Inventor

Richard B. Hawkes

Inventor

Bethlehem, PA, US

Overview

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Patents

1979–2013

Patent span

Performing operations

Primary field (CPC B)

Patents· 39 as inventor

Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.

B65Hprimary

B65HHandling thin or filamentary material, e.g. sheets, webs, cables29%

B43MBureau accessories not otherwise provided for16%

LOC1511%

B42CBookbinding7%

B65GTransport or storage devices, e.g. conveyors for loading or tipping, shop conveyor systems or pneumatic tube conveyors7%

F25CProducing, working or handling ice7%

B65CLabelling or tagging machines, apparatus, or processes4%

G07FCoin-freed or like apparatus4%

Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification4%

A47FSpecial furniture, fittings, or accessories for shops, storehouses, bars, restaurants or the like2%

PatentTitleYear

8,456,646'Vision recognition system for produce labeling'2013 7,757,500'Ice management apparatus'2010 7,654,097'Ice distribution device for an ice retaining unit with optional sensor control therefor'2010 7,137,271'Apparatus for removal of ice from a storage bin'2006 7,021,353'Labeling apparatus'2006 6,860,408'Auger apparatus for conveying ice'2005 6,701,840'Hopper gripper drum'2004 6,685,053'Apparatus for removal of ice from a storage bin'2004 6,485,269'Detachable air compressor unit and system'2002 D0452253'Compressor'2001 6,308,625'Hopper gripper drum'2001 D0447752'Compressor'2001 D0447490'Compressor'2001 D0447151'Compressor'2001 D0446793'Compressor'2001 D0446792'Compressor'2001 6,168,148'Sheet separating device'2001 5,887,758'Ice access and discharge system'1999 5,664,786'Apparatus and method for use in handling sheet material articles'1997 5,626,452'Method of applying covers to books'1997 5,531,433'Sheet material handling apparatus'1996 5,486,452'Devices and kits for immunological analysis'1996 5,443,639'Glue application system for book binding'1995 5,441,375'Cover breaker assembly and method'1995 5,330,169'Apparatus and method for handling sheet material articles'1994 5,211,384'Inserter with diverter for faulty members'1993 5,130,558'Skew detector for inserter'1992 5,129,503'Turnover module'1992 5,127,640'Inserter with collation tracking'1992 5,125,642'Feeder module with thickness detection'1992 5,125,214'Inserter station for envelope inserting'1992 5,125,215'Envelope flap opener'1992 5,042,232'In-line rotary inserter'1991 5,029,832'In-line rotary inserter'1991 4,641,825'Collator with moveable stitcher over saddle conveyor system'1987 4,429,795'Book reject mechanism'1984 4,240,540'Gating method and apparatus'1980 4,240,538'Method and apparatus for accumulating and gating articles'1980 4,153,963'Cover breaker mechanism'1979

Career & activity timeline

Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.

1979–1980Based in Easton, PA, US· patent location history

1984–1987Based in Peru, NY, US· patent location history

1991–1992Patents assigned to BELL & HOWELL PHILLIPSBURG (4)· patent assignee history

1991–2010Based in Bethlehem, PA, US· patent location history

1992–1993Patents assigned to BELL & HOWELL CO (5)· patent assignee history

1994–1996Patents assigned to AM INT (4)· patent assignee history

1999–2010Patents assigned to FOLLETT CORP (6)· patent assignee history

2001–2002Patents assigned to COLEMAN POWERMATE INC (7)· patent assignee history

2001–2002Based in Naperville, IL, US· patent location history

2006–2013Based in Norwich, GB· patent location history

Inventor activity

Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.

Assignees

Assignee	Patents	Span
COLEMAN POWERMATE INC	7	2001–2002
FOLLETT CORP	6	1999–2010
BELL & HOWELL CO	5	1992–1993
AM INT	4	1994–1996
BELL & HOWELL PHILLIPSBURG	4	1991–1992

Locations

Location	Patents	Span
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, US	24	1991–2010
Naperville, Illinois, US	7	2001–2002
Easton, Pennsylvania, US	3	1979–1980
Norwich, GB	2	2006–2013
Peru, New York, US	2	1984–1987