Patents by Inventor William Basse

William Basse 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).

  • Bi-directional presentation apparatus
    Patent number: 6977760
    Abstract: A presentation apparatus is provided for use with a contact image sensor used for scanning the contents of a document. The presentation apparatus includes a base member adapted to be disposed above the surface of the contact image sensor, a first spring arm extending from the base member and a contact member extending vertically from the first spring arm. The first spring arm urges the contact member into contact with the surface for ensuring flat contact between the document and the surface as the document passes therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: Unisys Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Moore, Johna Bakker, Richard Woroniec, William Basse