Patents by Inventor Robert G. Merrick

Robert G. Merrick 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).

  • Low cost punch mechanism
    Patent number: 5005458
    Abstract: A pocket size inexpensive punch mechanism is provided to punch openings in paper objects, the punching teeth having a configuration especially adapted to produce sharp initial penetration of the paper object, followed by smoother cutting of the remainder of the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1991
    Assignee: Merrick Industries, Incorporated
    Inventor: Robert G. Merrick
  • Card file mounting member
    Patent number: 4917523
    Abstract: A pocket size punch mechanism is provided to punch openings in cards or card-like objects, the punched openings have a cross-sectional configuration and spacing matching the configuration and spacing of a pair of rails in a commonly available card file. Also shown is mounting structure for adapting cards and card-like objects for mounting in the same type of two rail card file. A plurality of mounting members of a stiff stock material are fabricated on a sheet, the mounting members being individually removable from the sheet as needed to form a member having openings conforming to the configuration of the card file rails. A portion of the mounting member has adhesive thereon to secure to the back of the item to be mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1990
    Assignee: Merrick Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Merrick, John P. Merrick
  • Card file punch
    Patent number: 4869143
    Abstract: A pocket size punch mechanism is provided to punch openings in cards or card-like objects, the punched openings have a cross-sectional configuration and spacing matching the configuration and spacing of a pair of rails in a commonly available card file.Also shown is mounting structure for adapting cards and card-like objects for mounting in the same type of two rail card file. A plurality of mounting members of a stiff stock material are fabricated on a sheet, the mounting members being individually removable from the sheet as needed to form a member having openings conforming to the configuration of the card file rails. A portion of the mounting member has adhesive thereon to secure to the back of the item to be mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1989
    Assignee: Merrick Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Merrick, John P. Merrick
  • Mirror for rotary and straight-tracked card files
    Patent number: D398639
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Inventor: Robert G. Merrick