Goods & Services

Packaging machines, namely, machines to automatically sort single-item orders using a robotic arm and to automate inspection, orientation, and alignment of single-item orders for automatic transfer to equipment for further automated packaging.

Abstract

A system for splicing together multiple sheets of generally rigid material into a continuous sheet. The system includes a cart with a cutting mechanism and a sealing mechanism. The cutting mechanism is configured to cut a pattern of segments through the sheet materials that can be interlocked to form a seam. The interlocking segments may include asymmetrical features. The sealing mechanism can apply tape to the seal to secure it. The splicing system may be used while one of the multiple sheets of generally rigid material is concurrently in use by a packaging machine without interruption to the packaging machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 37/04 - Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating devices for performing specified auxiliary operations for securing together articles or webs, e.g. by adhesive, stitching, or stapling
• B31F 5/02 - Attaching together sheets, strips or websReinforcing edges by crimpling or slotting
• B31F 5/06 - Attaching together sheets, strips or websReinforcing edges by adhesive tape
• B65H 21/00 - Apparatus for splicing webs

Goods & Services

Machines for producing correctly sized corrugated containers out of corrugated board for packaging goods for shipping.

Goods & Services

Packaging machines, namely, machines to automatically sort single-item orders using a robotic arm and to automate inspection, orientation, and alignment of single-item orders for automatic transfer to equipment for further automated packaging.

Abstract

A computer system for optimizing node and edge selections within a digital graph model accesses a digital graph model of a physical warehouse location. The digital graph model comprises information indicating a location of multiple specific items of inventory among shelves in the physical warehouse location. The computer system identifies a set of orders that each comprise one or more items and an order priority. The computer system then maps each item in each order selected from the set or orders to the multiple nodes within the digital graph model. The computer system identifies a ranking node from the multiple nodes. The computer system then traverses one or more edges that extend from the ranking node to identify a shortest path within the digital graph model to fill a digital model of a picking cart above a packing threshold level.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
• G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
• G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders

Abstract

A method for calibrating a camera group includes: controlling a first and second cameras to capture first and second images of a first scene, the first camera having a first field of view FOV), the second camera having a second FOV overlapping the first FOV in a first overlap region; the first scene including a calibration target in the first overlap region; computing a first relative pose based on the first and second images; controlling the second camera and a third camera to capture third and fourth images of a second scene, the third camera having a third FOV overlapping the second FOV in a second overlap region, the second scene including a calibration target in the second overlap region; computing a second relative pose based on the third and fourth images; and computing a third relative pose based on the first and second relative poses.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/698 - Control of cameras or camera modules for achieving an enlarged field of view, e.g. panoramic image capture
• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
• G06T 7/80 - Analysis of captured images to determine intrinsic or extrinsic camera parameters, i.e. camera calibration

Abstract

A system for forming boxes includes a folding and glue module. The folding and glue module includes a side folding unit configured to fold opposing sidewalls of a box template, a glue system configured to apply glue to selected portions of the box template as the box template advances through the side folding unit, a front folding unit configured to fold front glue flaps and a front wall panel of the box template, and a rear folding unit configured to fold rear glue flaps and a rear wall panel of the box template.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31B 50/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs
• B31B 50/62 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by adhesives
• B31B 100/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by folding single-piece sheets, blanks or webs
• B31B 110/35 - Shape of rigid or semi-rigid containers having a polygonal cross section rectangular, e.g. square

Abstract

A system for forming boxes includes a folding and glue module. The folding and glue module includes a side folding unit configured to fold opposing sidewalls of a box template, a glue system configured to apply glue to selected portions of the box template as the box template advances through the side folding unit, a front folding unit configured to fold front glue flaps and a front wall panel of the box template, and a rear folding unit configured to fold rear glue flaps and a rear wall panel of the box template.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31B 50/00 - Making rigid or semi-rigid containers, e.g. boxes or cartons
• B65B 5/02 - Machines characterised by incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles

Goods & Services

Packaging machines; packing machines and replacement parts thereof; fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated containers and packaging at the moment when needed for packaging goods; fully automated custom packaging machines for creating custom containers and packaging at the moment when needed for products; fully automated custom packaging machine that cuts, folds, labels, glues and erects corrugated packaging; packaging machines used in order fulfillment; assembly line conveyor machinery used in order fulfillment; machines and machine tools for the cutting and forming of materials used at shop work stations; packaging machines for use in packing lines; packaging machines for use in packing areas and packing stations; cutting machines for packaging; industrial packaging folding machines; packaging machines, namely, custom automated gluing machines; fully automated custom packaging machine that groups products for packaging, measures size of goods for packaging, cuts, folds, labels and seals packaging sheet material; fully automated custom packaging machines for creating custom packaging around product; cutting machines; punching machines. Downloadable and recorded packaging operating system software for use in managing work stations and packaging assistance machines; downloadable and recorded packaging operating system software for use in work stations; downloadable and recorded custom software for packaging process flow for manufacturing process control; downloadable and recorded custom software for tracking and managing flow of custom boxes and packaging; downloadable and recorded software for engaging and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services for packaging process flow; downloadable and recorded computer software for inventory management; downloadable and recorded computer software for order fulfillment; downloadable and recorded computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating packaging process flow; downloadable and recorded custom packaging operating system software for use in managing stand-alone and network packaging optimization operations and production; downloadable and recorded custom software for orchestrating activity flow within warehouses and distribution centers; custom downloadable and recorded software for ordering custom boxes and packaging; custom downloadable and recorded software for tracking custom box packaging inventory needs of others; downloadable and recorded computer software for engaging and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services; downloadable and recorded computer software for payment processing and tracking; downloadable and recorded computer e-commerce software to allow users to perform electronic business transactions via an electronic or optical communications network; downloadable and recorded location-based computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services relating to the location, movement, proximity, and delivery of inventory and packages; downloadable and recorded computer software for use in managing cartoning operations and production. Envelopes; envelope papers; corrugated envelopes; single-faced corrugated envelopes; reusable envelopes composed of cardboard; reusable corrugated envelopes; reusable single-faced corrugated envelopes; mailers, namely, mail pouches made of paper, mail pouches made of cardboard, mail pouches made of corrugated cardboard; mail or shipping pouches made of paper and cardboard; containers for mailing, namely, boxes, pouches, and envelopes made of paper and cardboard; paper envelopes for packaging; cardboard envelopes for packaging; corrugated cardboard envelopes for packaging; padded paper and cardboard envelopes for mailing or packaging; paper pouches for mailing and packaging; cardboard pouches for mailing and packaging; corrugated paper; corrugated cardboard; continuous sheet paper and sheet paper, recycled paper, packing materials made of recycled paper, corrugated paper, corrugated fiberboard; continuous corrugated cardboard; paper; recycled paper; packaging materials, namely, packaging containers of cardboard; continuous corrugated board. Providing consumer product information about corrugated cardboard to help consumers make purchasing decisions, via the global communications network; inventory management and inventory tracking services for business inventory purposes in the field of custom packaging boxes and packaging goods; administrative processing of purchase orders for custom packaging boxes and packaging goods; on-line ordering services for custom packaging boxes and packaging goods; online ordering services for custom made boxes and packaging supplies via website; retail store services featuring boxes and packaging supplies; online retail store services featuring custom made boxes and packaging supplies; inventory management and control services, namely, replenishing and resetting items for sale in the field of custom made boxes and packaging goods; providing business efficiency optimization consulting services in the field of material handling. Installation and maintenance of packaging machine system hardware for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; installation and maintenance of packing or wrapping machines and apparatus used in order fulfillment; installation and maintenance of packaging machine system hardware for others to operate and manage packing lines; installation and maintenance of packaging machine system hardware for others to operate and manage packing stations; installation and maintenance of packing or custom packaging machines and apparatus; consultancy relating to the installation of packaging machine system hardware for use in the field of material handling; rental of machines for the custom manufacture of correctly sized corrugated containers out of corrugated board for others; lease of machines for the custom manufacture of correctly sized corrugated containers out of corrugated board for others; lease and rental, of machines for producing corrugated containers at the moment when needed for packaging goods. Rental of packaging machines; providing consulting in the field of packaging of goods; providing consulting in the field of automated packaging systems; custom made box and packaging delivery services; distribution services, namely, delivery of machines for producing corrugated containers at the moment when needed for packaging goods. Custom manufacture of corrugated packaging at the moment when needed out of corrugated fiberboard; custom manufacture of corrugated packaging at the moment when needed out of corrugated fiberboard; custom manufacture of correctly sized corrugated containers at the moment when needed out of fanfold corrugated board for others; custom manufacture of cardboard and corrugated boxes to the order and specification of others; custom manufacture of corrugated packaging out of corrugated fiberboard; providing manufacturing process consulting services in the field of customized product packaging solutions. Design, development and engineering of custom packaging hardware and software; technological consulting services in the field of custom packaging systems, namely, consulting on the design, development and engineering of computer hardware and software for use in the field of custom packaging systems; development and implementation of software, hardware and technology solutions for the purpose of providing custom packaging systems; consulting services, namely, designing, creating, engineering, implementing and maintaining of software for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; design of computer hardware for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; providing consulting in the field of material handling, namely, packaging design consulting services featuring efficiently optimized packaging design for use in the field of material handling; providing computer and computer software consulting and computer services in the nature of integration in the field of material handling; providing online, non-downloadable cloud-based computer software for use in creating custom corrugated box designs; providing online, non-downloadable computer software for use in creating custom corrugated box designs; providing online, non-downloadable computer software for designing boxes and box templates; engineering services in the field of packaging machines and packaging systems; providing online non-downloadable software which allows a user to order and schedule delivery of custom boxes and packaging; providing online, non-downloadable software for inventory management; providing an online, non-downloadable location-based computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services relating to the location, movement, proximity and delivery of inventory and packages; providing online, non-downloadable computer software for use in managing cartoning operations and production.

Abstract

A converting assembly performs a plurality of conversion functions on sheet material to convert the sheet material into packaging templates. The converting assembly includes a plurality of tool rollers. Each of the tool rollers has one or more conversion tools thereon. The one or more conversion tools on an individual tool roller are configured to perform a subset of the plurality of conversion functions that convert the sheet material into packaging templates.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31B 50/62 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by adhesives
• B31B 50/00 - Making rigid or semi-rigid containers, e.g. boxes or cartons
• B31B 50/04 - Feeding sheets or blanks
• B31B 50/10 - Feeding or positioning webs
• B31B 50/14 - Cutting, e.g. perforating, punching, slitting or trimming
• B31B 50/18 - Cutting webs longitudinally
• B31B 50/22 - NotchingTrimming edges of flaps
• B31B 50/25 - Surface scoring
• B31B 50/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs
• B31B 50/88 - PrintingEmbossing
• B31B 100/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by folding single-piece sheets, blanks or webs
• B31B 110/35 - Shape of rigid or semi-rigid containers having a polygonal cross section rectangular, e.g. square

Abstract

A method for making a dual fluted corrugated board includes providing a first single face corrugated board having a liner layer and a fluted layer attached to the liner layer and providing a second single face corrugated board having a liner layer and a fluted layer attached to the liner layer. The method also includes arranging the first single face corrugated board and the second single face corrugated board such that the fluted layers thereof face one another and attaching the first single face corrugated board to the second single face corrugated board.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31F 5/00 - Attaching together sheets, strips or websReinforcing edges

Abstract

A keypoint detection system includes: a camera system including at least one camera; and a processor and memory, the processor and memory being configured to: receive an image captured by the camera system; compute a plurality of keypoints in the image using a convolutional neural network including: a first layer implementing a first convolutional kernel; a second layer implementing a second convolutional kernel; an output layer; and a plurality of connections between the first layer and the second layer and between the second layer and the output layer, each of the connections having a corresponding weight stored in the memory; and output the plurality of keypoints of the image computed by the convolutional neural network.

IPC Classes  ?

• H10B 43/27 - EEPROM devices comprising charge-trapping gate insulators characterised by three-dimensional arrangements, e.g. with cells on different height levels with source and drain on different levels, e.g. with sloping channels the channels comprising vertical portions, e.g. U-shaped channels
• H10B 41/10 - Electrically erasable-and-programmable ROM [EEPROM] devices comprising floating gates characterised by the top-view layout
• H10B 41/27 - Electrically erasable-and-programmable ROM [EEPROM] devices comprising floating gates characterised by three-dimensional arrangements, e.g. with cells on different height levels with source and drain on different levels, e.g. with sloping channels the channels comprising vertical portions, e.g. U-shaped channels
• H10B 43/10 - EEPROM devices comprising charge-trapping gate insulators characterised by the top-view layout

Goods & Services

Packaging machines; packing machines; fully automated packaging system comprised of packaging machines, packing machines, packaging measuring machines, cutting machines, industrial packaging folding machines, packaging assembling machines, automatic industrial labeling machines for applying labels to containers and packaging gluing machines; fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated packaging; fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated packaging for packaging goods; fully automated custom packaging machines for creating custom packaging for products; fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated packaging at the moment when needed for packaging goods; fully automated custom packaging machine that cuts, folds, labels, glues and erects corrugated packaging.

Abstract

A system forming packaging template or boxes from a sheet material includes an infeed and separation assembly, a print assembly downstream of the infeed and separation assembly, and a cut and crease assembly downstream of the print assembly. The system can also include an erecting assembly and an outfeed assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31B 50/10 - Feeding or positioning webs
• B31B 50/14 - Cutting, e.g. perforating, punching, slitting or trimming
• B31B 50/16 - Cutting webs
• B31B 50/25 - Surface scoring
• B31B 50/88 - PrintingEmbossing
• B31B 50/28 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs around mandrels, e.g. for forming bottoms
• B31B 100/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by folding single-piece sheets, blanks or webs
• B31B 110/35 - Shape of rigid or semi-rigid containers having a polygonal cross section rectangular, e.g. square

Abstract

A system forming packaging template or boxes from a sheet material includes an infeed and separation assembly, a print assembly downstream of the infeed and separation assembly, and a cut and crease assembly downstream of the print assembly. The system can also include an erecting assembly and an outfeed assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes
• B65B 41/06 - Feeding sheets or wrapper blanks by grippers by suction-operated grippers
• B65B 41/10 - Feeding sheets or wrapper blanks by rollers
• B65B 43/10 - Forming three-dimensional containers from sheet material by folding the material
• B65B 43/24 - Breaking creases to facilitate setting-up cartons
• B65B 43/26 - Opening or distending bagsOpening, erecting, or setting-up boxes, cartons, or carton blanks
• B65B 61/02 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for perforating, scoring, or applying code or date marks on material prior to packaging
• B65B 61/06 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for severing webs, or for separating joined packages by cutting

Abstract

The present disclosure extends to methods, systems, apparatus, and computer program products related to a cable-based measuring system. The cable-based measuring system includes a cable, comprising an inner cable member configured to move linearly within an outer cable housing. The measuring system also includes a measuring device configured to generate measurement information regarding movement of the inner cable member relative to the outer cable housing using one or more encoders. A computer system receives the measurement information from the measuring device. The measurement information indicates length as a function of time, and represents three orthogonal dimensional measurements of a three-dimensional object. Based on the measurement information, the computer system identifies a length of each dimensional measurement, including a length, a width, and a height of the three-dimensional object. The computer system then initiates creation of a box template sized to accommodate the three-dimensional object and/or updates a database.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/04 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving
• B65B 57/12 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of articles or materials to be packaged and operating to control, or stop, the feed of wrapping materials, containers, or packages
• G01B 3/11 - Chains for measuring length
• G01B 5/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques
• G01B 5/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
• G01B 7/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
• G01B 21/02 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness
• G01D 5/02 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using mechanical means
• G01D 5/26 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light

Abstract

A product packaging includes a box blank having panels, flaps, creases, and cuts. An intersection of multiple creases and a cut defines an unfolded corner of the box blank. The product packaging also includes a corner protector attachable to the box blank adjacent to the unfolded corner. The corner protector includes a primary panel, a first leg panel, and a second leg panel that are arranged in a non-linear configuration. A packaging system includes a conveyor system with a gap therein, a corner protector placement mechanism for placing corner protectors on the box blank, and a transfer mechanism for positioning to-be-packaged item on the box blank. The gap allows for the box blank and to-be-packaged item to pass at least partially therethrough and facilitates folding of the box blank at least partially around the to-be-packaged item.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 81/05 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
• B65B 43/52 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up stateFeeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging positionLocating containers or receptacles at the filling positionSupporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using roller-ways or endless conveyors
• B65B 55/00 - Preserving, protecting or purifying packages or package contents in association with packaging

Abstract

A product packaging includes a box blank having panels, flaps, creases, and cuts. An intersection of multiple creases and a cut defines an unfolded corner of the box blank. The product packaging also includes a corner protector attachable to the box blank adjacent to the unfolded corner. The corner protector includes a primary panel, a first leg panel, and a second leg panel that are arranged in a non-linear configuration. A packaging system includes a conveyor system with a gap therein, a corner protector placement mechanism for placing corner protectors on the box blank, and a transfer mechanism for positioning to-be-packaged item on the box blank. The gap allows for the box blank and to-be-packaged item to pass at least partially therethrough and facilitates folding of the box blank at least partially around the to-be-packaged item.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 81/05 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
• B65D 81/03 - Wrappers or envelopes with shock-absorbing properties, e.g. bubble films
• B65D 81/127 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents using rigid or semi-rigid sheets of shock-absorbing material
• B65D 81/113 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents using blocks of shock-absorbing material of a shape specially adapted to accommodate contents
• B31D 5/00 - Multiple-step processes for making three-dimensional articles
• B65D 5/44 - Integral, inserted or attached portions forming internal or external fittings

Goods & Services

(1) Packaging machines; packing machines; fully automated packaging system comprised of packaging machines, packing machines, packaging measuring machines, cutting machines, industrial packaging folding machines, packaging assembling machines, automatic industrial labeling machines for applying labels to containers and packaging gluing machines; fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated packaging; fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated packaging for packaging goods; fully automated custom packaging machines for creating custom packaging for products; fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated packaging at the moment when needed for packaging goods; fully automated custom packaging machine that cuts, folds, labels, glues and erects corrugated packaging.

