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B31B 70/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs 6
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1.

WELDING UNIT FOR MACHINE FOR FORMING CAPSULES WITH PLEATED CAPSULE BODY

      
Document Number 03219805
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-13
Open to Public Date 2024-05-16
Owner I.C.A. S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Rapparini, Gino
  • Generali, Maurizio

Abstract

A welding unit (500) for a machine (1000) for forming capsules (100) having a pleated capsule body (101) and a reinforcing element (102) is presented, said welding unit (500) comprising: a welding housing (510) configured to accommodate said reinforcing element (102) and said pleated capsule body (101) coaxially during welding; a welder (520), preferably with fixed geometry, coaxial with respect to said welding housing (510) and configured to be inserted within said welding housing (510) and to weld said reinforcing element (102) to said pleated capsule body (101), wherein said welding housing (510) acts as a counter element for said welder (520) during welding. The welding unit further comprises elastic means (531; 532) coupled to said welding housing (510) in such a way that said welding housing (510) is elastically movable and/or elastically deformable by the thrust of said welder (520).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 65/02 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure
  • B01D 27/06 - Cartridge filters of the throw-away type with cartridges made of a piece of unitary material, e.g. filter paper with corrugated, folded or wound material

2.

WELDING UNIT FOR MACHINE FOR FORMING CAPSULES WITH PLEATED CAPSULE BODY

      
Application Number 18507943
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-13
First Publication Date 2024-05-16
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Rapparini, Gino
  • Generali, Maurizio

Abstract

A welding unit for a machine for forming capsules having a pleated capsule body and a reinforcing element. The welding unit has a welding housing configured to accommodate the reinforcing element and the pleated capsule body coaxially during welding. The welder, preferably with fixed geometry, is coaxial with respect to the welding housing and configured to be inserted within the welding housing and to weld the reinforcing element to the pleated capsule body. The welding housing acts as a counter element for the welder during welding. The welding unit has elastic means coupled to the welding housing in such a way that said welding housing is elastically movable and/or elastically deformable by the thrust of the welder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
  • B29C 65/78 - Means for handling the parts to be joined, e.g. for making containers or hollow articles

3.

System and method for producing packages provided with a reversible closing system

      
Application Number 17778670
Grant Number 12129069
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-24
First Publication Date 2023-01-05
Grant Date 2024-10-29
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Rapparini, Gino
  • Generali, Maurizio

Abstract

A system and a method for producing packages (100) provided with a reversible closing system (110) comprising a support (111) fixed to the package and a cap (112) reversibly applicable to the support are presented. The packages are formed by means of a forming tube (210), by forming a tubular structure of flexible material (300) wound around the forming tube. The reversible closing system is applied to the film of flexible material so that the support is fixed inside the packages. The application of the reversible closing system is performed when the film is wound around the forming tube.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65B 61/18 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for applying or incorporating package-opening or unpacking elements, e.g. tear-strips
  • B65B 9/213 - Enclosing successive articles or quantities of material, in preformed tubular webs, or in webs formed into tubes around filling nozzles, e.g. extruded tubular webs the webs being formed into tubes in situ around the filling nozzles the web having intermittent motion
  • B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture

4.

Closing system for packages with closeable interlocking element

      
Application Number 17591067
Grant Number 11912467
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-02
First Publication Date 2022-08-11
Grant Date 2024-02-27
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Rapparini, Gino
  • Crescimbeni, Pietro

Abstract

A system and a method for closing, in an automated way, at least one package having a reversibly closeable interlocking element comprising a first complementary element and a second complementary element extending between two extremities. The system includes a pressing element, configured to press the first complementary element against the second complementary element by sliding between the two extremities, and a counteracting element, configured to stop the second complementary element when the pressing element presses the first complementary element against the second complementary element, in such a way that the first complementary element and the second complementary element interlock with each other along their entire length.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 33/25 - RivetingDovetailingScrewingEnd- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices using press buttons or slide fasteners
  • B65B 1/04 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles
  • B65B 7/02 - Closing containers or receptacles deformed by, or taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. bags, sacks
  • B65B 3/04 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles
  • B65B 51/10 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof
  • B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
  • B65B 61/18 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for applying or incorporating package-opening or unpacking elements, e.g. tear-strips
  • B31B 70/00 - Making flexible containers, e.g. envelopes or bags
  • B31B 70/81 - Forming or attaching accessories, e.g. opening devices, closures or tear strings
  • B65B 51/14 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof by reciprocating or oscillating members

5.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING PACKAGES PROVIDED WITH A REVERSIBLE CLOSING SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03157561
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-24
Open to Public Date 2021-06-03
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Rapparini, Gino
  • Generali, Maurizio

Abstract

A system and a method for producing packages (100) provided with a reversible closing system (110) comprising a support (111) fixed to the package and a cap (112) reversibly applicable to the support are presented. The packages are formed by means of a forming tube (210), by forming a tubular structure of flexible material (300) wound around the forming tube. The reversible closing system is applied to the film of flexible material so that the support is fixed inside the packages. The application of the reversible closing system is performed when the film is wound around the forming tube.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65B 9/213 - Enclosing successive articles or quantities of material, in preformed tubular webs, or in webs formed into tubes around filling nozzles, e.g. extruded tubular webs the webs being formed into tubes in situ around the filling nozzles the web having intermittent motion
  • B65B 61/18 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for applying or incorporating package-opening or unpacking elements, e.g. tear-strips
  • B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture

6.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING PACKAGES PROVIDED WITH A REVERSIBLE CLOSING SYSTEM

      
Application Number IB2020061080
Publication Number 2021/105868
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-24
Publication Date 2021-06-03
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Rapparini, Gino
  • Generali, Maurizio

Abstract

A system and a method for producing packages (100) provided with a reversible closing system (110) comprising a support (111) fixed to the package and a cap (112) reversibly applicable to the support are presented. The packages are formed by means of a forming tube (210), by forming a tubular structure of flexible material (300) wound around the forming tube. The reversible closing system is applied to the film of flexible material so that the support is fixed inside the packages. The application of the reversible closing system is performed when the film is wound around the forming tube.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65B 9/213 - Enclosing successive articles or quantities of material, in preformed tubular webs, or in webs formed into tubes around filling nozzles, e.g. extruded tubular webs the webs being formed into tubes in situ around the filling nozzles the web having intermittent motion
  • B65B 61/18 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for applying or incorporating package-opening or unpacking elements, e.g. tear-strips
  • B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture

7.

