Patents by Inventor Darrell E. Pav

Darrell E. Pav 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).

  • Insert Machine
    Publication number: 20100038841
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved insert machine for inserting flat material into an open pocket and, more particularly, to a straight line insert machine employed for printed matter such as newspapers. The machine includes an all-electronic control system for controlling machine functions. The control system includes at least one central control computer running under software control and a plurality of network controllers, all coupled together via a controller area network (CAN) bus. Electronic control messages for controlling machine elements are sent among the computers and controllers using a novel message protocol to enable both broadcast messages and individual messages to be employed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: MULLER-MARTINI MAILROOM SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Eric W. Bader, Peter J. Braschoss, Gary L. Davenport, Robert S. James, Darrell E. Pav, Harry C. Noll, JR., Randy R. Seidel, Douglas B. Walter, Barry D. Yeakel, Daniel Langengger
  • Insert machine
    Patent number: 7577494
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved insert machine for inserting flat material into an open pocket and, more particularly, to a straight line insert machine employed for printed matter such as newspapers. The machine includes an all-electronic control system for controlling machine functions. The control system includes at least one central control computer running under software control and a plurality of network controllers, all coupled together via a controller area network (CAN) bus. Electronic control messages for controlling machine elements are sent among the computers and controllers using a novel message protocol to enable both broadcast messages and individual messages to be employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Muller Martini Mailroom Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric W. Bader, Peter J. Braschoss, Gary L. Davenport, Robert S. James, Darrell E. Pav, Harry C. Noll, Jr., Randy R. Seidel, Douglas B. Walter, Barry D. Yekel, Daniel Langengger
  • Insert machine
    Patent number: 6907316
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved insert machine for inserting flat material into an open pocket and, more particularly, to a straight line insert machine employed for printed matter such as newspapers. The machine includes an all-electronic control system for controlling machine functions. The control system includes at least one central control computer running under software control and a plurality of network controllers, all coupled together via a controller area network (CAN) bus. Electronic control messages for controlling machine elements are sent among the computers and controllers using a novel message protocol to enable both broadcast messages and individual messages to be employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Graphic Management Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric W. Bader, Peter J. Braschoss, Gary L. Davenport, Robert S. James, Darrell E. Pav, Harry C. Noll, Jr., Randy R. Seidel, Douglas B. Walter, Barry D. Yekel, Daniel Langengger
  • Print on demand inserter
    Patent number: 6893016
    Abstract: A combined insert feeder and printer is employed such that blank inserts are stored in its hopper. The blank inserts are then fed by a transporter to a printer. The printer prints onto the insert to create a printed insert which is transported into a moving pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Graphic Management Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrell E. Pav, Randy R. Seidel, Michael White
  • Insert machine
    Publication number: 20040073330
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved insert machine for inserting flat material into an open pocket and, more particularly, to a straight line insert machine employed for printed matter such as newspapers. The machine includes an all-electronic control system for controlling machine functions. The control system includes at least one central control computer running under software control and a plurality of network controllers, all coupled together via a controller area network (CAN) bus. Electronic control messages for controlling machine elements are sent among the computers and controllers using a novel message protocol to enable both broadcast messages and individual messages to be employed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Eric W. Bader, Peter J. Braschoss, Gary L. Davenport, Robert S. James, Darrell E. Pav, Harry C. Noll, Randy R. Seidel, Douglas B. Walter, Barry D. Yeakel, Daniel Langengger
  • Print on demand inserter
    Publication number: 20030183097
    Abstract: A combined insert feeder and printer is employed such that blank inserts are stored in its hopper. The blank inserts are then fed by a transporter to a printer. The printer prints onto the insert to create a printed insert which is transported into a moving pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: Darrell E. Pav, Randy R. Seidel, Michael White