rear wall extending radially outward and a forwardly extending flat wall, the lower level pockets additionally having a generally radially extending forward, leading wall.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 1991Date of Patent: November 2, 1993Assignee: Paper Converting Machine CompanyInventor: Joseph A. Blume