Joseph R Collins

US Patent:

61926558, Feb 27, 2001

Filed:

Aug 31, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/386616

Inventors:

William H. Todd - Winston-Salem NC
Joseph L. Collins - Clemmons NC
Thomas A. Reavis - King NC
C. Michael Funderburk - East Bend NC
Clay A. Ferriola - Yadkinville NC

Assignee:

Todd Motion Controls, Inc. - Winston Salem NC

International Classification:

B65B 3550
B65B 3556
B65B 1300

US Classification:

53397

Abstract:

A device to manipulate hosiery comprises a swift-tack apparatus joined to a j-hook magazine which selectively attaches a swift tack to a hosiery stack with or without a j-hook. The hosiery stack is then selectively inverted by a pair of rotatable clamps. The hosiery stack is then selectively rotated to a desired orientation by a turntable. The hosiery stack is then stacked with other hosiery stacks by means of a drop arrangement onto a lift plate. The combined stacks are then selectively attached one to the other by a second swift-tack apparatus. The above manipulations are effectuated preferably by pneumatic power and a plurality of pusher plates and lift plates.

US Patent:

59963204, Dec 7, 1999

Filed:

Mar 13, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/042677

Inventors:

William H. Todd - Winston-Salem NC
Joseph L. Collins - Clemmons NC
Thomas A. Reavis - King NC

Assignee:

Todd Motion Controls, Inc. - Winston Salem NC

International Classification:

B65B 6124
B65B 4314
B65B 706

US Classification:

53526

Abstract:

An automated bagging apparatus for use in the hosiery industry which tightens the bag around the hosiery articles prior to sealing to eliminate any extra bag space. This tightening effect is accomplished by holding the articles in place while extending the bag from the articles. The bag, while extended is sealed and trimmed prior to moving the sealed bag onto a conveyor belt for further handling.

US Patent:

60426748, Mar 28, 2000

Filed:

Apr 23, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/065133

Inventors:

William H. Todd - Winston-Salem NC
Joseph L. Collins - Clemmons NC
Thomas A. Reavis - King NC
C Michael Funderburk - East Bend NC

Assignee:

Todd Motion Controls, Inc. - Winston Salem NC

International Classification:

B65C 500

US Classification:

156229

Abstract:

This invention is drawn to an apparatus for applying labels to hosiery, specifically sock stacks. The sock stack travels along a first conveyor and are deposited onto a second conveyor. The second conveyor carries the sock stack to a pair of rotatable clamps. The clamps hold the sock stack and stretch it. A pneumatic cylinder moves the pair of clamps upwardly into contact with an adhesive label. The socks are rotated 360 degrees drawing the label onto the sock stack to band the same.

US Patent:

57069875, Jan 13, 1998

Filed:

Jun 26, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/669835

Inventors:

William H. Todd - Winston-Salem NC
Joseph L. Collins - Clemmons NC
Thomas A. Reavis - King NC
George M. Bowman - Mount Airy NC
Richard T. Simmons - Mount Airy NC

Assignee:

Renfro Corporation - Mount Airy NC

International Classification:

D06C 500

US Classification:

223 76

Abstract:

An automatic boarding machine and method provides convenience, precision and efficiency of operation. Boarding forms are horizontally positioned for easy loading and ergonomic advantage. Microprocessor controls allow variable speed and cycle times while independent temperature controls permit precise temperature adjustments for a series of thermal pressers. The boarding machine is configured to provide space saving circular movement of a plurality of forms which pass sequentially through a moisture treatment, heated presses, and an unloader. The processed hosiery is then stacked on a conveyor, and excess yarn ends are removed by an electrical trimmer. A control panel allows the operator to change and adjust all phases of the operation easily and quickly to insure uniformity of the finished product.

US Patent:

57881308, Aug 4, 1998

Filed:

Jan 21, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/784604

Inventors:

William H. Todd - Winston-Salem NC
Joseph L. Collins - Clemmons NC
Thomas A. Reavis - King NC

Assignee:

Todd Motion Controls, Inc. - Winston Salem NC

International Classification:

A41H 3300
B31F 700
B31F 110

US Classification:

223 37

Abstract:

A sock processing apparatus provides devices for folding, trimming, stacking, and compressing socks. The method provides folding socks by tucking them into a slot in a plate, closing a pair of rollers beneath the plate upon the socks, and thereafter pulling the socks through the slot under roller compression. The socks then move to a trimming station, where they are held in place while a trimmer removes excess threads. The socks are then stacked and moved to a compression station for compression prior to packaging.

US Patent:

53833228, Jan 24, 1995

Filed:

Jul 19, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/093375

Inventors:

Joseph L. Collins - Clemmons NC
Michael A. Warren - Tobaccoville NC
Charles F. Demey - New Bern NC
Clifford R. Marritt - Winston-Salem NC

Assignee:

R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company - Winston-Salem NC

International Classification:

B07C 500
B65B 5700

US Classification:

53 53

Abstract:

A cigarette packaging machine is provided with a mechanism for rejecting defective cigarette packs of a two pack stack of cigarette packs. A defective top pack of the stack is rejected at a first rejection station by a blast of pressurized air or a pusher bar and a defective bottom pack of the stack is rejected at a second rejection station downstream of the first rejection station by a movable arm which pivots away from a position supporting the stack and then pivots toward the stack to strike the bottom pack and eject it from the stack. A magazine filled with acceptable packs is located downstream of the second rejection station for replacing defective packs ejected from the stack.

US Patent:

56949880, Dec 9, 1997

Filed:

Apr 16, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/633395

Inventors:

Joseph B. Collins - Pitman NJ

Assignee:

Eco Guard - St. Davids PA

International Classification:

B65B 3100

US Classification:

141 59

Abstract:

A fuel transfer device for transferring fuel from the fuel supply line of an internal combustion engine to, for example, a fuel receiving vessel, with reduced loss of vapor to the environment. A fuel supply conduit includes a fuel flow control valve and a vapor recovery hood, and is connected to the fuel supply line of an internal combustion engine. Vapor is returned to the air intake manifold of the engine by way of a vapor return conduit.

US Patent:

52226077, Jun 29, 1993

Filed:

Mar 9, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/848480

Inventors:

Joseph B. Collins - Pitman NJ

International Classification:

A47F 700

US Classification:

211 41

Abstract:

A high capacity storage unit comprising a frame, a first plurality of storage locations semi-permanently fixed on the frame, at least one movable panel overlying at least a portion of a vertical elevation of the frame and pivotally movable with respect to the frame between a closed position and an open position, and a second plurality of storage locations semi-permanently fixed on the panel. Preferably, the panel is substantially parallel to the vertical elevation of the frame when the panel is in the open position, so that it lies flat against the frame in that position. When the panel is in its closed position, the panel covers or prevents access to the first plurality of storage locations. The frame includes a top frame portion.