Kim A Poling

US Patent:

54957010, Mar 5, 1996

Filed:

Nov 10, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/150689

Inventors:

William M. Poteat - Cary NC
Thomas E. Whittlesey - Apex NC
Kim L. Poling - Fuquay Varina NC
Edward P. Brinson - Raleigh NC
Bryan E. Wilkins - Raleigh NC

Assignee:

Delaware Capital Formation, Inc. - Apex NC

International Classification:

B65B 5104

US Classification:

531382

Abstract:

A clipper apparatus is provided which is convertible between single and dual punch operation and includes a single pneumatic cylinder for driving both punches. One of the punches is driven directly by the cylinder. The second punch is connected to the first punch by means of a pin and key assembly which enables coupling or decoupling of the second punch to the first punch. Thereby the punches can be made to operate simultaneously. Alternatively, only the first punch will be driven by the pneumatic cylinder.

US Patent:

20160311569, Oct 27, 2016

Filed:

Jul 6, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/203510

Inventors:

- Apex NC, US
William M. Poteat - Fuquay-Varina NC, US
Samuel D. Griggs - Raleigh NC, US
Kim L. Poling - Fuquay-Varina NC, US
Derek L. Brown - Apex NC, US

International Classification:

B65B 65/02
B65B 25/06
B65B 9/15
B65B 57/00
B65B 63/02
G05B 11/01
B65B 51/04

Abstract:

Methods, systems, apparatus, devices and computer program products automatically package an object, such as, for example, whole muscle meat pieces, in a covering material. The devices include an automated compression assembly with an electric drive motor and a pusher assembly with an electric motor, preferably each electric motor is a servo motor. The systems/apparatus devices can include a programmably adjustable index and/or speed profile for the compression and/or pusher assembly.

US Patent:

20150073602, Mar 12, 2015

Filed:

Nov 12, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/539403

Inventors:

- Apex NC, US
William M. Poteat - Fuquay-Varina NC, US
Samuel D. Griggs - Raleigh NC, US
Kim L. Poling - Fuquay-Varina NC, US
Derek L. Brown - Apex NC, US

International Classification:

G05B 11/01

US Classification:

700275

Abstract:

Methods, systems, apparatus, devices and computer program products automatically package an object, such as, for example, whole muscle meat pieces, in a covering material. The devices include an automated compression assembly with an electric drive motor and a pusher assembly with an electric motor, preferably each electric motor is a servo motor. The systems/apparatus devices can include a programmably adjustable index and/or speed profile for the compression and/or pusher assembly.

US Patent:

20140256239, Sep 11, 2014

Filed:

Feb 25, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/189092

Inventors:

- Apex NC, US
William M. Poteat - Fuquay-Varina NC, US
Samuel D. Griggs - Raleigh NC, US
Kim L. Poling - Fuquay-Varina NC, US
Derek L. Brown - Apex NC, US

Assignee:

Tipper Tie, Inc. - Apex NC

International Classification:

A22C 11/02

US Classification:

452 35

Abstract:

Methods, systems, apparatus, devices and computer program products automatically package an object, such as, for example, whole muscle meat pieces, in a covering material, such as, for example, sheared casing and/or netting. The devices include an automated compression assembly with an electric drive motor and a pusher assembly with an electric motor, preferably each electric motor is a servo-motor. The systems/apparatus devices can include a programmably adjustable index and/or speed profile for the compression and/or pusher assembly.

US Patent:

20130247521, Sep 26, 2013

Filed:

Mar 12, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/797510

Inventors:

- Apex NC, US
William M. Poteat - Fuquay-Varina NC, US
Samuel D. Griggs - Raleigh NC, US
Kim L. Poling - Fuquay-Varina NC, US
Derek L. Brown - Apex NC, US

International Classification:

B65B 5/06

US Classification:

53473, 53235

Abstract:

Methods, systems, apparatus, devices and computer program products automatically package an object, such as, for example, whole muscle meat pieces, in a covering material. The devices include an automated compression assembly with an electric drive motor and a pusher assembly with an electric motor, preferably each electric motor is a servo motor. The systems/apparatus devices can include a programmably adjustable index and/or speed profile for the compression and/or pusher assembly.

US Patent:

20110212676, Sep 1, 2011

Filed:

May 9, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/103657

Inventors:

David T. Wince - Fuquay-Varina NC, US
Thomas E. Whittlesey - Apex NC, US
Kim L. Poling - Fuquay-Varina NC, US
William M. Poteat - Fuquay-Varina NC, US

International Classification:

A22C 11/02

US Classification:

452 31

Abstract:

Computer program products for an apparatus with an automated derucker operatively associated with a netting chute whereby the derucker is configured to automatically travel through a derucker stroke cycle comprising upstream and downstream locations to pull segments of netting material toward a downstream end portion of the netting chute while product is pumped out of the horn.

US Patent:

20110077764, Mar 31, 2011

Filed:

Dec 8, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/963305

Inventors:

Thomas E. Whittlesey - Apex NC, US
Edward P. Brison - Cary NC, US
Kim L. Poling - Fuquay-Varina NC, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

700108, 700117

Abstract:

Computer program products are configured to allow dual operational modes of packaging systems to produce encased products using interchangeable first or second horns.

US Patent:

20100291846, Nov 18, 2010

Filed:

Jul 15, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/836811

Inventors:

Thomas E. Whittlesey - Apex NC, US
Edward P. Brinson - Cary NC, US
Kim L. Poling - Fuquay-Varina NC, US

International Classification:

A22C 11/02

US Classification:

452 45

Abstract:

Methods for producing encased products using selectable first and second horns to thereby produce products in selectable different casing types include: (a) providing an apparatus having a first horn that, in operation, is configured to be in fluid communication with a filler pump located upstream thereof; (b) removing the first horn from the apparatus; and (c) mounting a second horn assembly comprising an intermediate pipe segment in fluid communication with a casing horn to the apparatus. The casing horn can pivot side-to-side. Related apparatus, systems, kits, assemblies and computer program products are configured to allow dual operational modes of producing encased products using first or second horns.