Patents by Inventor Glenn J. Gauger

Glenn J. Gauger 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).

  • Apparatus and methods for preventing engagement of stacked embossed cards
    Patent number: 7384003
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for preventing engagement of stacked embossed cards is disclosed. The methods include the steps of embossing a sheet of cards in at least two unique embossment patterns, separating the cards from the sheet, and collating the cards using at least one conveyor such that no two adjacent cards have substantially the same embossment pattern. The apparatus includes an embossing press, a first conveyor, a stripping station, and a second conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: MCD, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Boyer, Glenn J. Gauger