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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7347911 | Devices and methods for manufacturing packaging materials Devices and methods for inflating and sealing packaging pillows from a material web are shown for consistently producing high-quality packaging pillows. A web of material is advanced past an inflation nozzle, inflated with gas, and sealed closed by a sealing element... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7331159 | Packaging methods and packs made thereby There is described a method for wrapping an article using a web of packaging film having at least one tar line thereon in the MD, the method comprising the steps of: (a) forming at regular intervals in the MD a tab on the film, the tab having a free end connected by... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7293593 | Island placement technology A placement apparatus comprising an anvil roller, a die roller communicatively associated with the anvil roller, and a bump transfer roller communicatively associated with the vacuum roll. The invention also provides a process for placing articles on a web, comprisi... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7285083 | Method of manufacturing thin-walled containers from film webs and production facility for carrying out the method The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing thin-walled containers from film web. The method includes the steps of: manufacturing a tubular structure from at least one film web; forming at least one fold projecting into the tubular structure; and ultr... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7235115 | Method of forming self-supporting pleated filter media The method of forming pleated filter media includes providing a generally planar web of filter material, folding the web to form a pleated web having a plurality of fold lines, arranging the plurality of pleats in a first spaced configuration defined by a first dist... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7186208 | Cutterless dunnage converter and method A tabletop converter has a conversion assembly that inwardly gathers and crumples a stock material to form a strip of dunnage. The conversion assembly includes a feeding assembly that moves the stock material and a controller that controls the feeding assembly to op... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7179215 | Process and apparatus for producing packs with an outer wrapper as well as reel unit In the production of packs with outer wrappers which have a tear-open strip (12), the latter of continuous material strips (18), for the purpose of severing the tear-open strips (12), are provided with printing, markings (24), etc. Moreov... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7166094 | Multiple layer absorbent article An absorbent article is provided having an absorbent core with an absorbent pledget adhered to the body-facing side of the core between the core and the body-facing surface of the article. The pledget has a greater structural stiffness and a reduced surface area rel... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7162954 | Determination of cutting positions of web strands in a rotary printing press A process is disclosed for determining cutting positions of web strands (B1, B2), which are brought together into a strand to be bound (H1) in a rotary printing press and cross-cut. A measured value for the cutting position of the web strands (B... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7143692 | Device for producing folded products A device for providing folded products utilizes a funnel-shaped structure that consists of at least two funnels that are usable for providing two longitudinally folded strands or webs. A register device is usable for adjusting a path of at least one of the strands o... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7125375 | Dunnage conversion machine with translating grippers, and method and product A dunnage conversion machine for converting stock material into a dunnage product includes a forming assembly and a pulling assembly. The pulling assembly includes at least two grippers movable together through a transfer region in opposition to one another and coop... | 10/24/2006 |
| 6971981 | Method and apparatus for making interlabial pads The invention is directed to method and apparatus for making pads, such as interlabial pads. The apparatus includes a blending apparatus that weighs and blends fibers of different materials, at least one of which is absorbent. The blended fibers are conveyed through... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6938529 | Shortening the flap of paper following a supply-roll change A flap projecting from a glue joint between two paper strips after an on-the-fly supply roll change is shortened by continuously displacing the strips in a straight line, in a travel direction, and at a travel speed along a path such that the flap lies flatly agains... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6926655 | Method of packaging a web, and a package produced thereby The invention relates to a method and package for packaging a web. In the method of the invention, a web is slit into two or more narrower webs which are folded into superimposed layers. The method comprises the steps of directing the webs to a nip formed by two rot... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6913566 | Size adjustment of corrugated boards in a box making machine A rotary die cutter mechanism for cutting and/or creasing corrugated boards including a rotatable die cylinder with a cutting die, and a rotatable anvil against which the corrugated boards are cut as they pass between the die cylinder and the anvil. A computer is us... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6283907 | Method and associated apparatus for imparting a helical curl to ribbon material for making a decorative element This invention provides a method and associated apparatus in which decorative ribbons of varying thickness, width, and material can be automatically produced, curled, grouped, and combined in a decorative element which is packaged for distribution. The ap... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6253819 | Method and apparatus for die cutting and making laminate articles A method and apparatus that produces shaped and laminate articles and recovers the excess material or flash as a part of the manufacturing process. The apparatus uses a combination of rotary die and anvil roller assemblies in successive multiple stations ... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6193640 | Paper feeding in a folder Folders in a web-fed rotary printing press are associated with two spaced horizontal planes. Each of these planes is provided with a superstructure carriage that supports a plurality of turning bars. Each of the superstructure carriages can be displaced h... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6176818 | Cushioning conversion machine cushioning conversion method and method of assembling a cushioning conversion machine A cushioning conversion machine (20) including conversion assemblies (24) which convert a sheet stock material into a relatively low density cushioning product. The conversion assemblies (24) include a feed/cut assembly (26) having a feed device (100), a ... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6174274 | Method and apparatus for creating preformed bonded pull tabs over a reseal liner A method and apparatus for formation of a preformed bonded pull tab over a reseal liner is disclosed. The pull tab seal layer of material is bonded together with a reseal liner layer of material for insertion into a closure. The pull tab on the pull tab l... