Patents by Inventor Gary W. Zera

Gary W. Zera 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).

  • Paper transport mechanism
    Patent number: 4951062
    Abstract: A paper transport mechanism for grasping paper between a pressure roller and a drive shaft. The pressure roller moves from a retracted position to a force applying position and is supported by a housing which includes a depending underlying support carriage cantilevered from the housing and oriented to oppose the downwardly extending force of the pressure roller. Damping within the housing offsets vibrations generated between the drive shaft and the pressure roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1990
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Page, Gary W. Zera