A heat-shrinkable bi-oriented, multi-layer laminate is described, the laminate comprising a core layer comprising: 75-85 percent by weight of an ethylene α-olefin polyolefin plastomer polymer, 10-20 percent by weight of a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) and 1-10 percent by weight of ethylene-based compatibilizer; at least one surface layer comprising: 70-80 percent by weight of an ethylene α-olefin polyolefin plastomer polymer, and 10-20 percent by weight of ethylene-based compatibilizer; and at least one inner layer between at the least one surface layer and the core layer, the at least one inner layer comprising: less than 70 percent by weight of an ethylene α-olefin polyolefin plastomer polymer, and 10-20 percent by weight of ethylene-based compatibilizer, 10-20 percent by weight of a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE). Methods of manufacture and use as a food packaging film are provided.
A heat-shrinkable bi-oriented, multi-layer laminate is described, the laminate comprising a core layer comprising: 75-85 percent by weight of an ethylene a-olefin polyolefin plastomer polymer, 10-20 percent by weight of a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) and 1-10 percent by weight of ethylene-based compatibilizer; at least one surface layer comprising: 70-80 percent by weight of an ethylene a-olefin polyolefin plastomer polymer, and 10-20 percent by weight of ethylene-based compatibilizer; and at least one inner layer between at the least one surface layer and the core layer, the at least one inner layer comprising: less than 70 percent by weight of an ethylene a-olefin polyolefin plastomer polymer, and 10-20 percent by weight of ethylene-based compatibilizer, 10-20 percent by weight of a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE). Methods of manufacture and use as a food packaging film are provided.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
A WAT carton sealing apparatus utilizes a top carton sealing assembly and a bottom carton sealing assembly to improve the speed at which cartons are sealed. The top carton sealing assembly moves vertically with respect to the bottom carton sealing assembly to seal cartons of different heights. The top carton sealing assembly may utilize top and bottom carton feeder assemblies, top and bottom tape applicator assemblies, and top and bottom WAT tape head assemblies. The feeder assemblies at least partially feed a carton through the carton sealing apparatus by engaging the top and bottom of the carton. The WAT tape head assemblies apply the water to the WAT tape and feed the WAT tape during application to the carton, while dual first and second top tape applicator assemblies and dual first and second bottom tape applicator assemblies are used to apply a double application of WAT tape to the carton.
A WAT carton sealing apparatus utilizes a top carton sealing assembly and a bottom carton sealing assembly to improve the speed at which cartons are sealed. The top carton sealing assembly moves vertically with respect to the bottom carton sealing assembly to seal cartons of different heights. The top carton sealing assembly may utilize top and bottom carton feeder assemblies, top and bottom tape applicator assemblies, and top and bottom WAT tape head assemblies. The feeder assemblies at least partially feed a carton through the carton sealing apparatus by engaging the top and bottom of the carton. The WAT tape head assemblies apply the water to the WAT tape and feed the WAT tape during application to the carton, while dual first and second top tape applicator assemblies and dual first and second bottom tape applicator assemblies are used to apply a double application of WAT tape to the carton.
This disclosure is directed to a continuous, low-shear process for the compounding and starch. In one aspect of the disclosure, the starch may be applied directly as a web, film, or layer, for example, in a tape product.
Described is a release composition comprising a polymer backbone with at least one C18-C22 alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer units, at least one C1-C6 alkyl (meth)acrylate methacrylate monomer units, and at least one styrenic monomer unit, and method of manufacture of the composition. Tape products incorporating the release composition as a release layer are also described.
An output chute safety mechanism includes an output chute, an output chute valve door, and an upstream valve door. The output chute includes a proximal end and a distal end. The output chute valve door includes a first configuration that obstructs the output chute and a second configuration that does not obstruct the output chute. The upstream valve door includes a first configuration that prevents the output chute valve door from being disposed in its second configuration and a second configuration that permits the output chute valve door to be disposed in its second configuration.
A tape applicator consistent with the present disclosure may include a tape applicator configured for applying a tape, such as a pressure sensitive adhesive tape to a carton (e.g., for sealing and/or assembling the carton). One or more rollers may be utilized to aid in applying the pressure sensitive adhesive tape to a carton. Furthermore, a wiper aids in applying pressure sensitive adhesive tape to a carton (e.g., before and/or after the one or more rollers). The wiper may be a split wiper having a first portion and a second portion, which allows for applying adhesive tape to a carton when the carton is under-packed or over-packed, and thus, the flaps of the carton are not level with respect to each other (e.g., the edges are not located in the same plane).
Example systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed herein for water level detection and indication in water activated tape (WAT) dispensers. Specifically, a water activated tape dispenser configured for water level detection and indication and a method for using a WAT dispenser configured for water level detection and indication.
