Patents by Inventor Douglas G. Long

Douglas G. Long 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: 6588056
    Abstract: A web trim collection system having an air pressure system to move web trim. A divert bin operable in a first position to allow the web trim to be deposited in a collection bin. The divert bin is also operable in a second position to intercept the web trim, so as to allow the collection bin to be removed from the collection system while the collection system continues to collect trim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.
    Inventors: Russell W. Holbrook, Edward M. Ifkovits, Douglas G. Long, Daniel J. Williams
  • Publication number: 20030066157
    Abstract: A web trim collection system having an air pressure system to move web trim. A divert bin operable in a first position to allow the web trim to be deposited in a collection bin. The divert bin is also operable in a second position to intercept the web trim, so as to allow the collection bin to be removed from the collection system while the collection system continues to collect trim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Applicant: Pitney Bowes Incorporated
    Inventors: Russell W. Holbrook, Edward M. Ifkovits, Douglas G. Long, Daniel J. Williams
  • Patent number: 6453778
    Abstract: A tool lengthening device for lengthening a tool and transferring torque for bit type tools. The tool lengthening device includes a plate which is elongated and has a first end, a second end. A bracket removably couples the plate to a drill. A pair of sprockets are rotatably coupled to the plate and spaced from each other. A roller chain engages the teeth of the sprockets. A first gear portion is coupled to the first sprocket. A second gear portion is coupled to the second sprocket and is releasably engaged to said drill. A bit receiving member removably engages a bit and is attached to and extending downwardly from the second sprocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Inventor: Douglas G. Long
  • Patent number: 5549290
    Abstract: An envelope hopper including a rear panel and a pair of side panels extending forward from the rear panel. A convex curved deck is mounted to the rear panel. The deck extends between a rearmost section of the side panels. The deck has a receiving end and a feeding end for supporting a stack of envelopes. The deck has at least one convex curved side extending upwardly from the deck. A bottom panel is positioned below the feeding end of the deck and extends between the side panels thereby positioning the envelopes for passage from the envelope hopper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas G. Long, Roman Czernik
  • Patent number: 5049227
    Abstract: Apparatus for printing, folding, and sealing a one-piece form sheet to prepare a self-mailer. The apparatus includes a substantially conventional printer, which may be a laser printer, suitable for use with a personal computer. The printer is mounted above and outputs printed form sheets downwards to a folder sealer for folding and sealing to prepare a self-mailer. The folder sealer includes a folder having a central and peripheral rollers and curved, one-sided, open buckle chutes for folding the form sheet and delivering it to a transport which extends under the printer. The folder sealer also includes moistening apparatus for moistening areas on the form sheet to which a remoistenable glue has been applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1991
    Inventors: Douglas G. Long, Samuel W. Martin
  • Patent number: 4309595
    Abstract: A hand held hair dryer housing with a relatively small open end and a relatively large opposite open end, heater means, and a reversible motor-driven fan for selectively providing either a concentrated or a diffused flow of heated air through said small or large open ends of said housing, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1982
    Assignee: Sunbeam Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas G. Long, William R. Hemrich, Nicholas A. Shaw
  • Patent number: D250228
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1978
    Assignee: Sunbeam Corporation
    Inventor: Douglas G. Long
  • Patent number: D520052
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Beckstrom, Douglas G. Long
  • Patent number: D263633
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1982
    Assignee: Sunbeam Corporation
    Inventors: Robert O. Ernest, Gordon T. Guth, Douglas G. Long
  • Patent number: D265137
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1982
    Assignee: Sunbeam Corporation
    Inventor: Douglas G. Long
  • Patent number: D267821
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1983
    Assignee: Sunbeam Corporation
    Inventors: Gordon T. Guth, Douglas G. Long, Bernard B. Bluestein
  • Patent number: D276084
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1984
    Assignee: Sunbeam Corporation
    Inventor: Douglas G. Long
  • Patent number: D276086
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1984
    Assignee: Sunbeam Corporation
    Inventors: Robert O. Ernest, Douglas G. Long
  • Patent number: D289818
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1987
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventor: Douglas G. Long
  • Patent number: D289819
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1987
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventor: Douglas G. Long
  • Patent number: D291936
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1987
    Assignee: Diebold Incorporated
    Inventor: Douglas G. Long
  • Patent number: D295175
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1988
    Assignee: Diebold Incorporated
    Inventor: Douglas G. Long
  • Patent number: D297237
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1988
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventor: Douglas G. Long
  • Patent number: D304198
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1989
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventor: Douglas G. Long
  • Patent number: D413624
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Beckstrom, Charles W. Klein, Douglas G. Long, Michael D. O'Hare, Paul W. Porter