Patents by Inventor Rene Erb
Rene Erb 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: 7997462Abstract: The invention relates to a bung hole and tag assembly for small flexible containers, in particular for food liquids substantially consisting of a bung hole (2) of a container and a liquid dispensing tab comprising a body (1) for mounting in the bung hole (2) and dispensing a liquid. The inventive assembly is characterized in that it is provided with at least one means (3) for positioning and holding the bung hole (2) on the container and in a machine for producing containers or the similar and/or in a machine for filling and indexing the body (1) for mounting the tab in said bung hole (2). Said invention is particularly usable for producing small flexible containers, in particular for food liquids and for the dispensing tabs for said containers.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2005Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: FlextainerInventor: Rene Erb
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Publication number: 20080135577Abstract: The invention relates to a bung hole and tag assembly for small flexible containers, in particular for food liquids substantially consisting of a bung hole (2) of a container and a liquid dispensing tab comprising a body (1) for mounting in the bung hole (2) and dispensing a liquid. The inventive assembly is characterized in that it is provided with at least one means (3) for positioning and holding the bung hole (2) on the container and in a machine for producing containers or the similar and/or in a machine for filling and indexing the body (1) for mounting the tab in said bung hole (2). Said invention is particularly usable for producing small flexible containers, in particular for food liquids and for the dispensing tabs for said containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2005Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Rene Erb
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Patent number: 6786252Abstract: A machine for filling bags with comestible liquids, includes a transfer station rotatable about a vertical central axle mounted on a plate secured to the machine frame, multiple filling stations each comprising an element for gripping and holding the base of a removable closure for a bag and an element for manipulating the upper portion of the closure, and a filling device coacting with the opening of the open closure following removal of its upper portion and supplied with liquid by a pump connected to a reservoir, the assembly of these elements being managed by a control device. The control device is a device with cams mounted fixedly on the machine. The invention is more particularly applicable to the field of packaging and dispensing of liquids, in particular comestible liquids, in small flexible receptacles.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2003Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: Flextainer (Societe Anonyme)Inventors: René Erb, Ferdinando Bertolotti
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Publication number: 20040112459Abstract: A machine for filling bags with comestible liquids, includes a transfer station rotatable about a vertical central axle mounted on a plate secured to the machine frame, multiple filling stations each comprising an element for gripping and holding the base of a removable closure for a bag and an element for manipulating the upper portion of the closure, and a filling device coacting with the opening of the open closure following removal of its upper portion and supplied with liquid by a pump connected to a reservoir, the assembly of these elements being managed by a control device. The control device is a device with cams mounted fixedly on the machine. The invention is more particularly applicable to the field of packaging and dispensing of liquids, in particular comestible liquids, in small flexible receptacles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Applicant: FLEXTAINER (SOCIETE ANONYME)Inventors: Rene Erb, Ferdinando Bertolotti
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Patent number: 6360925Abstract: A tap for dispensing liquids, essentially constituted by a body (1) for mounting in the outlet of a receptacle and for dispensing liquid, in a rigid manner, by a flap or a sealing closure member (2) for an opening (3) for dispensing the liquid, provided with a control member (4) and disposed in the portion of the body (1) opposite that for mounting in the outlet, and by an actuating device (5) for the control member (4). The body is made of a composite material by conjoint injection or co-molding in a single molded piece integrating the actuating device (5) for the control member (4) of the flap or of the sealing closure membrane (2) of the opening (3) for dispensing the liquid, by spring force, via a resiliently deformable membrane constituted by a flexible material with permanent spring effect, the rest of the body (1) being constituted of a rigid material.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2001Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Scholle CorporationInventor: Rene Erb
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Patent number: 6296157Abstract: A tap for dispensing liquids, essentially constituted by a body (1) for mounting in the outlet of a receptacle and for dispensing liquid, in a rigid manner, by a flap or a sealing closure membrane (2) for an opening (3) for dispensing the liquid, provided with a control member (4) and disposed in the portion of the body (1) opposite that for mounting in the outlet, and by an actuating device (5) for the control member (4). The body is made of a composite material by conjoint injection or co-molding in a single molded piece integrating the actuating device (5) for the control member (4) of the flap or of the sealing closure membrane (2) of the opening (3) for dispensing the liquid, by spring force, via a resiliently deformable membrane constituted by a flexible material with permanent spring effect, the rest of the body (1) being constituted of a rigid material.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1999Date of Patent: October 2, 2001Assignee: Scholle CorporationInventor: Rene Erb
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Patent number: 6045119Abstract: A self-closing liquid distribution valve, particularly for esculent liquids, essentially consisting of a body (1) for mounting the valve in the opening of a container, and a liquid release plunger (2) engaging a resilient sealing membrane (3) secured to the body (1). The valve is provided with elements (4',4") for retaining the plunger (2) in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1998Date of Patent: April 4, 2000Assignee: VITOP (Enterprise Unipersonnelle a Responsabilite Limitee)Inventor: Rene Erb
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Patent number: 5938077Abstract: A refrigerating cabinet for the distribution of liquid foodstuffs, such as spring water, is provided with an insulated housing (1) for reception of a receptacle (2) of such liquid foodstuff. The receptacle (2) has a valve (3) provided with a closure in the form of a piston that is pulled to open it. The cabinet has a base (4) enclosing a refrigeration group (5) and supporting the insulated housing (1), and a front door (6) closing the housing (1). A device (7) distributes the liquid, this device having a direct actuating device (9) for the valve (3) of the receptacle (2).Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 1997Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: VitopInventor: Rene Erb
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Patent number: 5775364Abstract: A connector for a guarantee tap (1) provided with a pull piston (2), is actuated by appendages (3) secured to the piston (2). A body (4) mounts the tap (1), and a device (5) for sealed connection of the outlet end of the tap (1) is provided. A device (6) holds the tap (1) and actuates the dispensing piston (2). There is a coupler (7) to a dispensing conduit. The connector is more particularly applicable to the field of distribution of liquids, particularly comestible liquids.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1996Date of Patent: July 7, 1998Assignee: VitopInventor: Rene Erb
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Patent number: 4158376Abstract: A foldable container made of flexible material and adapted to be introduced into a foldable semi-rigid support and to contain liquid, powderous or granular products or the like, has the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped having two parallel square or rectangular bases one of which comprises at least one filling or evacuating aperture. Two mutually opposed lateral walls of said container are provided each with a rib constituted by a bead extending longitudinally over at least a portion of the height of said lateral walls and allowing said lateral walls to be folded about said ribs and the remaining two lateral surfaces to be brought at least partially into contact with each other.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 1978Date of Patent: June 19, 1979Inventor: Rene Erb
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Patent number: D553982Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2005Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Assignee: Flextainer S.A.Inventor: René Erb