Patents Assigned to Enterprises International, Inc.
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Patent number: 11434608Abstract: A method for forming paper straps is provided. The method may include providing a paper strip from a base sheet and directing the paper strip through a first die to form an intermediate string. The method may further include directing the intermediate string from the first die through a second die, the intermediate string exiting the second die in a substantially non-twisted state. Related apparatuses and devices to form paper straps are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2019Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Enterprises International, Inc.Inventors: Halim Chtourou, Michelle Agnes Ricard, Natalie Pagé, Guy Njamen Tchapda, Michael Lee Reynolds, Lyman Arthur Biggar
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Patent number: 11352155Abstract: A repulpable paper strap includes a plurality of paper strings, and a binder that binds the paper strings together, the binder including a partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol and a fully hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol. Related methods of forming the repulpable paper strap is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2019Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Halim Chtourou, Michael Lee Reynolds
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Patent number: 10309061Abstract: A method for forming paper straps is provided. The method may include providing a paper strip from a base sheet and directing the paper strip through a first die to form an intermediate string. The method may further include directing the intermediate string from the first die through a second die, the intermediate string exiting the second die in a substantially non-twisted state. Related apparatuses and devices to form paper straps are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Enterprises International, Inc.Inventors: Halim Chtourou, Michelle Agnes Ricard, Natalie Pagé, Guy Njamen Tchapda, Michael Lee Reynolds, Lyman Arthur Biggar
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Patent number: 9828126Abstract: A track system, for use in connection with bundling one or more objects positioned within a bundling station, includes guiding a length of wire through a track guide assembly. The track guide assembly includes a plurality of straight and corner track segments coupled to each other and to a carrier plate subassembly, the track guide assembly substantially enclosing a wire guide path to guide the length of wire about the one or more objects. The track system further includes a pneumatic system configured to reduce a pressure to release the plurality of straight and corner track segments to free the length of wire during a tension cycle and to increase the pressure to fix the plurality of straight and corner track segments during a feed cycle. Related systems and methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2013Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Enterprises International, Inc.Inventors: Darrell Robinson, Donald Smith, Lyndon Cozzutto, Philip Floyd Jones
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Patent number: 9745091Abstract: The present description discusses apparatuses and methods for applying straps around a bundle of objects by applying a variable force to tension the strap around the bundle of objects and then actuating a series of cams to control the sealing of the strap around the bundle of objects. The apparatus includes a track assembly extending substantially about a strapping station. The track assembly is adapted to receive a strap and to release the strap during a tensioning operation. An accumulator delivers strap to the track assembly. The accumulator has a strap conveyor system that defines a strap path and an accumulator container adjacent to the strap path. Strap can be accumulated in the accumulator container and subsequently delivered to the track assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Enterprises International, Inc.Inventors: David Richard Doyle, Knut O. Totland, Philip Floyd Jones, Donald Arthur Smith
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Patent number: 9676505Abstract: A twister assembly for use in connection with bundling one or more objects with a length of wire may cut, grip, eject, and twist the length of wire. The twister assembly includes a main shaft driven by a main shaft motor and a twister shaft driven by a twister motor. The main shaft may be operatively coupled to a gripping mechanism, which is operable between an open and a closed position, a cutting mechanism, and an ejector mechanism. The twister shaft may be operatively coupled to a twisting mechanism, where the twisting mechanism includes a plurality of gears configured to rotate a twister pinion. The twister pinion is further configured to engage the length of wire and twist a portion of the length of wire to form a knot. Related twister assemblies and methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2013Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Enterprises International, Inc.Inventors: Darrell Robinson, Donald Smith, Lyndon Cozzutto, David Doyle, Philip Floyd Jones
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Publication number: 20140130686Abstract: The present description discusses apparatuses and methods for applying straps around a bundle of objects by applying a variable force to tension the strap around the bundle of objects and then actuating a series of cams to control the sealing of the strap around the bundle of objects. The apparatus includes a track assembly extending substantially about a strapping station. The track assembly is adapted to receive a strap and to release the strap during a tensioning operation. An accumulator delivers strap to the track assembly. The accumulator has a strap conveyor system that defines a strap path and an accumulator container adjacent to the strap path. Strap can be accumulated in the accumulator container and subsequently delivered to the track assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Enterprises International, Inc.Inventors: David Richard Doyle, Knut O. Totland, Philip Floyd Jones, Donald Arthur Smith
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Patent number: 8584438Abstract: The present description discusses apparatuses and methods for applying straps around a bundle of objects by applying a variable force to tension the strap around the bundle of objects and then actuating a series of cams to control the sealing of the strap around the bundle of objects. The apparatus includes a track assembly extending substantially about a strapping station. The track assembly is adapted to receive a strap and to release the strap during a tensioning operation. An accumulator delivers strap to the track assembly. The accumulator has a strap conveyor system that defines a strap path and an accumulator container adjacent to the strap path. Strap can be accumulated in the accumulator container and subsequently delivered to the track assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2010Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Enterprises International, Inc.Inventors: David Richard Doyle, Knut O. Totland, Philip Floyd Jones, Donald Arthur Smith
