Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
053468000 | Opening prior to filling and closing | 23 |
20080229717 | Bag opening apparatus and method - An apparatus for packing products includes a product information acquisition stage arranged to acquire information relating to one or more characteristics of products on a product packing line; a bag supply system arranged to supply bags sequentially as individual products on a conveyor approach a packing apparatus; and a bag opener arranged to automatedly take up a bag from the bag supply system as each individual product approaches the bag opener, and to subsequently machine open a mouth of each bag to a controlled extent based on information relating to products being packed acquired at the upstream product information acquisition stage. An apparatus for packing products includes a product information acquisition stage arranged to acquire information relating to one or more characteristics of products on a product packing line; a product packing stage; and two or more generally parallel conveyors arranged to deliver products of different sizes to the packing stage. | 09-25-2008 |
20090000255 | Method and apparatus for separating foil layers as well as line for insert welding - The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for separating foil layers in a foil processing line, the foil layers being caused to move relative to each other, and to a method and an apparatus for further processing the separated foils for manufacturing a product in which an insert is interposed between two foils. | 01-01-2009 |
20090113850 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING FLEXIBLE BAGS - A method for treating flexible bags, comprising transporting, opening, filling and closing the bags in subsequent treatment stations in which the bags are transported in holding devices on several tracks from one treatment station to the next. In one embodiment of the present invention, the bags are transported in a continuous motion; during treatment, the respective treatment station is moved from its initial position synchronously with the motion of the bags; and after treatment, the respective treatment station is returned to its initial position. | 05-07-2009 |
20090158693 | INSERTER CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS - An inserter apparatus for inserting an item into a holder. The inserter apparatus includes a deck, a mover, an opening system, and a controller. The deck can slidably support the holder from a first location to an item loading location. The mover can move the holder along the deck, wherein the mover includes a drive motor, a conveyor connected to the drive motor, and a gripper connected to the conveyor. The drive motor is a servo motor. The opening system is at the item loading location for opening the holder and inserting the item into the holder. The controller is connected to the servo motor. The controller is adapted to vary speed of the servo motor to thereby vary speed of the conveyor and the holder along the deck. | 06-25-2009 |
20090158694 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE OPENING AND FILLING OF FLEXIBLY SIDED CONTAINERS SUCH AS BAGS HAVING AT LEAST ONE OPENING THEREIN - A method and apparatus for the opening and filling of flexibly sided containers such as bags having at least one opening therein. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 06-25-2009 |
20090173047 | ASEPTIC SPOUTLESS POUCH AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING FOOD PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to an aseptic pouch ( | 07-09-2009 |
20100139219 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING AND FILLING A FLEXIBLE PACKAGE - An apparatus for forming and filling a flexible package, comprises: a film unwind station for unwinding a web of flexible film from a roll of film; a folding station for folding the web into a pair of opposing walls; a strip unwind station for unwinding a strip of semi-rigid material from a roll of material and positioning the strip between the pair of opposing walls of the web; a metal buffer plate insertable between the strip and one of the opposing walls of the web; a first sealing station having a sealing bar for forming a seal between the strip and the other of the opposing walls; a second sealing station having a pair of sealing bars positioned to form a lower non-linear side seal between the opposing walls of the web of flexible film at spaced intervals; a third sealing station having a pair of sealing bars positioned to form an upper non-linear side seal between the opposing walls of the web of flexible film at spaced intervals to define connected pouches between adjacent lower and upper side seals; a first cutting station provided to remove a portion of the lower side seal and a portion of the upper side seal, while the remainder of the side seals remain uncut and connected at an upper portion of the pouches; a separating station having a knife positioned to separate the connected pouches into separate individual pouches; a filling station having a reciprocally moveable filling tube insertable into the individual pouches through an opening in the pouch for filling the pouch with a flowable material; a fourth sealing station having a pair of sealing bars positioned to form a top seal in the pouch to close the opening; and a second cutting station provided to remove a portion of the top seal. | 06-10-2010 |
