Patents by Inventor Allen E. Rau

Allen E. Rau has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Paper money crimping apparatus
    Patent number: 4057242
    Abstract: New paper money crimping apparatus comprises rotatably driven roll pairs through which the money is fed. One roll has a peripheral surface comprising resiliently deformable backup material while the other roll has a peripheral surface having a plurality of stiff embossing projections arranged in a selected pattern. The peripheral surfaces of the rolls are in pressure engagement with each other. Passage of the paper money between the rolls crimps or embosses it so that is becomes fluffed and separated and thereafter may be counted easily and accurately.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1976
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1977
    Inventor: Allen E. Rau
  • Cake stand
    Patent number: D281049
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1985
    Assignees: Violet J. Towns, Joseph M. Towns
    Inventor: Allen E. Rau