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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7900421 | Packaging tools Packaging tools, which, in various embodiments, are adapted to assist a user in applying material from a roll of packaging material (e.g., packing tape, stretch wrap or shrink wrap) to an item or group of items. The packaging tool is typically adapted to move betwee... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7437863 | Wrap dispensing apparatus A wrap dispensing apparatus for wrapping an article with wrapping material includes a base; a hub assembly; a threaded spindle mounted to the base and the hub assembly, and a brake assembly to control the movement of the threaded spindle. The threaded spindle suppor... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7124555 | Device and process for packaging products in a stretchable plastic film A process and a device are disclosed for packaging products in a stretchable plastic film; the device comprises: means for supporting and heating a product; means for supplying and clamping the film in a position overlaying the product; means for contacting and adhe... | 10/24/2006 |
| 6892511 | Wrapping apparatus An apparatus for wrapping an item, e.g., a gift basket is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method for wrapping an item, e.g., a gift basket, using the apparatus. ... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6742322 | Portable plastic film wrapping system A portable plastic film wrapping system comprises a push-cart having a vertical mast member mounted thereon. A film roll carriage is vertically movable along the mast member, and the film roll carriage is operatively connected to a counterweight which is movably dis... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6718734 | Cover forming apparatus A cover forming apparatus and method for forming and securing a sheet of material about a flower pot having an outer peripheral surface is provided. The cover forming apparatus includes a former. The former has a bowl shaped configuration and an open upper end, a lo... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6568153 | Cover forming apparatus A cover forming apparatus and method for forming and securing a sheet of material about a flower pot having an outer peripheral surface is provided. The cover forming apparatus includes a former. The former has a bowl shaped configuration and an open uppe... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6502368 | Cover forming apparatus A cover forming apparatus and method for forming and securing a sheet of material about a flower pot having an outer peripheral surface is provided. The cover forming apparatus includes a base, a stem protruding upwardly from the base and adapted to hold ... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6173552 | Accordion-type plant cover with attached skirt and methods A plant cover, comprising a base formed from a sheet of material, said base having an upper end, a lower end, and an outer peripheral surface, an opening intersecting the upper end forming an inner peripheral surface and a retaining space, a skirt formed ... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6151869 | Method for wrapping a food item A wrapping material for wrapping hamburgers or other food items is provided, the wrapping material having a bonding material disposed on either an upper surface or a lower surface.... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6115994 | Method of attaching a floral sleeve to a pot via bonding material A plant packaging system comprising a combination of a protective sleeve portion and a decorative cover portion having a base and skirt for packaging a potted plant. The protective sleeve can be detached from the decorative portion of the package system o... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6006502 | Wrapping station system and method A device and method for storing wrapping materials, measuring and cutting wrapping paper with a cutting tool, and hand wrapping items. The device includes a platform with a work surface having a pair of sides and grooves at predetermined locations between... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5930982 | Method of wrapping a flower pot A plant packaging system comprising a combination of a protective sleeve portion and a decorative cover portion having a base and skirt for packaging a potted plant. The protective sleeve can be detached from the decorative portion of the package system o... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5927048 | Sleeve having a detachable portion forming a skirt and methods A plant packaging system comprising a combination of a protective sleeve portion and a decorative cover portion having a base and skirt for packaging a potted plant. The protective sleeve can be detached from the decorative portion of the package system o... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5878547 | Method of wrapping a floral product with a shredded material A method of wrapping a floral grouping, preferably an orchid, with a wrapper which may be a sheet of material, a sleeve or a preformed pot cover. The wrapper is preferably constructed from a laminated material made up of at least a waxy layer and a suppor... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5732531 | Reusable bale wrap kit for compressed, resilient fibers A method for wrapping a bale of compressed, resilient fibers comprises the steps of: providing a reusable bale wrap kit. The kit includes at least two pieces. Each piece, when joined with the other piece, is adapted for substantially enclosing and contain... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5687547 | Wrapping material for providing a decorative covering A wrapping material for providing a decorative covering for an item wherein the wrapping material has a width and at least a first end. The first end of the wrapping material is positioned on the outer peripheral surface of the item to be wrapped and the ... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5682725 | Floral sleeve with bonding material A plant packaging system comprising a combination of a protective sleeve portion and a decorative cover portion having a base and skirt for packaging a potted plant. The protective sleeve can be detached from the decorative portion of the package system o... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5660084 | Positioning apparatus for carriage on a support column Apparatus for tightly wrapping a package such as disposed on a pallet in a thin film such as for shipping or storage includes a rotating deck adapted to receive the pallet and package to be wrapped. The deck is directly coupled to and supported by a gear ... | 08/26/1997 |
