公开(公告)号：US07628475B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-08

申请号：US11927097

申请日：2007-10-29

Applicant: Jeffrey D Langford ,  Ross E Friesen ,  Carrie E. Harris ,  Harold F Mantooth ,  Donald L. Michael

Inventor： Jeffrey D Langford ,  Ross E Friesen ,  Carrie E. Harris ,  Harold F Mantooth ,  Donald L. Michael

IPC: B41J2/17 ,  B41J2/195

CPC classification number: B41J2/17513 ,  B41J2/1707 ,  B41J2/17596

Abstract: In one embodiment, a printhead assembly includes: an ink reservoir; a printhead; a passage for carrying ink from the ink reservoir to the printhead; and a port from the passage to a source of air pressure. The port is operable between a closed position in which the passage is not pressurized with air and an open position in which the passage is exposed to pressurized air. In another embodiment, an ink supply includes: a reservoir for holding ink; a printhead; a standpipe connecting the reservoir and the printhead such that ink may flow from the reservoir to the printhead through the standpipe; and a valve operatively connected to the standpipe. The valve is operative between a first position in which the standpipe is pressurized with air and a second position in which of the standpipe is not pressurized with air.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，打印头组件包括：墨水储存器; 打印头 用于将墨水从墨水容器携带到打印头的通道; 以及从通道到气压源的港口。 该端口可在通道未被空气加压的关闭位置和通道暴露于加压空气的打开位置之间操作。 在另一个实施例中，墨水供应包括：用于保持墨水的储存器; 打印头 连接储存器和打印头的立管，使得墨水可以通过立管从储存器流动到打印头; 以及可操作地连接到立管的阀。 阀在第一位置和第二位置之间操作，在第一位置，立管用空气加压，而第二位置中立管不被空气加压。

公开(公告)号：US20080252706A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-16

申请号：US11961020

申请日：2007-12-20

Applicant: Jeffrey D. Langford ,  Harold F. Mantooth ,  Carrie E. Harris

Inventor： Jeffrey D. Langford ,  Harold F. Mantooth ,  Carrie E. Harris

IPC: B41J2/18

CPC classification number: B41J2/17509

Abstract: An ink delivery system having a fluid supply and a printhead assembly, separate from and in fluid communication with the fluid supply. A primary flow path is configured to facilitate the delivery of fluid from the fluid supply to the printhead assembly, and a return flow path, at least partially separate from the primary flow path, is configured to facilitate the evacuation of fluid from the printhead assembly.

Abstract translation: 具有流体供应的墨水输送系统和与流体供应源分开并与流体供应流体连通的打印头组件。 主流路被配置为便于将流体从流体供应输送到打印头组件，并且至少部分地与主流路分离的返回流动路径被配置为便于从打印头组件排出流体。

公开(公告)号：US07237879B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-03

申请号：US10909044

申请日：2004-07-30

Applicant: Jeffrey D Langford ,  Donald L. Michael ,  Harold F Mantooth

Inventor： Jeffrey D Langford ,  Donald L. Michael ,  Harold F Mantooth

IPC: B41J2/17 ,  B41J2/15

CPC classification number: B41J2/16552 ,  B41J2002/16502

Abstract: An inkjet printhead and a method for increasing the shelf life thereof are herein disclosed. The inkjet printhead has one or more nozzles for dispensing a colorant. These nozzles are fluidically connected to a reservoir. A first colorant substantially fills the nozzles while a second colorant is reserved in the reservoir.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种喷墨打印头及其保存期限的增加方法。 喷墨打印头具有用于分配着色剂的一个或多个喷嘴。 这些喷嘴流体地连接到储存器。 第一着色剂基本上填充喷嘴，而在储存器中保留第二着色剂。

公开(公告)号：US06273560B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-14

申请号：US08742253

申请日：1996-10-31

Applicant: Brian J. Keefe ,  Norman E. Pawlowski, Jr. ,  Michael E. Peterschmidt ,  Carrie E. Harris ,  Winthrop D. Childers ,  James P. Kearns ,  Jeffrey D. Langford

