James W Tekavec

US Patent:

6918489, Jul 19, 2005

Filed:

Apr 22, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/420519

Inventors:

Joseph J. Harding - Mentor OH, US
Judith L. Skiba - Kingsville OH, US
James Tekavec - Willoughby OH, US
Edward W. Lintala - Concord OH, US
Erwin Methorst - Holtum, NL
Koen H. M. Kuypers - Amsterdam, NL
Dan Coppus - Doenrade, NL
Robert Cheich - Independence OH, US
Raymond P. M. Demers - Landgraaf, NL
Pierre Kobben - Kerkrade, NL

Assignee:

Ranpak Corp. - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

B65D081/107

US Classification:

206451, 206 835, 206494, 206521, 428181

Abstract:

An easy load packaging system, and a stand and a dunnage conversion machine therefor are disclosed. The stand includes a base and a pair of upright guide members mounted to the base and supporting at the upper ends thereof a dunnage conversion machine. The guide members define there between a channel for guiding sheet stock material to the dunnage conversion machine. The dunnage conversion machine is pivotable relative to the stand between an operating position and a servicing/loading position whereat access to internal components of the machine is simplified. A stack of sheet stock material is jacketed and/or baled for simplified loading into a packaging system or stand. An adhesive layer on the bottom or top of the stack enables the stack to be easily spliced to another stack.

US Patent:

7614994, Nov 10, 2009

Filed:

Nov 7, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/557446

Inventors:

Joseph J. Harding - Mentor OH, US
Judith L. Skiba - Kingsville OH, US
James A. Simmons - Painesville Township OH, US
James Tekavec - Willoughby OH, US
Edward W. Lintala - Concord OH, US
Erwin Methorst - Holtum, NL
Koen H. M. Kuypers - Amsterdam, NL
Dan Koppus - Doenrade, NL
Robert Cheich - Independence OH, US
Raymond P. M. Demers - Landgraaf, NL
Pierre Kobben - Kerkrade, NL

Assignee:

Ranpak Corp. - Concord Township OH

International Classification:

B31B 1/00

US Classification:

493464, 493352, 493407, 493904

Abstract:

An easy load packaging system, and a stand and a dunnage conversion machine therefor are disclosed. The stand includes a base and a pair of upright guide members mounted to the base and supporting at the upper ends thereof a dunnage conversion machine. The guide members define there between a channel for guiding sheet stock material to the dunnage conversion machine. The dunnage conversion machine is pivotable relative to the stand between an operating position and a servicing/loading position whereat access to internal components of the machine is simplified. A stack of sheet stock material is jacketed and/or baled for simplified loading into a packaging system or stand. An adhesive layer on the bottom or top of the stack enables the stack to be easily spliced to another stack.

US Patent:

20050255982, Nov 17, 2005

Filed:

Jul 19, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/184354

Inventors:

Joseph Harding - Mentor OH, US
Judith Skiba - Kingsville OH, US
James Simmons - Painesville Township OH, US
James Tekavec - Willoughby OH, US
Edward Lintala - Concord OH, US
Erwin Methorst - Holtum, NL
Koen Kuypers - Amsterdam, NL
Dan Coppus - Doenrade, NL
Robert Cheich - Independence OH, US
Raymond Demers - Landgraaf, NL
Pierre Kobben - Kerkrade, NL

International Classification:

B31B001/00

US Classification:

493464000

Abstract:

An easy load packaging system, and a stand and a dunnage conversion machine therefor are disclosed. The stand includes a base and a pair of upright guide members mounted to the base and supporting at the upper ends thereof a dunnage conversion machine. The guide members define there between a channel for guiding sheet stock material to the dunnage conversion machine. The dunnage conversion machine is pivotable relative to the stand between an operating position and a servicing/loading position whereat access to internal components of the machine is simplified. A stack of sheet stock material is jacketed and/or baled for simplified loading into a packaging system or stand. An adhesive layer on the bottom or top of the stack enables the stack to be easily spliced to another stack.

US Patent:

20100041534, Feb 18, 2010

Filed:

Oct 22, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/603756

Inventors:

Joseph J. Harding - Mentor OH, US
Judith L. Skiba - Kingsville OH, US
James Tekavec - Willoughby OH, US
Edward W. Lintala - Concord OH, US
Erwin Methorst - Holtum, NL
Koen H.M. Kuypers - Amsterdam, NL
Dan Coppus - Doenrade, NL
Robert Cheich - Independence OH, US
Raymond P.M. Demers - Landgraaf, NL
Pierre Kobben - Kerkrade, NL

Assignee:

RANPAK CORP. - Concord Township OH

International Classification:

B31F 1/00

US Classification:

493464

Abstract:

An easy load packaging system, and a stand and a dunnage conversion machine therefor are disclosed. The stand includes a base and a pair of upright guide members mounted to the base and supporting at the upper ends thereof a dunnage conversion machine. The guide members define there between a channel for guiding sheet stock material to the dunnage conversion machine. The dunnage conversion machine is pivotable relative to the stand between an operating position and a servicing/loading position whereat access to internal components of the machine is simplified. A stack of sheet stock material is jacketed and/or baled for simplified loading into a packaging system or stand. An adhesive layer on the bottom or top of the stack enables the stack to be easily spliced to another stack.

