Paul E Depinet

Title: Innovations by Paul E. Depinet

Introduction

Paul E. Depinet is a notable inventor based in Tiffin, Ohio, recognized for his contributions to the field of machinery and automation. He holds three patents that showcase his innovative approach to solving complex problems in the book handling industry. His work has significantly impacted the efficiency of operations involving books and signatures.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is the "Destacking Feeder," which is an apparatus and method designed for feeding, destacking, and orienting books for subsequent operations, such as jacket wrapping. This invention utilizes a conveyor system to feed stacks of books into a destacking station, where books are stripped one at a time and oriented correctly for further processing. A sensor is employed to detect the orientation of each book, ensuring that all book backbones face the same direction during transit.

Another significant patent is the "Method and Apparatus for Turning a Block of Signatures." This invention features an oblong block turning apparatus that includes various pin assemblies and a trough designed to facilitate the turning of blocks of signatures. The process involves pushing the block downstream, disengaging it from the conveyor pin, and then turning it ninety degrees using a flip pin assembly before re-engaging it for further movement.

Career Highlights

Paul E. Depinet is currently employed at R.R. Donnelley and Sons Company, where he continues to innovate and develop solutions