Patents by Inventor Bernard Lerner
Bernard Lerner 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).
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Patent number: 10618243Abstract: An elongate flattened thermoplastic tube has an inflation edge and an opposite edge. The tube includes spaced transverse seals that define sides of pouches. The tube includes lines of weakness that allow adjacent dunnage units to be separated. A frangible line of connection is disposed in one two superposed layers of the tube proximate to the inflation edge. This frangible connection may be broken to permit inflation of the inflatable pouches.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2017Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Automated Packaging Systems, LLCInventors: Rick Steven Wehrmann, Bernard Lerner
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Publication number: 20180001589Abstract: An elongate flattened thermoplastic tube has an inflation edge and an opposite edge. The tube includes spaced transverse seals that define sides of pouches. The tube includes lines of weakness that allow adjacent dunnage units to be separated. A frangible line of connection is disposed in one two superposed layers of the tube proximate to the inflation edge. This frangible connection may be broken to permit inflation of the inflatable pouches.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Rick Steven Wehrmann, Bernard Lerner
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Publication number: 20170369208Abstract: An exemplary web of preformed bags includes first and second layers, first and second side edges that hermetically join the first and second layers, a plurality of transverse seals extending between the first and second side edges, a plurality of first lines of weakness in the first layer, and a plurality of second lines of weakness in the second layer. The first lines of weakness are weaker than the second lines of weakness. The preformed bags are defined by the first and second side edges, the first and second lines of weakness, and the transverse seals.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Rick Steven Wehrmann, Bernard Lerner
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Patent number: 9550339Abstract: An elongate flattened thermoplastic tube has an inflation edge and an opposite edge. The tube includes spaced transverse seals that define sides of pouches. The tube includes lines of weakness that allow adjacent dunnage units to be separated. A frangible line of connection is disposed in one two superposed layers of the tube proximate to the inflation edge. This frangible connection may be broken to permit inflation of the inflatable pouches.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2016Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: Automated Packaging Systems, Inc.Inventors: Rick Steven Wehrmann, Bernard Lerner
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Publication number: 20160280425Abstract: An exemplary web of preformed bags includes first and second layers, first and second side edges that hermetically join the first and second layers, a plurality of transverse seals extending between the first and second side edges, a plurality of first lines of weakness in the first layer, and a plurality of second lines of weakness in the second layer. The first lines of weakness are weaker than the second lines of weakness. The preformed bags are defined by the first and second side edges, the first and second lines of weakness, and the transverse seals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Rick Steven Wehrmann, Bernard Lerner
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Publication number: 20160159027Abstract: An elongate flattened thermoplastic tube has an inflation edge and an opposite edge. The tube includes spaced transverse seals that define sides of pouches. The tube includes lines of weakness that allow adjacent dunnage units to be separated. A frangible line of connection is disposed in one two superposed layers of the tube proximate to the inflation edge. This frangible connection may be broken to permit inflation of the inflatable pouches.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2016Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Rick Steven Wehrmann, Bernard Lerner
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Patent number: 9283729Abstract: An elongate flattened thermoplastic tube has an inflation edge and an opposite edge. The tube includes spaced transverse seals that define sides of pouches. The tube includes lines of weakness that allow adjacent dunnage units to be separated. A frangible line of connection is disposed in one two superposed layers of the tube proximate to the inflation edge. This frangible connection may be broken to permit inflation of the inflatable pouches.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Automated Packaging Systems, Inc.Inventors: Rick Steven Wehrmann, Bernard Lerner
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Publication number: 20130247520Abstract: Methods for forming packages from a web of preformed bags. In one exemplary method of forming packages from a web of preformed bags, a first bag is held open with air. A product is loaded into the first bag that is held open with air. An opening of the first bag is sealed. A next bag is indexed such that an opening of the next bag is proximate to an engagement member. The web is engaged with the engagement member to pre-open the next bag. The web is disengaged by the engagement member. The next bag is opened with air for loading.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: AUTOMATED PACKAGING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Michael RICCARDI, Bernard LERNER
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Patent number: 8354150Abstract: An elongate flattened thermoplastic tube has an inflation edge and an opposite edge. The tube includes spaced transverse seals that define sides of pouches. The tube includes lines of weakness that allow adjacent dunnage units to be separated. A frangible line of connection is disposed in one two superposed layers of the tube proximate to the inflation edge. This frangible connection may be broken to permit inflation of the inflatable pouches.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2008Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Automated Packaging Systems, Inc.Inventors: Rick Steven Whermann, Bernard Lerner
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Patent number: 8307617Abstract: Methods for forming packages from a web of preformed bags. In one exemplary method of forming packages from a web of preformed bags, a first bag is held open with air. A product is loaded into the first bag that is held open with air. An opening of the first bag is sealed. A next bag is indexed such that an opening of the next bag is proximate to an engagement member. The web is engaged with the engagement member to pre-open the next bag. The web is disengaged by the engagement member. The next bag is opened with air for loading.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2011Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Automated Packaging Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Riccardi, Bernard Lerner
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Publication number: 20120073246Abstract: Methods for forming packages from a web of preformed bags. In one exemplary method of forming packages from a web of preformed bags, a first bag is held open with air. A product is loaded into the first bag that is held open with air. An opening of the first bag is sealed. A next bag is indexed such that an opening of the next bag is proximate to an engagement member. The web is engaged with the engagement member to pre-open the next bag. The web is disengaged by the engagement member. The next bag is opened with air for loading.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: Automated Packaging Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael RICCARDI, Bernard LERNER
