Patents by Inventor Brian Elkinson

Brian Elkinson 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).

  • Compressible nip rolls for multiribbon transport
    Publication number: 20060157924
    Abstract: A folder superstructure includes a former, a first nip roll located downstream of the former and having a compressible outer layer, and a second nip roll forming a nip with the first nip roll. A nip roll for nipping a plurality of superimposed printed ribbons or webs is also disclosed, the nip roll including a roll body and a compressible layer disposed about the roll body. A method for operating a printing press is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2004
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Applicant: Goss International Americas, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Elkinson, Daniel Perdue, Lawrence Zagar