Steven K Frendle

US Patent:

6786995, Sep 7, 2004

Filed:

Jun 6, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/874266

Inventors:

Steven Kenneth Frendle - Kearney MO
John Robert Manley - Sibley MO

Assignee:

DeNovus LLC - Excelsior Springs MO

International Classification:

B32B 3100

US Classification:

156265, 156264, 156269, 156270

Abstract:

A method and apparatus that produces shaped and laminate articles and recovers the excess material or flash as a part of the manufacturing process. The apparatus uses a combination of rotary die and anvil roller assemblies in successive multiple stations to cut and separate each raw material into final product portions and recyclable flash portions as each raw material enters the apparatus. The apparatus separately reclaims each raw material flash portion and delivers the flash of each material in a recyclable form to an auxiliary recycling operation. In recovering the flash, the apparatus does not adversely affect the speed or quality of production of the final shaped or laminated product. To ease removal of the flash, the apparatus applies lubricant to the blades of the rotary die. To avoid damage to web material, the apparatus uses vacuum belts to convey the web material and web product through the apparatus.

US Patent:

7093642, Aug 22, 2006

Filed:

Nov 19, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/991853

Inventors:

Terrance M. Sharp - Milton, CA
Steven K. Frendle - Kearney MO, US
Dan B. Jordan - Liberty MO, US
Kevin M. Campbell - Hartland MI, US
Robert J. Orscheln - Liberty MO, US
Ted McMillin - Liberty MO, US

Assignee:

Henkel Corporation - Gulph Mills PA

International Classification:

B29C 65/00

US Classification:

156574, 156361, 156523

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to systems and methods for automatically applying a tape, such as an adhesive, to a work-piece. According to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a system and method for a robotic tape applicator that includes a computer apparatus, a tape applicator apparatus, and an apparatus for holding a work-piece in registration with the tape applicator apparatus for tape application in response to programming data from the computer apparatus. Other components, such as a tape cutting apparatus, a splicing apparatus, adhesion promoter apparatus, and/or optical system can be added to assist and enhance the tape application process.

US Patent:

20050016343, Jan 27, 2005

Filed:

Aug 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/927189

Inventors:

Steven Frendle - Kearney MO, US
John Manley - Sibley MO, US

International Classification:

B26D001/00
B26D003/00

US Classification:

083013000, 083177000

Abstract:

A method and apparatus that produces shaped and laminate articles and recovers the excess material or flash as a part of the manufacturing process. The apparatus uses a combination of rotary die and anvil roller assemblies in successive multiple stations to cut and separate each raw material into final product portions and recyclable flash portions as each raw material enters the apparatus. The apparatus separately reclaims each raw material flash portion and delivers the flash of each material in a recyclable form to an auxiliary recycling operation. In recovering the flash, the apparatus does not adversely affect the speed or quality of production of the final shaped or laminated product. To ease removal of the flash, the apparatus applies lubricant to the blades of the rotary die. To avoid damage to web material, the apparatus uses vacuum belts to convey the web material and web product through the apparatus.

US Patent:

20070095463, May 3, 2007

Filed:

Dec 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/637900

Inventors:

Steven Frendle - Kearney MO, US
John Manley - Sibley MO, US

Assignee:

DeNovus LLC - Excelsior Springs MO

International Classification:

B32B 38/04

US Classification:

156250000

Abstract:

A method and apparatus that produces shaped and laminate articles and recovers the excess material or flash as a part of the manufacturing process. The apparatus uses a combination of rotary die and anvil roller assemblies in successive multiple stations to cut and separate each raw material into final product portions and recyclable flash portions as each raw material enters the apparatus. The apparatus separately reclaims each raw material flash portion and delivers the flash of each material in a recyclable form to an auxiliary recycling operation. In recovering the flash, the apparatus does not adversely affect the speed or quality of production of the final shaped or laminated product. To ease removal of the flash, the apparatus applies lubricant to the blades of the rotary die. To avoid damage to web material, the apparatus uses vacuum belts to convey the web material and web product through the apparatus.

US Patent:

62538195, Jul 3, 2001

Filed:

Apr 27, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/300387

Inventors:

Steven Kenneth Frendle - Kearney MO
John Robert Manley - Sibley MO

Assignee:

Denovus LLC - Excelsior Springs MO

International Classification:

B32B 3100

US Classification:

156518

Abstract:

A method and apparatus that produces shaped and laminate articles and recovers the excess material or flash as a part of the manufacturing process. The apparatus uses a combination of rotary die and anvil roller assemblies in successive multiple stations to cut and separate each raw material into final product portions and recyclable flash portions as each raw material enters the apparatus. The apparatus separately reclaims each raw material flash portion and delivers the flash of each material in a recyclable form to an auxiliary recycling operation. In recovering the flash, the apparatus does not adversely affect the speed or quality of production of the final shaped or laminated product. To ease removal of the flash, the apparatus applies lubricant to the blades of the rotary die. To avoid damage to web material, the apparatus uses vacuum belts to convey the web material and web product through the apparatus.