B65H 35/00 - Delivering articles from cutting or line-perforating machinesArticle or web delivery apparatus incorporating cutting or line-perforating devices, e.g. adhesive tape dispensers
B65H 57/18 - Guides for filamentary materialsSupports therefor mounted to facilitate unwinding of material from packages
C09J 7/32 - Water-activated, e.g. for gummed paper
B05C 11/02 - Apparatus for spreading or distributing liquids or other fluent materials already applied to a surfaceControl of the thickness of a coating
B29C 65/50 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor using adhesives using adhesive tape
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
Goods & Services
(1) Tape dispensing machines for industrial use.
(2) Paper envelopes for packaging; packaging materials of paper, namely, paper protective packaging void fill; paper padded envelopes; paper cold chain packaging materials; packaging materials of paper, namely, paper blocking and bracing; paper labels; packaging materials of paper, namely, paper fragile wraps; paper carton sealing tape; adhesive tape for stationery or household purposes, namely, water activated sealing tape; paper packaging containers.
(3) Water-activated carton sealing adhesive tape for industrial or commercial use; adhesive tape for industrial or commercial packing use, namely, water activated sealing tape.
Repulpable water-activated tapes, in particular reinforced laminated, water-activated paper tapes and methods of making the same are disclosed. The repulpable water-activated tape includes an outermost paper layer having a top surface and a bottom surface, a reinforcement adjacent to the bottom surface of the outermost paper layer, an innermost paper layer having a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface of the innermost paper later adjacent to the reinforcement, at least a portion of a starch-based laminating adhesive disposed about each of the outermost paper layer, reinforcement, and innermost paper layer, and a water-activated adhesive adjacent to the bottom surface of the innermost paper layer. A repulpable starch-based laminating adhesive and tape comprising same is also described.
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 29/02 - Layered products essentially comprising paper or cardboard next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
B32B 37/20 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of continuous webs only
C09J 5/00 - Adhesive processes in generalAdhesive processes not provided for elsewhere, e.g. relating to primers
C09J 7/32 - Water-activated, e.g. for gummed paper
C09J 103/02 - StarchDegradation products thereof, e.g. dextrin
A water activated tape and method of producing is provided, the tape comprising a repulpable material, a water-soluble material affixed to the repulpable material, and a water activated adhesive layer affixed to the water-soluble material.
C09J 7/32 - Water-activated, e.g. for gummed paper
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
B32B 29/02 - Layered products essentially comprising paper or cardboard next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 37/15 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with at least one layer being manufactured and immediately laminated before reaching its stable state, e.g. in which a layer is extruded and laminated while in semi-molten state
B32B 37/20 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of continuous webs only
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Goods & Services
Paper envelopes for packaging; protective paper packaging materials to fill voids in packages; paper padded envelopes for mailing or packaging; paper packaging containers; paper blocking and bracing, namely, packaging materials of paper; paper labels
17.
ADHESIVE FOR WATER ACTIVATED TAPE (WAT), WAT APPLICATOR FOR METERING THE ADHESIVE OF WATER ACTIVATED TAPE, AND A METHOD OF METERING
B05C 11/02 - Apparatus for spreading or distributing liquids or other fluent materials already applied to a surfaceControl of the thickness of a coating
C09J 7/32 - Water-activated, e.g. for gummed paper
C09J 151/02 - Adhesives based on graft polymers in which the grafted component is obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsAdhesives based on derivatives of such polymers grafted on to polysaccharides
A water activated tape and method of producing is provided, the tape comprising a repulpable material, a water-soluble material affixed to the repulpable material, and a water activated adhesive layer affixed to the water-soluble material.
C09J 7/32 - Water-activated, e.g. for gummed paper
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
B32B 29/02 - Layered products essentially comprising paper or cardboard next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 37/15 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with at least one layer being manufactured and immediately laminated before reaching its stable state, e.g. in which a layer is extruded and laminated while in semi-molten state
B32B 37/20 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of continuous webs only
A water-activated adhesive comprising an amount of a starch grafted with an amount of acrylic acid monomer, polyacrylic acid, or combinations thereof is described. A tape comprising a substrate and a water-activated adhesive coupled to the substrate, the water-activated adhesive comprising a starch grafted with one or more of acrylic acid monomer, polyacrylic acid, or combinations thereof. Water-activated tape (WAT) applicators, and carton sealing machines using the WAT applicators, are used to introduce a liquid (e.g., water, an aqueous solution, etc.) to the adhesive for activation of the adhesive. The WAT applicator apparatus is used to meter the liquid for activating the adhesive layer of the water-activated tape. Metering of the liquid includes one or more of introducing, disrupting, and/or removing excess liquid from the adhesive layer of the WAT tape. The metering of the liquid allows for more effective application of the WAT tape to cartons at higher speeds.
