Patents by Inventor Kenneth Tucker
Kenneth Tucker 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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Patent number: 9840346Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a structurally resilient package with a desired shape on a vertical form, fill, and seal machine. The method comprises sealing a film to form a back seal; forming a first end seal to form a partially formed first package; flattening a first side of the partially formed first package to form a flat first side; filling the partially formed first package with product; forming a second end seal on the partially formed first package to form a first package from the partially formed first package; flattening the second side of the first package to form a flat second side, wherein the flattening the first side and the flattening the second side occur on a first machine.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2014Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignees: Frito-Lay North America, Inc., Douglas Machine Inc.Inventors: Patrick Joseph Bierschenk, Frank Mathew Brenkus, Ronald M. Gust, Steven Kenneth Tucker
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Patent number: 9834228Abstract: A cradle drive system includes a cradle drive sled. The sled includes a pin configured to mechanically couple the sled to a cradle. The cradle is configured to hold a hardware load for movement along a factory rail. The sled also includes a power interface configured to provide torque to move a hardware load. The sled further includes processing circuitry configured to, in response to determining that the sled is mechanically coupled to the cradle, transfer the cradle and hardware load longitudinally along the factory rail.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Eric P. Huelsmann, Kenneth A. Tucker
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Publication number: 20170106880Abstract: A cradle drive system includes a cradle drive sled. The sled includes a pin configured to mechanically couple the sled to a cradle. The cradle is configured to hold a hardware load for movement along a factory rail. The sled also includes a power interface configured to provide torque to move a hardware load. The sled further includes processing circuitry configured to, in response to determining that the sled is mechanically coupled to the cradle, transfer the cradle and hardware load longitudinally along the factory rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Eric P. Huelsmann, Kenneth A. Tucker
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Patent number: 9540017Abstract: A cradle drive system includes a cradle drive sled. The sled includes a pin configured to mechanically couple the sled to a cradle. The cradle is configured to hold a hardware load for movement along a factory rail. The sled also includes a power interface configured to provide torque to move a hardware load. The sled further includes processing circuitry configured to, in response to determining that the sled is mechanically coupled to the cradle, transfer the cradle and hardware load longitudinally along the factory rail.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2013Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Eric P. Huelsmann, Kenneth A. Tucker
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Publication number: 20150121813Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a structurally resilient package with a desired shape on a vertical form, fill, and seal machine. The method comprises sealing a film to form a back seal; forming a first end seal to form a partially formed first package; flattening a first side of the partially formed first package to form a flat first side; filling the partially formed first package with product; forming a second end seal on the partially formed first package to form a first package from the partially formed first package; flattening the second side of the first package to form a flat second side, wherein the flattening the first side and the flattening the second side occur on a first machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Patrick Joseph BIERSCHENK, Frank Mathew BRENKUS, Ronald M. GUST, Steven Kenneth TUCKER
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Publication number: 20140331889Abstract: A cradle drive system includes a cradle drive sled. The sled includes a pin configured to mechanically couple the sled to a cradle. The cradle is configured to hold a hardware load for movement along a factory rail. The sled also includes a power interface configured to provide torque to move a hardware load. The sled further includes processing circuitry configured to, in response to determining that the sled is mechanically coupled to the cradle, transfer the cradle and hardware load longitudinally along the factory rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Eric P. Huelsmann, Kenneth A. Tucker
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Publication number: 20140124400Abstract: A partially metallized packaging film and method of making is disclosed. In one aspect, at least one portion of a vaporized metal stream is shielded from contacting a sheet of packaging film during the metallization process. The shield is a rigid plate and can be shaped to provide a sharp transition from transparent film to opaque film, or it can provide a gradual transition from transparent film to opaque film. The partially metallized packaging film can be used with a form, fill and seal machine or other packaging machine to create a food package with a product viewing window. In one aspect, the barrier web comprises a bio-based film.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: Edward Anthony BEZEK, Anthony Robert KNOERZER, Steven Kenneth TUCKER
