Patents by Inventor Michael C. Richards

Michael C. Richards 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).

  • Tape applicator
    Patent number: 7763136
    Abstract: A tape applicator apparatus for applying tape to a surface. The apparatus is configured for application of parallel strips of tape, as lateral plates holding tape are adjusted laterally dependent on the width desired intermediate the tape strips. At least two oppositely disposed tape holders are attached to the lateral plates and are configured collinear to at least two spool members and at least two distal and proximal rollers. The collinear nature of the tape holders, spools, and rollers allow the tape to be applied to the surface in a parallel fashion with a specifically set intermediate distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Precision Floor Marking, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Richards, James W. Gochenour, Jr., Stephen C. Richards
  • Tape applicator
    Publication number: 20040200559
    Abstract: A tape applicator apparatus for applying tape to a surface. The apparatus is configured for application of parallel strips of tape, as lateral plates holding tape are adjusted laterally dependent on the width desired intermediate the tape strips. At least two oppositely disposed tape holders are attached to the lateral plates and are configured collinear to at least two spool members and at least two distal and proximal rollers. The collinear nature of the tape holders, spools, and rollers allow the tape to be applied to the surface in a parallel fashion with a specifically set intermediate distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Michael C. Richards, James W. Gochenour, Stephen C. Richards