Patents by Inventor Rachell Walker

Rachell Walker 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).

  • Machine for packaging containers
    Patent number: 6588173
    Abstract: A machine for packaging multiple containers wherein a flexible carrier stock is fed across a jaw drum. A plurality of containers are also moved through the machine whereby the carrier is subsequently positioned over the plurality of containers so that flexible carrier stock engages with one of the containers to form a package. The machine is adjustable to accommodate a range of container heights and sizes, carrier configurations and/or package sizes. In addition, movement of the various components of the machine is coordinated using an encoder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Moore, Rachell Walker, Keith Hamilton, Kenneth John Lund