Patents by Inventor Frank D. Sager

Frank D. Sager 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).

  • Programmable fan fold mechanism
    Patent number: 5030192
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for fan folding a continuous web of paper having transverse fan fold lines in fan folds having a preselected fan fold length when the continuous paper is moved along a feed line from an upstream area to a folding area. A controller energizes a drive motor to oscillate a discharge chute through a predetermined arc and at a predetermined rate to permit the continuous web of paper to be fan folded as the paper is moved through the discharge chute at the folding area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1991
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventor: Frank D. Sager
  • Pressure-sensitive label
    Patent number: 4747619
    Abstract: A multiple-layered medium includes a preprinted image and impact imaged variable information applied to a surface. Subsequently, a layered portion containing such image and information is separated from the remaining layered portion which also retains such image and information. The multiple layered medium provides a pressure-sensitive label that is fastened by adhesive to a surface and a non-adhesive portion of the label that is separated from the fastened portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1988
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventor: Frank D. Sager