Solid ink stick with visual orientation indicator
    1.
    发明授权
    Solid ink stick with visual orientation indicator 有权
    坚实的油墨棒与视觉方向指示器

    公开(公告)号:US08016403B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-13

    申请号:US11906667

    申请日:2007-10-03

    IPC分类号: B41J2/175

    CPC分类号: B41J2/175 B41J2/17503

    摘要: An ink stick for use in a phase change ink imaging device comprises an ink stick body configured for insertion in an insertion orientation into an ink loader of the phase change ink imaging device. The ink stick body has a plurality of surfaces. A visual orientation indicator is formed on at least one surface in the plurality of surfaces. The visual orientation indicator is configured to visually indicate a direction of orientation of at least one surface of the plurality of surfaces to place the ink stick body in the insertion orientation.

    摘要翻译: 用于相变油墨成像装置的墨棒包括:墨棒本体,被构造成将插入方向插入到相变油墨成像装置的墨水装载器中。 墨水棒体具有多个表面。 在多个表面中的至少一个表面上形成视觉定向指示器。 视觉取向指示器被配置为可视地指示多个表面中的至少一个表面的取向方向,以将墨水棒体放置在插入取向中。

    Method for Reconfiguring Ink Loaders to Accept Different Ink Stick Identifiers
    2.
    发明申请
    Method for Reconfiguring Ink Loaders to Accept Different Ink Stick Identifiers 有权
    重新配置墨水装载机以接受不同墨水标识符的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100053282A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-04

    申请号:US12204185

    申请日:2008-09-04

    IPC分类号: B41J2/175

    CPC分类号: B41J2/17593

    摘要: A method of using a phase change ink imaging device includes receiving an nth ink stick in an ink loader of a phase change ink imaging device where n is a predetermined number. The nth ink stick includes at least one sensor contour formed thereon. The at least one sensor contour is associated with an ink stick identifier. The at least one sensor contour on the nth ink stick is detected using a sensor system in the ink loader. At least one signal is generated based on the detection of the at least one sensor contour, the at least one signal being indicative of the ink stick identifier. The ink stick identifier indicated by the at least one signal is then stored as a designated ink stick identifier for use with the phase change ink imaging device.

    摘要翻译: 使用相变油墨成像装置的方法包括:在相位改变油墨成像装置的墨水装载器中接收第n个墨水棒,其中n是预定数量。 第n个墨水棒包括形成在其上的至少一个传感器轮廓。 至少一个传感器轮廓与墨水棒标识符相关联。 使用墨水装载机中的传感器系统来检测第n个墨水棒上的至少一个传感器轮廓。 基于至少一个传感器轮廓的检测产生至少一个信号,该至少一个信号指示墨水棒标识符。 然后将由该至少一个信号指示的墨水棒标识符存储为与相变墨水成像装置一起使用的指定墨盒标识符。

    Solid ink stick with visual orientation indicator
    3.
    发明申请
    Solid ink stick with visual orientation indicator 有权
    坚实的油墨棒与视觉方向指示器

    公开(公告)号:US20090091609A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-04-09

    申请号:US11906667

    申请日:2007-10-03

    IPC分类号: B41J2/175

    CPC分类号: B41J2/175 B41J2/17503

    摘要: An ink stick for use in a phase change ink imaging device comprises an ink stick body configured for insertion in an insertion orientation into an ink loader of the phase change ink imaging device. The ink stick body has a plurality of surfaces. A visual orientation indicator is formed on at least one surface in the plurality of surfaces. The visual orientation indicator is configured to visually indicate a direction of orientation of at least one surface of the plurality of surfaces to place the ink stick body in the insertion orientation.

    摘要翻译: 用于相变油墨成像装置的墨棒包括:墨棒本体,被构造成将插入方向插入到相变油墨成像装置的墨水装载器中。 墨水棒体具有多个表面。 在多个表面中的至少一个表面上形成视觉定向指示器。 视觉取向指示器被配置为可视地指示多个表面中的至少一个表面的取向方向,以将墨水棒体放置在插入取向中。

    Visual identification of solid ink sticks
    4.
    发明授权
    Visual identification of solid ink sticks 有权
    固体油墨棒的视觉识别

    公开(公告)号:US07857440B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-28

    申请号:US12016862

    申请日:2008-01-18

    IPC分类号: B41J2/175

    CPC分类号: B41J2/17593

    摘要: An ink stick comprises an ink stick body configured for insertion in an insertion direction into an ink loader of the phase change ink imaging device. The ink stick body has an insertion perimeter in a plane substantially perpendicular to the insertion direction and has a longitudinal dimension for aligning with a feed direction of the ink loader. A symbol contour is formed in a first position on the perimeter of the ink stick body. The symbol contour defines a portion of a perimeter of a visually recognizable symbol shape and extends at most partially along the perimeter of the ink stick in the longitudinal dimension of the ink stick body. At least one key contour is formed in a second position on the perimeter of the ink stick body corresponding to a color of the ink for the ink stick body.