Method and machine for making flexible packages with side gussets

      
Application Number 17053090
Grant Number 11472149
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-07
First Publication Date 2021-05-13
Grant Date 2022-10-18
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Rapparini, Gino
  • Crescimbeni, Pietro

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for making packages (100) made of flexible material. The method comprises a first step which consists in providing a first strip (19) and a second strip (20) made of flexible material, positioned on top of each other along a conveying direction and preferably having the same width. Moreover, the method comprises a second step of securing the first strip (19) to the second strip (20) by means of a welding surface (24) which extends in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the first and the second strip (19, 20) for a first length (h4) which is less than the width (h3) of each of the first and the second strip (19, 20); wherein the welding surface (24) is positioned at a first side edge (39) of the first and the second strip (19, 20). In addition, the present invention also comprises a machine (200) which allows using such method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B31B 70/64 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by applying heat or pressure
  • B31B 70/00 - Making flexible containers, e.g. envelopes or bags
  • B31B 70/18 - Cutting webs longitudinally
  • B31B 70/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs
  • B31B 70/36 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs by continuously feeding them to stationary members, e.g. plates, ploughs or cores
  • B31B 70/81 - Forming or attaching accessories, e.g. opening devices, closures or tear strings
  • B65D 30/20 - Sacks, bags or like containers characterised by shape or construction with folds, e.g. to facilitate collapsing
  • B31B 155/00 - Flexible containers made from webs
  • B31B 160/20 - Shape of flexible containers with structural provision for thickness of contents

8.

Packaging of objects in stiff packages

      
Application Number 17069059
Grant Number 11713148
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-13
First Publication Date 2021-04-22
Grant Date 2023-08-01
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Rapparini, Gino
  • Generali, Maurizio

Abstract

A method and a packaging machine for packaging objects in a stiff package, for example in a carton box or in a box, the stiff package comprising a right flap, a left flap, an upper flap and a lower flap. After folding the right, left, and lower flaps in closed position, the upper flap is kept in a semi-closed position so as to only partially overlap the closed lower flap. Glue is then applied to the closed lower flap or semi-closed upper flap. After applying the glue, the upper flap is brought in closed position so that it is fixed to the lower flap. The application of the glue to the lower flap in closed position or to the upper flap in semi-closed position allows adjusting the squaring of the package immediately before bringing the upper flap from the semi-closed position to the closed position, i.e., immediately before fixing the flaps and closing the package.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65B 43/10 - Forming three-dimensional containers from sheet material by folding the material
  • B65B 5/02 - Machines characterised by incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
  • B65B 5/06 - Packaging groups of articles, the groups being treated as single articles
  • B65D 5/02 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body

9.

Production of airtight packages with side gussets

      
Application Number 17053094
Grant Number 11780646
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-07
First Publication Date 2021-03-11
Grant Date 2023-10-10
Owner ICA SpA (Italy)
Inventor
  • Rapparini, Gino
  • Crescimbeni, Pietro

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for making airtight packages (100) made of flexible material that are configured to seal an environment inside the package with respect to an external environment, said packages (100) comprising a front panel (1), a back panel (2) and two side gussets (3, 4) provided at opposite ends of the front panel (1) and of the back panel (2) so as to connect the front panel (1) to the back panel (2). The method comprises a first step of folding a sheet (60) made of flexible material along two first fold lines (L1) which are mutually parallel so as to form a tubular element (61). Moreover, the method comprises a second step that consists in folding an end portion of the tubular element (61) along two second fold lines (L2) that are oblique with respect to the direction of the first fold lines (L1) so as to form an end portion of the tubular element (61) that has two triangular portions (6, 7) having two mutually parallel sides (8, 9) and having a distance between each other equal to twice a first predetermined distance (D1). In addition, the present invention also comprises a machine (200) which allows using such method and a package that can be made by means of such method and such machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 30/20 - Sacks, bags or like containers characterised by shape or construction with folds, e.g. to facilitate collapsing
  • B31B 70/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs
  • B31B 70/16 - Cutting webs
  • B31B 70/64 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by applying heat or pressure
  • B31B 70/36 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs by continuously feeding them to stationary members, e.g. plates, ploughs or cores
  • B31B 155/00 - Flexible containers made from webs
  • B31B 160/20 - Shape of flexible containers with structural provision for thickness of contents

10.

Flexible material packages

      
Application Number 16650342
Grant Number 11584578
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-09-20
First Publication Date 2020-09-17
Grant Date 2023-02-21
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Rapparini, Gino
  • Crescimbeni, Pietro

Abstract

A flexible material package (100, 200) is presented comprising a reinforcing element (3) and a first sealed area (103) positioned close to the upper end of the package (100, 200) and preferably configured so as to close the package (100, 200), wherein the reinforcing element (3) is at least partially positioned within the first sealed area (103), the package (100, 200) further comprising gripping means positioned vertically below the reinforcing element (3) and configured so as to be used to support the package (100, 200). A closing method, a filling method and a formation method of the package (100, 200) are also presented.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 75/56 - Handles or other suspension means
  • B65B 61/16 - Forming suspension apertures in packages
  • B65D 33/02 - Local reinforcements or stiffening inserts, e.g. wires, strings, strips or frames
  • B65D 33/08 - Hand holes
  • B31B 70/00 - Making flexible containers, e.g. envelopes or bags
  • B65D 5/44 - Integral, inserted or attached portions forming internal or external fittings
  • B31B 70/86 - Forming integral handles or mounting separate handles

11.