C09J 7/32 - Water-activated, e.g. for gummed paper
C09J 151/02 - Adhesives based on graft polymers in which the grafted component is obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsAdhesives based on derivatives of such polymers grafted on to polysaccharides
B05C 5/00 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work
B05C 11/02 - Apparatus for spreading or distributing liquids or other fluent materials already applied to a surfaceControl of the thickness of a coating
20.
VOID IDENTIFICATION FOR PACKAGING AND APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR USING VOID IDENTIFICATION
A void fill system may be used to scan a carton before, during, or after pre-fill material is dispensed into the carton, one or more products are packaged into the carton, and/or when void fill material is dispensed to the carton having the one or more products. The void fill system may include one or more sensors, which may be used identify the carton and/or identify the carton volume. The one or more sensors may also be used to identify the current carton volume (e.g., of the products, fill material, etc.). The information captured by the void fill system may be used to determine a proposed packaging recipe (e.g., suggest a carton, void fill, product configuration, etc.) based on supplier or customer preferences, product information, shipping information, or the like, to provide a notification with recommendations regarding the packaging process, and/or to automatically dispense void fill material.
B65B 1/06 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by gravity flow
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
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
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Goods & Services
(1) Carton sealing machine using water-activated tape.
(2) Adhesive tape dispensing machines; machines for dispensing sealing tapes in lengths determined by dimensions of an article placed thereon; label gluing machines.
(3) Stationery items, namely, tape dispensers for serving tape, sold empty; label and gummed tape moisteners and tape serving units.
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Goods & Services
(1) Carton sealing machine using water-activated tape; adhesive tape dispensing machines; machines for dispensing sealing tapes in lengths determined by dimensions of an article placed thereon; label gluing machines.
(2) Stationery items, namely, tape dispensers for serving tape, sold empty; label and gummed tape moisteners and tape serving units.
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Goods & Services
Carton sealing machine using water-activated tape; adhesive tape dispensing machines in the nature of tape dispensing machines for industrial use; machines for dispensing sealing tapes in lengths determined by dimensions of an article placed thereon for industrial use; label gluing machines for industrial use Stationery items, namely, adhesive tape dispensers for serving tape, sold empty for office, household or stationery use; moisteners in the nature of a desktop moistener unit comprised of a water reservoir, wicking device, and guide especially designed for manually wetting paper labels and gummed tape for office, stationery or household purposes; tape serving units in the nature of adhesive tape dispensers for office, household or stationery use
This disclosure is directed to a retrogradation resistant starch film and a continuous, process for the compounding and extruding of the starch film and/or preparing laminates. In one aspect of the disclosure, the starch may be applied directly as a web, film, or layer as a reinforcement, for example, in a tape product, air pillow, or mailer.
Example systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed herein for an assembly monitoring system including an assembly, a gateway, at least one control unit, at least one sensor module, a connection hub, a sensor, an online server and database, a local monitoring device, and a remote monitoring device. The gateway transmits the display data and usage data to the online server and database. The online server and database receives the display data and usage data and to retains it. The remote monitoring device accesses the display data and usage data remotely and the local monitoring device accesses the display data and usage data locally.
B65B 1/00 - Packaging fluent solid material, e.g. powders, granular or loose fibrous material, loose masses of small articles, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans or jars
B65H 3/44 - Simultaneously, alternately, or selectively separating articles from two or more piles
Example systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed herein for an assembly monitoring system including an assembly, a gateway, at least one control unit, at least one sensor module, a connection hub, a sensor, an online server and database, a local monitoring device, and a remote monitoring device. The gateway transmits the display data and usage data to the online server and database. The online server and database receives the display data and usage data and to retains it. The remote monitoring device accesses the display data and usage data remotely and the local monitoring device accesses the display data and usage data locally.
B65B 1/00 - Packaging fluent solid material, e.g. powders, granular or loose fibrous material, loose masses of small articles, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans or jars
B65H 3/44 - Simultaneously, alternately, or selectively separating articles from two or more piles
31.
RELEASE COATING COMPOSITIONS FOR ADHESIVE TAPE AND METHODS
Described is a release composition comprising a polymer backbone with at least one C18-C22 alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer units, at least one C1-C6 alkyl (meth)acrylate methacrylate monomer units, and at least one styrenic monomer unit, and method of manufacture of the composition. Tape products incorporating the release composition as a release layer are also described.
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
Goods & Services
Tape dispensing machines for industrial use Paper packaging containers; tape dispensing machines in the nature of adhesive tape dispensers for office, household or stationery use Water activated adhesive sealing tape for industrial and commercial use
A tape applicator consistent with the present disclosure may include a tape applicator configured for applying a tape, such as a pressure sensitive adhesive tape to a carton (e.g., for sealing and/or assembling the carton). One or more rollers may be utilized to aid in applying the pressure sensitive adhesive tape to a carton. Furthermore, a wiper aids in applying pressure sensitive adhesive tape to a carton (e.g., before and/or after the one or more rollers). The wiper may be a split wiper having a first portion and a second portion, which allows for applying adhesive tape to a carton when the carton is under-packed or over-packed, and thus, the flaps of the carton are not level with respect to each other (e.g., the edges are not located in the same plane).
