Patents by Inventor Kermit D. Best

Kermit D. Best 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: 4664029
    Abstract: The present invention entails a relatively simple foot actuated screen printing apparatus for printing designs, insignias or the like on apparel and which is particularly adapted for the printing of caps. The printing apparatus of the present invention includes an article holder that in the design disclosed herein includes an arcuate shaped plate for receiving the article to be printed and a screen frame assembly movably mounted thereover. Screen frame assembly is supported by a pair of upright stationary members and is movable upwardly and downwardly relative thereto. A foot actuated pedal is operatively interconnected to said screen frame assembly for moving the same from an upper in operative position to a lower operative printing position where a screen carried by said screen frame assembly directly overlies and engages the article to be printed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1987
    Inventor: Kermit D. Best