Goods & Services

(1) Packaging machines; packing machines and replacement parts thereof; fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated containers and packaging at the moment when needed for packaging goods; fully automated custom packaging machines for creating custom containers and packaging at the moment when needed for products; fully automated custom packaging machine that cuts, folds, labels, glues and erects corrugated packaging; packaging machines used in order fulfillment; assembly line conveyor machinery used in order fulfillment; machines and machine tools for the cutting and forming of materials used at shop work stations; packaging machines for use in packing lines; packaging machines for use in packing areas and packing stations; cutting machines for packaging; industrial packaging folding machines; packaging machines, namely, custom automated gluing machines; fully automated custom packaging machine that groups products for packaging, measures size of goods for packaging, cuts, folds, labels and seals packaging sheet material; fully automated custom packaging machines for creating custom packaging around product; cutting machines; punching machines. (2) Downloadable and recorded packaging operating system software for use in managing work stations and packaging assistance machines; downloadable and recorded packaging operating system software for use in work stations; downloadable and recorded custom software for packaging process flow for manufacturing process control; downloadable and recorded custom software for tracking and managing flow of custom boxes and packaging; downloadable and recorded software for engaging and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services for packaging process flow; downloadable and recorded computer software for inventory management; downloadable and recorded computer software for order fulfillment; downloadable and recorded computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating packaging process flow; downloadable and recorded custom packaging operating system software for use in managing stand-alone and network packaging optimization operations and production; downloadable and recorded custom software for orchestrating activity flow within warehouses and distribution centers; custom downloadable and recorded software for ordering custom boxes and packaging; custom downloadable and recorded software for tracking custom box packaging inventory needs of others; downloadable and recorded computer software for engaging and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services; downloadable and recorded computer software for payment processing and tracking; downloadable and recorded computer e-commerce software to allow users to perform electronic business transactions via an electronic or optical communications network; downloadable and recorded location-based computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services relating to the location, movement, proximity, and delivery of inventory and packages; downloadable and recorded computer software for use in managing cartoning operations and production. (3) Envelopes; envelope papers; corrugated envelopes; single-faced corrugated envelopes; reusable envelopes composed of cardboard; reusable corrugated envelopes; reusable single-faced corrugated envelopes; mailers, namely, mail pouches made of paper, mail pouches made of cardboard, mail pouches made of corrugated cardboard; mail or shipping pouches made of paper and cardboard; containers for mailing, namely, boxes, pouches, and envelopes made of paper and cardboard; paper envelopes for packaging; cardboard envelopes for packaging; corrugated cardboard envelopes for packaging; padded paper and cardboard envelopes for mailing or packaging; paper pouches for mailing and packaging; cardboard pouches for mailing and packaging; corrugated paper; corrugated cardboard; continuous sheet paper and sheet paper, recycled paper, packing materials made of recycled paper, corrugated paper, corrugated fiberboard; continuous corrugated cardboard; paper; recycled paper; packaging materials, namely, packaging containers of cardboard; continuous corrugated board. (1) Providing consumer product information about corrugated cardboard to help consumers make purchasing decisions, via the global communications network; inventory management and inventory tracking services for business inventory purposes in the field of custom packaging boxes and packaging goods; administrative processing of purchase orders for custom packaging boxes and packaging goods; on-line ordering services for custom packaging boxes and packaging goods; online ordering services for custom made boxes and packaging supplies via website; retail store services featuring boxes and packaging supplies; online retail store services featuring custom made boxes and packaging supplies; inventory management and control services, namely, replenishing and resetting items for sale in the field of custom made boxes and packaging goods; providing business efficiency optimization consulting services in the field of material handling. (2) Installation and maintenance of packaging machine system hardware for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; installation and maintenance of packing or wrapping machines and apparatus used in order fulfillment; installation and maintenance of packaging machine system hardware for others to operate and manage packing lines; installation and maintenance of packaging machine system hardware for others to operate and manage packing stations; installation and maintenance of packing or custom packaging machines and apparatus; consultancy relating to the installation of packaging machine system hardware for use in the field of material handling; rental of machines for the custom manufacture of correctly sized corrugated containers out of corrugated board for others; lease of machines for the custom manufacture of correctly sized corrugated containers out of corrugated board for others; lease and rental, of machines for producing corrugated containers at the moment when needed for packaging goods. (3) Rental of packaging machines; providing consulting in the field of packaging of goods; providing consulting in the field of automated packaging systems; custom made box and packaging delivery services; distribution services, namely, delivery of machines for producing corrugated containers at the moment when needed for packaging goods. (4) Custom manufacture of corrugated packaging at the moment when needed out of corrugated fiberboard; custom manufacture of corrugated packaging at the moment when needed out of corrugated fiberboard; custom manufacture of correctly sized corrugated containers at the moment when needed out of fanfold corrugated board for others; custom manufacture of cardboard and corrugated boxes to the order and specification of others; custom manufacture of corrugated packaging out of corrugated fiberboard; providing manufacturing process consulting services in the field of customized product packaging solutions. (5) Design, development and engineering of custom packaging hardware and software; technological consulting services in the field of custom packaging systems, namely, consulting on the design, development and engineering of computer hardware and software for use in the field of custom packaging systems; development and implementation of software, hardware and technology solutions for the purpose of providing custom packaging systems; consulting services, namely, designing, creating, engineering, implementing and maintaining of software for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; design of computer hardware for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; providing consulting in the field of material handling, namely, packaging design consulting services featuring efficiently optimized packaging design for use in the field of material handling; providing computer and computer software consulting and computer services in the nature of integration in the field of material handling; providing online, non-downloadable cloud-based computer software for use in creating custom corrugated box designs; providing online, non-downloadable computer software for use in creating custom corrugated box designs; providing online, non-downloadable computer software for designing boxes and box templates; engineering services in the field of packaging machines and packaging systems; providing online non-downloadable software which allows a user to order and schedule delivery of custom boxes and packaging; providing online, non-downloadable software for inventory management; providing an online, non-downloadable location-based computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services relating to the location, movement, proximity and delivery of inventory and packages; providing online, non-downloadable computer software for use in managing cartoning operations and production.

Goods & Services

Downloadable cloud-based software for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; downloadable cloud-based dimensioning software for use in capturing, saving and storing product attributes for use in managing cartoning operations and production; downloadable cloud-based cartonization software for use in automating, customizing, and managing operations and production; downloadable cloud-based dimensioning software for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; downloadable cloud-based platform software for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; downloadable cloud-based software for use in process flow optimization; downloadable cloud-based software for managing, tracking, and reporting performance of cartoning operations for use optimizing productivity, quality, and efficiency; downloadable cloud-based software for use orchestrating, prioritizing, and scaling box production according to demand; downloadable cloud-based software for providing an on-line database in the field of transaction processing to upload transactional data, provide statistical analysis, and produce notifications and reports; downloadable cloud-based software for connecting, operating, customizing, and managing networked packaging machines and equipment; downloadable cloud-based automation software, namely, software to integrate packaging machine operations; downloadable cloud-based software for inventory management; downloadable cloud-based software, namely, management system software for updating custom inventory fields and properties; downloadable cloud-based software for collecting, analyzing, organizing data, and reporting packaging machine operations, production, usage, rates, and efficiency reports; downloadable cloud-based software for analyzing and reporting dimensions and weight of inventory to be packaged and communicating data to management system, packaging machines, and equipment; downloadable cloud-based software for analyzing and reporting dimensions and weight of inventory and communicating data to management system; downloadable cloud-based packaging operating system software for use in managing work stations and packaging assistance machines; downloadable cloud-based packaging operating system for use in work stations; downloadable cloud-based custom software for packaging process flow; downloadable cloud-based custom software for flow of custom boxes and packaging; downloadable cloud-based software for engaging and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services for packaging process flow; downloadable cloud-based software for inventory management; downloadable cloud-based software for order fulfillment; downloadable cloud-based software for engaging, managing, and coordinating packaging process flow; downloadable cloud-based packaging operating system software for use in managing stand-alone and network packaging optimization operations and production; downloadable cloud-based software for orchestrating activity flow within warehouses and distribution centers; custom downloadable cloud-based software for ordering custom boxes and packaging; custom downloadable cloud-based software for tracking custom box packaging inventory needs of others; downloadable cloud-based software for engaging and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services; downloadable cloud-based software for payment processing and tracking; downloadable cloud-based e-commerce software to allow users to perform electronic business transactions via an electronic or optical communications network; downloadable cloud-based software for engaging, managing, and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services relating to the location, movement, proximity, and delivery of inventory and packages; downloadable multimedia file containing artwork, text, audio, video, and internet web links relating to cloud-based software for automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; downloadable multimedia file containing artwork, text, audio, video, and internet web links relating to automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production. Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for providing an on-line database in the field of transaction processing to upload transactional data, provide statistical analysis, and produce notifications and reports; providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for connecting, operating, customizing, and managing networked packaging machines and equipment in the internet of things (IOT); providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based automation software, namely, software to integrate packaging machine operations; providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for inventory management; providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based management system software for updating custom inventory fields and properties; providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based cartonization software for use in automating, customizing, and managing operations and production; providing temporary use of non-downloadable dimensioning software for use in capturing, saving and storing product attributes for use in managing cartoning operations and production; providing temporary use of non-downloadable dimensioning software for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based platform software for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for use in process flow optimization; providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for managing, tracking, and reporting performance of cartoning operations for use optimizing productivity, quality, and efficiency; providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for use orchestrating, prioritizing, and scaling box production according to demand; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for collecting, analyzing, organizing data, and reporting packaging machine operations, production, usage, rates, and efficiency reports; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for analyzing and reporting dimensions and weight of inventory to be packaged and communicating data to management system, packaging machines, and equipment; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for analyzing and reporting dimensions and weight of inventory and communicating data to management system; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for use in automating, customizing, and managing operations and production; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for use in capturing, saving and storing product attributes for use in managing cartoning operations and production; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring platform software for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for use in process flow optimization; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for managing, tracking, and reporting performance of cartoning operations for use optimizing productivity, quality, and efficiency; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for use orchestrating, prioritizing, and scaling box production according to demand; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring software platforms for collecting, analyzing, organizing data, and reporting packaging machine operations, production, usage, rates, and efficiency reports; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring software platforms for capturing, saving and storing product attributes for use in managing cartoning operations and production; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring software platforms for analyzing and reporting dimensions and weight of inventory to be packaged and communicating data to management system, packaging machines, and equipment; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring software platforms for analyzing and reporting dimensions and weight of inventory and communicating data to management system; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring software platforms for use in automating, customizing, and managing operations and production; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring software platforms for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring software platforms for use in process flow optimization; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring software platforms for managing, tracking, and reporting performance of cartoning operations for use optimizing productivity, quality, and efficiency; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring software platforms for use orchestrating, prioritizing, and scaling box production according to demand; design, development and engineering of custom packaging hardware and software; technological consulting services in the field of custom packaging systems, namely, design, development and engineering of computer hardware and software; development and implementation of software, hardware and technology solutions for the purpose of providing custom packaging systems; consulting services, namely, designing, creating, engineering, implementing and maintaining of software for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; design of computer hardware for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; providing consulting in the field of material handling, namely, packaging design consulting services featuring integration and efficiency optimization services in the field of material handling; providing computer and software consulting and integration services in the field of material handling; providing online, non-downloadable cloud-based software for use in creating custom corrugated box designs; providing online, non-downloadable cloud-based software for use in creating custom corrugated box designs; providing online, non-downloadable cloud-based software for designing boxes and box templates; engineering services in the field of packaging machines and packaging systems; providing a secure electronic online system featuring technology which allows a user to order and schedule delivery of custom boxes and packaging; providing online, non-downloadable cloud-based software for inventory management; providing an online, non-downloadable cloud-based computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services relating to the location, movement, proximity and delivery of inventory and packages; providing online, non-downloadable cloud-based software for use in managing cartooning operations and production.

Abstract

Systems and methods for folding and retaining upper flaps of a box are disclosed. The system includes a conveyor system configured to advance the box at least partially through the system. A flap folding assembly is configured to fold the upper flaps of the box to an open or outwardly folded configuration. The upper flaps are folded outwardly and down towards outer sidewall surfaces of the box in the folded configuration. A bander assembly is configured to apply a band or other restraint to the upper flaps of the box to retain the upper flaps in the folded configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31B 50/72 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by applying and securing strips or sheets
• B31B 50/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs
• B31B 50/81 - Forming or attaching accessories, e.g. opening devices, closures or tear strings
• B31B 50/88 - PrintingEmbossing

Abstract

A machine for forming packing templates includes a infeed mechanism that can feed multiple feeds of sheet material into the machine without repositioning the infeed mechanism or forming creases or bends in the sheet material. The machine also includes a separation and cutting systems with one or more cutting tables and biased knives that cut the sheet material packaging templates. The machine also includes creasing roller(s) that forms creases in the sheet material. The machine also includes a system for reducing or eliminating the impact of irregularities in the sheet material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31B 50/00 - Making rigid or semi-rigid containers, e.g. boxes or cartons
• B26D 7/00 - Details of apparatus for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
• B26D 7/26 - Means for mounting or adjusting the cutting memberMeans for adjusting the stroke of the cutting member
• B31B 50/04 - Feeding sheets or blanks
• B31B 50/20 - Cutting sheets or blanks
• B31B 50/56 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs by rotary members co-operating with blades
• B65B 43/24 - Breaking creases to facilitate setting-up cartons
• B65B 43/52 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up stateFeeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging positionLocating containers or receptacles at the filling positionSupporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using roller-ways or endless conveyors

Abstract

A conveyor system includes a rail having one or more channels therein and one or more sleds operatively associated with the rail. A sled can include a body and one or more wheels mounted on the body and configured to move through the one or more channels in the rail. A sled can also include a holding device connected to the body. The holding device can be configured to engage a packaging container to move the packaging container along the rail. Multiple sleds can be used to secure a packaging container therebetween and move the packaging container along the rail. The conveyor system may also include a queue system that dynamically moves packaging containers to packaging stations.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 35/06 - Mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for comprising a load-carrier moving along a path, e.g. a closed path, and adapted to be engaged by any one of a series of traction elements spaced along the path
• B65G 43/08 - Control devices operated by article or material being fed, conveyed, or discharged

Abstract

Customized boxes for packaging one or more items therein can have item placement indicia printed, applied, or projected thereon. The boxes can include a plurality of side wall panels and a plurality of flaps extending from the plurality of sidewall panels. The plurality of flaps can be configured to form top and bottom surfaces of the customized boxes. The item placement indicia can be printed, applied, or projected on an interior surface of one or more of the side wall panels. The item placement indicia represent desired placements for the one or more items to be packaged in the customized boxes.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
• B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes

Abstract

A system for packaging one or more items includes an order arrangement station where the one or more items can be arranged into a stack with a desired configuration. A dimensioning mechanism determines the outer dimensions of the stack and a converting assembly creates a box template that when erected forms a box that is custom sized to the dimensions of the stack. A crowder assembly holds and maintains the stack in the desired configuration while the box template is at least partially folded around the stack. The box template is secured around the stack in the form of a box.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes
• B65B 11/00 - Wrapping, e.g. partially or wholly enclosing, articles or quantities of material, in strips, sheets or blanks, of flexible material
• B65B 35/50 - Stacking one article, or group of articles, upon another before packaging
• B65B 49/08 - Reciprocating or oscillating folders
• B65B 51/04 - Applying separate sealing or securing members, e.g. clips

