Patents by Inventor Peter Naf

Peter Naf 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).

  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPACTING FLOWABLE SOLIDS
    Publication number: 20100170198
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for compacting flowable solids, in particular powders, flours or similar materials, preferably by packing in packagings or sacks. In order to increase the process reliability, there is provision for evacuation of the solid and its sack packaging to take place in a likewise evacuated environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventors: Peter Näf, Heinz Brand
  • Method and apparatus for the automatic closing of transport bags
    Patent number: 5890348
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for the automatic closing of transport bags, especially bags made of paper for meal, fodders and the like, with a mass of more than 5 kg. The filled bags are first spread and are aligned in their height, subsequently clamped and provided with a double fold. An adhesive is applied between the folding steps and the double fold formed is pressed together with the adhesive joint in press rollers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: Buhler AG
    Inventors: Markus Nutzi, Peter Naf