Patents by Inventor Peter Bruce Patterson

Peter Bruce Patterson 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).

  • Front feed document imaging device input tray
    Patent number: 8031380
    Abstract: The invention claimed is a novel front feed document imaging device input tray which accommodates varying types and widths of media by providing front feed capability in a single tray attachment, and which tray can pivot out of the way of the document path by virtue of torsion springs when the user wishes to alternate media types. The input tray may be locked into position depending upon the user's requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Visioneer, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Bruce Patterson
  • Front feed document imaging device input tray
    Publication number: 20090237752
    Abstract: The invention claimed is a novel front feed document imaging device input tray which accommodates varying types and widths of media by providing front feed capability in a single tray attachment, and which tray can pivot out of the way of the document path by virtue of torsion springs when the user wishes to alternate media types. The input tray may be locked into position depending upon the user's requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventor: Peter Bruce Patterson