Patents by Inventor John W. Cash
John W. Cash 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: 20230272702Abstract: Systems and methods for using a continuous, thermoplastic tubing as a casing in a wellbore are provided. A continuous, thermoplastic tubing can be a high density polyethylene (HDPE) material that is stored in a coiled manner on a spindle. A screen can be attached to an end of the casing, and a tremie line can be selectively connected to the screen to inject gravel and cement downhole to pack the screen in place and grout the casing in place in the wellbore. The use of a continuous, thermoplastic tubing removes joints from the casing to improve performance, and such tubing is more readily available and cheaper than alternatives among other benefits described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: Steven M. Hatten, John W. Cash
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Patent number: 10569947Abstract: A carton includes a first panel and a second panel in overlying relationship with each other so as to form a composite wall and a handle structure formed in the composite wall. The handle structure includes a first end portion formed from the first panel, a grip portion extending from the first end portion into an access opening in the composite wall and a second end portion disposed under the first panel and coupled to the grip portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2019Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: WestRock Packaging Svstems, LLCInventors: Nathaniel B. Ball, John W. Cash, III
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Publication number: 20190144182Abstract: A carton includes a first panel and a second panel in overlying relationship with each other so as to form a composite wall and a handle structure formed in the composite wall. The handle structure includes a first end portion formed from the first panel, a grip portion extending from the first end portion into an access opening in the composite wall and a second end portion disposed under the first panel and coupled to the grip portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2019Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Nathaniel B. Ball, John W. Cash, III
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Patent number: 10214333Abstract: A carton (90) includes a first panel (12) and a second panel (20) in overlying relationship with each other so as to form a composite wall and a handle structure (H) formed in the composite wall. The handle structure includes a first end portion formed from the first panel, a grip portion (32,36) extending from the first end portion into an access opening (A1,A2,A3) in the composite wall and a second end portion disposed under the first panel and coupled to the grip portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2015Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Westrock Packaging Systems, LLCInventors: Nathaniel B. Ball, John W. Cash, III
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Publication number: 20170297796Abstract: A carton (90) includes a first panel (12) and a second panel (20) in overlying relationship with each other so as to form a composite wall and a handle structure (H) formed in the composite wall. The handle structure includes a first end portion formed from the first panel, a grip portion (32,36) extending from the first end portion into an access opening (A1,A2,A3) in the composite wall and a second end portion disposed under the first panel and coupled to the grip portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2015Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: Nathaniel B. Ball, John W. Cash, III
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Publication number: 20140373486Abstract: A carton for packaging articles comprising a first plurality of walls including a top wall, base wall, first side wall and second side wall forming a first tubular structure, each end of the first tubular structure being at least partially closed by one or more end closure panels, wherein the carton comprises an end pull device for withdrawing the carton from a display apparatus wherein the end pull device comprises a first recess struck from an end of the first side wall panel whereby facilitating access to an edge of a first end closure panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Gordon J. Thomsen, John W Cash, III, Roman S. Hackworth
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Patent number: 7832183Abstract: A packaging apparatus in an automated packaging process, for sealing a carton having minor flaps and a bottom end flap, comprising: means for holding the minor flaps in a closed position; and a cycle stop compression plate for, upon the occurrence of a cycle stop operation, folding the bottom end flap over the minor flaps and holding the bottom end flap in place until the carton is sealed.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2009Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: MedWestvaco Packaging Systems, LLCInventors: Jeffrey G. Jacob, John W. Cash, III, Michael F. Flagg
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Patent number: 7739856Abstract: An apparatus for forming an end closure structure of a carton. The end closure structure is formed from minor end flaps and major end flaps. The apparatus includes a carton conveyor for transferring the carton in a flow direction along a carton conveyor path, a major end flap retaining guide assembly for retaining the major end flaps in an outwardly upright position, a minor end flap retaining guide assembly for retaining the minor end flaps in an inwardly folded position, and a gluing station for applying adhesive to the major and minor end flaps.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2008Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: MeadWestvaco Packaging Systems, LLCInventor: John W. Cash, III
