公开(公告)号：US5729954A

公开(公告)日：1998-03-24

申请号：US706273

申请日：1996-09-04

Applicant: George G. Lines ,  James W. Hart ,  Jonathan D. Emigh

Inventor： George G. Lines ,  James W. Hart ,  Jonathan D. Emigh

IPC: B43M3/04 ,  B65B43/26

CPC classification number: B43M3/045

Abstract: A flap opening apparatus wherein envelopes are sequentially conveyed past a jet nozzle, which delivers timed blasts of air to open the flaps of each envelope. A computer controller tracks the position of the envelopes by a shaft encoder, and activates the jet nozzle when each envelope is correctly positioned. The opened flaps of the envelopes are held in an open position by a plate so that mail materials may be inserted into the envelopes.

Abstract translation: 一种折片打开装置，其中信封被顺序地传送通过喷嘴，其传送定时的空气，以打开每个信封的折片。 计算机控制器通过轴编码器跟踪信封的位置，并且当每个信封被正确定位时激活喷嘴。 信封的打开的襟翼通过板被保持在打开位置，使得邮件可以被插入到信封中。

公开(公告)号：US5555701A

公开(公告)日：1996-09-17

申请号：US346514

申请日：1994-11-29

Applicant: Robert Fehringer ,  William L. Hines ,  Motaz Qutub ,  Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Charles E. Preston ,  Robert Leitner ,  David Smart

Inventor： Robert Fehringer ,  William L. Hines ,  Motaz Qutub ,  Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Charles E. Preston ,  Robert Leitner ,  David Smart

IPC: B43M5/04 ,  B65B7/02 ,  B65B51/02 ,  B65B57/12

CPC classification number: B43M5/042

Abstract: For use with an envelope having a flap, a body, and a fold region connecting the flap to the body, a wetting and sealing apparatus for wetting the envelope flap with a liquid and sealing, after folding at the fold region, the wetted envelope flap to the envelope body. A computer directs the wetting and sealing operations. A continually primed spraying nozzle applies the liquid producing an active adhesive to the envelope flap and a pressure foot seals the wetted envelope flap to the envelope body.

Abstract translation: 为了使用具有翼片，主体和将翼片连接到身体的折叠区域的信封，使用润湿和密封装置，用于在折叠区域折叠之后用液体和密封来润湿信封瓣，湿的信封皮瓣 到信封体。 电脑指示润湿和密封操作。 连续喷涂的喷嘴将产生活性粘合剂的液体施加到信封皮瓣上，并且压脚将湿润的信封皮瓣密封到信封体。

公开(公告)号：US09757978B1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-12

申请号：US14545914

申请日：2015-07-07

Applicant: Jonathan D. Emigh

Inventor： Jonathan D. Emigh

IPC: B60C7/18 ,  B60B19/04 ,  B60B1/00 ,  B62D33/10 ,  B60L11/00 ,  B60K1/02 ,  B62D63/04

CPC classification number: B60B19/04 ,  B60B9/06 ,  B60B9/28 ,  B60B2900/551 ,  B60B2900/721 ,  B60K7/0007 ,  B60K17/358 ,  B60L11/00 ,  B60Y2300/02 ,  B60Y2300/24

Abstract: A universal traction device for movement over even and uneven supporting surfaces that includes an all-terrain wheel having a circular wheel assembly with a plurality of spoke-containing components arrayed around an outer perimeter wheel edge and control means for extending spokes from the spoke-containing units when encountering an obstacle that the vehicle is to traverse and retracting the spokes when the spokes are no longer required for traversing the obstacle.

公开(公告)号：US5975514A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-02

申请号：US65340

申请日：1998-04-23

Applicant: Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Raymond P. Porter ,  Motaz M. Qutub

Inventor： Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Raymond P. Porter ,  Motaz M. Qutub

IPC: B43M3/04 ,  B65H39/02

CPC classification number: B43M3/045

Abstract: In a mail inserter machine including at least one subassembly with a component driven in reciprocating fashion, an apparatus for inserting a sheet into an envelope. The apparatus comprises a movable gripper jaw assembly, an envelope vacuum cup assembly, an envelope opener assembly including a nozzle in communication with a gaseous fluid supply source, and an insertion assembly. An electrical control circuit is adapted to issue electrical control signals to the respective assemblies, in such manner that the occurrence and duration of the control signals determine relative periods of operation of the assemblies during a cycle of operation of the apparatus and over a range of speeds of the apparatus.