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Patent number: 8141329Abstract: A method and apparatus for making packages with internal headers from an elongated web of preformed interconnected bags. The packages with internal headers are made by inserting a product or a header into a bag. The bag is sealed to form a first compartment that contains the inserted bag or header. The other of the product and the header is inserted into the bag. The bag is sealed to form a second compartment that contains other of the product or header. The package is separated from the elongated web of interconnected bags.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2008Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Automated Packaging Systems, Inc.Inventors: Derek J. Zeedyk, Bernard Lerner, Kent McDonald, Michael Coleman, Gregg Martens
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Patent number: 8069635Abstract: Methods for forming packages from a web of preformed bags. In one exemplary method of forming packages from a web of preformed bags, a first bag is held open with air. A product is loaded into the first bag that is held open with air. An opening of the first bag is sealed. A next bag is indexed such that an opening of the next bag is proximate to an engagement member. The web is engaged with the engagement member to pre-open the next bag. The web is disengaged by the engagement member. The next bag is opened with air for loading.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2010Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Automated Packaging Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Riccardi, Bernard Lerner
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Publication number: 20100122512Abstract: Methods for forming packages from a web of preformed bags. In one exemplary method of forming packages from a web of preformed bags, a first bag is held open with air. A product is loaded into the first bag that is held open with air. An opening of the first bag is sealed. A next bag is indexed such that an opening of the next bag is proximate to an engagement member. The web is engaged with the engagement member. The web may be reverse indexed to pre-open the next bag. The web is disengaged by the engagement member. The next bag is opened with air for loading.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2010Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: Automated Packaging Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Riccardi, Bernard Lerner
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Patent number: 7654064Abstract: Methods for forming packages from a web of preformed bags. In one exemplary method of forming packages from a web of preformed bags, a first bag is held open with air. A product is loaded into the first bag that is held open with air. An opening of the first bag is sealed. A next bag is indexed such that an opening of the next bag is proximate to an engagement member. The web is engaged with the engagement member. The web may be reverse indexed to pre-open the next bag. The web is disengaged by the engagement member. The next bag is opened with air for loading.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2008Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Automated Packaging Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Riccardi, Bernard Lerner
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Publication number: 20090293427Abstract: The present invention concerns a machine for converting a web of preformed pouches to dunnage units. The pouches are defined by transverse seals that extend from a remote edge to within a predetermined distance of an inflation edge. In a first embodiment, the machine includes a guide pin, a drive, a blower, and a sealing element. The guide pin is insertable between the transverse seals and the inflation edge. The guide pin defines a path of travel of the web. The drive moves the web along the path of travel. The blower is positioned with respect to the path of travel for inflating the preformed pouches. The sealing element is positioned to provide a longitudinal seal that intersects the transverse seals to close the preformed pouches and form inflated dunnage units. The disclosed examples of machines for converting a web of preformed pouches to dunnage units including various improvements to existing machines.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicant: AUTOMATED PACKAGING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Bernard Lerner, Hershey Lerner, Rick S. Wehrmann, Dana J. Liebhart
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Patent number: 7571584Abstract: The present invention concerns a machine for converting a web of preformed pouches to dunnage units. The pouches are defined by transverse seals that extend from a remote edge to within a predetermined distance of an inflation edge. In a first embodiment, the machine includes a guide pin, a drive, a blower, and a sealing element. The guide pin is insertable between the transverse seals and the inflation edge. The guide pin defines a path of travel of the web. The drive moves the web along the path of travel. The blower is positioned with respect to the path of travel for inflating the preformed pouches. The sealing element is positioned to provide a longitudinal seal that intersects the transverse seals to close the preformed pouches and form inflated dunnage units. The disclosed examples of machines for converting a web of preformed pouches to dunnage units including various improvements to existing machines.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2005Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Automated Packaging Systems, Inc.Inventors: Bernard Lerner, Hershey Lerner, Rick S. Wehrmann, Dana J. Liebhart
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Publication number: 20090110864Abstract: An elongate flattened thermoplastic tube has an inflation edge and an opposite edge. The tube includes spaced transverse seals that define sides of pouches. The tube includes lines of weakness that allow adjacent dunnage units to be separated. A frangible line of connection is disposed in one two superposed layers of the tube proximate to the inflation edge. This frangible connection may be broken to permit inflation of the inflatable pouches.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: Automated Packaging Systems, Inc.Inventors: Rick Steven Wehrmann, Bernard Lerner
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Publication number: 20090064637Abstract: Methods for forming packages from a web of preformed bags. In one exemplary method of forming packages from a web of preformed bags, a first bag is held open with air. A product is loaded into the first bag that is held open with air. An opening of the first bag is sealed. A next bag is indexed such that an opening of the next bag is proximate to an engagement member. The web is engaged with the engagement member. The web may be reverse indexed to pre-open the next bag. The web is disengaged by the engagement member. The next bag is opened with air for loading.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: Automated Packaging Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Riccardi, Bernard Lerner
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Publication number: 20090031675Abstract: A method and apparatus for making packages with internal headers from an elongated web of preformed interconnected bags. The packages with internal headers are made by inserting a product or a header into a bag. The bag is sealed to form a first compartment that contains the inserted bag or header. The other of the product and the header is inserted into the bag. The bag is sealed to form a second compartment that contains other of the product or header. The package is separated from the elongated web of interconnected bags.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: Automated Packaging Systems, Inc.Inventors: Derek J. Zeedyk, Bernard Lerner, Kent McDonald, Michael Coleman, Gregg Martens