Patents by Inventor Paul M. Jenkins
Paul M. Jenkins 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: 9480996Abstract: A fluid dispensing system includes a first fluid supply device for supplying a first fluid, a second fluid supply device for supplying a second fluid, a first heater for heating the first fluid to a first predetermined temperature and a second heater for heating the second fluid to a second predetermined temperature. The dispensing system further includes a nozzle for dispensing the first fluid and the second fluid, the nozzle dispensing the first fluid and the second fluid in intimate contact with one another, the first and second fluids being dispensed at a dispensing temperature, and a nozzle heater, the nozzle heater maintaining the nozzle at a third predetermined temperature independent of the first and/or second predetermined temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2013Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Ilinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Douglas H. Reiland, Larry W. Flatt, Paul M. Jenkins
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Publication number: 20140076931Abstract: A fluid dispensing system includes a first fluid supply device for supplying a first fluid, a second fluid supply device for supplying a second fluid, a first heater for heating the first fluid to a first predetermined temperature and a second heater for heating the second fluid to a second predetermined temperature. The dispensing system further includes a nozzle for dispensing the first fluid and the second fluid, the nozzle dispensing the first fluid and the second fluid in intimate contact with one another, the first and second fluids being dispensed at a dispensing temperature, and a nozzle heater, the nozzle heater maintaining the nozzle at a third predetermined temperature independent of the first and/or second predetermined temperatures.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: Douglas H. Reiland, Larry W. Flatt, Paul M. Jenkins
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Publication number: 20090052812Abstract: Reclosable gusseted packages or bags have improved resistance to leaking or spilling through the gussets by sealing the gussets together through apertures in the gusset walls, by sealing the zipper flanges together through apertures passing through the gussets in the package or bag, by folding portions of the gussets, or by sewing the gussets shut in areas proximate to the zipper.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Eric Plourde, Kevin Owen, David J. Anzini, Lars G. Wihlborg, Paul M. Jenkins, Rusty Koenigkramer, Clifton R. Howell, Daniel Sullivan, Glyn Russell, Brian Ehrhardt, Steven Ausnit
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Patent number: 7213968Abstract: A hot melt adhesive sensing system and method including detecting (410) multiple areas of a target, for example, a hot adhesive material, by sensing changes in temperature with a corresponding number of thermal sensors, summing (420) an output of the thermal sensors, and evaluating (430) the summed output by comparing the summed output with a reference, the results of which may be assessed relative to a specified tolerance.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2002Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Dieter B. Heerdt, Paul M. Jenkins
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Patent number: 7150559Abstract: A hot melt adhesive sensing system and methods including detecting (410) multiple areas of a target, for example a hot adhesive material, by sensing changes in temperature with a corresponding number of thermal sensors, summing (420) an output of the thermal sensors, and evaluating (430) the summed output by comparing the summed output with a variable reference, the results of which may be assessed relative to a specified tolerance.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2003Date of Patent: December 19, 2006Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Dieter B. Heerdt, Paul M. Jenkins
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Patent number: 7070325Abstract: Hot melt adhesive sensing systems and methods including detecting (410) multiple areas of a target, for example, a hot adhesive material, by sensing changes in temperature with a corresponding number of thermal sensors, summing (420) an output of the thermal sensors, and evaluating (430) the summed output by comparing the summed output with a reference, the results of which may be assessed relative to a specified tolerance.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2004Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Dieter B. Heerdt, Paul M. Jenkins
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Patent number: 7066642Abstract: A hot melt adhesive sensing system and methods including detecting (410) multiple areas of a target, for example a hot adhesive material, by sensing changes in temperature with a corresponding number of thermal sensors, summing (420) an output of the thermal sensors, and evaluating (430) the summed output by comparing the summed output with a variable reference, the results of which may be assessed relative to a specified tolerance.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2004Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Dieter B. Heerdt, Paul M. Jenkins
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Publication number: 20040218660Abstract: A hot melt adhesive sensing system and methods including detecting (410) multiple areas of a target, for example a hot adhesive material, by sensing changes in temperature with a corresponding number of thermal sensors, summing (420) an output of the thermal sensors, and evaluating (430) the summed output by comparing the summed output with a reference, the results of which may be assessed relative to a specified tolerance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2002Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Dieter B. Heerdt, Paul M. Jenkins