    摘要翻译: 油墨棒包括构造成沿插入方向插入相变油墨成像装置的油墨装载器中的油墨棒体。 墨棒体在基本上垂直于插入方向的平面中具有插入周边,并具有用于与墨水装载机的进给方向对准的纵向尺寸。 符号轮廓形成在墨盒本体的周边上的第一位置。 符号轮廓限定了视觉上可识别的符号形状的周边的一部分,并且在油墨棒主体的纵向尺寸上沿着墨棒的周边最多部分延伸。 至少一个键轮廓形成在油墨棒本体的周边上的第二位置,该第二位置对应于用于墨水棒体的墨的颜色。

    Method for reconfiguring ink loaders to accept different ink stick identifiers
    5.
    发明授权
    Method for reconfiguring ink loaders to accept different ink stick identifiers 有权
    重新配置墨水装载机以接受不同墨水标识符的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08079690B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-20

    申请号:US12204185

    申请日:2008-09-04

    CPC分类号: B41J2/17593

    摘要: A method of using a phase change ink imaging device includes receiving an nth ink stick in an ink loader of a phase change ink imaging device where n is a predetermined number. The nth ink stick includes at least one sensor contour formed thereon. The at least one sensor contour is associated with an ink stick identifier. The at least one sensor contour on the nth ink stick is detected using a sensor system in the ink loader. At least one signal is generated based on the detection of the at least one sensor contour, the at least one signal being indicative of the ink stick identifier. The ink stick identifier indicated by the at least one signal is then stored as a designated ink stick identifier for use with the phase change ink imaging device.

    摘要翻译: 使用相变油墨成像装置的方法包括:在相位改变油墨成像装置的墨水装载器中接收第n个墨水棒,其中n是预定数量。 第n个墨水棒包括形成在其上的至少一个传感器轮廓。 至少一个传感器轮廓与墨水棒标识符相关联。 使用墨水装载机中的传感器系统来检测第n个墨水棒上的至少一个传感器轮廓。 基于至少一个传感器轮廓的检测产生至少一个信号,该至少一个信号指示墨水棒标识符。 然后将由该至少一个信号指示的墨水棒标识符存储为与相变墨水成像装置一起使用的指定墨盒标识符。

    Visual Identification Of Solid Ink Sticks
    6.
    发明申请
    Visual Identification Of Solid Ink Sticks 有权
    固体油墨棒的视觉识别

    公开(公告)号:US20090185017A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-07-23

    申请号:US12016862

    申请日:2008-01-18

    IPC分类号: B41J2/175

    CPC分类号: B41J2/17593

    摘要: An ink stick comprises an ink stick body configured for insertion in an insertion direction into an ink loader of the phase change ink imaging device. The ink stick body has an insertion perimeter in a plane substantially perpendicular to the insertion direction and has a longitudinal dimension for aligning with a feed direction of the ink loader. A symbol contour is formed in a first position on the perimeter of the ink stick body. The symbol contour defines a portion of a perimeter of a visually recognizable symbol shape and extends at most partially along the perimeter of the ink stick in the longitudinal dimension of the ink stick body. At least one key contour is formed in a second position on the perimeter of the ink stick body corresponding to a color of the ink for the ink stick body.

    摘要翻译: 油墨棒包括构造成沿插入方向插入相变油墨成像装置的油墨装载器中的油墨棒体。 墨棒体在基本上垂直于插入方向的平面中具有插入周边,并具有用于与墨水装载机的进给方向对准的纵向尺寸。 符号轮廓形成在墨盒本体的周边上的第一位置。 符号轮廓限定了视觉上可识别的符号形状的周边的一部分,并且在油墨棒主体的纵向尺寸上沿着墨棒的周边最多部分延伸。 至少一个键轮廓形成在油墨棒本体的周边上的第二位置,该第二位置对应于用于墨水棒体的墨的颜色。

    Ink loader with adjustable insertion openings
    7.
    发明授权
    Ink loader with adjustable insertion openings 有权
    带可调节插入口的墨水装载机

    公开(公告)号:US07871159B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-01-18

    申请号:US12181347

    申请日:2008-07-29

    IPC分类号: B41J2/175

    CPC分类号: B41J2/17593

    摘要: A system for use with a solid ink delivery system of a phase change ink imaging device comprises an insertion opening configured to enable insertion of ink sticks therethrough and into the ink delivery system. An insertion key is movably supported adjacent the insertion opening such that a portion of the insertion key protrudes into the insertion opening. The portion of the insertion key has a shape that is complementary to a key contour on a first ink stick and a second ink stick. A key positioner is operably coupled to the insertion key to move the insertion key between at least two different predetermined positions on the perimeter of the insertion opening. The predetermined positions include a first position that is complementary to a position of the key contour of the first ink stick and a second position that is complementary to a position of the key contour of the second ink stick.

