Patents Assigned to Graphic Communications, Inc.
  • Patent number: 5917617
    Abstract: A communication apparatus for information comprises a recording roller for feeding a recording paper. A line-type recording head is operative for recording an image on the recording paper. Normally, the recording head presses the recording paper against the recording roller. A first releasing mechanism is operative for allowing relative movement of the recording head and the recording roller away from each other. A reading roller is operative for feeding a document sheet. A reading head is operative for reading information from the document sheet. The reading head is located near the recording head. Normally, the reading head presses the document sheet against the reading roller. A second releasing mechanism is operative for allowing relative movement of the reading head and the reading roller away from each other. First and second side plates are located respectively at opposite sides of the recording roller, the recording head, the reading roller, and the reading head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: Matsushita Graphic Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Hatano, Atsushi Umino, Eiji Kurosawa, Kanehiro Kawakami
  • Patent number: 5467547
    Abstract: A collapsible, self-erecting display stand has a back panel, a front display panel, a side support panel, and a biasing member. From its collapsed configuration, the biasing member urges the back panel and side support panel to a position supporting a free-standing display stand and, simultaneously, the front display panel is projected outwardly to achieve a three-dimensional effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: Graphic Communications, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry L. Fortner
  • Patent number: 5094708
    Abstract: A self-correcting web registration system achieves web shortening by pleating the web with a grooved crease roller. The web passes through a nip between the crease roller and an opposing drive roller which has an elastomeric cover. When web shortening is required and the web is being pleated by the crease roller, the opposing elastomeric roller is overdriven with respect to the normal advancement rate of the web. Further web shortening may be achieved by selectively increasing pressure between the crease roller and the elastomeric drive roller which causes the pleats in the web to become deeper. The crease roller may be used in conjunction with a tension roller which can be selectively engaged to stretch the web and achieve lengthening. Both rollers may be mounted in a single chassis which pivots relative to a frame-mounted drive roller. This provides selective engagement of either the tension or crease roller, depending upon the position of the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1992
    Assignee: Graphic Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Jeffrey Bechtel, Robert A. E. Griebel, Robert J. Lawler, III, Robert J. Lawler, IV
  • Patent number: D323159
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1992
    Assignee: Matsushita Graphic Communication, Inc.
    Inventors: Morio Iwasaki, Toshihiro Kumano, Akira Muto