Patents by Inventor Richard C. W. Hewitt

Richard C. W. Hewitt 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 printing merchandising information
    Patent number: 7214891
    Abstract: A weighing scale which includes a label printer for printing labels having a detachable portion. A label cassette is easily inserted or removed from the weighing scale. The label cassette is changed depending on the type of label to be printed. Standard labels can be printed, or labels having detachable portions along one side can be printed. The detachable portion can have merchandising information printed thereon including coupon information, advertising information, discounts, specials, and product information. The information on the label and detachable portions is easily edited by an operator at a control panel of the weighing scale. A conversational display is provided which allows easy editing and also allows specials, recipes, etc., to be displayed. A molded cover is provided to prevent moisture from entering the weighing scale without interfering with the operation of the weighing scale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Ishida Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Richard C. W. Hewitt, Michael J. Rawlings, Joseph Sielski
  • Method and apparatus for printing merchandising information
    Publication number: 20030205412
    Abstract: A weighing scale which includes a label printer for printing labels having a detachable portion. A label cassette is easily inserted or removed from the weighing scale. The label cassette is changed depending on the type of label to be printed. Standard labels can be printed, or labels having detachable portions along one side can be printed. The detachable portion can have merchandising information printed thereon including coupon information, advertising information, discounts, specials, and product information. The information on the label and detachable portions is easily edited by an operator at a control panel of the weighing scale. A conversational display is provided which allows easy editing and also allows specials, recipes, etc., to be displayed. A molded cover is provided to prevent moisture from entering the weighing scale without interfering with the operation of the weighing scale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Applicant: ISHIDA CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Richard C. W. Hewitt, Michael J. Rawlings, Joseph Sielski
  • Method and apparatus for printing merchandising information
    Patent number: 5578797
    Abstract: A weighing scale which includes a label printer for printing labels having a detachable portion. A label cassette is easily inserted or removed from the weighing scale. The label cassette is changed depending on the type of label to be printed. Standard labels can be printed, or labels having detachable portions along one side can be printed. The detachable portion can have merchandising information printed thereon including coupon information, advertising information, discounts, specials, and product information. The information on the label and detachable portions is easily edited by an operator at a control panel of the weighing scale. A conversational display is provided which allows easy editing and also allows specials, recipes, etc., to be displayed. A molded cover is provided to prevent moisture from entering the weighing scale without interfering with the operation of the weighing scale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: Ishida Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Richard C. W. Hewitt, Michael J. Rawlings, Joseph Sielski