Patents by Inventor Ronald E. Heiskell
Ronald E. Heiskell 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: 7040075Abstract: A cap chute end for capping a plurality of in-line containers in an ambient atmosphere includes a fluid manifold having a plurality of first manifold apertures for injecting a first fluid into the plurality of containers. A fluid shoe is operatively adjacent the fluid manifold and has a plurality of shoe apertures for dispensing a second fluid into the plurality of caps and plurality of containers. A frame that supports the fluid shoe is configured to receive a plurality of caps at a receiving end of the frame. A wiper supported at a dispensing end of the frame has a pair of arms operatively adjacent the fluid shoe. The pair of arms is configured to orient the plurality of caps to the plurality of containers.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2001Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Robert B. Seebeger, Frank M. Knafelc, Ronald E. Heiskell, Kenneth T. Felipe
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Patent number: 6689033Abstract: Disclosed is a new machine for forming containers of the type described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,497,939 without the use of glue or nails. The machine utilizes a mandrel movably mounted on a path for oscillation between retracted and extended positions. As the mandrel cycles forward, it first receives two synthetic sidewalls and then a deformable body panel of the container to be formed. Then a set of moveable upper and lower rockers containing unique pressure mechanisms press tabs on the horizontally oriented portion of the wrap into corresponding locking slots on the ends of the sidewalls. When the mandrel is fully extended, pressure is applied to the tabs on the vertically oriented middle section of the wrap using a pair of hinge-mounted pressure plates fitted with unique biased brackets. The resulting container is removed from the machine, which is then ready to begin another cycle.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2001Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Inventors: William E. Plemons, Richard Bowers, Ezra E. Theys, Ronald E. Heiskell
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Publication number: 20030159408Abstract: A cap chute end for capping a plurality of in-line containers in an ambient atmosphere includes a fluid manifold having a plurality of first manifold apertures for injecting a first fluid into the plurality of containers. A fluid shoe is operatively adjacent the fluid manifold and has a plurality of shoe apertures for dispensing a second fluid into the plurality of caps and plurality of containers. A frame that supports the fluid shoe is configured to receive a plurality of caps at a receiving end of the frame. A wiper supported at a dispensing end of the frame has a pair of arms operatively adjacent the fluid shoe. The pair of arms is configured to orient the plurality of caps to the plurality of containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2001Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventors: Robert B. Seebeger, Frank M. Knafelc, Ronald E. Heiskell, Kenneth T. Felipe
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Publication number: 20020013204Abstract: Disclosed is a new machine for forming containers of the type described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,497,939 without the use of glue or nails. The machine utilizes a mandrel movably mounted on a path for oscillation between retracted and extended positions. As the mandrel cycles forward, it first receives two synthetic sidewalls and then a deformable body panel of the container to be formed. Then a set of moveable upper and lower rockers containing unique pressure mechanisms press tabs on the horizontally oriented portion of the wrap into corresponding locking slots on the ends of the sidewalls. When the mandrel is fully extended, pressure is applied to the tabs on the vertically oriented middle section of the wrap using a pair of hinge-mounted pressure plates fitted with unique biased brackets. The resulting container is removed from the machine, which is then ready to begin another cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2001Publication date: January 31, 2002Inventors: William E. Plemons, Richard Bowers, Ezra E. Theys, Ronald E. Heiskell
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Patent number: 6312369Abstract: Disclosed is a new machine for forming strong, durable and recyclable containers of the type described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,497,939 without the use of glue or nails which are ready to be loaded, closed, stacked and shipped. The machine utilizes a mandrel movably mounted on a path between retracted and extended positions. As the mandrel cycles forward, it first receives two synthetic sidewalls of the container to be formed, which are firmly compressed against the sides of the mandrel as it moves forward. The mandrel next encounters the body panel or wrap of the container to be formed, said wrap including a plurality of tabs along the edges of its two longer sides which correspond to locking slots on the sidewalls. As the mandrel moves forward, it pushes into the middle of the wrap whereupon a set of plows and shoes bend the upper and lower portions of the wrap into a more horizontal orientation, leaving the middle of the wrap in a vertical position.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1999Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Inventors: William E. Plemons, Richard Bowers, Ezra E. Theys, Ronald E. Heiskell
