Patents by Inventor Franz Vossen
Franz Vossen 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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Publication number: 20150298341Abstract: A device (10) for punching sheet-like cardboard materials, with a punching plate (11; 11a) that intermittently accommodates the cardboard materials, wherein a preferably plate-like caliber element (16) is arranged in at least one corner region of the rectangular punching plate (11; 11a), and wherein at least one additional caliber element is arranged in an intermediate region (18) that lies between the corner regions, characterized in that the additional caliber element is realized in the form of an elongate caliber rod (20; 20a; 20b; 20c), wherein the caliber rod (20; 20a; 20b; 20c) has a length/width ratio (L/B) of at least 5:1.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2013Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventor: Franz VOSSEN
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Patent number: 8201482Abstract: A device for punching blanks out of a flat sheet, in particular packaging blanks consisting of cardboard or corrugated cardboard, using a punching tool that is mounted in a carrier plate and projects beyond the plate in the form of a blade or cutting line, in addition to profiled strips, consisting of a material of limited flexibility, which flank the tool. A rail-type profiled channel consisting of a rigid material is located on the carrier plate, running parallel to the punching tool on each side of the longitudinal faces of the latter and one cross-sectional area of the profiled strip is inserted into the profiled channel in a positive fit. In addition, at least one lateral face of the cross-section of the profiled strip has a protuberant base.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2003Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Inventor: Franz Vossen
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Publication number: 20110277607Abstract: Counterholder device (10; 10a to 10f) for an apparatus (100) for removing knockout parts (1; 1f) from a workpiece sheet (2) or the like, including a basic body (11) which can be arranged in a cutout (104) of a die (105) of the apparatus (100) and which is connected to a tongue-like portion (12; 12c) which projects into the cutout (104) of the die (105), wherein the shape of the cutout (104) is adapted to the shape of the knockout part (1; 1f) and wherein the tongue-like portion (12; 12c) interacts with a knockout element (103; 103d), which penetrates into the cutout (104) and in so doing is arranged at a distance from the tongue-like portion (12; 12c), and with an edge portion of the knockout part (1; 1f), wherein at least the tongue-like portion (12; 12c) is rigidly formed in such a way that it is arranged in a fixed position when interacting with the knockout part (1; 1f) and the knockout element (103; 103d).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventor: Franz Vossen
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Publication number: 20110271808Abstract: A hold-down device (10; 10a) for a punching die (100), wherein the punching die (100) comprises at least one punching or cutting blade (12; 33) which is movable up and down and which serves for punching out an opening (1) or for cutting off a plurality of layers (4 to 6) of a carton, a corrugated board (7) or the like, wherein the punching or cutting blade (12; 33), when interacting with the carton or the corrugated board (7) or the like, compresses the carton or corrugated board (7) or the like, wherein the hold-down device (10; 10a) is arranged at a distance from the at least one punching or cutting blade (12; 33), wherein the hold-down device (10; 10a) is arranged to be movable up and down and wherein the hold-down device (10; 10a), during its downward movement, comes into operative connection with the carton or the corrugated board (7) or the like and moves at least the topmost layer (4) in the direction of the at least one punching or cutting blade (12; 33).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventor: Franz Vossen
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Publication number: 20090205475Abstract: Device for punching blanks from a planar part (10), having a punching blade (20) attached in a support plate (22) and projecting from the latter as a blade or cutting line, and profile strips which flank the punching blade (20), are made of a material that is flexible to a limited extent and are each inserted into a channel profile (50) in a positive-locking manner with a region of their cross section, wherein both the channel profile (50) and the profile strip, as insert profile (70), are formed from a material that is elastic to a limited extent.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2009Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventor: Franz Vossen
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Publication number: 20060112803Abstract: A device for punching blanks out of a flat sheet, in particular packaging blanks consisting of cardboard or corrugated cardboard, using a punching tool that is mounted in a carrier plate and projects beyond the plate in the form of a blade or cutting line, in addition to profiled strips, consisting of a material of limited flexibility, which flank the tool. A rail-type profiled channel consisting of a rigid material is located on the carrier plate, running parallel to the punching tool on each side of the longitudinal faces of the latter and one cross-sectional area of the profiled strip is inserted into the profiled channel in a positive fit. In addition, at least one lateral face of the cross-section of the profiled strip has a protuberant base.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2003Publication date: June 1, 2006Inventor: Franz Vossen
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Patent number: 6997363Abstract: The invention relates to a device for removing break-off pieces (12), especially waste parts, from a sheet of material containing blanks or similar flat pieces. An abutment device (20) which can move in a longitudinal direction is associated with a break-off tool (40, 42). The abutment device protrudes into a through opening (16). Even when said device is in a rest position it supports the break-off component or waste part of the sheet of material (10) in an approximately parallel position. When the waste part moves, its position can be modified by the break-off tool and brought into a specific angle of inclination in relation to the sheet of material, especially when the waste part is lowered.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1999Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Inventor: Franz Vossen
