Patents by Inventor Eric C. Hopson

Eric C. Hopson 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 removing labels or carriers from containers
    Patent number: 4717442
    Abstract: Apparatus for removing labels from cylindrical cans involves the use of air jets which are directed by nozzles between the label and the can. The jets have sufficient force to rupture the label. An exhaust fan draws air around the can to draw the ruptured label away from the can.While the apparatus is best suited to remove sleeve like labels which are not adhesively secured to the can at least partial removal of labels which are adhesively secured to the can may be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1988
    Assignee: Metal Box Public Limited Company
    Inventor: Eric C. Hopson
  • Methods and apparatus for removing labels or carriers from containers
    Patent number: 4661195
    Abstract: Apparatus for removing labels from cylindrical cans involves the use of air jets which are directed by nozzles between the label and the can. The jets have sufficient force to rupture the label. An exhaust fan draws air around the can to draw the ruptured label away from the can.While the apparatus is best suited to remove sleeve like labels which are not adhesively secured to the can at least partial removal of labels which are adhesively secured to the can may be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1987
    Assignee: Metal Box Public Limited Company
    Inventor: Eric C. Hopson