Patents by Inventor Michael Emposimato

Michael Emposimato 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 for marking recyclable books
    Patent number: 5281273
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for marking recyclable books permits the user to retain the recyclable value of the books while effectively deterring third-parties from reselling books which are intended to be recycled. The method includes transporting recyclable books past a designated marking location and marking at least a portion of the covers of the books with a distinguishing mark, and then transferring the marked books away from the marking location. The apparatus includes a marking device for marking the covers of the books, a transport device having a first and a second end for transporting the books past the marking device so that the covers of the books become marked thereby, and a removal device for moving the books away from the marking device after the covers of the books have been marked thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1994
    Assignee: Fail-Safe Bookmarker, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Emposimato, George Carlson