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Patent number: 5291652Abstract: An apparatus for the production of a device for detaching portions of a planer workpiece of cardboard used in the folding box industry. The workpiece contains at least one blank for a folding box and adjoining waste pieces which are removed from the plane of the workpiece by the device. The device is formed of a plurality of breaking out pins inserted into a breaking out plate, the pins corresponding in position to the positions of the waste pieces of the blank. The apparatus includes a pressing element for pressing each breaking out pin into the breaking out plate and a magazine device for feeding the pins to the pressing element. A guide piece is associated with the magazine device and the pressing element which acts to guide each pin from the magazine. The guide piece is provided in the feed path of the of the magazine and is provided with a recess for receiving each individual breaking out pin.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1992Date of Patent: March 8, 1994Assignee: Meurer Nonfood Product GmbHInventors: Franz Vossen, Karl J. Gaigl
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Patent number: 5181640Abstract: Apparatus for removing break-out portions and in particular waste pieces from a sheet of material which contains blanks or the like and which rests on a break-out surface in such a way that the break-out portion extends over an aperture in the break-out surface and is pressed downwardly through the aperture under the pressure of at least one break-out member, in particular a break-out pin. Associated with the break-out member beneath the break-out portion is a support which is guided in the direction of movement of the break-out member. The support is a surface which is springy and/or movable within the aperture at least partially into a position at a spacing relative to the break-out surface and which in its rest position engages beneath the waste piece in the sheet of material and which is adapted to be transferred into an inclined position relative to the sheet of material upon movement of the waste piece by the break-out member, in particular upon downward movement of the waste piece.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1991Date of Patent: January 26, 1993Assignee: Meurer Nonfood Product GmbHInventors: Franz Vossen, Karl-Anton Stoppel
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Patent number: 5152053Abstract: In an apparatus for producing a device for detaching portions of workpieces in plate, sheet or leaf form, in particular sheets of cardboard which are used in the folding box industry and which each include at least one blank for a folding box or the like, and adjoining waste pieces, a plurality of individual breaking-out pins are to be releasably fixed at a radial spacing (e) from each other on an elongate conveyor member, at the path of movement of which is disposed a piston or the like pressure element which is directed substantially parallel to at least one of the breaking-out pins and which is adapted to be moved towards a breaking-out pin and which is guided substantially at a right angle to a breaking-out plate to be fitted with breaking-out pins, wherein the conveyor member passes between the piston and the breaking-out plate.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1991Date of Patent: October 6, 1992Assignee: Meurer Nonfood Product GmbHInventors: Franz Vossen, Karl J. Gaigl
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Patent number: 4822325Abstract: Apparatus for imprinting or impressing a sheet of material such as cardboard intended to be made into a die for making a folding box or case, comprises a stamping plate for carrying the sheet and co-operable with a tool. The stamping plate lies on a table plate of a frame structure which has holders for releasably carrying a form which extends parallel to the table plate, and at least one bridge assembly which extends movably above the table plate. A carriage is carried on the bridge assembly and moves transversely with respect to the direction of travel thereof. The carriage carries at least one vertically movable pressure member directed towards the table plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1987Date of Patent: April 18, 1989Assignee: Meurer Nonfood Product GmbHInventor: Franz Vossen
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Patent number: 4710156Abstract: Apparatus for processing a sheet of material such as cardboard intended for making a folding box or case, comprises a stamping plate for carrying the sheet and co-operable with a tool. The stamping plate lies on a table plate of a frame structure which has holders for releasably carrying a form which extends parallel to the table plate, and at least one bridge assembly which extends movably above the table plate. A carriage is carried on the bridge assembly and moves transversely with respect to the direction of travel thereof. The carriage carries at least one vertically movable pressure member directed towards the table plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 1985Date of Patent: December 1, 1987Assignee: Meurer Druck & Carton GmbHInventor: Franz Vossen
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Patent number: 4574999Abstract: A container comprising a web or blank of material of limited flexibility with wall portions in which at least one edge is separated from a bent-over edge strip portion by a bend line, is provided with a maximum degree of stability so as to avoid any outward bulging and to resist the resilient forces tending to cause a return to an initial position. For that purpose, the bend line is interrupted by at least one geometrical surface portion serving as a stabilizing member which projects both into the edge strip portion and also into the wall portions, and which is separated from both by desired or predetermined bend lines.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1982Date of Patent: March 11, 1986Assignee: Meurer Nonfood Product GmbHInventor: Franz Vossen
