Patents by Inventor Barrie A. Poulton

Barrie A. Poulton has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5358465
    Abstract: There is disclosed a machine for folding bags comprising a spool with which one end of a bag can be engaged, means for rotating the spool and means for constraining the bag to be wound onto the spool as it is rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Flomat Limited
    Inventor: Barrie A. Poulton
  • Patent number: 5033706
    Abstract: There is disclosed a rigging frame (10) having legs (15) whose lengths are adjustable to suit the frame for different sizes of "big bag" to avoid need for adjustment of the support means of a discharging machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1991
    Assignee: Flomat Limited
    Inventor: Barrie A. Poulton
  • Patent number: 4998991
    Abstract: This invention relates to equipment assisting the discharge of particulate materials from intermediate bulk containers of the kind comprising an outer bag having an inner lining comprising frame members to which the upper end of the outer bag of an intermediate bulk container can be anchored, cord devices extendable against the action of resilient devices and adapted to be connected with the upper end of an inner liner to the outer bag, pulley devices for guiding the cord devices to the position of connection with the liner, a pivoted arm and devices for attaching the free end of the cord devices to the arm at a position spaced from its pivot, the arrangement being such that the arm can be swung to carry the free end of the cord means to a position for connection with the liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1991
    Assignee: Flomat Limited
    Inventor: Barrie A. Poulton
  • Patent number: 4946071
    Abstract: There is disclosed equipment for discharging material from an intermediate bulk container having a liner provided with a discharge spout located within an outer bag and comprising a discharge duck and apparatus for sealably connecting the lower end of the spout with the upper end of the duct. Preferably the spout is arranged with an upturned cuff which is clamped between the mouth of the duct and a moveable clamping apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1990
    Assignee: Flomat Limited
    Inventor: Barrie Poulton
  • Patent number: 4883201
    Abstract: There is disclosed apparatus for facilitating discharge of material from a bag having an inner liner. A cord is provided which can be extended from resilient return reel for connection with the top of the liner so that the liner is pulled as the bag empties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1989
    Assignee: Flomat Ltd.
    Inventor: Barrie Poulton