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Patent number: 7735299Abstract: An apparatus for forming an end closure structure of a carton. The end closure structure is formed from minor end flaps and major end flaps. The apparatus includes a carton conveyor for transferring the carton in a flow direction along a carton conveyor path, a major end flap retaining guide assembly for retaining the major end flaps in an outwardly upright position, a minor end flap retaining guide assembly for retaining the minor end flaps in an inwardly folded position, and a gluing station for applying adhesive to the major and minor end flaps.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2008Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: MeadWestvaco Packaging Systems, LLCInventor: John W. Cash, III
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Publication number: 20100140050Abstract: An loading apparatus (100) for use in a packaging machine includes a grouping conveyor (300) for conveying groups of articles (16) in a flow direction (10). The grouping conveyor (300) includes a plurality of conveyor plates (320) and grouping lugs (310) that are slidably attached to one of the plurality of conveyor plates (320) so as to be individually moveable in a transverse direction (90) to selectively extend to span the space between the grouping conveyor and a carton conveyor as needed to facilitate loading groups of the articles into cartons and to selectively retract to avoid impeding operation of the packaging machine. The grouping conveyor (300) also includes a multi-position locking mechanism (82) that releasably locks the grouping lug (310) in two transverse positions. A system of proximity sensors (530, 540) monitors the grouping conveyor (300) to ensure that the grouping lugs (310) are properly transversely positioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2008Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventors: Jeffrey G. Jacob, Michael F. Flagg, John W. Cash, III, Rafe T. Patterson
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Patent number: 7641607Abstract: A packaging machine having a folding apparatus for closing an end of an end loaded carton that includes leading and trailing side end flaps. The packaging machine includes a carton conveyor for transporting a carton in a flow direction along a carton path. The folding apparatus includes a lug assembly that has at least one folding lug that travels along an endless lug path. The folding lug travels in the flow direction and in parallel to the carton path along at least a portion of the lug path such that the folding lug can operate in concert with separation guide and a combination guide to fold the leading and trailing side end flaps in the desired sequence.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2007Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: MeadWestVaco Packaging Systems, LLCInventors: Alan P. Martin, John W. Cash, III, Rafe T. Patterson, Michael F. Flagg
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Patent number: 7617926Abstract: A packaging machine (10) includes a lane assembly (12) that includes one or more lanes (L) which guide cylindrical articles (B), such as cans or bottles, across a series of substantially parallel conveyors. The lane assembly (12) includes an adjustable guide bar (34) which defines an adjustable portion (V) of the lane (L) that can be adjusted to adapt to the diameter of articles (B). The lane assembly (12) also includes lane extensions (70) that can be adjusted to control the position of rows or articles (B) as the articles (B) exit the lanes (L) onto a conveyor (20).Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2007Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Meadwestvaco Packaging Systems, LLCInventors: Jeffrey G. Jacob, Rafe T. Patterson, Michael F. Flagg, John W. Cash, III
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Publication number: 20090277134Abstract: A packaging apparatus in an automated packaging process, for sealing a carton having minor flaps and a bottom end flap, comprising: means for holding the minor flaps in a closed position; and a cycle stop compression plate for, upon the occurrence of a cycle stop operation, folding the bottom end flap over the minor flaps and holding the bottom end flap in place until the carton is sealed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2009Publication date: November 12, 2009Inventors: Jeffrey G. Jacob, John W. Cash, III, Michael F. Flagg
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Patent number: 7594646Abstract: An infeed station for conveying and positioning a stack of carton blanks for sequential removal by a carton feeder, for automatically adjusting the rate of advancement of the carton blanks to compensate for excessive tilting and gaps between the carton blanks, and for providing alerts to signal the need for operator intervention or automatic shutdown. The infeed station includes a hopper and a magazine that receives carton blanks from the hopper. The magazine includes a sensing mechanism including a control sensor and a warning sensor mounted in proximity to the carton blanks in the infeed station, and a processor that, according to a condition signaled by the sensing mechanism, controls the rate at which advancing belts advance a queue of carton blanks toward the magazine.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2006Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: MeadWestvaco Packaging Systems, LLCInventors: Michael F. Flagg, John W. Cash, III, Rafe T. Patterson
