Patents by Inventor Winfried Vicktorius

Winfried Vicktorius 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).

  • Publication number: 20240010380
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a labelling system for labelling individual packages, wherein the labelling system comprises a labelling device (1) having functional units and a control assembly (11) which, in a labelling routine, controls the functional units in accordance with a control specification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Winfried VICKTORIUS, Peter WOLFF, Ronnie BECKERS
  • Publication number: 20230002100
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a labelling system which comprises a labelling device (1) having a feed assembly (2), a dispensing assembly (4) and an application assembly (6); wherein at least one of these functional units comprises a sensor assembly (8, 9, 10); wherein, in a labelling routine, a control assembly (11) activates the functional units in order to carry out the labelling process; wherein, in a monitoring routine, a monitoring assembly (12) captures the sensor data detected by the sensor assemblies (8, 9, 10), which data correspond to a sensor capture density specified for the corresponding functional unit; wherein the labelling system comprises a user interface (13).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2020
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Ronnie BECKERS, Winfried VICKTORIUS, Peter WOLFF
  • Patent number: 11414232
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for labeling individual products (2), comprising an advancing device (3) for transporting each product (2) in a transport direction (X), a label dispensing device (4) for dispensing a label, which can be removed from a material strip (5), from a discharge point (6) in a dispensing direction (S), and a label transporting device (7) with a movable label transporting means (8) for transporting the dispensed label (5) from a transfer region (9), where the dispensed label (5) is transferred to the label transporting mean (8), to a delivery point (10), where the label (5) is applied onto the respective product (2). The label transport means (8) has a surface (11) which is brought into contact with the label (5). The aim of the invention is to simplify the labeling of individual products (2) and apply the labels (5) as precisely as possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Espera-Werke GmbH
    Inventors: Winfried Vicktorius, Peter Wolff, Ralf Thomas Treder, Andreas Matheus Adrianus Van Roozendaal
  • Patent number: 11142363
    Abstract: An apparatus for labeling a package (1) including an advancing device (2) for transporting the package in a transport direction (X) and an application device (3) for applying a dispensed label (4) to the package. The application device includes an oscillating punch (7) having a punch stem (5) and a punch foot (6) connected thereto. The dispensed label is picked up by the punch foot from a pickup position, moved to a deposit position, and applied by the punch foot to the package. The punch stem is movably mounted on a guide element (8), held in a direction of gravitational force (Y) by a holder (9), and mounted pivotably about a horizontal pivot axis (X1) that runs orthogonal to the direction of gravitational force. The guide element carries at least one component of the holder and is pivotable about the pivot axis. Also a labeling method that utilizes the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Espera-Werke GmbH
    Inventors: Winfried Vicktorius, Ulrich Jung
  • Patent number: 11027926
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a conveying apparatus for transporting individual products, having a feed device comprising a transport means for transporting the respective product in a direction of transport which runs at an angle to the direction of gravity, wherein the transport means has a resting surface for the respective product, having a control device comprising at least one electronic component, and having a frame bearing a holder which is movable between an operating position and a maintenance position and which bears at least one electronic component, wherein the at least one electronic component, in the operating position of the holder, is ready for operation. The disclosure proposes that the control device is ready for operation also in the maintenance position. The disclosure also relates to a labeling apparatus having such a conveying apparatus and having an applicator for applying a label to the respective product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: ESPERA-Werke GmbH
    Inventors: Winfried Vicktorius, Mario Wiegel
  • Patent number: 10875325
    Abstract: A device (1) for printing labels (2) by means of thermal printing using a thermal head (3), which has a thermal strip (4), having a counter-pressure element carrier (5), which has a counter-pressure element (6), wherein an insertion gap (7) is formed between the thermal strip (4) and the counter-pressure element (6), through which the label (2) to be printed in each case can be guided, wherein the thermal head (3) is fastened in a movable manner on a thermal head carrier (8) and wherein the thermal strip (4) is pressed with a predetermined contact pressure against the counter-pressure element (6). To reduce the operating costs, the counter-pressure element (6) is movable relative to the insertion gap (7). A method for printing labels (2) using the device (1) is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Espera-Werke GmbH
    Inventors: Winfried Vicktorius, Marcus Korthäuer, Peter Wolff
  • Patent number: 10676229
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a punch foot (1) for a label punch (2) of a device (3) for labeling individual packs (4), having a punch foot housing (5) which in an extent direction (E) extends from a first housing end (5a) having a first housing opening (6a) to a second housing end (5b) having a second housing opening (6b); having a pressure duct (7) which in the punch foot housing (5) extends from the first housing opening (6a) in the extent direction (E); having a perforated plate (8) which closes the second housing opening (6b) and is connected to the punch foot housing (5), by way of which at least one primary nozzle (9) extends in an orientation direction (V); having a pressure chamber (10) which in the punch foot housing (5) extends from the perforated plate (8) counter to the extent direction (E) and which in a manner orthogonal to the extent direction (E) is on all sides delimited by a punch foot housing wall portion (11); having a connection portion (12) which in the punch foot housing (5) in the
