Patents by Inventor Michael S. Parette

Michael S. Parette 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 and method for separating topmost disc-like object from a stack
    Patent number: 7637713
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for facilitating the separation and retrieval of a topmost disc stored in a vertical stack of similar discs, with minimal modification to existing production lines, are provided. A disc stacking apparatus configured to allow flow of preferably ionized air through an air channel within a spindle shaft and out through one or more air ports is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Cinram International Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S. Parette