| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| H2104 |
Polyolefin foam/film composite and method for making the same |
May 4, 2004 |
| A composite structure, which includes: a. a foam sheet comprising polyolefin; and b. a film sheet adhered to the foam sheet, wherein the film sheet (1) comprises polypropylene, (2) is stretch-oriented in at least one direction, (3) has a thickness of less than 0.9 mil, and (4) has |
| D368215 |
Dispenser for foamable compositions |
March 26, 1996 |
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| D279165 |
Swimming pool cover positioning unit |
June 11, 1985 |
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| 7621104 |
Inflatable mailer, apparatus and method for preparing the same |
November 24, 2009 |
| An inflatable mailer having a liner that can be inflated at the point of use. The liner includes a series of inflatable chambers that are in fluid communication with a common channel. A controlled volume of gas is disposed in the liner. The gas is sufficient to inflate the common cha |
| 7607911 |
Method and apparatus for making foam-in-place cushions with selective distribution of foam |
October 27, 2009 |
| A method and apparatus for making a foam-in-place cushion in which a foam-forming composition is dispensed between two plastic film portions in a predetermined fashion to selectively control the distribution of the foam in the cushion. A foam dispenser can be moved in a transverse di |
| 7603831 |
Packaging machine and method |
October 20, 2009 |
| A packaging method and apparatus wherein each product is packaged by capturing the product in flexible packaging material. The packing apparatus includes a product detector for detecting the presence or absence of a product to be packaged. The detection of the product may cause the a |
| 7553437 |
Method and mold assembly for making a molded foam article |
June 30, 2009 |
| A mold assembly for making a molded foam article generally includes a housing having an internal cavity and an opening into the cavity, a movable support member movable between an inner position and an outer position, an object supported by the support member and having a three-dimen |
| 7510359 |
Inflatable dunnage bags and methods for using and making the same |
March 31, 2009 |
| An inflatable dunnage bag for filling empty space within a container is provided. The inflatable dunnage bag includes a bag portion and a valve assembly. The valve assembly is connected to the bag portion and defines a passageway through which a fluid is introduced into the bag portion |
| 7507311 |
Process and apparatus for making heat-sealed articles |
March 24, 2009 |
| Heat-sealed articles formed from polymer film portions heated-sealed together in selected areas forming a heat seal pattern, by passing the film portions together in a partial wrap about a heated sealing roller having a cylindrical outer surface that supports the film portions in a s |
| 7429304 |
High-speed apparatus and method for forming inflated chambers |
September 30, 2008 |
| An apparatus and a method for inflating an inflatable web in which, in one embodiment, the inflatable web is conveyed along a path of travel with an inflation element positioned between unsealed edges of the web and proximate the inflation ports of the web's inflatable chambers, and a |
| 7389626 |
Apparatus and method for forming inflated articles |
June 24, 2008 |
| An apparatus for making inflated articles from a film web having two juxtaposed film plies. One version of the apparatus generally includes a first rotary sealing device for producing transverse seals that bond the film plies together, an inflation assembly for directing gas between the |
| 7386968 |
Packaging machine and method |
June 17, 2008 |
| A packaging method and apparatus wherein each product is packaged by enveloping the product in flexible packaging material. A programmed microprocessor calculates the length of flexible packaging material needed to package the product based on the physical dimensions of the product, |
| 7331153 |
Apparatus and method for creating easy to open packages |
February 19, 2008 |
| A product packaging apparatus that includes a notch former and a tab setter for creating an integrated tab on a product package. The notch former and tab setter are capable of forming a tab or an exposed area at any location of the product package, including creating a tab or an expo |
| 7328541 |
Apparatus and method for controlling position of an edge of an advancing web of flexible materia |
February 12, 2008 |
| A method comprises pulling a continuous web to advance the web along a path of conveyance and to create tension in a lengthwise portion of the web; manipulating the web to cause the portion of the web at a point along the path to have a non-uniform tension across the width of the web, |
| 7323665 |
Heating element for high-speed film-sealing apparatus, and method for making same |
January 29, 2008 |
| A heating element for a film-sealing apparatus comprises a heating wire segment formed of a first metal having a first reflectance to laser radiation of a predetermined wavelength. The heating element further comprises a first conductor lead comprising a wire having one end joined to |
| 7299103 |
System and method for monitoring consumable usage in packaging machines |
November 20, 2007 |
| A system and method for monitoring the use of consumable materials in packaging machines is provided. The system generally includes a plurality of packaging machines that are configured to selectively operate in first and second modes to perform different packaging operations, e.g., by |
| 7273142 |
Packaging cushion delivery system |
September 25, 2007 |
| A system for conveying a string of packaging cushions includes a machine capable of manufacturing the string and a conveyor adapted to transport the string. The conveyor has an inlet end to receive the string and an outlet end to deliver the string of packaging cushions. The inlet end of |
| 7247219 |
Rotary impulse sealer |
July 24, 2007 |
