Patents by Inventor Stephen E. Girard

Stephen E. Girard 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).

  • Workpiece moistening apparatus
    Patent number: 4380209
    Abstract: Apparatus for applying moisture to a workpiece. The apparatus includes a brush which has a base and a moisture carrier extending from the base. The moisture carrier has a free end for contacting a workpiece to apply moisture thereto. The base includes a plurality of teeth. In addition, the apparatus includes a brush holder which has a plurality of teeth. And, the brush teeth and said brush holder teeth are respectively constructed and arranged for separable engagement with each other for removably attaching the brush to the brush holder in one of at least two positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1983
    Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. Reid, Edward Winkler, Stephen E. Girard