Patents by Inventor John C. Tooker

John C. Tooker 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 applying adhesive for book binding and independent adhesive roller speed control
    Patent number: 5538570
    Abstract: A book binding process and apparatus are shown wherein polyurethane adhesive (PUR) attaches a crepe portion of a book binding to a book block and hot glue attaches the crepe portion to the book cover. The PUR delivery system includes an inclined trough positioned adjacent a polyurethane adhesive delivery roll. A polyurethane adhesive source delivers polyurethane adhesive upon the inclined surface of the trough and the polyurethane adhesive is metered onto the roller as a function of the separation of the leading edge of the trough and the roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Inventor: John C. Tooker
  • Apparatus and method for applying adhesive for book binding
    Patent number: 5417797
    Abstract: A book binding process and apparatus are shown wherein polyurethane adhesive (PUR) attaches a crepe portion of a book binding to a book block and hot glue attaches the crepe portion to the book cover. The PUR delivery system includes an inclined trough positioned adjacent a polyurethane adhesive delivery roll. A polyurethane adhesive source delivers polyurethane adhesive upon the inclined surface of the trough and the polyurethane adhesive is metered onto the roller as a function of the separation of the leading edge of the trough and the roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Inventor: John C. Tooker
  • Apparatus and method for applying adhesive for book binding and independent adhesive roller speed control
    Patent number: 5362188
    Abstract: A book binding process and apparatus are shown wherein polyurethane adhesive (PUR) attaches a crepe portion of a book binding to a book block and hot glue attaches the crepe portion to the book cover. The PUR delivery system includes an inclined trough positioned adjacent a polyurethane adhesive delivery roll. A polyurethane adhesive source delivers polyurethane adhesive upon the inclined surface of the trough and the polyurethane adhesive is metered onto the roller as a function of the separation of the leading edge of the trough and the roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Inventor: John C. Tooker
  • Method for applying adhesive for book binding
    Patent number: 5250318
    Abstract: A book binding process and apparatus are shown wherein polyurethane adhesive (PUR) attaches a crepe portion of a book binding to a book block and hot glue attaches the crepe portion to the book cover. The PUR delivery system includes an inclined trough positioned adjacent a polyurethane adhesive delivery roll. A polyurethane adhesive source delivers polyurethane adhesive upon the inclined surface of the trough and the polyurethane adhesive is metered onto the roller as a function of the separation of the leading edge of the trough and the roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Inventor: John C. Tooker
  • Binding for soft cover books
    Patent number: 5154447
    Abstract: A book binding process and apparatus are shown wherein polyurethane adhesive (PUR) attaches a crepe portion of a book binding to a book block and hot glue attaches the crepe portion to the book cover. The PUR delivery system includes an inclined trough positioned adjacent a polyurethane adhesive delivery roll. A polyurethane adhesive source delivers polyurethane adhesive upon the inclined surface of the trough and the polyurethane adhesive is metered onto the roller as a function of the separation of the leading edge of the trough and the roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1992
    Inventor: John C. Tooker