Patents by Inventor James T. Higgins

James T. Higgins 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).

  • Collapsible/pop-up reel and method of making same
    Patent number: 11753271
    Abstract: A collapsible reel having a high strength to weight ratio is provided. The collapsible reel comprises a core, around which a flexible media is wound, and flanges which prevent the wound flexible media from migrating axially off the core. The core is formed of first and second blanks having core portions and a plurality of spaced apart arms or tabs projecting from the core portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Vail Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James T. Higgins
  • COLLAPSIBLE/POP-UP REEL AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20210316957
    Abstract: A collapsible reel having a high strength to weight ratio is provided. The collapsible reel comprises a core, around which a flexible media is wound, and flanges which prevent the wound flexible media from migrating axially off the core. The core is formed of first and second blanks having core portions and a plurality of spaced apart arms or tabs projecting from the core portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventor: James T. Higgins
  • Method and apparatus for labeling documents
    Patent number: 6068716
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for labeling documents uses an electronic computer to generate the sequential information required to be placed on each label. This information is then transferred to a printing device which transfers this sequential information onto each individual label. Once the labels are printed in a sequential manner, they are fed into a dispenser which individually or in groups, dispenses the labels in a sequential manner. In order to eliminate any turning of the labels or the documents, the printing device prints the labels in an inverted manner such that they exit the dispenser in an upright legible manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Assignee: DocuTag, LLC
    Inventor: James T. Higgins
  • Method and apparatus for labeling documents
    Patent number: 5716469
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for labeling documents uses an-electronic computer to generate the sequential information required to be placed on each label. This information is then transferred to a printing device which transfers this sequential information onto each individual label. Once the labels are printed in a sequential manner, they are fed into a dispenser which individually or in groups, dispenses the labels in a sequential manner. In order to eliminate any turning of the labels or the documents, the printing device prints the labels in an inverted manner such that they exit the dispenser in an upright legible manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Inventor: James T. Higgins