公开(公告)号：US06561635B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-13

申请号：US08928002

申请日：1997-09-11

Applicant: Xin Wen

Inventor： Xin Wen

IPC: B41J2175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17509 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/17566 ,  B41J2/195

Abstract: An ink jet printing apparatus which is adapted to producing images using inks having predetermined concentrations of a label material therein, includes a printhead, an ink delivery system adapted to provide inks to the printhead, and a sensor associated with the ink delivery system. The sensor is sensitive to the label material in the ink and adapted to produce a signal which is characteristic of the concentration of the label material in the ink. The ink delivery system includes an ink reservoir and an ink flow channel between the ink reservoir and the printhead. The sensor is positioned to sense the concentration of the label material in the ink in the flow channel and/or in the ink reservoir. The sensor may be adapted to sense a magnetic field of the label material, an electromagnetic field of the label material, infrared photons of the label material, or fluorescent photons of the label material.

Abstract translation: 适用于使用其中具有预定浓度的标签材料的油墨产生图像的喷墨打印设备包括打印头，适于向打印头提供墨水的墨水输送系统以及与墨水输送系统相关联的传感器。 该传感器对油墨中的标签材料敏感，适于产生一种特征在于油墨中标签材料浓度的信号。 墨水输送系统包括墨水储存器和墨水储存器和打印头之间的墨水流动通道。 传感器被定位成感测流动通道和/或墨水容器中的墨水中的标签材料的浓度。 传感器可以适于感测标签材料的磁场，标签材料的电磁场，标签材料的红外光子或标签材料的荧光光子。

公开(公告)号：US06486901B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-26

申请号：US08919559

申请日：1997-08-29

Applicant: Charles D. DeBoer ,  Werner Fassler ,  Xin Wen

Inventor： Charles D. DeBoer ,  Werner Fassler ,  Xin Wen

IPC: B41J221

CPC classification number: B41J2/211

Abstract: A method for microfluidic printing comprising pumping and mixing colored inks which comprise a mixture of colorants, fluids, and gel-forming or gel-initiating ingredients to form ink pixels and to transfer such ink pixels to a receiver transferring position; and transferring the ink pixels to a reflective receiver which contains gel-forming or gel-initiating ingredients so that the ingredients in the transferred ink pixels and in the receiver react to form a gel and the viscosity of the transferred ink rapidly increases to limit the flow of ink pixels whereby such ink pixels are fixed to the receiver and overprinting of colors is minimized.

Abstract translation: 一种用于微流体印刷的方法，包括泵送和混合包含着色剂，流体和凝胶形成或凝胶起始成分的混合物的着色油墨以形成油墨像素并将这种油墨像素转移到接收器转印位置; 并将墨水像素转移到包含凝胶形成或凝胶引发成分的反射接收器中，使得转印的墨像素和接收器中的成分反应形成凝胶，并且转印的墨的粘度迅速增加以限制流动 的墨水像素，由此这样的墨像被固定到接收器并且颜色的套印被最小化。

公开(公告)号：US06452663B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-17

申请号：US09470290

申请日：1999-12-22

Applicant: Scott C. Robinson ,  Xin Wen ,  Mark S. Janosky

Inventor： Scott C. Robinson ,  Xin Wen ,  Mark S. Janosky

IPC: G03B2732

CPC classification number: H04N1/00954 ,  H04N1/00204

Abstract: A method of printing images on a cut sheet with which analyzes pending orders, determines the image printing sequence, and allocates print media intelligently to enable high printing productivity and low media waste.

Abstract translation: 在分析待命订单的裁切纸上打印图像的方法，确定图像打印顺序，并且智能地分配打印介质，以实现高印刷生产率和低媒体浪费。

公开(公告)号：US06341859B1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-29

申请号：US09210061

申请日：1998-12-10

Applicant: Xin Wen ,  Henry G. Wirth

Inventor： Xin Wen ,  Henry G. Wirth

IPC: B41J201

CPC classification number: B41J11/70 ,  B41J2/01 ,  B41J11/002 ,  B41J13/0072

Abstract: Ink jet printing apparatus is disclosed for forming ink images on a receiver and for treating the ink images formed on the receiver in response to one or more digital image file(s) each including at least one digital image. At least one ink jet print head delivers ink to the receiver, which moves along a first receiver path past the ink jet print head. A receiver cutter is actuatable to cut the receiver across the first receiver path. The receiver is moved along a second receiver path that is perpendicular to the first receiver path and a receiver finisher provided adjacent to the second receiver path treats the ink images formed on the receiver for enhancing the durability and the stability of such ink images. Control circuitry is responsive to one or more digital image files for actuating the ink jet print head to form a plurality of ink images on the receiver, and for actuating the receiver cutter and the receiver finisher in a time sequence so as to automatically produce prints of stable ink images.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在接收器上形成油墨图像并且响应于每个包括至少一个数字图像的一个或多个数字图像文件来处理形成在接收器上的油墨图像的喷墨打印设备。 至少一个喷墨打印头将墨水输送到沿第一接收器路径移动通过喷墨打印头的接收器。 接收器切割器可致动以在第一接收器路径上切割接收器。 接收器沿着垂直于第一接收器路径的第二接收器路径移动，并且邻近第二接收器路径设置的接收机整理器处理形成在接收器上的油墨图像，以增强这种油墨图像的耐久性和稳定性。 控制电路响应于一个或多个数字图像文件，用于致动喷墨打印头以在接收器上形成多个墨图像，并且以时间顺序致动接收器切割器和接收器整理器，以便自动产生 稳定的墨水图像。

