Patents by Inventor George W. Hartman

George W. Hartman 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).

  • Method and apparatus for facsimile sheet handling
    Patent number: 4317138
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a facsimile apparatus with an improved sheet transport means including a transport path and a feeder in the path for moving sheets along it to a scanner. A sensor is situated in the path for sensing the length of the sheets being fed to the scanner. The sensor is utilized for detecting the length of the document such that it may be removed from the scanner by engaging the trailing edge of the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1982
    Assignee: Exxon Research & Engineering Co.
    Inventors: T. James Bryan, George W. Hartman, Arthur G. Wilson