Patents by Inventor Raymond E. Noel, Jr.

Raymond E. Noel, Jr. 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).

  • System and method for including inserts with goods during automated packaging
    Patent number: 6792737
    Abstract: The invention comprises an insert delivery system for use with an automated packaging machine. Preferably, the system is used to include coupons and the like with products being automatically packaged, such as sliced loaf bread. The system may comprise an insert delivery tray, card conveyor, or carousel and magazine combination, a feeder mechanism, and an insert placer configured to select an insert from the tray, conveyor, or magazine. Preferably, the insert placer includes a vacuum system and moves linearly. Additionally, the feeder mechanism may be positioned either perpendicularly, or parallel, to the scoop assembly, so as to feed an insert onto the scoop assembly at various points along the path of the scoop. The invention also comprises methods of using the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: DSD Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Fatehali T. Dharssi, Dale Lee Klinefelter, Brian Marshall, Raymond E. Noel, Jr.
  • System and method for including inserts with goods during automated packaging
    Patent number: 6584753
    Abstract: The invention comprises an insert delivery system for use with an automated packaging machine. Preferably, the system is used to include coupons and the like with products being automatically packaged, such as sliced loaf bread. The system may comprise an insert delivery tray, card conveyor, or carousel and magazine combination, a feeder mechanism, and an insert placer configured to select an insert from the tray, conveyor, or magazine. Preferably, the insert placer includes a vacuum system and moves linearly. Additionally, the feeder mechanism may be positioned either perpendicularly, or parallel, to the scoop assembly, so as to feed an insert onto the scoop assembly at various points along the path of the scoop. The invention also comprises methods of using the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: DSD Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Fatehali T. Dharssi, Dale Lee Klinefelter, Brian Marshall, Raymond E. Noel, Jr.