Patents by Inventor Donald T. Shoebridge

Donald T. Shoebridge 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).

  • Patent number: 6783488
    Abstract: The invention provides a table top folding apparatus that is easily reconfigured to provide a single fold folding apparatus or a multi-fold folding apparatus. The apparatus includes a frame, having first and second roller pairs and a first fold table and a second fold table positioned to receive material from the respective roller pairs. The apparatus also includes a fold selector assembly rotatably attached to the frame, the assembly including a diverter and a stop fence. The fold selector assembly is adjustable by a single actuation arm to rotate between a single fold position and a double fold position. The invention further provides a tabletop folding apparatus having independently adjustable fold selector and material diverter assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Martin Yale Industries, Inc
    Inventors: Donald T. Shoebridge, Shanon T. Odman