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6162158 | Method of fabricating a sleeve label with multilayered integral flaps A sleeve label is fabricated from a sheet of polymeric material which is folded upon itself along at least three longitudinal fold lines, with the resulting four overlying layers then being joined together along a longitudinal seal line. The two outermost... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6146321 | Dispensing table and guide system for a cushioning conversion machine In combination, a cushioning conversion machine and a dispensing table, the cushioning conversion machine connected underneath the dispensing table by a guide system. The guide system includes at least one multiposition guide track connected to the dispen... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6090235 | Process for formation of a continuous composite tape for the production of wrappings for food products A machine and a process for formation of a continuous composite tape for the production of wrappings for food products, along with the tape and a wrapping formed using the same; the machine being such that it includes; supply means to provide materials fo... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6080097 | Cushioning conversion machine with single feed/cut motor A pair of clutches selectively transmit power to a coining mechanism and to a cut-off mechanism in a paper converting machine. As sheet-like material is advanced through the machine, it is formed into a three dimensional strip of padding by a forming mech... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6074333 | Machine for cutting discrete components of a multi-component workpiece and depositing them with registration on a moving web of material The present invention provides a machine for cutting at least two components of a multi-component workpiece from webs of material which are moving at different speeds relative to one another, and depositing the two cut components on a third web of materia... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6068585 | Gored packing bag with an opening and closing fastener and method for producing same A gored packing bag which comprises a front body 1, a rear body 2, gores 3,4 formed by gluing the front body and the rear body into a combined situation, and a pair of fasteners 5, 6 in arranged between the front or rear body and the gores, one of a base ... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6059710 | Process for cutting of discrete components of a multi-component workpiece and depositing them with registration on a moving web of material The present invention provides a process for manufacturing a multi-component product comprising at least two components cut from moving webs of material, registering the components with respect to one another, and depositing the registered components on a... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6027438 | Method and apparatus for manufacturing a fluid pouch An apparatus for inserting a dip strip within a flexible pouch. The apparatus has a first advance means for advancing a predetermined length of the dip strip material and a punch means for punching a hole in the material. The apparatus has a second advanc... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6024684 | Device for producing folded items Folded products are produced in a web-fed press by directing the printed web to longitudinal formers and then to multi-width transverse folders. The longitudinal formers are supported so that at least selected ones of them can be shifted vertically with r... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5924971 | Cushioning conversion machine for converting sheet-like stock material into a cushioning product A cushioning conversion machine for converting a sheet-like stock material into a dunnage product. The machine includes a set of rotating members movable between a first position whereat they interact to deform the sheet-like stock material as it travels ... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5908375 | Manual feed cushioning machine and method A cushioning conversion machine and method for converting stock material into a cushioning product, characterized by a manual feed mechanism or assembly. The machine includes a shaping member over which the stock material is drawn to form the stock materi... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5827166 | Device for joining strips of a flexible material A device is provided to join the lower end of a strip of paper coming from a nearly-empty reel to the upper end of another strip of paper coming from a full reel. The joining device comprises a rotating striking arm equipped with a hammer on one of its en... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5816995 | Dispensing table for cushioning conversion machine In combination, a dispensing table (10) and a cushioning conversion machine (12) which is slidably mounted to the table (10). The table (10) includes a substantially horizontal work platform (14) and the machine (12) is situated below the platform (14). T... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5776044 | Closable bag and method of making same A method of making continuous rolls of a thin laminate composite that is ideally suited for the large scale production of reclosable bags which can be used for sealably packaging a wide variety of articles, including food products. The bags of the inventi... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5681255 | Dispensing table and guide system for a cushioning conversion machine In combination, a cushioning conversion machine and a dispensing table, the cushioning conversion machine connected underneath the dispensing table by a guide system. The guide system includes at least one multiposition guide track connected to the dispen... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5656008 | Method and apparatus for making an improved resilient packing product The present invention relates of a method and apparatus for making an improved resilient packing material by forming, resiliently folding and crimping shredded strips of moistened paper material into an improved interlocking, bulk, packaging material. The... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5601521 | Method for manufacturing a divider for a cardboard box The source materials are supplied in continuous strips of cardboard situated initially in separated planes laterally offset from each other. Longitudinal grooves are made along the strips, dividing them into longitudinal bands. The strips are overlapped a... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5593376 | Cushioning conversion machine and method A novel dunnage-creating machine and methodology characterized by various features including, inter alia, a modular construction, easier access to interior components, and a low cost cutting assembly. The machine comprises front and rear units having sepa... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5568877 | Method of manufacture for container for hot food A method of manufacturing a container for the temporary storage of foods is disclosed. The container includes a corrugated medium having a single backer paper thus creating an exposed corrugated surface on a side opposite the backer. The food container is... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5558923 | Package padding material and apparatus for forming package padding material The invention concerns a package padding and an apparatus for forming same. The package padding is continuous and web-like and formed of superimposed paper courses (1,2,3). On the substantial surface area of one paper course (2) has with a pair of shaping... | 09/24/1996 |