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Patent number: 4544367Abstract: Apparatus for processing a sheet of material such as cardboard intended for making a folding box or case, comprises a stamping plate for carrying the sheet and co-operable with a tool. The stamping plate lies on a table plate of a frame structure which has holders for releasably carrying a form which extends parallel to the table plate, and at least one bridge assembly which extends movably above the table plate. A carriage is carried on the bridge assembly and moves transversely with respect to the direction of travel thereof. The carriage carries at least one vertically movable pressure member directed towards the table plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1982Date of Patent: October 1, 1985Assignee: Meurer Druck & Carton GmbHInventor: Franz Vossen
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Patent number: 4521233Abstract: A disc-like cover for a frying pan comprising a disc stamped to form a carrier ring with a plurality of spoke-like radial arms connected to the ring and extending inwardly to a central region at which the radial arms merge together. A steam permeable filter of fibrous material is secured to the disc on one side thereof to cover open sectors formed in the disc between the arms. The filter is secured to the disc by a permanent adhesive. The arms each have a plurality of transverse relief cuts respectively extending from one radial edge of the associated arm partially across the width of the arm over a length greater than one-half of the width. The cuts extend parallel to one another in the region where the arms are joined to the carrier ring to form a weakening zone permitting limited change in shape of the arm. The adhesive between the filter and disc is reduced to a narrow zone at the relief cuts to leave an unadhered zone between the filter and disc adjacent the narrow zone.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1983Date of Patent: June 4, 1985Assignee: Meurer NonFood Product GmbHInventor: Franz Vossen
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Patent number: 4505422Abstract: A container is made of cardboard or the like material--and a pattern or blank from which said container is assembled--and has walls which are joined intimately to a base, a lid flap or flaps on one or one pair of these walls surrounding an opening to the container interior, and lying transverse to that lid flap, dust flaps which when the container is closed face the inner side of the lid flap/flaps. Said container is intended for contents of a finely divided form which could give rise to dust, and is able to prevent this dust formation.To this end the edges at the sides of the dust flap extend on both sides beyond the delimiting wall section a distance from the related fold line to produce peaklike areas; each of which is delimited by a curved contour and are joined to another wall which is adjoined to and is at an angle to that wall section, the edge at the side of the dust flap featuring a radial curvature at least in the region next to the fold line.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1982Date of Patent: March 19, 1985Assignee: Meurer Non-Food Product GmbHInventor: Franz Vossen
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Patent number: 4449744Abstract: A carrying and holding device comprising a plate or the like having provision for receiving a cup or the like, especially a fruit or yogurt cup and including laterally bent up edge portions to secure the cup for storage in groups within boxes. The carrying device is formed from a flat sheet of cardboard or the like which is folded to form a rectangular case with a recess for the cup, the spacing between two facing edges of the recess being less than the diameter of the cup so as to be deformed to hold the rim of the cup while gripping its side wall.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1981Date of Patent: May 22, 1984Assignee: Meurer Non Food Product GmbHInventor: Franz Vossen
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Patent number: 4298135Abstract: A cover for a frying pan comprising at least one absorptive, at least partially air-pervious surface of a filter material such as filter paper, filter wadding, fabric or the like. The filter material can be provided with openings which are at least partially covered. The filter material can be secured in a circumferential ring which extends in the plane of the cover or approximately perpendicular to such plane. The cover can also be curved in the shape of a hood.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1979Date of Patent: November 3, 1981Assignee: Huggles & MeurerInventor: Franz Vossen
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Patent number: 4243166Abstract: Methods for separating and stacking sheets of paper, cardboard and the like delivered from sheet punching machines and consisting of useful and waste portions connected together by small fillets are disclosed. The methods include supplying punched but unseparated sheets onto a severing table, severing the sheets in order to form separate stack portions and depositing these separate stack portions onto a stacking surface after withdrawing the severing table from under the stacked portions.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1979Date of Patent: January 6, 1981Assignee: Wupa-Maschinenfabrik GmbHInventors: Franz Vossen, Georg M. Vossen
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Patent number: RE32817Abstract: Apparatus for processing a sheet of material such as cardboard intended for making a folding box or case, comprises a stamping plate for carrying the sheet and co-operable with a tool. The stamping plate lies on a table plate of a frame structure which has holders for releasably carrying a form which extends parallel to the table plate, and at least one bridge assembly which extends movably above the table plate. A carriage is carried on the bridge assembly and moves transversely with respect to the direction of travel thereof. The carriage carries at least one vertically movable pressure member directed towards the table plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1987Date of Patent: January 3, 1989Assignee: Meurer Nonfood Product GmbHInventor: Franz Vossen