Patents by Inventor Paul J. Lemens
Paul J. Lemens 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).
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Patent number: 7771553Abstract: The present invention relates to a processing apparatus, such as a laminator, for performing operations involving effecting adhesive bonding on substrates.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2008Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Esselte CorporationInventors: Paul J. Lemens, Christopher A. Holman, Adam J. Becker, Andrew Goodfellow
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Patent number: 7748941Abstract: An apparatus for punching and binding a stack of papers is disclosed. The apparatus includes a paper clamp and a binding element insertion device that are movable relative to each other. The binding element insertion device is configured to receive and detect binding elements of different sizes. The apparatus also includes a punching mechanism, a controller, and a user interface. The controller controls movement of the paper clamp and the binding element insertion device based on the size of the binding element needed to bind the stack of papers together. The user interface is configured to provide information to a user of the apparatus and to receive input from the user before, during, and after the punching and binding operation.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2009Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Esselte Business BVBAInventors: Paul J Lemens, Ronald J Hoffman, David Miller, Jeppe Glaser, David A. Muckridge, David Aitchison, Robert Leack, Christopher A. Holman
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Publication number: 20100119333Abstract: A method of binding a stack of papers having a plurality of holes with a binding element having a plurality of fingers insertable in the holes. The method includes clamping the stack of papers with a paper clamp; moving at least one of the paper clamp and a binding element applicator relative to the other; and binding the stack of papers with a binding element held by the binding element applicator by operating the binding element applicator to insert the fingers of the binding element into holes of the stack of papers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2010Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: ESSELTEInventors: Paul J. LEMENS, Ronald J. Hoffman, David Miller, Jeppe Glaser, David A. Muckridge, David Aitchison, Robert Leack, Christopher Holman
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Patent number: 7665943Abstract: An apparatus for punching and binding a stack of papers is disclosed. The apparatus includes a paper clamp and a binding element insertion device that are movable relative to each other. The binding element insertion device is configured to receive and detect binding elements of different sizes. The apparatus also includes a punching mechanism, a controller, and a user interface. The controller controls movement of the paper clamp and the binding element insertion device based on the size of the binding element needed to bind the stack of papers together. The user interface is configured to provide information to a user of the apparatus and to receive input from the user before, during, and after the punching and binding operation.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2005Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Esselte Business BVBAInventors: Paul J Lemens, Ronald J Hoffman, David Miller, Jeppe Glaser, David A. Muckridge, David Aitchison, Robert Leack, Christopher A. Holman
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Patent number: 7628103Abstract: An apparatus for punching and binding a stack of papers is disclosed. The apparatus includes a paper clamp and a binding element insertion device that are movable relative to each other. The binding element insertion device is configured to receive and detect binding elements of different sizes. The apparatus also includes a punching mechanism, a controller, and a user interface. The controller controls movement of the paper clamp and the binding element insertion device based on the size of the binding element needed to bind the stack of papers together. The user interface is configured to provide information to a user of the apparatus and to receive input from the user before, during, and after the punching and binding operation.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2005Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: EsselteInventors: Paul J. Lemens, Ronald J. Hoffman, David Miller, Jeppe Glaser, David A. Muckridge, David Aitchison, Robert Leack, Christopher Holman
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Publication number: 20090202321Abstract: An apparatus for punching and binding a stack of papers is disclosed. The apparatus includes a paper clamp and a binding element insertion device that are movable relative to each other. The binding element insertion device is configured to receive and detect binding elements of different sizes. The apparatus also includes a punching mechanism, a controller, and a user interface. The controller controls movement of the paper clamp and the binding element insertion device based on the size of the binding element needed to bind the stack of papers together. The user interface is configured to provide information to a user of the apparatus and to receive input from the user before, during, and after the punching and binding operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: ESSELTEInventors: Paul J. LEMENS, Ronald J. Hoffman, David Miller, Jeppe Glaser, David A. Muckridge, David Aitchison, Robert Leack, Christopher A. Holman
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Patent number: 7503740Abstract: An apparatus for punching and binding a stack of papers is disclosed. The apparatus includes a paper clamp and a binding element insertion device that are movable relative to each other. The binding element insertion device is configured to receive and detect binding elements of different sizes. The apparatus also includes a punching mechanism, a controller, and a user interface. The controller controls movement of the paper clamp and the binding element insertion device based on the size of the binding element needed to bind the stack of papers together. The user interface is configured to provide information to a user of the apparatus and to receive input from the user before, during, and after the punching and binding operation.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2005Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: EsselteInventors: Paul J Lemens, Ronald J Hoffman, David Miller, Jeppe Glaser, David A. Muckridge, David Aitchison, Robert Leack, Christopher A. Holman
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Patent number: 7500813Abstract: An apparatus for punching and binding a stack of papers is disclosed. The apparatus includes a paper clamp and a binding element insertion device that are movable relative to each other. The binding element insertion device is configured to receive and detect binding elements of different sizes. The apparatus also includes a punching mechanism, a controller, and a user interface. The controller controls movement of the paper clamp and the binding element insertion device based on the size of the binding element needed to bind the stack of papers together. The user interface is configured to provide information to a user of the apparatus and to receive input from the user before, during, and after the punching and binding operation.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2006Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Esselte Business BVBAInventors: Paul J Lemens, Ronald J Hoffman, David Miller, Jeppe Glaser, David A. Muckridge, David Aitchison, Robert Leack, Christopher A. Holman
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Patent number: 7338572Abstract: The present invention relates to a processing apparatus, such as a laminator, for performing operations involving effecting adhesive bonding on substrates.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2005Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Esselte CorporationInventors: Paul J Lemens, Christopher A. Holman, Adam J. Becker, Andrew Goodfellow