公开(公告)号：US06326944B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-04

申请号：US09075081

申请日：1998-05-08

Applicant: Steven D. MacLean ,  Xin Wen ,  William H. Simpson

Inventor： Steven D. MacLean ,  Xin Wen ,  William H. Simpson

IPC: G09G334

CPC classification number: G09G3/344 ,  G09G2310/02 ,  G09G2320/041

Abstract: A display includes a substrate, a matrix formed over the substrate, and thermomeltable material disposed in the matrix, having a transition temperature range above room temperature wherein the viscosity of the thermomeltable material decreases substantially from below to above the transition temperature range. The display also includes field-driven particles, immersed in the thermomeltable material, so that the field-driven particles change reflective densities in response to an applied electric field when the material is above the transition temperature range and is stable at temperatures below its transition temperature range, and heater(s) disposed in the display associated with the matrix for controlling the temperature of at least a portion of the matrix to control the response of the field-driven particles in the matrix.

Abstract translation: 显示器包括基板，在基板上形成的基体，以及设置在基体中的热熔性材料，其转变温度范围高于室温，其中，热熔性材料的粘度从低到高转变温度范围内大幅降低。 显示器还包括浸入到热熔性材料中的现场驱动的颗粒，使得当材料高于转变温度范围时，场驱动颗粒响应于施加的电场改变反射密度，并且在低于其转变温度的温度下是稳定的 范围和加热器，其布置在与矩阵相关联的显示器中，用于控制矩阵的至少一部分的温度以控制场驱动的粒子在矩阵中的响应。

公开(公告)号：US06322208B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-27

申请号：US09133080

申请日：1998-08-12

Applicant: Douglas E. Bugner ,  Xin Wen

Inventor： Douglas E. Bugner ,  Xin Wen

IPC: B41J201

CPC classification number: B41J11/0015

Abstract: Apparatus for forming an ink image with improved image properties on a receiver in response to a digital image includes an ink jet print head for delivering ink to a receiver to form an image. Relative movement is provided between the receiver and the print head and the ink jet print head is actuated in accordance with the digital image so that the print head transfers ink to the receiver to form the ink image corresponding to the digital image. Replaceable receiver treatment device treats the receiver or the ink image to improve selective aspects of image properties.

Abstract translation: 用于响应于数字图像在接收器上形成具有改善的图像特性的油墨图像的装置包括用于将油墨输送到接收器以形成图像的喷墨打印头。 在接收器和打印头之间提供相对运动，并且根据数字图像致动喷墨打印头，使得打印头将墨水传送到接收器以形成与数字图像相对应的墨图像。 可更换的接收器处理装置处理接收器或油墨图像以改善图像特性的选择性方面。

公开(公告)号：US06258286B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-10

申请号：US09260248

申请日：1999-03-02

Applicant: Gilbert A. Hawkins ,  Xin Wen

Inventor： Gilbert A. Hawkins ,  Xin Wen

IPC: G11B5127

CPC classification number: B41J2/1628 ,  B41J2/162 ,  B41J2/1623 ,  B41J2/1629 ,  B41J2/1631 ,  B41J2/1632 ,  B41J2/1642 ,  B41J2/1645 ,  B41J2/1646

Abstract: A method for forming an ink jet nozzle plate includes providing a structure having a top substrate layer, a bottom substrate layer, and a buried layer disposed between the top substrate layer and the bottom substrate layer; providing a patterned bore mask having openings which extend to the top substrate layer; anisotropically etching through the openings through the top substrate layer, the buried layer, and into a portion of the bottom substrate layer; providing a bore liner into the openings formed through the top substrate layer, the buried layer, and into the etched portion of the bottom substrate layer; removing the bore mask and providing a cavity mask having openings aligned with the bore liners; anisotropically etching the top substrate layer to expose the bore liners; and removing the cavity mask and providing an ink jet nozzle plate layer over the top substrate layer and extending to be in contact with the bore liners to form bore regions in the ink jet nozzle plate layer; attaching the ink jet nozzle plate layer to a base having ink delivery channels which correspond to the bore regions; and removing the bottom substrate layer.

