公开(公告)号：US06685307B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-03

申请号：US10213817

申请日：2002-08-07

Applicant: Daniel D. Dowell ,  Louis Barinaga ,  James P. Kearns

Inventor： Daniel D. Dowell ,  Louis Barinaga ,  James P. Kearns

IPC: B41J2175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17556

Abstract: Apparatus for providing ink to an ink jet print head. The apparatus includes a back pressure regulator for receiving ink from an ink reservoir and for delivering ink to the print head. The regulator has a compliant wall that responds to atmospheric pressure on one side and to the pressure of the ink in the regulator on the another side. Within the regulator is a valve that regulates the pressure of the ink delivered to the print head and is actuated by the wall. Also within the regulator is a compression spring that simultaneously pre-loads the valve shut and urges the compliant wall against the atmospheric pressure. In an other aspect, an apparatus is provided with a print head having two arrays of nozzles and two back pressure regulators that independently deliver inks of different hues to separate arrays of nozzles on the print head. In still a further aspect, the apparatus performs bi-directional ink jet color printing without hue shift through positioning the regulators and print heads with respect to the printer carriage.

Abstract translation: 用于向喷墨打印头提供墨水的设备。 该装置包括用于从墨水容器接收墨水并将墨水输送到打印头的背压调节器。 调节器具有柔性壁，其响应于一侧的大气压力和另一侧的调节器中的墨水的压力。 在调节器内部是一个调节输送到打印头并由壁致动的墨的压力的阀。 在调节器内部也是压缩弹簧，其同时预先关闭阀门并且推动顺应性壁抵抗大气压力。 在另一方面，一种装置设置有具有两个喷嘴阵列和两个背压调节器的打印头，所述两个背压调节器独立地将不同色调的油墨分配给打印头上的喷嘴阵列。 在另一方面，该装置通过将调节器和打印头相对于打印机托架定位而执行双向喷墨彩色打印，而不进行色调偏移。

公开(公告)号：US08727515B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-20

申请号：US12995131

申请日：2008-05-31

Applicant: Daniel D. Dowell ,  Curt Gonzales ,  Bruce A. McFadden ,  Jeffrey T. Hendricks ,  David Welter ,  Mark A. Smith

Inventor： Daniel D. Dowell ,  Curt Gonzales ,  Bruce A. McFadden ,  Jeffrey T. Hendricks ,  David Welter ,  Mark A. Smith

IPC: B41J2/165

CPC classification number: B41J2/1752 ,  B41J25/34

Abstract: In one embodiment, a fluid ejector assembly includes: a bay for holding a detachable fluid container that includes a fluid outlet at a forward part of the container; a fluid ejector; a fluid inlet at a forward part of the bay through which fluid from the outlet of a fluid container installed in the bay may pass to the fluid ejector; and a stationary guide configured to block an improper installation of a fluid container into the bay without also blocking a proper installation of the fluid container into the bay.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，流体喷射器组件包括：用于保持可拆卸流体容器的舱，所述可拆卸流体容器在容器的前部包括流体出口; 流体喷射器 在舱的前部的流体入口，通过该入口，来自安装在隔间中的流体容器的出口的流体可以通过流体喷射器; 以及静止引导件，其构造成阻止流体容器不正确地安装到所述托架中，而不会阻塞所述流体容器到所述托架中的正确安装。

公开(公告)号：US20130201255A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-08

申请号：US13825030

申请日：2010-11-30

Applicant: Daniel D. Dowell ,  Joseph R. Elliot ,  Judson M. Leiser

Inventor： Daniel D. Dowell ,  Joseph R. Elliot ,  Judson M. Leiser

IPC: B41J2/14 ,  B41J2/16

CPC classification number: B41J2/14145 ,  B41J2/155 ,  B41J2/1621 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2002/14419 ,  B41J2202/20

Abstract: A manifold assembly for a fluid-ejection device having multiple-fluid type fluid-ejection printheads organized in a page-wide array includes a lower-most deck and an upper-most deck. The lower-most deck is to supply a first type of fluid and a second type of fluid to the fluid-ejection printheads. The first type of fluid and the second type of fluid are exterior-most fluids ejected by the fluid-ejection printheads in relation to a direction of media movement through the fluid-ejection device. The upper-most deck is to supply a third type of fluid and a fourth type of fluid to the fluid-ejection printheads. The third type of fluid and the fourth type of fluid are interior-most fluids ejected by the fluid-ejection printheads in relation to the direction of media movement through the fluid ejection device.

