Patents by Inventor Bobby Kenneth Lowrance

Bobby Kenneth Lowrance 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).

  • Ink pad having layer of compressed non-woven polypropylene filament and method of making
    Patent number: 6640709
    Abstract: A substantially rigid ink pad assembly made of a first layer of a non-woven polypropylene filament bonded in an adhesive which is compressed and heated to a rigid form. The first layer is then thermally bonded to a thin layer of suede-like fabric which layered ink pad is contained in an open top tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Inventor: Bobby Kenneth Lowrance
  • Method for preparing pre-inked impression members for marking devices
    Patent number: 6348168
    Abstract: Pre-inked impression members for hand stamps are made from a gel or premix of thermoplastic resin particles and liquid ink with use of a disposable molding device comprising a matrix board that is recessed in its molding area with cavities to form inked indicia of the impression members and has a peripheral surface area to which is adhered fluid-tight, and entirely about the molding area, an upright rigid wall means comprising a structure of fiberboard, wood, hard resin or other suitable material shaped to a height corresponding to the desired thickness of the impression members. As another feature, during the heating for curing of a layer of premix formed over the molding area of a matrix board, the layer of premix is confined in place by a covering means, applied over it and held under pressure, which comprises, together preferably with overlaid pliable ink-absorbent material, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: M&R Marking Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Bobby Kenneth Lowrance, John Daniel Ward, Jr., Steven J. Sculler
  • Method for preparing pre-inked impression members for marking devices
    Patent number: 6007751
    Abstract: Pre-inked impression members for hand stamps are made from a gel or premix of thermoplastic resin particles and liquid ink with use of a disposable molding device comprising a matrix board that is recessed in its molding area with cavities to form inked indicia of the impression members and has a peripheral surface area to which is adhered fluid-tight, and entirely about the molding area, an upright rigid wall means comprising a structure of fiberboard, wood, hard resin or other suitable material shaped to a height corresponding to the desired thickness of the impression members. As another feature, during the heating for curing of a layer of premix formed over the molding area of a matrix board, the layer of premix is confined in place by a covering means, applied over it and held under pressure, which comprises, together preferably with overlaid pliable ink-absorbent material, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: M&R Marking Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Sculler, Bobby Kenneth Lowrance, John Daniel Ward, Jr.