Patents by Inventor Michael E. Forehand

Michael E. Forehand 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: 6227106
    Abstract: A motor driven seal device for impressing a design permanently on paper using a seal clip assembly including a male die and matching female counter from a new or existing manually operated seal. The invention incorporates a motor with housed gearing which operates a drive rod and compression sleeve. A frame extends from a base (or platen) onto which the motor is mounted. The motor shaft drivingly engages the drive rod which extends from the motor toward the platen. A compression sleeve capable of travel along the length of the drive rod in response to rotation of the drive rod engages the drive rod adjacent the platen. The seal clip is inserted between the compression sleeve and the platen. Rotation of the drive rod by the motor advances the compression sleeve toward the platen thereby pressing the die of the seal clip into matching engagement with the counter. A piece of paper inserted between the die and counter of the seal clip during this operation is embossed with the indicia contained on the die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Inventor: Michael E. Forehand
  • Patent number: 5461976
    Abstract: A power driven seal for impressing a design on a sheet of paper. It incorporates a solenoid having a housing and a movable core. A frame supports the housing. A die holder is supported from the movable core and a splash is supported by the frame beneath the die holder. Guide pins extend down from the solenoid housing through holes in the die holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Inventor: Michael E. Forehand