Pasquale M Buzzeo

US Patent:

6676872, Jan 13, 2004

Filed:

Dec 30, 1997

Appl. No.:

09/000558

Inventors:

Edward Ross Story - Timonum MD
Daniel John Heinz - Joppa MD
Pasquale Michael Buzzeo - Westminster MD

Assignee:

Lever Brothers Company, division of Conopco, Inc. - Englewood Cliffs NJ

International Classification:

B29C 3340

US Classification:

264219, 264338, 2491141, 249115, 249135, 425394, 425395, 425398, 425403, 425470, 427133, 427135

Abstract:

A device for stamping a detergent bar, i. e. a bar comprising soap, a synthetic detergent active or a mixture thereof, includes a die. The die has at least one bar stamping surface provided with at least one elastomeric coating which includes a conductive filler such as stainless steel powder. Good release of the detergent bars from the die is possible particularly when the dies are chilled. Use of the conductive filler facilitates chilling of the dies.

US Patent:

6780362, Aug 24, 2004

Filed:

May 10, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/568607

Inventors:

Edward Ross Story - Fairfield CT
Daniel John Heinz - Shelton CT
Pasquale Michael Buzzeo - Westminster MD
Gregory Alan Lathrop - Southbury CT

Assignee:

Unilever Home Personal Care, USA division of Conopco, Inc. - Greenwich CT

International Classification:

B29C 4302

US Classification:

264219, 264320, 425185, 425344

Abstract:

Modular die or mold assemblies comprise a platform, and at least one die or mold unit which is releaseably connected to the platform. The invention permits rapid changing of molds or dies, especially in the manufacture of detergent bars, such as soap bars. Surface ornamentation such as logos can be imparted to the detergent bars either directly from the stamping surface of the dies, from the stamping surface of the dies through an elastomeric lining, or from the surface of the elastomeric lining; in the latter case the indicia is imparted by a mold used to prepare the lining. The modular molds may be used where it is desired to coat the dies with elastomer, particularly where logos are imparted to the elastomeric layer, and where it may be desirable to change the logos, e. g. , by changing the modular mold units. k.

US Patent:

20020003319, Jan 10, 2002

Filed:

Jul 12, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/904279

Inventors:

Edward Story - Baltimore MD, US
Dean Ashbaugh - Phoenix MD, US
Arnold Brown - Owings Mills MD, US
Pasquale Buzzeo - Westminster MD, US
Daniel Heinz - Joppa MD, US
Edward Giblin - Finksburg MD, US

Assignee:

Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.

International Classification:

B29C033/46
B29C043/50

US Classification:

264/335000, 425/422000, 425/43600R

Abstract:

A device for stamping a detergent bar, i.e. a bar comprising soap, a synthetic detergent active or a mixture thereof, includes a die half and a release fluid reservoir. The die is porous so that at least one bar stamping surface has pores through which a release fluid may be to facilitate clean release of the detergent bar cleanly after stamping. Good release of the detergent bars from the die is expected without or with reduced chilling of the dies.

US Patent:

54861527, Jan 23, 1996

Filed:

Oct 6, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/319356

Inventors:

Daniel J. Heinz - Joppa MD
Gregory A. Lathrop - Manchester MD
Lawrence W. Caldwell - Hanover PA
Pasquale Buzzeo - Westminster MD

Assignee:

Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

B65H 4522

US Classification:

493468

Abstract:

A plough for closing carton flaps, particularly major carton flaps and a process for making the plough. The plough is designed to cause the flaps to close at or near constant velocity so as to minimize disruptions on the manufacturing line. The plough is prepared by generating data describing the coordinates of a flap as it closes at or near constant velocity, using the data to generate additional data describing the contour of a plough necessary to close the flap at or near constant velocity, and causing the plough to be fabricated utilizing the contour data.

US Patent:

56539339, Aug 5, 1997

Filed:

May 12, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/439732

Inventors:

Daniel Heinz - Joppa MD
Pasquale Buzzeo - Westminster MD

Assignee:

Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

B29C 4308

US Classification:

2642975

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a die used in bar stamping. Specifically, it relates to the orientation of cavities found on the die whereby, by angling the x-axis across the cavities at 10. degree. to 90. degree. from the horizontal axis of the press on which they are mounted, it is possible to add more cavities over a fixed length and/or to reduce spacing between cavities and thereby reduce rework. Surprisingly, the cavities are all filled using the same billet volume and, because the same volume fills more cavities, there is less rework and higher ultimate throughput.

US Patent:

53442792, Sep 6, 1994

Filed:

Dec 31, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/816410

Inventors:

Dean L. Ashbaugh - Phoenix MD
Daniel J. Heinz - Joppa MD
Pasquale M. Buzzeo - Westminster MD
Lawrence W. Caldwell - Hanover PA

Assignee:

Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

B65G 5716

US Classification:

4147882

Abstract:

An improved magazine particularly useful for stacking concentrated or superconcentrated detergent cartons and a process for erecting such cartons and other stackable items. Manufacturing problems resulting from the presence of the handle in high density powder cartons can be reduced by use of a magazine or chute having curved side walls, which accommodate the fanning which normally occurs when the cartons are stacked. Flat tubular carton blanks are inserted, preferably horizontally, into a first carton opening in the magazine and travel therethrough to a second, preferably vertical opening in the magazine, where they emerge. The shape of the magazine accommodates the uneven stacking of the cartons which tends to occur because of the extra localized thickness contributed by the carton handle and the rivets. A case turner is provided for feeding cases of cartons into the magazine.