System for measuring out and cutting compacted powders

      
Application Number 16464849
Grant Number 11286071
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-04
First Publication Date 2019-12-19
Grant Date 2022-03-29
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Rapparini, Gino

Abstract

A system and a method for packaging compacted powders are provided, wherein the system comprises a first tube (TC), wherein a screw conveyor (C) is positioned inside the first tube (TC) which is configured so as to rotate around an axis (ac) inside the first tube (TC) in order to convey the powders towards an outlet (UT) of the first tube (TC); the system (100) comprises a rotatable terminal (TI, TIC) in the proximity of the output (UT); the rotatable terminal (TI, TIC) comprises in its inside cutting means (F) which are configured so as to cut the compacted powders leaving the first tube (TC) when the rotatable terminal (TI) rotates, wherein the rotatable terminal (TI, TIC) is positioned so as to contact the end of the first tube (TC) which defines the output (UT).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65B 31/04 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
  • B65B 1/12 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by rotary feeders of screw type
  • B65B 9/20 - Enclosing successive articles or quantities of material, in preformed tubular webs, or in webs formed into tubes around filling nozzles, e.g. extruded tubular webs the webs being formed into tubes in situ around the filling nozzles

12.

METHOD AND MACHINE FOR MAKING FLEXIBLE PACKAGES WITH SIDE GUSSETS

      
Application Number IB2019053734
Publication Number 2019/215612
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-07
Publication Date 2019-11-14
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Rapparini, Gino
  • Crescimbeni, Pietro

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for making packages (100) made of flexible material. The method comprises a first step which consists in providing a first strip (19) and a second strip (20) made of flexible material, positioned on top of each other along a conveying direction and preferably having the same width. Moreover, the method comprises a second step of securing the first strip (19) to the second strip (20) by means of a welding surface (24) which extends in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the first and the second strip (19, 20) for a first length (h4) which is less than the width (h3) of each of the first and the second strip (19, 20); wherein the welding surface (24) is positioned at a first side edge (39) of the first and the second strip (19, 20). In addition, the present invention also comprises a machine (200) which allows using such method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B31B 70/64 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by applying heat or pressure
  • B65D 30/20 - Sacks, bags or like containers characterised by shape or construction with folds, e.g. to facilitate collapsing

13.

PRODUCTION OF AIRTIGHT PACKAGES WITH SIDE GUSSETS

      
Application Number IB2019053738
Publication Number 2019/215615
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-07
Publication Date 2019-11-14
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Rapparini, Gino
  • Crescimbeni, Pietro

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for making airtight packages (100) made of flexible material that are configured to seal an environment inside the package with respect to an external environment, said packages (100) comprising a front panel (1), a back panel (2) and two side gussets (3, 4) provided at opposite ends of the front panel (1) and of the back panel (2) so as to connect the front panel (1) to the back panel (2). The method comprises a first step of folding a sheet (60) made of flexible material along two first fold lines (L1) which are mutually parallel so as to form a tubular element (61). Moreover, the method comprises a second step that consists in folding an end portion of the tubular element (61) along two second fold lines (L2) that are oblique with respect to the direction of the first fold lines (L1) so as to form an end portion of the tubular element (61) that has two triangular portions (6, 7) having two mutually parallel sides (8, 9) and having a distance between each other equal to twice a first predetermined distance (D1). In addition, the present invention also comprises a machine (200) which allows using such method and a package that can be made by means of such method and such machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 30/20 - Sacks, bags or like containers characterised by shape or construction with folds, e.g. to facilitate collapsing
  • B31B 70/00 - Making flexible containers, e.g. envelopes or bags
  • B31B 70/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs

14.

METHOD AND MACHINE FOR MAKING FLEXIBLE PACKAGES WITH SIDE GUSSETS

      
Document Number 03098804
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-07
Open to Public Date 2019-11-14
Grant Date 2023-03-07
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Rapparini, Gino
  • Crescimbeni, Pietro

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for making packages (100) made of flexible material. The method comprises a first step which consists in providing a first strip (19) and a second strip (20) made of flexible material, positioned on top of each other along a conveying direction and preferably having the same width. Moreover, the method comprises a second step of securing the first strip (19) to the second strip (20) by means of a welding surface (24) which extends in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the first and the second strip (19, 20) for a first length (h4) which is less than the width (h3) of each of the first and the second strip (19, 20); wherein the welding surface (24) is positioned at a first side edge (39) of the first and the second strip (19, 20). In addition, the present invention also comprises a machine (200) which allows using such method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B31B 70/64 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by applying heat or pressure
  • B65D 30/20 - Sacks, bags or like containers characterised by shape or construction with folds, e.g. to facilitate collapsing

15.

PRODUCTION OF AIRTIGHT PACKAGES WITH SIDE GUSSETS

      
Document Number 03098806
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-07
Open to Public Date 2019-11-14
Grant Date 2023-03-14
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Rapparini, Gino
  • Crescimbeni, Pietro

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for making airtight packages (100) made of flexible material that are configured to seal an environment inside the package with respect to an external environment, said packages (100) comprising a front panel (1), a back panel (2) and two side gussets (3, 4) provided at opposite ends of the front panel (1) and of the back panel (2) so as to connect the front panel (1) to the back panel (2). The method comprises a first step of folding a sheet (60) made of flexible material along two first fold lines (L1) which are mutually parallel so as to form a tubular element (61). Moreover, the method comprises a second step that consists in folding an end portion of the tubular element (61) along two second fold lines (L2) that are oblique with respect to the direction of the first fold lines (L1) so as to form an end portion of the tubular element (61) that has two triangular portions (6, 7) having two mutually parallel sides (8, 9) and having a distance between each other equal to twice a first predetermined distance (D1). In addition, the present invention also comprises a machine (200) which allows using such method and a package that can be made by means of such method and such machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 30/20 - Sacks, bags or like containers characterised by shape or construction with folds, e.g. to facilitate collapsing
  • B31B 70/00 - Making flexible containers, e.g. envelopes or bags
  • B31B 70/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs

16.

