Patents by Inventor Darby A. Gray

Darby A. Gray 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).

  • Type ribbon deskewing means for a type ribbon feed apparatus
    Patent number: 4003460
    Abstract: A type ribbon deskewing mechanism used in a type ribbon feed apparatus to prevent the skewing of a ribbon on ribbon spools when the position of the ribbon on a ribbon guide is changed as the ribbon passes through the print position. The apparatus includes the ribbon guide pivotally attached to a base plate. A solenoid is attached to the ribbon guide for changing the position of the ribbon. The deskewing mechanism includes pivot guides and stationary guides for guiding the ribbon on the ribbon guide and ribbon spools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1974
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1977
    Assignee: Honeywell Information Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Darby A. Gray, Roger L. Hall
  • Document handling assembly for a printer
    Patent number: 3933234
    Abstract: A passbook handling assembly for positioning a passbook relative to a type carrier in a printer. The handling assembly includes document gripping fingers at the ends of pivoted arms. A servomotor causes the arms to pivot through an arc. The document gripping fingers raise or lower the gripped passbook as the arms move.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1972
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1976
    Assignee: Honeywell Information Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack L. Smith, Darby A. Gray, Brian R. Sullivan