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Espera-Werke GmbH
    Inventors: Marcus Korthäuer, Winfried Vicktorius, Peter Wolff, Ralf Dippe
  • Patent number: 10556715
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for labelling individual products (2), in particular packages or goods, with a feed device (3) for transporting a respective product (2) along a transporting path, with a label application device (4) with a blower head (5) for applying a label (6) to the surface of the product (2), wherein the blower head (5) has holding means (7) for fixing the label (6) in a blow-off position (II) and blow-off means (8) for producing a blast of compressed air directed in a blow-off direction (A) from the blow-off position (II) to the feed device (3), and with a label dispensing device (9) for providing a label (6) in a dispensing position (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Espera-Werke GmbH
    Inventors: Winfried Vicktorius, Peter Wolff, Ulrich Jung
  • Patent number: 10179669
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for labelling packs including an advancement device for transporting a pack in a transporting direction, a dispensing device for dispensing a label into a dispensing position, and an application device for applying the dispensed label to the pack. A punch including a punch shank and punch foot moves the dispensed label from a receiving position, where the punch foot receives the label, to a discharging position, where the label is applied to the pack by the punch foot. The punch shank is pivotally mounted about a first pivot axis transverse to the transporting direction, and is movable axially in a guide element. The punch shank is connected to a lifting element of a lifting device via an articulation. The lifting element is movable parallel to a direction angled relative to the transporting direction. A first drive with a motor drives the lifting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Espera-Werke GmbH
    Inventors: Marcus Korthäuer, Peter Wolff, Winfried Vicktorius, Ralf Dippe
  • Publication number: 20180334279
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a punch foot (1) for a label punch (2) of a device (3) for labeling individual packs (4), having a punch foot housing (5) which in an extent direction (E) extends from a first housing end (5a) having a first housing opening (6a) to a second housing end (5b) having a second housing opening (6b); having a pressure duct (7) which in the punch foot housing (5) extends from the first housing opening (6a) in the extent direction (E); having a perforated plate (8) which closes the second housing opening (6b) and is connected to the punch foot housing (5), by way of which at least one primary nozzle (9) extends in an orientation direction (V); having a pressure chamber (10) which in the punch foot housing (5) extends from the perforated plate (8) counter to the extent direction (E) and which in a manner orthogonal to the extent direction (E) is on all sides delimited by a punch foot housing wall portion (11); having a connection portion (12) which in the punch foot housing (5) in the
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Applicant: ESPERA-WERKE GmbH
    Inventors: Marcus KORTHÄUER, Winfried VICKTORIUS, Peter Wolff, Ralf DIPPE
  • Publication number: 20180305061
    Abstract: An apparatus for labeling a package (1) including an advancing device (2) for transporting the package in a transport direction (X) and an application device (3) for applying a dispensed label (4) to the package. The application device includes an oscillating punch (7) having a punch stem (5) and a punch foot (6) connected thereto. The dispensed label is picked up by the punch foot from a pickup position, moved to a deposit position, and applied by the punch foot to the package. The punch stem is movably mounted on a guide element (8), held in a direction of gravitational force (Y) by a holder (9), and mounted pivotably about a horizontal pivot axis (X1) that runs orthogonal to the direction of gravitational force. The guide element carries at least one component of the holder and is pivotable about the pivot axis. Also a labeling method that utilizes the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Winfried VICKTORIUS, Ulrich JUNG
  • Publication number: 20180297376
    Abstract: A device (1) for printing labels (2) by means of thermal printing using a thermal head (3), which has a thermal strip (4), having a counter-pressure element carrier (5), which has a counter-pressure element (6), wherein an insertion gap (7) is formed between the thermal strip (4) and the counter-pressure element (6), through which the label (2) to be printed in each case can be guided, wherein the thermal head (3) is fastened in a movable manner on a thermal head carrier (8) and wherein the thermal strip (4) is pressed with a predetermined contact pressure against the counter-pressure element (6). To reduce the operating costs, the counter-pressure element (6) is movable relative to the insertion gap (7). A method for printing labels (2) using the device (1) is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Winfried VICKTORIUS, Marcus KORTHÄUER, Peter WOLFF
  • Publication number: 20180297783
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a conveying apparatus for transporting individual products, having a feed device comprising a transport means for transporting the respective product in a direction of transport which runs at an angle to the direction of gravity, wherein the transport means has a resting surface for the respective product, having a control device comprising at least one electronic component, and having a frame bearing a holder which is movable between an operating position and a maintenance position and which bears at least one electronic component, wherein the at least one electronic component, in the operating position of the holder, is ready for operation. The disclosure proposes that the control device is ready for operation also in the maintenance position. The disclosure also relates to a labeling apparatus having such a conveying apparatus and having an applicator for applying a label to the respective product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2016
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Winfried Vicktorius, Mario Wiegel
  • Publication number: 20180273229