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Patent number: 8327759Abstract: A strapping system includes a strap exchanger that is capable of delivering one or more straps to a component of the strapping system. The strap exchanger feeds a strap to a downstream component of the strapping system. A track assembly receives the strap and uses that strap to bundle product. The strap exchanger is capable of repeatedly delivering straps to the strapping system to reduce, limit, or substantially eliminate downtime associated with manually loading straps into the strapping system.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2011Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Enterprises International, Inc.Inventors: David R. Doyle, Gerald A. Ryan
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Patent number: 8127669Abstract: A strapping system includes a strap exchanger that is capable of delivering one or more straps to a component of the strapping system. The strap exchanger feeds a strap to a downstream component of the strapping system. A track assembly receives the strap and uses that strap to bundle product. The strap exchanger is capable of repeatedly delivering straps to the strapping system to reduce, limit, or substantially eliminate downtime associated with manually loading straps into the strapping system.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2011Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Enterprises International, Inc.Inventors: David R. Doyle, Gerald A. Ryan
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Publication number: 20110271850Abstract: A strapping system includes a strap exchanger that is capable of delivering one or more straps to a component of the strapping system. The strap exchanger feeds a strap to a downstream component of the strapping system. A track assembly receives the strap and uses that strap to bundle product. The strap exchanger is capable of repeatedly delivering straps to the strapping system to reduce, limit, or substantially eliminate downtime associated with manually loading straps into the strapping system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: Enterprises International, Inc.Inventors: David R. Doyle, Gerald A. Ryan
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Publication number: 20110132206Abstract: A strapping system includes a strap exchanger that is capable of delivering one or more straps to a component of the strapping system. The strap exchanger feeds a strap to a downstream component of the strapping system. A track assembly receives the strap and uses that strap to bundle product. The strap exchanger is capable of repeatedly delivering straps to the strapping system to reduce, limit, or substantially eliminate downtime associated with manually loading straps into the strapping system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2011Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: Enterprises International Inc.Inventors: David R. Doyle, Gerald A. Ryan
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Patent number: 7950324Abstract: A strapping system includes a strap exchanger that is capable of delivering one or more straps to a component of the strapping system. The strap exchanger feeds a strap to a downstream component of the strapping system. A track assembly receives the strap and uses that strap to bundle product. The strap exchanger is capable of repeatedly delivering straps to the strapping system to reduce, limit, or substantially eliminate downtime associated with manually loading straps into the strapping system.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2008Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Enterprises International, Inc.Inventors: David R. Doyle, Gerald A. Ryan
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Publication number: 20110011039Abstract: The present description discusses apparatuses and methods for applying straps around a bundle of objects by applying a variable force to tension the strap around the bundle of objects and then actuating a series of cams to control the sealing of the strap around the bundle of objects. The apparatus includes a track assembly extending substantially about a strapping station. The track assembly is adapted to receive a strap and to release the strap during a tensioning operation. An accumulator delivers strap to the track assembly. The accumulator has a strap conveyor system that defines a strap path and an accumulator container adjacent to the strap path. Strap can be accumulated in the accumulator container and subsequently delivered to the track assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: Enterprises International, Inc.Inventors: David Richard Doyle, Knut O. Totland, Philip Floyd Jones, Donald Arthur Smith
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Patent number: 7770369Abstract: The present description discusses apparatuses and methods for applying straps around a bundle of objects by applying a variable force to tension the strap around the bundle of objects and then actuating a series of cams to control the sealing of the strap around the bundle of objects. The apparatus includes a track assembly extending substantially about a strapping station. The track assembly is adapted to receive a strap and to release the strap during a tensioning operation. An accumulator delivers strap to the track assembly. The accumulator has a strap conveyor system that defines a strap path and an accumulator container adjacent to the strap path. Strap can be accumulated in the accumulator container and subsequently delivered to the track assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2008Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Enterprises International, Inc.Inventors: David Richard Doyle, Knut O. Totland, Philip Floyd Jones, Donald Arthur Smith
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Patent number: D579177Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2007Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: Playboy Enterprises International, Inc.Inventor: Erica R. Paul
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Patent number: D608399Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: McLaughlin Enterprise International, Inc.Inventor: Ronald J. McLaughlin
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Patent number: D617392Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2009Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: McLaughlin Enterprise International, Inc.Inventor: Ronald J. McLaughlin
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Patent number: D617393Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2009Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: McLaughlin Enterprise International, Inc.Inventor: Ronald J. McLaughlin
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Patent number: D617394Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2009Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: McLaughlin Enterprise International, Inc.Inventor: Ronald J. McLaughlin