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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7972255 | Self-supporting bag The invention provides a self-supporting bag (10) in which a synthetic resin bag main body (11) constituted by a body portion (20) and a bottom portion (30) is molded preferably by a metal mold, and the entire main body (11) is set... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7585266 | Methods for producing and using containers for housing product A flexible container and method for making and using same are provided. In an embodiment, the container comprises a base portion including a bottom, side walls, and an interior, the bottom defining a substantially flat planar surface when the container houses produc... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7409810 | Vertical pouch making machine and method of making pouches A vertical form fill and seal continuous pouch machine includes a forming tube having a cross section area of CA is disclosed. A film tube is continuously formed about the forming tube and fed downward. A horizontal sealing assembly includes at least one pair of opp... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7396321 | Pouch packaging machine having adjustable operating orientations A pouch packaging machine and method of selectively changing the orientation of a pouch packaging machine. The pouch packaging machine has at least one spool for holding at least one roll of packaging film material. The packaging film material advance through a pres... | 07/08/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7247129 | Outsert-forming method A method and apparatus for forming informational items such as outserts and booklets may include folding a sheet of paper having product information printed thereon by making a plurality of folds in the sheet of paper to form a first folded article; (b) making a fol... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7240780 | Apparatus for discriminating valuable papers with centering means An apparatus for discriminating valuable papers is provided wherein a validation control circuit 56 (i) drives conveyer device 8 to inwardly move bill along passageway 9 when inlet sensor 13 detects bill, (ii) ceases driving of conveyer d... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7238253 | Bag manufacturing system A placement component rapidly moves individual bag blanks from a pack or magazine to a conveyor system in uniformly spaced relationship. Each bag blank has opposite surfaces. While the conveyor system continues to move the bags, opening tabs are automatically applie... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7211035 | Method for manufacturing reclosable packaging bag A reclosable packaging bag comprises a main bag body having an opening portion and at least one heat-sealed portion; and a linear fastener provided on the opening portion of the main bag body. The linear fastener is provided along the opening portion of the main bag... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7191575 | Vertical pouch machine A vertical form fill and seal continuous pouch machine includes a forming tube having a cross section area of CA is disclosed. A film tube is continuously formed about the forming tube and fed downward. A horizontal sealing assembly includes at least one pair of opp... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7182723 | Informational item final folding apparatus A method and apparatus for forming informational items such as outserts and booklets may include folding a sheet of paper having product information printed thereon by making a plurality of folds in the sheet of paper to form a first folded article; (b) making a fol... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7121992 | Informational item forming machine and method A method and apparatus for forming informational items such as outserts and booklets may include folding a sheet of paper having product information printed thereon by making a plurality of folds in the sheet of paper to form a first folded article, the folds in the... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7089984 | Forming folded-stack packaged device using progressive folding tool An embodiment of the present invention includes a plunger, a heating element, and first and second arms. The plunger affixes a first unit to a second unit with adhesive. The first and second units are on a strip of a flexible tape. The strip is on a folding base uni... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7052005 | Sheet postprocessing apparatus for use with image forming apparatus and folding method This invention relates to a sheet postprocessing apparatus for executing postprocessing including a punching process, folding process, binding process, and the like, midway along a sheet convey path, for sheets discharged from an image forming apparatus, and a foldi... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7037250 | Method of forming a burst-resistant easy-open corner in a heavy duty bag A method of forming a perforated tear line in a bag to form an easy-open corner portion. The perforation blade includes a base formed to span the corner portion of the bag. The base has a first end adapted to extend to the end edge of the bag proximate a seal line, ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7011615 | Method for making a multicompartment thermoplastic bag A method of making a multicompartment reclosable thermoplastic bag having at least two compartments is disclosed. Each compartment has a top, a bottom, two side edges, and two opposing sidewalls joined at the side edges and the bottom. Each compartment has a closure... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6984282 | Method of forming a trapezoidally shaped sleeve having a printed lower portion A method of forming a plurality of floral sleeves having a uniform design or pattern and printed about a lower end thereof without requiring the waste of significant portions of sheet material is provided. The method includes the step of sealing and severing a pair ... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6938549 | Methods for making slip resistant file folders Methods for producing easily and securely gripped slip-resistant file folders, including file pockets and hanging folders. The methods include providing folder paper stock; conveying the folder paper stock in the process of folder manufacture; providing a curable sl... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6908422 | Reclosable packaging bag and method for manufacturing same A reclosable packaging bag comprises a main bag body having an opening portion and at least one heat-sealed portion; and a linear fastener provided on the opening portion of the main bag body. The linear fastener is provided along the opening portion of the main bag... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6902639 | Seaming plastic film using solvent-based adhesive bead A solvent-based adhesive is used to form a continuous, adhesively bonded and welded seam at the longitudinal edge portions of plastic film which have been overlapped. First, a bead of the adhesive is disposed on the edge portion of a web of film passing over an appl... