Patents by Inventor John A. McNamee

John A. McNamee 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).

  • Moisture proof thermally actuated binding tape for books
    Patent number: 5006396
    Abstract: A moisture proof binding tape for edge binding pages to form a book consisting of a non-permeable temperature resistant foil layer covering one side of the backing strip forming a moisture barrier, a high temperature steam resistance adhesive between the foil layer and the backing strip to secure the foil layer to the backing strip, and a relatively thick central stripe of low tack heat activated adhesive flanked by relatively thin side stripes of high tack heat activated adhesive on the foil layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1991
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: David P. VanBortel, John A. McNamee, Luke C. Lin