Goods & Services

(1) Downloadable cloud-based software for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; downloadable cloud-based dimensioning software for use in capturing, saving and storing product attributes for use in managing cartoning operations and production; downloadable cloud-based cartonization software for use in automating, customizing, and managing operations and production; downloadable cloud-based dimensioning software for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; downloadable cloud-based platform software for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; downloadable cloud-based software for use in process flow optimization; downloadable cloud-based software for managing, tracking, and reporting performance of cartoning operations for use optimizing productivity, quality, and efficiency; downloadable cloud-based software for use orchestrating, prioritizing, and scaling box production according to demand; downloadable cloud-based software for providing an on-line database in the field of transaction processing to upload transactional data, provide statistical analysis, and produce notifications and reports; downloadable cloud-based software for connecting, operating, customizing, and managing networked packaging machines and equipment; downloadable cloud-based automation software, namely, software to integrate packaging machine operations; downloadable cloud-based software for inventory management; downloadable cloud-based software, namely, management system software for updating custom inventory fields and properties; downloadable cloud-based software for collecting, analyzing, organizing data, and reporting packaging machine operations, production, usage, rates, and efficiency reports; downloadable cloud-based software for analyzing and reporting dimensions and weight of inventory to be packaged and communicating data to management system, packaging machines, and equipment; downloadable cloud-based software for analyzing and reporting dimensions and weight of inventory and communicating data to management system; downloadable cloud-based packaging operating system software for use in managing work stations and packaging assistance machines; downloadable cloud-based packaging operating system for use in work stations; downloadable cloud-based custom software for packaging process flow; downloadable cloud-based custom software for flow of custom boxes and packaging; downloadable cloud-based software for engaging and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services for packaging process flow; downloadable cloud-based software for inventory management; downloadable cloud-based software for order fulfillment; downloadable cloud-based software for engaging, managing, and coordinating packaging process flow; downloadable cloud-based packaging operating system software for use in managing stand-alone and network packaging optimization operations and production; downloadable cloud-based software for orchestrating activity flow within warehouses and distribution centers; custom downloadable cloud-based software for ordering custom boxes and packaging; custom downloadable cloud-based software for tracking custom box packaging inventory needs of others; downloadable cloud-based software for engaging and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services; downloadable cloud-based software for payment processing and tracking; downloadable cloud-based e-commerce software to allow users to perform electronic business transactions via an electronic or optical communications network; downloadable cloud-based software for engaging, managing, and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services relating to the location, movement, proximity, and delivery of inventory and packages; downloadable multimedia file containing artwork, text, audio, video, and internet web links relating to cloud-based software for automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; downloadable multimedia file containing artwork, text, audio, video, and internet web links relating to automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production. (1) Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for providing an on-line database in the field of transaction processing to upload transactional data, provide statistical analysis, and produce notifications and reports; providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for connecting, operating, customizing, and managing networked packaging machines and equipment in the internet of things (IOT); providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based automation software, namely, software to integrate packaging machine operations; providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for inventory management; providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based management system software for updating custom inventory fields and properties; providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based cartonization software for use in automating, customizing, and managing operations and production; providing temporary use of non-downloadable dimensioning software for use in capturing, saving and storing product attributes for use in managing cartoning operations and production; providing temporary use of non-downloadable dimensioning software for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based platform software for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for use in process flow optimization; providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for managing, tracking, and reporting performance of cartoning operations for use optimizing productivity, quality, and efficiency; providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for use orchestrating, prioritizing, and scaling box production according to demand; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for collecting, analyzing, organizing data, and reporting packaging machine operations, production, usage, rates, and efficiency reports; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for analyzing and reporting dimensions and weight of inventory to be packaged and communicating data to management system, packaging machines, and equipment; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for analyzing and reporting dimensions and weight of inventory and communicating data to management system; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for use in automating, customizing, and managing operations and production; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for use in capturing, saving and storing product attributes for use in managing cartoning operations and production; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring platform software for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for use in process flow optimization; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for managing, tracking, and reporting performance of cartoning operations for use optimizing productivity, quality, and efficiency; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for use orchestrating, prioritizing, and scaling box production according to demand; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring software platforms for collecting, analyzing, organizing data, and reporting packaging machine operations, production, usage, rates, and efficiency reports; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring software platforms for capturing, saving and storing product attributes for use in managing cartoning operations and production; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring software platforms for analyzing and reporting dimensions and weight of inventory to be packaged and communicating data to management system, packaging machines, and equipment; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring software platforms for analyzing and reporting dimensions and weight of inventory and communicating data to management system; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring software platforms for use in automating, customizing, and managing operations and production; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring software platforms for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring software platforms for use in process flow optimization; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring software platforms for managing, tracking, and reporting performance of cartoning operations for use optimizing productivity, quality, and efficiency; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring software platforms for use orchestrating, prioritizing, and scaling box production according to demand; design, development and engineering of custom packaging hardware and software; technological consulting services in the field of custom packaging systems, namely, design, development and engineering of computer hardware and software; development and implementation of software, hardware and technology solutions for the purpose of providing custom packaging systems; consulting services, namely, designing, creating, engineering, implementing and maintaining of software for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; design of computer hardware for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; providing consulting in the field of material handling, namely, packaging design consulting services featuring integration and efficiency optimization services in the field of material handling; providing computer and software consulting and integration services in the field of material handling; providing online, non-downloadable cloud-based software for use in creating custom corrugated box designs; providing online, non-downloadable cloud-based software for use in creating custom corrugated box designs; providing online, non-downloadable cloud-based software for designing boxes and box templates; engineering services in the field of packaging machines and packaging systems; providing a secure electronic online system featuring technology which allows a user to order and schedule delivery of custom boxes and packaging; providing online, non-downloadable cloud-based software for inventory management; providing an online, non-downloadable cloud-based computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services relating to the location, movement, proximity and delivery of inventory and packages; providing online, non-downloadable cloud-based software for use in managing cartooning operations and production.

Abstract

A system that converts sheet material into packaging templates includes a converting assembly that performs conversion functions, such as cutting, creasing, and scoring, on the sheet material as the sheet material moves through the converting machine in a first direction. The converting assembly may be mounted on a frame such that the converting assembly is elevated above a support surface. One or more longhead converting tools performs conversion functions on the sheet material in a first direction and a crosshead converting tool performs conversion functions on the sheet material in a second direction in order to create packaging templates.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31B 50/14 - Cutting, e.g. perforating, punching, slitting or trimming
• B26D 1/18 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member moving about an axis with a circular cutting member, e.g. disc cutter rotating about a movable axis mounted on a movable carriage
• B26D 7/26 - Means for mounting or adjusting the cutting memberMeans for adjusting the stroke of the cutting member
• B26D 9/00 - Cutting apparatus combined with punching or perforating apparatus or with dissimilar cutting apparatus
• B31B 50/20 - Cutting sheets or blanks
• B65H 29/52 - Stationary guides or smoothers
• B26D 3/08 - Making a superficial cut in the surface of the work without removal of material, e.g. scoring, incising
• B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
• B26D 7/00 - Details of apparatus for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
• B26F 1/00 - PerforatingPunchingCutting-outStamping-outApparatus therefor
• B31B 50/25 - Surface scoring

Goods & Services

Providing consumer product information about corrugated cardboard to help consumers make purchasing decisions, via the global communications network; inventory management and inventory tracking services for business inventory purposes in the field of custom packaging boxes and packaging goods; order fulfillment services for custom packaging boxes and packaging goods; on-line ordering services for custom packaging boxes and packaging goods; providing a website for ordering custom made boxes and packaging supplies; retail store services featuring boxes and packaging supplies; online retail store services featuring custom made boxes and packaging supplies; shelf stocking being product merchandising for others, namely, replenishing and resetting being inventory display and shelf arrangement of items for sale for others in the field of custom made boxes and packaging goods; providing business efficiency optimization consulting services in the field of material handling Packaging machines; Packing machines and replacement parts thereof; Fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated containers and packaging at the moment when needed for packaging goods; Fully automated custom packaging machines for creating custom containers and packaging at the moment when needed for products; Fully automated custom packaging machine that cuts, folds, labels, glues and erects corrugated packaging; Packaging machines used in order fulfillment; Assembly line conveyor machinery used in order fulfillment; Machines and machine tools for the cutting and forming of materials used at shop work stations; Packaging machines for use in packing lines; Packaging machines for use in packing areas and packing stations; Cutting machines for packaging; Industrial packaging folding machines; packaging machines, namely, custom automated gluing machines; fully automated custom packaging machine that groups products for packaging, measures size of goods for packaging, cuts, folds, labels and seals packaging sheet material; Fully automated custom packaging machines for creating custom packaging around product; cutting machines; punching machines Custom manufacture of corrugated packaging at the moment when needed out of corrugated fiberboard; product as a Service, namely, custom manufacturing of corrugated packaging for custom packaging systems; custom manufacture of correctly sized corrugated containers at the moment when needed out of fanfold corrugated board for others; rental of machines for the custom manufacture of correctly sized corrugated containers out of corrugated board for others; lease of machines for the custom manufacture of correctly sized corrugated containers out of corrugated board for others; custom manufacture of cardboard and corrugated boxes to the order and specification of others; custom manufacture of corrugated packaging out of corrugated fiberboard; lease and rental, of machines for producing corrugated containers at the moment when needed for packaging goods; providing manufacturing process consulting services in the field of customized product packaging solutions Downloadable and recorded packaging operating system software for use in managing work stations and packaging assistance machines; downloadable and recorded packaging operating system software for use in work stations; downloadable and recorded custom software for packaging process flow for manufacturing process control; downloadable and recorded custom software for tracking and managing flow of custom boxes and packaging; downloadable and recorded software for engaging and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services for packaging process flow; downloadable and recorded computer software for inventory management; downloadable and recorded computer software for order fulfillment; downloadable and recorded computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating packaging process flow; downloadable and recorded custom packaging operating system software for use in managing stand-alone and network packaging optimization operations and production; downloadable and recorded custom software for orchestrating activity flow within warehouses and distribution centers; custom downloadable and recorded software for ordering custom boxes and packaging; custom downloadable and recorded software for tracking custom box packaging inventory needs of others; downloadable and recorded computer software for engaging and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services; downloadable and recorded location-based computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services relating to the location, movement, proximity, and delivery of inventory and packages; downloadable and recorded computer software for use in managing cartoning operations and production; all the foregoing for use within the packaging and custom box industry Envelopes; envelope papers; corrugated envelopes; single-faced corrugated envelopes; reusable envelopes composed of cardboard; reusable corrugated envelopes; reusable single-faced corrugated envelopes; mailers, namely, mail pouches made of paper, mail pouches made of cardboard, mail pouches made of corrugated cardboard; mail or shipping pouches made of paper and cardboard; containers for mailing, namely, boxes, pouches, and envelopes made of paper and cardboard; paper envelopes for packaging; cardboard envelopes for packaging; corrugated cardboard envelopes for packaging; padded paper and cardboard envelopes for mailing or packaging; paper pouches for mailing and packaging; cardboard pouches for mailing and packaging; corrugated paper; corrugated cardboard; continuous sheet paper and sheet paper, recycled paper, packing materials made of recycled paper, corrugated paper, corrugated fiberboard; continuous corrugated cardboard; paper; recycled paper; packaging materials, namely, packaging containers of cardboard; continuous corrugated board Installation and maintenance of packaging machine system hardware for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; installation and maintenance of packing or wrapping machines and apparatus used in order fulfillment; installation and maintenance of packaging machine system hardware for others to operate and manage packing lines; installation and maintenance of packaging machine system hardware for others to operate and manage packing stations; installation and maintenance of packing or custom packaging machines and apparatus; consultancy relating to the installation of packaging machine system hardware for use in the field of material handling Product as a Service services, namely, rental of packaging machines; providing consulting in the field of packaging of goods; providing consulting in the field of automated packaging systems; custom made box and packaging delivery services; distribution services, namely, delivery of machines for producing corrugated containers at the moment when needed for packaging goods Design, development and engineering of custom packaging hardware and software; technological consulting services in the field of custom packaging systems, namely, consulting on the design, development and engineering of computer hardware and software for use in the field of custom packaging systems; development and implementation of software, hardware and technology solutions for the purpose of providing custom packaging systems; consulting services, namely, designing, creating, engineering, implementing and maintaining of software for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; design of computer hardware for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; providing consulting in the field of material handling, namely, packaging design consulting services featuring efficiently optimized packaging design for use in the field of material handling; providing computer technology and computer software consulting and computer services in the nature of integration of computer systems and networks, all of the foregoing in the field of material handling; providing online, non-downloadable cloud-based computer software for use in creating custom corrugated box designs; providing online, non-downloadable computer software for use in creating custom corrugated box designs; providing online, non-downloadable computer software for designing boxes and box templates; engineering services in the field of packaging machines and packaging systems; providing a secure electronic online system featuring technology which allows a user to order and schedule delivery of custom boxes and packaging; providing online, non-downloadable software for inventory management; providing an online, non-downloadable location-based computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services relating to the location, movement, proximity and delivery of inventory and packages; providing online, non-downloadable computer software for use in managing cartoning operations and production

Goods & Services

Providing consumer product information about corrugated cardboard to help consumers make purchasing decisions, via the global communications network; inventory management and inventory tracking services for business inventory purposes in the field of custom packaging boxes and packaging goods; order fulfillment services for custom packaging boxes and packaging goods; on-line ordering services for custom packaging boxes and packaging goods; providing a website for ordering custom made boxes and packaging supplies; retail store services featuring boxes and packaging supplies; online retail store services featuring custom made boxes and packaging supplies; shelf stocking being product merchandising for others, namely, replenishing and resetting being inventory display and shelf arrangement of items for sale for others in the field of custom made boxes and packaging goods; providing business efficiency optimization consulting services in the field of material handling Packaging machines; Packing machines and replacement parts thereof; Fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated containers and packaging at the moment when needed for packaging goods; Fully automated custom packaging machines for creating custom containers and packaging at the moment when needed for products; Fully automated custom packaging machine that cuts, folds, labels, glues and erects corrugated packaging; Packaging machines used in order fulfillment; Assembly line conveyor machinery used in order fulfillment; Machines and machine tools for the cutting and forming of materials used at shop work stations; Packaging machines for use in packing lines; Packaging machines for use in packing areas and packing stations; Cutting machines for packaging; Industrial packaging folding machines; packaging machines, namely, custom automated gluing machines; fully automated custom packaging machine that groups products for packaging, measures size of goods for packaging, cuts, folds, labels and seals packaging sheet material; Fully automated custom packaging machines for creating custom packaging around product; cutting machines; punching machines Custom manufacture of corrugated packaging at the moment when needed out of corrugated fiberboard; product as a Service, namely, custom manufacturing of corrugated packaging for custom packaging systems; custom manufacture of correctly sized corrugated containers at the moment when needed out of fanfold corrugated board for others; rental of machines for the custom manufacture of correctly sized corrugated containers out of corrugated board for others; lease of machines for the custom manufacture of correctly sized corrugated containers out of corrugated board for others; custom manufacture of cardboard and corrugated boxes to the order and specification of others; custom manufacture of corrugated packaging out of corrugated fiberboard; lease and rental, of machines for producing corrugated containers at the moment when needed for packaging goods; providing manufacturing process consulting services in the field of customized product packaging solutions Downloadable and recorded packaging operating system software for use in managing work stations and packaging assistance machines; downloadable and recorded packaging operating system software for use in work stations; downloadable and recorded custom software for packaging process flow for manufacturing process control; downloadable and recorded custom software for tracking and managing flow of custom boxes and packaging; downloadable and recorded software for engaging and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services for packaging process flow; downloadable and recorded computer software for inventory management; downloadable and recorded computer software for order fulfillment; downloadable and recorded computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating packaging process flow; downloadable and recorded custom packaging operating system software for use in managing stand-alone and network packaging optimization operations and production; downloadable and recorded custom software for orchestrating activity flow within warehouses and distribution centers; custom downloadable and recorded software for ordering custom boxes and packaging; custom downloadable and recorded software for tracking custom box packaging inventory needs of others; downloadable and recorded computer software for engaging and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services; downloadable and recorded location-based computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services relating to the location, movement, proximity, and delivery of inventory and packages; downloadable and recorded computer software for use in managing cartoning operations and production; all the foregoing for use within the packaging and custom box industry Envelopes; envelope papers; corrugated envelopes; single-faced corrugated envelopes; reusable envelopes composed of cardboard; reusable corrugated envelopes; reusable single-faced corrugated envelopes; mailers, namely, mail pouches made of paper, mail pouches made of cardboard, mail pouches made of corrugated cardboard; mail or shipping pouches made of paper and cardboard; containers for mailing, namely, boxes, pouches, and envelopes made of paper and cardboard; paper envelopes for packaging; cardboard envelopes for packaging; corrugated cardboard envelopes for packaging; padded paper and cardboard envelopes for mailing or packaging; paper pouches for mailing and packaging; cardboard pouches for mailing and packaging; corrugated paper; corrugated cardboard; continuous sheet paper and sheet paper, recycled paper, packing materials made of recycled paper, corrugated paper, corrugated fiberboard; continuous corrugated cardboard; paper; recycled paper; packaging materials, namely, packaging containers of cardboard; continuous corrugated board Installation and maintenance of packaging machine system hardware for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; installation and maintenance of packing or wrapping machines and apparatus used in order fulfillment; installation and maintenance of packaging machine system hardware for others to operate and manage packing lines; installation and maintenance of packaging machine system hardware for others to operate and manage packing stations; installation and maintenance of packing or custom packaging machines and apparatus; consultancy relating to the installation of packaging machine system hardware for use in the field of material handling Product as a Service services, namely, rental of packaging machines; providing consulting in the field of packaging of goods; providing consulting in the field of automated packaging systems; custom made box and packaging delivery services; distribution services, namely, delivery of machines for producing corrugated containers at the moment when needed for packaging goods Design, development and engineering of custom packaging hardware and software; technological consulting services in the field of custom packaging systems, namely, consulting on the design, development and engineering of computer hardware and software for use in the field of custom packaging systems; development and implementation of software, hardware and technology solutions for the purpose of providing custom packaging systems; consulting services, namely, designing, creating, engineering, implementing and maintaining of software for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; design of computer hardware for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; providing consulting in the field of material handling, namely, packaging design consulting services featuring efficiently optimized packaging design for use in the field of material handling; providing computer technology and computer software consulting and computer services in the nature of integration of computer systems and networks, all of the foregoing in the field of material handling; providing online, non-downloadable cloud-based computer software for use in creating custom corrugated box designs; providing online, non-downloadable computer software for use in creating custom corrugated box designs; providing online, non-downloadable computer software for designing boxes and box templates; engineering services in the field of packaging machines and packaging systems; providing a secure electronic online system featuring technology which allows a user to order and schedule delivery of custom boxes and packaging; providing online, non-downloadable software for inventory management; providing an online, non-downloadable location-based computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services relating to the location, movement, proximity and delivery of inventory and packages; providing online, non-downloadable computer software for use in managing cartoning operations and production

