Peter P Rodriguez

US Patent:

6363689, Apr 2, 2002

Filed:

Jan 26, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/491859

Inventors:

Peter A. Rodriguez - Jax FL
Thomas B. Middlebrooks - Jax Beach FL

Assignee:

Sandar Industries, INC - Atlantic Beach FL

International Classification:

B65B 1306

US Classification:

53399, 53589, 100 2, 100 26, 100 29

Abstract:

Method and apparatus for tying bundles with baleband made of paper pulp fibers and water-soluble adhesive. The machine is positioned transverse to a conveyor upon which bundles are moved into position for tying. The machine includes a track for guiding the baleband around the bundle, applying water to the forward end of the baleband, clamping the forward end of the bale band, tightening the baleband around the bundle, pressing the forward end against an overlapped portion of the baleband while heating the end of the baleband to seal the ends together, pressing the ends together and cutting the overlapped portion of the baleband and releasing the bundle for unloading from the conveyor.

US Patent:

6440544, Aug 27, 2002

Filed:

Oct 20, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/421703

Inventors:

Peter A. Rodriguez - Jacksonville FL

Assignee:

Sandar Industries, Inc. - Atlantic Beach FL

International Classification:

B32B 700

US Classification:

428212, 428 78, 428 88, 428 89, 428 92, 428 97, 428119, 428195, 428209, 428211, 428220

Abstract:

An improved paper band includes an upper and lower elongate planar covering member and an elongate core member sandwiched in between the covering members. The core member is narrower in width than the coverings and has generally vertically disposed sidewalls extending lengthwise. The outer edge portions of the coverings extend outwardly beyond the sidewalls of the core member. The core is glued to at least one covering member. The outer edges of the covering members are also glued together. Preferably, all members are formed of repulpable fibers or biodegradable materials and are attached with water soluble, biodegradable adhesive. Alternatively core members can be formed of various synthetic materials or metal for greater strength if necessary.

US Patent:

6467719, Oct 22, 2002

Filed:

Apr 13, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/548835

Inventors:

Peter A. Rodriguez - Jacksonville FL 32225

International Classification:

B65H 3510

US Classification:

242521, 2425323

Abstract:

Web weakening and severing during turn-up of lightweight paper is accomplished by weakening with a plurality of spaced water spray valves to provide a wetting pattern that is determined by web speed, the type of paper being turned up, and the distance between the valve and the web. A series of adhesive supplying valves are spaced to provide adhesive strips to the web between the wetted areas. A programmable logic controller provides for the desired sequence of actuation of the water and adhesive valves. The valves are mounted on a movable frame that extends across the web from edge to edge. In one embodiment, the adhesive strips are applied behind the wetted areas to allow for a continuous wetted surface across the web. In addition, one or more air valves can be mounted near one or both edges of the web to supply an air blast, which assists the turn-up.

US Patent:

6575395, Jun 10, 2003

Filed:

Sep 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/957709

Inventors:

Peter A. Rodriguez - Jacksonville FL

Assignee:

Sandar Industries, Inc. - Atlantic Beach FL

International Classification:

B65H 1926

US Classification:

2425262

Abstract:

A track and flap assembly includes a brake section and terminates with a curved section and a support member, for guiding a cutting tape transversely across a moving web of paper, and employs a plurality of movable sections enabling relocation of the brake section, and the curved section and its support member without changing their configuration to accommodate different trim widths of the web. The assembly includes a track that has an open channel containing the cutting tape and at least one flap for frictionally engaging the cutting tape when the tape exits laterally from the channel to assist in controlling the tension thereon and its movement. A pair of flaps may extend over a portion of the channel less than the entire width of the channel, and a third flap may overlie and at least cover the space between the pair of flaps forming a complete seal therein. A single flap may form with the channel the top of the guideway for the tape. The pair of flaps may also control the exit direction of the cutting tape from the curved section with one such flap being more pliable and longer than the other.

