John M Wojcik

US Patent:

6375781, Apr 23, 2002

Filed:

Oct 28, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/429147

Inventors:

John P. Wojcik - Long Grove IL
Deepak H. Mehta - Naperville IL
Donald L. Van Erden - Wildwood IL

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B32B 3100

US Classification:

156229, 156495, 156555, 428 98

Abstract:

An apparatus and high speed process for heating and stretching a film having a bridle mechanism comprising a first heated roll and a second heated roll. The film is stretched as the film is transferred from the first heated roll to the second heated roll which rotates at a speed greater than the speed at which the first heated roll rotates. The film is fed into the bridle mechanism at a rate of about 1,500 fpm to about 2,500 fpm wherein it is stretched to a length that is up to about 450% greater than its initial, pre-stretched length. The increased contact between the large diameter heated rolls and the film and the short draw gap between the two heated rolls result in a highly stretched film having minimal neck-in.

US Patent:

6592699, Jul 15, 2003

Filed:

Oct 28, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/429390

Inventors:

Deepak H. Mehta - Naperville IL
John P. Wojcik - Long Grove IL
Eldridge Presnell - Round Lake Beach IL
Donald L. Van Erden - Wildwood IL

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B31F 100

US Classification:

156227, 88459, 884771, 88494, 88555, 428126, 493243, 493442

Abstract:

A highly stretched film has permanently heat-sealed edges that are nearly invisible. A folding apparatus folds the edge portions of a film to form folded edges. The folded film then is passed through a bridle mechanism having two heated rolls. A series of nips apply pressure to the folded film as it is heated by the heated rolls. The nip pressure, combined with the heat imparted by the heated rolls, causes thermal welding of the folded edges resulting in permanent heat-sealed edges. Because the film edges are folded prior to the hot-stretching, the hot stretch process performs dual functions of stretching the film and heat sealing the folded edges. The resulting stretched film has permanently heat-sealed edges that do no separate, and which prevent tearing of the film edges during subsequent processing and use.

US Patent:

7055299, Jun 6, 2006

Filed:

Apr 21, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/828229

Inventors:

Yrjö Suolahti - Mynämäki, FI
John Wojcik - South Barrington IL, US
Jan Toczycki - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B65B 11/02

US Classification:

53588

Abstract:

In a wrapping machine for wrapping a plastic foil web (F) around an object, a gripping and cutting device () is connected to a lifting frame () supporting a circular guide track of a foil dispenser () so as to be vertically movable with the lifting frame.

US Patent:

7111439, Sep 26, 2006

Filed:

Jul 6, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/174499

Inventors:

Yrjo Suolahti - Mynämäki, FI
John Wojcik - South Barrington IL, US
Jan Toczycki - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Toll Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B65B 11/02

US Classification:

53399, 53588

Abstract:

A wrapping machine and a method for wrapping a plastic foil web (F) around an object. A gripping and cutting device () is connected to a lifting frame () supporting a circular guide track of a foil dispenser () so as to be vertically movable with the lifting frame. In the method, the wrapping action is started from a freely chosen point relative to the vertical direction of the object and ended correspondingly at a freely chosen point relative to the vertical direction of the object.

US Patent:

8065169, Nov 22, 2011

Filed:

Feb 15, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/031927

Inventors:

Craig Oldham - Chicago IL, US
Michael Frederick Hobart - Round Lake Beach IL, US
Dean Krieter - Rolling Meadows IL, US
Javier Porras - Morton Grove IL, US
Jeffrey Robert Herrmann - Gurnee IL, US
John Paul Wojcik - Huntley IL, US

Assignee:

Allstate Insurance Company - Northbrook IL

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705 4, 705 35

Abstract:

Methods and systems for providing estimated insurance quotes/premiums are described herein. After analyzing rate factors, a subset of rate factors are selected that yield a fairly accurate estimated insurance premium from a minimum amount of information easily obtainable from a user. The user inputs a value from a predetermined set of allowable inputs (value input filter). After receiving and analyzing the user inputs, the system generates one or more estimates and displays the one or more estimates to the user, e. g. , via a web page. When multiple estimates are provided, the multiple estimates may differ based on the level of coverage, add-on features, or both. Readily known non-personal identifying information is preferably requested and used, thereby alleviating privacy concerns while still being able to provide an estimate to the user very quickly, e. g. , under 30 seconds, once all the requested information is obtained.