20110258972 | JET POD - An airtight cover assembly includes a side panel folded around goods on a pallet presenting top and bottom opening, a top panel with a plurality of pouches positioned on an inside surface above a vented rigid plate, and a bottom panel encloses the pallet. Hook and loop closures secure the panel assembly. Panel inner and outer surfaces of a poly-vinyl chloride material bonded to an aluminum laminate enclose multiple layers of foam. | 10-27-2011 |
20120102889 | MULTI-HANDLED SEALED BAG - A sealed multi-handled bag is provided that includes a first handle at a first end and a second handle at a second end. In one embodiment, the handles are on substantially opposite ends of the bag. The sealed bag may be made from plastic and may contain loose materials, such as a salt. In some embodiments, one or more of the handles are formed from heat-sealed layers of bag material having a grip cut therein. A method for filling and sealing the multi-handled sealed bag includes filling a bag having a first closed end through a second open end, and sealing the second open end to form a handle. In one embodiment, sealing the second open end includes heat-sealing opposing layers of bag material together and cutting a handle through the layers. In another embodiment, the method includes folding-over the layers of bag material. | 05-03-2012 |
20120137637 | COOL BAGS SYSTEMS - A reusable insulated flexible cooler bag comprising: a front wall having a first inner layer, at least one first insulating layer, and a first outer layer of plastic material; a rear wall having a second inner layer, at least one second insulating layer, and a second outer layer of plastic material; and a closure element. The front wall and the rear wall are joined together at their peripheral edges so as to create a pocket-like configuration with an inner volume. The closure element is able to close the pocket-like configuration to substantially ensure an airtight and watertight seal of the inner volume of the reusable insulated flexible cooler bag and is located adjacent a top side of the reusable insulated flexible cooler bag in order to provide access to contents of the reusable insulated flexible cooler bag. | 06-07-2012 |
20120260611 | ELECTRONICS DEVICE CASE - A case for protecting and storing a preselected electronics device includes a flexible fabric material body and a strip of fabric extending from a portion of the body. The strip of fabric has an open and an inverted closed position. The body and strip of fabric in the closed position are together configured to envelope and tightly fit contours of the preselected electronics device. | 10-18-2012 |
20130125514 | DEVICE FOR ACCEPTING AND STORING MESSAGES - A message storage apparatus that can stimulate creativity and imagination of children and adolescents is disclosed. The apparatus facilitates storage of messages such as secrets, memories, notes, diary entries, wishes, dreams, trivia and other educational facts, quiz and other game questions, valentines, etc. More particularly, the apparatus can virtually (or physically) store intangible (and tangible) messages, thereby enhancing creativity and imagination. The message storage apparatus has a message delivery system that receives a message and delivers it securely to a storage chamber where the message can be accessed at a later time. | 05-23-2013 |
20130152513 | SHEET GOOD LOADING DEVICE AND METHOD OF LOADING SHEET GOODS - A device for loading deformable objects into a flexible container. The objects are controlled from a remote source point at least partially into the container. The device provides for simultaneous movement of fingers, between which the objects travel, in mutually orthogonal X, Y and Z directions. | 06-20-2013 |
20130152514 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSERTING ONE OR MORE GOODS INTO A MOVEABLE COVER - An apparatus for inserting one or more goods into a moving cover has a cover transport and at least one movable flap holder configured to cover a flap of the cover and to maintain the flap of the cover and the one or more movable goods to be inserted into the cover separated, during at least a part of the movement of the cover. | 06-20-2013 |
20130247520 | PACKAGING MACHINE - Methods for forming packages from a web of preformed bags. In one exemplary method of forming packages from a web of preformed bags, a first bag is held open with air. A product is loaded into the first bag that is held open with air. An opening of the first bag is sealed. A next bag is indexed such that an opening of the next bag is proximate to an engagement member. The web is engaged with the engagement member to pre-open the next bag. The web is disengaged by the engagement member. The next bag is opened with air for loading. | 09-26-2013 |
20140130461 | DEVICE FOR PRODUCING SHOCK-ABSORBING INFLATABLE PACKAGE AND METHOD FOR FILLING IT - Bag blank ( | 05-15-2014 |
20140174038 | COLLAPSIBLE AND/OR ERECTABLE SUBSTANTIALLY EGG-SHAPED CONTAINER AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A collapsible and/or erectable, shape-sustaining substantially egg-shaped container is selectively moveable from a substantially erect condition to a substantially collapsed condition and/or from a substantially erect condition to a substantially collapsed condition. Methods of producing and using the container are disclosed. | 06-26-2014 |
