Patents by Inventor Charles L. Wilcox

Charles L. Wilcox 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).

  • Printing blanket for use with a printing cylinder to achieve a narrow gap lock-up
    Patent number: 5357863
    Abstract: A printing blanket adapted to be used with a magnetic printing cylinder including a gap extending longitudinally along the outer surface thereof is provided. The printing blanket includes a plurality of plies with a magnetic backing ply which is magnetically adhered to the printing cylinder. The printing blanket is positioned on the printing cylinder such that an end of the printing blanket is bent over an edge and inwardly into the gap. The opposite end of the printing blanket is mounted substantially adjacent the opposite edge of the gap. A tensioning roll or similar device to which the printing blanket may be attached can be disposed in the gap to secure the printing blanket to the printing cylinder more firmly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Day International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. McLean, Thomas D. Hower, William H. Haddock, Wayne W. Easley, Melvin D. Pinkston, Charles L. Wilcox, James C. Messer, Jr.