Dennis E Grimm

US Patent:

55467342, Aug 20, 1996

Filed:

Sep 2, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/118111

Inventors:

Frank Moncrief - Acworth GA
Kelly W. Ziegler - Crosby MN
Michael Hiney - Atlanta GA
Dennis Grimm - Marietta GA

Assignee:

Riverhood International Corporation - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

B65B 3530

US Classification:

53534

Abstract:

A continuous motion, end loading packaging machine forms article groups of a predetermined number and configuration using a flight type article selector. The packaging machine is flexible in its ability to package articles of different heights and diameters in various product configurations. The packaging machine includes adjustable guide rails to selectively change product infeed lane widths. The machine also phase adjusts the selector flights, and allows for easy selector flight replacement.

US Patent:

57066337, Jan 13, 1998

Filed:

Apr 18, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/634199

Inventors:

Frank Moncrief - Acworth GA
Kelly W. Ziegler - Crosby MN
Michael Hiney - Atlanta GA
Dennis Grimm - Marietta GA

Assignee:

Riverwood International Corporation - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

B65B 3530

US Classification:

53448

Abstract:

A continuous motion, end loading packaging machine forms article groups of a predetermined number and configuration using a flight type article selector. The packaging machine is flexible in its ability to package articles of different heights and diameters in various product configurations. The packaging machine includes adjustable guide rails to selectively change product infeed lane widths. The machine also includes phase adjusts the selector flights, and allows for easy selector flight replacement.

US Patent:

57378983, Apr 14, 1998

Filed:

Apr 3, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/415492

Inventors:

Dennis C. Grimm - Marietta GA
Mitch Lowe - Marietta GA
Bruce D. Domino - Nisswa MN

Assignee:

Riverwood International Corporation - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

B65B 2100

US Classification:

53 481

Abstract:

An apparatus for controlling the input of articles at the start-up phase of a packaging machine of the type having at least one article conveyance lane and an article grouping mechanism constructed and arranged to meter articles moving in the conveyance lane into predetermined groups, comprising: (a) at least one stop post aligned for extension into the conveyance lane, the stop post further being disposed at an infeed end of the article grouping mechanism; (b) means to actuate the stop post, whereby the stop post is extendible and retractable in the article conveyance lane, the stop post impeding travel of articles in the lane when extended and permitting travel of articles in the lane when retracted; and (c) means to coordinate actuation of the means to actuate with operation of the article grouping mechanism.

US Patent:

57111375, Jan 27, 1998

Filed:

Jul 23, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/685074

Inventors:

Frank Moncrief - Acworth GA
Kelly W. Ziegler - Crosby MN
Michael Hiney - Atlanta GA
Dennis Grimm - Marietta GA

Assignee:

Riverwood International Corporation - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

B65B 3530

US Classification:

53534

Abstract:

A continuous motion, end loading packaging machine forms article groups of a predetermined number and configuration using a flight type article selector. The packaging machine is flexible in its ability to package articles of different heights and diameters in various product configurations. The packaging machine includes adjustable guide rails to selectively change product infeed lane widths. The machine also includes phase adjusts the selector flights, and allows for easy selector flight replacement.