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6886309 | Custom-decorated giftwrap, kit, and method of and system for custom-decorating the giftwrap A custom-decorated giftwrap is made by feeding a folded sheet into a printer, while avoiding paper jams therein by holding together sheet portions of the sheet. ... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6863766 | Method of forming a trapezoidally shaped sleeve having a printed lower portion A method of forming a plurality of floral sleeves having a uniform design or pattern and printed about a lower end thereof without requiring the waste of significant portions of sheet material is provided. The method includes the step of sealing and severing a pair ... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6811027 | Quick opening garment protector A polyethylene garment protector, extensively used by garment manufacturers to protect garments in transport to and from various facilities such as, factories, distribution centers, and retail establishments. The garment protector is also commonly used by garment pr... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6733612 | Method of forming a trapezoidally shaped sleeve having a printed lower portion A method of forming a plurality of floral sleeves having a uniform design or pattern and printed circumferentially about a lower end thereof without requiring the waste of significant portions of sheet material is provided. The method includes the step of sealing an... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6730010 | Sheet folding method, sheet folding apparatus, sheet finisher equipped therewith and image forming apparatus for used with the sheet finisher A sheet folding method has the first introduction process to introduce a sheet between the first rotary folding body and the first rotary pressure-contact body, and between the second rotary folding body and the second rotary pressure-contact body, respectively; the... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6685616 | Method and apparatus for setting up at least one tool on a tool carrier in relation to format The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for setting up at least one holding arrangement for a workpiece in relation to format and/or for setting a tool on a tool carrier, selectable positions being provided in particular for the holding arrange... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6635139 | Methods of making thermal seals and perforations A method for simultaneously sealing and creating a thermal perforation between two thermoplastic layers that comprises providing two thermoplastic layers. A drum is provided that has at least one sealbar and perforation assembly. The two thermoplastic lay... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6620279 | Automated fold and seal apparatus A folding and sealing apparatus comprising a housing supporting a feed platform for feeding a supply of pre-glued forms to the folding and sealing apparatus. The housing accommodating a first roller, a second roller, a third roller and a fourth roller, an... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6524434 | Tubular device in a bagging machine A tube-forming apparatus in a bag-forming, filling, and sealing machine has a longitudinal seam heat-sealing device for connecting edge regions of the packing material belt that are placed against each other inside surface to inside surface. In order to a... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6521075 | Method of forming a trapezoidally shaped sleeve having a printed lower portion A method of forming a plurality of floral sleeves having a uniform design or pattern and printed circumferentially about a lower end thereof without requiring the waste of significant portions of sheet material is provided. The method includes the step of... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6471818 | Procedure to fix a closed zipper-stripe inside a flexible container during its packaging A process for applying a portion of a closed zipper inside a container of flexible material, in which a segment or portion of a closed zipper-strip is first applied by a fixing device upon the inner sides of a film of flexible material, prior to cutting o... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6273470 | Slip resistant file folders Easily and securely gripped slip-resistant file folders including file pockets and hanging folders. The folders comprise a front flap having a top edge, a rear flap connected to the front flap by a folder bottom, the rear flap also having a top edge. A sl... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6183590 | Method of forming a trapezoidally shaped sleeve having a printed lower portion A method of forming a plurality of floral sleeves having a uniform design or pattern and printed circumferentially about a lower end thereof without requiring the waste of significant portions of sheet material is provided. The method includes the step of... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6159136 | Easy to open handle bag and method of making the same A method of forming a plurality of easy to open handle bags is provided. The method includes providing a flattened tube of thermoplastic material oriented in a generally longitudinal direction. The flattened tube has a first longitudinal side edge, a seco... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6129389 | Self mailer with return envelope formed from a single cut sheet A single sheet business form construction printable in an impact or a non-impact printer includes a base sheet of face stock having a front, a back, a top, a bottom, and first and second sides. The base sheet is adapted to receive a first line of weakenin... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6059707 | Easy to open handle bag and method of making the same A method of forming a plurality of easy to open handle bags including the steps of providing a flattened tube of thermoplastic material oriented in a generally longitudinal direction. The flattened tube has a first longitudinal side edge and a second long... | 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 |
| 5976299 | Method for making a non-peelable, sterilizable bag A method for making a non-peelable, sterilizable receptacle having a low particulate count for receiving articles for storage in pharmaceutical intermediate processing. This method involves providing a continuous first web of polyolefin film, providing a ... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5957824 | Bags and method of making bags Methods of making a container strip in the form of a chain of interconnected preopened bags with openings preferably having longitudinal dimensions of at least about 1/64 inch is disclosed. The container strip provides greatly enhanced facility for bag re... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5913764 | Method of manufacturing flat-bottom bags with a glued-on bottom lining A method for manufacturing flat-bottom bags with a glued-in bottom lining includes the steps of applying a contact adhesive, which develops a desired adhesive force only when two surfaces, both of which are coated with the contact adhesive, are pressed ag... | 06/22/1999 |
