Robert M Schultz

US Patent:

6378571, Apr 30, 2002

Filed:

Mar 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/812640

Inventors:

Robert H. Schultz - Golden CO
Christopher S. Derks - Arvada CO
Elizabeth J. McTeer - Arvada CO

Assignee:

Coors Brewing Company - Golden CO

International Classification:

B65B 3100

US Classification:

141 70, 141 5, 141 63, 141 82, 141 92, 141199

Abstract:

A system for strengthening containers in a high-speed filling operation is disclosed. The system includes a supply tank having an intake line connected to a source of liquefied gas. A solenoid-driven injector apparatus positioned at an angle to the containers is connected via another intake line to the supply tank. A back pressure regulator controls the pressure within the supply tank and the injector apparatus. A liquid level control valve within the supply tank prevents liquefied gas from entering the back pressure regulator. Upon sensing the presence of a container, a sensor actuates a solenoid which opens an injector valve, allowing liquefied gas within a chamber to forcibly flow through an outflow line into the container. The solenoid is then deactivated, closing the injector valve and blocking the liquefied gas within the chamber from entering the outflow line. The injector apparatus also includes a heater positioned adjacent to the outflow line and an adjustment device for the injector valve.

US Patent:

6505656, Jan 14, 2003

Filed:

Feb 21, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/081638

Inventors:

Robert H. Schultz - Golden CO
Christopher S. Derks - Arvada CO
Elizabeth J. McTeer - Arvada CO

Assignee:

Coors Brewing Company - Golden CO

International Classification:

B65B 3100

US Classification:

141 70, 141 5, 141 63, 141 82, 141 92, 141199

Abstract:

A system for strengthening containers in a high-speed filling operation is disclosed. The system includes a solenoid-driven injector apparatus positioned at an angle to the containers being filled. The injector apparatus includes a chamber connected via an intake line to a supply tank. A solenoid is adapted to open an injector valve, allowing liquefied gas within a chamber to forcibly flow through an outflow line into the container. The solenoid is also adapted to close the injector valve, thereby blocking the liquefied gas within the chamber from entering the outflow line. The injector apparatus also includes a heater positioned adjacent to the outflow line and an adjustment device for the injector valve.

US Patent:

6659144, Dec 9, 2003

Filed:

Dec 24, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/329168

Inventors:

Robert H. Schultz - Golden CO
Christopher S. Derks - Arvada CO
Elizabeth J. McTeer - Arvada CO

Assignee:

Coors Brewing Company - Golden CO

International Classification:

B65B 3100

US Classification:

141 70, 141 5, 141 63, 141 82, 141 92, 141199

Abstract:

A system for strengthening containers in a high-speed filling operation is disclosed. The system includes a solenoid-driven injector apparatus positioned at an angle to the containers being filled. The injector apparatus includes a chamber connected via an intake line to a supply tank. A solenoid is adapted to open an injector valve, allowing liquefied gas within a chamber to forcibly flow through an outflow line into the container. The solenoid is also adapted to close the injector valve, thereby blocking the liquefied gas within the chamber from entering the outflow line. The injector apparatus also includes a heater positioned adjacent to the outflow line and an adjustment device for the injector valve.

US Patent:

6698467, Mar 2, 2004

Filed:

Jan 31, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/355753

Inventors:

Robert H. Schultz - Golden CO
Christopher S. Derks - Arvada CO
Elizabeth J. McTeer - Arvada CO

Assignee:

Coors Brewing Company - Golden CO

International Classification:

B65B 3100

US Classification:

141 70, 141 5, 141 63, 141 82, 141 92, 141199

Abstract:

A system for strengthening containers in a high-speed filling operation is disclosed. The system includes a solenoid-driven injector apparatus positioned at an angle to the containers being filled. The injector apparatus includes a chamber connected via an intake line to a supply tank. A solenoid is adapted to open an injector valve, allowing liquefied gas within a chamber to forcibly flow through an outflow line into the container. The solenoid is also adapted to close the injector valve, thereby blocking the liquefied gas within the chamber from entering the outflow line. The injector apparatus also includes a heater positioned adjacent to the outflow line and an adjustment device for the injector valve.

US Patent:

6763858, Jul 20, 2004

Filed:

Oct 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/678851

Inventors:

Robert H. Schultz - Golden CO
Christopher S. Derks - Arvada CO
Elizabeth J. McTeer - Arvada CO

Assignee:

Coors Global Properties, Inc. - Lakewood CO

International Classification:

B65B 3100

US Classification:

141 70, 141 5, 141 63, 141 82, 141 92, 141199

Abstract:

A system for strengthening containers in a high-speed filling operation is disclosed. The system includes a solenoid-driven injector apparatus positioned at an angle to the containers being filled. The injector apparatus includes a chamber connected via an intake line to a supply tank. A solenoid is adapted to open an injector valve, allowing liquefied gas within a chamber to forcibly flow through an outflow line into the container. The solenoid is also adapted to close the injector valve, thereby blocking the liquefied gas within the chamber from entering the outflow line. The injector apparatus also includes a heater positioned adjacent to the outflow line and an adjustment device for the injector valve.

US Patent:

6889725, May 10, 2005

Filed:

May 19, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/849712

Inventors:

Robert H. Schultz - Golden CO, US
Christopher S. Derks - Arvada CO, US
Elizabeth J. Sandidge - Arvada CO, US

Assignee:

Coors Global Properties, Inc. - Lakewood CO

International Classification:

B65B031/00

US Classification:

141 70, 141 5, 141 63, 141 82, 141 92, 141199

Abstract:

A system for strengthening containers in a high-speed filling operation is disclosed. The system includes a solenoid-driven injector apparatus positioned at an angle to the containers being filled. The injector apparatus includes a chamber connected via an intake line to a supply tank. A solenoid is adapted to open an injector valve, allowing liquefied gas within a chamber to forcibly flow through an outflow line into the container. The solenoid is also adapted to close the injector valve, thereby blocking the liquefied gas within the chamber from entering the outflow line. The injector apparatus also includes a heater positioned adjacent to the outflow line and an adjustment device for the injector valve.

US Patent:

20030024554, Feb 6, 2003

Filed:

Aug 3, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/921457

Inventors:

Robert Schultz - Golden CO, US
Jack Kowal - Arvada CO, US

International Classification:

B08B003/02

US Classification:

134/033000, 134/080000, 134/152000, 134/153000

Abstract:

A high-speed object washer may be provided for receiving a plurality of objects at an entrance portion, engaging a retention turntable and progressing into a cover. While traveling in the cover in a rotary direction, various cleaning operations may be performed to the object in order to remove various contaminates. After traveling in the rotary direction under the cover, the object may egress from the object washer at an exit portion. The object egresses from the exit portion clean and contaminate-free.

US Patent:

20040211446, Oct 28, 2004

Filed:

May 7, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/841586

Inventors:

Robert Schultz - Golden CO, US
Jack Kowal - Arvada CO, US

International Classification:

B08B009/00

US Classification:

134/022100, 134/022180, 134/023000, 134/025400, 134/032000, 134/16600R, 134/16900R, 134/148000, 134/153000, 134/158000

Abstract:

A high-speed object washer may be provided for receiving a plurality of objects at an entrance portion, engaging a retention turntable and progressing into a cover. While traveling in the cover in a rotary direction, various cleaning operations may be performed to the object in order to remove various contaminates. After traveling in the rotary direction under the cover, the object may egress from the object washer at an exit portion. The object egresses from the exit portion clean and contaminate-free.