Patents by Inventor Thomas George Eckel

Thomas George Eckel 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).

  • Method and machine for making foam cushions
    Patent number: 8936061
    Abstract: A machine for forming foam cushions comprises a web of film comprising a pair of film panels positioned face to face and having first and second lengthwise edges, and first and second foam dispensing assemblies positioned to dispense foam between the film panels, each foam dispensing assembly comprising first and second valves that dispense first and second foam components, respectively, the valves positioned so that respective foam component streams exiting the valves intersect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Storopack, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt William Allen, Raymond Cherfane, Jean-Marc Slovencik, Thomas George Eckel
  • Method and machine for making foam cushions
    Patent number: 8586165
    Abstract: A machine for forming foam cushions comprises a web of film comprising a pair of film panels positioned face to face and having first and second lengthwise edges, and first and second foam dispensing assemblies positioned to dispense foam between the film panels, each foam dispensing assembly comprising first and second valves that dispense first and second foam components, respectively, the valves positioned so that respective foam component streams exiting the valves intersect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Storopack, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt William Allen, Raymond Cherfane, Jean-Marc Slovencik, Thomas George Eckel
  • Method And Machine For Making Foam Cushions
    Publication number: 20120297735
    Abstract: A machine for forming foam cushions comprises a web of film comprising a pair of film panels positioned face to face and having first and second lengthwise edges, and first and second foam dispensing assemblies positioned to dispense foam between the film panels, each foam dispensing assembly comprising first and second valves that dispense first and second foam components, respectively, the valves positioned so that respective foam component streams exiting the valves intersect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: STOROPACK, INC.
    Inventors: Kurt William Allen, Raymond Cherfane, Jean-Marc Slovencik, Thomas George Eckel
  • METHOD AND MACHINE FOR MAKING FOAM CUSHIONS
    Publication number: 20100230032
    Abstract: A machine for forming foam cushions comprises a web of film comprising a pair of film panels positioned face to face and having first and second lengthwise edges, and first and second foam dispensing assemblies positioned to dispense foam between the film panels, each foam dispensing assembly comprising first and second valves that dispense first and second foam components, respectively, the valves positioned so that respective foam component streams exiting the valves intersect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: Storopack, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt William Allen, Raymond Cherfane, Jean-Marc Slovencik, Thomas George Eckel
  • Automated System Of Protective Packaging
    Publication number: 20090277139
    Abstract: A method of automating a packaging system comprises receiving from a customer an order to be shipped to the customer, determining a volume of the order, selecting a box having a volume sufficient to contain the order and a desired quantity of cushioning product, determining a difference in the volumes of the box and the order, generating a signal based on the difference in the volumes, and causing, with the signal, a cushioning product producing and/or dispensing machine to produce and/or dispense the desired quantity of cushioning product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: Storopack, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas George Eckel