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for labeling individual products (2), comprising an advancing device (3) for transporting each product (2) in a transport direction (X), a label dispensing device (4) for dispensing a label, which can be removed from a material strip (5), from a discharge point (6) in a dispensing direction (S), and a label transporting device (7) with a movable label transporting means (8) for transporting the dispensed label (5) from a transfer region (9), where the dispensed label (5) is transferred to the label transporting mean (8), to a delivery point (10), where the label (5) is applied onto the respective product (2). The label transport means (8) has a surface (11) which is brought into contact with the label (5). The aim of the invention is to simplify the labeling of individual products (2) and apply the labels (5) as precisely as possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Espera-Werke GmbH
    Inventors: Winfried VICKTORIUS, Peter WOLFF, Ralf Thomas TREDER, Andreas Matheus Adrianus Van ROOZENDAAL
  • Patent number: 10081449
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (11) for the labelling of individual products (2), in particular packages or goods, with a feed device (3) for transporting a respective product (2) along a transport path, with a label dispensing device (4) for providing a label (5), and with a label application device (6) with a blowing head (7) for applying the label (5) to the surface of the product (2), wherein the blowing head (7) has a blowing head housing (8) with a pressure chamber (9), wherein the blowing head housing (8) has a housing part (10) with a plurality of housing openings (11) on the side facing towards the feed device (3), which connect the interior of the pressure chamber (9) to the environment of the blowing head housing (8), and through which a compressed air pulse directed in a blow-off direction (A) from the housing openings (11) towards the feed device (3) can escape, wherein the pressure chamber (9) has a compressed air connection (12) for the introduction of compressed air into the pressur
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: ESPERA-WERKE GmbH
    Inventors: Winfried Vicktorius, Ulrich Jung
  • Publication number: 20180099773
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for labelling individual products (2), in particular packages or goods, with a feed device (3) for transporting a respective product (2) along a transporting path, with a label application device (4) with a blower head (5) for applying a label (6) to the surface of the product (2), wherein the blower head (5) has holding means (7) for fixing the label (6) in a blow-off position (II) and blow-off means (8) for producing a blast of compressed air directed in a blow-off direction (A) from the blow-off position (II) to the feed device (3), and with a label dispensing device (9) for providing a label (6) in a dispensing position (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Winfried VICKTORIUS, Peter WOLFF, Ulrich JUNG
  • Publication number: 20180050835
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (11) for the labelling of individual products (2), in particular packages or goods, with a feed device (3) for transporting a respective product (2) along a transport path, with a label dispensing device (4) for providing a label (5), and with a label application device (6) with a blowing head (7) for applying the label (5) to the surface of the product (2), wherein the blowing head (7) has a blowing head housing (8) with a pressure chamber (9), wherein the blowing head housing (8) has a housing part (10) with a plurality of housing openings (11) on the side facing towards the feed device (3), which connect the interior of the pressure chamber (9) to the environment of the blowing head housing (8), and through which a compressed air pulse directed in a blow-off direction (A) from the housing openings (11) towards the feed device (3) can escape, wherein the pressure chamber (9) has a compressed air connection (12) for the introduction of compressed air into the pressur
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Applicant: Espera-Werke GmbH
    Inventors: Winfried VICKTORIUS, Ulrich JUNG
  • Publication number: 20170341799
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for labelling packs including an advancement device for transporting a pack in a transporting direction, a dispensing device for dispensing a label into a dispensing position, and an application device for applying the dispensed label to the pack. A punch including a punch shank and punch foot moves the dispensed label from a receiving position, where the punch foot receives the label, to a discharging position, where the label is applied to the pack by the punch foot. The punch shank is pivotally mounted about a first pivot axis transverse to the transporting direction, and is movable axially in a guide element. The punch shank is connected to a lifting element of a lifting device via an articulation. The lifting element is movable parallel to a direction angled relative to the transporting direction. A first drive with a motor drives the lifting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: ESPERA-WERKE GmbH
    Inventors: Marcus KORTHÄUER, Peter WOLFF, Winfried VICKTORIUS, Ralf DIPPE
  • Patent number: 7256808
    Abstract: The invention relates to a printing device for printing sheet elements (1) that are serially fed to the printing device, in particular product labels made of temperature-sensitive paper or paper substitute materials, comprising a feed device for feeding the sheet elements to a print head which acts on the sheet element, wherein the print head comprises a thermal slat (3) which is supported flexibly by a carrier device (8) such that between the thermal slat (3) and the deflection device (4) a counterpressure surface is formed at a predefined surface pressure on the sheet element (1) to be printed. The thermal slat (3) is associated with an adaptor means (7) that is exchangeable together with the thermal slat (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Espera-Werke GmbH
    Inventor: Winfried Vicktorius
  • Publication number: 20060139435
    Abstract: The invention relates to a printing device for printing sheet elements (1) that are serially fed to the printing device, in particular product labels made of temperature-sensitive paper or paper substitute materials, comprising a feed device for feeding the sheet elements to a print head which acts on the sheet element, wherein the print head comprises a thermal slat (3) which is supported flexibly by a carrier device (8) such that between the thermal slat (3) and the deflection device (4) a counterpressure surface is formed at a predefined surface pressure on the sheet element (1) to be printed. The thermal slat (3) is associated with an adaptor means (7) that is exchangeable together with the thermal slat (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventor: Winfried Vicktorius