US Patent:

8249968, Aug 21, 2012

Filed:

Oct 17, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/274801

Inventors:

Craig Oldham - Chicago IL, US
Michael Frederick Hobart - Round Lake Beach IL, US
Dean Krieter - Rolling Meadows IL, US
Javier Porras - Morton Grove IL, US
Jeffrey Robert Herrmann - Gurnee IL, US
John Paul Wojcik - Huntley IL, US

Assignee:

Allstate Insurance Company - Northbrook IL

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705 35, 705 4

Abstract:

Methods and systems for providing estimated insurance quotes/premiums are described herein. After analyzing rate factors, a subset of rate factors are selected that yield a fairly accurate estimated insurance premium from a minimum amount of information easily obtainable from a user. The user inputs a value from a predetermined set of allowable inputs (value input filter). After receiving and analyzing the user inputs, the system generates one or more estimates and displays the one or more estimates to the user, e. g. , via a web page. When multiple estimates are provided, the multiple estimates may differ based on the level of coverage, add-on features, or both. Readily known non-personal identifying information is preferably requested and used, thereby alleviating privacy concerns while still being able to provide an estimate to the user very quickly, e. g. , under 30 seconds, once all the requested information is obtained.

US Patent:

8315934, Nov 20, 2012

Filed:

Jul 20, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/554702

Inventors:

Craig Oldham - Chicago IL, US
Michael Frederick Hobart - Round Lake Beach IL, US
Dean Krieter - Rolling Meadows IL, US
Javier Porras - Morton Grove IL, US
Jeffrey Robert Herrmann - Gurnee IL, US
John Paul Wojcik - Huntley IL, US

Assignee:

Allstate Insurance Company - Northbrook IL

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705 35, 705 37

Abstract:

Methods and systems for providing estimated insurance quotes/premiums are described herein. After analyzing rate factors, a subset of rate factors are selected that yield a fairly accurate estimated insurance premium from a minimum amount of information easily obtainable from a user. The user inputs a value from a predetermined set of allowable inputs (value input filter). After receiving and analyzing the user inputs, the system generates one or more estimates and displays the one or more estimates to the user, e. g. , via a web page. When multiple estimates are provided, the multiple estimates may differ based on the level of coverage, add-on features, or both. Readily known non-personal identifying information is preferably requested and used, thereby alleviating privacy concerns while still being able to provide an estimate to the user very quickly, e. g. , under 30 seconds, once all the requested information is obtained.

US Patent:

8571958, Oct 29, 2013

Filed:

Sep 14, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/619205

Inventors:

Craig Oldham - Chicago IL, US
Michael Frederick Hobart - Round Lake Beach IL, US
Dean Krieter - Rolling Meadows IL, US
Javier Porras - Morton Grove IL, US
Jeffrey Robert Herrmann - Gurnee IL, US
John Paul Wojcik - Huntley IL, US

Assignee:

Allstate Insurance Company - Northbrook IL

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705 35, 705 36

Abstract:

Methods and systems for providing estimated insurance quotes/premiums are described herein. After analyzing rate factors, a subset of rate factors are selected that yield a fairly accurate estimated insurance premium from a minimum amount of information easily obtainable from a user. The user inputs a value from a predetermined set of allowable inputs (value input filter). After receiving and analyzing the user inputs, the system generates one or more estimates and displays the one or more estimates to the user, e. g. , via a web page. When multiple estimates are provided, the multiple estimates may differ based on the level of coverage, add-on features, or both. Readily known non-personal identifying information is preferably requested and used, thereby alleviating privacy concerns while still being able to provide an estimate to the user very quickly, e. g. , under 30 seconds, once all the requested information is obtained.