Patents by Inventor John E. Dobson

John E. Dobson 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 flattening method
    Patent number: 4609517
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for flattening curled ones of a plurality of moving paper sheets subsequent to the printing and at least partial drying thereof is disclosed. The sheets are transported sequentially along a transport path, and the selected sheets are heated to a plasticizing temperature. The selected sheets are then stretched in both a longitudinal and a lateral direction with respect to the transport direction of the sheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1986
    Assignee: The Mead Corporation
    Inventors: Gary D. Cason, John E. Dobson, Francis P. Gunter, Svetislav Mitrovich, Suresh C. Paranjpe
  • Apparatus and method for preparing multipage, taped, side-stitched documents
    Patent number: 4552497
    Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for preparing side-stitched (and preferably taped) documents which lie flat when opened on a flat support surface, such as a desk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1985
    Assignee: The Mead Corporation
    Inventors: Barry C. Kockler, John E. Dobson, Daniel T. Noonan