Patents by Inventor Nick Kulka

Nick Kulka 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).

  • Cap tightening mechanism and capping system and method incorporating same
    Patent number: 8291681
    Abstract: A mechanism for tightening a partially threaded cap on a container passing along a production line. The mechanism includes a first member having a first end and a second end. The first end being structured to be coupled at or near the production line and the second end being rotatable with respect to the first end. The mechanism further including a second member coupled to the second end of the first member and rotatable therewith. The second member having a plurality of cap engaging portions, each of the cap engaging portions being structured to engage the partially threaded cap on a container passing along the production line in a manner that tightens the partially threaded cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: International Plastics and Equipment Corp.
    Inventors: Mike Palmer, Nick Kulka
  • Cap Tightening Mechanism and Capping System and Method Incorporating Same
    Publication number: 20110041465
    Abstract: A mechanism for tightening a partially threaded cap on a container passing along a production line. The mechanism includes a first member having a first end and a second end. The first end being structured to be coupled at or near the production line and the second end being rotatable with respect to the first end. The mechanism further including a second member coupled to the second end of the first member and rotatable therewith. The second member having a plurality of cap engaging portions, each of the cap engaging portions being structured to engage the partially threaded cap on a container passing along the production line in a manner that tightens the partially threaded cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL PLASTICS AND EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mike Palmer, Nick Kulka