Patents by Inventor Alan J. Craig

Alan J. Craig 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).

  • Servo motor controlled labeler
    Patent number: 4488925
    Abstract: A labeling mechanism is provided which utilizes a servo motor driven capstan to rapidly accelerate and decelerate label stock through the mechanism. Rapid acceleration is permitted because a secondary motor is provided to a label stock supply reel to reduce system inertia. Rapid deceleration is possible because a one-way bearing and clutch assembly is provided which prevents reverse motion of the label stock. A label shear is also provided which permits the use of continuous label stock rather than die cut, spaced labels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1984
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Alan J. Craig, Thomas F. Look
  • Tape applicating and severing assembly
    Patent number: 3992244
    Abstract: An apparatus for applying severed strips of double-coated adhesive tape to a substrate from the face of a carrier liner. A length of tape having adhesive on both sides and disposed on a release liner is fed continuously past a severing means which cuts the tape into strips but does not sever the liner. The tape strips are then carried by the liner to an applicating member where the strips of tape are applied to a moving substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1975
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1976
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Alan J. Craig, James H. Casey, Richard P. DE Neui