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Patent number: 8663758Abstract: A partially metallized packaging film and method of making is disclosed. In one aspect, at least one portion of a vaporized metal stream is shielded from contacting a sheet of packaging film during the metallization process. The shield is a rigid plate and can be shaped to provide a sharp transition from transparent film to opaque film, or it can provide a gradual transition from transparent film to opaque film. The partially metallized packaging film can be used with a form, fill and seal machine or other packaging machine to create a food package with a product viewing window. In one aspect, the barrier web comprises a bio-based film.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2008Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: Edward Anthony Bezek, Anthony Robert Knoerzer, Steven Kenneth Tucker
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Patent number: 8572932Abstract: The present invention discloses a flat bottom pillow pouch that can stand upright on its bottom transverse seal. The flat bottom pillow bag can be made from the same film as a standard pillow pouch and requires less film than prior art stand up packages. The flat bottom pillow pouch disclosed herein has no gussets.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Joseph Bierschenk, Martin Bernhard Dierl, Chad Arthur Huebner, Jerry Mike Reaves, Steven Kenneth Tucker
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Publication number: 20130224446Abstract: A multi-layer packaging film comprising a bio-based layer and method for making the same. An outer layer comprising a bio-based film is adhered to a product side layer comprising a bio-based film having barrier properties. A non-compostable sealant layer is pattern applied to a portion of the product side layer. Because a portion of the bio-based product side layer is exposed, upon opening of the package the product side layer is susceptible to moisture. This allows for subsequent biodegradation or compostability of the films. In another embodiment the sealant layer comprises a water permeable material. Upon opening of the package moisture can subsequently contact the product side layer and initiate biodegradation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Todd FAYNE, Kenneth Scott LAVERDURE, Brad Dewayne RODGERS, Steven Kenneth TUCKER
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Patent number: 8323344Abstract: A device is disclosed for insertion in the human or animal body in order to increase the spacing between adjacent spinous processes of the spinal column. The device comprises a plurality of shaped members which are pivotally joined to each other and arranged around a central screwed rod which is supported by a collar at one end and a threaded collar at the opposite end said collar and collar being located within the pivoting axis of the adjacent members forming each end of the device. Following insertion in the body and positioning between adjacent spinous processes the device may be deployed by rotation of the central screwed rod in order to achieve the desired separation of adjacent spinous processes while at the same time providing a secure location of the device in the deployed condition.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2007Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: EBI, LLCInventors: Geoffrey Harrison Galley, James Bernard Allibone, Mohammed Hamza Hilali Noordeen, Benjamin Anthony Taylor, Stewart Kenneth Tucker
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Patent number: 8132395Abstract: A vertical stand-up pouch, flat bottom bag, or flexible package, and method for manufacturing same, constructed by modification to existing vertical form and fill packaging machines. The invention involves producing a vertical stand-up pouch or flat bottom bag from a single sheet of packaging film by forming one or two vertical creases along opposing sides of the packaging film tube prior to forming a transverse seal on the tube. The vertical crease is formed using a pivoting tucker mechanism positioned outside the packaging film tube and between two forming plates positioned inside the packaging film tube. A novel method is also disclosed for adjusting the orientation of labeling on the packaging film, which results in the production of innovative packages.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: Jay Edward Gehring, Anthony Robert Knoerzer, Garrett William Kohl, Steven Kenneth Tucker
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Publication number: 20120055120Abstract: The present invention discloses a flat bottom pillow pouch that can stand upright on its bottom transverse seal. The flat bottom pillow bag can be made from the same film as a standard pillow pouch and requires less film than prior art stand up packages. The flat bottom pillow pouch disclosed herein has no gussets.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Patrick Joseph BIERSCHENK, Martin Bernhard DIERL, Chad Arthur HUEBNER, Jerry Mike REAVES, Steven Kenneth TUCKER
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Patent number: 7914795Abstract: The invention discloses the Moraxella catarrhalis outer membrane protein-106 (OMP106) polypeptide, polypeptides derived therefrom (OMP106-derived polypeptides), nucleotide sequences encoding OMP106 polypeptides, and antibodies that specifically bind the OMP106 polypeptide and/or OMP106-derived polypeptides. Also disclosed are immunogenic, prophylactic or therapeutic compositions, including vaccines, comprising OMP106 polypeptide and/or OMP106-derived polypeptides. The invention additionally discloses methods of inducing immune responses to M. catarrhalis and M. catarrhalis OMP106 polypeptides and OMP106-derived polypeptides in animals.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2009Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Emergent Product Development Gaithersburg, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Tucker, Laura Plosila, Ulrich F. Tillman