Abstract

A method for estimating tightly enclosing bounding boxes by a computing system includes: controlling a scanning system including one or more depth cameras to capture visual information of the scene including one or more objects; detecting the one or more objects of the scene based on the visual information; singulating each the one or more objects from the frame of the scene to generate one or more 3D models corresponding to the one or more objects, the one or more 3D models including a partial 3D model of a corresponding one of the one or more objects; extrapolating a more complete 3D model of the corresponding one of the one or more objects based on the partial 3D model; and estimating a tightly enclosing bounding box of the corresponding one of the one or more objects based on the more complete 3D model.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06T 7/10 - SegmentationEdge detection
• H04N 13/20 - Image signal generators
• G06N 3/084 - Backpropagation, e.g. using gradient descent
• G06T 3/40 - Scaling of whole images or parts thereof, e.g. expanding or contracting
• G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics

Goods & Services

Packaging machines; Packing machines; Fully automated packaging system comprised of packaging machines, packing machines, packaging measuring machines, cutting machines, industrial packaging folding machines, packaging assembling machines, automatic industrial labeling machines for applying labels to containers and packaging gluing machines; Fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated packaging; Fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated packaging for packaging goods; Fully automated custom packaging machines for creating custom packaging for products; Fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated packaging at the moment when needed for packaging goods; Fully automated custom packaging machine that cuts, folds, labels, glues and erects corrugated packaging

Abstract

A box forming machine includes a converter assembly, a fold assembly, and an attachment assembly. The converter assembly converts sheet material into a box template. The fold assembly engages a first end of the box template and moves the first end of the box template to a predetermined position. The attachment assembly engages a second end of the box template and moves the second end of the box template toward and into engagement with the first end of the box template to attach the first and second ends of the box template together.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31B 50/07 - Feeding sheets or blanks by air pressure or suction
• B31B 50/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs
• B31B 50/06 - Feeding sheets or blanks from stacks
• B31B 50/62 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by adhesives
• B31B 50/81 - Forming or attaching accessories, e.g. opening devices, closures or tear strings
• B31B 50/52 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs by reciprocating or oscillating members, e.g. fingers

Abstract

A method for computing dimensions of an object in a scene includes: controlling, by a processor, a depth camera system to capture at least a frame of the scene, the frame including a color image and a depth image arranged in a plurality of pixels; detecting, by the processor, an object in the frame; determining, by the processor, a ground plane in the frame, the object resting on the ground plane; computing, by the processor, a rectangular outline bounding a projection of a plurality of pixels of the object onto the ground plane; computing, by the processor, a height of the object above the ground plane; and outputting, by the processor, computed dimensions of the object in accordance with a length and a width of the rectangular outline and the height.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/10 - SegmentationEdge detection
• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
• G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
• G06T 7/12 - Edge-based segmentation
• G06T 7/187 - SegmentationEdge detection involving region growingSegmentationEdge detection involving region mergingSegmentationEdge detection involving connected component labelling
• G06T 7/50 - Depth or shape recovery
• G06T 7/62 - Analysis of geometric attributes of area, perimeter, diameter or volume
• G06V 20/64 - Three-dimensional objects

Abstract

A method and a system for erecting boxes from box templates of different sizes, said method comprising the steps of: adjusting a size of a frame according to a size of a box template which should be erected; wrapping the box template to be erected around the frame; and separating the frame from the box template.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31B 50/00 - Making rigid or semi-rigid containers, e.g. boxes or cartons
• B65B 43/26 - Opening or distending bagsOpening, erecting, or setting-up boxes, cartons, or carton blanks
• B31B 50/36 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs by continuously feeding the sheets, blanks or webs to stationary members, e.g. plates, ploughs or cores
• B31B 50/62 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by adhesives
• B31B 50/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs
• B65B 11/00 - Wrapping, e.g. partially or wholly enclosing, articles or quantities of material, in strips, sheets or blanks, of flexible material
• B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes

Abstract

A machine for forming packing templates includes a infeed mechanism that can feed multiple feeds of sheet material into the machine without repositioning the infeed mechanism or forming creases or bends in the sheet material. The machine also includes a separation and cutting systems with one or more cutting tables and biased knives that cut the sheet material packaging templates. The machine also includes creasing roller(s) that forms creases in the sheet material. The machine also includes a system for reducing or eliminating the impact of irregularities in the sheet material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31B 50/00 - Making rigid or semi-rigid containers, e.g. boxes or cartons
• B26D 7/00 - Details of apparatus for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
• B26D 7/26 - Means for mounting or adjusting the cutting memberMeans for adjusting the stroke of the cutting member
• B31B 50/04 - Feeding sheets or blanks
• B31B 50/20 - Cutting sheets or blanks
• B31B 50/56 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs by rotary members co-operating with blades
• B65B 43/24 - Breaking creases to facilitate setting-up cartons
• B65B 43/52 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up stateFeeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging positionLocating containers or receptacles at the filling positionSupporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using roller-ways or endless conveyors

Abstract

A converting assembly performs a plurality of conversion functions on sheet material to convert the sheet material into packaging templates. The converting assembly includes a plurality of tool rollers. Each of the tool rollers has one or more conversion tools thereon. The one or more conversion tools on an individual tool roller are configured to perform a subset of the plurality of conversion functions that convert the sheet material into packaging templates.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31B 50/00 - Making rigid or semi-rigid containers, e.g. boxes or cartons
• B31B 50/06 - Feeding sheets or blanks from stacks
• B31B 50/04 - Feeding sheets or blanks

Abstract

Systems and methods for forming corrugated boards are disclosed. The system includes a single face unit configured to form a single face board having a fluted layer and an outer liner. The system also includes a single face buffer configured to store or hold a length of the single face board. The system has a glue station configured to attach a second outer liner to the single face board to form a single wall board. The system also has an ultrasonic unit configured to apply ultrasonic vibrations to the single wall board. The ultrasonic vibrations are configured to remove moisture from the single wall board, activate, heat, and/or dry an adhesive used to attach the fluted layer and the outer liners, and/or cause the fibers of the fluted layer and the outer liners to weave, intertwine, or otherwise stick together.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31F 1/28 - Making webs in which the channel of each corrugation is transverse to the web feed by interengaging toothed cylinders combined with uniting the corrugated webs to flat webs
• B32B 3/28 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer comprising a deformed thin sheet, e.g. corrugated, crumpled
• B32B 29/08 - Corrugated paper or cardboard

Goods & Services

Downloadable cloud-based software for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; Downloadable cloud-based dimensioning software for use in capturing, saving and storing product attributes for use in managing cartoning operations and production; Downloadable cloud-based cartonization software for use in automating, customizing, and managing operations and production; Downloadable cloud-based dimensioning software for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; Downloadable cloud-based software platforms for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; Downloadable cloud-based software for use in process flow optimization for industrial process control; Downloadable cloud-based software for managing, tracking, and reporting performance of cartoning operations for optimizing productivity, quality, and efficiency; Downloadable cloud-based software for orchestrating, prioritizing, and scaling box production according to demand; Downloadable cloud-based software for creating an on-line database in the field of transaction processing to upload transactional data, to analyze statistics, and produce notifications and reports; Downloadable cloud-based software for connecting, operating, customizing, and managing networked packaging machines and equipment; Downloadable cloud-based automation software, namely, software to integrate packaging machine operations; Downloadable cloud-based software for inventory management; Downloadable cloud-based software, namely, management system software for updating custom inventory fields and properties; Downloadable cloud-based software for collecting, analyzing, organizing data, and reporting packaging machine operations, production, usage, rates, and efficiency reports; Downloadable cloud-based software for analyzing and reporting dimensions and weight of inventory to be packaged and communicating data to management system, packaging machines, and equipment; Downloadable cloud-based software for analyzing and reporting dimensions and weight of inventory and communicating data to management system; Downloadable cloud-based packaging operating system software for use in managing work stations and packaging assistance machines; Downloadable cloud-based packaging operating system software for use in work stations; Downloadable cloud-based custom software for packaging process flow for industrial process control; Downloadable cloud-based custom software for tracking, managing the flow of custom boxes and packaging; Downloadable cloud-based software for engaging and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services for packaging process flow; Downloadable cloud-based software for order fulfillment; Downloadable cloud-based software for engaging, managing, and coordinating packaging process flow; Downloadable cloud-based packaging operating system software for use in managing stand-alone and network packaging optimization operations and production; Downloadable cloud-based software for orchestrating activity flow within warehouses and distribution centers; Custom downloadable cloud-based software for ordering custom boxes and packaging; Custom downloadable cloud-based software for tracking custom box packaging inventory needs of others; Downloadable cloud-based software for engaging and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services; Downloadable cloud-based software for payment processing and tracking; Downloadable cloud-based e-commerce software to allow users to perform electronic business transactions via an electronic or optical communications network; Downloadable cloud-based software for engaging, managing, and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services relating to the location, movement, proximity, and delivery of inventory and packages; Downloadable multimedia file containing artwork, text, audio, video, and Internet Web links relating to information about cloud-based software for automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; Downloadable multimedia file containing artwork, text, audio, video, and Internet Web links relating to automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for creating an on-line database in the field of transaction processing to upload transactional data, to analyze statistics, and produce notifications and reports; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for connecting, operating, customizing, and managing networked packaging machines and equipment in the internet of things (IoT); Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based automation software, namely, software to integrate packaging machine operations; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for inventory management; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based management system software for updating custom inventory fields and properties; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based cartonization software for use in automating, customizing, and managing operations and production; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable dimensioning software for use in capturing, saving and storing product attributes for use in managing cartoning operations and production; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable dimensioning software for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software platforms for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for use in process flow optimization for industrial process control; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for managing, tracking, and reporting performance of cartoning operations for optimizing productivity, quality, and efficiency; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for orchestrating, prioritizing, and scaling box production according to demand; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for collecting, analyzing, organizing data, and reporting packaging machine operations, production, usage, rates, and efficiency reports; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for analyzing and reporting dimensions and weight of inventory to be packaged and communicating data to management system, packaging machines, and equipment; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for analyzing and reporting dimensions and weight of inventory and communicating data to management system; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in automating, customizing, and managing operations and production; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in capturing, saving and storing product attributes for use in managing cartoning operations and production; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software platforms for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in process flow optimization for industrial process control; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for managing, tracking, and reporting performance of cartoning operations for optimizing productivity, quality, and efficiency; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for orchestrating, prioritizing, and scaling box production according to demand; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring software platforms for collecting, analyzing, organizing data, and reporting packaging machine operations, production, usage, rates, and efficiency reports; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring software platforms for capturing, saving and storing product attributes for use in managing cartoning operations and production; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring software platforms for analyzing and reporting dimensions and weight of inventory to be packaged and communicating data to management system, packaging machines, and equipment; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring software platforms for analyzing and reporting dimensions and weight of inventory and communicating data to management system; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring software platforms for use in automating, customizing, and managing operations and production; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring software platforms for use in automating, customizing, and managing cartoning operations and production; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring software platforms for use in process flow optimization for industrial process control; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring software platforms for managing, tracking, and reporting performance of cartoning operations for optimizing productivity, quality, and efficiency; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring software platforms for orchestrating, prioritizing, and scaling box production according to demand; Design, development and engineering of custom packaging hardware and software; Technological consulting services in the field of custom packaging systems, namely, consulting on the design, development and engineering of computer hardware and software for use in the field of custom packaging systems; Development and implementation of software, hardware and technology solutions for the purpose of providing custom packaging systems; Consulting services, namely, designing, creating, engineering, implementing and maintaining of software for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; Design of computer hardware for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; Providing consulting in the field of material handling, namely, packaging design consulting services featuring efficiently optimized packaging design for use in the field of material handling; Providing computer software consulting and computer services in the nature of integration of computer software into multiple systems and networks, all for use in the field of material handling; Providing online, non-downloadable cloud-based software for use in creating custom corrugated box designs; Providing online, non-downloadable cloud-based software for designing boxes and box templates; Engineering services in the field of packaging machines and packaging systems; Providing a secure electronic online system featuring technology which allows a user to order and schedule delivery of custom boxes and packaging; Providing online, non-downloadable cloud-based software for inventory management; Providing an online, non-downloadable cloud-based computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services relating to the location, movement, proximity and delivery of inventory and packages; Providing online, non-downloadable cloud-based software for use in managing cartoning operations and production

Abstract

A method for performing automatic visual inspection includes: capturing visual information of an object using a scanning system including a plurality of cameras; extracting, by a computing system including a processor and memory, one or more feature maps from the visual information using one or more feature extractors; classifying, by the computing system, the object by supplying the one or more feature maps to a complex classifier to compute a classification of the object, the complex classifier including: a plurality of simple classifiers, each simple classifier of the plurality of simple classifiers being configured to compute outputs representing a characteristic of the object; and one or more logical operators configured to combine the outputs of the simple classifiers to compute the classification of the object; and outputting, by the computing system, the classification of the object as a result of the automatic visual inspection.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 20/10 - Machine learning using kernel methods, e.g. support vector machines [SVM]
• G06T 7/50 - Depth or shape recovery
• G06T 7/90 - Determination of colour characteristics
• G06N 3/04 - Architecture, e.g. interconnection topology
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06V 30/148 - Segmentation of character regions
• G06F 18/2411 - Classification techniques relating to the classification model, e.g. parametric or non-parametric approaches based on the proximity to a decision surface, e.g. support vector machines
• G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
• G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
• G06V 20/80 - Recognising image objects characterised by unique random patterns

