Patents by Inventor Dale Norman Hernke

Dale Norman Hernke 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).

  • Drive-through strapping machine and method for securing a load
    Patent number: 6044620
    Abstract: A drive-through strapping machine for use in securing materials together on a pallet and for securing stacked pallets together and a method for securing materials together for shipment or storage and for delivering those materials to a location. The drive-through strapping machine provides a strapping device for wrapping straps around a pallet or stacks of pallets while the pallets are supported on a forklift. The strapping machine also provides for movement of the forklift through the strapping machine for delivery of the pallets to a storage location or for shipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: Quad/Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale Norman Hernke, Paul James Rick
  • Drive-through strapping machine and method for securing a load
    Patent number: 5921069
    Abstract: A drive-through strapping machine for use in securing materials together on a pallet and for securing stacked pallets together and a method for securing materials together for shipment or storage and for delivering those materials to a location. The drive-through strapping machine provides a strapping device for wrapping straps around a pallet or stacks of pallets while the pallets are supported on a forklift. The strapping machine also provides for movement of the forklift through the strapping machine for delivery of the pallets to a storage location or for shipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Quad/Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale Norman Hernke, Paul James Rick
  • Drive-through strapping machine and method for securing a load
    Patent number: 5706630
    Abstract: A drive-through strapping machine for use in securing materials together on a pallet and for securing stacked pallets together and a method for securing materials together for shipment or storage and for delivering those materials to a location. The drive-through strapping machine provides a strapping device for wrapping straps around a pallet or stacks of pallets while the pallets are supported on a forklift. The strapping machine also provides for movement of the forklift through the strapping machine for delivery of the pallets to a storage location or for shipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Quad/Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale Norman Hernke, Paul James Rick