Larry L Lanham

US Patent:

6869387, Mar 22, 2005

Filed:

Sep 18, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/246055

Inventors:

William E. Post - Canton OH, US
Larry L. Lanham - Canton OH, US

Assignee:

Polymer Packaging, Inc. - North Canton OH

International Classification:

B31B001/44

US Classification:

493153, 493155, 493218

Abstract:

A former allows rectangular tubes of material to be quickly formed for creating bags having rectangular cross sections. The former provides a transition between a round former and a rectangular former so that the material used to form the bag is initially wrapped into a tube around a round former so that the material does not tear on the corners of the former. The round tube of material is then drawn down over the former of the invention to change the round tube to a rectangular tube that may be formed into the bag.

US Patent:

6895729, May 24, 2005

Filed:

Mar 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/394638

Inventors:

William E. Post - Canton OH, US
Larry L. Lanham - Canton OH, US

Assignee:

Polymer Packaging, Inc. - North Canton OH

International Classification:

B65B009/00

US Classification:

53451, 53552, 53450, 53456, 53551, 533706

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for forming a bag provides a tube of material that is passed over a former. A portion of the tube is folded over the former to define the rim of the bag. Portions of the rim are then welded. The apparatus includes arms that move transverse to the tube. The arms carry crimping fingers that pivot to fold the tube up and in over the former.

US Patent:

7600813, Oct 13, 2009

Filed:

Dec 19, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/642999

Inventors:

Larry L. Lanham - Naples FL, US
Terry W. Orr - Cincinnati OH, US
John P. Heaton - Uniontown OH, US

Assignee:

Polymer Packaging, Inc. - Massillon OH

International Classification:

A47C 31/00

US Classification:

297229, 2972191, 2972281

Abstract:

A seat cover adapted to removably cover a seat in an automobile includes a cover body being formed from one layer of non-woven material which may be made from spunbond-meltblown-spunbond (SMS) fibers. The cover body has a longitudinal direction and a pair of ends. The cover body defines a pair of pockets adapted to receive portions of the seat with the pockets disposed at opposite ends of the cover body.

US Patent:

20030051442, Mar 20, 2003

Filed:

Sep 18, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/246003

Inventors:

William Post - Canton OH, US
Larry Lanham - Canton OH, US

International Classification:

B65B009/00
B65B051/10

US Classification:

053/451000, 053/479000, 053/370700, 493/218000

Abstract:

A method for manufacturing a stand up bag having an indented bottom wall includes the steps of forming a tube of material and sealing the end of the tube. The sealed end is then moved up with respect to the sidewall to form a downwardly-extending rim. Portions of the rim are then welded to hold the bottom wall in this position.

US Patent:

20030053723, Mar 20, 2003

Filed:

Sep 18, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/246146

Inventors:

Larry Lanham - Canton OH, US
William Post - Canton OH, US

International Classification:

B65D030/16
B65D030/00

US Classification:

383/104000, 383/107000

Abstract:

A stand up bag has an indented, cup-shaped bottom wall that allows the bag to stand up. A lower rim is formed between the bottom wall and the sidewall. Portions of the rim are welded so that the bottom wall is held in its indented position. The invention provides numerous different weld patterns for the lower rim.

US Patent:

20030054929, Mar 20, 2003

Filed:

Sep 18, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/246152

Inventors:

William Post - Canton OH, US
Larry Lanham - Canton OH, US

International Classification:

B31B001/90

US Classification:

493/218000

Abstract:

A stand up bag having a flat bottom is formed from a weldable material. The bag includes a seam that closes the bag's bottom wall. The seam is welded flat so that the bag is free of protruding elements. A method for manufacturing the bag includes the step of overlapping the leading edge of a tube and welding the overlapped edge to form the flat, welded seam that allows the bag stand on end in an open condition. The apparatus for manufacturing the bag includes a former that may be moved between retracted and expanded positions with an actuator. The former holds the lower portion of the bag in an expanded position while clamp plates form the overlap seam. A bottom welder is used to weld the overlap seam while the clamp plates hold the bottom of the bag against a portion of the former.

US Patent:

D467177, Dec 17, 2002

Filed:

Sep 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

29/148422

Inventors:

William E. Post - Canton OH
Larry L. Lanham - Canton OH

Assignee:

Polymer Packaging, Inc. - North Canton OH

International Classification:

0907

US Classification:

D 9455

Address:

7576 Freedom Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720

Phone:

2396497654

VIN:

WDDNG71X87A061421

Make:

MERCEDES-BENZ

Model:

S-CLASS

Year:

2007