Patents by Inventor KARL SCOTT FLEISCHER
KARL SCOTT FLEISCHER 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: 20230278326Abstract: A printing plate pressure adjustment system for a can decorator including a printing plate cylinder assembly having a printing plate cylinder drive shaft, and a blanket wheel. The system, includes an actuator, a control system structured to control operation of the actuator to adjust a pressure, between the printing plate cylinder assembly and the blanket wheel, an eccentric bushing disposed around the printing plate cylinder drive shaft, wherein rotation of the eccentric bushing causes the printing plate cylinder to move toward or away from the blanket wheel, and a drive mechanism coupled between the actuator and the eccentric bushing, wherein operation of the actuator causes the drive mechanism to rotate the eccentric bushing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: Bryon Lee Kajfosz, David Matthew Sebesta, Karl Scott Fleischer
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Patent number: 11685149Abstract: A printing plate pressure adjustment system for a can decorator including a printing plate cylinder assembly having a printing plate cylinder drive shaft, and a blanket wheel. The system includes an actuator, a control system structured to control operation of the actuator to adjust a pressure between the printing plate cylinder assembly and the blanket wheel, an eccentric bushing disposed around the printing plate cylinder drive shaft, wherein rotation of the eccentric bushing causes the printing plate cylinder to move toward or away from the blanket wheel, and a drive mechanism coupled between the actuator and the eccentric bushing, wherein operation of the actuator causes the drive mechanism to rotate the eccentric bushing.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: Bryon Lee Kajfosz, David Matthew Sebesta, Karl Scott Fleischer
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Publication number: 20220410555Abstract: A printing plate pressure adjustment system for a can decorator including a printing plate cylinder assembly having a printing plate cylinder drive shaft, and a blanket wheel. The system includes an actuator, a control system structured to control operation of the actuator to adjust a pressure between the printing plate cylinder assembly and the blanket wheel, an eccentric bushing disposed around the printing plate cylinder drive shaft, wherein rotation of the eccentric bushing causes the printing plate cylinder to move toward or away from the blanket wheel, and a drive mechanism coupled between the actuator and the eccentric bushing, wherein operation of the actuator causes the drive mechanism to rotate the eccentric bushing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2021Publication date: December 29, 2022Applicant: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: BRYON LEE KAJFOSZ, DAVID MATTHEW SEBESTA, KARL SCOTT FLEISCHER
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Patent number: 11433662Abstract: An image control system for a can decorator includes an electronic can decorator control assembly, a mechanical can decorator control assembly and a number of sensors. The electronic can decorator control assembly includes a programmable logic circuit and a number of modules. The mechanical can decorator control assembly is structured to be, and is, operatively coupled to at least one of an ink fountain ink application adjustment assembly, a ductor roll assembly duty cycle adjustment assembly, a printing plate cylinder assembly axial adjustment assembly or a printing plate cylinder assembly circumferential adjustment assembly. The electronic can decorator control assembly is structured to be operatively coupled to the mechanical can decorator control assembly. Each sensor in the number of sensors is structured to measure a can body applied image characteristic and to generate an image signal including data representing the can body applied image characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2021Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: David Matthew Sebesta, Bryon Lee Kajfosz, Karl Scott Fleischer
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Publication number: 20220258463Abstract: A ductor roll assembly for use in an ink station assembly of a can decorator for communicating ink from a fountain roll to a distributor roll. The ductor roll assembly having a roll portion including an elongated axial member and a plurality of segments selectively disposed on and around the axial member axially adjacent each other for rotation about a rotation axis. The plurality of segments includes: a number of ink transfer segments, each ink transfer segment having an ink transfer surface disposed at a first radial distance from the rotation axis and structured to transfer ink between a corresponding axial portion of a fountain roll and a corresponding axial portion of a distributor roll; and a number of spacer segments having a second outer diameter less than the first outer diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2021Publication date: August 18, 2022Applicant: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: Karl Scott Fleischer, Bryon Lee Kajfosz
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Patent number: 11413859Abstract: A ductor roll assembly for use in an ink station assembly of a can decorator for communicating ink from a fountain roll to a distributor roll. The ductor roll assembly having a roll portion including an elongated axial member and a plurality of segments selectively disposed on and around the axial member axially adjacent each other for rotation about a rotation axis. The plurality of segments includes: a number of ink transfer segments, each ink transfer segment having an ink transfer surface disposed at a first radial distance from the rotation axis and structured to transfer ink between a corresponding axial portion of a fountain roll and a corresponding axial portion of a distributor roll; and a number of spacer segments having a second outer diameter less than the first outer diameter.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2021Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: Karl Scott Fleischer, Bryon Lee Kajfosz