Abstract translation: 一种形成喷墨喷嘴板的方法包括提供一种具有顶部基底层，底部基底层和设置在顶部基底层和底部基底层之间的掩埋层的结构; 提供具有延伸到顶部基底层的开口的图案化孔罩; 通过顶部各向异性蚀刻穿过顶部基底层，掩埋层，并进入底部基底层的一部分; 在通过顶部基底层，掩埋层形成的开口中和在底部基底层的蚀刻部分中提供孔衬垫; 移除所述孔罩并提供具有与所述孔衬套对准的孔的腔罩; 各向异性地蚀刻顶部基底层以暴露孔内衬; 并且移除所述腔罩并在所述顶部基底层上方提供喷墨喷嘴板层并且延伸成与所述孔衬套接触以在所述喷墨喷嘴板层中形成孔区域; 将喷墨喷嘴板层附接到具有对应于孔区域的油墨输送通道的基部; 并移除底部基底层。

公开(公告)号：US06254230B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-03

申请号：US09083876

申请日：1998-05-22

Applicant: Xin Wen ,  David Erdtmann ,  Charles E. Romano ,  Thomas W. Martin

Inventor： Xin Wen ,  David Erdtmann ,  Charles E. Romano ,  Thomas W. Martin

IPC: G01D1518

CPC classification number: B41J2/195 ,  B41J2/01 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/2114

Abstract: An ink jet printing apparatus for producing an image on a gelatin coated ink receiver includes, at least one ink reservoir for providing ink for printing the image; a first print head coupled to an ink receiver and at least one ink reservoir, for producing disposing ink spots on the ink receiver; a hardening fluid reservoir for providing a hardening fluid for treating the ink spots disposed on the receiver; and a second print head coupled to the ink receiver and the fluid reservoir, for depositing the fluid on the ink spots disposed on the ink receiver whereby the gelatin coating is cross-linked with the hardening fluid thus improving the image stability and durability of the image.

Abstract translation: 用于在明胶涂覆的油墨接收器上产生图像的喷墨打印设备包括：用于提供用于打印图像的油墨的至少一个油墨储存器; 耦合到墨接收器和至少一个墨储存器的第一打印头，用于在墨接收器上产生布置墨点; 用于提供用于处理设置在接收器上的墨点的硬化流体的硬化流体储存器; 以及耦合到墨接收器和流体储存器的第二打印头，用于将流体沉积在设置在墨接收器上的墨点上，由此明胶涂层与硬化流体交联，从而改善图像的图像稳定性和图像的耐久性 。

公开(公告)号：US06234625B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-22

申请号：US09105743

申请日：1998-06-26

Applicant: Xin Wen

Inventor： Xin Wen

IPC: B41J201

CPC classification number: B41J2/2114

Abstract: Apparatus for forming a colorant image with improved image structure on a receiver in response to a digital image, including ink jet print heads responsive to the digital image for transferring colorant to the receiver; a passive fluid delivering structure for delivering treatment fluid to the receiver, the treatment fluid being selected to improve image structure; and relative movement is provided between the receiver and the ink jet print heads so that colorant is transferred to the receiver to provide the colorant image corresponding to the digital image on the receiver which has improved image structure.

Abstract translation: 用于响应于数字图像在接收器上形成具有改进的图像结构的着色剂图像的装置，包括响应数字图像以将着色剂转移到接收器的喷墨打印头; 用于将处理流体输送到接收器的被动流体输送结构，所述处理流体被选择以改善图像结构; 并且在接收器和喷墨打印头之间提供相对运动，使得着色剂被转移到接收器以提供对应于具有改进的图像结构的接收器上的数字图像的着色剂图像。

公开(公告)号：US06189991B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-20

申请号：US09133879

申请日：1998-08-14

Applicant: Xin Wen ,  Henry G. Wirth

Inventor： Xin Wen ,  Henry G. Wirth

IPC: B41J2938

CPC classification number: B41J25/003 ,  B41J2/155 ,  B41J11/0065 ,  B41J2202/14 ,  B41J2202/21

Abstract: Ink jet printing apparatus for forming an ink image on a receiver in response to a digital image includes at least one moveable ink jet print bar which is adapted to deliver ink to the receiver at an image transfer position to print at least a portion of a line at a time across the width of the receiver. The receiver is moved along a path past the ink jet print bar at the image transfer position. A detector unit disposed adjacent to the path detects receiver skew relative to the ink jet print bar and producing a signal representative of the receiver skew. Alignment structure coupled to the print bar is responsive to the signal for adjusting the position of the print bar to compensate for receiver skew, and a control unit is responsive to the digital image after the ink jet print bar has been positioned for actuating the ink jet print bar to form an ink image on the receiver. The alignment structure may also position the print bar to change the image resolution.

Abstract translation: 用于响应于数字图像在接收器上形成油墨图像的喷墨打印设备包括至少一个可移动喷墨打印条，其适于在图像转印位置将油墨输送到接收器以打印至少一部分行 在接收器的宽度的一个时间。 接收器沿着图像转印位置处的喷墨打印条的路径移动。 靠近路径设置的检测器单元检测相对于喷墨打印条的接收器偏斜并产生表示接收器偏斜的信号。 耦合到打印条的对准结构响应于用于调整打印条的位置以补偿接收器偏斜的信号，并且控制单元响应于数字图像，在喷墨打印条已经被定位以用于致动喷墨 打印条形成接收器上的墨水图像。 对准结构还可以定位打印条来改变图像分辨率。