Patents by Inventor Robert D. Funk

Robert D. Funk 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).

  • Systems and methods for automated food packaging
    Patent number: 10730647
    Abstract: A food packaging system includes, in a serially coupled, operational configuration: a) an automated bag forming system; b) a bag rotator; c) a blade wheel; d) a bag top opener assembly; e) a funnel positioning system; f) a hopper system; g) an oil injection system; h) a sealing station; i) a crimping assembly; and j) an offloading assembly. A carriage conveyor system is configured to receive a bag formed by the automated bag forming system and convey the bag sequentially from component b) to component j).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Inventors: Paul A. Olson, Donald W. Olson, Eric D. Olson, Robert D. Funk