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Patent number: 11338566Abstract: An image control system for a can decorator includes an electronic can decorator control assembly, a mechanical can decorator control assembly and a number of sensors. The electronic can decorator control assembly includes a programmable logic circuit and a number of modules. The mechanical can decorator control assembly is structured to be, and is, operatively coupled to at least one of an ink fountain ink application adjustment assembly, a ductor roll assembly duty cycle adjustment assembly, a printing plate cylinder assembly axial adjustment assembly or a printing plate cylinder assembly circumferential adjustment assembly. The electronic can decorator control assembly is structured to be operatively coupled to the mechanical can decorator control assembly. Each sensor in the number of sensors is structured to measure a can body applied image characteristic and to generate an image signal including data representing the can body applied image characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: David Matthew Sebesta, Bryon Lee Kajfosz, Karl Scott Fleischer
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Publication number: 20210268791Abstract: An image control system for a can decorator includes an electronic can decorator control assembly, a mechanical can decorator control assembly and a number of sensors. The electronic can decorator control assembly includes a programmable logic circuit and a number of modules. The mechanical can decorator control assembly is structured to be, and is, operatively coupled to at least one of an ink fountain ink application adjustment assembly, a ductor roll assembly duty cycle adjustment assembly, a printing plate cylinder assembly axial adjustment assembly or a printing plate cylinder assembly circumferential adjustment assembly. The electronic can decorator control assembly is structured to be operatively coupled to the mechanical can decorator control assembly. Each sensor in the number of sensors is structured to measure a can body applied image characteristic and to generate an image signal including data representing the can body applied image characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: David Matthew Sebesta, Bryon Lee Kajfosz, Karl Scott Fleischer
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Publication number: 20210170741Abstract: An image control system for a can decorator includes an electronic can decorator control assembly, a mechanical can decorator control assembly and a number of sensors. The electronic can decorator control assembly includes a programmable logic circuit and a number of modules. The mechanical can decorator control assembly is structured to be, and is, operatively coupled to at least one of an ink fountain ink application adjustment assembly, a ductor roll assembly duty cycle adjustment assembly, a printing plate cylinder assembly axial adjustment assembly or a printing plate cylinder assembly circumferential adjustment assembly. The electronic can decorator control assembly is structured to be operatively coupled to the mechanical can decorator control assembly. Each sensor in the number of sensors is structured to measure a can body applied image characteristic and to generate an image signal including data representing the can body applied image characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2020Publication date: June 10, 2021Applicant: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: David Matthew Sebesta, Bryon Lee Kajfosz, Karl Scott Fleischer
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Patent number: 9079237Abstract: In a can forming machine a system that determines the position of a reciprocating ram and allows for the domer to be repositioned automatically is provided. The system includes a punch position sensor assembly, a control system, and a domer positioning assembly. The punch position sensor assembly is positioned about the ram, preferably at the domer side of the last die. At this location, the punch position sensor assembly can determine the position of the ram as it enters the die pack during the return stroke. The control system receives data from the punch position sensor assembly and, if the ram is not substantially, concentrically aligned with the die pack on the return stroke, sends a signal to the domer positioning assembly to reposition the domer. This process may be repeated until the ram travels along a path substantially aligned with the die pack on the return stroke.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2014Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: Karl Scott Fleischer, Tracy Jay Fowler
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Publication number: 20150000361Abstract: In a can forming machine a system that determines the position of a reciprocating ram and allows for the domer to be repositioned automatically is provided. The system includes a punch position sensor assembly, a control system, and a domer positioning assembly. The punch position sensor assembly is positioned about the ram, preferably at the domer side of the last die. At this location, the punch position sensor assembly can determine the position of the ram as it enters the die pack during the return stroke. The control system receives data from the punch position sensor assembly and, if the ram is not substantially, concentrically aligned with the die pack on the return stroke, sends a signal to the domer positioning assembly to reposition the domer. This process may be repeated until the ram travels along a path substantially aligned with the die pack on the return stroke.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: Karl Scott Fleischer, Tracy Jay Fowler
