Patents Examined by Hemant M. Desai
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Patent number: 9862510Abstract: A machine is described for covering book covers and sealing envelopes or articles of various kind. The machine comprises a fixed lower base suitable for resting a sheet of flexible plastic material for an article to be covered, an upper part movable towards said base and a heatable blade accommodated in the upper part to execute soldering of the overlapped ends of the plastic material sheet along the article edges when the upper part is approached to the lower base. The machine comprises an electric motor, a control member accessible from the outside of the machine for operating the electric motor and movement transmission means acting on the sides of the upper part to induce, at every activation of the electric motor, movement of the upper part towards the lower base for executing the soldering of the ends of the plastic material sheet.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2011Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: COLIBRI' SYSTEM S.P.A.Inventor: Aldo Farneti
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Patent number: 9862509Abstract: A boxing apparatus erects packages that can be erected along a limited section of a conveyor, without having to erect them all at once, even with individual packages that are long in the feed direction. The boxing apparatus has a fourth conveyor belt that blocks the front of a line of incoming packages and exerts an upward force on the front package. The front package is raised up by this upward force, so the following package rides up onto the package in front, and the packages are erected successively. Consequently, even individual packages that are long in the feed direction can be erected at a limited section of a third conveyor belt.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2012Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: ISHIDA CO., LTD.Inventors: Tatsuya Arimatsu, Seisaku Iwasa
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Patent number: 9862508Abstract: A packaging and filling device, a paper container, and a blank is disclosed. The blank comprises a sixth panel in a readily foldable state prior to a step for forming a bottom part, and provides sufficient length in a folded portion to protect the end surface of a packaging material. The blank for the paper container is formed by the packaging and filling device and comprises a top part, a bottom part, and a cylindrical body having four side walls and a square cross-section. The packaging and filling device comprises a loading unit for retrieving the blank and loading a cylindrical blank, a bottom-part-molding unit for molding the bottom part of the cylindrical blank to obtain a container, a filling unit for filling the container with liquid food from an upper opening, and an upper-part-sealing unit for heat-sealing the upper opening.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.Inventors: Satoshi Eto, Keiji Yano, Hiroyoshi Kuwata, Takashi Omiya
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Patent number: 9850015Abstract: A high-speed continuous rotary type filling and packaging machine can identifies a defective filling head and a defective seal head and it also identify which part of a seal working surface in the seal head has a defect. In a sealing device of the high-seed continuous rotary type filling and packaging machine that covers a container body, which is filled with liquid contents, with a molded lid and seals the container body and the molded lid to produce a sealed container, a filling head number and a seal head number are inkjet-printed, desirably transparent ink, which can be read by irradiation of an ultraviolet ray, on a container body in which a seal working surface in the seal head and the top surface of the container molded lid are brought into press-contact and a positional relation between a seal working surface and the sealed container is fixed.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2011Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignees: KABUSHIKI KAISHA YAKULT HONSHA, SHIKOKU KAKOKI CO., LTD.Inventors: Kouji Hayashi, Tomoyuki Masuda, Tadashi Mifune, Mitsuhiro Nishitani
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Patent number: 9844930Abstract: A method for producing edible medications comprises providing a three-dimensional (3D) model of the edible medication including an internal cavity sized and shaped for receipt of a medicament therein, printing an edible media to form a portion of the 3D shell corresponding to the model for introduction of the medicament, and then printing the edible media to form the remainder of the 3D shell to completely enclose the medicament within the edible media.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2014Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Linn C. Hoover, William J. Hannaway
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Patent number: 9845169Abstract: An apparatus for packaging of loose product includes a loading station, a box forming station and an uploading station. The loading station includes moveable chutes in spaced apart relation. Each chute has an open top, an open upstream end, and an open downstream end. The open top is configured to receive loose product while moving along a first feed path. The box forming station is operable to partially erect boxes in spaced apart relation with first and second open sides and align the first open side of each box with the downstream end of a corresponding chute while moving along a second feed path. The unloading station includes a stationary vacuum head in communication with the second open side of each box. The vacuum head provides a continuous vacuum source along the second feed path operable to move loose product from the chute into the boxes.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2012Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: Altria Client Services LLCInventors: Barry S. Smith, Steven R. Rinehart, Danielle R. Crawford
