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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7334822 | Bimini twist knot tying device A Bimini knot tying assist device having a line twister for twisting together in a pre-designed manner portions of a standing line section and a tag line section of a Bimini knot to form a twist or spiral segment, a movable compression element for axially, proximall... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7318257 | Reclosable fasteners for plastics bags and other containers A zipper (10) for application to a film or web using cross-web techniques comprises two interengageable elements (12, 14), each having engageable hooks (20, 22), and each having an upstanding post (24) at the margin of the fastener which ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7249400 | Reclosable fasteners for plastics bags and other containers A reclosable fastener (10) comprising a male/female closure between a pair of opposed base members (18) has a single flange (16) for attachment of the closure to a web or film (34) on one only of the two base members. The fastener is atta... | 07/31/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7216405 | Teardrop sealant layer for profile and spacer areas for improved sealing and guiding A reclosable zipper for use with package, such as food and non-food packages, that include first and second mating profile members. Each of the first and second profile members of the zipper closure includes a pair of flanges each having a sealant layer. The sealant... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7178309 | Machine for processing web of material The present invention relates to a process used for packaging a product in a web of material that has a zipper attached thereto. The process includes providing a web of material having first and second edges and a zipper including first and second interlocking membe... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7172545 | Registration of intermittently moved fastener tape with continuously moving web A method of manufacture comprising the following steps: (a) continuously advancing a web of bag making material at a first rate; (b) continuously joining portions of a downstream portion of a fastener tape to respective portions of the continuously advancing web of ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7115086 | Queue-based bag forming system and method A method of forming a series of bags for bulky articles from rolled thermoplastic film and padding element includes arranging a linear, longitudinally traveling queue of layers of film and padding element according to a set of desired bag dimensions and characterist... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7114310 | Process for attaching slider operated closure on form-fill-seal packaging machinery The present invention relates to a process used for packaging a product in a web of material that has a zipper attached thereto. The process includes providing a web of material having first and second edges and a zipper including first and second interlocking membe... | 10/03/2006 |
| 6918234 | Process for attaching slider-operated closure on form-fill-seal packaging machinery The present invention relates to a process used for packaging a product in a web of material that has a zipper attached thereto. The process includes providing a web of material having first and second edges and a zipper including first and second interlocking membe... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6610001 | Cushioning conversion machine and method A cushioning conversion machine (20) including a conversion assembly (30) which converts a continuous sheet of multi-ply stock material (22) into a three dimensional cushioning product (32) and a stock supply assembly (550) which supplies the multi-ply st... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6534148 | Machine for making cushioning dunnage product, stock material for feeding such machine and method The invention provides a method of making cushioning dunnage comprising the steps of providing an elongated band of stock material having lateral edges and a longitudinal axis, the band of stock material being formed from at least two elongated paper webs... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6517660 | Method of forming gusseted reclosable bags A method of forming a reclosable gusseted bag is disclosed wherein a carrier tape webs having discrete sections of mating profile separated by profile free sections is introduced between two bag walls and sealed to the bag wall tops or adjacent thereto. T... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6455125 | Method of manufacturing a paper core material having a design of continuously geometric pattern and the paper core material manufactured by the method A method for manufacturing a paper core material is described. The paper core material has uses such as in the building industry and has the advantage that no toxic home syndrome is caused in a newly built house or office. The paper core material has a co... | 09/24/2002 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5818719 | Apparatus for controlling the registration of two continuously moving layers of material An apparatus for controllably registering two continuously moving layers of material is provided. One of the layers of material has a plurality of reference marks representing a plurality of separate and distinct components, and the other of the continuou... | 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 |
| 5776300 | Device of regulating running position of unsealing tape for packing film The present invention relates to a device of regulating a running position of unsealing tape for packing film, in which in the normal operation unsealing tape runs on a linear normal running position disposed between projecting portions and by being guide... | 07/07/1998 |
| 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 |
