Patents by Inventor Gerhard Nothmann

Gerhard Nothmann 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).

  • Xerographic press capable of simultaneous master making and printing
    Patent number: 5405723
    Abstract: A printing apparatus comprises a reprographic device for producing at least one reprographic master representative of at least a portion of an image, and an image transfer device for transferring at least a portion of the image from at least one reprographic master to a sheet member to form an image on the sheet member, wherein the image transfer device is capable of simultaneous operation with the reprographic device. The apparatus, which utilizes standard printing press architecture, is capable of creating permanent masters, while simultaneously producing copies utilizing previously made masters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1995
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Warren Rhodes, Gerhard Nothmann