Patents Examined by W. Doug Hutton
  • Patent number: 8438476
    Abstract: A product creator system includes a business application and a distribution utility. The business application enables a user to specify and/or edit (via a user client) a document. The business application generates a packet that is transmitted to the distribution utility. The packet describes the document, such as a document of a particular type (where the document is based on variable content and/or variable layout), and a distribution method for the document. Distribution methods include print, ship, mail, fax, email, and save. The distribution utility generates and distributes the document (via an output device) based on the packet. The business application, which can be used with a variety of distribution utilities, includes a web front-end and a packet generator. The distribution utility, which can be used with a variety of business applications, includes control logic and a document processor. The document processor helps generate the document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Uhlig LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Uhlig, Kristina M. Hayes, Justin B. Hansen, Arthur S. French, II, Lauretta J. McMillen, Amy J. Geisler
  • Patent number: 6238156
    Abstract: A device for mounting tubular members to structural members. The device is a unitary structure formed into two gripping arms, two flex arms and a retainer plate. Each gripping arm includes a bend and two pointed straight protrusions. Each flex arm includes two pointed bent protrusions and a stop having a bent lip. The retainer plate includes an opening for engaging a threaded member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventor: Bernard Leibman