Patents by Inventor John C. Teele

John C. Teele 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).

  • Automatic produce-bagging machine that uses factory-roll polyethylene net tubing
    Patent number: 3931701
    Abstract: A produce-bagging machine utilizing factory-roll polyethylene net tubing for automatic packaging is described. The bagging machine is designed to form bags from factory rolls of polyethylene net tubing, fill the bags with produce, and close and eject them in a continuous automatic cycle. The machine consists of seven main parts: (1) an opening and gripping mechanism, (2) a bottom-closing and cutting mechanism, (3) a filling device, (4) a top-closing mechanism, (5) an ejection chute, (6) automatic action controls, and (7) a spreading mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Earl K. Bowman, John C. Teele