US Patent:

20110230325, Sep 22, 2011

Filed:

May 27, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/117585

Inventors:

Joseph J. Harding - Mentor OH, US
Judith L. Skiba - Kingsville OH, US
James Tekavec - Willoughby OH, US
Edward W. Lintala - Concord OH, US
Erwin Methorst - Holtum, NL
Koen H.M. Kuypers - Amsterdam, NL
Dan Coppus - Doenrade, NL
Robert Cheich - Concord Township OH, US
Raymond P.M. Demers - Landgraaf, NL
Pierre Kobben - , US

Assignee:

RANPAK CORP. - Concord Township OH

International Classification:

B31B 1/00

US Classification:

493464

Abstract:

An easy load packaging system, and a stand and a dunnage conversion machine therefor are disclosed. The stand includes a base and a pair of upright guide members mounted to the base and supporting at the upper ends thereof a dunnage conversion machine. The guide members define there between a channel for guiding sheet stock material to the dunnage conversion machine. The dunnage conversion machine is pivotable relative to the stand between an operating position and a servicing/loading position whereat access to internal components of the machine is simplified. A stack of sheet stock material is jacketed and/or baled for simplified loading into a packaging system or stand. An adhesive layer on the bottom or top of the stack enables the stack to be easily spliced to another stack.

US Patent:

56370717, Jun 10, 1997

Filed:

Aug 19, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/109124

Inventors:

James A. Simmons - Painesville Township OH
James E. Tekavec - Willoughby OH

Assignee:

Ranpak Corp. - Concord Township OH

International Classification:

B31F 110
B65B 6300
B65B 6700

US Classification:

493464

Abstract:

A cushioning conversion machine (20) and a dispensing table (100), in combination, are provided. The dispensing table (100) includes a substantially horizontal work platform (102) which includes an opening (109). The cushioning conversion machine (20) is mounted to the table (100) in such a manner that the cushioning product is deposited on the work platform (102) during operation of the machine. In this manner, a worker may conveniently place the cut section in a shipping case, or box, to fill any voids and/or to cushion an item during the shipping process.

US Patent:

54877172, Jan 30, 1996

Filed:

Nov 23, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/155931

Inventors:

James E. Tekavec - Willoughby OH
James A. Simmons - Painesville Township OH

Assignee:

Ranpak Corp. - Concord Twp. OH

International Classification:

B31F 110

US Classification:

493352

Abstract:

In combination, a dispensing table (10) and a cushioning conversion machine (12) which is slidably mounted to the table (10). The table (10) includes a substantially horizontal work platform (14) and the machine (12) is situated below the platform (14). The cushioning conversion machine (10) includes conversion assemblies (50, 52, 54, 56, 58) which convert stock material (S) into a cushioning product (P). The cushioning conversion machine (12) is slidable to an operating position whereat the cushioning product (P) is deposited on the work platform (14) during operation of the machine. Preferably, the machine (12) is also slidable to an upstream position whereat its upstream portion projects outwardly from the table (10) and loading and threading procedures can be easily performed. Additionally or alternatively, the machine (12) is preferably slidable to a downstream position whereat its downstream portion projects outwardly from the table (10) and inspection and maintenance may be conveniently conducted on certain components of the machine (12).

US Patent:

58169954, Oct 6, 1998

Filed:

Jan 30, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/594293

Inventors:

James E. Tekavec - Willoughby OH
James A. Simmons - Painesville Township OH

Assignee:

Ranpak Corp. - Concord Township OH

International Classification:

B31F 110

US Classification:

493352

Abstract:

In combination, a dispensing table (10) and a cushioning conversion machine (12) which is slidably mounted to the table (10). The table (10) includes a substantially horizontal work platform (14) and the machine (12) is situated below the platform (14). The cushioning conversion machine (10) includes conversion assemblies (50, 52, 54, 56, 58) which convert stock material (S) into a cushioning product (P). The cushioning conversion machine (12) is slidable to an operating position whereat the cushioning product (P) is deposited on the work platform (14) during operation of the machine. Preferably, the machine (12) is also slidable to an upstream position whereat its upstream portion projects outwardly from the table (10) and loading and threading procedures can be easily performed. Additionally or alternatively, the machine (12) is preferably slidable to a downstream position whereat its downstream portion projects outwardly from the table (10) and inspection and maintenance may be conveniently conducted on certain components of the machine (12).