Patents by Inventor Robert J. Nadeau

Robert J. Nadeau 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).

  • Patent number: 6080259
    Abstract: A folder-sealer apparatus for folding and sealing a mailer form includes a housing. The apparatus also includes a roller assembly for folding and sealing the mailer form, the roller assembly being positioned within the housing. The apparatus also includes a postage device for securing postage indicia on the mailer form, the postage device being secured within the housing. A method of operating a folder-sealer apparatus is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: Privatizer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Nadeau, William D. Baker
  • Patent number: 5979148
    Abstract: A sealing assembly includes a first roller having a sealing ridge attached thereto. The sealing assembly includes a second roller. The sealing ridge is positioned in operative contact with the second roller during a first mode of operation. The sealing ridge is positioned out of operative contact with the second roller during a second mode of operation. The first roller rotates during the first mode operation. The second roller is held stationary during the first mode of operation. A method of sealing an envelope in a document security apparatus is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Privatizer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: William D. Baker, Christopher J. Cooney, Robert J. Nadeau, George M. Cross, Mark E. Spitler
  • Patent number: 5551178
    Abstract: A collapsible sign includes a flexible banner supported by a collapsible stand. The collapsible stand, of A-frame configuration, includes two pairs of legs at each end of a cross-member, the apex of each leg pair and cross-member end retained in a unique one-piece connector. Each connector has two leg cups and a cross-member cup attached to a base block by a living hinge. A latch and saddle releasably secure the cross-member cup to the base block in the erected position. A cammed key and keyway releasably lock the leg cups to one another in the erected position. There is a slight interference fit between the cups which assists securing them in the erected position. In breaking down the sign, each leg pivots toward its paired partner upon release of the key from the keyway and the cross-member likewise pivots toward the legs upon release of the latch resulting in all legs and the cross-member being generally parallel to one another in the collapsed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Flexsign Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Foley, Robert J. Nadeau, Jan P. Ostendorf, Lawrence J. Whitehead