Patents Assigned to Johnson Associates, Inc.
  • Broccoli bunching and tying machine
    Patent number: 4262944
    Abstract: An automatic tying machine suitable for use in connection with an automatic broccoli bunching machine is illustrated. The tying machine comprises, in addition to the string carrying needle and knotter bill mechanism of the prior art machines, a placer foot that is separate from the needle, and a string retaining mechanism having two fingers, so that each string end of the loop may be independently held.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1981
    Assignee: Johnson Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory L. Branch