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Class 493/79 - Including folding


Subclass of Class 493 - Manufacturing container or tube from paper; or other manufacturing from a sheet or web
Definition: Method or apparatus including bendingly stressing a workpiece
No. of patents: 28
Last issue date: 05/15/2012


NumberTitleIssue Date
8177698Apparatus and method for forming a container having an enhanced corner support structure
An apparatus for forming a tray from a blank of sheet material is provided. The apparatus includes a platen configured to move along a path between a first position and a second position to drive the blank downstream from the first position and a first folding arm c...
05/15/2012
7896793Folded boxes and methods of making the same
The folded collapsed boxes containing substantially no open gaps are provided. A plurality of different size folded collapsed boxes can be bundled together to yield a display that has the maximum number of folded collapsed boxes displayed thus conserving space. ...
03/01/2011
7402129Folding-box gluing machine for producing folding boxes from blanks
A machine for folding and gluing folding boxes has a first folding station and at least one second folding station that follows downstream. Machine components are provided which can be positioned transversely and which contain conveying elements for blanks for the f...
07/22/2008
7329456Method of fabrication of an acoustical substrate into a three dimensional product
A method of forming a box-like acoustical substrate is provided. Portions of an acoustical substrate having a decorative surface are compressed to form a flange, a first compressed region, a second compressed region, and a third compressed region. First, second, cen...
02/12/2008
7081077Displayable modular container for produce
A stackable produce container is formed from a flat one-piece blank, typically of corrugated paper stock. The container has reinforced corners and is divided into compartments by transverse ribs which provide resistance to bulging under load and when exposed to high...
07/25/2006
6951530Carton, a blank for producing a carton, and methods and apparatus for erecting, closing, and sealing a carton
A method of and an apparatus for erecting a carton, and a method of and an apparatus for closing a carton. The carton has 180° fold lines with a compressed area at each end and a slit joining the compressed areas. A carton is erected by moving the blank in a first ...
10/04/2005
6899664Device for returning folded paper and folding apparatus including same
A folded paper return device is provided for use in combination with a sheet material folding machine, such as a paper folding machine. A paper folding machine including the inventive folded paper return device is also provided. The sheet material folding machine is...
05/31/2005
6890612Article and method of making
A sheet of material which is made two dimensional which includes portions that are removed that allows the sheet to be folded to create a three dimensional structure without the need for cutting and darting. ...
05/10/2005
6849037Protective symmetrical packaging preform method
A symmetrical preform that provides protection to an equipment component (or other fragile or breakable item), provides ease in use during pre-packing and packing of an equipment component for transport, does not require the need for additional packing components in...
02/01/2005
6656100Apparatus and methods for finishing graphic containers
An integrated apparatus for forming folded containers comprising a film attaching unit, a fold/glue unit, and a common transport system coupling the film attaching unit to the fold/glue unit. The film attaching unit can have a pattern glue applicator for ...
12/02/2003
6557699Cigarette packet with auxiliary opening means
Pack, in particular cigarette pack of the soft pack type, with a pack container made of tearable material surrounding the contents of the pack and forming an end wall (17) from folding flaps, an opening tab (39) delimited by perforation lines (38) and/or ...
05/06/2003
6206816Method for inverting a folded collation
A method is disclosed for processing a collation in a folding station (100) having a folding roller assembly (106, 108, 110, 112), a first fold plate assembly (102) and a second fold plate assembly (104) downstream of the folding roller assembly and the f...
03/27/2001
6039101Cutting and creasing apparatus
An apparatus for the cutting and creasing of plastics material sheet is disclosed which comprises a cutting and creasing tool and a corresponding plate arranged for mutual contact characterized in that the plate is free of raised surfaces and is covered w...
03/21/2000
5875961Non-directional paperboard pour spout