System and method for packaging powders

      
Application Number 16330970
Grant Number 11801950
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-08
First Publication Date 2019-08-01
Grant Date 2023-10-31
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Rapparini, Gino

Abstract

The present document presents a system and a method for packaging powders in containers (S) through a hopper (T) and a first tube (TC) connected to the hopper (T). Air is sucked both in the area of the first tube and in the area of the hopper. The powder is then drawn directly from inside the hopper thus keeping the flow rate and the degree of compacting of the system constant. Moreover, the powder sucked inside the first tube is thus compacted and can be conveyed compacted towards the outlet. In this way it is possible to control the dosing of the product exiting from the system with high precision.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65B 1/26 - Reducing volume of filled material by pneumatic means, e.g. suction
  • B65B 57/00 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices
  • B65B 1/12 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by rotary feeders of screw type
  • B65B 37/10 - Supplying or feeding fluent-solid, plastic, or liquid material, or loose masses of small articles, to be packaged by rotary feeders of screw type
  • B65B 1/42 - Devices or methods for controlling or determining the quantity or quality of the material fed or filled by timing of filling operations and arresting flow by cut-off means
  • B65B 39/04 - Nozzles, funnels or guides for introducing articles or materials into containers or wrappers having air-escape, or air-withdrawal, passages
  • B65G 65/46 - Devices for emptying otherwise than from the top using screw conveyors
  • B65B 39/00 - Nozzles, funnels or guides for introducing articles or materials into containers or wrappers
  • B65B 31/04 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied

17.

FLEXIBLE MATERIAL PACKAGES

      
Application Number IB2018057237
Publication Number 2019/064129
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-09-20
Publication Date 2019-04-04
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Rapparini, Gino
  • Crescimbeni, Pietro

Abstract

A flexible material package (100, 200) is presented comprising a reinforcing element (3) and a first sealed area (103) positioned close to the upper end of the package (100, 200) and preferably configured so as to close the package (100, 200), wherein the reinforcing element (3) is at least partially positioned within the first sealed area (103), the package (100, 200) further comprising gripping means positioned vertically below the reinforcing element (3) and configured so as to be used to support the package (100, 200). A closing method, a filling method and a formation method of the package (100, 200) are also presented.

IPC Classes  ?

18.

Machine and method for pressure relief valves for hermetic containers

      
Application Number 16125919
Grant Number 11014757
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-09-10
First Publication Date 2019-03-28
Grant Date 2021-05-25
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Rapparini, Gino

Abstract

A machine and method for the application of pressure relief valves for hermetic containers. The machine comprising an applicator configured to apply the valves to containers, a vibrating feed container for housing the valves and making the valves directly available to the applicator, an aspirator configured so as to suck the valves contained within a reservoir and convey them to the vibrating feed container through a tube. The method comprises supplying pressure relief valves to the vibrating feed container of the machine by sucking the valves from the reservoir.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 27/16 - Applications of devices for generating or transmitting jigging movements of vibrators, i.e. devices for producing movements of high frequency and small amplitude
  • B65B 61/20 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for adding cards, coupons or other inserts to package contents
  • B31B 70/84 - Forming or attaching means for filling or dispensing contents, e.g. valves or spouts
  • B65B 61/18 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for applying or incorporating package-opening or unpacking elements, e.g. tear-strips
  • B65D 77/22 - Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags Details

19.

Method and machine for forming packages of flexible material having side gussets

      
Application Number 15953663
Grant Number 10967599
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-16
First Publication Date 2018-11-01
Grant Date 2021-04-06
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Rapparini, Gino

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for forming packages of flexible material with a first side gusset and a second side gusset starting from a strip coming from a reel having a sliding direction. The method comprises the following steps: making the first gusset by folding close to a first side edge of the strip coming from the reel, and making the second gusset by folding the strip coming from the reel; in which the step of making the second gusset is performed on a portion of the strip which extends in the sliding direction after the step of making the first gusset was performed on the portion of the strip. Moreover, the present invention relates to a machine configured so as to carry out the method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B31B 70/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs
  • B31B 70/02 - Feeding or positioning sheets, blanks or webs
  • B31B 70/16 - Cutting webs
  • B31B 70/64 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping by applying heat or pressure
  • B31B 70/36 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs by continuously feeding them to stationary members, e.g. plates, ploughs or cores
  • B31B 155/00 - Flexible containers made from webs
  • B65D 30/20 - Sacks, bags or like containers characterised by shape or construction with folds, e.g. to facilitate collapsing

20.

METHOD AND MACHINE FOR FORMING PACKAGES OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL HAVING SIDE GUSSETS

      
Document Number 03001206
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-12
Open to Public Date 2018-10-27
Grant Date 2019-09-17
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Rapparini, Gino

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for forming packages (99) of flexible material with a first side gusset (3) and a second side gusset (4) starting from a strip (2) coming from a reel (1) having a sliding direction (D1). The method comprises the following steps: making said first gusset (3) by means of folding close to a first side edge (21) of the strip (2) coming from a reel (1), and making said second gusset (4) by means of folding the strip (2) coming from a reel (1); in which step b) is performed on a portion (98) of the strip (2) which extends in the sliding direction (D1) after said step a) was performed on said portion. Moreover, the present invention relates to a machine configured so as to carry out such method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B31B 70/26 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs
  • B31B 70/14 - Cutting, e.g. perforating, punching, slitting or trimming
  • B31B 70/60 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edgesTaping
  • B65B 43/00 - Forming, feeding, opening, or setting-up containers or receptacles in association with packaging

21.

