Patents by Inventor Cliff Bishop

Cliff Bishop 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).

  • Method and apparatus for exposing contents of an opened envelope with gravity assist
    Patent number: 4373848
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for exposing the contents of an envelope which has two opposing panels wherein the panels have been separated from each other along all but one edge portion where the panels remain connected. The envelope is gripped on one of the panels and then the envelope is oriented so that at least the contents of the envelope fall away from the gripped panel to thereby expose the envelope contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1983
    Assignee: AES Technology Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Cliff Bishop