Patents Assigned to MPI, LLC
  • Publication number: 20240009951
    Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus, system and method that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus uses a packing method to accurately fill the cones, pack the crumbled leaves into the cones, and close the wide top portion of the cone into a precise shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: MPI, LLC
    Inventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
  • Publication number: 20230354882
    Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus and system that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus packs the crumbled leaves into the cones, applies air bursts to pack the material within the cone, closes the wide top portion of the cone, and then runs a quality control check to ensure that the final filled cone meets preset specifications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: MPI, LLC
    Inventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
  • Publication number: 20230249852
    Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to particular form of folded package and the method of forming that folded package. More particularly, using a folding tip and the application of vacuum pressure to a paper cone it is possible to achieve the formation of properly folded packages that may further include a core that is deposited axially along the length of the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicant: MPI, LLC
    Inventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
  • Publication number: 20230042921
    Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to particular form of folded package and the method of forming that folded package. The package packages loose particles into a conical container and secures the filling with a folded distal end. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied as filling and the package may further be provided with a fluid core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: MPI, LLC
    Inventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
  • Publication number: 20220176671
    Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus, system and method that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus uses a packing method to accurately fill the cones, pack the crumbled leaves into the cones, and close the wide top portion of the cone into a precise shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: MPI, LLC
    Inventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
  • Publication number: 20220175020
    Abstract: The present apparatus and system relate to a machine and components thereof adapted to fill packages and which may be utilized according to a method. The machine progresses a package via a conveyor through sub-stations, such as a cone trimmer, product conveyor, packing head, folding station, and injection station. The cone trimmer trims the package to a desired length, the product conveyor deposits product into the packing head, the packing head packs the product in the package, the folding station folds the package, and the injecting station injects the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: MPI, LLC
    Inventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
  • Patent number: 11246336
    Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus and system that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus packs the crumbled leaves into the cones, closes the wide top portion of the cone into a precise shape, and then runs a quality control check to ensure that the final filled cone meets preset specifications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: MPI, LLC
    Inventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
  • Publication number: 20210380284
    Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to particular form of folded package. The package packages loose particles into a conical container and secures the filling with a folded distal end. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied as filling and the package may further be provided with a fluid core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: MPI, LLC
    Inventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
  • Patent number: 11148835
    Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus and system that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus packs the crumbled leaves into the cones, closes the wide top portion of the cone into a precise shape, and then runs a quality control check to ensure that the final filled cone meets preset specifications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: MPI, LLC
    Inventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
  • Patent number: 11130596
    Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus and system that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus packs the crumbled leaves into the cones, closes the wide top portion of the cone into a precise shape, and then runs a quality control check to ensure that the final filled cone meets preset specifications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: MPI, LLC
    Inventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
  • Publication number: 20200010284
    Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus and system that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus packs the crumbled leaves into the cones, closes the wide top portion of the cone into a precise shape, and then runs a quality control check to ensure that the final filled cone meets preset specifications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: MPI, LLC
    Inventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
  • Publication number: 20200010283
    Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus and system that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus packs the crumbled leaves into the cones, closes the wide top portion of the cone into a precise shape, and then runs a quality control check to ensure that the final filled cone meets preset specifications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: MPI, LLC
    Inventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
  • Publication number: 20190329514
    Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus and system that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus packs the crumbled leaves into the cones, closes the wide top portion of the cone into a precise shape, and then runs a quality control check to ensure that the final filled cone meets preset specifications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: MPI, LLC
    Inventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
  • Publication number: 20190328033
    Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus and system that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus packs the crumbled leaves into the cones, closes the wide top portion of the cone into a precise shape, and then runs a quality control check to ensure that the final filled cone meets preset specifications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: MPI, LLC
    Inventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell