Patents by Inventor Marion J. Herman

Marion J. Herman 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).

  • Variable thickness set compensation for stapler
    Patent number: 4421264
    Abstract: A stapler mechanism for fastening variable thickness documents includes a stack receiving receptacle disposed between the head/hammer assembly and the clinching or anvil assembly of said stapler. A sensing device is coupled to the stapler mechanism and generates control pulses indicative of relative motion between the head/hammer assembly. A controller processes the signals and generates control signals which vary the stroke and the force driving the hammer and returns the head/hammer assembly to its home position following a stapling cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1983
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Nelson K. Arter, Michael A. Bartholet, Roger D. Emeigh, Marion J. Herman
  • Document ejector apparatus and method useful for copiers
    Patent number: 4368977
    Abstract: In a machine having a reciprocating original document handling carriage such as a copier, a selectively operable roller is positioned for removing documents from the upper surface of the carriage. The roller is driven by movement of the carriage by power stored from carriage movement or by an independent power source. Continuously driven rollers are positionable in coordination with the end of a run of copies for a given document to eject the document onto an output tray as the carriage returns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1983
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Nelson K. Arter, Michael D. Avritt, William C. Dodt, Marion J. Herman