Patents by Inventor Keith R. Dovel

Keith R. Dovel 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).

  • Patent number: 6065778
    Abstract: A literature assembly providing for verification of a plurality of leaflets of first and second types by inspecting only one leaflet of each type. The literature assembly includes a first leaflet secured to an assembly of leaflets, the assembly of leaflets including a plurality of integral and detachable leaflets. The first leaflet includes a first identifier and the assembly of leaflets includes a second identifier. Preferably, the first and second identifiers are electronically readable identifiers corresponding to information imprinted on each of the first and second leaflets, respectively. Each of the leaflets of the assembly of leaflets may be verified by inspecting a single panel of the assembly of leaflets.The assembly of leaflets includes a single sheet folded about a first fold line and about a second fold line transverse to the first fold line. The sheet is divided by the first and second fold lines into at least four panels. The second fold lines define respective second leaflets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Southeast), L.L.C.
    Inventors: Keith R. Dovel, Carl W. Treleaven
  • Patent number: 6027780
    Abstract: A label product including a release liner having an upper surface and a booklet disposed on the upper surface of the release liner. The booklet includes an outer piece including a top panel and a bottom panel joined by an outer fold, an inner piece disposed between the top and bottom panels having a pair of interior panels joined by an inner fold, attaching means coupling the outer and inner pieces to one another at the outer and inner folds, and a tear line formed in the bottom panel adjacent the outer fold. A layer of adhesive is interposed between the bottom panel and the upper surface of the release liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Southeast)), L.L.C.
    Inventors: Carl W. Treleaven, Glenn A. Grosskopf, Keith R. Dovel
  • Patent number: 6024825
    Abstract: A method for forming a unitary assembly of a plurality of unitary, multi-panel, folded leaflets. Opposed end edges of the leaflets are positioned adjacent one another. A first continuous adhesive coating is applied, preferably by spraying, onto first end edges of the leaflets and portions of the leaflets adjacent the first end edges and a second continuous adhesive coating is applied, also preferably by spraying, onto second end edges and adjacent portions of the leaflets. In a method for forming a plurality of the assemblies of leaflets, a divider bar is inserted between selected leaflets prior to application of the adhesive coatings such that at least two leaflets are disposed on either side of the bar. Upon removal of the divider bar, portions of the adhesive coatings are removed from between the selected leaflets. Also disclosed are an assembly of booklets and a method for forming the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: Pharmagraphics (Southeast), L.L.C.
    Inventors: Keith R. Dovel, David W. Schlitts, Carl W. Treleaven
  • Patent number: 5830550
    Abstract: A label product including a release liner having an upper surface and a booklet disposed on the upper surface of the release liner. The booklet includes an outer piece including a top panel and a bottom panel joined by an outer fold, an inner piece disposed between the top and bottom panels having a pair of interior panels joined by an inner fold, attaching means coupling the outer and inner pieces to one another at the outer and inner folds, and a tear line formed in the bottom panel adjacent the outer fold. A layer of adhesive is interposed between the bottom panel and the upper surface of the release liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Midwest) L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Southeast) L.L.C.
    Inventors: Carl W. Treleaven, Glenn A. Grosskopf, Keith R. Dovel
  • Patent number: 5791689
    Abstract: A literature assembly providing for verification of a plurality of leaflets of first and second types by inspecting only one leaflet of each type. The literature assembly includes a first leaflet secured to an assembly of leaflets, the assembly of leaflets including a plurality of integral and detachable leaflets. The first leaflet includes a first identifier and the assembly of leaflets includes a second identifier. Preferably, the first and second identifiers are electronically readable identifiers corresponding to information imprinted on each of the first and second leaflets, respectively. Each of the leaflets of the assembly of leaflets may be verified by inspecting a single panel of the assembly of leaflets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Southeast), L.L.C.
    Inventor: Keith R. Dovel