Systems and methods for wrapping an object

US11905046B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Mt. Adams Orchards Corporation · US

Inventors

• Don Gibson · Yakima, US
• Doug G. Gibson · Yakima, US
• Shane Christopher Dittrich · Nampa, US
• Kristopher Ryan Okelberry · Nampa, US
• Michael Patrick Baker · Nampa, US
• Peter Ashworth · Nampa, US
• Mark E. De Kleine · Prosser, US
• Tyler Dale · Nampa, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 4, 2022
• Grant date: Feb 20, 2024
• Expiry date: Apr 4, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65B61/06
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and method of wrapping an object are disclosed. An object wrapping system includes a contractible loop, a positioning system, and a wrapping material system. The contractible loop is configured to be deployed in an expanded position and a contracted position. The positioning system is configured to position an object in alignment with an aperture defined by the contractible loop. The wrapping material system is configured to position a wrapping material between the object and the aperture. The positioning system is configured to move the object into the wrapping material and through the aperture when the contractible loop is deployed in the expanded position. The contractible loop is configured to deploy into the contracted position to at least partially close the wrapping material around the object.