A packaging apparatus (e.g., otherwise described as a mailer apparatus with a material feeder assembly, a product supply assembly, a folding assembly, a sealing assembly, and/or a packaging apparatus system (e.g., including a controller thereof) for controlling the operation of the packaging apparatus. The packaging apparatus is configured for delivering products and material at the same time, and forming a package (e.g., a mailer, or other package) directly around the products. A material feeder assembly of the packaging apparatus supplies material for packaging and a folding assembly receives the plurality of products and folds the material around the products. The sealing assembly seals the material around the at least one product to form packages (e.g., makes a longitudinal seam, forms a transverse seam, and/or separates the material at the transverse seam).
B65B 9/08 - Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, in a longitudinally-folded web, or in a web folded into a tube about the articles or quantities of material placed upon it in a web folded and sealed transversely to form pockets which are subsequently filled and then closed by sealing
B65B 51/30 - Devices, e.g. jaws, for applying pressure and heat successively, e.g. for subdividing filled tubes
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 61/04 - 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
A packaging apparatus (e.g., otherwise described as a mailer apparatus with a material feeder assembly, a product supply assembly, a folding assembly, a sealing assembly, and/or a packaging apparatus system (e.g., including a controller thereof) for controlling the operation of the packaging apparatus. The packaging apparatus is configured for delivering products and material at the same time, and forming a package (e.g., a mailer, or other package) directly around the products. A material feeder assembly of the packaging apparatus supplies material for packaging and a folding assembly receives the plurality of products and folds the material around the products. The sealing assembly seals the material around the at least one product to form packages (e.g., makes a longitudinal seam, forms a transverse seam, and/or separates the material at the transverse seam).
B65B 9/06 - Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, in a longitudinally-folded web, or in a web folded into a tube about the articles or quantities of material placed upon it
B29C 65/18 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated tool
B29C 65/78 - Means for handling the parts to be joined, e.g. for making containers or hollow articles
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
B65B 9/067 - Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, in a longitudinally-folded web, or in a web folded into a tube about the articles or quantities of material placed upon it the web advancing continuously
B65B 9/073 - Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, in a longitudinally-folded web, or in a web folded into a tube about the articles or quantities of material placed upon it the web having intermittent motion
B65B 51/28 - Rollers for producing longitudinal and transverse seams simultaneously
B65B 51/30 - Devices, e.g. jaws, for applying pressure and heat successively, e.g. for subdividing filled tubes
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
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Cartoning machine for multiple, different carton configurations and method of use
A cartoning machine including a carton supply station (e.g., a rotary carton supply station, a linear carton supply station, a non-linear carton supply station, or the like) and a handling station operatively coupled to the carton supply station. The carton supply station provides, on a selective basis, cartons, such as carton blanks, pre-formed cartons, or the like. The carton supply station of the cartoning machine provides for movement of magazines with respect to a robot in the handling station that may have a distal end secured in a stationary and fixed location. As such, different magazines with dissimilar cartons may be moved to a picking location adjacent the robot, as dissimilar cartons are required. Further, the cartons within the magazines may be moved to a pre-determined pick-up location such that the robot is repeatably picking a carton from the pre-determine pick-up location.
B65B 43/44 - 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 from supply magazines
B65B 43/26 - Opening or distending bagsOpening, erecting, or setting-up boxes, cartons, or carton blanks
B65B 43/46 - 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 grippers
B65B 43/50 - 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 rotary tables or turrets
41.
Mailer machine for multiple, different mailer configurations and method of use
A mailer machine including a mailer supply station (e.g., a rotary mailer supply station, a linear mailer supply station, a non-linear mailer supply station, or the like) and a handling station operatively coupled to the mailer supply station. The mailer supply station provides, on a selective basis, mailers having different attributes. The mailer supply station of the mailer machine provides for movement of magazines with respect to a robot in the handling station that may have a distal end secured in a stationary and fixed location. As such, different magazines with dissimilar mailers may be moved to a picking location adjacent the robot, as dissimilar mailers are required. Further, the mailers within the magazines may be moved to a pre-determined pick-up location such that the robot is repeatably picking a mailer from the pre-determine pick-up location.
B65B 43/46 - 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 grippers
B65B 7/08 - Closing containers or receptacles deformed by, or taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. bags, sacks by collapsing mouth portion, e.g. to form a single flap and folding
B65B 43/44 - 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 from supply magazines
B65B 57/02 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of binding or wrapping material, containers, or packages
42.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AIR PILLOW CONVEYANCE AND SEPARATION
An inflatable packaging system includes an inflatable cushioning supply and a conveyance module. The conveyance module includes a sliding conveyor, a fixed conveyor, a belt-drive, and an encoder. The sliding conveyor is adjustable, relative to the fixed conveyor, such that a space between the sliding conveyor and the fixed conveyor is adjustable. The belt-drive displaces the inflatable cushioning supply through the space between the sliding conveyor and the fixed conveyor. The encoder is coupled to the belt-drive.
