Patents by Inventor John E. Sloss

John E. Sloss 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).

  • Retrofit printer guide clip
    Patent number: 6893014
    Abstract: A printer guide clip is configured for retrofit in a paper tray of pre-existing commercially available printer for blocking corner curling of forms transported therethrough. The clip includes first and second side tabs integrally joined together by an arcuate cap extending between the top ends thereof. The first tab is configured for retention inside a pre-existing slot in the paper tray. An inclined ramp extends outwardly from the second tab inside the tray in the vicinity of the form corner for blocking curling thereof during use. The clip is readily attachable to the tray for use with laminated forms, and is easily removable therefrom when no longer needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy B. Baker, Thomas J. Obringer, Timothy W. Rawlings, James M. Seybold, John E. Sloss
  • Retrofit printer guide clip
    Publication number: 20040100015
    Abstract: A printer guide clip is configured for retrofit in a paper tray of pre-existing commercially available printer for blocking corner curling of forms transported therethrough. The clip includes first and second side tabs integrally joined together by an arcuate cap extending between the top ends thereof. The first tab is configured for retention inside a pre-existing slot in the paper tray. An inclined ramp extends outwardly from the second tab inside the tray in the vicinity of the form corner for blocking curling thereof during use. The clip is readily attachable to the tray for use with laminated forms, and is easily removable therefrom when no longer needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Applicant: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy B. Baker, Thomas J. Obringer, Timothy W. Rawlings, James M. Seybold, John E. Sloss