Patents by Inventor Kevin G. Frich

Kevin G. Frich 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 methods for book handling
    Patent number: 8136650
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for the management of books returned by patrons in a library or similar setting are disclosed. In various aspects, apparatus for receiving a book from a patron, conveying the book, and placing the book onto a book collector in a near vertical orientation as well as associated methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Bibliotheca ITG LLC
    Inventors: Mark R. Frich, Kevin G. Frich
  • Apparatus and methods for book handling
    Publication number: 20090155029
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for the management of books returned by patrons in a library or similar setting are disclosed. In various aspects, apparatus for receiving a book from a patron, conveying the book, and placing the book onto a book collector in a near vertical orientation as well as associated methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Mark R. Frich, Kevin G. Frich