Abstract

A method for generating a three-dimensional (3D) model of an object includes: capturing images of the object from a plurality of viewpoints, the images including color images; generating a 3D model of the object from the images, the 3D model including a plurality of planar patches; for each patch of the planar patches: mapping image regions of the images to the patch, each image region including at least one color vector; and computing, for each patch, at least one minimal color vector among the color vectors of the image regions mapped to the patch; generating a diffuse component of a bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF) for each patch of planar patches of the 3D model in accordance with the at least one minimal color vector computed for each patch; and outputting the 3D model with the BRDF for each patch.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 15/50 - Lighting effects
• G06T 17/20 - Wire-frame description, e.g. polygonalisation or tessellation
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06T 15/04 - Texture mapping
• H04N 13/25 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two or more image sensors with different characteristics other than in their location or field of view, e.g. having different resolutions or colour pickup characteristicsImage signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using image signals from one sensor to control the characteristics of another sensor
• H04N 13/282 - Image signal generators for generating image signals corresponding to three or more geometrical viewpoints, e.g. multi-view systems
• G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation
• H04N 13/111 - Transformation of image signals corresponding to virtual viewpoints, e.g. spatial image interpolation
• H04N 13/15 - Processing image signals for colour aspects of image signals
• H04N 13/271 - Image signal generators wherein the generated image signals comprise depth maps or disparity maps
• H04N 13/257 - Colour aspects
• H04N 13/243 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using three or more 2D image sensors
• H04N 13/133 - Equalising the characteristics of different image components, e.g. their average brightness or colour balance
• H04N 13/254 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras in combination with electromagnetic radiation sources for illuminating objects
• G06T 7/521 - Depth or shape recovery from laser ranging, e.g. using interferometryDepth or shape recovery from the projection of structured light
• G06T 7/593 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images from stereo images
• G06F 18/22 - Matching criteria, e.g. proximity measures
• G06F 18/21 - Design or setup of recognition systems or techniquesExtraction of features in feature spaceBlind source separation
• G06F 18/2413 - Classification techniques relating to the classification model, e.g. parametric or non-parametric approaches based on distances to training or reference patterns
• G06V 10/75 - Organisation of the matching processes, e.g. simultaneous or sequential comparisons of image or video featuresCoarse-fine approaches, e.g. multi-scale approachesImage or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces using context analysisSelection of dictionaries
• G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
• G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks

Abstract

A system for packaging one or more items includes an order arrangement station where the one or more items can be arranged into a stack with a desired configuration. A dimensioning mechanism determines the outer dimensions of the stack and a converting assembly creates a box template that when erected forms a box that is custom sized to the dimensions of the stack. A crowder assembly holds and maintains the stack in the desired configuration while the box template is at least partially folded around the stack. The box template is secured around the stack in the form of a box.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 35/50 - Stacking one article, or group of articles, upon another before packaging
• B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes
• B65B 11/00 - Wrapping, e.g. partially or wholly enclosing, articles or quantities of material, in strips, sheets or blanks, of flexible material
• B65B 49/08 - Reciprocating or oscillating folders
• B65B 51/04 - Applying separate sealing or securing members, e.g. clips

Abstract

A method for estimating tightly enclosing bounding boxes by a computing system includes: controlling a scanning system including one or more depth cameras to capture visual information of the scene including one or more objects; detecting the one or more objects of the scene based on the visual information; singulating each the one or more objects from the frame of the scene to generate one or more 3D models corresponding to the one or more objects, the one or more 3D models including a partial 3D model of a corresponding one of the one or more objects; extrapolating a more complete 3D model of the corresponding one of the one or more objects based on the partial 3D model; and estimating a tightly enclosing bounding box of the corresponding one of the one or more objects based on the more complete 3D model.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06T 7/10 - SegmentationEdge detection
• H04N 13/20 - Image signal generators
• G06N 3/084 - Backpropagation, e.g. using gradient descent
• G06T 3/40 - Scaling of whole images or parts thereof, e.g. expanding or contracting
• G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics

Abstract

A conveyor system includes a rail having one or more channels therein and one or more sleds operatively associated with the rail. A sled can include a body and one or more wheels mounted on the body and configured to move through the one or more channels in the rail. A sled can also include a holding device connected to the body. The holding device can be configured to engage a packaging container to move the packaging container along the rail. Multiple sleds can be used to secure a packaging container therebetween and move the packaging container along the rail. The conveyor system may also include a queue system that dynamically moves packaging containers to packaging stations.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 35/06 - Mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for comprising a load-carrier moving along a path, e.g. a closed path, and adapted to be engaged by any one of a series of traction elements spaced along the path
• B65G 43/08 - Control devices operated by article or material being fed, conveyed, or discharged

Abstract

A keypoint detection system includes: a camera system including at least one camera; and a processor and memory, the processor and memory being configured to: receive an image captured by the camera system; compute a plurality of keypoints in the image using a convolutional neural network including: a first layer implementing a first convolutional kernel; a second layer implementing a second convolutional kernel; an output layer; and a plurality of connections between the first layer and the second layer and between the second layer and the output layer, each of the connections having a corresponding weight stored in the memory; and output the plurality of keypoints of the image computed by the convolutional neural network.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
• G06F 18/214 - Generating training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
• G06F 18/2413 - Classification techniques relating to the classification model, e.g. parametric or non-parametric approaches based on distances to training or reference patterns
• G06N 3/045 - Combinations of networks
• G06N 3/084 - Backpropagation, e.g. using gradient descent
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06T 7/246 - Analysis of motion using feature-based methods, e.g. the tracking of corners or segments
• G06V 10/46 - Descriptors for shape, contour or point-related descriptors, e.g. scale invariant feature transform [SIFT] or bags of words [BoW]Salient regional features
• G06V 10/75 - Organisation of the matching processes, e.g. simultaneous or sequential comparisons of image or video featuresCoarse-fine approaches, e.g. multi-scale approachesImage or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces using context analysisSelection of dictionaries
• G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
• G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
• G06N 3/063 - Physical realisation, i.e. hardware implementation of neural networks, neurons or parts of neurons using electronic means
• H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation

Abstract

A converting machine is used to convert sheet material into packaging templates for assembly into boxes or other packaging. The converting machine includes a converting assembly that performs a transverse conversion function, a longitudinal conversion function, and an angled conversion function on the sheet material to create the packaging templates. The converting machine includes a tool head with a converting instrument. The orientation of the converting instrument is adjustable to enable performance of the angled conversion function and at least one of the longitudinal conversion function and the transverse conversion function.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31D 1/00 - Multiple-step processes for making flat articles
• B31B 50/20 - Cutting sheets or blanks
• B31B 120/30 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers collapsibleConstruction of rigid or semi-rigid containers temporarily collapsed during manufacturing
• B31B 50/25 - Surface scoring
• B31B 50/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs

Goods & Services

Packaging machines; packing machines and replacement parts thereof; fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated containers and packaging at the moment when needed for packaging goods; fully automated custom packaging machines for creating custom containers and packaging at the moment when needed for products; fully automated custom packaging machine that cuts, folds, labels, glues and erects corrugated packaging; packaging machines used in order fulfillment; assembly line conveyor machinery used in order fulfillment; machines and machine tools for the cutting and forming of materials used at shop work stations; packaging machines for use in packing lines; packaging machines for use in packing areas and packing stations; cutting machines for packaging; industrial packaging folding machines; packaging machines, namely, custom automated gluing machines; fully automated custom packaging machine that groups products for packaging, measures size of goods for packaging, cuts, folds, labels and seals packaging sheet material; fully automated custom packaging machines for creating custom packaging around product; cutting machines; punching machines. Downloadable and recorded packaging operating system software for use in managing work stations and packaging assistance machines; downloadable and recorded packaging operating system for use in work stations; downloadable and recorded custom software for packaging process flow; downloadable and recorded custom software for flow of custom boxes and packaging; downloadable and recorded software for engaging and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services for packaging process flow; downloadable and recorded computer software for inventory management; downloadable and recorded computer software for order fulfillment; downloadable and recorded computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating packaging process flow; downloadable and recorded custom packaging operating system software for use in managing stand-alone and network packaging optimization operations and production; downloadable and recorded custom software for orchestrating activity flow within warehouses and distribution centers; custom downloadable and recorded software for ordering custom boxes and packaging; custom downloadable and recorded software for tracking custom box packaging inventory needs of others; downloadable and recorded computer software for engaging and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services; downloadable and recorded computer software for payment processing and tracking; downloadable and recorded computer e-commerce software to allow users to perform electronic business transactions via an electronic or optical communications network; downloadable and recorded location-based computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services relating to the location, movement, proximity, and delivery of inventory and packages; downloadable and recorded computer software for use in managing cartoning operations and production. Envelopes; envelope papers; corrugated envelope; single-faced corrugated envelopes; reusable envelopes; reusable corrugated envelopes; reusable single-faced corrugated envelopes; mailers, namely, mail pouches made of paper, mail pouches made of cardboard, mail pouches made of corrugated cardboard; mail or shipping pouches made of paper and cardboard; containers for mailing, namely, paper and cardboard packaging boxes, pouches, and envelopes made of paper and cardboard; paper envelopes for packaging; cardboard envelopes for packaging; corrugated cardboard envelopes for packaging; padded paper and cardboard envelopes for mailing or packaging; paper pouches for mailing and packaging; cardboard pouches for mailing and packaging; corrugated paper; corrugated cardboard; continuous sheet paper and sheet paper, recycled paper, packing materials made of recycled paper, corrugated paper, corrugated fiberboard; continuous corrugated cardboard; paper; recycled paper; packaging materials, namely, packaging containers of cardboard; continuous corrugated board. Providing consumer product information about corrugated cardboard to help consumers make purchasing decisions, via the global communications network; inventory management and inventory tracking services in the field of custom packaging boxes and packaging goods; order fulfillment services for custom packaging boxes and packaging goods; retail store services featuring boxes and packaging supplies; on-line ordering services for custom packaging boxes and packaging goods; online retail store services featuring custom made boxes and packaging supplies; shelf stocking, namely, replenishing and resetting items for sale for others in the field of custom made boxes and packaging goods. Installation and maintenance of hardware for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; installation and maintenance of packing or wrapping machines and apparatus used in order fulfillment; installation and maintenance of hardware for others to operate and manage packing lines; installation and maintenance of hardware for others to operate and manage packing stations; installation and maintenance of packing or custom packaging machines and apparatus. Product as a service services, namely, rental of packaging machines; providing consulting in the field of packaging of goods; providing consulting in the field of automated packaging systems; custom made box and packaging delivery services; distribution services, namely, delivery of machines for producing corrugated containers at the moment when needed for packaging goods. Custom manufacture of corrugated packaging at the moment when needed out of corrugated fiberboard; product as a service, namely, custom manufacturing of corrugated packaging for custom packaging systems; custom manufacture of correctly sized corrugated containers at the moment when needed out of fanfold corrugated board for others; rental of machines for the custom manufacture of correctly sized corrugated containers out of corrugated board for others; lease of machines for the custom manufacture of correctly sized corrugated containers out of corrugated board for others; custom manufacture of cardboard and corrugated boxes to the order and specification of others; custom manufacture of corrugated packaging out of corrugated fiberboard; lease and rental, of machines for producing corrugated containers at the moment when needed for packaging goods; providing consulting services in the field of customized product packaging solutions. Design, development and engineering of custom packaging hardware and software; technological consulting services in the field of custom packaging systems, namely, design, development and engineering of computer hardware and software; development and implementation of software, hardware and technology solutions for the purpose of providing custom packaging systems; consulting services, namely, designing, creating, engineering, implementing and maintaining of software for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; design of computer hardware for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; providing consulting in the field of material handling, namely, packaging design consulting services featuring integration and efficiency optimization services in the field of material handling; providing computer and software consulting and integration services in the field of material handling; providing online, non-downloadable cloud-based computer software for use in creating custom corrugated box designs; providing online, non-downloadable computer software for use in creating custom corrugated box designs; providing online, non-downloadable computer software for designing boxes and box templates; engineering services in the field of packaging machines and packaging systems; providing a secure electronic online system featuring technology which allows a user to order and schedule delivery of custom boxes and packaging; providing online, non-downloadable software for inventory management; providing an online, non-downloadable location-based computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services relating to the location, movement, proximity and delivery of inventory and packages; providing online, non-downloadable computer software for use in managing cartooning operations and production; hosting a website for ordering custom made boxes and packaging supplies.

Abstract

Embodiments are directed to conveyor systems and methods for controlling induction of items within the conveyor systems. In one scenario, a conveyor control system implements a hardware sensor in a conveyor system to generate sensor readings regarding an operational status of a first zone in an operational environment, where the first zone is an area where orders are fulfilled. The conveyor control system receives sensor data from the hardware sensor of the conveyor system. The sensor data includes feedback information for controlling the conveyor system. The conveyor control system then evaluates the received sensor data to determine which conveyable items are currently in the first zone and, based on the evaluation, induces the conveyable items onto the conveyor for the first zone.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 43/10 - Sequence control of conveyors operating in combination
• B65G 43/08 - Control devices operated by article or material being fed, conveyed, or discharged
• B65G 47/22 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors
• B65G 65/00 - Loading or unloading

Abstract

A computer system for optimizing node and edge selections within a digital graph model accesses a digital graph model of a physical warehouse location. The digital graph model comprises information indicating a location of multiple specific items of inventory among shelves in the physical warehouse location. The computer system identifies a set of orders that each comprise one or more items and an order priority. The computer system then maps each item in each order selected from the set or orders to the multiple nodes within the digital graph model. The computer system identifies a ranking node from the multiple nodes. The computer system then traverses one or more edges that extend from the ranking node to identify a shortest path within the digital graph model to fill a digital model of a picking cart above a packing threshold level.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
• B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
• G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
• G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders

Abstract

A foldable template for forming an envelope includes a central panel, a top glue flap, a bottom glue flap, a first intermediate panel, a second intermediate panel, a first back panel, and a second back panel. The first intermediate panel extends from a first side of the central panel and is separated therefrom by a first curved crease. The second intermediate panel extends from a second side of the central panel and is separated therefrom by a second curved crease. The first back panel extends from the first intermediate panel and is separated therefrom by a third curved crease. The second back panel extends from the second intermediate panel and is separated therefrom by a fourth curved crease.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 5/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
• B65D 25/34 - Coverings or external coatings
• B65D 5/02 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body
• B65D 5/36 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper specially constructed to allow collapsing and re-erecting without disengagement of side or bottom connections
• B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
• B65D 5/50 - Internal supporting or protecting elements for contents

Abstract

Systems and methods for folding and retaining upper flaps of a box are disclosed. The system includes a conveyor system configured to advance the box at least partially through the system. A flap folding assembly is configured to fold the upper flaps of the box to an open or outwardly folded configuration. The upper flaps are folded outwardly and down towards outer sidewall surfaces of the box in the folded configuration. A bander assembly is configured to apply a band or other restraint to the upper flaps of the box to retain the upper flaps in the folded configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31B 50/72 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by applying and securing strips or sheets
• B31B 50/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs
• B31B 50/81 - Forming or attaching accessories, e.g. opening devices, closures or tear strings
• B31B 50/88 - PrintingEmbossing

Abstract

A foldable template for forming an envelope includes a central panel, a top glue flap, a bottom glue flap, a first intermediate panel, a second intermediate panel, a first back panel, and a second back panel. The first intermediate panel extends from a first side of the central panel and is separated therefrom by a first curved crease. The second intermediate panel extends from a second side of the central panel and is separated therefrom by a second curved crease. The first back panel extends from the first intermediate panel and is separated therefrom by a third curved crease. The second back panel extends from the second intermediate panel and is separated therefrom by a fourth curved crease.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 27/14 - Closures using adhesive applied to integral parts, e.g. flaps

Abstract

Systems and methods for folding and retaining upper flaps of a box are disclosed. The system includes a conveyor system configured to advance the box at least partially through the system. A flap folding assembly is configured to fold the upper flaps of the box to an open or outwardly folded configuration. The upper flaps are folded outwardly and down towards outer sidewall surfaces of the box in the folded configuration. A bander assembly is configured to apply a band or other restraint to the upper flaps of the box to retain the upper flaps in the folded configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 43/28 - Opening or distending bagsOpening, erecting, or setting-up boxes, cartons, or carton blanks by grippers co-operating with fixed supports
• B65B 43/26 - Opening or distending bagsOpening, erecting, or setting-up boxes, cartons, or carton blanks
• B65B 43/38 - Opening hinged lids
• B65B 43/00 - Forming, feeding, opening, or setting-up containers or receptacles in association with packaging

