Patents Represented by Attorney George E. Kersey

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  • Web transport system with electro-optical label detection
    Patent number: 4383880
    Abstract: A label carrier web transport for use in heat transfer decorators and the like, in which labels are optically registered to control web transport. A timing assembly coordinates the rotation of a cam shaft with the actuation and deactuation of clutch and brake assemblies within a metering roll. An optical scanner trained on the web registers a predetermined contrast location to actuate the brake and deactuate the clutch, subject to the presence of an enabling signal from the timing assembly. The metering roll, in combination with a reciprocating label shuttle, provides intermittent web motion to achieve controlled label advance. An alternative label transport system incorporates a capstan web drive in lieu of the metering roll, with a microprocessor to control various machine functions including intermittent web transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1983
    Assignee: Dennison Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Friedrich H. H. Geurtsen, Waldemar S. Kebbel, Manfred Meyer
  • Metallization of support members
    Patent number: 4382831
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for the metallization of support members, such as paper sheeting and other cellulosic products. A metallic film is transferred to the paper support from a plastic sheet carrier and adhered to the paper by a thermoplastic material. The carrier, typically of stabilized plastic with an adhered film of metal and an overlay of thermoplastic adhesive with the paper support. Pressure and/or heat is applied to the composite which is subsequently cooled and the carrier stripped away to leave the desired metallic layer on the receiving surface of the paper support.This transfer procedure overcomes the objections associated with metal foil laminates and is particularly suitable for metallizing support members, like paper, which are difficult to metallize directly because they release significant amounts of vapor during conventional vacuum metallization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1983
    Assignee: Dennison Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Philip J. Clough, Roswell E. Hubbard, John F. McDermott, Richard G. Miekka
  • Device for filtering liquid of high viscosity supplied under pressure, in particular a device that can be connected to an extruder to filter thermoplastic melts of plastic composition
    Patent number: 4382860
    Abstract: A filter for high pressure, high viscosity fluids, such as thermoplastic melts, in which a filter channel contains a valve with a stem equal to the largest diameter of the valve seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1983
    Assignee: Automatik Apparate-Maschinebau H. Hench GmbH
    Inventor: Rudolf Fritsch
  • Mica-foil laminations
    Patent number: 4381327
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for fabricating laminations of mica and conductive foils for generation of ions in air. A layer of mica is laminated to sheets of metallic foil using pressure sensitive adhesive as the bonding material. The foil is etched in order to form electrodes in a desired pattern. The mica-foil laminate may include an encapsulating layer or tape of pressure sensitive adhesive around the edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1983
    Assignee: Dennison Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Richard L. Briere
  • Web transport system with electro-optical label detection
    Patent number: 4381211
    Abstract: A label carrier web transport for use in heat transfer decorators and the like, in which labels are optically registered to control web transport. A timing assembly coordinates the rotation of a cam shaft with the actuation and deactuation of clutch and brake assemblies within a metering roll. An optical scanner trained on the web registers a predetermined contrast location to actuate the brake and deactuate the clutch, subject to the presence of an enabling signal from the timing assembly. The metering roll, in combination with a reciprocating label shuttle, provides intermittent web motion to achieve controlled label advance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1983
    Assignee: Dennison Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Jacek A. Nechay
  • Corona charging apparatus
    Patent number: 4379969
    Abstract: A corona charging device including a dielectric-coated elongate conductor contacting or closely spaced from a grid electrode, mounted against an insulating support. A high voltage varying potential between the elongate conductor and grid electrode induces a glow discharge in the vicinity of the dielectric-coated electrode. The grid electrode may act as a ground plane to provide a corona discharge device with respect to a proximate member. Alternatively, the grid electrode may be maintained at a desired potential to provide a charging device with an automatically limited voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1983
    Assignee: Dennison Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Harold W. Cobb, Richard A. Fotland
  • Control of fluid flow using precisely positioned disc
    Patent number: 4369812
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for the control of fluid flow using a flexible disc that is positioned in a control channel and restricted to movement along the longitudinal axis of the channel. Closure control is exercised by moving the disc into closer contact with a ring seat that is essentially self-purging of debris. Since the disc is confined to essentially longitudinal movement, distortion due to random lateral movement is avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1983
    Assignee: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Paradis, Edward W. Kaleskas
  • Electrostatic transfer printing
    Patent number: 4365549
    Abstract: Electrostatic transfer printing in which a latent electrostatic image is formed on a cylindrical dielectrical member by means of a glow discharge ion source. The image is then toned and pressure-transferred to a receptor, such as a sheet of paper, which is passed between the cylindrical dielectric member and a transfer roller. Scraper blades may be included to remove residual toner from the cylindrical dielectric member and the transfer roller. Means may also be included to erase any latent residual electrostatic image on the cylindrical dielectric member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1982
    Assignee: Dennison Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Fotland, Jeffrey J. Carrish
  • Structural members and assemblages
    Patent number: 4361098
    Abstract: Easily assembled structures formed by light weight members that are readily and securely joined using a compressible clip. The clip is attached projectingly to one member and inserted axially into another member whose inner walls compress the clip and form the desired junction between the two members. The assemblage is mounted vertically using elongated hooks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1982
    Inventor: Richard B. Rusch
  • Picture frame with rotatable easel
    Patent number: 4357769
    Abstract: A picture frame for photographic snapshots having a rotatable easel of thin, lightweight construction mounted to the back side of the picture frame. The easel has a substantially trapezoidal shape when folded and has rectangular front and back panels having a common top edge and collapsible, triangular side panels interconnecting the front and back panels. The side panels may be folded, collapsing the easel into a flat structure for easy packaging and shipment. The side panels when unfolded form an easel for holding the picture frame in a stable, secure, upright position on a tabletop. The easel design of the invention produces an unusually stable structure for its weight. It does not collapse upon moving the picture frame in any direction on the table surface. The easel may be rotated to permit display of snapshots in either a horizontal or vertical orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1982
    Assignee: Dennison Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: David J. Leahy
  • Web transport control circuit
    Patent number: 4357560
    Abstract: Method and apparatus is disclosed for driving the take up and supply spools of a web transport system. The apparatus includes a pair of direct current motors, one for each spool, and a circuit for regulating the current in the two motors. The circuit senses the counter EMF across the takeup motor, and accordingly controls the current in the supply motor, in order to apply a proper dragging torque to the supply spool. In the event of a loss of power to the web transport, the two spools are brought to a stop in a controlled manner by electronic means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1982
    Assignee: Dennison Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Way D. Woo, William Steddom
  • Filter bag
    Patent number: 4352684
    Abstract: A filter bag for dry copiers, i.e. copiers which employ dry toners. The bag comprises a porous cover and a porous filter mass in the form of loose packing within the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1982
    Assignee: Dennison Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Suresh D. Amberkar
  • Ladder strap harnessing device with webbed tail
    Patent number: 4347648
    Abstract: A harnessing device formed by a locking head and an attached ladder strap. The head contains a locking tang and a guide channel that receives the strap after encirclement of items to be harnessed. The tang engages the rungs of the ladder strap for the adjustable retention of the harnessed items. The free end of the strap has a light-weight webbed tail that facilitates the insertion of the strap into the head. The strap is advantageously molded of a stretch reorientable material and is subsequently stretched to produce a suitable strengthening and elongation of the webbed tail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1982
    Assignee: Dennison Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Leo P. Dekkers
  • Close fittings for frangible objects
    Patent number: 4344549
    Abstract: Close fittings for frangible objects such as glass decanters provided by a collar which can include a pouring spout and handle. The collar is positioned on the rim of the decanter against a gasket which is drawn into compressional engagement with the rim, without any substantial transverse movement that could damage the decanter, by threading a member into the collar. The decanter and the threading member include mating inclined surfaces which facilitate the compressional movement of the gasket into close contact with the rim as the member is threaded into the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1982
    Assignee: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Paradis, Edward W. Kaleskas
  • Stacking of materials
    Patent number: 4339220
    Abstract: A stacking assemblage fed from a conveyor which transports materials to a staging area. The materials are formed into a tier on a movable platen of the assemblage in accordance with a prescribed pattern. The platen can be raised or lowered to a desired level and then shifted to deposit each tier on an outboard conveyor until a desired multi-tier stack is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1982
    Assignee: Vanguard Machinery Corp.
    Inventor: William F. Pulda
  • Electrosensitive recording
    Patent number: 4339758
    Abstract: Electrosensitive recording using a composite structure formed by a base support for a resinous contrast layer containing silicon dioxide, with an overlying metallic surface provided by vapor deposition. The electrosensitive structure provides improved print quality for information recorded by electrically actuated stylii, with reduced debris accumulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1982
    Assignee: Dennison Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Sushil Bhatia, Ralph J. Shuman
  • Dispensing of attachment members
    Patent number: 4331276
    Abstract: Dispensing of attachment members, each formed by a filament with a head at one end and a cross bar at the other end, using an ejector with forward and return strokes. Each attachment member is dispensed during the forward stroke of the ejector and an antijam mechanism is operated for assuring completion of the return stroke of the ejector and prevention of premature operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1982
    Assignee: Dennison Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Donald L. Bourque
  • Bundling tie
    Patent number: D265055
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1982
    Assignee: Dennison Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Arnold R. Bone
  • Bundling tie
    Patent number: D266484
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1982
    Assignee: Dennison Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Arnold R. Bone
  • Stuffed dragon-like animal
    Patent number: D268692
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1983
    Assignee: Annalee Mobilitee Dolls, Inc.
    Inventor: Barbara A. D. Thorndike