MACHINE AND METHOD FOR FORMING CAPSULES WITH PLEATED CAPSULE BODY

      
Document Number 02974923
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-07-31
Open to Public Date 2018-08-02
Grant Date 2020-04-14
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Rapparini, Gino

Abstract

The present invention describes a method and a machine for the formation of a capsule (100) for producing beverages in which the capsule (100) comprises a pleated capsule body (101) and a reinforcing element (102). The method comprises the following steps: a step of forming the pleated capsule body (101) of the capsule (100) in a first station (110); a step of supplying the reinforcing element (102) in a second station (111) different from the first station (110); a step of transporting the pleated capsule body (101) from the first station (110) to the second station (111); a step of insertion in the second station of the pleated capsule body (101) in the reinforcing element (102); a step of coupling between the pleated capsule body (101) and the reinforcing element (102) in the second station (111).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B31D 5/04 - Multiple-step processes for making three-dimensional articles including folding or pleating, e.g. Chinese lanterns

22.

Machine and method for forming capsules with pleated capsule body

      
Application Number 15644166
Grant Number 10780667
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-07-07
First Publication Date 2018-08-02
Grant Date 2020-09-22
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Rapparini, Gino

Abstract

The present invention describes a method and a machine for the formation of a capsule (100) for producing beverages in which the capsule (100) comprises a pleated capsule body (101) and a reinforcing element (102). The method comprises the following steps: a step of forming the pleated capsule body (101) of the capsule (100) in a first station (110); a step of supplying the reinforcing element (102) in a second station (111) different from the first station (110); a step of transporting the pleated capsule body (101) from the first station (110) to the second station (111); a step of insertion in the second station of the pleated capsule body (101) in the reinforcing element (102); a step of coupling between the pleated capsule body (101) and the reinforcing element (102) in the second station (111).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
  • B29C 65/18 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated tool
  • B29C 65/78 - Means for handling the parts to be joined, e.g. for making containers or hollow articles
  • B29C 65/80 - Rotatable transfer means
  • B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
  • B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
  • B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
  • B01D 29/11 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with bag, cage, hose, tube, sleeve or like filtering elements
  • B01D 29/21 - Supported filter elements arranged for inward flow filtration with corrugated, folded or wound sheets
  • B31D 5/00 - Multiple-step processes for making three-dimensional articles
  • B65B 57/04 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of binding or wrapping material, containers, or packages and operating to control, or to stop, the feed of such material, containers, or packages
  • B31B 50/44 - Folding sheets, blanks or webs by plungers moving through folding dies
  • B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
  • B65B 43/50 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up stateFeeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging positionLocating containers or receptacles at the filling positionSupporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using rotary tables or turrets
  • B65B 61/06 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for severing webs, or for separating joined packages by cutting
  • B65B 61/20 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for adding cards, coupons or other inserts to package contents
  • B31B 105/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by assembling separate sheets, blanks or webs
  • B31B 120/50 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers covered or externally reinforced
  • B31B 110/20 - Shape of rigid or semi-rigid containers having a curved cross section, e.g. circular
  • B31B 110/10 - Shape of rigid or semi-rigid containers having a cross section of varying size or shape, e.g. conical or pyramidal
  • B31B 120/70 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers having corrugated or pleated walls
  • B29L 31/14 - Filters, sieves or screens

23.

SYSTEM FOR MEASURING OUT AND CUTTING COMPACTED POWDERS

      
Document Number 03044637
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-04
Open to Public Date 2018-06-07
Grant Date 2021-04-13
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Rapparini, Gino

Abstract

A system and a method for packaging compacted powders are provided, wherein the system comprises a first tube (TC), wherein a screw conveyor (C) is positioned inside the first tube (TC) which is configured so as to rotate around an axis (ac) inside the first tube (TC) in order to convey the powders towards an outlet (UT) of the first tube (TC); the system (100) comprises a rotatable terminal (TI, TIC) in the proximity of the output (UT); the rotatable terminal (TI, TIC) comprises in its inside cutting means (F) which are configured so as to cut the compacted powders leaving the first tube (TC) when the rotatable terminal (TI) rotates, wherein the rotatable terminal (TI, TIC) is positioned so as to contact the end of the first tube (TC) which defines the output (UT).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65B 31/04 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
  • B65B 1/12 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by rotary feeders of screw type
  • B65B 1/40 - Devices or methods for controlling or determining the quantity or quality of the material fed or filled by timing of filling operations
  • B65B 9/20 - Enclosing successive articles or quantities of material, in preformed tubular webs, or in webs formed into tubes around filling nozzles, e.g. extruded tubular webs the webs being formed into tubes in situ around the filling nozzles

24.

SYSTEM FOR MEASURING OUT AND CUTTING COMPACTED POWDERS

      
Application Number IB2017057609
Publication Number 2018/100563
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-04
Publication Date 2018-06-07
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Rapparini, Gino

Abstract

A system and a method for packaging compacted powders are provided, wherein the system comprises a first tube (TC), wherein a screw conveyor (C) is positioned inside the first tube (TC) which is configured so as to rotate around an axis (ac) inside the first tube (TC) in order to convey the powders towards an outlet (UT) of the first tube (TC); the system (100) comprises a rotatable terminal (TI, TIC) in the proximity of the output (UT); the rotatable terminal (TI, TIC) comprises in its inside cutting means (F) which are configured so as to cut the compacted powders leaving the first tube (TC) when the rotatable terminal (TI) rotates, wherein the rotatable terminal (TI, TIC) is positioned so as to contact the end of the first tube (TC) which defines the output (UT).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65B 31/04 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
  • B65B 1/12 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by rotary feeders of screw type
  • B65B 1/40 - Devices or methods for controlling or determining the quantity or quality of the material fed or filled by timing of filling operations
  • B65B 9/20 - Enclosing successive articles or quantities of material, in preformed tubular webs, or in webs formed into tubes around filling nozzles, e.g. extruded tubular webs the webs being formed into tubes in situ around the filling nozzles

