Patents by Inventor Martin Kölker

Martin Kölker 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).

  • Patent number: 11225386
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for stacking of filled sacks (20) to a pallet-free sack stacking (10) comprising the following: Performing of a first layer (L1) from at least two rows of filled sacks (20), Performing of at least one further layer (L2) from at least two rows of filled sacks (20) on top of the first layer (L1), Covering of the completed sack stacking (10) with at least a stabilized cover (30). The first layer (L1) or the last layer (L9) of the sack stacking with at least two elevating recesses (40) are performed for an elevation with a forklift and between two layers (L8, L9) a mechanically stiffened intermediate space (50) is realized with a floor space (52) which extends between both neighboring layers (L8, L9) and at least a lateral flap (54) which extends along the lateral side (22) of the sacks (20) of one of both neighboring layers (L8, L9) and transverse to the elevating recesses (40).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Windmöller & Hölscher KG
    Inventors: Uwe Köhn, Rafael Imberg, Martin Kölker, Rüdiger Große-Heitmeyer, Andreas Schrödter, Thomas Hawighorst
  • Patent number: 10118736
    Abstract: A sack is formed by first transverse sealing seams from a foil tube, and is provided with at least a first vent channel, which runs largely parallel to the axis of the film tube, and whose inner film layer has first vent openings for venting of the sack interior into the first vent channel. A second vent channel is provided, which is connected to the first vent channel by second vent openings, and which, in turn, has third vent openings, which vent the at least one second vent channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: WINDMOELLER & HOELSCHER KG
    Inventors: Rüdiger Grosse-Heitmeyer, Thomas Knoke, Martin Koelker, Ludger Schulten, Hans-Ludwig Voss, Jan Thorsten Weber, Thomas Hawighorst, Holger Frische
  • Patent number: 9988222
    Abstract: The invention relates to a supply device for the supply of filled sacks to a palletizing device, comprising a main supply belt for the supply of a first row of filled sacks on a sliding area of the palletizing device, wherein beneath the main supply belt at least one secondary feed belt is assembled for the supply of another row of filled sacks on the sliding area beneath a first row of filled sacks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Windmöller & Hölscher KG
    Inventors: Martin Kölker, Ralf Ahlers
  • Patent number: 9963306
    Abstract: A palletizing device for a piling of layers from at least two rows of filled sacks to a sack stacking comprising a sliding device with a sliding area for the formation of a layer of filled sacks and a supply device with at least a conveyor belt for the supply of filled sacks in a feed position on the sliding area, wherein the sliding device comprises a sliding table beneath the sliding area and a slider for sliding of the filled sacks from a sliding position on the sliding area on the sliding table, wherein the conveyor belt is performed in a way that a supply distance between a feed position and the sliding position is smaller than a sliding distance between the sliding position and a frame of the sliding device at the supply edge of the conveyor belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Windmöller & Hölscher KG
    Inventors: Martin Kölker, Ralf Ahlers
  • Publication number: 20150307291
    Abstract: A palletizing device for a piling of layers from at least two rows of filled sacks to a sack stacking comprising a sliding device with a sliding area for the formation of a layer of filled sacks and a supply device with at least a conveyor belt for the supply of filled sacks in a feed position on the sliding area, wherein the sliding device comprises a sliding table beneath the sliding area and a slider for sliding of the filled sacks from a sliding position on the sliding area on the sliding table, wherein the conveyor belt is performed in a way that a supply distance between a feed position and the sliding position is smaller than a sliding distance between the sliding position and a frame of the sliding device at the supply edge of the conveyor belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Martin KÖLKER, Ralf Ahlers
  • Publication number: 20150307292
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sliding device for a palletizing device for stacking of filled sacks to a sack stacking, comprising a sliding area and a sliding table assembled beneath the sliding area and a slider for sliding of the sacks from the sliding area to the sliding table, wherein the sliding area comprises at least a structure section with a three dimensional surface structure for the reduction of the friction during sliding of the sacks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Ralf AHLERS, Jürgen STEINBERG, Martin KÖLKER