    摘要翻译: 一种与相变油墨成像装置的固体油墨输送系统一起使用的系统包括一个插入开口,其构造成能够将油墨棒插入其中并进入油墨输送系统。 插入键能够相对于插入口移动地支撑,使得插入键的一部分突出到插入开口中。 插入键的部分具有与第一墨水棒上的键轮廓和第二墨水棒互补的形状。 钥匙定位器可操作地联接到插入键,以将插入钥匙移动到插入开口的周边上的至少两个不同的预定位置之间。 预定位置包括与第一墨水棒的键轮廓的位置互补的第一位置和与第二墨水棒的键轮廓的位置互补的第二位置。

    Solid ink stick with witness mark
    8.
    发明授权
    Solid ink stick with witness mark 有权
    坚实的墨水棒与见证标记

    公开(公告)号:US07837317B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-23

    申请号:US12031964

    申请日:2008-02-15

    IPC分类号: B41J2/175

    CPC分类号: B41J2/17593

    摘要: A solid ink stick comprises an ink stick body having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of side surfaces extending between the top and bottom surfaces. The plurality of side surfaces defines a perimeter of the ink stick body. At least one key contour is formed in at least one side surface in the plurality of side surfaces extending at least partially between the top surface and the bottom surface. A witness mark is formed along at least a portion of the perimeter of the ink stick body with a portion of the witness mark following the at least one key contour.

    摘要翻译: 固体墨棒包括具有顶表面,底表面和在顶表面和底表面之间延伸的多个侧表面的墨棒体。 多个侧表面限定墨水棒本体的周边。 至少一个键轮廓形成在至少部分地在顶表面和底表面之间延伸的多个侧表面中的至少一个侧表面中。 沿着墨棒主体的周边的至少一部分形成见证标记,其中一部分证人标记跟随至少一个关键轮廓。

    Method of reconfiguring ink sticks
    9.
    发明授权
    Method of reconfiguring ink sticks 有权
    重新配置墨棒的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07837313B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-23

    申请号:US12139636

    申请日:2008-06-16

    IPC分类号: B41J2/175

    CPC分类号: B41J2/17593

    摘要: A solid ink stick comprises an ink stick body formed of a phase change ink material. The ink stick body has a plurality of exterior surfaces arranged in a first ink stick body configuration. At least one simulation surface is formed in the ink stick body. The at least one simulation surface simulates a second ink stick body configuration. The simulation surface is functionally significant though may not extend around the full perimeter of the ink stick body or to the full plurality of exterior surfaces.

    摘要翻译: 固体墨棒包括由相变油墨材料形成的油墨棒体。 墨水棒体具有以第一墨水棒体构型布置的多个外表面。 在墨水棒体中形成至少一个模拟表面。 所述至少一个模拟表面模拟第二墨盒本体配置。 模拟表面在功能上是重要的,尽管不能围绕墨棒本体的整个周边或整个多个外表面延伸。

    Solid Ink Stick with Witness Mark
    10.
    发明申请
    Solid Ink Stick with Witness Mark 有权
    固体墨水棒与证人

    公开(公告)号:US20090207220A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-20

    申请号:US12031964

    申请日:2008-02-15

    IPC分类号: B41J2/175

    CPC分类号: B41J2/17593

    摘要: A solid ink stick comprises an ink stick body having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of side surfaces extending between the top and bottom surfaces. The plurality of side surfaces defines a perimeter of the ink stick body. At least one key contour is formed in at least one side surface in the plurality of side surfaces extending at least partially between the top surface and the bottom surface. A witness mark is formed along at least a portion of the perimeter of the ink stick body with a portion of the witness mark following the at least one key contour.

    摘要翻译: 固体墨棒包括具有顶表面,底表面和在顶表面和底表面之间延伸的多个侧表面的墨棒体。 多个侧表面限定墨水棒本体的周边。 至少一个键轮廓形成在至少部分地在顶表面和底表面之间延伸的多个侧表面中的至少一个侧表面中。 沿着墨棒主体的周边的至少一部分形成见证标记,其中一部分证人标记跟随至少一个关键轮廓。