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Publication number: 20090223782Abstract: A packaging apparatus (10) includes lanes (L) in which articles (C) are conveyed and grouped. Each lane (L) is defined by lane dividers (16a, 16b, 18, 20) and includes an upstream portion (12) and a downstream portion (14). The upstream portion (16) is defined by lane dividers (16a, 16b) that are substantially parallel to a first axis (X). The downstream portion (14) is defined by lane dividers (18, 20) that are substantially parallel to a second axis (Y), which is at an angle (A) with respect to the first axis (X). The width (W2) of the downstream portion (14) of each lane (L) is adjustable as an adjustable one of the lane dividers (20) that define the downstream portion (14) translates parallel to the first axis (X).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2006Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventors: Alan P Martin, John W. Cash, III, Jeffrey G. Jacob, Rafe T. Patterson, John G. Hotchkiss, Pattrick B. King, Robert G. Rosenzweig
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Publication number: 20090005226Abstract: An apparatus for forming an end closure structure of a carton. The end closure structure is formed from minor end flaps and major end flaps. The apparatus includes a carton conveyor for transferring the carton in a flow direction along a carton conveyor path, a major end flap retaining guide assembly for retaining the major end flaps in an outwardly upright position, a minor end flap retaining guide assembly for retaining the minor end flaps in an inwardly folded position, and a gluing station for applying adhesive to the major and minor end flaps.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventor: John W. Cash, III
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Publication number: 20080254961Abstract: An apparatus for forming an end closure structure of a carton. The end closure structure is formed from minor end flaps and major end flaps. The apparatus includes a carton conveyor for transferring the carton in a flow direction along a carton conveyor path, a major end flap retaining guide assembly for retaining the major end flaps in an outwardly upright position, a minor end flap retaining guide assembly for retaining the minor end flaps in an inwardly folded position, and a gluing station for applying adhesive to the major and minor end flaps.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2008Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventor: John W. Cash
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Publication number: 20080250759Abstract: An apparatus for forming an end closure structure of a carton. The end closure structure is formed from minor end flaps and major end flaps. The apparatus includes a carton conveyor for transferring the carton in a flow direction along a carton conveyor path, a major end flap retaining guide assembly for retaining the major end flaps in an outwardly upright position, a minor end flap retaining guide assembly for retaining the minor end flaps in an inwardly folded position, and a gluing station for applying adhesive to the major and minor end flaps.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2008Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventor: John W. Cash
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Patent number: 7410045Abstract: A plunger assembly (30) is disposed on the access side of a conveyor (20). The conveyor (20) has a conveying surface upon which it transports articles by moving the conveying surface in a direction of flow (F). The plunger assembly (30) is mounted overhead vertically with respect to the conveying surface of the conveyor (20) such that sufficient clearance below the plunger assembly (30) is maintained to provide an access space through which the conveyor (20) and mechanisms and elements thereof can be accessed. Further, the plunger assembly (30) may be mounted both above and at least partially offset horizontally from the conveyor surface of the conveyor (20), such that no operative portion of the plunger assembly (30) breaks the plane (C) of the conveyor surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2007Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: MeadWestvaco Packaging Systems, LLCInventors: Rafe T. Patterson, John W. Cash, III, Michael F. Flagg, John Hotchkiss, Patrick King
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Patent number: 7407052Abstract: A stabilized and guided conveyor belt (202) includes multiple transport chains (108) and interchangeable conveyor plates (100) that form the surface of the conveyor belt (202). The conveyor plates (100) can be easily attached independently of one another in a side by side fashion onto the transport chains (108) and are readily detachable from the transport chains (108) to facilitate replacement or rearrangement. Certain of the plates (100) function selectively as a platform on which to mount accessories such as lug members (136) and include means for receiving (134) accessories and for locking (138) accessories into place. The conveyor belt (202) is guided and supported by a smooth rail (420). Both the plate (100) and the rail (420) include interacting stabilizing features (130, 132, 424a, 424b) that cooperate to prevent buckling and rippling of the transport chain (108).Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2006Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Mead Westvaco Packaging Systems, LLCInventors: John W. Cash, III, Michael F. Flagg, Larry D. Chuba