Goods & Services

Custom manufacture of corrugated packaging at the moment when needed out of corrugated fiberboard; product as a Service, namely, custom manufacturing of corrugated packaging for custom packaging systems; custom manufacture of correctly sized corrugated containers at the moment when needed out of fanfold corrugated board for others; rental of machines for the custom manufacture of correctly sized corrugated containers out of corrugated board for others; lease of machines for the custom manufacture of correctly sized corrugated containers out of corrugated board for others; custom manufacture of cardboard and corrugated boxes to the order and specification of others; custom manufacture of corrugated packaging out of corrugated fiberboard; lease and rental, of machines for producing corrugated containers at the moment when needed for packaging goods; providing manufacturing process consulting services in the field of customized product packaging solutions Packaging machines; packing machines and replacement parts thereof; fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated containers and packaging at the moment when needed for packaging goods; fully automated custom packaging machines for creating custom containers and packaging at the moment when needed for products; fully automated custom packaging machine that cuts, folds, labels, glues and erects corrugated packaging; packaging machines used in order fulfillment; assembly line conveyor machinery used in order fulfillment; machines and machine tools for the cutting and forming of materials used at shop work stations; packaging machines for use in packing lines; packaging machines for use in packing areas and packing stations; cutting machines for packaging; industrial packaging folding machines; packaging machines, namely, custom automated gluing machines; fully automated custom packaging machine that groups products for packaging, measures size of goods for packaging, cuts, folds, labels and seals packaging sheet material; Fully automated custom packaging machines for creating custom packaging around product; cutting machines; punching machines Downloadable and recorded packaging operating system software for use in managing work stations and packaging assistance machines; downloadable and recorded packaging operating system for use in work stations; downloadable and recorded custom software for packaging process flow; downloadable and recorded custom software for flow of custom boxes and packaging; downloadable and recorded software for engaging and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services for packaging process flow; downloadable and recorded computer software for inventory management; downloadable and recorded computer software for order fulfillment; downloadable and recorded computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating packaging process flow; downloadable and recorded custom packaging operating system software for use in managing stand-alone and network packaging optimization operations and production; downloadable and recorded custom software for orchestrating activity flow within warehouses and distribution centers; custom downloadable and recorded software for ordering custom boxes and packaging; custom downloadable and recorded software for tracking custom box packaging inventory needs of others; downloadable and recorded computer software for engaging and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services; downloadable and recorded computer software for payment processing and tracking; downloadable and recorded computer e-commerce software to allow users to perform electronic business transactions via an electronic or optical communications network; downloadable and recorded location-based computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services relating to the location, movement, proximity, and delivery of inventory and packages; downloadable and recorded computer software for use in managing cartoning operations and production Envelopes; envelope papers; corrugated envelope; single-faced corrugated envelopes; reusable envelopes; reusable corrugated envelopes; reusable single-faced corrugated envelopes; mailers, namely, mail pouches made of paper, mail pouches made of cardboard, mail pouches made of corrugated cardboard; mail or shipping pouches made of paper and cardboard; containers for mailing, namely, boxes, pouches, and envelopes made of paper and cardboard; paper envelopes for packaging; cardboard envelopes for packaging; corrugated cardboard envelopes for packaging; padded paper and cardboard envelopes for mailing or packaging; paper pouches for mailing and packaging; cardboard pouches for mailing and packaging; corrugated paper; corrugated cardboard; continuous sheet paper and sheet paper, recycled paper, packing materials made of recycled paper, corrugated paper, corrugated fiberboard; continuous corrugated cardboard; paper; recycled paper; packaging materials, namely, packaging containers of cardboard; continuous corrugated board Providing consumer product information about corrugated cardboard to help consumers make purchasing decisions, via the global communications network; inventory management and inventory tracking services in the field of custom packaging boxes and packaging goods; order fulfillment services for custom packaging boxes and packaging goods; on-line ordering services for custom packaging boxes and packaging goods; providing a website for ordering custom made boxes and packaging supplies; retail store services featuring boxes and packaging supplies; online retail store services featuring custom made boxes and packaging supplies; shelf stocking, namely, replenishing and resetting being inventory display and shelf arrangement of items for sale for others in the field of custom made boxes and packaging goods Providing installation consulting in the field of automated packaging machine systems Product as a Service services, namely, rental of packaging machines; providing consulting in the field of packaging of goods; providing product packaging consulting in the field of automated packaging systems; custom made box and packaging delivery services; distribution services, namely, delivery of machines for producing corrugated containers at the moment when needed for packaging goods Design, development and engineering of custom packaging hardware and software; technological consulting services in the field of custom packaging systems, namely, design, development and engineering of computer hardware and software; development and implementation of software, hardware and technology solutions for the purpose of providing custom packaging systems; consulting services, namely, designing, creating, engineering, implementing and maintaining of software for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; design of computer hardware for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; providing consulting in the field of material handling, namely, packaging design consulting services featuring integration and efficiency optimization services in the field of material handling; providing computer and software consulting and integration services in the field of material handling; providing online, non-downloadable cloud-based computer software for use in creating custom corrugated box designs; providing online, non-downloadable computer software for use in creating custom corrugated box designs; providing online, non-downloadable computer software for designing boxes and box templates; engineering services in the field of packaging machines and packaging systems; providing a secure electronic online system featuring technology which allows a user to order and schedule delivery of custom boxes and packaging; providing online, non-downloadable software for inventory management; providing an online, non-downloadable location-based computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services relating to the location, movement, proximity and delivery of inventory and packages; providing online, non-downloadable computer software for use in managing cartooning operations and production

Abstract

A method for computing dimensions of an object in a scene includes: controlling, by a processor, a depth camera system to capture at least a frame of the scene, the frame including a color image and a depth image arranged in a plurality of pixels; detecting, by the processor, an object in the frame; determining, by the processor, a ground plane in the frame, the object resting on the ground plane; computing, by the processor, a rectangular outline bounding a projection of a plurality of pixels of the object onto the ground plane; computing, by the processor, a height of the object above the ground plane; and outputting, by the processor, computed dimensions of the object in accordance with a length and a width of the rectangular outline and the height.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/10 - SegmentationEdge detection
• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
• G06T 7/50 - Depth or shape recovery
• G06T 7/187 - SegmentationEdge detection involving region growingSegmentationEdge detection involving region mergingSegmentationEdge detection involving connected component labelling
• G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
• G06T 7/62 - Analysis of geometric attributes of area, perimeter, diameter or volume
• G06T 7/12 - Edge-based segmentation
• G06V 20/64 - Three-dimensional objects

Abstract

Systems and methods for forming corrugated boards are disclosed. The system includes a single face unit configured to form a single face board having a fluted layer and an outer liner. The system also includes a single face buffer configured to store or hold a length of the single face board. The system has a glue station configured to attach a second outer liner to the single face board to form a single wall board. The system also has an ultrasonic unit configured to apply ultrasonic vibrations to the single wall board. The ultrasonic vibrations are configured to remove moisture from the single wall board, activate, heat, and/or dry an adhesive used to attach the fluted layer and the outer liners, and/or cause the fibers of the fluted layer and the outer liners to weave, intertwine, or otherwise stick together.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31B 50/62 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by adhesives
• B31B 50/64 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by applying heat or pressure, e.g. by welding
• B31B 50/66 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by applying heat or pressure, e.g. by welding by high-frequency electric heating
• B31B 50/72 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by applying and securing strips or sheets
• B31B 50/74 - Auxiliary operations
• B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives

Abstract

Systems and methods for forming corrugated boards are disclosed. The system includes a single face unit configured to form a single face board having a fluted layer and an outer liner. The system also includes a single face buffer configured to store or hold a length of the single face board. The system has a glue station configured to attach a second outer liner to the single face board to form a single wall board. The system also has an ultrasonic unit configured to apply ultrasonic vibrations to the single wall board. The ultrasonic vibrations are configured to remove moisture from the single wall board, activate, heat, and/or dry an adhesive used to attach the fluted layer and the outer liners, and/or cause the fibers of the fluted layer and the outer liners to weave, intertwine, or otherwise stick together.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31F 1/28 - Making webs in which the channel of each corrugation is transverse to the web feed by interengaging toothed cylinders combined with uniting the corrugated webs to flat webs
• B32B 3/28 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer comprising a deformed thin sheet, e.g. corrugated, crumpled
• B32B 29/08 - Corrugated paper or cardboard

Abstract

A computer system for creating custom-made corrugated edge protectors receives one or more product protection variables. The system also determines one or more corrugated edge protector attributes based upon the one or more product protection variables. Additionally, the system generates a construction command that is configured to cause a packaging production machine to create a custom-made corrugated edge protector. The system also sends the construction command to the packaging production machine. The construction command causes the packaging production machine to create the custom-made corrugated edge protector.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 81/05 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
• G06F 30/10 - Geometric CAD
• G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light

Goods & Services

(1) Packaging machines; packing machines and replacement parts thereof; fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated containers and packaging at the moment when needed for packaging goods; fully automated custom packaging machines for creating custom containers and packaging at the moment when needed for products; fully automated custom packaging machine that cuts, folds, labels, glues and erects corrugated packaging; packaging machines used in order fulfillment; assembly line conveyor machinery used in order fulfillment; machines and machine tools for the cutting and forming of corrugated containers and packaging used at shop work stations; packaging machines for use in packing lines; packaging machines for use in packing areas and packing stations; cutting machines for packaging; industrial packaging folding machines; packaging machines, namely, custom automated gluing machines; fully automated custom packaging machine that groups products for packaging, measures size of goods for packaging, cuts, folds, labels and seals packaging sheet material; fully automated custom packaging machines for creating custom packaging around product; cutting machines for cutting corrugated containers and packaging; punching machines for punching corrugated containers and packaging. (2) Downloadable and recorded packaging operating system software for use in managing work stations and packaging assistance machines; downloadable and recorded packaging operating system software for use in managing packaging assistance machines in work stations; downloadable and recorded custom software for managing the packaging process in the field of custom packaging; downloadable and recorded custom software for managing the creation of custom boxes and packaging in the field of custom packaging; downloadable and recorded software for engaging and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services for the packaging process in the field of custom packaging; downloadable and recorded computer software for inventory management; downloadable and recorded computer software for order fulfillment; downloadable and recorded computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating the packaging process in the field of custom packaging; downloadable and recorded custom packaging operating system software for use in managing stand-alone and network packaging optimization operations and production; downloadable and recorded custom software for orchestrating activity flow within warehouses and distribution centers; custom downloadable and recorded software for ordering custom boxes and packaging; custom downloadable and recorded software for tracking custom box packaging inventory needs of others; downloadable and recorded computer software for engaging and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services; downloadable and recorded computer software for payment processing and tracking; downloadable and recorded computer e-commerce software to allow users to perform electronic business transactions via an electronic or optical communications network; downloadable and recorded location-based computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services relating to the location, movement, proximity, and delivery of inventory and packages; downloadable and recorded computer software for use in managing cartoning operations and production. (3) Envelopes; envelope papers; corrugated envelope; single-faced corrugated envelopes; reusable envelopes; reusable corrugated envelopes; reusable single-faced corrugated envelopes; mailers, namely, mail pouches made of paper, mail pouches made of cardboard, mail pouches made of corrugated cardboard; mail or shipping pouches made of paper and cardboard; containers for mailing, namely, paper and cardboard packaging boxes, pouches, and envelopes made of paper and cardboard; paper envelopes for packaging; cardboard envelopes for packaging; corrugated cardboard envelopes for packaging; padded paper and cardboard envelopes for mailing or packaging; paper pouches for mailing and packaging; cardboard pouches for mailing and packaging; corrugated paper; corrugated cardboard; continuous sheet paper and sheet paper, recycled paper, packing materials made of recycled paper, corrugated paper, corrugated fiberboard; continuous corrugated cardboard; paper; recycled paper; packaging materials, namely, packaging containers of cardboard; continuous corrugated board. (1) Providing consumer product information about corrugated cardboard to help consumers make purchasing decisions, via the global communications network; inventory management and inventory tracking services in the field of custom packaging boxes and packaging goods; order fulfillment services for custom packaging boxes and packaging goods; retail store services featuring boxes and packaging supplies; on-line ordering services for custom packaging boxes and packaging goods; online retail store services featuring custom made boxes and packaging supplies; shelf stocking, namely, replenishing and resetting items for sale for others in the field of custom made boxes and packaging goods. (2) Installation and maintenance of hardware for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; installation and maintenance of packing and wrapping machines used in order fulfillment; installation and maintenance of hardware for others to operate and manage packing lines; installation and maintenance of hardware for others to operate and manage packing stations; installation and maintenance of packing and custom packaging machines. (3) Product as a service services, namely, rental of packaging machines; providing consulting in the field of packaging of goods; providing consulting in the field of automated packaging systems; custom made box and packaging delivery services; distribution services, namely, delivery of machines for producing corrugated containers at the moment when needed for packaging goods. (4) Custom manufacture of corrugated packaging at the moment when needed out of corrugated fiberboard; product as a service, namely, custom manufacturing of corrugated packaging for custom packaging systems; custom manufacture of correctly sized corrugated containers at the moment when needed out of fanfold corrugated board for others; rental of machines for the custom manufacture of correctly sized corrugated containers out of corrugated board for others; lease of machines for the custom manufacture of correctly sized corrugated containers out of corrugated board for others; custom manufacture of cardboard and corrugated boxes to the order and specification of others; custom manufacture of corrugated packaging out of corrugated fiberboard; lease and rental, of machines for producing corrugated containers at the moment when needed for packaging goods; providing consulting services in the field of customized product packaging solutions. (5) Design, development and engineering of custom packaging hardware and software; technological consulting services in the field of custom packaging systems, namely, design, development and engineering of computer hardware and software; development and implementation of software and hardware for the purpose of providing custom packaging systems; consulting services, namely, designing, creating, engineering, implementing and maintaining of software for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; design of computer hardware for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; providing consulting in the field of material handling, namely, packaging design consulting services featuring integration and efficiency optimization services in the field of material handling; providing computer and software consulting and computer systems integration services in the field of material handling; providing online, non-downloadable cloud-based computer software for use in creating custom corrugated box designs; providing online, non-downloadable computer software for use in creating custom corrugated box designs; providing online, non-downloadable computer software for designing boxes and box templates; engineering services in the field of packaging machines and packaging systems; providing a secure electronic online system featuring technology which allows a user to order and schedule delivery of custom boxes and packaging; providing online, non-downloadable software for inventory management; providing an online, non-downloadable location-based computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services relating to the location, movement, proximity and delivery of inventory and packages; providing online, non-downloadable computer software for use in managing cartoning operations and production; hosting a website for ordering custom made boxes and packaging supplies.