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Patent number: 9833963Abstract: A folder/gluer unit includes an upper transfer belt that transfers a corrugated sheet in a direction of transfer, a pair of forming belts that abut against a folding surface which is formed by folding both end portions of the corrugated sheet in a width direction orthogonal to the direction of transfer and fold both of the end portions of the corrugated sheet in the width direction, a pair of folding bars that are disposed in the direction of transfer, abut against the folding surface at both of the end portions of the folded corrugated sheet in the width direction, and guide both of the end portions of the corrugated sheet in the width direction, a moving mechanism that moves the pair of folding bars in the width direction and in a vertical direction, and a control unit that controls the moving mechanism to adjust a position of the folding bar.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2013Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES PRINTING & PACKAGING MACHINERY, LTD.Inventors: Mitsuhiro Nadachi, Osamu Hatano
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Patent number: 9828143Abstract: A fluid dispensing container is provided. The container includes a container body formed from a first flexible material defining an interior cavity. The container includes a membrane formed from a second flexible material and a seal coupling the membrane to the inner surface of the container body. The membrane divides the interior cavity into a contents chamber and a dispensing chamber, and the membrane and the seal are configured to be fluid tight to maintain fluid within the contents chamber prior to rupture of the membrane. The rupture stress of the second flexible material is less than the rupture stress of the first flexible material such that, as fluid pressure within the contents chamber increases, the membrane is configured to rupture without the container body rupturing.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: MaxPax LLCInventor: Bill Nathan
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Patent number: 9828123Abstract: The invention relates to a tray-sealing machine with a control unit and a matrix monitoring device for detecting a misalignment of a tray in a sealing tool bottom part and/or the presence of foreign matter between the sealing tool bottom part and a sealing tool upper part, and for distinguishing this from product projecting from the tray.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: MULTIVAC SEPP HAGGENMUELLER SE & CO. KGInventor: Alireza Taghipour
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Patent number: 9821569Abstract: An apparatus for printing different colors on packages includes holding-and-centering units, each having a primary and a secondary part. The primary part is held at a holding position during package handling. The secondary part is mounted in the primary part to be rotatable about a vertical axis of the unit. The secondary part receives a functional element necessary for handling a package. A plurality of secondary parts adapted to different types, forms and/or sizes of packages are associated with the primary parts.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2012Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: KHS GmbHInventors: Markus Reiniger, Martin Schach, Holger Stenner
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Patent number: 9820741Abstract: A stapling device including a replaceable loading unit is provided. The loading unit includes an elongated body and a stapling assembly having a first jaw and a second jaw. The first jaw of the stapling assembly includes an anvil assembly. The second jaw of the stapling assembly includes a releasably mounted cartridge assembly having a detent connection with the stapling assembly. Also provided is a tool for removing facilitating the separation of a replaceable cartridge assembly from a loading unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2011Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Stanislaw Kostrzewski
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Patent number: 9821528Abstract: A method for applying a lubricant to a pressure relief valve during the process of applying the pressure relief valve to packaging. The method includes temporarily separating layers of the valve with a vacuum applicator when the lubricant is applied. A pressurized nozzle sprays or atomizes the lubricant into the valve opening. Graphite suspended in liquid silicone is used as the lubricant; it is recirculated in a reservoir to keep the graphite in suspension. Optical sensors check for valves before the entrance to, and after exit from, the vacuum applicator.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Plitek, L.L.C.Inventors: Karl K. Hoffman, Steve Kaganovich, Thomas J. Roberts
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Patent number: 9821526Abstract: A packing method and unit for folding a blank on a packing machine; a first suction pickup head engages a first panel of the blank inside a store; a second suction pickup head engages a second panel of the blank inside the store; the pickup heads are moved from a withdrawal position at the store to a release position at a packing conveyor, insert the blank inside a pocket on the packing conveyor; and the blank, folded into a ‘U’, is released inside the pocket on the packing conveyor; as the pickup heads are moved from the withdrawal position to the release position, a relative movement between the first pickup head and the second pickup head is produced to fold the blank into a ‘U’ before the blank is inserted into the pocket on the packing conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2014Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: G. D. Societa' per AzioniInventors: Luca Cavazza, Andrea Biondi, Umberto Zanetti