| 5588945 | Method and device for spacing a corrugating finger relative to a corrugating roll A device for and method of spacing a corrugating guide finger relative to a corrugating roll. The device includes a tail and a head. The head has a slot therethrough for sliding receipt of the corrugating guide finger. To space the finger, the slot is sli... | 12/31/1996 |
| 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 |
| 5564259 | Method and apparatus for resealable closure addition to form, fill and seal bag A method and apparatus for forming a resealable tubular form fill package is provided. A supply of thin thermoplastic film is continuously fed over a filling spout and formed into a tubular shape by bringing the lateral edges of the film together in an ab... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5527255 | Apparatus and method for preparing disposable towels An apparatus and a method of preparing stacks of individual wet, dripless disposable towels ready for sealed packing. The apparatus includes a creel for rollably supporting a plurality of continuous rolls of disposable towel stock material formed of non-w... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5412925 | Method and apparatus for inserting a core packaging layer into a clean environment A product required to be kept in a clean environment is packaged by removing outer layers of a multi-layer film and immediately thereafter introducing its inner core sheet inside a clean room. A bag with an opening is produced inside the clean room by sup... | 05/09/1995 |
| 5403428 | Apparatus for producing communication articles including postcards and envelopes The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for producing communication articles such as postcards, envelopes or the like in each of which display surfaces for information or the like are separably bonded with a synthetic resin therebetween by... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5300010 | Method and apparatus for making artificial flowers A mechanical apparatus and method for producing a folded paper rose from an elongated strip of paper. The apparatus is operated by feeding an elongated paper strip through a rotating shuttle assembly, and securing the end of the paper strip onto a slotted... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5203935 | Method of producing packaging material having a tear tape A teartape for packaging materials, and particularly such materials based on polyolefin films, includes a base film coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive composition. The teartape is affixed to the packaging material by the adhesive composition. This ... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5194063 | Garland maker A garland making device which comprises an arm rotatable about an axis formed by a stand securable to a work surface, the arm being rotatable by a crank. There is associated with and rotates simultaneously with the arm, a spool to feed a core cord or wire... | 03/16/1993 |
| 5188581 | Method for producing a narrow width cushioning paper product A converter mechanism and method for producing a relatively narrow width and small size cushioning dunnage product of pad-like form, from sheet-like stock material. A conversion kit comprising a funnel-like chute member and a coacting elongated generally ... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5129875 | Manufacturing process of covering foils for foldable display boxes, windows produced in this way and packing boxes provided with such windows This invention is related to a manufacturing process of covering foils of packing boxes extending over at least one edge of the box. The process comprises the steps of cutting slots in a film (3) of rigid transparent material, of glueing a film (4) of fle... | 07/14/1992 |
| 5114393 | Method and apparatus for manufacturing sacks, and sacks obtained thereby A method and apparatus for manufacturing sacks, made of polyethylene or other heat-sealable material, obtained by superposing two films or sheets which are unwound from respective rolls and are submitted to a pair of longitudinal welds to form a tube, and... | 05/19/1992 |
| 5078670 | Pop-up promotional items and methods of making Pop-up items are provided which can either be mounted in three-dimensional form on a suitable supporting surface by means of pressure-sensitive adhesive carried by the item or can be affixed to facing panels of a letter or pages of a book. The item may in... | 01/07/1992 |
| 4963125 | Method of making promotional pop-up Promotional pieces including pop-up structures and methods for mass production on a web press or the like are disclosed. After manipulating the web to create a double thickness in a region of two pop-up panels, die-cutting of the double-thickness region c... | 10/16/1990 |
| 4931035 | Mailer with oversized insert and method of making A mailer having an oversized insert and method wherein an interior ply is transversely folded and adhered to an unfolded interior ply.... | 06/05/1990 |
| 4915679 | Manufacturing method of pleated multilayer bag In a method of manufacturing a pleated multi-layer bag, a tubular synthetic resinous film collapsed flatly, with each side edge of the film folded inwardly to form a pair of pleats extending along the side edge, is laid upon a length of an outer-layer bag... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4913693 | Method of manufacturing a top gusset bag with integral handle A false gusset (12, 82) is positioned between bag panels (26, 28 and 98, 100) to form a bag having a handle (24, 80) at its upper end formed by upward continuations of the sides (26, 28 or 98, 100) of the bag (10, 78). This construction removes the false ... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4897074 | Mechanism for joining a carrier tape cover to a base stip A carrier tape system includes an elongated base strip and an elongated cover strip both formed of a plastic film material. The cover strip is substantially coextensive in length with the base strip. The cover strip has a top surface and opposed sidewalls... | 01/30/1990 |