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Brossard, Canada

Faruk M Turfan

This inventor holds 8 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.. Active years: 2000-2010.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Faruk M Turfan. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/faruk-m-turfan

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 8

% Patents Active = 87.5


Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.6

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 66(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Quebec, CA (2001)
  • Brossard, CA (2000 - 2010)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal8 out of 7,884 
 
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2000-2010

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8 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7854105 - Film wrapping machine utilizing two film carriage assemblies to effectively perform film change operations (2010-12-21),
2. 7837140 - Automatic film changer for a film wrapping machine (2010-11-23),
3. 7712291 - Film wrapping machine simultaneously utilizing two film carriage assemblies (2010-05-11),
4. 7213381 - Apparatus for applying external corner or edge protectors onto external corner or edge regions of packages or palletized loads (2007-05-08),
5. 6494400 - Automatic film roll changer and method of operating the same (2002-12-17),
6. 6195961 - Stretch film roll mounting frame (2001-03-06),
7. 6178721 - Apparatus and method for placing corner protectors of different heights on palletized (2001-01-30),
8. 6085488 - Film carriage ring for horizontal stretch film wrapping or packaging (2000-07-11),

Title: Biography of Faruk M Turfan

Introduction: Faruk M Turfan is an innovative inventor based in Brossard, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of film wrapping technology, holding a total of 8 patents. His work focuses on improving the efficiency and functionality of film wrapping machines.

Latest Patents: Among his latest inventions is a film wrapping machine that utilizes two film carriage assemblies to effectively perform film change operations. This machine features a pair of diametrically opposed film roll mounting and dispensing carriage assemblies, which allow for the individual and sequential dispensing of wrapping films. In the event of depletion or breakage of the wrapping film from one assembly, the second assembly can be activated to continue the wrapping operation with minimal downtime. Additionally, he has developed an automatic film changer for a film wrapping machine, which automatically exchanges rolls of wrapping film. This innovation allows for the seamless removal of depleted rolls and the positional exchange with fresh rolls, enhancing the overall efficiency of the wrapping process.

Career Highlights: Faruk M Turfan is currently employed at Illinois Tool Works Inc., where he continues to innovate and develop advanced film wrapping solutions. His expertise in this area has positioned him as a key contributor to the company's success in the packaging industry.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Faruk has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Marco Zitella and Stephen G Forrest. These partnerships have fostered

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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