US Patent:

6578788, Jun 17, 2003

Filed:

Nov 8, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/008758

Inventors:

Peter A. Rodriguez - Jacksonville FL 32225
Thomas B. Middlebrooks - Jacksonville Beach FL 32250

International Classification:

B65H 1926

US Classification:

2425262, 2425423

Abstract:

An accumulator roll and a dispensing system for a cutting tape into a cross web track of an apparatus for cutting a moving web of paper includes first and second driving rolls for moving the tape into an entryway of a container and having a cutting station between them to cut a pre-determined single length of a cutting tape, the container includes a hollow formed by a circumferential surface in which the entryway is located and having a lateral slot therein located spacedly from the entryway, the hollow is formed by a plate extending laterally of the circumferential surface and having an arcuate slot generally medially of the plate, a press roll extending through the lateral slot beyond the circumferential surface, an accumulator roll having a rotating first shaft extending through the arcuate slot with accumulator roll being within the hollow and located adjacent to and urged toward the press roll for receiving the tape therebetween and wrapping the tape around accumulator roll, which is rotating at a speed higher than the linear speed of the tape entering the entryway, the accumulator roll is increased in diameter by the tape wound therearound causing first shaft to move within arcuate slot, the second driving roll maintaining a cut end portion of the tape therebetween with substantially its remainder wound on accumulator roll, the second driving roll pulling a free end of tape wound around the accumulator roll out of the entryway into the cross web track of the apparatus for cutting a moving web, and applying an adhesive strip to the tape thereof.

US Patent:

6951088, Oct 4, 2005

Filed:

Feb 25, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/786523

Inventors:

Peter A. Rodriguez - Atlantic Beach FL, US

International Classification:

B65B013/32

US Classification:

53399, 53589, 533752, 100 2, 100 26, 100 29

Abstract:

A banding machine and method for banding bundles of material using a thermal and moisture activated adhesive baleband. In one embodiment the banding machine includes a sealing station that guides and tightens the baleband around a bale such that a portion of the baleband is overlapped. The sealing station also connects or seals the overlapped end portions of the band after tightening the band about a bale and cuts the band as overlapped end portions are connected. The overlapped end portions are adhesively connected or sealed using a steam or hot water applicator mechanism and associated actuator controller for applying pressurized steam or hot water to the overlapped end portions of the baleband.

US Patent:

7766273, Aug 3, 2010

Filed:

Nov 13, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/983984

Inventors:

Peter A. Rodriguez - Atlantic Beach FL, US

International Classification:

B65H 19/28

US Classification:

2425323, 242525, 428 401, 428 417, 428 418

Abstract:

A method of cutting and spooling a paper web by providing a transfer tape having a cover flap joined longitudinally to a carrier member along the trailing edge such that the cover flap opens in a hinged manner to expose a pressure sensitive adhesive layer on the carrier member for adherence to an advancing paper web for severance and transfer of the paper web onto an empty spool. The transfer tape is adhered to an empty spool. The cover flap is opened by air resistance encountered during rotation of the spool, by providing an adhesive tab member on the exterior of the cover flap that initiates opening upon adhesion of the tab member to the reel drum, or by providing a blast of pressurized air against the leading edge of the transfer tape.

US Patent:

7789017, Sep 7, 2010

Filed:

Jun 20, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/214606

Inventors:

Peter A. Rodriguez - Atlantic Beach FL, US
Thomas B. Middlebrooks - Atlantic Beach FL, US

International Classification:

B65B 13/02
B65B 13/20

US Classification:

100 3, 100 26, 53528

Abstract:

A bale banding machine having an overhead press head that translates in the vertical direction relative to the band guide track and the bale being banded. The band is directed through a stationary band feeding guide assembly into a band receiving guide assembly mounted on the translating press head assembly. The stationary band feeding guide assembly defines an enclosed channel, at the end of which is provided a feed guide pivoting member that is biased in a closed position until the press heads lowers, upon which event a follower cam in the feed guide pivoting member reacts to a cam wedge on the descending press head, causing the feed guide pivoting member to pivot away from the band extending between the stationary band feeding guide assembly and the translating band receiving guide assembly. Simultaneously, the head guide pivoting member is caused to pivot upward from the band. In this manner the band is no longer retained within the small guide path previously defined by the feeding guide assembly and the receiving guide assembly, such that the translating head can be lowered several inches without shearing the band.