Patents by Inventor David P. Van Bortel

David P. Van Bortel 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).

  • Finisher with binder printing
    Patent number: 5174556
    Abstract: A document finisher includes a printing station for printing on the binding of a book. The printing station in one embodiment prints on the binder tape before the book is bound. In a second embodiment, the printer prints on the binding after the book is bound. The printing stations are space efficient and designed to be easily incorporated with preexisting stations in document finishers. Ink jet printers and impact-type printer may be utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1992
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas N. Taylor, Geoffrey C. Williams, David P. Van Bortel, Robert A. Panos, Dennis A. Caggiano
  • Binding apparatus
    Patent number: 4828645
    Abstract: An apparatus which adhesively binds a set of sheets by applying a strip having an adhesive on one surface thereof to the spine of the set. The strip is supported on a heated platen which softens the adhesive. The spine of the set of copy sheets is pressed into the adhesive on the strip. The depth of penetration of the spine into the adhesive is controlled so as to form a layer of adhesive between the spine and the strip having a predetermined thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1989
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventor: David P. Van Bortel