Patents by Inventor Johann Kunz

Johann Kunz 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).

  • Patent number: 11975474
    Abstract: A blow molding tool (1) for a blow molding machine (1). The blow molding tool (1) comprises at least one first blow mold half (2) and one second blow mold half (3). The first blow mold half (2) has a baseplate (4) and a molding body (5). At least one mold cavity (6) with an inner wall (51) is arranged in the molding body (5). At least one region (511) of the inner wall (51) of the mold cavity (6) comprises, in the associated section of the molding body (5), separate temperature control channels (54) for controlling the temperature of the region (54).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: ALPLA Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Johann Künz, Thomas Bohle, Andre Eyrich
  • Publication number: 20220234274
    Abstract: A blow molding tool (1) for a blow molding machine (1). The blow molding tool (1) comprises at least one first blow mold half (2) and one second blow mold half (3). The first blow mold half (2) has a baseplate (4) and a molding body (5). At least one mold cavity (6) with an inner wall (51) is arranged in the molding body (5). At least one region (511) of the inner wall (51) of the mold cavity (6) comprises, in the associated section of the molding body (5), separate temperature control channels (54) for controlling the temperature of the region (54).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Johann KÜNZ, Thomas BOHLE, Andre EYRICH
  • Publication number: 20220152910
    Abstract: A method for transferring a negative structure of a surface of an inner wall (51) of a blow molding tool (1) onto a surface of a plastic container. The method comprises the steps of heating at least one region (511) of a mold cavity (6) of a molding body (4) of the blow molding tool (1), on which the negative structure is formed, inserting a preform into the mold cavity (6), closing the blow molding tool (1), molding the plastic container by inflating the preform and bringing the preform to lie against the inner wall (51) of the mold cavity (6), cooling the region (511) by supplying a coolant through temperature control channels (54), and removing the plastic container from the mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Johann KÜNZ, Thomas BOHLE
  • Publication number: 20220152909
    Abstract: The invention relates to a blow molding tool for a blow molding machine for producing plastic containers in an extrusion or stretch blow-molding process. The blow molding tool comprises two blow mold halves, each of which comprises at least one molding body in which at least one mold cavity is disposed, and a baseplate that receives said molding body. An insulation block consisting of a thermally insulating material is arranged between the molding body and the baseplate and, optionally, further components of the blow mold halves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventor: Johann KÜNZ
  • Publication number: 20220041346
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic container (11) comprising a blow-molded container part for receiving a filling product, comprising a container body and a container neck, wherein the container neck (17) comprises an inner wall (21) and an outer wall (23), a pouring element (25) that can be mounted on the container neck (17) and comprises a pouring opening (27), and a closure (29) by means of which the plastic container (11) can be closed. A first and second holding means (31, 45) are formed on the inner wall (21) of the container neck (17), wherein the first holding means (31) is formed so as to hold the pouring element (25) in the container neck (17) and the second holding means (45) is formed so as to hold the closure (29) in the container neck (17).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventor: Johann Künz
  • Patent number: 11021308
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic container having a container wall delimiting an interior of the container, and an outlet on the container wall for pouring out a product contained in the plastic container. A recess that projects into the interior of the container and is provided for accepting a functional element is formed on the container wall, with the recess being accessible through an insertion hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Inventor: Johann Kunz
  • Patent number: 10494149
    Abstract: The invention proceeds from a tube produced from a plastics material, having a tube body, which has a first end and a second end, having a tube head, which is connected to the tube body at the first end and has a removal opening, and having a tube fold which is formed at the second end and has a first sealing surface and a second sealing surface, wherein the first and the second sealing surfaces are connected to one another in a fluid-tight manner. According to the invention, the sealing surfaces have arranged between them a retaining insert, which is connected to the first sealing surface and the second sealing surface in a fluid-tight manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Alpla Werke Alwin Lehner GMBH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Johann Kunz
  • Patent number: 10160154
    Abstract: The invention relates to an extrusion blow molded tube, which is filled or can be filled by way of its rear end, and the body, shoulder and neck of which are produced in one piece by extrusion blow molding. The tube has an LLDPE-rich layer with an LLDPE content of 50 to 95% by weight, and the average wall thickness of the tube in the region of the body is 0.3 to 0.85 millimeters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: ALPLA WERKE ALWIN LEHNER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Johann Kunz
  • Publication number: 20180346203
    Abstract: The invention proceeds from a tube produced from a plastics material, having a tube body, which has a first end and a second end, having a tube head, which is connected to the tube body at the first end and has a removal opening, and having a tube fold which is formed at the second end and has a first sealing surface and a second sealing surface, wherein the first and the second sealing surfaces are connected to one another in a fluid-tight manner. According to the invention, the sealing surfaces have arranged between them a retaining insert, which is connected to the first sealing surface and the second sealing surface in a fluid-tight manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Johann Kunz
  • Publication number: 20180327162
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic container having a container wall delimiting an interior of the container, and an outlet on the container wall for pouring out a product contained in the plastic container. A recess that projects into the interior of the container and is provided for accepting a functional element is formed on the container wall, with the recess being accessible through an insertion hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2016
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventor: Johann Kunz
  • Patent number: 10011064
