Patents by Inventor Gary L. Davenport

Gary L. Davenport 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).

  • Insert Machine
    Publication number: 20100038841
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved insert machine for inserting flat material into an open pocket and, more particularly, to a straight line insert machine employed for printed matter such as newspapers. The machine includes an all-electronic control system for controlling machine functions. The control system includes at least one central control computer running under software control and a plurality of network controllers, all coupled together via a controller area network (CAN) bus. Electronic control messages for controlling machine elements are sent among the computers and controllers using a novel message protocol to enable both broadcast messages and individual messages to be employed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: MULLER-MARTINI MAILROOM SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Eric W. Bader, Peter J. Braschoss, Gary L. Davenport, Robert S. James, Darrell E. Pav, Harry C. Noll, JR., Randy R. Seidel, Douglas B. Walter, Barry D. Yeakel, Daniel Langengger
  • Insert machine
    Patent number: 7577494
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved insert machine for inserting flat material into an open pocket and, more particularly, to a straight line insert machine employed for printed matter such as newspapers. The machine includes an all-electronic control system for controlling machine functions. The control system includes at least one central control computer running under software control and a plurality of network controllers, all coupled together via a controller area network (CAN) bus. Electronic control messages for controlling machine elements are sent among the computers and controllers using a novel message protocol to enable both broadcast messages and individual messages to be employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Muller Martini Mailroom Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric W. Bader, Peter J. Braschoss, Gary L. Davenport, Robert S. James, Darrell E. Pav, Harry C. Noll, Jr., Randy R. Seidel, Douglas B. Walter, Barry D. Yekel, Daniel Langengger
  • Insert machine
    Patent number: 6907316
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved insert machine for inserting flat material into an open pocket and, more particularly, to a straight line insert machine employed for printed matter such as newspapers. The machine includes an all-electronic control system for controlling machine functions. The control system includes at least one central control computer running under software control and a plurality of network controllers, all coupled together via a controller area network (CAN) bus. Electronic control messages for controlling machine elements are sent among the computers and controllers using a novel message protocol to enable both broadcast messages and individual messages to be employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Graphic Management Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric W. Bader, Peter J. Braschoss, Gary L. Davenport, Robert S. James, Darrell E. Pav, Harry C. Noll, Jr., Randy R. Seidel, Douglas B. Walter, Barry D. Yekel, Daniel Langengger
  • Insert machine
    Publication number: 20040073330
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved insert machine for inserting flat material into an open pocket and, more particularly, to a straight line insert machine employed for printed matter such as newspapers. The machine includes an all-electronic control system for controlling machine functions. The control system includes at least one central control computer running under software control and a plurality of network controllers, all coupled together via a controller area network (CAN) bus. Electronic control messages for controlling machine elements are sent among the computers and controllers using a novel message protocol to enable both broadcast messages and individual messages to be employed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Eric W. Bader, Peter J. Braschoss, Gary L. Davenport, Robert S. James, Darrell E. Pav, Harry C. Noll, Randy R. Seidel, Douglas B. Walter, Barry D. Yeakel, Daniel Langengger
  • Inserter for flat products
    Patent number: 5823320
    Abstract: A device for transporting flat products consisting of feeders for introduction of flat products into openable pockets. The pockets move in a closed path and each receives one or more inserts. Specific and preferred pocket conveyor, sprocket, and divider designs are also set forth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Graphic Management Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy R. Seidel, Lawrence Bush, Neal Cohen, Gary L. Davenport, Robert M. Silva, Roger Honegger