Patents by Inventor J. Michael Weaver
J. Michael Weaver 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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Patent number: 10081470Abstract: A wraparound case includes a first blank component having no more than three panels including a closure panel, a first side panel and a second side panel and a second blank component includes a base panel portion having a first edge portion and a second edge portion, a third side panel, a fourth side panel, a first flap extending from the third side panel and a second flap extending from the fourth side panel. The first blank component and the second blank component are directly wrapable about a load with the third side panel being joinable to the first and second side panels and the first edge of the closure panel and the fourth side panel being joinable to the first and second side panels and the second edge of the closure panel. The first flap, the second flap and the base panel portion forming exactly one reclosable face.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2016Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: STANDARD KNAPP INC.Inventors: J. Michael Weaver, Jeffrey Reilly
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Patent number: 9714108Abstract: A packaging machine includes a product belt, and an adjustment mechanism disposed at the product belt. The adjustment mechanism includes at least one hub movable about an axis of rotation, at least one support operably connected to the at least one hub, and at least one wrapping wand operably connected to the at least one support and movable by the support about the axis of rotation. The at least one wrapping wand is configured and disposed to position a wrapping material about an article to be wrapped. At least one adjustment mechanism is disposed at the axis of rotation. The adjustment mechanism is configured and disposed to alter a path of the at least one wrapping wand about the axis of rotation such that the path of the at least one wrapping wand maintains a constant distance from a product conveyed by the product belt.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2014Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: STANDARD KNAPP INC.Inventor: J. Michael Weaver
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Publication number: 20170008682Abstract: A wraparound case includes a first blank component having no more than three panels including a closure panel, a first side panel and a second side panel and a second blank component includes a base panel portion having a first edge portion and a second edge portion, a third side panel, a fourth side panel, a first flap extending from the third side panel and a second flap extending from the fourth side panel. The first blank component and the second blank component are directly wrapable about a load with the third side panel being joinable to the first and second side panels and the first edge of the closure panel and the fourth side panel being joinable to the first and second side panels and the second edge of the closure panel. The first flap, the second flap and the base panel portion forming exactly one reclosable face.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: Standard Knapp Inc.Inventors: J. Michael Weaver, Jeffrey Reilly
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Publication number: 20150068162Abstract: A packaging machine includes a product belt, and an adjustment mechanism disposed at the product belt. The adjustment mechanism includes at least one hub movable about an axis of rotation, at least one support operably connected to the at least one hub, and at least one wrapping wand operably connected to the at least one support and movable by the support about the axis of rotation. The at least one wrapping wand is configured and disposed to position a wrapping material about an article to be wrapped. At least one adjustment mechanism is disposed at the axis of rotation. The adjustment mechanism is configured and disposed to alter a path of the at least one wrapping wand about the axis of rotation such that the path of the at least one wrapping wand maintains a constant distance from a product conveyed by the product belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventor: J. Michael Weaver
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Patent number: 8973340Abstract: An aim assembly includes a hub movable about a central axis and at least one support operably connected to the hub. At least one arm is operably connected to the at least one support and thereby movable about the central axis in a predetermined path. At least one adjustment mechanism is located at the central axis and is capable of altering the predetermined path during movement of the at least one support about the central axis. A method of operating an arm assembly includes locating at least one hub at a central axis and moving at least one arm about the central axis in a predetermined path. The at least one arm is operably connected to the at least one hub via at least one support. An adjustment mechanism is engaged thereby altering the predetermined path during movement of the at least one arm about the central axis.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2009Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Standard Knapp Inc.Inventor: J. Michael Weaver
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Publication number: 20140263591Abstract: A wraparound case including exactly one reclosable face. A packed load and a method of packing a load are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Standard Knapp Inc.Inventors: J. Michael Weaver, Jeffrey Reilly
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Publication number: 20140260106Abstract: A wraparound case including a blank having a plurality of panels. The case has a set of six faces, wherein each of five of the six faces has a respective set of dimensions that is defined by a respective single one of the panels from the plurality of panels. A method of forming a packing case is also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Standard Knapp Inc.Inventors: J. Michael Weaver, Jeffrey Reilly
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Patent number: 8454067Abstract: A gripper head assembly for a product processing machine includes a gripper support and a plurality of grippers secured to the gripper support to grip a plurality of product routed through the product processing machine. The gripper head assembly is configured such that a spacing of the plurality of grippers is changeable relative to the gripper support. A product processing machine includes a grid assembly for guiding product to a destination and a gripper head assembly for gripping product and guiding the product into the grid assembly. The gripper head assembly includes a gripper support and a plurality of grippers secured to the gripper support to grip a plurality of product routed through the product processing machine. The gripper head assembly is configured such that a spacing of the plurality of grippers is changeable relative to the gripper support.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2010Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Standard Knapp Inc.Inventors: J. Michael Weaver, Orlando Sanchez, II