25.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING POWDERS

      
Document Number 03035487
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-08
Open to Public Date 2018-03-15
Grant Date 2021-04-27
Owner ICA SPA (Italy)
Inventor Rapparini, Gino

Abstract

The present document presents a system and a method for packaging powders in containers (S) through a hopper (T) and a first tube (TC) connected to the hopper (T). Air is sucked both in the area of the first tube and in the area of the hopper. The powder is then drawn directly from inside the hopper thus keeping the flow rate and the degree of compacting of the system constant. Moreover, the powder sucked inside the first tube is thus compacted and can be conveyed compacted towards the outlet. In this way it is possible to control the dosing of the product exiting from the system with high precision.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65B 1/12 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by rotary feeders of screw type
  • B65B 1/26 - Reducing volume of filled material by pneumatic means, e.g. suction
  • B65B 1/42 - Devices or methods for controlling or determining the quantity or quality of the material fed or filled by timing of filling operations and arresting flow by cut-off means
  • B65B 57/00 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices
  • B65B 39/00 - Nozzles, funnels or guides for introducing articles or materials into containers or wrappers

26.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING POWDERS

      
Application Number IB2017055425
Publication Number 2018/047108
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-08
Publication Date 2018-03-15
Owner ICA SPA (Italy)
Inventor Rapparini, Gino

Abstract

The present document presents a system and a method for packaging powders in containers (S) through a hopper (T) and a first tube (TC) connected to the hopper (T). Air is sucked both in the area of the first tube and in the area of the hopper. The powder is then drawn directly from inside the hopper thus keeping the flow rate and the degree of compacting of the system constant. Moreover, the powder sucked inside the first tube is thus compacted and can be conveyed compacted towards the outlet. In this way it is possible to control the dosing of the product exiting from the system with high precision.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65B 1/12 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by rotary feeders of screw type
  • B65B 1/26 - Reducing volume of filled material by pneumatic means, e.g. suction
  • B65B 1/42 - Devices or methods for controlling or determining the quantity or quality of the material fed or filled by timing of filling operations and arresting flow by cut-off means
  • B65B 57/00 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices
  • B65B 39/00 - Nozzles, funnels or guides for introducing articles or materials into containers or wrappers

27.

PRODUCTION OF PACKAGES MADE OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL AND COMPRISING ONE OR MORE ROUNDED CORNERS AND ONE OR MORE EASY-OPENING INDENTATIONS

      
Application Number IB2017051912
Publication Number 2017/175127
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-04-04
Publication Date 2017-10-12
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Rapparini, Gino

Abstract

A cutting element (400) for a machine for producing packages (100') of flexible material is described, comprising at least one rounded corner (1061,106r) and an indentation for facilitated opening (1031,103r), the cutting element (400) comprising a main body (401) from which a single projecting element (402) projects, wherein the projecting element (402) projects from the main body (401) at a base area (403) of the projecting element (402), the base area (403) comprising a first arched area (404) and wherein the projecting element (402) also comprises an end (406) arranged in the end area of the projecting element (402) and configured so as to form the indentation for facilitated opening (103l, 103r) so that the cutter is adapted for forming a continuous cutting line (t1) that defines at least one first rounded corner (106r,106ra) and an indentation for facilitated opening (103l,103r) of a package (100'). A machine and a method for producing packages are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B26D 7/12 - Means for treating work or cutting member to facilitate cutting by sharpening the cutting member
  • B26F 1/12 - Perforating by punching, e.g. with relatively-reciprocating punch and bed to notch margins of work
  • B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
  • B31B 50/16 - Cutting webs

28.

PUSHING DEVICE

      
Application Number IB2016001455
Publication Number 2017/060768
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-10-07
Publication Date 2017-04-13
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Rapparini, Gino

Abstract

The invention describes a pushing device (100) for displacing a predetermined number (N) of objects (C) comprising a first end (C1), a second end (C2) and a protruding edge (B) arranged in proximity of the first end (C1) and arranged in an alternate manner in one or more single file rows (F1, F2, F3) along a first predetermined displacement direction (D1), comprising: at least a first guide (101) for the sliding of the objects (C) along the first predetermined displacement direction (D1), the first guide (101) comprising housings (101a, 101b, 101c, 101d) for housing the protruding edge (B) of the objects (C) during the displacement; pushing means (201) translatable along a first translation direction (T1) so as to be approached to the objects (C) when the objects (C) are housed in the first guide (101) so as to touch at least one of the objects (C) and so as to also be able to be distanced from the objects (C), the pushing means (201) being further translatable along the first predetermined displacement direction (D1) so as to be able to push the objects (C) along the first predetermined displacement direction (D1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
  • B65B 35/50 - Stacking one article, or group of articles, upon another before packaging
  • B65B 35/54 - Feeding articles along multiple paths to a single packaging position
  • B65B 35/58 - Turning articles by positively-acting means, e.g. to present labelled portions in uppermost position
  • B65D 77/04 - Articles or materials enclosed in two or more containers disposed one within another
  • B65G 57/081 - Stacking of articles by adding to the top of the stack articles being tilted or inverted prior to depositing alternate articles being inverted
  • B65B 5/10 - Filling containers or receptacles progressively or in stages by introducing successive articles, or layers of articles
  • B65B 35/40 - Arranging and feeding articles in groups by reciprocating or oscillatory pushers
  • B65D 85/62 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for stacks of articlesContainers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for special arrangements of groups of articles
  • B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

29.

ica

      
Application Number 1305098
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-05-11
Registration Date 2016-05-11
Owner ICA spa (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
  • 20 - Furniture and decorative products

Goods & Services

Wrapping machines, especially wrapping machines for foodstuffs; packing machines, especially packing machines for foodstuffs. Sheets, boxes, bags and small bags of paper, cardboard or plastic for wrapping and packaging; wrapping paper; packs and containers for vacuum and non-vacuum packaging of paper and cardboard; plastic materials and plastic film for packaging (not included in other classes); packs for vacuum and non-vacuum packaging of plastic or plastic material. Containers for vacuum and non-vacuum packaging of plastic or plastic material.

