Eric L Loppnow

US Patent:

6793613, Sep 21, 2004

Filed:

Feb 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/077580

Inventors:

Eric DeSmedt - Green Bay WI
Eric Loppnow - Green Bay WI

Assignee:

Hudson-Sharp Machine Co. - Green Bay WI

International Classification:

B31B 120

US Classification:

493194, 53468, 493229, 493237

Abstract:

A block of bags for a product filling process includes a plurality of bags stacked in overlying relationship. Each bag of the block has a top edge, a bag mouth and opposite first and second side edges. First and second weakened segments extend from adjacent edge points on respective opposite lateral edges of the bag. A central line of perforations extends between inner ends of the first and second weakened segments. A tear-off region is defined between the central line of perforations and the top edge. During automatic filling of the bag, the weakened segments are torn to form an open bag mouth, and the central line of perforations is torn after filling to separate the bag from the block. The weakened segments can be cuts and are spaced from the lateral edges of the bag to define frangible bridges at the lateral edges, wherein the frangible bridges are broken during opening of each bag. The invention also provides a bag filling platform which holds bag lip portions at a depressed elevation so that lip portions that remain on the platform after bags are separated do not interfere with the filling of subsequent bags.

US Patent:

56057717, Feb 25, 1997

Filed:

Oct 26, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/547744

Inventors:

Phillip A. Eidler - Muskego WI
Eric Loppnow - Milwaukee WI

Assignee:

ZBB Technologies, Inc. - Wauwatosa WI

International Classification:

H01M 240
H01M 646

US Classification:

429 72

Abstract:

An electric energy storing device constructed from uniquely designed components. Each component includes a first nonconductive frame, having an opening and a predetermined perimeter. Mounted, by its peripheral edge, on the first nonconductive frame, is a plastic sheet, having a centrally positioned opening. The plastic sheet may be made from conductive carbon plastic or from nonconductive, ion-permeable plastic. Mounted to the centrally positioned opening of the plastic sheet is a second nonconductive frame. Each of the frames has a weld bead thereon and a plurality of components are welded together to form an operational device. The provision of a second, centrally located weld prevents deformation or defection at the center of the welded components.

US Patent:

56019432, Feb 11, 1997

Filed:

Oct 26, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/548490

Inventors:

Phillip A. Eidler - Muskego WI
Eric Loppnow - Milwaukee WI

Assignee:

ZBB Technologies, Inc. - Wauwatosa WI

International Classification:

H01M 604

US Classification:

429163

Abstract:

A module for liquid electrolyte, electric energy storing devices. The module includes a double-walled container having an innerwall and an outerwall and a rim. The container includes a first well for holding liquid electrolyte electric energy storing devices and which is defined by the inner wall. The container also includes a first electrolyte reservoir having a shelf and a lid for covering the first reservoir. The innerwall and outerwall define a second electrolyte reservoir which surrounds the first electrolyte reservoir so that the first and second reservoirs are in nested relationship. The reservoirs are designed so that a physical puncture of the module will cause the electrolyte from the first reservoir to mix with the electrolyte from the second before it leaks from the module.

US Patent:

61493775, Nov 21, 2000

Filed:

Apr 7, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/287246

Inventors:

Eric Loppnow - Greenleaf WI

Assignee:

The Hudson-Sharp Machine Co. - Green Bay WI

International Classification:

B65G 1712

US Classification:

4147904

Abstract:

A conveyor apparatus for stacked articles, such as stacked plastic or paper bags, includes a frame, and a plurality of sprocket assemblies about which one or more conveyor chains extend. The apparatus includes a plurality of wicket wire holding assemblies mounted on the chains at spaced apart intervals for intermittent, incremental movement along a conveyor path defined by the conveyor chains. Each of the holding assemblies includes a pair of support arms, and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the spacing between the arms. The apparatus includes an arrangement for simultaneously adjusting the spacing between the support arms of all of the holding assemblies, including an adjustment drive chain trained about the sprocket assemblies, and a mechanism for moving the adjustment drive chain relative to the conveyor chains of the apparatus.