Patents by Inventor Ronald L. Bugg

Ronald L. Bugg 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).

  • Method of applying and removing a protective film to the surface of a handrail for an escalator or moving walkway
    Patent number: 7041195
    Abstract: A method of applying a film to a handrail of an escalator or moving walkway is provided. The film can be a single or double layered film. Printed matter, e.g. advertising, can be applied to or between the films. A method of removing the film is also provided. The two methods can be effected using a suitable apparatus, that relies on the motion of the handrail to unroll a supply of the film, with one or more rollers pressing the film onto the handrail, or takes off the film from the handrail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Inventors: John McLeod, Ronald L. Bugg
  • Method of applying a protective film, optionally including advertising or other visible material, to the surface of a handrail for an escalator or moving walkway
    Patent number: 6682806
    Abstract: A film and a method of applying the film to a handrail of an escalator or moving walkway are provided. The film can be a single or double layered film. Printed matter, e.g. advertising, can be applied to or between the films. An apparatus and related method for applying the film are also included and rely on the motion of the handrail to unroll a supply of the film, with one or more rollers pressing the film onto the handrail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Inventors: John McLeod, Ronald L. Bugg
  • Method of applying and removing a protective film to the surface of a handrail for an escalator or moving walkway
    Publication number: 20020182415
    Abstract: A method of applying a film to a handrail of an escalator or moving walkway is provided. The film can be a single or double layered film. Printed matter, e.g. advertising, can be applied to or between the films. A method of removing the film is also provided. The two methods can be effected using a suitable apparatus, that relies on the motion of the handrail to unroll a supply of the film, with one or more rollers pressing the film onto the handrail, or takes off the film from the handrail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: John McLeod, Ronald L. Bugg
  • Protective film for the surface of a handrail for an escalator or moving walkway
    Publication number: 20020172806
    Abstract: A film and a method of applying the film to a handrail of an escalator or moving walkway are provided. The film can be a single or double layered film. Printed matter, e.g. advertising, can be applied to or between the films. An apparatus and related method for applying the film are also included and rely on the motion of the handrail to unroll a supply of the film, with one or more rollers pressing the film onto the handrail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2002
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventors: John McLeod, Ronald L. Bugg
  • Method of applying and removing a protective film to the surface of a handrail for an escalator or moving walkway
    Patent number: 6450228
    Abstract: A film and a method of applying the film to a handrail of an escalator or moving walkway are provided. The film can be a single or double layered film. Printed matter, e.g. advertising, can be applied to or between the films. An apparatus and related method for applying the film are also included and rely on the motion of the handrail to unroll a supply of the film, with one or more rollers pressing the film onto the handrail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Ronald H. Hall
    Inventors: John McLeod, Ronald L. Bugg