30.

ICA

      
Application Number 1303540
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-05-11
Registration Date 2016-05-11
Owner ICA spa (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
  • 20 - Furniture and decorative products

Goods & Services

Wrapping machines, especially wrapping machines for foodstuffs; packing machines, especially packing machines for foodstuffs. Sheets, boxes, bags and small bags of paper, cardboard or plastic for wrapping and packaging; wrapping paper; packs and containers for vacuum and non-vacuum packaging of paper and cardboard; plastic materials and plastic film for packaging (not included in other classes); packs for vacuum and non-vacuum packaging of plastic or plastic material. Containers for vacuum and non-vacuum packaging of plastic or plastic material.

31.

ICA

      
Serial Number 79189367
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-05-11
Registration Date 2017-08-01
Owner ICA spa (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 20 - Furniture and decorative products

Goods & Services

* Industrial * wrapping machines, [ especially ] * in particular * wrapping machines for foodstuffs; * industrial * packing machines, [ especially ] * in particular * packing machines for foodstuffs * none of the aforementioned goods for the use or offered in connection with state-of-the-art process plants, pilot plants, dispersing machines, homogenizers, stirrers, agitators, kneading machines, vacuum dryers, vacuum mixers, solid-liquid mixers, dry mills, electro-organic synthesis systems * [ Containers for vacuum and non-vacuum packaging of plastic or plastic material ]

32.

ICA

      
Serial Number 79190016
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-05-11
Registration Date 2017-08-01
Owner ICA spa (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 20 - Furniture and decorative products

Goods & Services

[ Wrapping machines, especially wrapping machines for foodstuffs; packing machines, especially packing machines for foodstuffs ] * Industrial wrapping machines, in particular wrapping machines for food; industrial packing machines, in particular packaging machines for foodstuffs * * ; none of the aforementioned goods for the use or offered in connection with state-of-the-art process plants, pilot plants, dispersing machines, homogenizers, stirrers, agitators, kneading machines, vacuum dryers, vacuum mixers, solid-liquid mixers, dry mills, electro-organic synthesis systems * [ Containers for vacuum and non-vacuum packaging of plastic or plastic material ]

33.

Machine and method for arranging objects in an alternate manner in single file rows

      
Application Number 14868599
Grant Number 10040587
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-09-29
First Publication Date 2016-04-07
Grant Date 2018-08-07
Owner ICA S.p.A. (Italy)
Inventor Rapparini, Gino

Abstract

A machine (M) and a method for arranging objects (T, T1, T2) comprising a first end (Te) and a projecting edge (Tb) arranged in proximity to the first end, in an alternate manner along single file rows (F). The objects are oriented so that they rest on the first end and are divided into a first group (A) and a second group (B). The first group are moved in an anti-clockwise direction along a first arc of circumference (C1) and, simultaneously, the second group are moved in a clockwise direction along a second arc of circumference (C2). The objects (T1) of the first group and the objects (T2) of the second group are dropped in turn along the same direction (Y). The objects (T, T1, T2) are stacked on top of one another in an alternate manner along single file rows (F).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65B 35/54 - Feeding articles along multiple paths to a single packaging position
  • B65G 47/84 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements
  • B65G 57/081 - Stacking of articles by adding to the top of the stack articles being tilted or inverted prior to depositing alternate articles being inverted
  • B65B 35/50 - Stacking one article, or group of articles, upon another before packaging
  • B65B 35/56 - Orientating, i.e. changing the attitude of, articles, e.g. of non-uniform cross-section
  • B65B 35/32 - Arranging and feeding articles in groups by gravity
  • B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
  • B65D 77/04 - Articles or materials enclosed in two or more containers disposed one within another
  • B65D 85/62 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for stacks of articlesContainers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for special arrangements of groups of articles
  • B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ

34.

MACHINE AND METHOD FOR ARRANGING OBJECTS IN AN ALTERNATE MANNER IN SINGLE FILE ROWS

      
Document Number 02904996
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-09-24
Open to Public Date 2016-04-02
Grant Date 2017-07-25
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor Rapparini, Gino

Abstract

The invention concerns a machine and a method for arranging objects in an alternate manner in single file rows, for the subsequent packing thereof. A first end and a projecting edge are arranged in proximity to the first end, in an alternate manner along single file rows. The objects are oriented so that they rest on the first end and are divided into a first group and a second group. The first group is moved in an anti-clockwise direction along a first arc of circumference and, simultaneously, the second group is moved in a clockwise direction along a second arc of circumference. The objects of the first group and the objects of the second group are dropped, in turn, along the same direction. The objects are stacked on top of one another in an alternate manner along single file rows.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65B 5/00 - Packaging individual articles in containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans, jars

35.

ica

      
Application Number 015291693
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-03-30
Registration Date 2020-07-20
Owner ICA spa (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Industrial wrapping machines, in particular wrapping machines for food; industrial packing machines, in particular packaging machines for foodstuffs; none of the aforementioned goods for the use or offered in connection with state-of-the-art process plants, pilot plants, dispersing machines, homogenizers, stirrers, agitators, kneading machines, vacuum dryers, vacuum mixers, solid-liquid mixers, dry mills, electro-organic synthesis systems.

36.