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Publication number: 20120104782Abstract: A gripper head assembly for a product processing machine includes a gripper support and a plurality of grippers secured to the gripper support to grip a plurality of product routed through the product processing machine. The gripper head assembly is configured such that a spacing of the plurality of grippers is changeable relative to the gripper support. A product processing machine includes a grid assembly for guiding product to a destination and a gripper head assembly for gripping product and guiding the product into the grid assembly. The gripper head assembly includes a gripper support and a plurality of grippers secured to the gripper support to grip a plurality of product routed through the product processing machine. The gripper head assembly is configured such that a spacing of the plurality of grippers is changeable relative to the gripper support.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: STANDARD KNAPP INC.Inventors: J. Michael Weaver, Orlando Sanchez, II
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Patent number: 8033082Abstract: A packaging machine includes a grouper section having changeable lane sizes and a dual servo grouper that separates product into product sets and allow the product sets to accelerate to the lane chain speed in a controlled manner. The grouper section further includes disappearing lugs that pivot into the lanes via a cam surface provided in the lanes. The product rides upon a raised surface of the cam surface as the lug pushes the product set together down the lane, thus ensuring that no gaps are provided between product set members. A gripper/grid section of the packaging machine includes a bars that travel about a carousel with a gripper head assembly and a grid assembly pair moving up and down the bars as defined by cam surfaces within the gripper/grid section. The grid section is presented below the product set such that the product set is fed through the grid section in a one-way trip into a case. The gripper head assembly cam device and the case feed section both include height adjustment assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2009Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Standard Knapp Inc.Inventors: John L. Raudat, J. Michael Weaver, Rick Dolce, Jeffrey Reilly, Lloyd Johnson, Vincent M. Cassarino
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Publication number: 20110067356Abstract: An aim assembly includes a hub movable about a central axis and at least one support operably connected to the hub. At least one arm is operably connected to the at least one support and thereby movable about the central axis in a predetermined path. At least one adjustment mechanism is located at the central axis and is capable of altering the predetermined path during movement of the at least one support about the central axis. A method of operating an arm assembly includes locating at least one hub at a central axis and moving at least one arm about the central axis in a predetermined path. The at least one arm is operably connected to the at least one hub via at least one support. An adjustment mechanism is engaged thereby altering the predetermined path during movement of the at least one arm about the central axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2009Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: STANDARD KNAPP INC.Inventor: J. Michael Weaver
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Publication number: 20090229227Abstract: A packaging machine includes a grouper section having changeable lane sizes and a dual servo grouper that separates product into product sets and allow the product sets to accelerate to the lane chain speed in a controlled manner. The grouper section further includes disappearing lugs that pivot into the lanes via a cam surface provided in the lanes. The product rides upon a raised surface of the cam surface as the lug pushes the product set together down the lane, thus ensuring that no gaps are provided between product set members. A gripper/grid section of the packaging machine includes a bars that travel about a carousel with a gripper head assembly and a grid assembly pair moving up and down the bars as defined by cam surfaces within the gripper/grid section. The grid section is presented below the product set such that the product set is fed through the grid section in a one-way trip into a case. The gripper head assembly cam device and the case feed section both include height adjustment assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2009Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: STANDARD KNAPP INC.Inventors: John L. Raudat, J. Michael Weaver, Rick Dolce, Jeffrey Reilly, Lloyd Johnson, Vincent M. Cassarino
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Publication number: 20090223177Abstract: A packaging machine includes a grouper section having changeable lane sizes and a dual servo grouper that separates product into product sets and allow the product sets to accelerate to the lane chain speed in a controlled manner. The grouper section further includes disappearing lugs that pivot into the lanes via a cam surface provided in the lanes. The product rides upon a raised surface of the cam surface as the lug pushes the product set together down the lane, thus ensuring that no gaps are provided between product set members. A gripper/grid section of the packaging machine includes a bars that travel about a carousel with a gripper head assembly and a grid assembly pair moving up and down the bars as defined by cam surfaces within the gripper/grid section. The grid section is presented below the product set such that the product set is fed through the grid section in a one-way trip into a case. The gripper head assembly cam device and the case feed section both include height adjustment assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: Standard Knapp Inc.Inventors: John L. Raudat, J. Michael Weaver, Rick Dolce, Jeffrey Reilly, Lloyd Johnson, Vincent M. Cassarino
