Corner geometry-based wrapping

US9932137B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Lantech.com, LLC · US

Inventors

• Patrick R. Lancaster, III · Louisville, US
• Michael P. Mitchell · Louisville, US
• Jeremy D. McCray · Waddy, US
• Richard L. Johnson · Crestwood, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 25, 2013
• Grant date: Apr 3, 2018
• Expiry date: Mar 10, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65B11/045
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A wrapping apparatus and method utilize a corner geometry-based wrap control that controls the rate at which packaging material is dispensed at least in part based on the geometrical relationship between one or more corners of a load and a packaging material dispenser.