A paperboard container composed of a unitary, continuous blank comprises opposing top and bottom walls, a plurality of side walls bridging the top and bottom walls, and a paperboard pour spout closure. The plurality of side walls includes a first side wal...
03/02/1999
5810250Non-directional paperboard pour spout
A paperboard container composed of a unitary, continuous blank comprises opposing top and bottom walls, a plurality of side walls bridging the top and bottom walls, and a paperboard pour spout closure. The plurality of side walls includes a first side wal...
09/22/1998
5624367Bottom blank maker workstation for a cup making machine
A bottom blank maker workstation for a cup making machine is disclosed. The cup making machine is of the type having a rotating turret and a plurality of mandrels arranged to interact with a plurality of workstations. The turret moves each mandrel in a st...
04/29/1997
5569149End lock magazine for semiconductor devices
Disclosed is a magazine for holding semiconductor devices during storage and shipping wherein a portion 22 of the magazine is cut to form a tab 28 which is pushed through an opening 29 in a wall 23 of said magazine to block the end of the magazine, preven...
10/29/1996
5518488CD holder of cardboard and method of construction
As a substitute for a plastic so-called "jewel box" holder for a compact disc (CD), a holder entirely of biodegradable cardboard construction material (1) fabricated from a blank (2) delineated into panels (3) folded into a multi-ply configuration having ...
05/21/1996
5427309Corrugated box with v-grooved wall
A box is formed of a blank of sheet material wherein a filler is sandwiched between an inner liner and an outer liner. A pair of V-grooves is formed parallel to each edge and another V-groove is formed parallel to the pair of grooves on the side away from...
06/27/1995
5337916Dadoed and V-grooved box
A box is formed of a blank of sheet material wherein a filler is sandwiched between an inner liner and an outer liner. A dado groove is formed parallel to each edge and a V-groove is formed parallel to the dado groove on the side away from the edge. The b...
08/16/1994
5250018Method of making rectangular paperboard package
A liquid tight rectangular paperboard container (10) is provided with a separate opening tab (17) secured to the top panel (15) thereof which enables the package to be opened to provide a fully open top. In particular, an elongate plastic window (18c) is ...
10/05/1993
5184995Containers and blanks with a curled edge and method of making same
A blank cutting technique in a process for manufacturing containers such as paperboard cups, canisters and cartons provides a flaired edge which, in one embodiment, forms a precurl to facilitate the formation of a completed brim curl and in another embodi...
02/09/1993
5151073Apparatus for the production of cigarette packs
In the production of (cigarette) packs of the hinge-lid type, supplying a sufficient amount of material to the packaging machine presents a particular problem. In an advantageous solution, blanks (20) for producing the packs are severed from a continuous ...
09/29/1992
5052993Process and apparatus for the production of (cigarette) packs
In the production of (cigarette) packs of the hinge-lid type, supplying a sufficient amount of material to the packaging machine presents a particular problem. In an advantageous solution, blanks (20) for producing the packs are severed from a continuous ...
10/01/1991
4822326Method of forming a tamper evident sealing liner
A tamper evident safety seal is formed from a sealing liner having an integral tab portion, the tab being double folded for increased strength....
04/18/1989
4459127Folding box form for dispensing articles
A process for the manufacture of a folding box tube from a folding box form for dispensing articles, such as a cardboard box construction for dispensing pocket handkerchiefs, napkins, or the like, forming a box of a rectangular shape with a rectangular cr...
07/10/1984
4410089Flexible package, and method and apparatus for manufacturing same
An easy-open pack is formed by (a) pre-cutting a corner of a film panel which, in the finished pack, forms one panel to be sealed against another panel around the periphery of a product article to close the pack, and (b) carrying out the sealing operation...
10/18/1983
3980005Synthetic plastic foam carton liners
Shipping carton liner and method for making the same, which consists of a unitary sheet of synthetic plastic foam composed of a pluality of panels separated by grooves or score lines of sufficient depth and of a configuration to enable the panels to be sw...
09/14/1976
 
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