  • Publication number: 20150307290
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for stacking of filled sacks (20) to a pallet-free sack stacking (10) comprising the following: Performing of a first layer (L1) from at least two rows of filled sacks (20), Performing of at least one further layer (L2) from at least two rows of filled sacks (20) on top of the first layer (L1), Covering of the completed sack stacking (10) with at least a stabilized cover (30). The first layer (L1) or the last layer (L9) of the sack stacking with at least two elevating recesses (40) are performed for an elevation with a forklift and between two layers (L8, L9) a mechanically stiffened intermediate space (50) is realized with a floor space (52) which extends between both neighboring layers (L8, L9) and at least a lateral flap (54) which extends along the lateral side (22) of the sacks (20) of one of both neighboring layers (L8, L9) and transverse to the elevating recesses (40).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Uwe Köhn, Rafael Imberg, Martin Kölker, Rüdiger Große-Heitmeyer, Andreas Schrödter, Thomas Hawighorst
  • Publication number: 20150307294
    Abstract: The invention relates to a supply device for the supply of filled sacks to a palletizing device, comprising a main supply belt for the supply of a first row of filled sacks on a sliding area of the palletizing device, wherein beneath the main supply belt at least one secondary feed belt is assembled for the supply of another row of filled sacks on the sliding area beneath a first row of filled sacks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Martin KÖLKER, Ralf AHLERS
  • Patent number: 8087215
    Abstract: A forming, filling and sealing machine for producing bags from semifinished products, and for filling and closing the bags, includes a plurality of processing stations. At least two processing stations of at least one first group are successively, largely linearly, arranged in the horizontal plane (x, z) in the transport direction (z) of the bags. The bags or semifinished products are transported between the processing stations by transport devices which generally include gripping devices. The machine also includes at least one second group having at least one processing station that is not linearly arranged behind the first group in the horizontal plane (x, z) in the processing direction (z) of the bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Windmoeller & Hoelscher KG
    Inventors: Martin Koelker, Ludger Schulten, Thomas Knoke, Ulrich Stienecker
  • Publication number: 20090308028
    Abstract: (EN) The invention relates to a forming, filling and sealing machine (2) for producing bags (1) from semifinished products (5) and for filling and closing the same, said machines comprising a plurality of processing stations (4, 7, 9, 12). At least two processing stations (4, 7, 9, 12) of at least one first group (3) are successively, largely linearly, arranged in the horizontal plane (x, z) in the transport direction (z) of the bags (1). The bags (1) or semifinished products (5) can be transported between the processing stations (4, 7, 9, 12) by transport means which generally comprise grip means (10, 11, 21, 22). The invention is characterised in that at least one second group (20) of at least one processing station is not linearly arranged behind the first group (3) in the horizontal plane (x, z) in the processing direction (z) of the bags (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventors: Martin Koelker, Ludger Schulten, Thomas Knoke, Ülrich Stienecker
  • Patent number: 6994140
    Abstract: Device for conveying and preparing belt construction strip having parallel reinforcing members embedded in belt construction material includes first and second conveying devices, successively positioned in the feed direction without lateral stops for belt construction strip, to laterally align belt construction strip. Drive device laterally moves first conveying device relative to feed direction, sensor device has at least two sensors to detect position of side edges of belt construction strip, and holding device holds a front tip of belt construction strip in controlled manner in region of second conveying device. First conveying device positioned upstream of second conveying device relative to feed direction, and sensor device positioned to determine alignment of edge of belt construction strip and/or alignment of center of belt construction strip. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Continental Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Martin Kölker, Horst Sergel
  • Patent number: 6547906
    Abstract: Process and device for transporting a belt construction strip having parallel reinforcing members embedded in a belt construction material for forming a belt for a pneumatic vehicle tire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Continental Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Martin Kölker, Horst Sergel