Patents by Inventor Kenneth J. Noakes

Kenneth J. Noakes 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).

  • Multi-tab folder for ring type stretch film wrapping machine, and a method of operating the same
    Patent number: 6604339
    Abstract: A new and improved film wrapping or packaging machine has incorporated therein a new and improved mechanism or system for implementing the downward folding of outwardly projecting edge or tab portions of slip sheets interposed between successive tiers, levels, or layers of articles or goods forming a palletized load. The folding mechanism or system comprises a plurality of vertically oriented posts which are initially disposed above the outwardly projecting tab portions, subsequently independently aligned with outer edge portions of the outwardly projecting tab portions of the slip sheets, and thereafter lowered so as engage the tab portions of the slip sheets and fold the same vertically downwardly against the vertical sides of the palletized load such that the downwardly folded tab portions can now be enveloped within the wrapping or packaging film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Marco Zitella, Kenneth J. Noakes
  • Multi-tab folder for ring type stretch film wrapping machine, and a method of operating the same
    Patent number: 6598379
    Abstract: A new and improved film wrapping or packaging machine has incorporated therein a new and improved mechanism or system for implementing the downward folding of outwardly projecting edge or tab portions of slip sheets interposed between successive tiers, levels, or layers of articles or goods forming a palletized load. The folding mechanism or system comprises a plurality of vertically oriented posts which are initially disposed above the outwardly projecting tab portions, subsequently independently aligned with outer edge portions of the outwardly projecting tab portions of the slip sheets, and thereafter lowered so as engage the tab portions of the slip sheets and fold the same vertically downwardly against the vertical sides of the palletized load such that the downwardly folded tab portions can now be enveloped within the wrapping or packaging film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Marco Zitella, Kenneth J. Noakes
  • Multi-tab folder for ring type stretch film wrapping machine, and a method of operating the same
    Publication number: 20030101687
    Abstract: A new and improved film wrapping or packaging machine has incorporated therein a new and improved mechanism or system for implementing the downward folding of outwardly projecting edge or tab portions of slip sheets interposed between successive tiers, levels, or layers of articles or goods forming a palletized load. The folding mechanism or system comprises a plurality of vertically oriented posts which are initially disposed above the outwardly projecting tab portions, subsequently independently aligned with outer edge portions of the outwardly projecting tab portions of the slip sheets, and thereafter lowered so as engage the tab portions of the slip sheets and fold the same vertically downwardly against the vertical sides of the palletized load such that the downwardly folded tab portions can now be enveloped within the wrapping or packaging film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Marco Zitella, Kenneth J. Noakes
  • Multi-tab folder for ring type stretch film wrapping machine, and a method of operating the same
    Publication number: 20030046900
    Abstract: A new and improved film wrapping or packaging machine has incorporated therein a new and improved mechanism or system for implementing the downward folding of outwardly projecting edge or tab portions of slip sheets interposed between successive tiers, levels, or layers of articles or goods forming a palletized load. The folding mechanism or system comprises a plurality of vertically oriented posts which are initially disposed above the outwardly projecting tab portions, subsequently independently aligned with outer edge portions of the outwardly projecting tab portions of the slip sheets, and thereafter lowered so as engage the tab portions of the slip sheets and fold the same vertically downwardly against the vertical sides of the palletized load such that the downwardly folded tab portions can now be enveloped within the wrapping or packaging film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Marco Zitella, Kenneth J. Noakes