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Patent number: 7846451Abstract: The invention discloses the Moraxella catarrhalis outer membrane protein polypeptide and polypeptides derived therefrom (collectively “OMP21”), nucleotide sequences encoding said OMP21, and antibodies that specifically bind OMP21. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions including prophylactic or therapeutic compositions, which may be immunogenic compositions including vaccines, comprising OMP21, antibodies thereto or nucleotides encoding same. The invention additionally discloses methods of inducing an immune response to M. catarrhalis and OMP21 in an animal, preferably a human, methods of treating and methods of diagnosing Moraxella infections in an animal, preferably a human, and kits therefor.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Emergent Product Development Gaithersburg, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Tucker, Ulrich F. Tillman
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Publication number: 20100217321Abstract: A device for insertion between the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae of the human spine includes a first tapered screw-like component dismountably assembled to a second component by means of a centrally located shaped rod. The second component includes a self-locating spacer member which remains in position between adjacent spinous processes after removal of the tapered screw-like portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2007Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: EBI, L.L.C.Inventors: Geoffrey Harrison Galley, James Bernard Allibone, Mohammed Hamza Hilali Noordeen, Tring Anthony Taylor, Stewart Kenneth Tucker
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Publication number: 20100174373Abstract: A device is disclosed for insertion in the human or animal body in order to increase the spacing between adjacent spinous processes of the spinal column. The device comprises a plurality of shaped members which are pivotally joined to each other and arranged around a central screwed rod which is supported by a collar at one end and a threaded collar at the opposite end said collar and collar being located within the pivoting axis of the adjacent members forming each end of the device. Following insertion in the body and positioning between adjacent spinous processes the device may be deployed by rotation of the central screwed rod in order to achieve the desired separation of adjacent spinous processes while at the same time providing a secure location of the device in the deployed condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2007Publication date: July 8, 2010Applicant: EBI, L.L.C.Inventors: Geoffrey Harrison Galley, James Bernard Allibone, Mohammed Hamza Hilali Noordeen, Benjamin Anthony Taylor, Stewart Kenneth Tucker
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Patent number: 7686513Abstract: A flexible container with a wall structure comprised of multi-layer, flexible thin films, including a first film layer that is affixed to the wall structure by a releasable adherence and that incorporates a removable piece. The removable piece is incorporated into the first film layer such that, other than at least one continuous cut facilitating removal and any conspicuous printing on the removable portion, it is indistinguishable from the rest of the exterior of the package. The continuous cut allows for full or partial detachment of the removable portion from the first film layer so that only the releasable adherence prevents it from separating from the container. The removable piece is removed by peeling it away from the container, where the initiation of the peeling is facilitated by a smaller peel force adjacent the continuous cut.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2005Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Robert Knoerzer, Garrett William Kohl, Steven Kenneth Tucker
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Publication number: 20100062196Abstract: A partially metallized packaging film and method of making is disclosed. In one aspect, at least one portion of a vaporized metal stream is shielded from contacting a sheet of packaging film during the metallization process. The shield is a rigid plate and can be shaped to provide a sharp transition from transparent film to opaque film, or it can provide a gradual transition from transparent film to opaque film. The partially metallized packaging film can be used with a form, fill and seal machine or other packaging machine to create a food package with a product viewing window. In one aspect, the barrier web comprises a bio-based film.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Inventors: Edward Anthony Bezek, Anthony Robert Knoerzer, Steven Kenneth Tucker
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Publication number: 20100021492Abstract: The invention discloses the Moraxella catarrhalis outer membrane protein-106 (OMP106) polypeptide, polypeptides derived therefrom (OMP106-derived polypeptides), nucleotide sequences encoding OMP106 polypeptides, and antibodies that specifically bind the OMP106 polypeptide and/or OMP106-derived polypeptides. Also disclosed are immunogenic, prophylactic or therapeutic compositions, including vaccines, comprising OMP106 polypeptide and/or OMP 106-derived polypeptides. The invention additionally discloses methods of inducing immune responses to M. catarrhalis and M. catarrhalis OMP 106 polypeptides and OMP 106-derived polypeptides in animals.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventors: Kenneth TUCKER, Laura PLOSILA, Ulrich F. TILLMAN