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Patent number: 5806756Abstract: A carton, and a method of assembling the same, is disclosed wherein the carton closures or flaps have adhesive applied to or deposited upon particular regions thereof such that the adhesive does not interfere with or foul conveyor or support mechanisms use in connection with the carton assembling or erection equipment carton is erected or assembled in accordance with reverse-fold techniques wherein each end of the carton to be sealed has a first inside major flap folded inwardly, a pair of oppositely disposed minor end flaps are then folded inwardly so as to be disposed atop opposite end portions of the first inside major flap, and a second outside major flap is then folded inwardly so as to be disposed upon the minor end flaps as well as covering that portion of the first inside major flap remaining uncovered by the folded minor end flaps.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1996Date of Patent: September 15, 1998Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Paul M. Jenkins
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Patent number: 5711477Abstract: A method and adhesive pattern for reverse folding and sealing a carton that enables the carton to be sift proof, the method including providing a carton having a first open end including first and second inside and outside major flaps and a pair of opposing minor flaps. The minor flaps and outside major flap are initially folded in an open position and the first inside major flap is folded to cover the open end of the carton. Multiple beads of adhesive are then applied with a non-contact application head to selected areas of the first inside major flap, the second outside major flap and both of the minor flaps. The minor flaps are then folded on top of the first inside major flap and the second outside major flap is folded on top of the minor flaps to provide sealing contact between the flaps about the entire periphery of the first open end so that the carton is sift proof.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 1995Date of Patent: January 27, 1998Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Paul M. Jenkins
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Patent number: 5688218Abstract: A method of folding and sealing the major and minor end flaps of a carton to provide a sift proof container wherein the method includes providing a carton having first and second inside and outside major flaps and a pair of minor flaps, and folding the minor flaps to substantially cover an open end of the carton. Opposite sides of the first inside major flap are then mitered and both the first and second major flaps are positioned in open positions with respect to the carton. The carton is then put in motion and, during such motion, an adhesive pattern is applied from a stationary adhesive nozzle member to selected areas of the second outside major flap and the minor flaps. The first inside major flap is then folded onto the minor flaps followed by the second outside major flap which provides direct sealing contact between the second outside major flap and both minor flaps as well as portions of the first inside major flap so as to provide the sift proof carton.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: November 18, 1997Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Paul M. Jenkins
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Patent number: 5520602Abstract: A method and adhesive pattern for reverse folding and sealing a carton that enables the carton to be sift proof, the method including providing a carton having a first open end including first and second inside and outside major flaps and a pair of opposing minor flaps. The minor flaps and outside major flap are initially folded in an open position and the first inside major flap is folded to cover the open end of the carton. Multiple beads of adhesive are then applied with a non-contact application head to selected areas of the first inside major flap, the second outside major flap and both of the minor flaps. The minor flaps are then folded on top of the first inside major flap and the second outside major flap is folded on top of the minor flaps to provide sealing contact between the flaps about the entire periphery of the first open end so that the carton is sift proof.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 1994Date of Patent: May 28, 1996Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Paul M. Jenkins
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Patent number: 5472137Abstract: A sift proof carton and method of folding and sealing the major and minor end flaps of a carton to provide a sift proof container wherein the method includes providing a carton having first and second inside and outside major flaps and a pair of minor flaps, and folding the minor flaps to substantially cover an open end of the carton. Opposite sides of the first inside major flap are then mitered and both the first and second major flaps are positioned in open positions with respect to the carton. The carton is then put in motion and, during such motion, an adhesive pattern is applied from a stationary adhesive nozzle member to selected areas of the second outside major flap and the minor flaps. The first inside major flap is then folded onto the minor flaps followed by the second outside major flap which provides direct sealing contact between the second outside major flap and both minor flaps as well as portions of the first inside major flap so as to provide the sift proof carton.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 1994Date of Patent: December 5, 1995Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Paul M. Jenkins