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Patent number: 5918442Abstract: A straight line capping machine is provided that wherein the cap tightening discs and the container grasping mechanism are synchronized to a predetermined relationship so as to prevent cocked caps, loose caps and/or scuffed caps. In particular, the mechanisms are synchronized to ensure that the tangential velocity of the rear cap tightening disc minus the tangential velocity of the front cap tightening disc is about twice the predetermined velocity of the container passing through the capping machine.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1997Date of Patent: July 6, 1999Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Thomas Gerret Dewees, Orice Darlington, Jerry A. Volponi, Raymond W. Harold, Kenneth T. Felipe, Lee Griffey, Carl L. Bishop, Ronald E. Heiskell
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Patent number: 5870833Abstract: A container measuring device for measuring minimum and maximum diameters and the ovality of a container finish includes a seat for receiving the container finish and a gauge for measuring the minimum and maximum diameters. The measuring device is balanced on the container with the container finish received in the seat and the measuring device is then rotated to determine the dimensions of the container finish. An adjustable counterweight may be used to balance the measuring device on the container finish. Preferably, the minimum and maximum diameters are recorded by the gauge and transmitted from the gauge to a computer for a determination of whether the container finish dimensions fall within a predetermined tolerance range.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 1997Date of Patent: February 16, 1999Assignee: Clorox CompanyInventors: Frederick Van Bebber, deceased, John F. Breznock, Terry L. Calhoun, Ronald E. Heiskell, Ezra A. Theys
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Patent number: 5718852Abstract: The method for controlling a blowmolding machine during a process of making an object is disclosed. The machine includes a die head, a mandrel and an extruder that rotates and drives a plastic material between the mandrel and the die head to form a plurality of elongated parisons. The method comprises setting the distance between the die head and the mandrel and the rotation speed of the extruder to accomplish predetermined target values of the weight of the object and parison velocity. Plastic material is fed to the machine and the extruder is operated to form the parisons. A parameter related to the viscosity or melt index of the plastic material in the extruder is detected and the material distribution function and the speed of the extruder are adjusted in response to the parameter so that object weight and velocity of the parisons made are maintained substantially at target values.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1994Date of Patent: February 17, 1998Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: G. Edward Campbell, Casper W. Chiang, Victor M. Castillo, Frederick C. Wolters, Jerry Baker, John D. Crossan, Jeff E. Gallaher, Jay A. Rouse, Ronald E. Heiskell
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Patent number: 5669209Abstract: A straight line capping machine is provided that wherein the cap tightening discs and the container grasping mechanism are synchronized to a predetermined relationship so as to prevent cocked caps, loose caps and/or scuffed caps. In particular, the mechanisms are synchronized to ensure that the tangential velocity of the rear cap tightening disc minus the tangential velocity of the front cap tightening disc is about twice the predetermined velocity of the container passing through the capping machine.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1996Date of Patent: September 23, 1997Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Thomas Gerret Dewees, Orice Darlington, Jerry A. Volponi, Raymond W. Harold, Kenneth T. Felipe, Lee Griffey, Ronald E. Heiskell
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Patent number: 5613933Abstract: An apparatus for forming a shipping and display box of the type having diverter tabs that extend outwardly from the box walls is provided that has a guide plate for supporting a blank used for forming the shipping and display box, a catcher plate used for holding the blank on the forming apparatus, a diverter tab lever for extending the diverter tabs outwardly from the box walls, and an actuator for urging the diverter tab lever against the diverter tabs, the actuator allows the catcher plate to be released after the diverter tabs have been extended from the box walls so that the blank can be removed from the forming apparatus. A method of forming the blank into the shipping and display box is also described.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1994Date of Patent: March 25, 1997Assignee: Advanced Container CorporationInventors: Chester J. Pierce, Jr., Ronald E. Heiskell, Ezra E. Theys
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Patent number: 5503324Abstract: A shipping and display box is provided that has stacking holes in a bottom wall and stacking tabs protruding above a top wall for being received in stacking holes of a second shipping and display box stacked on top of the shipping and display box to prevent relative movement of the stacked boxes and to align the stacked boxes and facilitate drainage of water from the second shipping and display box into lower shipping and display boxes. Drain holes are formed proximate edges of the bottom wall of the shipping and display box, and diverter tabs are formed in side walls. The holes formed proximate the edges of the bottom wall facilitate drainage of water from an upper stacked box into holes formed by the diverter tabs in the side walls of lower stacked boxes.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 1995Date of Patent: April 2, 1996Assignee: Advanced Container CorporationInventors: Mark R. Bacchetti, Ronald E. Heiskell, Ezra E. Pheys