Abstract

separating the frame from the box template.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 43/26 - Opening or distending bagsOpening, erecting, or setting-up boxes, cartons, or carton blanks
• B31B 50/00 - Making rigid or semi-rigid containers, e.g. boxes or cartons
• B31B 50/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs
• B31B 50/36 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs by continuously feeding the sheets, blanks or webs to stationary members, e.g. plates, ploughs or cores
• B31B 50/62 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by adhesives
• B65B 11/00 - Wrapping, e.g. partially or wholly enclosing, articles or quantities of material, in strips, sheets or blanks, of flexible material
• B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes
• B31B 120/30 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers collapsibleConstruction of rigid or semi-rigid containers temporarily collapsed during manufacturing
• B31B 110/35 - Shape of rigid or semi-rigid containers having a polygonal cross section rectangular, e.g. square

Abstract

Customized boxes for packaging one or more items therein can have item placement indicia printed, applied, or projected thereon. The boxes can include a plurality of side wall panels and a plurality of flaps extending from the plurality of sidewall panels. The plurality of flaps can be configured to form top and bottom surfaces of the customized boxes. The item placement indicia can be printed, applied, or projected on an interior surface of one or more of the side wall panels. The item placement indicia represent desired placements for the one or more items to be packaged in the customized boxes.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
• B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes

Abstract

Customized boxes for packaging one or more items therein can have item placement indicia printed, applied, or projected thereon. The boxes can include a plurality of side wall panels and a plurality of flaps extending from the plurality of sidewall panels. The plurality of flaps can be configured to form top and bottom surfaces of the customized boxes. The item placement indicia can be printed, applied, or projected on an interior surface of one or more of the side wall panels. The item placement indicia represent desired placements for the one or more items to be packaged in the customized boxes.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 35/50 - Stacking one article, or group of articles, upon another before packaging
• B65D 21/02 - Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
• B65D 77/04 - Articles or materials enclosed in two or more containers disposed one within another
• B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes
• G05B 19/402 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for positioning, e.g. centring a tool relative to a hole in the workpiece, additional detection means to correct position

Abstract

A method for making a dual fluted corrugated board includes providing a first single face corrugated board having a liner layer and a fluted layer attached to the liner layer and providing a second single face corrugated board having a liner layer and a fluted layer attached to the liner layer. The method also includes arranging the first single face corrugated board and the second single face corrugated board such that the fluted layers thereof face one another and attaching the first single face corrugated board to the second single face corrugated board.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23B 29/08 - Tool holders equipped with grooves arranged crosswise to the longitudinal direction for setting the cutting tool
• B65D 65/40 - Applications of laminates for particular packaging purposes
• D21H 11/02 - Chemical or chemomechanical pulp

Abstract

A box erecting machine includes a transport mechanism that can move an un-erected box from an entry portion of the box erecting machine to a forward portion of the box erecting machine. The transport mechanism can include pivot arm(s) and clamp(s) for securing and moving the un-erected box. The machine can also include a box erecting assembly that erects the un-erected box. The box erecting assembly can include an opening or unfolding mechanism that opens or unfolds the un-erected box into a generally rectangular tube. The machine can also include a folding mechanism and a closure mechanism for folding and securing the bottom flaps of the box.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31B 50/80 - Opening and distending flattened articles pneumatically
• B31B 50/00 - Making rigid or semi-rigid containers, e.g. boxes or cartons
• B31B 50/52 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs by reciprocating or oscillating members, e.g. fingers
• B31B 50/06 - Feeding sheets or blanks from stacks
• B31B 120/30 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers collapsibleConstruction of rigid or semi-rigid containers temporarily collapsed during manufacturing
• B31B 50/62 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by adhesives
• B31B 50/68 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by stitching, stapling or riveting
• B31B 110/30 - Shape of rigid or semi-rigid containers having a polygonal cross section

Abstract

A method for making a dual fluted corrugated board includes providing a first single face corrugated board having a liner layer and a fluted layer attached to the liner layer and providing a second single face corrugated board having a liner layer and a fluted layer attached to the liner layer. The method also includes arranging the first single face corrugated board and the second single face corrugated board such that the fluted layers thereof face one another and attaching the first single face corrugated board to the second single face corrugated board.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31F 5/00 - Attaching together sheets, strips or websReinforcing edges

Abstract

A method for monitoring equipment and gathering consumption and diagnostic information can comprise receiving, at a server, a corrugate usage indicator. The corrugate usage indicator can comprise information relating to an amount of corrugate used by a first packaging system. The method can also comprise creating a usage profile for the first packaging system. The usage profile can comprise a corrugate usage profile. The corrugate usage profile can comprise an association between the amount of corrugate used by the first packaging system and the specifications and number of boxes created. Additionally, the method can comprise automatically generating, based upon the corrugate usage profile, a predicted time when a stock of corrugate associated with the first packaging system will be depleted.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring
• B31F 1/20 - CorrugatingCorrugating combined with laminating to other layers
• B65B 5/02 - Machines characterised by incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
• B65B 43/10 - Forming three-dimensional containers from sheet material by folding the material
• B31B 50/00 - Making rigid or semi-rigid containers, e.g. boxes or cartons
• G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
• G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationManagement
• B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes
• G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling

Abstract

A method for erecting a box includes positioning can unerected box in an automated erecting apparatus. The method further includes bending major and minor flaps on the unerected box relative to sides of the unerected box. The method further includes, while the major and minor flaps are bent relative to the sides of the unerected box, performing an automated opening operation on the unerected box, wherein the unerected box comprises a stacking fold.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31B 50/00 - Making rigid or semi-rigid containers, e.g. boxes or cartons
• B31B 50/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs
• B31B 50/78 - Opening and distending flattened articles mechanically
• B31B 50/80 - Opening and distending flattened articles pneumatically
• B31B 110/35 - Shape of rigid or semi-rigid containers having a polygonal cross section rectangular, e.g. square
• B31B 120/30 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers collapsibleConstruction of rigid or semi-rigid containers temporarily collapsed during manufacturing
• B31B 120/70 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers having corrugated or pleated walls

Goods & Services

Custom manufacture of corrugated packaging at the moment when needed out of corrugated fiberboard; product as a Service, namely, custom manufacturing of corrugated packaging for custom packaging systems; custom manufacture of correctly sized corrugated containers at the moment when needed out of fanfold corrugated board for others; rental of machines for the custom manufacture of correctly sized corrugated containers out of corrugated board for others; lease of machines for the custom manufacture of correctly sized corrugated containers out of corrugated board for others; custom manufacture of cardboard and corrugated boxes to the order and specification of others; custom manufacture of corrugated packaging out of corrugated fiberboard; lease and rental, of machines for producing corrugated containers at the moment when needed for packaging goods; providing consulting services in the field of customized product packaging solutions Packaging machines; packing machines and replacement parts thereof; fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated containers and packaging at the moment when needed for packaging goods; fully automated custom packaging machines for creating custom containers and packaging at the moment when needed for products; fully automated custom packaging machine that cuts, folds, labels, glues and erects corrugated packaging; packaging machines used in order fulfillment; assembly line conveyor machinery used in order fulfillment; machines and machine tools for the cutting and forming of materials used at shop work stations; packaging machines for use in packing lines; packaging machines for use in packing areas and packing stations; cutting machines for packaging; industrial packaging folding machines; packaging machines, namely, custom automated gluing machines; fully automated custom packaging machine that groups products for packaging, measures size of goods for packaging, cuts, folds, labels and seals packaging sheet material; Fully automated custom packaging machines for creating custom packaging around product; cutting machines; punching machines Downloadable and recorded packaging operating system software for use in managing work stations and packaging assistance machines; downloadable and recorded packaging operating system for use in work stations; downloadable and recorded custom software for packaging process flow; downloadable and recorded custom software for flow of custom boxes and packaging; downloadable and recorded software for engaging and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services for packaging process flow; downloadable and recorded computer software for inventory management; downloadable and recorded computer software for order fulfillment; downloadable and recorded computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating packaging process flow; downloadable and recorded custom packaging operating system software for use in managing stand-alone and network packaging optimization operations and production; downloadable and recorded custom software for orchestrating activity flow within warehouses and distribution centers; custom downloadable and recorded software for ordering custom boxes and packaging; custom downloadable and recorded software for tracking custom box packaging inventory needs of others; downloadable and recorded computer software for engaging and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services; downloadable and recorded computer software for payment processing and tracking; downloadable and recorded computer e-commerce software to allow users to perform electronic business transactions via an electronic or optical communications network; downloadable and recorded location-based computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services relating to the location, movement, proximity, and delivery of inventory and packages; downloadable and recorded computer software for use in managing cartoning operations and production Envelopes; envelope papers; corrugated envelope; single-faced corrugated envelopes; reusable envelopes; reusable corrugated envelopes; reusable single-faced corrugated envelopes; mailers, namely, mail pouches made of paper, mail pouches made of cardboard, mail pouches made of corrugated cardboard; mail or shipping pouches made of paper and cardboard; containers for mailing, namely, boxes, pouches, and envelopes made of paper and cardboard; paper envelopes for packaging; cardboard envelopes for packaging; corrugated cardboard envelopes for packaging; padded paper and cardboard envelopes for mailing or packaging; paper pouches for mailing and packaging; cardboard pouches for mailing and packaging; corrugated paper; corrugated cardboard; continuous sheet paper and sheet paper, recycled paper, packing materials made of recycled paper, corrugated paper, corrugated fiberboard; continuous corrugated cardboard; paper; recycled paper; packaging materials, namely, packaging containers of cardboard; continuous corrugated board Providing consumer product information about corrugated cardboard to help consumers make purchasing decisions, via the global communications network; inventory management and inventory tracking services in the field of custom packaging boxes and packaging goods; order fulfillment services for custom packaging boxes and packaging goods; on-line ordering services for custom packaging boxes and packaging goods; providing a website for ordering custom made boxes and packaging supplies; retail store services featuring boxes and packaging supplies; online retail store services featuring custom made boxes and packaging supplies; shelf stocking, namely, replenishing and resetting items for sale for others in the field of custom made boxes and packaging goods Installation and maintenance of hardware for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; installation and maintenance of packing or wrapping machines and apparatus used in order fulfillment; installation and maintenance of hardware for others to operate and manage packing lines; installation and maintenance of hardware for others to operate and manage packing stations; installation and maintenance of packing or custom packaging machines and apparatus Product as a Service services, namely, rental of packaging machines; providing consulting in the field of packaging of goods; providing consulting in the field of automated packaging systems; custom made box and packaging delivery services; distribution services, namely, delivery of machines for producing corrugated containers at the moment when needed for packaging goods Design, development and engineering of custom packaging hardware and software; technological consulting services in the field of custom packaging systems, namely, design, development and engineering of computer hardware and software; development and implementation of software, hardware and technology solutions for the purpose of providing custom packaging systems; consulting services, namely, designing, creating, engineering, implementing and maintaining of software for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; design of computer hardware for others to operate and manage custom packaging systems; providing consulting in the field of material handling, namely, packaging design consulting services featuring integration and efficiency optimization services in the field of material handling; providing computer and software consulting and integration services in the field of material handling; providing online, non-downloadable cloud-based computer software for use in creating custom corrugated box designs; providing online, non-downloadable computer software for use in creating custom corrugated box designs; providing online, non-downloadable computer software for designing boxes and box templates; engineering services in the field of packaging machines and packaging systems; providing a secure electronic online system featuring technology which allows a user to order and schedule delivery of custom boxes and packaging; providing online, non-downloadable software for inventory management; providing an online, non-downloadable location-based computer software for engaging, managing, and coordinating warehousing, storage, logistics, delivery, and distribution services relating to the location, movement, proximity and delivery of inventory and packages; providing online, non-downloadable computer software for use in managing cartooning operations and production

Goods & Services

Providing consulting services in the field of customized product packaging solutions Providing consulting in the field of material handling, namely, packaging design consulting services featuring integration and efficiency optimization services in the field of material handling

Abstract

A converting machine is used to convert sheet material into packaging templates for assembly into boxes or other packaging. The converting machine includes a converting assembly that performs transverse conversion functions and longitudinal conversion functions on the sheet material to create the packaging templates. A fanfold crease sensing mechanism detects the presence and location of fanfold creases in the sheet material. Based on the location of the fanfold creases, the fanfold creases are either cut out of the sheet material, or the sheet material is cut to adjust the position of the fanfold crease in a packaging template.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 45/00 - Folding thin material
• B65H 45/101 - Folding webs transversely in combination with laying, i.e. forming a zig-zag pile
• B65H 43/00 - Use of control, checking, or safety devices, e.g. automatic devices comprising an element for sensing a variable
• B31B 50/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs
• B31F 1/10 - Creasing by rotary tools
• B26D 1/157 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member moving about an axis with a circular cutting member, e.g. disc cutter rotating about a movable axis
• B31B 50/00 - Making rigid or semi-rigid containers, e.g. boxes or cartons
• B26D 5/32 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting with interrelated action between the cutting member and work feed having the cutting member controlled by scanning a record carrier with the record carrier formed by the work itself
• B26D 3/08 - Making a superficial cut in the surface of the work without removal of material, e.g. scoring, incising
• B31B 50/14 - Cutting, e.g. perforating, punching, slitting or trimming
• B31B 50/10 - Feeding or positioning webs
• B31B 50/25 - Surface scoring

Abstract

A machine for forming packing templates includes a infeed mechanism that can feed multiple feeds of sheet material into the machine without repositioning the infeed mechanism or forming creases or bends in the sheet material. The machine also includes a separation and cutting systems with one or more cutting tables and biased knives that cut the sheet material packaging templates. The machine also includes creasing roller(s) that forms creases in the sheet material. The machine also includes a system for reducing or eliminating the impact of irregularities in the sheet material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31B 50/00 - Making rigid or semi-rigid containers, e.g. boxes or cartons
• B31B 50/04 - Feeding sheets or blanks
• B31B 50/20 - Cutting sheets or blanks
• B65B 43/24 - Breaking creases to facilitate setting-up cartons
• B65B 43/52 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up stateFeeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging positionLocating containers or receptacles at the filling positionSupporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using roller-ways or endless conveyors
• B26D 7/00 - Details of apparatus for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
• B26D 7/26 - Means for mounting or adjusting the cutting memberMeans for adjusting the stroke of the cutting member
• B31B 50/56 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs by rotary members co-operating with blades

Abstract

Embodiments are directed to apparatuses and methods for managing and producing equipment within an operational environment. In one scenario, a method is performed that includes generating an organizational database structure that maintains information associated with equipment that is part of an operational environment. The organizational database structure includes information indicating which packable items are associated with the piece of equipment. The method further includes accessing the generated organizational database structure to identify physical operational environment factors that affect which pieces of equipment are to be currently produced within the operational environment. The method then evaluates the identified physical operational environment factors to determine whether the specified piece of equipment is to be currently produced within the operational environment and, upon determining that the specified piece of equipment is to be currently processed within the operational environment, the specified piece of equipment is produced and provided to the operational environment.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/063 - Operations research, analysis or management
• G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
• G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management

Abstract

A method of adjusting accelerations within a packaging machine includes determining the dimensions and frictional coefficients of each product or group of products that are placed on a product feeder 106. Acceleration profiles of first and second drive lines 200, 202 can be adjusted to ensure that the products are moved through the packaging machine at appropriate speeds and accelerations. The method may ensure that the products maintain proper positions throughout the packaging process so that the products are not damaged, and the packaging process is not hindered. A packaging machine with means for determining the coefficient of friction associated with a product is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 57/16 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of articles or materials to be packaged and operating to stop, or to control the speed of, the machine as a whole
• B65B 35/24 - Feeding, e.g. conveying, single articles by endless belts or chains
• B65B 35/44 - Arranging and feeding articles in groups by endless belts or chains
• B65B 59/02 - Arrangements to enable adjustments to be made while the machine is running
• B65G 43/08 - Control devices operated by article or material being fed, conveyed, or discharged
• B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes
• B65B 5/02 - Machines characterised by incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles

Abstract

A method for producing boxes and a method for erecting a box from a box template (3), a box erecting system and a box production system, wherein said method for erecting boxes comprises the steps of: folding (S1) two first bottom flaps (28) and two second bottom flaps (29) of the box template (3), which first and second bottom flaps (28, 29) will constitute a bottom of the box when it is erected and which two first bottom flaps (28) are opposing each other and which two second bottom flaps (29) are opposing each other in the box when it is erected; attaching (S2) the box template (3) to a frame (5); rotating (S3) the frame (5) for wrapping the box template (3) around the frame.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31B 50/34 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs around mandrels, e.g. for forming bottoms the mandrels moving about their own axes
• B31B 50/00 - Making rigid or semi-rigid containers, e.g. boxes or cartons
• B31B 50/04 - Feeding sheets or blanks
• B31B 50/10 - Feeding or positioning webs
• B31B 50/62 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by adhesives
• B31B 110/35 - Shape of rigid or semi-rigid containers having a polygonal cross section rectangular, e.g. square

Abstract

A system for packaging one or more items includes an order arrangement station where the one or more items can be arranged into a stack with a desired configuration. A dimensioning mechanism determines the outer dimensions of the stack and a converting assembly creates a box template that when erected forms a box that is custom sized to the dimensions of the stack. A crowder assembly holds and maintains the stack in the desired configuration while the box template is at least partially folded around the stack. The box template is secured around the stack in the form of a box.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 35/50 - Stacking one article, or group of articles, upon another before packaging
• B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes
• B65B 11/00 - Wrapping, e.g. partially or wholly enclosing, articles or quantities of material, in strips, sheets or blanks, of flexible material
• B65B 49/08 - Reciprocating or oscillating folders
• B65B 51/04 - Applying separate sealing or securing members, e.g. clips

Abstract

A conveyor system includes a rail having one or more channels therein and one or more sleds operatively associated with the rail. A sled can include a body and one or more wheels mounted on the body and configured to move through the one or more channels in the rail. A sled can also include a holding device connected to the body. The holding device can be configured to engage a packaging container to move the packaging container along the rail. Multiple sleds can be used to secure a packaging container therebetween and move the packaging container along the rail. The conveyor system may also include a queue system that dynamically moves packaging containers to packaging stations.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 35/06 - Mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for comprising a load-carrier moving along a path, e.g. a closed path, and adapted to be engaged by any one of a series of traction elements spaced along the path
• B65G 43/08 - Control devices operated by article or material being fed, conveyed, or discharged

Abstract

A conveyor system includes a rail having one or more channels therein and one or more sleds operatively associated with the rail. A sled can include a body and one or more wheels mounted on the body and configured to move through the one or more channels in the rail. A sled can also include a holding device connected to the body. The holding device can be configured to engage a packaging container to move the packaging container along the rail. Multiple sleds can be used to secure a packaging container therebetween and move the packaging container along the rail. The conveyor system may also include a queue system that dynamically moves packaging containers to packaging stations.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 15/12 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration comprising two or more co-operating endless surfaces with parallel longitudinal axes, or a multiplicity of parallel elements, e.g. ropes defining an endless surface with two or more endless belts
• G06Q 50/28 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading, distribution or shipping
• B65B 55/20 - Embedding contents in shock-absorbing media, e.g. plastic foam, granular material
• G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management

Abstract

A method for calibrating a camera group includes: controlling a first and second cameras to capture first and second images of a first scene, the first camera having a first field of view (FOV), the second camera having a second FOV overlapping the first FOV in a first overlap region; the first scene including a calibration target in the first overlap region; computing a first relative pose based on the first and second images; controlling the second camera and a third camera to capture third and fourth images of a second scene, the third camera having a third FOV overlapping the second FOV in a second overlap region, the second scene including a calibration target in the second overlap region; computing a second relative pose based on the third and fourth images; and computing a third relative pose based on the first and second relative poses.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/80 - Analysis of captured images to determine intrinsic or extrinsic camera parameters, i.e. camera calibration
• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
• H04N 23/698 - Control of cameras or camera modules for achieving an enlarged field of view, e.g. panoramic image capture

Abstract

The present disclosure extends to methods, systems, apparatus, and computer program products related to a cable-based measuring system. The cable-based measuring system includes a cable, comprising an inner cable member configured to move linearly within an outer cable housing. The measuring system also includes a measuring device configured to generate measurement information regarding movement of the inner cable member relative to the outer cable housing using one or more encoders. A computer system receives the measurement information from the measuring device. The measurement information indicates length as a function of time, and represents three orthogonal dimensional measurements of a three-dimensional object. Based on the measurement information, the computer system identifies a length of each dimensional measurement, including a length, a width, and a height of the three-dimensional object. The computer system then initiates creation of a box template sized to accommodate the three-dimensional object and/or updates a database.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/04 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving
• B65B 57/12 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of articles or materials to be packaged and operating to control, or stop, the feed of wrapping materials, containers, or packages
• G01B 3/11 - Chains for measuring length
• G01B 5/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques
• G01B 5/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
• G01B 7/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
• G01B 21/02 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness
• G01D 5/02 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using mechanical means
• G01D 5/26 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light

Goods & Services

Packaging machines; packing machines; fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated packaging; fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated packaging for packaging goods; fully automated custom packaging machines for creating custom packaging for products; fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated packaging at the moment when needed for packaging goods; fully automated custom packaging machine that cuts, folds, labels, glues and erects corrugated packaging.