| 5623807 | Method for applying a band about a sheet of material and a pot or floral grouping A band applicator for applying a band about a sheet of material disposed about a pot to provide a decorative cover for the pot. The band applicator includes a pot frame having a pot opening and a band holder configured to releasably hold a plurality of ba... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5611192 | Apparatus for dispensing and wrapping a sheet of material about a flower pot or floral grouping A container and jig assembly for dispensing a sheet of material and for wrapping the sheet of material about a flower pot or floral grouping. The container accommodates a roll of sheet material suitable for wrapping flower pots or floral groupings. In add... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5584162 | Method of wrapping a floral product A method of wrapping a floral grouping, preferably an orchid, with a wrapper which may be a sheet of material, a sleeve or a preformed pot cover. The wrapper is preferably constructed from a laminated material made up of at least a waxy layer and a suppor... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5509254 | Method for packaging flowers Method for packaging flowers which protects against botrytis and the damage inflicted to flowers by shifting during transportation. The method includes wrapping the flower heads in cardboard and plastic and placing the cardboard flush against the ends of ... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5501059 | Decorative assembly for a floral grouping A decorative assembly for a floral grouping comprising a floral holding material and a sheet of material. The floral holding material is constructed of a material capable of receiving a portion of a floral grouping and supporting the floral grouping. The ... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5488813 | Method for wrapping a vase containing a floral grouping A method for providing a protective wrapper about a vase containing a floral grouping. A connecting bonding material and a closure bonding material are disposed on the sheet. The sheet is wrapped about the vase causing the connecting bonding material to c... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5479761 | Method of wrapping a food item A wrapping material for wrapping hamburgers or other food items is provided, the wrapping material having a bonding material disposed on either an upper surface or a lower surface.... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5473856 | Wrapping material for providing a decorative covering A wrapping material for providing a decorative covering for an item wherein the wrapping material has a width and at least a first end. The first end of the wrapping material is positioned on the outer peripheral surface of the item to be wrapped and the ... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5426914 | Band applicator for applying a band about a sheet of material and a pot A band applicator for applying a band about a sheet of material disposed about a pot to provide a decorative cover for the pot. The band applicator includes a pot frame having a pot opening and a band holder configured to releasably hold a plurality of ba... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5410856 | Decorative assembly for a floral grouping A decorative assembly for a floral grouping comprising a floral holding material and a sheet of material. The floral holding material is constructed of a material capable of receiving a portion of a floral grouping and supporting the floral grouping. The ... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5345745 | Wrapping material for providing a decorative covering A method of providing a decorative covering for an item wherein the wrapping material has a width and at least a first end. The first end of the wrapping material is positioned on the outer peripheral surface of the item to be wrapped and the wrapping mat... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5214902 | Hand-carryable safety package and method of making the same A hand-carryable package of metal railroad spikes and method of making the same, wherein the spikes are stacked in layers with the spikes in alternate layers at right angles to each other, providing an interlocking package contents, and a package containe... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5163270 | Tandem handwrap stations and method for stretch film Manual wrap stations for handwrapping of trayed products in film are arranged in back-to-back fashion. They have a common wrap surface between them to provide a reduced-cost, space-saving tandem or dual hand wrap station. Two operators face each other dur... | 11/17/1992 |
| 4936079 | Support for roll of wrapping material and brake for same A wrapping material roll support assembly which supports the roll of wrapping material within the wrapping device and permits easy placement of the roll of wrapping material thereon. Two spaced apart parallel rollers support the roll or wrapping material ... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4748795 | Film wrapping machine A countertop wrapping machine for weighing and wrapping merchandise is disclosed. A single roll of film is supported by columns which extend upwardly from the back end of the machine. A shelf for supporting a weighing device is disposed near the bottom of... | 06/07/1988 |
| 4741490 | Mandrel for applying wrapping material A mandrel for use in winding a web around an article, the mandrel including a support for a roll of the web, a handle rotatably attached at each end of the support and a brake which retards rotation of the support relative to at least one handle by an amo... | 05/03/1988 |
| 4680918 | Packaging with cohesive coated materials Apparatus and method for folding cohesive coated material like corrugated paper and coated film about three dimensional solids like paper products, toys, machinery and books for transport is accomplished by a framework supporting a roll or other supply of... | 07/21/1987 |
| 4649693 | Wrapping apparatus Apparatus for use in hand wrapping articles, for example trays of meat, with thermoplastic wrapping sheet material (plastic film) that includes a frame which mounts a wrapping platform, a heated device for severing the wrapping material, a heat sealing pl... | 03/17/1987 |
| 4599847 | Thermal cut-off device for packaging machine In wrapping machinery for wrapping articles in heat sealable plastic film, a web of film is drawn from a supply roll and is severed by pulling the film under tension downwardly onto the narrow edge of a thermal cut-off device, which may be a heated rod or... | 07/15/1986 |
| 4598531 | Sheet material dispenser and methods of dispensing sheet material and of wrapping items A free end portion of sheet wrapping material is grasped and pulled from a dispenser transversely past and spaced from a cutting element mounted on a housing. The cutting element is displaced in response to the movement of the withdrawn material by genera... | 07/08/1986 |
| 4570423 | Tree ball wrapping device A tree ball tying apparatus is disclosed comprising a tripartile inverted, truncated conically shaped holder whose included angle is less than 60° and is made of sheet metal attached to a stand by its rearmost part. The two forward parts are hinged, latc... | 02/18/1986 |