ICA

      
Application Number 015291586
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-03-30
Registration Date 2020-07-20
Owner ICA spa (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Industrial wrapping machines, in particular wrapping machines for food; industrial packing machines, in particular packaging machines for foodstuffs; none of the aforementioned goods for the use or offered in connection with state-of-the-art process plants, pilot plants, dispersing machines, homogenizers, stirrers, agitators, kneading machines, vacuum dryers, vacuum mixers, solid-liquid mixers, dry mills, electro-organic synthesis systems.

37.

PROCESS FOR PAINTING FLAT SUBSTRATES HAVING HIGH SURFACE PERFECTION WITH RADICAL POLYMERIZATION INDUCED BY LED LAMPS AND THE ELEMENTS PAINTED WITH THIS PROCESS

      
Application Number EP2015000620
Publication Number 2015/144304
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-03-20
Publication Date 2015-10-01
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Sparapani, Luca
  • Paniccia, Fabio

Abstract

The present invention concerns a process for finishing substrates made of plastic, laminated or wooden material, in particular polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), between 10 micron and 1 cm thick, using paints with radical cross-linking induced by LED sources with wavelengths between 320 and 450 nm, and the elements obtained with this process.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05D 3/06 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to radiation
  • B05D 1/42 - Distributing applied liquids or other fluent materials by members moving relatively to surface by non-rotary members
  • B05D 3/02 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by baking
  • B05D 1/28 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by transfer from the surfaces of elements carrying the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. brushes, pads, rollers

38.

Bag packaging carousel having intermittent vertical spindles

      
Application Number 13014018
Grant Number 08840534
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-01-26
First Publication Date 2011-09-01
Grant Date 2014-09-23
Owner ICA S.p.A. (Italy)
Inventor Rapparini, Gino

Abstract

Bag packaging machine comprising an intermittent carousel having vertical spindles (M) fastened to the horizontal carousel (G) and facing upwards allowing the realization of bags (S) with the opening facing downwards and the bottom facing upwards and a collecting device adapted to collect the bags (S) from the spindles (M) and to reverse them so as to place them with the opening facing upwards and the bottom facing downwards so as to be able to fill them. For example, the collecting device may comprise a belt (N) in continuous transit, to which holding devices (V), such as for instance suction cups, are connected.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B31B 1/32 - Folding sheets, blanks, or webs around mandrels, including bottom-forming operations the mandrels moving in circular paths
  • B65B 1/02 - Machines characterised by the incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
  • B65B 3/02 - Machines characterised by the incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
  • B31B 29/00 - Machinery characterised by making envelopes or bags with structural provision at the base for thickness or contents
  • B31B 3/00 - Machinery characterised by making boxes or cartons by folding single-piece sheets, blanks, or webs
  • B31B 19/92 - Delivering

39.

TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESS TO STACK A PRE-SET NUMBER OF OBJECTS

      
Application Number IB2007000682
Publication Number 2007/107845
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-03-19
Publication Date 2007-09-27
Owner ICA SPA (Italy)
Inventor Rapparini, Gino

Abstract

A technological process to pile a preset number of objects and devices to actuate it characterized by the fact that the flat objects, continuously fed by a horizontal conveyer belt (N) are inserted on the scoops (P) of the ascending arm (G) of an intermitting vertical transporter (V) , and at the beginning of the descending arm (R) a preset number of flat objects finds itself by a catching device (C) that grabs them, shifts them horizontally and moves them to a vertical descending equipment (D) provided with a vertical ejecting stem (S) that pushes the pile of bags inside the vertical forming tube (F) of a packager of bags simultaneously realized starting from films of flexible material (E) .

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65B 35/44 - Arranging and feeding articles in groups by endless belts or chains

40.

PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR PACKAGING STACKED PADS

      
Application Number IB2007000112
Publication Number 2007/093863
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-01-16
Publication Date 2007-08-23
Owner ICA SPA (Italy)
Inventor Rapparini, Gino

Abstract

Packaging process for stacked pads and devices to actuate it characterized by the fact that it includes: at least one conveyer belt (1) upon which are in continuous transit pads to be stackes in proximity to the loading station (C); an intermittent turret (2) specifically synchronized with the stacker (3), equipped peripherally with the sockets (A, A') fit to receive the stacked pads; a computerized stacking device (3) that stacks the pads fed by the continuos belt (1), introducing them in the below running sockets of the turrent stopped nearby the loading station (C). a computerized ejecting device (4; 4') that ejects the stack of pads from their relative sockets and moves them into the container transitaing below (F; F'), that await especially places coaxially to the sockets with the stackes pads.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
  • B65B 35/50 - Stacking one article, or group of articles, upon another before packaging

41.

PRONTO COFFEE

      
Application Number 001094036
Status Registered
Filing Date 1999-04-07
Registration Date 2000-05-29
Owner ICA spa (Italy)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery

Goods & Services

Industrial automatic coffee-making machines and installations. Coffee and coffee substitutes.

42.

SUGARPACK

      
Application Number 456242
Status Registered
Filing Date 1980-09-17
Registration Date 1980-09-17
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Chaîne de fabrication automatique composée de machines pour former, remplir et sceller des conteneurs flexibles pour sucre.

43.

AROMAPACK

      
Application Number 456244
Status Registered
Filing Date 1980-09-17
Registration Date 1980-09-17
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Chaîne de fabrication automatique composée de machines pour former des bobines, pour former, remplir et sceller des conteneurs hermétiques flexibles.

44.

VACUUMPACK

      
Application Number 456241
Status Registered
Filing Date 1980-09-17
Registration Date 1980-09-17
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Chaîne de fabrication automatique composée de machines pour former des bobines, pour remplir et sceller sous vide des conteneurs hermétiques flexibles.

45.

FLOURPACK

      
Application Number 456243
Status Registered
Filing Date 1980-09-17
Registration Date 1980-09-17
Owner ICA S.P.A. (Italy)
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Chaîne de fabrication automatique composée de machines pour former, remplir et sceller des conteneurs pour poudres, farines et céréales en général.