| The invention is a rotatable cylindrical roll for heat sealing heat sealable materials that includes a heating zone for sealing the material and a cooling zone for supporting the newly formed seal. The device comprises a conductive zone and a resistive zone that are in electrical com |
| 7231749 |
Apparatus and system for detecting under-filled cushions |
June 19, 2007 |
| The invention is an under-filled cushion detector that is capable of conveying a string of packaging cushions and detecting whether the string of packaging cushions may be under-filled. The detector includes an upper driven belt that is movably suspended above a lower belt. The belts |
| 7225599 |
Apparatus and method for forming inflated articles |
June 5, 2007 |
| An apparatus for making inflated articles from a film web having two juxtaposed film plies. One version of the apparatus generally includes a first rotary sealing device for producing transverse seals that bond the film plies together, an inflation assembly for directing gas between the |
| 7223461 |
High strength high gas barrier cellular cushioning product |
May 29, 2007 |
| An inflatable cushioning article is made from a multilayer film having a seal layer, a gas barrier layer, and a tie layer adhering the seal layer to the gas barrier layer. The cushioning article has a plurality of inflatable chambers, with each of the chambers having a plurality of c |
| 7220476 |
Apparatus and method for forming inflated chambers |
May 22, 2007 |
| An inflatable web, and method and apparatus for inflating the web, which generally includes two sheets having inner surfaces sealed to each other in a pattern defining a series of inflatable chambers of predetermined length, each of the chambers having at least one change in width over |
| 7165375 |
Inflation device for forming inflated containers |
January 23, 2007 |
| An inflation device for introducing gas into inflatable webs of the type comprising a pair of juxtaposed film plies and a pair of opposing film edges, the inflation device including a body having a longitudinal dimension, a transverse dimension, and a web-contact region in which the |
| 7160096 |
Perforation mechanism for a foam-in-bag cushion and method of use |
January 9, 2007 |
| A perforation apparatus particularly useful for creating perforations in a foam-in-bag cushion and methods of using such apparatus are provided. The perforation apparatus is comprised of a frame, a main shaft mounted in the frame so as to be rotatable about a central axis, at least one n |
| 7048025 |
Inflator/sealer device for inflatable packaging cushion |
May 23, 2006 |
| An inflator/sealer machine useful for inflating and sealing an inflatable cushion having a resistance wire that extends across the inlet of the inflatable cushion. The machine includes an inflation tube, a seal bar, and an anvil. The inflation tube is connected to a source of inflation |
| 7018495 |
Process for making and aging high strength high gas barrier cellular cushioning product |
March 28, 2006 |
| An inflatable cushioning article is made by a process of extruding two multilayer films (or extruding one film which is either annular or folded over) each having (a) a seal layer, (b) a tie layer containing an anhydride modified olefin polymer containing anhydride at a level of at l |
| 7013615 |
Self-cleaning fluid dispenser |
March 21, 2006 |
| A fluid dispenser generally includes a housing and a valving rod disposed in and movable within the housing, the valving rod including a central bore, at least one inlet for receiving a cleaning fluid composed of a solvent and a gas, and one or more outlet ports in fluid communication |
| 6997319 |
Heat resistant foam-in-bag packaging |
February 14, 2006 |
| The invention is a thermoplastic film having a heat resistant coating. The film is particularly useful in the preparation of bags and associated packaging systems that are used for protecting and packaging articles. Typically, the heat resistant coating has a melting range that is greate |
| 6996956 |
Fluid dispenser having improved cleaning solvent delivery system |
February 14, 2006 |
| A fluid dispenser generally includes a housing and a valving rod disposed in and movable within the housing, the valving rod including a central bore, at least one inlet for receiving a cleaning solvent, and one or more outlet ports in fluid communication with the bore, wherein the o |
| 6996955 |
System for conveying packaging cushions |
February 14, 2006 |
| There is provided a system that automatically delivers, monitors and replenishes a string of packaging cushions to hoppers located at multiple packing stations through an elongated cushion delivery duct having a series of intermediate outlets to permit the string of cushions to drop |
| 6983839 |
Foam in bag packaging system and method for producing the same |
January 10, 2006 |
| A packaging system for producing a foam-in-bag cushion upon demand includes a bag of flexible plastic film and defining therein an enclosed space which is vented to the outside of the bag, a foam precursor packet positioned at a predetermined location within the enclosed space in the |
| 6982113 |
High strength high gas barrier cellular cushioning product |
January 3, 2006 |
| An inflatable cushioning article is made from a multilayer film having a seal layer, a gas barrier layer, and a tie layer adhering the seal layer to the gas barrier layer. The cushioning article has a plurality of inflatable chambers, with each of the chambers having a plurality of c |
| 6974025 |
Foam in bag packaging system and method for producing the same |
December 13, 2005 |
| A packaging system for producing a foam-in-bag cushion upon demand includes a bag of flexible plastic film and defining therein an enclosed space which is vented to the outside of the bag, a foam precursor packet positioned at a predetermined location within the enclosed space in the |
| 6971221 |
Packaging method and apparatus |
December 6, 2005 |