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Patent number: 9821446Abstract: In a handheld power tool having a drive motor operable via a manual switch for driving a drive body which is associated with a mechanical percussion mechanism and coupled to a percussion member for driving an output shaft provided with a tool receptacle, and an operating mode switchover element which is designed to switch over between a normal operation and a percussion operation of the percussion mechanism and which is coupled to the drive body being associated with the drive body, an operating device is provided for operating the operating mode switchover element which is coupled to the manual switch and which is designed to enable a switchover of the operating mode switchover element between normal operation and the percussion operation of the percussion mechanism by operating the manual switch.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2012Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Jack Chai, Chuan Cheong Yew, Chun Chee Loh, Sim Teik Yeoh
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Patent number: 9815188Abstract: A handle for a work apparatus has an actuation member for controlling the rpm of a drive motor of the work apparatus. The actuation member is mounted in the handle and has a pressure surface for the fingers of a user hand. In an initial position, the actuation member protrudes with its pressure surface beyond the grip surface of the handle and, in a position for continuous operation of the motor, has dipped into the grip surface so that the pressure surface of the actuation member lies at the level of the grip surface. A recess extends in the longitudinal direction of the handle and is formed in the grip surface. The recess overlaps the pressure surface of the actuation member so that the actuation member is displaced into the handle via the recess to a boost position whereat the pressure surface lies within the grip surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KGInventors: Klaus Kaupp, Cornelius Gindele, Lothar Kotulla, Pietro-Leon Schilling
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Patent number: 9815605Abstract: The present invention relates to a container carrier and to packaging systems for containers and using the same. This invention pertains to carrier stock for machine application to substantially identical containers such as beverage cans having annular chimes, cylindrical side walls, and frusto-conical walls between the chimes and the side walls. In particular, the present invention relates to plastic film having apertures to securely retain drinks cans, food cans, bottles and similar containers, a method of applying the film and the resultant combination.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2010Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: British Polythene LimitedInventor: Stephen Bates
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Patent number: 9815579Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus for automatic application of lids to containers, said apparatus comprising a rotatable device unit comprising a plurality of circumferentially distributed lid holding members, a lid feeding unit, a glue application unit and a lid application unit. The lid holding members can be directed to each of the units simultaneously by rotating the rotatable device unit. The rotatable device unit further comprises an item application unit configured to fit an individual additional item onto the lid before the lid is attached to the container. The item application unit comprises an item supply unit and at least one movable gripping device configured to grip an individual additional item from the item supply unit and fit the individual additional item onto the lid. The invention also concerns a method for automatic application of lids to containers.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2012Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: A&R CARTON LUND ABInventors: Lennart Larsson, Per Hagelqvist, Per Rasmusson
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Patent number: 9809412Abstract: A sheet folding apparatus having two-folding rollers each of whose outer diameter gradually decreases from the central part to each end part, a folding plate which can move forward to or backward from a nip between the two-folding rollers, and has a cutout part located at an edge part of the folding plate facing the nip between central parts of the two-folding rollers, wherein the cutout part does not reach the nip between the central parts of the two-folding rollers when the sheets are folded, and a folding plate support member which is placed at a position facing the nip between the central parts of the two-folding rollers, and can slide in a direction of moving closer to or away from the nip, wherein the folding plate support member projects from the cutout part when the sheets are set, and does not reach the nip when the sheets are folded.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2014Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.Inventor: Seiichi Shirasaki
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Patent number: 9808857Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for continuous fastener feeding for sequentially delivering single fasteners to a fastener installation device are disclosed. In one embodiment the apparatus includes a first fastener reel for supporting a first fastener tape securing a plurality of fasteners and a second fastener reel for supporting a second fastener tape for securing a plurality of fasteners. A fastener tape joining device positioned downstream of the first and second fastener reels receives the respective first and the second fastener tapes and selectively engage the first and second fastener tapes when one of the fastener tapes becomes depleted of fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2014Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Comau LLCInventors: Velibor Kilibarda, William Maybee
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Patent number: 9809342Abstract: A device for facilitating folding of a container comprising a first flattening element and a second flattening element arranged to flatten a first end portion and a second end portion of a sealed end of the container, respectively. By flattening the first and second end portions, these are made thinner, which, in turn, facilitates folding of the first end portion and the second end portion towards a middle portion of the sealed end, placed between the first end portion and the second end portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.Inventors: Markus Florentzson, Mats Nyhlén, Johnny Månsson
