James P Schmitt

US Patent:

40858219, Apr 25, 1978

Filed:

Sep 7, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/720816

Inventors:

Philip J. Kast - Madison WI
James F. Schmitt - Marshall WI

Assignee:

Madison-Kipp Corporation - Madison WI

International Classification:

F16N 724

US Classification:

184 15A

Abstract:

A lubricating device for delivering multiple clean shots of lubricant to a moving conveyor or the like, comprises an electric motor, a positive displacement lubricant pump having a plurality of individual cylinders and associated pistons driven by a common shaft, a single revolution clutch coupling the output of the motor to the shaft of the lubricant dispenser, and a sensing and control system actuated by the moving conveyor which at an appropriate time causes the clutch to engage the motor to the shaft of the lubricant pump for a single revolution, causing the ejection of a plurality of individual clean shots of lubricant which are directed to selected portions of the conveyor system by individual conduits.

US Patent:

20110111099, May 12, 2011

Filed:

Nov 6, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/613949

Inventors:

Bonita M. Hinze - Sun Prairie WI, US
James F. Schmitt - DeForest WI, US
David W. Wiseman - Newberry SC, US

International Classification:

B65D 77/20
B65D 85/00
B29C 70/02
B29C 47/76

US Classification:

426123, 264250, 264102, 426396

Abstract:

A food package for sliced food products to be maintained with a fluffed appearance, the package including a base member forming a compartment for receiving the food product and a lid sealed to the compartment. The base member has a gripping portion and the lid has a tab which overlies the gripping portion when the lid is connected to the base member. In one form, the gripping portion of the base member has a plurality of edges that define an outer profile of the gripping portion and expose a portion of a lower surface of the tab. The outer profile limits tacking of the tab to the gripping portion when the lid and base member are cut from respective webs of material. Additionally, a method is provided for assembling a food container.