    Abstract: Method for producing a plastic bottle, and preform and blowing mold suited therefore are disclosed. An exemplary process can produce a plastic bottle, for example, a PET bottle. Such a bottle can be produced from a preform which has a body which is closed on one side, which is connected to a neck section with a pour opening, in which the preform which has been produced in a plastic injection process or an extrusion process is placed in the mold cavity of a blow mold and inflated using the blow nozzle by overpressure according to the mold cavity. Sealing can take place between the blow nozzle and the preform within the preform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: ALPLA WERKE ALWIN LEHNER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Alwin Lehner, Johann Künz, Markus Düringer
  • Patent number: 9517601
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for providing dimensional accuracy of a pour opening in or on a plastic container produced by extrusion-blow-molding. The method can include inserting a section of a plastic hose, extruded in one or more layers through an extrusion nozzle, into a mold cavity of a blow mold tool; and inflating the plastic hose by a calibrating blow pin according to a shape of the mold cavity, whereby at least one pour opening of the plastic container is determined with respect to its inside diameter and its inside contour to form a completed inflated plastic container, and wherein the calibrating blow pin is axially inserted into the plastic hose section after a head plate of the blow mold tool has been closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: ALPLA WERKE ALWIN LEHNER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Johann Künz
  • Patent number: 9456677
    Abstract: A plastic container for a roll-on deodorant is described, which roll-on deodorant has a receptacle and a roll cage for the captive, rotatable holding of an applicator ball. The roll cage can be made integral with the receptacle. The plastic container can be produced in an extrusion-blow-molding method from a tube that is for example extruded continuously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: ALPLA WERKE ALWIN LEHNER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Johann Künz
  • Publication number: 20160046059
    Abstract: The invention relates to an extrusion blow molded tube, which is filled or can be filled by way of its rear end, and the body, shoulder and neck of which are produced in one piece by extrusion blow molding. The tube has an LLDPE-rich layer with an LLDPE content of 50 to 95% by weight, and the average wall thickness of the tube in the region of the body is 0.3 to 0.85 millimeters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: ALPLA WERKE ALWIN LEHNER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Johann Kunz
  • Patent number: 9138930
    Abstract: An extrusion blow-molding method for plastic containers, for example, plastic bottles, is disclosed, wherein a one- or multi-layer plastic tube is extruded with a predetermined extrusion pressure through an annular gap, which is delimited by an extrusion die provided on an extrusion head and a axially adjustable mandrel and which can be adjusted with regard to the width thereof. The extruded plastic tube is introduced into a mold cavity of a blow-molding tool arrangement, blow-molded into a plastic container in accordance with the mold cavity by overpressure and then demolded. Additional plastic material is added in metered quantity to the extruded plastic tube at least in some regions in the direct vicinity of the mouth of the extrusion die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: ALPLA WERKE ALWIN LEHNER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Johann Künz
  • Publication number: 20140321898
    Abstract: A plastic container for a roll-on deodorant is described, which roll-on deodorant has a receptacle and a roll cage for the captive, rotatable holding of an applicator ball. The roll cage can be made integral with the receptacle. The plastic container can be produced in an extrusion-blow-molding method from a tube that is for example extruded continuously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: ALPLA Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Johann KÜNZ
  • Publication number: 20140314984
    Abstract: Method for producing a plastic bottle, and preform and blowing mold suited therefore are disclosed. An exemplary process can produce a plastic bottle, for example, a PET bottle. Such a bottle can be produced from a preform which has a body which is closed on one side, which is connected to a neck section with a pour opening, in which the preform which has been produced in a plastic injection process or an extrusion process is placed in the mold cavity of a blow mold and inflated using the blow nozzle by overpressure according to the mold cavity. Sealing can take place between the blow nozzle and the preform within the preform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Alpla Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co.KG
    Inventors: Alwin LEHNER, Johann KÜNZ, Markus DÜRINGER
  • Patent number: 8790568
    Abstract: Method for producing a plastic bottle, and preform and blowing mold suited therefore are disclosed. An exemplary process can produce a plastic bottle, for example, a PET bottle. Such a bottle can be produced from a preform which has a body which is closed on one side, which is connected to a neck section with a pour opening, in which the preform which has been produced in a plastic injection process or an extrusion process is placed in the mold cavity of a blow mold and inflated using the blow nozzle by overpressure according to the mold cavity. Sealing can take place between the blow nozzle and the preform within the preform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Alpla Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Alwin Lehner, Johann Künz, Markus Düringer
  • Publication number: 20140069943
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for providing dimensional accuracy of a pour opening in or on a plastic container produced by extrusion-blow-molding. The method can include inserting a section of a plastic hose, extruded in one or more layers through an extrusion nozzle, into a mold cavity of a blow mold tool; and inflating the plastic hose by a calibrating blow pin according to a shape of the mold cavity, whereby at least one pour opening of the plastic container is determined with respect to its inside diameter and its inside contour to form a completed inflated plastic container, and wherein the calibrating blow pin is axially inserted into the plastic hose section after a head plate of the blow mold tool has been closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: ALPLA WERKE ALWIN LEHNER GMBH & CO.KG
    Inventor: Johann KÜNZ
  • Patent number: 8123057
    Abstract: A safety rotating closure for a multi-compartment bottle including a two-chamber bottle with a separate pour neck with a pour opening for each chamber and a rotating closure which can be screwed onto a common neck part of the multi-compartment bottle and is provided with a mechanically acting child safety device against unauthorized loosening of the rotating closure. The rotating safety closure has essentially conical seal parts which in the screwed-on state engage the pour openings of the pour necks and interact with the inside walls to form a seal. The interlocking elements of the child safety device are located on the rotating safety closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Alpha-Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co KG
    Inventors: Johann Künz, Thomas Zauser