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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8047976 | Item handling system with tracking An item handling system includes a vacuum source, a transport element defining a plurality of vacuum openings in fluid communication with the vacuum source to create a securing force on an item proximate to the transport element for holding the item in contact with ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7637857 | Device for maintaining side tabs of box blanks running through a folder-gluer A device for holding lateral tabs of box blanks filing along a conveyor particularly in a folder-gluer. At least one rotary support is actuated in synchronicity with the passage of said blanks the activation being via a drive member arranged on an adjustable bearing... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7360348 | Method for controlling manufacture of a sheet material A sorting and conveying line provided at an X-ray film cutting and collection operation includes a defective sheet gate, a collection gate and a sample gate for sorting X-ray film sheets, which have been cut to a predetermined size at a cutting section, while the X-... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7320663 | Continuous medium folding device and continuous medium printing apparatus having thereof The present invention relates to a device for folding continuous medium including a swing arm pivotable about an axis at one end of the swing arm. The continuous medium is guided by the swing arm and accordion-folded with equal widths as a result of the swinging ope... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7311647 | Methods for sensing features on moving fastener tape during automated production A method of manufacture comprises the following steps: (a) advancing a fastener tape made of flexible thermoplastic material along a process pathway during an indexing portion of a work cycle, the fastener tape not advancing during a dwell time of the work cycle; (b... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7162319 | Manufacturing information and troubleshooting system and method Systems and methods for providing alarming indications and troubleshooting indications and actions in connection with a web converting manufacturing process such as that used for manufacturing disposable absorbent garments. Some of the disclosed embodiments include ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7100345 | Device for positioning a web of film of a packaging device The invention relates to a method for positioning webs of film of a packaging device, according to which goods are introduced into a first web of film in troughs, a second web of film is withdrawn from a supply of web against the resistance of a brake and is placed ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7082737 | Form-fill-seal machine Form-fill-seal machine includes parts for moving a web of packaging material through the machine according to a process path and parts for transforming the web into filled bags, as well as a zipper strip applicator device for supplying a zipper strip for each bag tr... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7039354 | Printer including recover printing control unit A printer includes a transport path, a processing unit, a plurality of transport abnormality detection, a transport page state judgment unit, and a recovery printing control unit. A paper is continuously transported along the transport path. The transport path is di... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6976946 | Modular pouch machine A pouch machine includes a controller and first and second modules. Each module has a converting station and the electrical equipment needed to operate the station. The controller controls the converting stations and operating parameters are provided from one module... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6935998 | Method and device for determining the accuracy of a fold position The present invention relates to a method and a device for analyzing the accuracy of a fold (3) which is produced via a folding apparatus for printed products. In the process, with the printed products (1) being shingled, sensors (4) detect the ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6878103 | Controlling cuts in an inner liner for a group of cigarettes A device for controlling at least one cut in an inner liner for a group of cigarettes in a cigarette packaging machine comprises at least one optical detector consisting of a light source and a sensor. ... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6820399 | Method and device for positioning a web of film of a packaging device The invention relates to a method for positioning webs of film of a packaging device, according to which goods are introduced into a first web of film in troughs, a second web of film is withdrawn from a supply of web against the resistance of a brake and is placed ... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6808480 | Outsert-forming apparatus with glue verification An outsert-forming apparatus and method that forms outserts and booklets having printed product information thereon. The apparatus may comprise a first folding unit that forms a first folded article from a sheet of paper having printed information thereon, a second ... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6727986 | Method and device for measuring a folding angle of a sheet in a folding machine Method and device for measuring a folding angle of a sheet (6,25,26) in a folding machine, whereby a number of distances are measured in a plane (28) that crosses the sheet (6,25,26) and the element (4,24,7), whereby a distance profile ( | 04/27/2004 |