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Patent number: 7261790Abstract: A removable cartridge assembly for a master processing apparatus includes a cartridge body and a pair of feed roll assemblies. Each feed roll assembly includes a stock material wound about a core and mounting members on the ends of the core. Feed roll mounting structures removably secure the feed roll assemblies on the cartridge body so that, for example, a feed roll assembly from which the supply of stock material has been exhausted can be removed and replaced.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2002Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Xyron Inc.Inventors: Ronald J. Hoffman, Aaron M. Castiglione, Paul J Lemens
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Patent number: 7235151Abstract: The present application generally relates to adhesive transfer devices. One embodiment of the application discloses a hand-held actuatorless adhesive transfer device. Another embodiment of the application discloses an adhesive transfer device for applying adhesive to a side edge portion of a selected substrate.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2006Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Xyron, Inc.Inventors: Joseph P. E. Velasquez, Paul J. Lemens, Jerry L. Hardy
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Patent number: 6843296Abstract: A master processing apparatus for use with a pair of removable feed rolls carrying a supply of stock material includes a frame and a master processing assembly operable to cause adhesive bonding between the stock materials and a master. The apparatus includes a cutting assembly and a movable feed tray. A master engaging structure engages the master as it is being processed.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2003Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Assignee: Xyron, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Lemens, Joseph Elijio, Ronald J. Hoffman, Daniel G. Reed
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Patent number: 6840298Abstract: A master processing apparatus for use with a pair of removable feed rolls carrying a supply of stock material includes a frame and a master processing assembly operable to cause adhesive bonding between the stock materials and a master. The apparatus includes a cutting assembly and a movable feed tray. A master engaging structure engages the master as it is being processed.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2003Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Paul J. Lemens, Joseph Elijio Velasquez, Ronald J. Hoffman, Daniel G. Reed
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Patent number: 6832639Abstract: A master processing apparatus for use with a pair of removable feed rolls carrying a supply of stock material includes a frame and a master processing assembly operable to cause adhesive bonding between the stock materials and a master. The apparatus includes a cutting assembly and a movable feed tray. A master engaging structure engages the master as it is being processed.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2003Date of Patent: December 21, 2004Assignee: Xyron, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Lemens, Joseph Elijio Velasquez, Ronald J. Hoffman, Daniel G. Reed
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Patent number: 6814693Abstract: A master processing apparatus for use with a pair of removable feed rolls carrying a supply of stock material includes a frame and a master processing assembly operable to cause adhesive bonding between the stock materials and a master. The apparatus includes a cutting assembly and a movable feed tray. A master engaging structure engages the master as it is being processed.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2003Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: Xyron, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Lemens, Joseph Elijio Velasquez, Ronald J. Hoffman, Daniel G. Reed
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Patent number: 6810935Abstract: A master processing apparatus for use with a pair of removable feed rolls carrying a supply of stock material includes a frame and a master processing assembly operable to cause adhesive bonding between the stock materials and a master. The apparatus includes a cutting assembly and a movable feed tray. A master engaging structure engages the master as it is being processed.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2003Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: Xyron, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Lemens, Joseph Elijio Velasquez, Ronald J. Hoffman, Daniel G. Reed
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Patent number: 6805179Abstract: An article laminating apparatus is provided for use with a cartridge having a detectable element indicative of a characteristic of laminating materials. The apparatus includes a frame enabling the cartridge to be removably mounted thereto and an article processing assembly carried on the frame. A control system controls the article processing assembly to perform an article processing operation. The apparatus also includes a detector operable to detect the detectable element on the cartridge. The detector is operable to transmit a signal to the control system based on the detectable element on the cartridge. The control system is operable to adjust at least one parameter of the operation based on the signal.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2002Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: Xyron, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Elijio Velasquez, Paul J. Lemens, T. Charles Ensign, Jr., Brian M. Causse
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Publication number: 20040112514Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and method for performing a master processing operation on a selected substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Applicant: XYRON, INC.Inventors: Brett W. Nordin, Paul J. Lemens
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Patent number: 6742428Abstract: A master processing apparatus for use with a pair of removable feed rolls includes a frame, a master processing assembly, and a cutter assembly. The processing assembly performs a master processing operation wherein adhesive bonding is caused between a master and stock materials of the feed rolls. The cutter assembly is removably mounted to the frame on the discharge side of processing assembly. The cutter assembly has a blade movable to perform a severing operation wherein the blade cuts through the stock materials discharged from the processing assembly in a direction generally transverse to the feeding direction to sever a final product including the processed master and stock materials from a remainder of the supply of stock materials. The cutter assembly is removable from the frame for placement on a support surface to perform other cutting operations including a trimming operation wherein the blade is moved in the feeding direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2002Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: Xyron, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Lemens, Joseph E. Velasquez, Daniel G. Reed
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Publication number: 20040050501Abstract: A master processing apparatus for use with a pair of removable feed rolls carrying a supply of stock material includes a frame and a master processing assembly operable to cause adhesive bonding between the stock materials and a master. The apparatus includes a cutting assembly and a movable feed tray. A master engaging structure engages the master as it is being processed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2003Publication date: March 18, 2004Applicant: XYRON, INC.Inventors: Paul J. Lemens, Joseph Elijio Velasquez, Ronald J. Hoffman, Daniel G. Reed