Patents by Inventor Mark W. Holderman
Mark W. Holderman 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: 11945611Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to particular form of folded package and the method of forming that folded package. More particularly, using a folding tip and the application of vacuum pressure to a paper cone it is possible to achieve the formation of properly folded packages that may further include a core that is deposited axially along the length of the package.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2023Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Inventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
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Patent number: 11918032Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus and system that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus packs the crumbled leaves into the cones, closes the wide top portion of the cone into a precise shape, and then runs a quality control check to ensure that the final filled cone meets preset specifications.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2019Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Inventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
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Publication number: 20240009951Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus, system and method that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus uses a packing method to accurately fill the cones, pack the crumbled leaves into the cones, and close the wide top portion of the cone into a precise shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: MPI, LLCInventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
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Publication number: 20230354882Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus and system that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus packs the crumbled leaves into the cones, applies air bursts to pack the material within the cone, closes the wide top portion of the cone, and then runs a quality control check to ensure that the final filled cone meets preset specifications.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: MPI, LLCInventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
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Patent number: 11794438Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus, system and method that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus uses a packing method to accurately fill the cones, pack the crumbled leaves into the cones, and close the wide top portion of the cone into a precise shape.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Inventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
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Publication number: 20230249852Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to particular form of folded package and the method of forming that folded package. More particularly, using a folding tip and the application of vacuum pressure to a paper cone it is possible to achieve the formation of properly folded packages that may further include a core that is deposited axially along the length of the package.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Applicant: MPI, LLCInventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
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Patent number: 11649077Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to particular form of folded package and the method of forming that folded package. The package packages loose particles into a conical container and secures the filling with a folded distal end. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied as filling and the package may further be provided with a fluid core.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2022Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Inventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
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Publication number: 20230042921Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to particular form of folded package and the method of forming that folded package. The package packages loose particles into a conical container and secures the filling with a folded distal end. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied as filling and the package may further be provided with a fluid core.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Applicant: MPI, LLCInventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
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Patent number: 11485523Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to particular form of folded package. The package packages loose particles into a conical container and secures the filling with a folded distal end. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied as filling and the package may further be provided with a fluid core.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2021Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Inventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
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Patent number: 11414221Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus and system that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final packed containers. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus provides a system for reliably and accurately depositing or injecting a fluid into a cone packed with loose particulate.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2022Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Inventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
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Publication number: 20220176671Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus, system and method that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus uses a packing method to accurately fill the cones, pack the crumbled leaves into the cones, and close the wide top portion of the cone into a precise shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2020Publication date: June 9, 2022Applicant: MPI, LLCInventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
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Publication number: 20220175020Abstract: The present apparatus and system relate to a machine and components thereof adapted to fill packages and which may be utilized according to a method. The machine progresses a package via a conveyor through sub-stations, such as a cone trimmer, product conveyor, packing head, folding station, and injection station. The cone trimmer trims the package to a desired length, the product conveyor deposits product into the packing head, the packing head packs the product in the package, the folding station folds the package, and the injecting station injects the package.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Applicant: MPI, LLCInventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
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Publication number: 20220117291Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus and system that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final packed containers. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus provides a system for reliably and accurately depositing or injecting a fluid into a cone packed with loose particulate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2022Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
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Patent number: 11246336Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus and system that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus packs the crumbled leaves into the cones, closes the wide top portion of the cone into a precise shape, and then runs a quality control check to ensure that the final filled cone meets preset specifications.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2019Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: MPI, LLCInventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
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Publication number: 20210380284Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to particular form of folded package. The package packages loose particles into a conical container and secures the filling with a folded distal end. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied as filling and the package may further be provided with a fluid core.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Applicant: MPI, LLCInventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
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Patent number: 11148835Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus and system that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus packs the crumbled leaves into the cones, closes the wide top portion of the cone into a precise shape, and then runs a quality control check to ensure that the final filled cone meets preset specifications.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: MPI, LLCInventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
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Patent number: 11130596Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus and system that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus packs the crumbled leaves into the cones, closes the wide top portion of the cone into a precise shape, and then runs a quality control check to ensure that the final filled cone meets preset specifications.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2019Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: MPI, LLCInventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
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Publication number: 20200010284Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus and system that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus packs the crumbled leaves into the cones, closes the wide top portion of the cone into a precise shape, and then runs a quality control check to ensure that the final filled cone meets preset specifications.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: MPI, LLCInventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
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Publication number: 20200010283Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus and system that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus packs the crumbled leaves into the cones, closes the wide top portion of the cone into a precise shape, and then runs a quality control check to ensure that the final filled cone meets preset specifications.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: MPI, LLCInventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell
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Publication number: 20190329514Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus and system that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus packs the crumbled leaves into the cones, closes the wide top portion of the cone into a precise shape, and then runs a quality control check to ensure that the final filled cone meets preset specifications.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Applicant: MPI, LLCInventors: Mark W. Holderman, Gregory A. Russell