Modular cushioning conversion machine
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Mar 4, 1997
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Nov 10, 1994
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Jul 22, 1994
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Abstract
A modular cushioning conversion machine for converting a sheet-like stock material into a cushioning dunnage product characterized by first and second modular units. The first unit includes a housing and a forming assembly within the housing which forms the sheet-like stock material into a three-dimensional strip. The second unit includes a housing and a feed mechanism within the housing which feeds the sheet-like stock material through the forming assembly. The housings of the first and second units respectively have an outlet opening and an inlet opening positionable with respect to one another to provide a pathway for the transfer of the strip from the first unit to the second unit.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
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- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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RANPAK CORP | 7990 AUBURN ROAD CONCORD TOWNSHIP OH 44077 |
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- 1994 Application Filing Year
- B31F Class
- 42 Applications Filed
- 15 Patents Issued To-Date
- 35.72 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Armington, Steven E | Gates Mills, OH | 23 | 670 |
# of filed Patents : 23 Total Citations : 670 | |||
Lencoski, Michael J | Claridon Township, OH | 25 | 294 |
# of filed Patents : 25 Total Citations : 294 | |||
Ratzel, Richard O | Westlake, OH | 68 | 1240 |
# of filed Patents : 68 Total Citations : 1240 |
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- 22 Citation Count
- B31F Class
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