Patents by Inventor John G. Wishart

John G. Wishart 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).

  • Apparatus and method for attaching fastener tapes
    Patent number: 4411721
    Abstract: A tape attachment apparatus is provided for automatically securing adhesive-backed hook or loop-type fastener tape patches to a substrate. The apparatus includes a work station where one or more patches are applied using ultrasonic welding devices. Fastener tape is supplied to the work station by a tape feed mechanism which includes a knife for severing the tape into patches of predetermined size and a transport arm for receiving a patch and transporting it to the horn of the ultrasonic welding device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1983
    Assignee: The Mead Corporation
    Inventor: John G. Wishart