Abstract translation: 在包括具有以往复方式驱动的部件的至少一个子组件的邮件插入机中，用于将片材插入到信封中的装置。 该装置包括可动夹爪组件，信封真空杯组件，包括开启器组件，其包括与气体流体供应源连通的喷嘴和插入组件。 电气控制电路适于向相应的组件发出电控制信号，使得控制信号的发生和持续时间确定在装置的操作周期期间和在一定速度范围内的组件的相对工作周期 的装置。

公开(公告)号：US5949687A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-07

申请号：US065342

申请日：1998-04-23

Applicant: Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Raymond P. Porter ,  Motaz M Qutub

Inventor： Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Raymond P. Porter ,  Motaz M Qutub

IPC: B43M3/04 ,  G06F7/00

CPC classification number: B43M3/045

Abstract: An apparatus and method for computerized control of a "Phillipsburg-type" mail insertion machine. The mechanical timing and drive mechanisms of the prior art inserter are replaced with a programmable computer, solenoid valves, and pneumatic cylinders, or other suitable drivers. The computer's software includes a plurality of programmed look-up tables. An operational delay look-up table includes electro-mechanical lag times for the pneumatically driven stations/sub-assemblies of the inserter. Also provided are look-up speed tables, which include start and stop angles for actuation of each of the pneumatic cylinders. A first look-up speed table includes actuation data appropriate for operation of the machine within a relatively slow range of speeds. Four additional look-up speed tables provide correct actuation data for successively higher speed groups, up to 10,000 insertion cycles per hour. An alternative method of determining actuation data is disclosed, requiring ongoing and updated calculations of appropriate values based precisely upon the machine's actual operational speed.

Abstract translation: “Phillipsburg型”邮件插入机的计算机化控制装置和方法。 现有技术的插入器的机械定时和驱动机构被可编程计算机，电磁阀，气动缸或其它合适的驱动器所取代。 计算机的软件包括多个编程的查找表。 操作延迟查找表包括插入器的气动驱动站/子组件的机电滞后时间。 还提供了查找速度表，其包括用于致动每个气缸的起始和停止角。 第一查找速度表包括在相对较慢的速度范围内适合于机器操作的致动数据。 四个额外的查找速度表提供连续更高速度组的正确的致动数据，每小时最多10,000个插入循环。 公开了一种确定致动数据的替代方法，需要基于机器的实际操作速度进行正确和更新的适当值的计算。

公开(公告)号：US5913796A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-22

申请号：US707480

申请日：1996-09-04

Applicant: Jonathan D. Emigh

Inventor： Jonathan D. Emigh

IPC: B43M3/04 ,  B43M5/04 ,  B65B43/26 ,  B65B61/20

CPC classification number: B43M5/04 ,  B43M3/04 ,  B43M3/045

Abstract: For use with an envelope inserter, a sheet packet hold-down apparatus, comprising a stopping mechanism or guide for stopping the leading edge of the sheets, a hold-down button of substantially hemispherical shape, wherein the hold down button is positioned before the stopping mechanism or guide, a bias device for resiliently supporting the hold-down button, and a conveyor apparatus for transporting the sheets to the stopping mechanism or guide.

Abstract translation: 为了与信封插入器一起使用，片材包压紧装置包括用于阻止片材的前缘的止动机构或引导件，具有大致半球形状的按压按钮，其中按压按钮位于停止之前 机构或引导件，用于弹性地支撑按压按钮的偏置装置，以及用于将片材输送到止动机构或引导件的传送装置。

公开(公告)号：US5724791A

公开(公告)日：1998-03-10

申请号：US403335

申请日：1995-03-14

Applicant: Jeff M. Pishny ,  Marc J. Fagan ,  Remesh Kuruppath ,  Steven L. Mulkey ,  Jonathan D. Emigh

Inventor： Jeff M. Pishny ,  Marc J. Fagan ,  Remesh Kuruppath ,  Steven L. Mulkey ,  Jonathan D. Emigh

IPC: B43M5/04 ,  B65B57/14 ,  B65B59/02

CPC classification number: B43M5/04

Abstract: A system for coordinating an operational speed of an envelope inserter receiving incoming packets containing a predetermined number of document pages with an interval of time required to generate each incoming packet. A printer generates the document pages within each of the packets and a computer coordinates the operational speed of the envelope inserter with the interval of time required by the printer to generate each incoming packet.

Abstract translation: 用于协调信封插入器的操作速度的系统，其接收到包含预定数量的文档页面的传入分组，具有生成每个输入分组所需的时间间隔。 打印机在每个分组内生成文档页面，并且计算机以打印机生成每个传入分组所需的时间间隔来协调信封插入器的操作速度。

公开(公告)号：US5647583A

公开(公告)日：1997-07-15

申请号：US540384

申请日：1995-10-06

Applicant: Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Raymond P. Porter ,  Motaz M. Qutub

Inventor： Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Raymond P. Porter ,  Motaz M. Qutub

IPC: B65H5/14 ,  B65H7/12 ,  B65H39/00

CPC classification number: B65H7/125 ,  B65H5/14 ,  B65H2511/13 ,  B65H2511/529 ,  B65H2513/512 ,  B65H2555/42