Abstract

Systems and methods for folding and stacking fanfold corrugated board material. A system may include a rotatable member (e.g., a wheel) having a number of head pieces disposed thereon. Each head piece has a vacuum setting that can be used to pick up a portion of a length of fanfold and hold it while the rotatable member rotates around its axis and a second blower setting that blows the portion of the length of fanfold that was picked up and rotated around the rotatable member down onto a stack of fanfold. Such a system is capable of forming regular and consistent stacks of fanfold material efficiently and cost effectively without the need for significant human intervention.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 45/101 - Folding webs transversely in combination with laying, i.e. forming a zig-zag pile
• B65H 31/10 - Pile receivers with movable end support arranged to recede as pile accumulates the articles being piled one above another and applied at the top of the pile

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to methods for preparing a packaged product and one or more unpackaged products for shipping. The methods may include providing a shipping container generally sized to accommodate the unpackaged product(s). The shipping container has a plurality of walls and a bottom that define an interior of the shipping container, and each of the walls has an edge that cooperate to define an open side of the shipping container. The methods may also include inserting the unpackaged product(s) into the shipping container, and attaching the shipping container to the packaged product such that a wall of the packaged product covers the open side of the shipping container.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 5/06 - Packaging groups of articles, the groups being treated as single articles
• B65B 7/20 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by folding-down preformed flaps
• B65B 17/02 - Joining articles, e.g. cans, directly to each other for convenience of storage, transport, or handling
• B65B 51/02 - Applying adhesives or sealing liquids
• B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
• B65D 21/02 - Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
• B65D 77/04 - Articles or materials enclosed in two or more containers disposed one within another
• B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks

Goods & Services

(1) Packaging machines; packing machines; fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated packaging; fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated packaging for packaging goods; fully automated custom packaging machines for creating custom packaging for products; fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated packaging at the moment when needed for packaging goods; fully automated custom packaging machine that cuts, folds, labels, glues and erects corrugated packaging.

Abstract

Embodiments described herein generally relate to a customizable management system for various unique packaging production architectures. The customizable management system can be configurable to universally integrate with various systems within a variety of unique packaging production architectures. For example, the customizable management system can comprise one or more importer modules that receive package creation requests and translate the requests into a second format that is readable by one or more staging and selection modules. The system may also comprise staging and selection modules that are configured to identify within each translated packaging creation order one or more final packaging parameters and identify a workgroup that is capable of meeting the one or more final packaging parameters. The system may also comprise one or more machine group modules in communication with one or more packaging stations.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations
• G06Q 50/04 - Manufacturing

Abstract

A system (110) for splicing together multiple sheets of generally rigid material (104) into a continuous sheet. The system includes a cart with a cutting mechanism (114) and a sealing mechanism. The cutting mechanism (114) is configured to cut a pattern of segments (130) through the sheet materials that can be interlocked to form a seam. The interlocking segments (118) may include asymmetrical features. The sealing mechanism (130) can apply tape to the seal to secure it. The splicing system (110) may be used while one of the multiple sheets of generally rigid material is concurrently in use by a packaging machine (100) without interruption to the packaging machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 21/00 - Apparatus for splicing webs

Abstract

A system that converts sheet material into packaging templates includes a converting assembly that performs conversion functions, such as cutting, creasing, and scoring, on the sheet material as the sheet material moves through the converting machine in a first direction. The converting assembly may be mounted on a frame such that the converting assembly is elevated above a support surface. One or more longhead converting tools performs conversion functions on the sheet material in a first direction and a crosshead converting tool performs conversion functions on the sheet material in a second direction in order to create packaging templates.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31B 50/14 - Cutting, e.g. perforating, punching, slitting or trimming
• B65H 29/52 - Stationary guides or smoothers
• B26D 1/18 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member moving about an axis with a circular cutting member, e.g. disc cutter rotating about a movable axis mounted on a movable carriage
• B26D 7/26 - Means for mounting or adjusting the cutting memberMeans for adjusting the stroke of the cutting member
• B26D 9/00 - Cutting apparatus combined with punching or perforating apparatus or with dissimilar cutting apparatus
• B31B 50/20 - Cutting sheets or blanks
• B31B 50/25 - Surface scoring
• B26D 3/08 - Making a superficial cut in the surface of the work without removal of material, e.g. scoring, incising
• B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
• B26F 1/00 - PerforatingPunchingCutting-outStamping-outApparatus therefor
• B26D 7/00 - Details of apparatus for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting

Abstract

A system for splicing together multiple sheets of generally rigid material into a continuous sheet. The system includes a cart with a cutting mechanism and a sealing mechanism. The cutting mechanism is configured to cut a pattern of segments through the sheet materials that can be interlocked to form a seam. The interlocking segments may include asymmetrical features. The sealing mechanism can apply tape to the seal to secure it. The splicing system may be used while one of the multiple sheets of generally rigid material is concurrently in use by a packaging machine without interruption to the packaging machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 37/04 - Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating devices for performing specified auxiliary operations for securing together articles or webs, e.g. by adhesive, stitching, or stapling
• B31F 5/02 - Attaching together sheets, strips or websReinforcing edges by crimpling or slotting
• B31F 5/06 - Attaching together sheets, strips or websReinforcing edges by adhesive tape
• B65H 21/00 - Apparatus for splicing webs

Abstract

A computer system for optimizing node and edge selections within a digital graph model accesses a digital graph model of a physical warehouse location. The digital graph model comprises information indicating a location of multiple specific items of inventory among shelves in the physical warehouse location. The computer system identifies a set of orders that each comprise one or more items and an order priority. The computer system then maps each item in each order selected from the set or orders to the multiple nodes within the digital graph model. The computer system identifies a ranking node from the multiple nodes. The computer system then traverses one or more edges that extend from the ranking node to identify a shortest path within the digital graph model to fill a digital model of a picking cart above a packing threshold level.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
• B65G 1/04 - Storage devices mechanical
• B65G 1/06 - Storage devices mechanical with means for presenting articles for removal at predetermined position or level
• G01C 21/00 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups
• G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
• G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management

Abstract

A computer system for optimizing node and edge selections within a digital graph model accesses a digital graph model of a physical warehouse location. The digital graph model comprises information indicating a location of multiple specific items of inventory among shelves in the physical warehouse location. The computer system identifies a set of orders that each comprise one or more items and an order priority. The computer system then maps each item in each order selected from the set or orders to the multiple nodes within the digital graph model. The computer system identifies a ranking node from the multiple nodes. The computer system then traverses one or more edges that extend from the ranking node to identify a shortest path within the digital graph model to fill a digital model of a picking cart above a packing threshold level.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
• B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
• G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
• G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management

Abstract

A box forming machine includes a converter assembly, a fold assembly, and an attachment assembly. The converter assembly converts sheet material into a box template. The fold assembly engages a first end of the box template and moves the first end of the box template to a predetermined position. The attachment assembly engages a second end of the box template and moves the second end of the box template toward and into engagement with the first end of the box template to attach the first and second ends of the box template together.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31B 50/02 - Feeding or positioning sheets, blanks or webs
• B31B 50/04 - Feeding sheets or blanks
• B31B 50/06 - Feeding sheets or blanks from stacks
• B31B 50/10 - Feeding or positioning webs
• B41J 13/03 - Rollers driven, e.g. feed rollers separate from platen
• B65H 3/44 - Simultaneously, alternately, or selectively separating articles from two or more piles
• B31B 50/07 - Feeding sheets or blanks by air pressure or suction
• B31B 50/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs
• B31B 50/62 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by adhesives
• B31B 50/81 - Forming or attaching accessories, e.g. opening devices, closures or tear strings
• B31B 50/52 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs by reciprocating or oscillating members, e.g. fingers
• B31B 110/35 - Shape of rigid or semi-rigid containers having a polygonal cross section rectangular, e.g. square
• B31B 50/16 - Cutting webs
• B31B 50/25 - Surface scoring
• B31B 50/00 - Making rigid or semi-rigid containers, e.g. boxes or cartons
• B31B 120/30 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers collapsibleConstruction of rigid or semi-rigid containers temporarily collapsed during manufacturing
• B31B 100/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by folding single-piece sheets, blanks or webs
• B31B 70/14 - Cutting, e.g. perforating, punching, slitting or trimming
• B31B 70/16 - Cutting webs
• B31B 70/00 - Making flexible containers, e.g. envelopes or bags
• B31B 110/30 - Shape of rigid or semi-rigid containers having a polygonal cross section

Abstract

Systems, methods, and apparatus for converting a sheet material into packaging templates can include a converting machine that performs conversion functions, such as cutting, creasing, and scoring, on the sheet material. Items to be packed into boxes formed of the packaging templates can be used as the pattern for determining the location of performance of the conversion functions on the sheet material. Accordingly, no intermediate measuring of the items may be required prior to performance of the conversion functions. Instead, longheads can be positioned adjacent to opposing sides of the items and cross heads can be advanced inward to the positioned longheads.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 5/02 - Machines characterised by incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
• B65B 59/02 - Arrangements to enable adjustments to be made while the machine is running
• B65B 43/08 - Forming three-dimensional containers from sheet material
• B65B 43/10 - Forming three-dimensional containers from sheet material by folding the material
• B65B 57/10 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of articles or materials to be packaged
• B65B 43/24 - Breaking creases to facilitate setting-up cartons
• B65B 67/10 - Wrapping-tables
• B65B 11/00 - Wrapping, e.g. partially or wholly enclosing, articles or quantities of material, in strips, sheets or blanks, of flexible material
• B31B 50/16 - Cutting webs
• B31B 50/25 - Surface scoring
• B31B 50/00 - Making rigid or semi-rigid containers, e.g. boxes or cartons
• B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes
• B31B 100/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by folding single-piece sheets, blanks or webs
• B31B 50/18 - Cutting webs longitudinally

Abstract

Methods of erecting boxes include providing box templates having a plurality of panels. Some of the panels have an adhesive disposed thereon. The box template is folded to form a partially folded box template. Some of the panels are attached together with the adhesive on some of the panels to hold the box template in the partially folded state even without user assistance. The box template is further folded to form a completely erected. Some of the panels are attached together with the adhesive on some of the panels to hold the box template in the completely erected state even without user assistance. Additionally, securing elements may be used to more securely maintain the box template in the completely erected state.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31B 50/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs
• B31B 50/20 - Cutting sheets or blanks
• B31B 50/62 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by adhesives

Abstract

Methods of erecting boxes include providing box templates having a plurality of panels. Some of the panels have an adhesive disposed thereon. The box template is folded to form a partially folded box template. Some of the panels are attached together with the adhesive on some of the panels to hold the box template in the partially folded state even without user assistance. The box template is further folded to form a completely erected. Some of the panels are attached together with the adhesive on some of the panels to hold the box template in the completely erected state even without user assistance. Additionally, securing elements may be used to more securely maintain the box template in the completely erected state.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 11/00 - Wrapping, e.g. partially or wholly enclosing, articles or quantities of material, in strips, sheets or blanks, of flexible material
• B65B 67/02 - Packaging of articles or materials in containers

Abstract

A method for automatically recognizing content of labels on objects includes: capturing visual information of an object using a scanning system including one or more cameras, the object having one or more labels on one or more exterior surfaces; detecting, by a computing system, one or more surfaces of the object having labels; rectifying, by the computing system, the visual information of the one or more surfaces of the object to compute one or more rectified images; and decoding, by the computing system, content of a label depicted in at least one of the one or more rectified images.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06K 9/36 - Image preprocessing, i.e. processing the image information without deciding about the identity of the image
• G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field
• G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
• G06T 7/593 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images from stereo images
• G06T 7/521 - Depth or shape recovery from laser ranging, e.g. using interferometryDepth or shape recovery from the projection of structured light

Goods & Services

Packaging machines; packing machines; fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated packaging; fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated packaging for packaging goods; fully automated custom packaging machines for creating custom packaging for products; fully automated custom packaging machines for producing corrugated packaging at the moment when needed for packaging goods; fully automated custom packaging machine that cuts, folds, labels, glues and erects corrugated packaging

Abstract

A method for performing automatic visual inspection includes: capturing visual information of an object using a scanning system including a plurality of cameras; extracting, by a computing system including a processor and memory, one or more feature maps from the visual information using one or more feature extractors; classifying, by the computing system, the object by supplying the one or more feature maps to a complex classifier to compute a classification of the object, the complex classifier including: a plurality of simple classifiers, each simple classifier of the plurality of simple classifiers being configured to compute outputs representing a characteristic of the object; and one or more logical operators configured to combine the outputs of the simple classifiers to compute the classification of the object; and outputting, by the computing system, the classification of the object as a result of the automatic visual inspection.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06T 7/50 - Depth or shape recovery
• G06T 7/90 - Determination of colour characteristics
• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
• G06N 3/04 - Architecture, e.g. interconnection topology
• G06V 30/148 - Segmentation of character regions
• G06V 30/10 - Character recognition

Abstract

A method for estimating tightly enclosing bounding boxes by a computing system includes: controlling a scanning system including one or more depth cameras to capture visual information of the scene including one or more objects; detecting the one or more objects of the scene based on the visual information; singulating each the one or more objects from the frame of the scene to generate one or more 3D models corresponding to the one or more objects, the one or more 3D models including a partial 3D model of a corresponding one of the one or more objects; extrapolating a more complete 3D model of the corresponding one of the one or more objects based on the partial 3D model; and estimating a tightly enclosing bounding box of the corresponding one of the one or more objects based on the more complete 3D model.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06T 7/10 - SegmentationEdge detection
• H04N 13/20 - Image signal generators
• G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
• G06T 3/40 - Scaling of whole images or parts thereof, e.g. expanding or contracting
• G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics

Abstract

A computer system for automated third-party cost estimation and production management receives a request for a particular packaging design template. The system identifies, with a continuous monitoring software application, current system capabilities. The continuous monitoring software application is configured to query multiple packaging production machines located on different networks and at different locations, gather current operating characteristics of each packaging production machine selected from the multiple packaging production machines, and query a queue memory space at each packaging production machine selected from the multiple packaging production machines. Based upon the current system capabilities, the system selects a particular packaging production machine selected from the multiple packaging production machines to produce the particular packaging design template. The system then produces the particular packaging design template.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
• G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
• G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
• G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
• G06Q 50/04 - Manufacturing
• B32B 29/08 - Corrugated paper or cardboard