Patents by Inventor Kevin R. Vetsch

Kevin R. Vetsch 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).

  • Patent number: 6023908
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for rolling a napkin around silverware. The device comprises a housing having a conveyor belt system for advancing a napkin therethrough along a substantially horizontal path. As the napkin traverses said path, it contacts a folding belt which causes a corner of the napkin to be folded back onto itself. A knife, fork or other piece of silverware is delivered from storage bins in timed relation to the movement of the napkin to ensure placement thereon. The napkin and silverware then contact a rapidly moving rolling belt which rolls the napkin around the silverware. The rolled napkin and silverware are then transported out of the housing and on to an external holding bin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Inventor: Kevin R. Vetsch