| 6641514 | Buckle folding unit and method for controlling the register of a buckle folding unit A buckle folding unit with a folding pocket having an adjustable pocket stop, includes a first detector for detecting a first instant as a sheet travels from an inlet to the buckle folding unit until it reaches the pocket stop, a second detector for detec... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6629916 | Sheet feed device for leaflet folder An apparatus adapted to be used for the automatic handling of sheets from which leaflets are formed and which includes a transfer unit for conveying sheets, an accumulator station disposed adjacent the transfer unit and being adapted to receive sheets fro... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6623411 | Bag-making machine with web alignment control A plastic bag making machine which includes a web sensor, a push station, a sealing and cutting station, and a wicketer and stacking station has its punch apparatus is carried on a punch carriage movable in a direction transverse to the web feed direction... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6616189 | Sequentially placed shipping and packing label system A system for providing a shipping label and a packing list on a container is provided which enables rapid and automated sequential application of a packing list and a shipping label to the container. The shipping label is configured complemental to the pa... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6547707 | Strain control in an infeed of a printing machine In some process contexts it is desirable to maintain a constant strain on the web instead of constant tension. The novel system measures the caliper of the web material and adjusts the tension to achieve the desired constant strain. The caliper may be mea... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6440049 | Folder with early warning jam detection system and related method A folder for processing a stream of printed signatures from a printing press and related method. The signatures have a desired path with a path edge and each signature has a lead and trail edge. The folder comprises a plurality of sensor sets, each sensor... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6319182 | Method of and apparatus for positioning of devices along a bag-making line Devices used in making bags or otherwise carrying out operations on a web of material, such as a plastic web are repositioned based upon a measure of the repeat length of the intermittent advance of the web and comparison of the actual value of that advan... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6253817 | Apparatus and method for preparing printing labels An apparatus for the processing and segmenting of a cover-forming laminate web or sheeting structure which is adapted to interconnect a plurality of containers, such as the base members of blister packages each of which is designed to contain a hydrophili... | 07/03/2001 |
| 5733236 | Bag-making apparatus having automated positioning of attachments A bag-making apparatus is configured for automatic positioning of a plurality of attachments of the apparatus which are in operative association with a web of bag-making material. The adjustment apparatus is configured to effect conjoint translational mov... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5674347 | Apparatus and method for preparing printing labels An apparatus for the processing and segmenting of a cover-forming laminate web or sheeting structure which is adapted to interconnect a plurality of containers, such as the base members of blister packages each of which is designed to contain a hydrophili... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5137506 | In-line folder/gluer A system and method for automatically producing folded and sealed printed products from form sheets includes a high-speed printer interconnected with a conveyor which directs form sheets from the outfeed of the printer to the infeed of a folder gluer. In ... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5015222 | Spiral paper folding machine with automatic change gear adjustment A machine for producing continuous form stationery by folding a strip of paper along transverse lines of weakening formed therealong. The machine includes a dispensing roller which directs a continuous strip of paper into a mechanism which distributes suc... | 05/14/1991 |
| 4958819 | Laying machine In order for a laying machine for laying out a fabric web comprising a fabric web guide mechanism for drawing the fabric web off a fabric reel and laying it out as a fabric layer, including a fabric feed device for feeding the fabric web in accordance wit... | 09/25/1990 |
| 4746321 | Automatic machine for forming boxes of the double-plinth type A machine for forming cardboard boxes of the double-plinth type provides for the supply to the machine of flat punched sheets, already partially glued, intended to constitute the bottom, the side walls and the hinged lid with a first attached plinth of th... | 05/24/1988 |
| 4618340 | Apparatus for the receiving packing and transferring of sheet material Apparatus for receiving and forming a cut pile of sheets which are received in joined form from a processing station, and includes a dragging device to control the feed of the joined sheets, a guide to move the uncut sheets past a cutting mechanism in an ... | 10/21/1986 |
| 4238994 | Method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling the production of composite filter mouthpieces for cigarettes or the like A continuous filter rod wherein dissimilar filter rod sections alternate with each other is monitored by a photosensitive detector which detects changes in the degree to which different sections absorb and/or reflect radiation. A pulse generator transmits... | 12/16/1980 |
| 4217815 | Machine for erecting strawberry lug Method and apparatus for forming a tray are disclosed. The tray has at least one transverse hollow wall formed by a pair of substantially parallel, spaced flaps that are folded down from a transverse bridge. Each flap is secured to a tab folded upwards fr... | 08/19/1980 |
| 4137528 | Faulty window construction detecting apparatus A tri-level output sensor senses faulty window construction in a web of continuous business forms of stationery, for controlling visual and audible indicators, including a display of the relative position of the faulty sensed window construction, within a... | 01/30/1979 |
| 4059257 | Laundry folder A laundry folder for folding small pieces, having means for automatically centering the pieces transversely relative to a longitudinal center line and maintaining them so centered in their travel through the folder, including photo-electric cells for spot... | 11/22/1977 |
| 4052932 | Folding machine for box blanks A folding machine for folding the front and rear panels of a box blank prior to folding the lateral panels thereof including a pair of pull rolls for advancing successive ones of such blanks, pivotable rising fingers just beyond the pull rolls for initiat... | 10/11/1977 |
| 3961781 | Foldable-sheet processing systems The disclosure involves systems for processing foldable sheets, especially prints made from reproducibles of different characteristics (for example, of different sizes, shapes, and other categories), said systems comprising methods or techniques, as well ... | 06/08/1976 |
