Patents by Inventor Charles L. Lummus

Charles L. Lummus 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).

  • Apparatus for applying twist ties
    Patent number: 5465549
    Abstract: Apparatus for applying twist ties comprises structure for receiving the open end of the film wrapper of a bakery product; structure for severing the leading end from a length of ribbon to form a twist tie; and structure for twisting the twist tie around the end of the film wrapper, thereby closing same. A naked loaf detector and a hook jam detector are provided. All operations of the apparatus are controlled by a programmable logic controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Assignee: Lummus Investment Corporation
    Inventor: Charles L. Lummus