B65H 35/00 - Delivering articles from cutting or line-perforating machinesArticle or web delivery apparatus incorporating cutting or line-perforating devices, e.g. adhesive tape dispensers
B65H 35/10 - Delivering articles from cutting or line-perforating machinesArticle or web delivery apparatus incorporating cutting or line-perforating devices, e.g. adhesive tape dispensers from or with devices for breaking partially-cut or perforated webs, e.g. bursters
A fluid-fillable air cushion or mailer comprising a first layer comprising a repulpable material, a laminate comprising at least two water-soluble material layers, the laminate adjacently affixed to the first layer; and an air fillable portion integral with the laminate, and method of making same are disclosed.
B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
B31D 5/00 - Multiple-step processes for making three-dimensional articles
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 7/05 - Interconnection of layers the layers not being connected over the whole surface, e.g. discontinuous connection or patterned connection
B32B 27/22 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using plasticisers
D21H 19/20 - Coatings without pigments applied in a form other than the aqueous solution defined in group comprising macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
D21H 23/64 - Addition to the formed paper by contacting paper with a device carrying the material the material being non-fluent at the moment of transfer, e.g. in form of preformed, at least partially hardened coating
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
(1) Tape dispensing machines for industrial purposes.
(2) Paper envelopes for packaging; paper protective packaging materials to fill voids in packages; paper padded envelopes; insulated paper packaging materials for temperature-sensitive goods, namely food products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and electronic components; paper blocking and bracing, namely packaging materials of paper; paper labels; paper fragile wraps; paper carton sealing tape; water activated sealing tape; paper packaging containers.
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
Goods & Services
Tape dispensing machines for industrial use Paper envelopes for packaging; packaging materials of paper, namely, paper protective packaging void fill; paper padded envelopes; paper cold chain packaging materials; packaging materials of paper, namely, paper blocking and bracing; paper labels; packaging materials of paper, namely, paper fragile wraps; paper carton sealing tape; adhesive tape for stationery or household purposes, namely, water activated sealing tape; paper packaging containers Water-activated carton sealing adhesive tape for industrial or commercial use; adhesive tape for industrial or commercial packing use, namely, water activated sealing tape
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
(1) Tape dispensing machines for industrial purposes.
(2) Paper envelopes for packaging; paper protective packaging materials to fill voids in packages; paper padded envelopes; insulated paper packaging materials for temperature-sensitive goods, namely food products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and electronic components; paper blocking and bracing, namely packaging materials of paper; paper labels; paper fragile wraps; paper carton sealing tape; water activated sealing tape; paper packaging containers.
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Goods & Services
(1) Tape dispensing machines for industrial purposes.
(2) Paper envelopes for packaging; paper protective packaging materials to fill voids in packages; paper padded envelopes; insulated paper packaging materials for temperature-sensitive goods, namely food products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and electronic components; paper blocking and bracing, namely packaging materials of paper; paper labels; paper fragile wraps; paper carton sealing tape; water activated sealing tape; paper packaging containers.
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
Goods & Services
Tape dispensing machines for industrial use Paper envelopes for packaging; packaging materials of paper, namely, paper protective packaging void fill; paper padded envelopes; paper cold chain packaging materials; packaging materials of paper, namely, paper blocking and bracing; paper labels; packaging materials of paper, namely, paper fragile wraps; paper carton sealing tape; adhesive tape for stationery or household purposes, namely, water activated sealing tape; paper packaging containers Water-activated carton sealing adhesive tape for industrial or commercial use; adhesive tape for industrial or commercial packing use, namely, water activated sealing tape
ABSTRACT This disclosure is directed to a continuous, low-shear process for the compounding and starch. In one aspect of the disclosure, the starch may be applied directly as a web, film, or layer, for example, in a tape product.
This disclosure is directed to a continuous, low-shear process for the compounding and starch. In one aspect of the disclosure, the starch may be applied directly as a web, film, or layer, for example, in a tape product.
An output chute safety mechanism includes an output chute, an output chute valve door, and an upstream valve door. The output chute includes a proximal end and a distal end. The output chute valve door includes a first configuration that obstructs the output chute and a second configuration that does not obstruct the output chute. The upstream valve door includes a first configuration that prevents the output chute valve door from being disposed in its second configuration and a second configuration that permits the output chute valve door to be disposed in its second configuration.
An output chute safety mechanism includes an output chute, an output chute valve door, and an upstream valve door. The output chute includes a proximal end and a distal end. The output chute valve door includes a first configuration that obstructs the output chute and a second configuration that does not obstruct the output chute. The upstream valve door includes a first configuration that prevents the output chute valve door from being disposed in its second configuration and a second configuration that permits the output chute valve door to be disposed in its second configuration.
