Patents by Inventor Robert M. Heil

Robert M. Heil 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 the application and control of a continuous or intermittent tail seal
    Publication number: 20040086698
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for sealing a tail of a log of web material is provided. A linear tail seal system includes a track and electromagnets that cooperate to move a linear motor. The tail of the log is detected by an electronic eye as the log moves near the linear tail seal system, which signals an adhesive applicator to apply an adhesive to the log. An ironing roll forms a tail seal by adhesively ironing the tail seal on the log. A process for making a roll having a well defined handle formed by the linear tail seal system is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Robert H. Collins, Robert M. Heil