Abstract translation: 用于具有组织在页面范围阵列中的多流体型流体喷射打印头的流体喷射装置的歧管组件包括最下面的甲板和最上面的甲板。 最下面的甲板是向流体喷射打印头提供第一类型的流体和第二类型的流体。 第一类型的流体和第二类型的流体是流体喷射打印头相对于通过流体喷射装置的介质移动方向喷射的最外部流体。 最上面的甲板是向流体喷射打印头供应第三种类型的流体和第四种类型的流体。 第三类流体和第四类流体是流体喷射打印头相对于通过流体喷射装置的介质移动方向喷射的最多流体。

公开(公告)号：US20110205297A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-25

申请号：US12995131

申请日：2008-05-31

Applicant: Daniel D. Dowell ,  Curt Gonzales ,  Bruce A. McFadden ,  Jeffrey T. Hendricks ,  David Welter ,  Mark A. Smith

Inventor： Daniel D. Dowell ,  Curt Gonzales ,  Bruce A. McFadden ,  Jeffrey T. Hendricks ,  David Welter ,  Mark A. Smith

IPC: B41J23/00

CPC classification number: B41J2/1752 ,  B41J25/34

Abstract: In one embodiment, a fluid ejector assembly includes: a bay for holding a detachable fluid container that includes a fluid outlet at a forward part of the container; a fluid ejector; a fluid inlet at a forward part of the bay through which fluid from the outlet of a fluid container installed in the bay may pass to the fluid ejector; and a stationary guide configured to block an improper installation of a fluid container into the bay without also blocking a proper installation of the fluid container into the bay.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，流体喷射器组件包括：用于保持可拆卸流体容器的舱，所述可拆卸流体容器在容器的前部包括流体出口; 流体喷射器 在舱的前部的流体入口，通过该入口，来自安装在隔间中的流体容器的出口的流体可以通过流体喷射器; 以及静止引导件，其构造成阻止流体容器不正确地安装到所述托架中，而不会阻塞所述流体容器到所述托架中的正确安装。

公开(公告)号：US06739706B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-25

申请号：US10126160

申请日：2002-04-19

Applicant: Louis C. Barinaga ,  Ashley E. Childs ,  Daniel D. Dowell

Inventor： Louis C. Barinaga ,  Ashley E. Childs ,  Daniel D. Dowell

IPC: B41J2175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17513 ,  B41J2/17509 ,  B41J2/17596

Abstract: A fluid delivery system and method, which employs a print head assembly (PHA) and an fluid supply for intermittent connection. A pump structure re-circulates fluid through the re-circulation path during a pump mode. The fluid supply includes a supply reservoir for holding a supply of fluid, and is connectable to the PHA to provide a fluid interconnect between the supply reservoir and the PHA fluid reservoir when a pressure differential between the PHA and the supply reservoir is sufficient to draw fluid into the PHA free fluid reservoir to replenish the fluid in the PHA fluid reservoir.

Abstract translation: 一种流体输送系统和方法，其采用打印头组件（PHA）和用于间歇连接的流体供应。 在泵模式期间，泵结构使流体再循环通过再循环路径。 流体供应装置包括用于保持流体供应的供应储存器，并且当PHA和供应储存器之间的压力差足以拉伸流体时，可连接到PHA以在供应储存器和PHA流体储存器之间提供流体互连 进入无PHA流体储存器以补充PHA流体储存器中的流体。

公开(公告)号：US06712365B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-30

申请号：US10175672

申请日：2002-06-20

Applicant: Louis Barinaga ,  Daniel D. Dowell ,  James P. Kearns

Inventor： Louis Barinaga ,  Daniel D. Dowell ,  James P. Kearns

IPC: F16J300

CPC classification number: F04B9/042 ,  B41J2/17596 ,  F04B43/0054 ,  F04B43/02

Abstract: An over-molded gland seal for producing both a fluidic seal and a fluid conduit. The apparatus includes a substrate having an elastomeric layer over-molded thereon and an elastomeric gland seal molded into the over-molded layer. Another aspect of the apparatus includes a host-part having a raised wall thereon, said host-part receives the elastomeric gland seal and compresses the gland seal with the raised wall. The substrate, the gland seal, and the host-part define an enclosed region. To form the fluid conduit, the apparatus includes a fluid inlet port and a fluid outlet port that communicate with the enclosed region.

Abstract translation: 用于生产流体密封件和流体导管的过模制密封件。 该装置包括具有在其上模塑成型的弹性体层的基底和模制到超模制层中的弹性体密封密封件。 该设备的另一方面包括在其上具有凸起壁的主体部分，所述主体部分接收弹性体密封件并且与升高的壁压缩密封圈。 衬底，密封盖和主体部分限定封闭区域。 为了形成流体导管，该装置包括与封闭区域连通的流体入口和流体出口。

公开(公告)号：US06536887B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-25

申请号：US09842743

申请日：2001-04-25

Applicant: Louis C. Barinaga ,  Daniel D. Dowell

Inventor： Louis C. Barinaga ,  Daniel D. Dowell

IPC: B41J2175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17556 ,  B41J2/17509 ,  B41J2/17513