A modular dunnage machine assembly consists essentially of discrete modules of grouped dunnage machine components, the dunnage assembly being usable for expanding, stitching and/or compressing and/or pulling, and cutting, sheet stock material into separate strips of dunnage or other cushioning product. The modules can be individually mounted to the assembly and stabilized thereon, before being securely connected to the assembly, for purposes of component part replacement or initially assembly. In some embodiments, the modules consist essentially of a gear and motor module, an expander module, a power supply module, an internal mounting frame module and a cutter module.
A modular dunnage machine assembly consists essentially of discrete modules of grouped dunnage machine components, the dunnage assembly being usable for expanding, stitching and/or compressing and/or pulling, and cutting, sheet stock material into separate strips of dunnage or other cushioning product. The modules can be individually mounted to the assembly and stabilized thereon, before being securely connected to the assembly, for purposes of component part replacement or initially assembly. In some embodiments, the modules consist essentially of a gear and motor module, an expander module, a power supply module, an internal mounting frame module and a cutter module.
A water activated tape system includes a tape roller, a water bottle, and a first wipedown mechanism. The tape roller is configured to dispense water activated tape. The water bottle is configured provide liquid to wet the water activated tape. The first wipedown mechanism is configured to press the water activated tape onto a carton. The first wipedown mechanism includes a first hinged arm, a first roller, disposed at a first end of the first hinged arm, a second hinged arm, and a second roller, disposed at a first end of the second hinged arm.
B65H 26/06 - Warning or safety devices, e.g. automatic fault detectors, stop-motions, for web-advancing mechanisms responsive to predetermined lengths of webs
Repulpable water-activated tapes, in particular reinforced laminated, water-activated paper tapes and methods of making the same are disclosed. The repulpable water-activated tape includes an outermost paper layer having a top surface and a bottom surface, a reinforcement adjacent to the bottom surface of the outermost paper layer, an innermost paper layer having a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface of the innermost paper lateradjacent to the reinforcement, at least a portion of a starch-based laminating adhesive disposed about each of the outermost paper layer, reinforcement, and innermost paper layer, and a water-activated adhesive adjacent to the bottom surface of the innermost paper layer. A repulpable starch-based laminating adhesive and tape comprising same is also described.
B32B 15/085 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
C09J 7/20 - Adhesives in the form of films or foils characterised by their carriers
C09J 7/24 - PlasticsMetallised plastics based on macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
C09J 7/30 - Adhesives in the form of films or foils characterised by the adhesive composition
Repulpable water-activated tapes, in particular reinforced laminated, water-activated paper tapes and methods of making the same are disclosed. The repulpable water-activated tape includes an outermost paper layer having a top surface and a bottom surface, a reinforcement adjacent to the bottom surface of the outermost paper layer, an innermost paper layer having a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface of the innermost paper later adjacent to the reinforcement, at least a portion of a starch-based laminating adhesive disposed about each of the outermost paper layer, reinforcement, and innermost paper layer, and a water-activated adhesive adjacent to the bottom surface of the innermost paper layer. A repulpable starch-based laminating adhesive and tape comprising same is also described.
C09J 7/24 - PlasticsMetallised plastics based on macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
C09J 7/20 - Adhesives in the form of films or foils characterised by their carriers
C09J 7/30 - Adhesives in the form of films or foils characterised by the adhesive composition
B32B 15/085 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
A low cost, thick duct tape having a multi-layer adhesive system and methods for making the duct tape are disclosed. The duct tape includes a backing having a first major surface and an opposing second major surface, a reinforcing material applied to the second major surface of the backing, an inner adhesive layer applied to the reinforcing material opposite the backing, and an outermost adhesive layer applied to the composite adhesive layer. The inner adhesive layer includes a first adhesive and an extender dispersed in the first adhesive, and the outermost adhesive layer includes a second adhesive that may be the same or different than the first adhesive.
B32B 27/28 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising copolymers of synthetic resins not wholly covered by any one of the following subgroups
B32B 7/00 - Layered products characterised by the relation between layers Layered products characterised by the relative orientation of features between layers, or by the relative values of a measurable parameter between layers, i.e. products comprising layers having different physical, chemical or physicochemical properties Layered products characterised by the interconnection of layers
B32B 3/26 - 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
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
Packaging machines for handling, sizing, filling and sealing boxes, cartons, and other containers with void-fill, cushioning, and insulating material; paper void fill packaging machinery
A packaging apparatus with an improved pinch roller apparatus, fluid supply apparatus, and/or a sealing apparatus. The pinch roller apparatus (e.g., comprising one or more guide and/or pinch rollers) is used to deliver film material to the fluid supply apparatus (e.g., nozzle and blower apparatus, or the like) that fills one or more chambers of the film material with fluid (e.g., air, gas, or other like fluid), and the film material is then sealed by a sealing apparatus (e.g., using one or more heating elements with an improved temperature sensor configuration) that seals the fluid within the one or more chambers in order to form the inflated article (e.g., inflated packaging material). In particular, the sealing apparatus provides improved sealing through the improved accuracy of the temperature reading in the heating zone, in part, by locating a sensor between a heating element and a protective member that covers the sensor.