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Patent number: 8869578Abstract: In a can forming machine a system that determines the position of a reciprocating ram and allows for the domer to be repositioned automatically is provided. The system includes a punch position sensor assembly, a control system, and a domer positioning assembly. The punch position sensor assembly is positioned about the ram, preferably at the domer side of the last die. At this location, the punch position sensor assembly can determine the position of the ram as it enters the die pack during the return stroke. The control system receives data from the punch position sensor assembly and, if the ram is not substantially, concentrically aligned with the die pack on the return stroke, sends a signal to the domer positioning assembly to reposition the domer. This process may be repeated until the ram travels along a path substantially aligned with the die pack on the return stroke.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2014Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Stolle Machinery CompanyInventors: Karl Scott Fleischer, Tracy Jay Fowler
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Publication number: 20140196513Abstract: In a can forming machine a system that determines the position of a reciprocating ram and allows for the domer to be repositioned automatically is provided. The system includes a punch position sensor assembly, a control system, and a domer positioning assembly. The punch position sensor assembly is positioned about the ram, preferably at the domer side of the last die. At this location, the punch position sensor assembly can determine the position of the ram as it enters the die pack during the return stroke. The control system receives data from the punch position sensor assembly and, if the ram is not substantially, concentrically aligned with the die pack on the return stroke, sends a signal to the domer positioning assembly to reposition the domer. This process may be repeated until the ram travels along a path substantially aligned with the die pack on the return stroke.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: Karl Scott Fleischer, Tracy Jay Fowler
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Patent number: 8713980Abstract: In a can forming machine a system that determines the position of a reciprocating ram and allows for the domer to be repositioned automatically is provided. The system includes a punch position sensor assembly, a control system, and a domer positioning assembly. The punch position sensor assembly is positioned about the ram, preferably at the domer side of the last die. At this location, the punch position sensor assembly can determine the position of the ram as it enters the dieback during the return stroke. The control system receives data from the punch position sensor assembly and, if the ram is not substantially, concentrically aligned with the die pack on the return stroke, sends a signal to the domer positioning assembly to reposition the domer. This process may be repeated until the ram travels along a path substantially aligned with the die pack on the return stroke.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: Karl Scott Fleischer, Tracy Jay Fowler
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Patent number: 8596625Abstract: A mandrel assembly for a can body can decoration machine is provided. The mandrel assembly includes a bearing assembly that creates a virtual pivot point whereby the mandrel may pivot relative to the supporting mandrel shaft. To allow the mandrel to pivot relative to the mandrel shaft, the bearing assembly is located at one location and is the only contact point between the mandrel and the mandrel shaft.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventor: Karl Scott Fleischer
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Patent number: 8596624Abstract: A mandrel assembly for a can body can decoration machine is provided. The mandrel assembly includes a bearing assembly that creates a virtual pivot point whereby the mandrel may pivot relative to the supporting mandrel shaft. To allow the mandrel to pivot relative to the mandrel shaft, the bearing assembly is located at one location and is the only contact point between the mandrel and the mandrel shaft.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventor: Karl Scott Fleischer
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Publication number: 20120304720Abstract: In a can forming machine a system that determines the position of a reciprocating ram and allows for the domer to be repositioned automatically is provided. The system includes a punch position sensor assembly, a control system, and a domer positioning assembly. The punch position sensor assembly is positioned about the ram, preferably at the domer side of the last die. At this location, the punch position sensor assembly can determine the position of the ram as it enters the dieback during the return stroke. The control system receives data from the punch position sensor assembly and, if the ram is not substantially, concentrically aligned with the die pack on the return stroke, sends a signal to the domer positioning assembly to reposition the domer. This process may be repeated until the ram travels along a path substantially aligned with the die pack on the return stroke.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2011Publication date: December 6, 2012Inventors: KARL SCOTT FLEISCHER, Tracy Jay Fowler
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Publication number: 20120213461Abstract: A mandrel assembly for a can body can decoration machine is provided. The mandrel assembly includes a bearing assembly that creates a virtual pivot point whereby the mandrel may pivot relative to the supporting mandrel shaft. To allow the mandrel to pivot relative to the mandrel shaft, the bearing assembly is located at one location and is the only contact point between the mandrel and the mandrel shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventor: KARL SCOTT FLEISCHER
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Publication number: 20110304085Abstract: A mandrel assembly for a can body can decoration machine is provided. The mandrel assembly includes a bearing assembly that creates a virtual pivot point whereby the mandrel may pivot relative to the supporting mandrel shaft. To allow the mandrel to pivot relative to the mandrel shaft, the bearing assembly is located at one location and is the only contact point between the mandrel and the mandrel shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventor: KARL SCOTT FLEISCHER