Patents by Inventor James E. Tekavec

James E. Tekavec 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).

  • Dispensing table for cushioning conversion machine
    Patent number: 5816995
    Abstract: In combination, a dispensing table (10) and a cushioning conversion machine (12) which is slidably mounted to the table (10). The table (10) includes a substantially horizontal work platform (14) and the machine (12) is situated below the platform (14). The cushioning conversion machine (10) includes conversion assemblies (50, 52, 54, 56, 58) which convert stock material (S) into a cushioning product (P). The cushioning conversion machine (12) is slidable to an operating position whereat the cushioning product (P) is deposited on the work platform (14) during operation of the machine. Preferably, the machine (12) is also slidable to an upstream position whereat its upstream portion projects outwardly from the table (10) and loading and threading procedures can be easily performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: Ranpak Corp.
    Inventors: James E. Tekavec, James A. Simmons
  • Dispensing table for a cushioning conversion machine
    Patent number: 5637071
    Abstract: A cushioning conversion machine (20) and a dispensing table (100), in combination, are provided. The dispensing table (100) includes a substantially horizontal work platform (102) which includes an opening (109). The cushioning conversion machine (20) is mounted to the table (100) in such a manner that the cushioning product is deposited on the work platform (102) during operation of the machine. In this manner, a worker may conveniently place the cut section in a shipping case, or box, to fill any voids and/or to cushion an item during the shipping process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: Ranpak Corp.
    Inventors: James A. Simmons, James E. Tekavec
  • Dispensing table for a cushioning conversion machine
    Patent number: 5487717
    Abstract: In combination, a dispensing table (10) and a cushioning conversion machine (12) which is slidably mounted to the table (10). The table (10) includes a substantially horizontal work platform (14) and the machine (12) is situated below the platform (14). The cushioning conversion machine (10) includes conversion assemblies (50, 52, 54, 56, 58) which convert stock material (S) into a cushioning product (P). The cushioning conversion machine (12) is slidable to an operating position whereat the cushioning product (P) is deposited on the work platform (14) during operation of the machine. Preferably, the machine (12) is also slidable to an upstream position whereat its upstream portion projects outwardly from the table (10) and loading and threading procedures can be easily performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1996
    Assignee: Ranpak Corp.
    Inventors: James E. Tekavec, James A. Simmons