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
B31D 5/00 - Multiple-step processes for making three-dimensional articles
G01K 7/02 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using thermoelectric elements, e.g. thermocouples
B65B 51/30 - Devices, e.g. jaws, for applying pressure and heat successively, e.g. for subdividing filled tubes
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MOTOR DRIVEN ADJUSTABLE ANTI-JAM DEVICE FOR EXPANDING SLIT CUSHIONING MATERIAL
A device for dispensing a roll of sheet stock material includes a first pair of rollers. The first pair of rollers is driven by an electric motor. The first pair of rollers is configured to receive expandable slit paper between the first pair of rollers. The first pair of rollers is configured to modify a force of friction applied to an outer surface of the expandable slit paper.
B65H 26/02 - Warning or safety devices, e.g. automatic fault detectors, stop-motions, for web-advancing mechanisms responsive to presence of irregularities in running webs
68.
Paper shipping envelope with punched paper stand-off padding
A padded mailer includes an outer shipping pocket, having a first opening, and an inner shipping pocket, having a second opening. The inner shipping pocket is disposed within the outer shipping pocket at the first opening. The inner shipping pocket includes a plurality of standoffs disposed away from an outer surface of the inner shipping pocket and towards an inner surface of the outer shipping pocket.
B65D 81/03 - Wrappers or envelopes with shock-absorbing properties, e.g. bubble films
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
A reusable container and reusable container transport system for use thereof. The reusable container may include a container housing (e.g., flexible container or ridged container that is reusable, resealable, and/or the like), a programmable screen (e.g., flexible, electrophoretic, and/or the like), a vacuum housing that may be used to secure the screen and/or the other components (e.g., hold, protect, and/or the like), an energy source (e.g., integral with and/or removeable from the container systems), and/or one or more container systems (e.g., low profile motherboard, or the like). When an entity receives the reusable container, the entity may make a product decision using a user interface, such as a user computer system (e.g. a mobile device). The product decision may include acceptance of a product, return of the product, or sending of an alternate product. Based on the product decision the programmable screen may be updated with alternate transport information.
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
B65D 55/14 - Applications of locks, e.g. of permutation or key-controlled locks
73.
VOID IDENTIFICATION FOR PACKAGING AND APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR USING VOID IDENTIFICATION
A void fill system may be used to scan a carton before, during, or after pre-fill material is dispensed into the carton, one or more products are packaged into the carton, and/or when void fill material is dispensed to the carton having the one or more products. The void fill system may include one or more sensors, which may be used identify the carton and/or identify the carton volume. The one or more sensors may also be used to identify the current carton volume (e.g., of the products, fill material, etc.). The information captured by the void fill system may be used to determine a proposed packaging recipe (e.g., suggest a carton, void fill, product configuration, etc.) based on supplier or customer preferences, product information, shipping information, or the like, to provide a notification with recommendations regarding the packaging process, and/or to automatically dispense void fill material.
B65B 1/06 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by gravity flow
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
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
An improved mailer folding apparatus that forms mailers from mailer blanks. The mailer folding apparatus comprises a transport assembly and one or more folding assemblies. The transport assembly moves mailer blanks and/or mailers through the mailer folding apparatus. The one or more folding assemblies may each comprise a folding system and a carriage system. The folding system may selectively allow for the folding of a mailer blank into a mailer. A carriage of the carriage system may move the folding system longitudinally between different positions relative to the transport assembly. An engagement system separate from the carriage system or integrated into the carriage system may engage and disengage the folding system with the transport system for selectively feeding a mailer blank through the folding system, or disengage the folding system for allowing a mailer blank or folded mailer to bypass the folding system.
A mailer folding apparatus that forms mailers (350) from mailer blanks (300) comprises a transport assembly (2) and one or more folding assemblies (100). The transport assembly moves mailer blanks and/or mailers through the mailer folding apparatus. The one or more folding assemblies may each comprise a folding system (200) and a carriage system (110). The folding system may selectively allow for the folding of a mailer blank into a mailer. A carriage (130) of the carriage system may move the folding system longitudinally between different positions relative to the transport assembly. An engagement system (160) separate from the carriage system or integrated into the carriage system may engage and disengage the folding system with the transport system for selectively feeding a mailer blank through the folding system, or disengage the folding system for allowing a mailer blank or folded mailer to bypass the folding system.