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Patent number: 5497939Abstract: A container with a novel locking mechanism for attaching the body of the container to the container end plates. The present invention also provides a container that is totally recyclable without having to disassemble the container. A stackable shipping and storing container is provided comprising a fight side wall, a left side wall, and a bottom wall all extending between a first end wall and a second end wall and having a locking tab near each end. A panel lock is provided for attaching the locking tab of the right side wall, the left side wall, and the bottom wall to the first end wall and the second end wall wherein each locking tab is held in the panel lock at at least three points.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1994Date of Patent: March 12, 1996Assignee: Advanced Container CorporationInventors: Ronald E. Heiskell, Ezra E. Theys
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Patent number: 5462220Abstract: A shipping and display box is provided that has stacking holes in a bottom wall and stacking tabs protruding above a top wall for being received in stacking holes of a second shipping and display box stacked on top of the shipping and display box to prevent relative movement of the stacked boxes and to align the stacked boxes and facilitate drainage of water from the second shipping and display box into lower shipping and display boxes. Drain holes are formed proximate edges of the bottom wall of the shipping and display box, and diverter tabs are formed in side walls. The holes formed proximate the edge of the bottom wall facilitate drainage of water from an upper stacked box into holes formed by the diverter tabs in the side walls of lower stacked boxes.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1995Date of Patent: October 31, 1995Assignee: Advanced Container CorporationInventors: Mark R. Bacchetti, Ronald E. Heiskell, Ezra E. Theys
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Patent number: 5409368Abstract: In an apparatus for detaching an article from a member attached thereto, the attached article and member are supported on a grid such that the member is in contact with a substantially rigid surface of the grid and the article is suspended away from the rigid surface. Holders hold the member to the rigid surface. While the member is held to the rigid surface, a punch detaches the article and the member. The member from which the article has been detached is gripped by a pin assembly and the gripped member is removed from the substantially rigid surface by raising the pin assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1993Date of Patent: April 25, 1995Inventors: Ronald E. Heiskell, Ezra E. Theys, Karl Krause, Frank Knafelc
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Patent number: 5398869Abstract: Multiple embodiments of a display-ready carton each include an opening formed in one vertical panel both to display articles within the carton and to permit their removal as desired. The opening preferably extends into the top panel of the carton and includes a removable reinforcing element, more preferably a T-bar, extending across the opening. The carton is preferably formed from corrugated material having a horizontal axis of corrugation in the panel forming the opening and a vertical axis of corrugation in the end panels to structurally rigidify the carton. The carton is preferably the same height as the articles and is more preferably formed from a wrap including the front, back, top and bottom panels and end pieces forming the two end panels.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1992Date of Patent: March 21, 1995Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Dane Dickson, Ronald E. Heiskell, Ezra E. Theys, Michael J. Silveira, Frank M. Knafelc, Larry F. Morice
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Patent number: D356253Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1994Date of Patent: March 14, 1995Assignee: Advanced Container CorporationInventors: Mark R. Bacchetti, Ezra E. Theys, Ronald E. Heiskell
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Patent number: D369104Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1994Date of Patent: April 23, 1996Inventors: Ronald E. Heiskell, Ezra E. Theys
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Patent number: D374703Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 1995Date of Patent: October 15, 1996Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Dane Dickson, Frank Knafelc, Ronald E. Heiskell, Ezra A. Theys, David E. Kolarich
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Patent number: D377961Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 1995Date of Patent: February 11, 1997Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Dane Dickson, Frank Knafelc, Ronald E. Heiskell, Ezra A. Theys, David E. Kolarich
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Patent number: D390305Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 1995Date of Patent: February 3, 1998Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Dane Dickson, Frank Knafelc, Ronald E. Heiskell, Ezra A. Theys, David E. Kolarich