Patents by Inventor Melvin R. Latter

Melvin R. Latter 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).

  • Modular sealing machine
    Patent number: 5885411
    Abstract: Disclosed in this description is a shrink wrap machine in which the majority of the machine's major components are modularly, and therefore detachably attached. The shrink wrap machine uses a counterweight on its sealing arm to bias the position and damp the motion of the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Inventor: Melvin R. Latter
  • Modular sealing machine
    Patent number: 5705026
    Abstract: This invention is a modular sealing machine. It is comprised of a base unit to which parts may be modularly added to customize the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Inventor: Melvin R. Latter
  • Modified sealing machine
    Patent number: 5177931
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a modified L-sealer machine for use in wrapping products in plastic wrap. The machine cuts the wrap to form integrally therein a tear tab. This is done by modifying the L-sealer bar to shape the tab in the plastic wrap while sealing it around the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1993
    Inventor: Melvin R. Latter