Abstract: Over-molded regulator bags for a fluid delivery system are disclosed that are formed by over-molding a resilient bladder of an elastomeric material on a supporting rigid host substrate. The over-molding process allows three dimensional lung designs to be created without extra processes, and without stressing the membrane material. Embodiments of the invention eliminate the need for an external spring to create an opposing pressure to deflate the bags when required. The inherent elasticity of the over-molded bladders act as the restoring force to return the expanded bag back to its original form.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于流体输送系统的过模塑调节袋，其通过在支撑刚性主体基底上过度模制弹性体材料的弹性囊而形成。 过度成型工艺允许在没有额外的工艺的情况下创建三维肺设计，并且不会对膜材料施加压力。 本发明的实施例不需要外部弹簧来产生相反的压力，以便在需要时使袋放气。 过模塑气囊的固有弹性作为使扩展袋返回其原始形式的恢复力。

公开(公告)号：US06508545B2

公开(公告)日：2003-01-21

申请号：US09748059

申请日：2000-12-22

Applicant: Daniel D. Dowell ,  Louis Barinaga ,  James P. Kearns

Inventor： Daniel D. Dowell ,  Louis Barinaga ,  James P. Kearns

IPC: B41J2175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17556

Abstract: Apparatus for providing ink to an ink jet print head. The apparatus includes a back pressure regulator for receiving ink from an ink reservoir and for delivering ink to the print head. The regulator has a compliant wall that responds to atmospheric pressure on one side and to the pressure of the ink in the regulator on the another side. Within the regulator is a valve that regulates the pressure of the ink delivered to the print head and is actuated by the wall. Also within the regulator is a compression spring that simultaneously pre-loads the valve shut and urges the compliant wall against the atmospheric pressure. In an other aspect, an apparatus is provided with a print head having two arrays of nozzles and two back pressure regulators that independently deliver inks of different hues to separate arrays of nozzles on the print head. In still a further aspect, the apparatus performs bi-directional ink jet color printing without hue shift through positioning the regulators and print heads with respect to the printer carriage.

公开(公告)号：US07997698B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-16

申请号：US12261709

申请日：2008-10-30

Applicant: Jeremy A Davis ,  Melissa S. Gedraitis ,  Marc A. Baldwin ,  Louis Barinaga ,  Daniel D Dowell ,  Ashley E Childs ,  Mark A. Smith ,  Charles R. Steinmetz ,  Ralph L. Stathem ,  Jeffrey D. Langford ,  Michael L. Hilton

Inventor： Jeremy A Davis ,  Melissa S. Gedraitis ,  Marc A. Baldwin ,  Louis Barinaga ,  Daniel D Dowell ,  Ashley E Childs ,  Mark A. Smith ,  Charles R. Steinmetz ,  Ralph L. Stathem ,  Jeffrey D. Langford ,  Michael L. Hilton

IPC: B41J2/175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17509 ,  B41J2/17523 ,  B41J2/17563 ,  B41J2/17596 ,  B41J2/19 ,  B41J2/195

Abstract: An ink delivery system having at least one off-axis ink supply container and an on-axis printhead assembly. The on-axis printhead assembly includes at least one reservoir and a corresponding standpipe separated by a particle filter. At least one tube connects the off-axis ink supply container to the on-axis printhead assembly. A first valve is configured to selectively open a flow path between the tube and the reservoir. A second valve is configured to selectively open a flow path between the standpipe and the tube.

Abstract translation: 具有至少一个离轴供墨容器和轴上打印头组件的油墨输送系统。 轴上打印头组件包括至少一个储存器和由颗粒过滤器分隔开的对应竖管。 至少一个管将离轴供墨容器连接到轴上打印头组件。 第一阀构造成选择性地打开管和储存器之间的流动路径。 第二阀构造成选择性地打开立管和管之间的流动路径。

公开(公告)号：US06834677B2

公开(公告)日：2004-12-28

申请号：US10136899

申请日：2002-04-30

Applicant: Louis C. Barinaga ,  Daniel D. Dowell

Inventor： Louis C. Barinaga ,  Daniel D. Dowell

IPC: F16K1514

CPC classification number: F16K15/147 ,  Y10T137/7839 ,  Y10T137/788 ,  Y10T137/7882

Abstract: An over-molded fluid control value for use in fluid delivery systems. An embodiment of the fluid control valve includes a rigid substrate having a opening defined therein, and a valve structure fabricated of an elastomeric material. The valve structure is over-molded over at least a portion of the rigid substrate and including a valve portion extending over the opening, the valve portion movable in response to a differential fluid pressure to allow fluid flow.

Abstract translation: 用于流体输送系统的超模流体控制值。 流体控制阀的一个实施例包括其中限定有开口的刚性基板和由弹性体材料制成的阀结构。 阀结构在刚性基板的至少一部分上被超模压，并且包括在开口上延伸的阀部分，阀部分响应于差动流体压力而移动以允许流体流动。