Patents Assigned to Kern International, Inc.
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Publication number: 20140074528Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for global enterprise workflow management are disclosed. The system may include a communications module, memory, and processor for executing a method of managing job information. The system receives job information and uses a model to identify a desirable resource to execute the job. Then the system sends the job information to the identified resource for execution. The resource may send back information associated with the running and/or completion of the job. Various models may be used in identifying a desirable approach, including a cost model, a staffing model, and other models.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Kern International, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Brock, Pramod C. Madala
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Patent number: 8508766Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for global enterprise workflow management are disclosed. The system may include a communications module, memory, and processor for executing a method of managing job information. The system receives job information and uses a model to identify a desirable resource to execute the job. Then the system sends the job information to the identified resource for execution. The resource may send back information associated with the running and/or completion of the job. Various models may be used in identifying a desirable approach, including a cost model, a staffing model, and other models.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2007Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Kern International, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Brock, Pramod C. Madala
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Patent number: 7717418Abstract: An apparatus for processing envelopes. A support plates and a pressure sensing lever support a stack of envelopes in a generally upright orientation. The pressure sensing lever pivots in accordance with pressure exerted by the stack of envelopes. A feeding apparatus is operatively coupled to a sensor such that pivotal movement of the pressure sensing lever is detected by the sensor and the feeding apparatus changes the pressure exerted against the stack of envelopes.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Kern International, Inc.Inventors: Peter Kern, Reinhard Buri
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Publication number: 20100059918Abstract: An apparatus for inserting a paper or film object or a stack of such objects into an envelope. A feeding apparatus moves the object toward an insertion station and a vacuum drum has a surface adapted to engage and move the envelope toward the insertion station. A ramp element is coupled to the vacuum drum and is adapted to support a leading portion of the envelope as the envelope moves With the vacuum drum.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: Kern International, Inc.Inventors: Peter Kern, Reinhard Buri
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Publication number: 20100058719Abstract: An apparatus for conveying envelopes traveling in a travel direction in a generally upright orientation. The apparatus includes a first pair of conveyor assemblies disposed opposite one another and configured to engage lateral edges of the envelopes, and configured to move the envelopes in the travel direction. The apparatus includes a second pair of conveyor assemblies disposed opposite one another and positioned downstream of the first pair of conveyor assemblies in the travel direction, with the second pair of conveyor assemblies being configured to move the envelopes in the travel direction independently of the first pair of conveyor assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: Kern International, Inc.Inventors: Peter Kern, Reinhard Buri, Axel Schutz
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Publication number: 20100059335Abstract: Apparatus is provided for transporting a paper or film discrete object in a machine direction. A top engaging portion contacts a first side of the object and a bottom engaging portion contacts a second side of the object opposite the first side and respectively cooperates with the top engaging portion to grip and move the object in the machine direction. At least one of the top engaging portion or the bottom engaging portion includes a plurality of deflectable elements for engaging the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: Kern International, Inc.Inventors: Peter Kern, Reinhard Buri, Eberhard Knodler
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Publication number: 20100059919Abstract: An apparatus transports a discrete paper or film object in a machine direction for insertion into an envelope. A guide assembly of the apparatus includes opposed first and second channels facing one another for guiding the object in the machine direction, with the channels extending upwardly to thereby define an uphill path of travel for the object. A drive apparatus includes engaging elements for moving the object along the first and second channels. At least one support element holds the object against the guide assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: Kern International, Inc.Inventors: Peter Kern, Reinhard Buri
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Publication number: 20100059920Abstract: An apparatus for processing envelopes. A support plates and a pressure sensing lever support a stack of envelopes in a generally upright orientation. The pressure sensing lever pivots in accordance with pressure exerted by the stack of envelopes. A feeding apparatus is operatively coupled to a sensor such that pivotal movement of the pressure sensing lever is detected by the sensor and the feeding apparatus changes the pressure exerted against the stack of envelopes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: Kern International, Inc.Inventors: Peter Kern, Reinhard Buri
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Publication number: 20100058907Abstract: Guiding and cutting apparatus for use in a paper converting and sheet inserting apparatus. Guiding apparatus includes first and second rollers for engaging lateral edges of a web and a driving apparatus configured to permit the rollers to rotate at different surface speeds relative to one another. Cutting apparatus includes an angled blade for transversely cutting each side-by-side portion of a slit web into discrete sheets. Two side-by-side sheets are cut from respective web portions separately in time. Method, blade apparatus, web brake and slitter apparatus are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: Kern International, Inc.Inventor: Peter Kern
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Publication number: 20080162240Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for global enterprise workflow management are disclosed. The system may include a communications module, memory, and processor for executing a method of managing job information. The system receives job information and uses a model to identify a desirable resource to execute the job. Then the system sends the job information to the identified resource for execution. The resource may send back information associated with the running and/or completion of the job. Various models may be used in identifying a desirable approach, including a cost model, a staffing model, and other models.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: Kern International, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Jacob Brock, C. Pramod Madala