Abstract: An apparatus and method for singulating sheets from a stack of sheets and transporting individual ones of them to a conveyor. A picker arm is mounted at its upper end to a rotatable shaft, for reciprocating movement between first and second positions. A lower end of the arm includes a foot and a movable gripper jaw. When the arm is rotated into the first position, it grasps a segregated sheet. As the arm reverses direction and rotates toward the second position, it draws the sheet away from the stack. A sensor, provided within the foot, produces an electrical signal corresponding to the thickness of the sheet. The digital output signal is compared to a reference, or calibration value stored in a computer. If the output signal falls unacceptably outside the reference value, a signal is stored to effect later outsorting. Just before the arm reaches the second position, the jaw is opened, dropping the sheet upon the conveyor. The conveyor is successively indexed to other picking arm stations, collating sheets for subsequent insertion into an envelope. The computer effects a downstream outsort of any envelopes containing a defective load.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从一叠纸片中分离片材并将它们中的单个片材输送到输送机的设备和方法。 拾取臂在其上端安装到可旋转轴，用于在第一和第二位置之间往复运动。 臂的下端包括脚和可动夹爪。 当手臂旋转到第一位置时，它抓住分离的片材。 当手臂反转方向并朝向第二位置旋转时，它将纸张从纸堆中拉出。 设置在脚内的传感器产生对应于片材厚度的电信号。 将数字输出信号与存储在计算机中的参考或校准值进行比较。 如果输出信号在参考值之外不能接受，则存储信号以实现稍后的外发。 在手臂到达第二位置之前，颚打开，将纸张落在输送机上。 输送机被连续地索引到其他拾取臂站，整理纸张以便随后插入到信封中。 计算机影响包含有缺陷负载的任何信封的下游外出。

公开(公告)号：US5568392A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-22

申请号：US319428

申请日：1994-10-06

Applicant: Brett J. Flickner ,  Charles E. Preston ,  Daniel M. Saldana ,  Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Marc J. Fagan ,  Steven L. Mulkey ,  Cindy M. Spear ,  Lino E. Carnesecca ,  David P. Pensa, Jr.

Inventor： Brett J. Flickner ,  Charles E. Preston ,  Daniel M. Saldana ,  Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Marc J. Fagan ,  Steven L. Mulkey ,  Cindy M. Spear ,  Lino E. Carnesecca ,  David P. Pensa, Jr.

IPC: G07B17/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G07B17/00508 ,  G07B2017/00483 ,  G07B2017/0058 ,  G07B2017/00588

Abstract: A system for marking an edge of a mailing piece with a desired indicia, thereby permits identification of the marked mailing piece when the marked mailing piece is stacked with other mailing pieces, usually similar mailing pieces. A computer directs which mailing piece is to be marked and activates the marking process. A group of computer controlled solenoids, with each solenoid linked to an indicia imprinting marking pad, is activated for the edge marking. Each activated solenoid forces the marking pad against the mailing piece's edge thereby marking the edge of the mailing piece.

Abstract translation: 一种用于用所需标记标记邮件边缘的系统，从而当标记的邮寄件与其他邮寄件（通常是类似的邮寄件）堆叠时，可以标识标记的邮寄件。 计算机指示哪个邮寄件被标记并激活标记过程。 一组计算机控制螺线管，其中每个螺线管连接到标记印记标记垫，用于边缘标记。 每个激活的螺线管迫使标记垫抵靠邮寄件的边缘，从而标记邮寄件的边缘。

公开(公告)号：US5510997A

公开(公告)日：1996-04-23

申请号：US299192

申请日：1994-08-30

Applicant: William L. Hines ,  Motaz Qutub ,  Ronald T. Cabeal ,  Robert L. Fehringer ,  Marc J. Fagan ,  Steven L. Mulkey ,  Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Charles E. Preston

Inventor： William L. Hines ,  Motaz Qutub ,  Ronald T. Cabeal ,  Robert L. Fehringer ,  Marc J. Fagan ,  Steven L. Mulkey ,  Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Charles E. Preston

IPC: B07C1/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: B07C1/00

Abstract: For use with a mailing packet assembling apparatus that creates a mailing packet from items comprised of machine readable indicia encoded forms and machine readable indicia encoded envelopes that are transferred into the assembling apparatus, a verification system for determining that the correct items are transferred for assembly into the mailing packet. The system has a data base with information on the items within the mailing packet, thereby establishing which forms and envelopes are required in the assembled mailing packet, a plurality of dynamically controlled detectors for identifying the indicia on each form and on each envelope, and a computer for verifying that the data base information and the dynamically detected form and envelope indicia correctly correspond or do not correctly correspond to the desired mailing packet and, if correct, direct the mailing packet to be assembled.

Abstract translation: 用于与传送到组装装置中的机器可读标记编码形式和机器可读标记编码信封组成的邮件包的邮件包组装装置一起使用，用于确定正确的商品被转移以用于组装的验证系统 邮件包。 该系统具有数据库，其中包含关于邮件包内的物品的信息，从而确定组装邮件包中需要哪种形式和信封，多个动态控制的检测器，用于识别每个表格上和每个信封上的标记，以及 计算机，用于验证数据库信息和动态检测的形式和包络标记正确地对应于或不正确对应于期望的邮寄分组，并且如果正确，则指示要组装的邮寄分组。