Patents by Inventor Charles D. Buis

Charles D. Buis 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: 9028935
    Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid-filled tetrahedral package having a longitudinal fin seal and having a first transverse seal on one end of the package and a second transverse seal on the opposite end of the package, wherein the first and second transverse seals are substantially perpendicular to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Milliken & Company
    Inventors: Bernhard Zeiler, Charles D. Buis, Neal Burgess, James A. Renninger, John B. Manly, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9027314
    Abstract: Provided herein is a liquid-filled, non-reclosable tetrahedral or pillow-shaped packaging container having a longitudinal fin seal and a pair of transverse seals. In the case of tetrahedral packages, the transverse seals are perpendicular to one another. Also provided herein is an apparatus for the formation of such fin seals as part of a continuous packaging and filling operation. A third aspect of the apparatus of the present disclosure is the development of a heated jaw that exhibits consistent heating across the jaw face. Yet another feature of the apparatus of the present disclosure is provided in a modified, closed-loop electrical system for real-time monitoring and adjustment of the temperatures of the heated jaws, as they are moving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Milliken & Company
    Inventors: Bernhard Zeiler, Charles D. Buis, Neal Burgess, James A. Renninger, John B. Manly, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110088352
    Abstract: Provided herein is a liquid-filled, non-reclosable tetrahedral or pillow-shaped packaging container having a longitudinal fin seal and a pair of transverse seals. In the case of tetrahedral packages, the transverse seals are perpendicular to one another. Also provided herein is an apparatus for the formation of such fin seals as part of a continuous packaging and filling operation. A third aspect of the apparatus of the present disclosure is the development of a heated jaw that exhibits consistent heating across the jaw face. Yet another feature of the apparatus of the present disclosure is provided in a modified, closed-loop electrical system for real-time monitoring and adjustment of the temperatures of the heated jaws, as they are moving.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Bernhard Zeiler, Charles D. Buis, Neal Burgess, James A. Renninger, John B. Manly, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110088351
    Abstract: Provided herein is a liquid-filled, non-reclosable tetrahedral or pillow-shaped packaging container having a longitudinal fin seal and a pair of transverse seals. In the case of tetrahedral packages, the transverse seals are perpendicular to one another. Also provided herein is an apparatus for the formation of such fin seals as part of a continuous packaging and filling operation. A third aspect of the apparatus of the present disclosure is the development of a heated jaw that exhibits consistent heating across the jaw face. Yet another feature of the apparatus of the present disclosure is provided in a modified, closed-loop electrical system for real-time monitoring and adjustment of the temperatures of the heated jaws, as they are moving.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Bernhard Zeiler, Charles D. Buis, Neal Burgess, James A. Renninger, John B. Manly, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090127323
    Abstract: Provided herein is a liquid-filled, non-reclosable tetrahedral or pillow-shaped packaging container having a longitudinal fin seal and a pair of transverse seals. In the case of tetrahedral packages, the transverse seals are perpendicular to one another. Also provided herein is an apparatus for the formation of such fin seals as part of a continuous packaging and filling operation. A third aspect of the apparatus of the present disclosure is the development of a heated jaw that exhibits consistent heating across the jaw face. Yet another feature of the apparatus of the present disclosure is provided in a modified, closed-loop electrical system for real-time monitoring and adjustment of the temperatures of the heated jaws, as they are moving.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Bernhard Zeiler, Charles D. Buis, Neal Burgess, James A. Renninger, John B. Manly, JR.
  • Patent number: 5425162
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for creation of moire fabric by moving textile fabric over a member, with a longitudinal axis, having several areas of a lesser width or diameter along the longitudinal axis and several areas of a greater width or diameter along the longitudinal axis and sloped portions therebetween interconnecting the areas of greater width or diameter with the areas of lesser width or diameter. The areas of greater width or diameter on the member form lobes that retard the movement of filling yarns of the textile fabric by creating a longer path for the textile fabric to traverse thereby shifting the filling yarns while the areas of lesser width or diameter on the member form valleys that advance the movement of filling yarns of the textile fabric by creating a shorter path for the textile fabric to traverse. This shifting provides the proper filling pattern for the conventional moire fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1995
    Assignee: Milliken Research Corporation
    Inventors: Charles D. Buis, Barry R. McClure
  • Patent number: 5370756
    Abstract: An improved substrate splice for roofing and the associated method for the creation of an improved substrate splice. This can be achieved by taking a fiberglass scrim that has at least one layer of nonwoven fabric positioned adjacent thereto. Splicing involves overlapping this material and heating to a temperature of between 450.degree. and 1,000.degree. F. while applying 1 to 1,000 pounds per square inch. The preferred range of temperature is between 500.degree. to 700.degree. F. with 1 to 4 p.s.i. of pressure. Two layers of fiberglass backed thermoplastic tape is applied to each side of this splice. The tape is then heated to between 450.degree. and 1000.degree. F. while also applying pressure of 0 to 1,000 pounds per square inch. The preferred range of temperature is between 500.degree. to 700.degree. F. with 1 to 4 p.s.i. of pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Assignee: Milliken Research Corporation
    Inventors: Charles D. Buis, Paul R. Weedlun
  • Patent number: 5162150
    Abstract: A pressure sensitive tape composed of a polyethylene base film; a continuous filament scrim fabric having a fiberglass fill yarn and a pressure sensitive adhesive applied to the film through the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1992
    Assignee: Milliken Research Corporation
    Inventors: Charles D. Buis, Kenneth H. Sanders