B31B 70/52 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs by reciprocating or oscillating members other than plungers and dies, e.g. by fingers
B31F 1/22 - Making webs in which the channel of each corrugation is longitudinal with the web feed
B31B 150/10 - Flexible containers made from sheets or blanks, e.g. from flattened tubes the longitudinal axes of the containers being parallel to the direction in which the sheets or blanks are fed
B31B 160/10 - Shape of flexible containers rectangular and flat, i.e. without structural provision for thickness of contents
A fluid-fillable air cushion or mailer comprising a first layer comprising a repulpable material, a laminate comprising at least two water-soluble material layers, the laminate adjacently affixed to the first layer; and an air fillable portion integral with the laminate, and method of making same are disclosed.
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 7/05 - Interconnection of layers the layers not being connected over the whole surface, e.g. discontinuous connection or patterned connection
B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
B32B 27/22 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using plasticisers
B32B 29/00 - Layered products essentially comprising paper or cardboard
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
A mailer machine including a mailer supply station (e.g., a rotary mailer supply station, a linear mailer supply station, a non-linear mailer supply station, or the like) and a handling station operatively coupled to the mailer supply station. The mailer supply station provides, on a selective basis, mailers having different attributes. The mailer supply station of the mailer machine provides for movement of magazines with respect to a robot in the handling station that may have a distal end secured in a stationary and fixed location. As such, different magazines with dissimilar mailers may be moved to a picking location adjacent the robot, as dissimilar mailers are required. Further, the mailers within the magazines may be moved to a pre-determined pick-up location such that the robot is repeatably picking a mailer from the pre-determine pick-up location.
B65B 43/46 - 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 grippers
B65B 7/08 - Closing containers or receptacles deformed by, or taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. bags, sacks by collapsing mouth portion, e.g. to form a single flap and folding
B65B 57/02 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of binding or wrapping material, containers, or packages
B65B 43/44 - 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 from supply magazines
79.
Sheet stock material configuration and apparatus, systems and methods for feeding sheet stock material to a dunnage system
Methods and structures are provided for a dunnage system to facilitate efficient coupling together of supply units of pre-configured sheet stock material, such as, for example, separate units of fanfold stacks of pre-configured sheet stock material, in a manner of continuous supply with a continuous pocket extending longitudinally between the separate supply units, so that they can interact with an expander of the dunnage system without disruption as one supply unit is depleted and a next supply unit is fed through the dunnage system. Also, various methods, apparatus, and systems are provided to facilitate smooth operation of a dunnage machine of the dunnage system to reduce a tendency of the pre-configured sheet stock material to jam and to increase the tendency of dunnage product generated to reflect a desired shape and stability.
A water activated tape and method of producing is provided, the tape comprising a repulpable material, a water-soluble material affixed to the repulpable material, and a water activated adhesive layer affixed to the water-soluble material.
A water activated tape and method of producing is provided, the tape comprising a repulpable material, a water-soluble material affixed to the repulpable material, and a water activated adhesive layer affixed to the water-soluble material.
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
Paper for wrapping fragile items; protective paper packaging materials to fill voids in packages; Paper blocking and bracing, namely, packaging materials of paper
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
Paper envelopes for packaging; Protective paper packaging materials to fill voids in packages; Paper padded envelopes for mailing or packaging; Paper packaging containers; Paper blocking and bracing, namely, packaging materials of paper; Paper labels
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
Paper envelopes for packaging; protective paper packaging materials to fill voids in packages; paper padded envelopes for mailing or packaging; paper packaging containers; paper blocking and bracing, namely, packaging materials of paper; Paper labels
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
Paper for wrapping fragile items; protective paper packaging materials to fill voids in packages; Paper blocking and bracing, namely, packaging materials of paper
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
(1) Paper fragile wraps; protective paper packaging materials to fill voids in packages; paper blocking and bracing, namely packaging materials of paper.
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
(1) Paper envelopes for packaging; protective paper packaging materials to fill voids in packages; paper padded envelopes; paper blocking and bracing, namely packaging materials of paper; paper labels
95.
CARTONING MACHINE FOR MULTIPLE, DIFFERENT CARTON CONFIGURATIONS AND METHOD OF USE
A cartoning machine (10) including a carton supply station (12) (e.g., a rotary carton supply station, a linear carton supply station, a non- linear carton supply station, or the like) and a handling station (14) operatively coupled to the carton supply station. The carton supply station provides, on a selective basis, cartons, such as carton blanks (102, 104, 106), pre-formed cartons, or the like. The carton supply station of the cartoning machine provides for movement of magazines (11) with respect to a robot (15) in the handling station that may have a distal end secured in a stationary and fixed location. As such, different magazines with dissimilar cartons may be moved to a picking location adjacent the robot, as dissimilar cartons are required. Further, the cartons within the magazines may be moved to a pre- determined pick-up location such that the robot is repeatably picking a carton from the pre-determine pick-up location.
