Patents Assigned to FBM International, Inc.
  • Cup loader machine
    Patent number: 4199918
    Abstract: A carton filling machine for receiving a plurality of tapered wall containers from a serial conveyor and loading them into cartons. The containers are assembled in a collecting area within the machine and engaged by a clamp head assembly. The clamp head assembly is moved horizontally to a position above a case conveyor. Opened cases on the case conveyor are moved vertically into a container receiving position below the cup clamp assembly to receive containers therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1980
    Assignee: FBM International, Inc.
    Inventor: Bertel R. Peterson
  • Carton for tapered wall containers
    Patent number: 4185744
    Abstract: A carton for carrying a plurality of tapered wall containers. The carton is formed from an integral blank and is cut and scored to permit it to be readily erected to receive a group of containers. A series of locks are formed in the upper surface of the erected carton to engage both the top cover and side wall of at least some containers and restrain their movement relative to each other and the carton to strengthen the package and prevent the containers from damaging each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1980
    Assignee: FBM International, Inc.
    Inventor: Bertel R. Peterson
  • Semi-automatic carton forming, filling, and sealing machine
    Patent number: 4126981
    Abstract: A semi-automatic carton forming, filling, and sealing machine utilizing a single rotationally movable mandrel for assisting the machine operator in the erection of a carton blank and for closing and sealing the bottom portion of the carton and also including a carton filling and top closing mechanism operated in coordination with the rotational mandrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1978
    Assignee: FBM International, Inc.
    Inventor: Percy King