Patents Assigned to Cartec International, Inc.
  • Ribbon cassette for mailing machine
    Patent number: 7484902
    Abstract: A thermal ink ribbon cassette for a mailing machine has an anti-reverse spring for preventing rotation of the take-up spindle in the unwinding direction; a constant-tension drag arrangement, including an expansible stub axle, a cooperating expansion member, and a drag gear mounted on the stub axle in meshing engagement with an array of gear teeth surrounding the base of the ribbon supply spindle; and a guide bar for defining an optimal ribbon path between the entrance opening of the cassette housing and the take-up spindle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Cartec International, Inc.
    Inventor: John A. Pomfret
  • Inked ribbon core with ribs
    Patent number: 7441971
    Abstract: An inked ribbon core is formed with interference structure, providing an internal cylindrical contact surface, and a longitudinal rib, the interference structure and rib frictionally engaging corresponding spindle structures to secure the core on the spindle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Cartec International, Inc.
    Inventor: John A. Pomfret
  • Inked ribbon core
    Patent number: 6923582
    Abstract: An inked ribbon core has an internal collar and a longitudinal rib which frictionally engage corresponding spindle structures to thereby secure the core in its fully mounted position, as determined by a stop ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Cartec International, Inc.
    Inventor: John A. Pomfret