| A packaging method and apparatus employ web material having cohesive on facing surfaces of two web portions between which an item is packaged. The cohesive adheres to itself by application of pressure alone, without heat, but tends not to adhere to other surfaces. The web portions are se |
| 6953148 |
Mail collection bag |
October 11, 2005 |
| A bag comprises an upper chamber and a lower chamber. The upper chamber comprises an inlet end defining an inlet opening. The lower chamber defines a lower chamber interior volume less than the upper chamber interior volume. A strainer is between the bottom end of the upper chamber a |
| 6929193 |
Tip for a foam-in-place dispenser |
August 16, 2005 |
| A foam-in-place dispenser and a porous tip therefore having a frusto-conical face, wherein an outermost rim of the tip extends beyond the discharge end of the dispenser. |
| 6913389 |
Metallic laminated gusseted insulated bag |
July 5, 2005 |
| A metallic laminated gusseted insulated bag includes a front and rear wall each having two lateral edges, a top edge, and a bottom edge; first and second side walls; a bottom member; and a means for hermetically closing the bag; wherein the front and rear walls are joined along their |
| 6913147 |
Packaging structure having a frame and film |
July 5, 2005 |
| A packaging structure useful as retention and suspension packaging. The packaging structure comprises a frame and a film connected to the frame. The film comprises first and second layers. The first layer is an outer layer of the film and comprises polyethylene polymer having a density o |
| 6899229 |
Packaging container with integrated sheet for retention of packaged article |
May 31, 2005 |
| The invention provides a packaging container including a box adjustable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, the box including a plurality of side panels and a bottom arranged to define a storage compartment and an opening, the storage compartment being accessibl |
| 6895732 |
Packaging apparatus and method |
May 24, 2005 |
| A packaging apparatus includes a pair of rolls forming a nip through which two web portions are passed with an item to be packaged between the web portions. The rolls include resiliently compliant roll portions that deform to accommodate the thickness of the item, and the roll portions |
| 6889871 |
Internally generated rotor set for low viscosity and abrasive metering applications |
May 10, 2005 |
| An internal gear set comprising an inner rotor having a number of radially projecting cylindrical tooth members engaging a conjugate internally toothed outer rotor. The latter has one more tooth than there are tooth members on the inner rotor and is mounted eccentrically to the inner rot |
| 6887912 |
Compatible linear and branched ethylenic polymers and foams therefrom |
May 3, 2005 |
| An expanded cellular ethylenic polymer product is provided from an irradiated, noncross-linked linear ethylenic polymer. Linear ethylenic polymers can be irradiated at ambient conditions sufficient to introduce branching in the polymer in the absence of detectable cross-linking as in |
| 6872757 |
Expandable composition, blowing agent, and process for extruded thermoplastic foams |
March 29, 2005 |
| An extruded thin sheet foam is disclosed prepared from a polyolefin resin in which the blowing agent comprises a blend of from about 1 to 25% by weight of carbon dioxide and the balance of C3 to C4 VOCs. Thin foam sheets produced with the blowing agent age about twice as fast as foams |
| 6872756 |
Foam comprising ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer |
March 29, 2005 |
| A foam formed from ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer having a melt index of greater than 1 gram/10 minutes and a vinyl acetate content ranging from about 5 to about 25 weight percent. |
| 6862868 |
System and method for production of foam-in-bag cushions |
March 8, 2005 |
| A system for heating and dispensing foam-in-bag packaging bags comprises a housing that rotatably supports a roll of a continuous web of interconnected foam-in-bag packaging bags, and at least one heater for heating bags to an elevated temperature prior to the bags being dispensed fr |
| 6852391 |
Insulating composite materials and methods for producing and using same |
February 8, 2005 |
| A composite material wherein one or more backing materials are disposed in generally contiguous relation to an insulating material. Methods for forming composite materials comprising securing one or more backing materials to an insulating material such that the backing materials are in |
| 6820835 |
Apparatus and method for coupling and driving a reel shaft |
November 23, 2004 |
| A device for rotating a web material roll supported on a reel shaft having a pair of ends. The rotating device includes a female drive member coupled to one end of the reel shaft and defining an opening having a non-circular perimeter, such as a square opening. Also included is a male dr |
| 6811059 |
Self-cleaning fluid dispenser |
November 2, 2004 |
| A fluid dispenser generally includes a housing and a valving rod disposed in and movable within the housing, the valving rod including a central bore, at least one inlet for receiving a cleaning fluid composed of a solvent and a gas, and one or more outlet ports in fluid communication |
| 6809125 |
Foam comprising polyolefin blend and method for producing same |
October 26, 2004 |
| A foam and method for making such foam includes a blend of a low density polyethylene and a higher density ethylene polymer. The ethylene polymer has a density ranging from greater than 0.94 to about 0.97 grams/cubic centimeter and a melt flow index of greater than 10 g/10 minutes, and m |
| 6804933 |
Apparatus and method for forming inflated containers |
October 19, 2004 |
| An apparatus for forming inflated containers generally includes a mechanism that conveys a web of film along a path of travel, the film web including one or more pre-formed flexible containers; an inflation assembly positioned adjacent the travel path to direct gas into the containers, |
