Patents by Inventor Michael G. Kaminski

Michael G. Kaminski 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).

  • Publication number: 20230321942
    Abstract: A system and method for inflating airbags include a series of pulleys arranged in two parallel rows. Each pulley has its periphery defined as a semicircular concave groove that extends between two edges, wherein the semicircular concave grooves form a tunnel. Each pulley in the first row can rotate clockwise, while each pulley in the second row rotates anticlockwise. A cylindrical air tube can be positioned in the tunnel wherein the air tube is connected to a compressed air source at an end. The air tube has spaced apertures along its length and an airbag with two flaps can be mounted on the inflation system, wherein the two flaps are pressed over the air tube by the pair of pulleys and each pair of pulleys can drag the flaps on the air tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Michael G Kaminski
  • Patent number: 11591152
    Abstract: An inflatable packaging for storing multiple glass bottles made from a sheet that has a longitudinal axis and a traverse axis. The sheet is folded along six or more traverse fold lines spaced from each other to form a row of two or more pouches. The inflatable packaging can have two or more of such rows separated by a line of weakness. Each pouch has a front wall, a rear wall, a base, and an open-top for storing the glass bottle. Two adjacent pouches are separated by a dividing panel, wherein the dividing panel is corrugated in a biconcave shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Inventor: Michael G. Kaminski
  • Publication number: 20220106099
    Abstract: An inflatable packaging for storing multiple glass bottles made from a sheet that has a longitudinal axis and a traverse axis. The sheet is folded along six or more traverse fold lines spaced from each other to form a row of two or more pouches. The inflatable packaging can have two or more of such rows separated by a line of weakness. Each pouch has a front wall, a rear wall, a base, and an open-top for storing the glass bottle. Two adjacent pouches are separated by a dividing panel, wherein the dividing panel is corrugated in a biconcave shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventor: Michael G. Kaminski
  • Patent number: 11220082
    Abstract: A system and method for inflating airbags includes a series of pulleys arranged in two parallel rows. Each pulley has its periphery defined as a semicircular concave groove that extends between two edges, wherein the semicircular concave grooves form a tunnel. Each pulley in the first row can rotate clockwise, while each pulley in the second row rotates anticlockwise. A cylindrical air tube can be positioned in the tunnel wherein the air tube is connected to a compressed air source at an end. The air tube has spaced apertures along its length and an airbag with two flaps can be mounted on the inflation system, wherein the two flaps are pressed over the air tube by the pair of pulleys and each pair of pulleys can drag the flaps on the air tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Inventor: Michael G Kaminski
  • Patent number: 11214425
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for inflating packaging airbags. The method for inflating the airbags include the steps of coupling an inflation port of the airbag to a nozzle of the inflation system, wherein a collar of the airbag adjacent to the inflation port lies between the cushions of the inflation system, the cushions are a part of pair of clamps. Thereafter the inflation system can be turned on resulting in clasping of the collar by the pair of clamps. The air compressor of the system operates to supply air under pressure to the airbag through the air pressure regulator. Once the airbag is inflated, the inflation system can be turned off, resulting in releasing of the pair of clamps, thus releasing the airbag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Inventor: Michael G Kaminski
  • Patent number: 11148866
    Abstract: Disclosed is an airbag having an upstanding wall defining an inner volume of a bag. The upstanding wall having an upper perimeter defining the opening of the bag. A web having a body and a perimeter around the body. The perimeter of the web bonded with the upper perimeter of the upstanding wall, wherein the body can be received into the inner volume of the bag forming an inner pouch, wherein the depth of the inner pouch inside the bag is less than the depth of the inner volume of the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Inventor: Michael G Kaminski
  • Publication number: 20210078786
    Abstract: Disclosed is an airbag having an upstanding wall defining an inner volume of a bag. The upstanding wall having an upper perimeter defining the opening of the bag. A web having a body and a perimeter around the body. The perimeter of the web bonded with the upper perimeter of the upstanding wall, wherein the body can be received into the inner volume of the bag forming an inner pouch, wherein the depth of the inner pouch inside the bag is less than the depth of the inner volume of the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventor: Michael G. Kaminski
  • Patent number: 8800247
    Abstract: An apparatus for inflating and sealing packing cushions utilizes a controller adapted for acquiring information from preconfigured film material and automatically setting one or more operation parameters suitable for inflating and sealing the film. The controller can avoid or limit the need for user input, thus simplifying use of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Free-Flow Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Rob Van Uijen, Michael G. Kaminski, Charles Daigle, Vladimir Yampolsky
  • Patent number: 8695311
    Abstract: An apparatus for inflating and sealing packing cushions utilizes a controller adapted for acquiring information from preconfigured film material and automatically setting one or more operation parameters suitable for inflating and sealing the film. The controller can avoid or limit the need for user input, thus simplifying use of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Free-Flow Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Daigle, Michael G. Kaminski, Rob Van Uijen, Vladimir Yampolsky
  • Publication number: 20140033645
    Abstract: An apparatus for inflating and sealing packing cushions utilizes a controller adapted for acquiring information from preconfigured film material and automatically setting one or more operation parameters suitable for inflating and sealing the film. The controller can avoid or limit the need for user input, thus simplifying use of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Free-Flow Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Daigle, Michael G. Kaminski, Rob Van Uijen, Vladimir Yampolsky
  • Publication number: 20070251190
    Abstract: An apparatus for inflating and sealing packing cushions utilizes a controller adapted for acquiring information from preconfigured film material and automatically setting one or more operation parameters suitable for inflating and sealing the film. The controller can avoid or limit the need for user input, thus simplifying use of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: Free-Flow Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Daigle, Michael G. Kaminski, Rob Van Uijen, Vladimir Yampolsky
  • Patent number: 5953815
    Abstract: A device and method for making an electrical connection (40) has a body (42) constructed from an electrically-insulating material and the body (42) defines a plurality of channels (44). Each of at least some of the channels (44) forms a media bore (46) and a connector bore (50). The body (42) also forms a connection void (41) which intersects at least two of the channels (44) to form connection cavities (48) in those channels (44). Energy-transmitting media, such as wires (52), may be inserted into the media bores (50) such that each of the media extends into a different one of the connection cavities (48). Energy-transmitting means, such as pins (56), may be inserted into the connector bores (50) so that each of the energy-transmitting means extends into a different one of the connection cavities (48).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Volex Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Kaminski, Michael R. Butler, Stuart A. White, Diane M. White
  • Patent number: D783054
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Automated Packaging Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Vivek J. Krishnan, Michael G. Kaminski, Mia Shanholtzer, H. Lawson Fisher, Ryan Braunstein