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Patent number: 7552570Abstract: A packaging machine includes a grouper section having changeable lane sizes and a dual servo grouper that separates product into product sets and allow the product sets to accelerate to the lane chain speed in a controlled manner. The grouper section further includes disappearing lugs that pivot into the lanes via a cam surface provided in the lanes. The product rides upon a raised surface of the cam surface as the lug pushes the product set together down the lane, thus ensuring that no gaps are provided between product set members. A gripper/grid section of the packaging machine includes a bars that travel about a carousel with a gripper head assembly and a grid assembly pair moving up and down the bars as defined by cam surfaces within the gripper/grid section. The grid section is presented below the product set such that the product set is fed through the grid section in a one-way trip into a case. The gripper head assembly cam device and the case feed section both include height adjustment assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2005Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Standard Knapp Inc.Inventors: John L. Raudat, J. Michael Weaver, Rick Dolce, Jeffrey Reilly, Lloyd Johnson, Vincent M. Cassarino
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Patent number: 7494035Abstract: A pneumatic compressor capable of supplying compressed gas to a pneumatic tool. The compressor can be powered alternatively by either a battery or an AC power source. The compressor comprises a permanent magnet DC electric motor and circuitry for converting the AC power source to DC power. The compressor includes a receptacle for accommodating one or more of a plurality of batteries and includes circuitry for using batteries having different voltages. The AC power source may also be used to charge a battery connected to the compressor.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2006Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: J. Michael Weaver, Barbara A. Rose, Mark W. Wood, Daniel U. Goodwin, Hung T. Du, Alan G. Phillips, C. Kerwin Braddock, James A. Patton, Michael A. Lagaly, Patrick G. Barry, Julie L. Jones, Deborah L. Harr
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Publication number: 20080190077Abstract: The packaging machine includes: a plurality of lane guides, the plurality of lane guides being spaced apart to form a plurality of lanes; a moveable conveyor belt having a first end and second end, the first end located beneath one of the plurality of lanes, the movable conveyor belt delivers the product to each of the plurality of lanes; a support device located at the plurality of lanes; and a shifting assembly attached to the plurality of lane guides. The method for packaging a case with a product includes: conveying a first plurality of the product to a first lane; supporting the first plurality of the product within the first lane; conveying a second plurality of the product to a second lane; shifting the first lane and the second lane in a first direction; and dropping the first plurality of the products into the case.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: STANDARD KNAPP INC.Inventors: J. MICHAEL WEAVER, JEFFREY REILLY, EMILIO COFRANCESCO, ALEXANDER BOZZI, NICHOLAS PINI
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Patent number: 7357243Abstract: The packaging machine includes: a plurality of lane guides, the plurality of lane guides being spaced apart to form a plurality of lanes; a moveable conveyor belt having a first end and second end, the first end located beneath one of the plurality of lanes, the movable conveyor belt delivers the product to each of the plurality of lanes; a support device located at the plurality of lanes; and a shifting assembly attached to the plurality of lane guides. The method for packaging a case with a product includes: conveying a first plurality of the product to a first lane; supporting the first plurality of the product within the first lane; conveying a second plurality of the product to a second lane; shifting the first lane and the second lane in a first direction; and dropping the first plurality of the products into the case.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2006Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Standard Knapp, Inc.Inventors: J. Michael Weaver, Jeffrey Reilly, Emilio Cofrancesco, Alexander Bozzi, Nicholas Pini
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Publication number: 20070085692Abstract: A carbon monoxide detector is coupled to a gas-powered generator. The carbon monoxide detector is configured to provide notification when a predetermined concentration of carbon monoxide is reached and may also be utilized to disable the generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Grant, J. Michael Weaver, Dawei Chen
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Patent number: 7124558Abstract: The packaging machine includes: a plurality of lane guides, the plurality of lane guides being spaced apart to form a plurality of lanes; a moveable conveyor belt having a first end and second end, the first end located beneath one of the plurality of lanes, the movable conveyor belt delivers the product to each of the plurality of lanes; a support device located at the plurality of lanes; and a shifting assembly attached to the plurality of lane guides. The method for packaging a case with a product includes: conveying a first plurality of the product to a first lane; supporting the first plurality of the product within the first lane; conveying a second plurality of the product to a second lane; shifting the first lane and the second lane in a first direction; and dropping the first plurality of the products into the case.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2005Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Standard Knapp Inc.Inventors: J. Michael Weaver, Jeffrey Reilly, Emilio Cofrancesco, Alexander Bozzi, Nicholas Pini
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Patent number: 7058291Abstract: A system and method for reducing the cost of producing a brushless DC motor (58) is presented. The brushless DC motor (58) provides higher power density and efficiency with an increased tool run time. The brushless DC motor (58) includes a rotor assembly (72) that has an unmagnetized permanent magnet (74) affixed to a shaft. The permanent magnet (74) remains unmagnetized until the motor is partially assembled. A plurality of coils (94) for producing a magnetic field are wound about the rotor assembly (72). The coils (94) include end turns that enclose the rotor assembly (72) such that the rotor assembly (72) is not removable. Since the windings (94) are wound with the rotor assembly (72) already enclosed, the windings (94) do not require large end coils to allow subsequent insertion of the rotor (72). Minimizing the end coils reduces the length of wire required per turn, thereby reducing the resistance of the winding (94).Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2001Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: J. Michael Weaver, Aris C. Cleanthous, Christopher R. Yahnker, Bhanuprasad V. Gorti, Richard T. Walter