Patents by Inventor Michael J. Epner

Michael J. Epner 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).

  • Door safety system for storage phosphor cassette autoloader
    Patent number: 5605429
    Abstract: In an apparatus for storing and automatically delivering cassette and/or pallets containing cassettes to a reader. The apparatus includes a plurality of cassette retaining sites. A door assembly is provided adjacent the portal for allowing access to the plurality of cassette retaining sites. The door assembly has at least one door slideably mounted to the apparatus for movement between a closed position and an open position. A door safety system is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1997
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Shahram Hejazi, Gary W. Shope, Jeffrey J. Yaskow, Carl A. Swanson, Michael J. Epner