Patents by Inventor John Bilton

John Bilton 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).

  • Sheet collection apparatus and sorters incorporating same
    Patent number: 4353542
    Abstract: A sheet collection apparatus for stacking sheets delivered thereto face-up in the order 1 to n with sheet 1 on the top of the stack. The apparatus includes one or more collection trays, such as the bins of a sorter which are indexed past a feed throat. Retractable support arms at the throat support the sheets already in a bin opposite the throat during delivery of a sheet thereto whereby the sheet enters the bin below the support arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1982
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Clifford Knight, William Gilmour, Bernard F. Page, John Bilton