20140352264 | Container with Orientation Sensor - A container or box may include a plurality of side panels, a bottom panel and a top panel. The panels are coupled together to form a box interior with a total interior volume Vt. A separating panel is in the box and divides the box interior into a first chamber and a second chamber. The first chamber has a volume greater than or equal to 0.70 Vt, and the second chamber has a volume less than or equal to 0.30 Vt. An orientation sensing unit is provided that is housed entirely within the second chamber and is configured to sense and wirelessly transmit a signal with information on the orientation of the box. | 12-04-2014 |
20140352265 | ADJUSTABLE FILLING AND SEALING METHOD AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - An assembly includes a support and drive assembly, a first structure and a second structure. The first structure is in operable communication with and supported by the support and drive assembly. The first structure includes at least one filling or needle assembly and is adjustable to receive a plurality of filling or needle assemblies. The second structure is supported by the support and drive assembly. The second structure includes at least one seal assembly and is adjustable to receive a plurality of seal assemblies. A method includes determining a number of containers or vials that are to be filled concurrently and adjusting an assembly to include at least one filling or needle assembly and at least one seal assembly. A number of the filling or needle assemblies and the seal assemblies equals the number of containers or vials. | 12-04-2014 |
20150321780 | SELF CLOSING AND OPENING FILLING NEEDLE, NEEDLE HOLDER, FILLER AND METHOD - An apparatus for filling a device having a penetrable septum and a sealed chamber. The apparatus includes a filling member engageable with the penetrable septum to penetrate the septum, port(s), and a closure. The closure and filling member are movable between (i) a first position wherein the closure closes the port(s), and (ii) a second position opening the port(s). The filling member and/or septum is movable relative to the other between (i) a first position wherein the filling member is spaced from the septum, and (ii) a second position wherein the filling member is penetrated through the septum and in communication with the sealed chamber. A locking device is movable between (i) a locked position locking the closure and/or filling member in the first position, and (ii) an unlocked position allowing movement of the closure and/or filling member relative to the other and into the second position. | 11-12-2015 |
20160039087 | POST LOCK TOOL HOLDER FOR L-SHAPED WRENCHES - A tool holder holds one or more tools when not being used. The tool holder comprises a body with a plurality of tool retainers for removably receiving a tool and a plurality of posts for securing the tool within the tool holder body when the tool holder is in a closed configuration. In some embodiments, the tool retainers are holding tubes, pockets or slots. In order to couple a tool with the tool holder, a lock door is moved to an open position and the tool is inserted into a tool retainer of the tool holder. Then the locked door is moved to a closed position where it is positioned over the tool and the tool is secured within the tool holder. The tool is securely held within the tool holder body and is not removable when the tool holder is in the closed position. In some embodiments, the tool holder is configured to hold a L-shaped hexagonal or round tool. In some embodiments, the tool holder is able to hold a plurality of tools of different sizes. | 02-11-2016 |
20160059231 | BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE COLLECTION CONTAINER - A hollow container for collecting and containing biological samples has a base, a top, one or more walls extending upward from the base to the top, and a lid that engages with the base or the top. Prior to use, the top is sealed using a cover to prevent infiltration of contaminants into the interior of the container. Prior to, and/or during, use the lid is removably engaged with the base to prevent contamination of the interior of the lid. A method of using the container begins with removing the cover from the top of the container. Then, a sample is deposited into the container. Next, the lid is removed from the base of the container. Finally, the lid is engaged with the top to releasably seal the container and prevent contamination of the sample prior to analysis. | 03-03-2016 |
20160068797 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FILLING A PLURALITY OF MEDIA PLATES IN A SELF-SUPPORTING STACK - A method and apparatus for filling one or more of a plurality of media plates each with a given quantity of media fluid. The media plates may be arranged in a self- supporting stack. The method comprises moving a carriage along a height of the stack of media plates to a position of a media plate to be filled and causing gripping means of said carriage to grip a lid of said media plate or, if said media plate has no lid, to grip a media plate directly above said media plate to be filled. The carriage is caused to rise to lift said lid, if present, and lift any media plates arranged above said media plate to be filled to provide access to an interior of said media plate. The interior, i.e. basin, of said media plate is filled with a given quantity of media fluid such as agar which may subsequently solidify to provide a growth medium for biological agents such as bacteria, yeast or the like. The carriage is caused to descend to replace said lid, if present, and return any lifted media plates to their former positions arranged above said media plate to be filled. The method does not require a media plate to be removed from the stack in order to fill it. | 03-10-2016 |