Patents by Inventor James P. Melton

James P. Melton 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 method for integrating an insert assembly on a printing press
    Patent number: 5230501
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming an insert assembly on a printing press includes at least one processing mechanism for delivering at least one first ribbon defining an insert and at least one second ribbon defining at least a binding hanger, and a fastening arrangement for joining the first ribbon and the second ribbon to facilitate attachment of the insert to at least one signature during a perfect binding or saddle stitching operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignee: Quad/Tech, Inc.
    Inventor: James P. Melton