Inventor： Brian J. Keefe ,  Norman E. Pawlowski, Jr. ,  Michael E. Peterschmidt ,  Carrie E. Harris ,  Winthrop D. Childers ,  James P. Kearns ,  Jeffrey D. Langford

IPC: B41J2175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17523 ,  B41J2/14145 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/17503 ,  B41J2/17509 ,  B41J2/17513 ,  B41J2/1752 ,  B41J2/17526 ,  B41J2/17533 ,  B41J2/17553 ,  B41J2/17556 ,  B41J2/17566 ,  B41J2/17596 ,  B41J2002/14387 ,  B41J2002/17516 ,  G01F23/003 ,  G01F23/72

Abstract: Disclosed is a fluidic coupling that releasably and fluidically connects to the inlet port of an inkjet print cartridge. The fluidic coupling acts as a seal for the print cartridge and a means of lubricating and protecting the inlet port from drying, leaking ink, and air ingestion while the print cartridge is in transit and in storage. The fluidic coupling also provides an auxiliary ink reservoir for the print cartridge. The fluidic coupling further provides an ink conduit to the printhead from an external ink supply. First first and second end portions define an internal chamber, the internal chamber providing an internal fluid conduit for ink between the first and second ends of the body; and a fluidic coupling affixed to the first end of the body and in fluidic communication with the internal chamber. Optionally, there is a second fluidic coupling affixed to the second end of the body adapted to releasably seal to an outlet port of an ink supply to allow fluid communication between internal fluid conduit and the outlet port of the ink supply so as to allow ink flow from the ink supply through the second fluidic coupling, and into the internal fluid conduit.

Abstract translation: 公开了可释放地和流体地连接到喷墨打印墨盒的入口的流体耦合。 流体联接器用作打印墨盒的密封件，以及在打印墨盒正在运输和存储时润滑和保护入口不受干燥，泄漏墨水和空气摄取的装置。 流体联接器还为打印墨盒提供辅助墨水储存器。 流体联接器还从外部墨水供应器向打印头提供墨水导管。 第一第一端部和第二端部限定内部腔室，内部腔室为主体的第一和第二端部之间的墨水提供内部流体导管; 以及固定在主体的第一端并与内腔流体连通的流体联接件。 可选地，存在固定到主体的第二端的第二流体联接件，其适于可释放地密封墨水供应的出口，以允许内部流体导管和墨水供应源的出口之间的流体连通，从而允许墨水流动 从供墨通过第二流体联接，并进入内部流体导管。

公开(公告)号：US5698406A

公开(公告)日：1997-12-16

申请号：US414331

申请日：1995-03-30

Applicant: Cheryl A. Cathey ,  Henry L. Schwartz ,  Tom Saul ,  Jeffrey D. Langford

Inventor： Cheryl A. Cathey ,  Henry L. Schwartz ,  Tom Saul ,  Jeffrey D. Langford

IPC: G01N33/48 ,  B01F13/00 ,  B01F13/08 ,  B01L3/00 ,  C12M1/34 ,  C12Q1/00 ,  G01N33/52 ,  G01N33/543 ,  G01N35/00 ,  G01N33/53 ,  G01N33/558

CPC classification number: B01L3/50273 ,  B01F13/0059 ,  B01F13/0818 ,  B01L3/5027 ,  B01L3/502746 ,  G01N33/54366 ,  B01L2200/10 ,  B01L2200/16 ,  B01L2300/0816 ,  B01L2300/087 ,  B01L2400/0406 ,  B01L2400/0688 ,  B01L2400/086 ,  B01L3/502738 ,  G01N2035/00267 ,  Y10S435/81 ,  Y10S435/973 ,  Y10S436/805 ,  Y10S436/807 ,  Y10S436/808 ,  Y10S436/81

Abstract: A disposable diagnostic device and method of its use are provided. The device comprises a housing containing first and second flow paths orthogonal to each other. The first flow path commences at a sample addition port and continues through a transport channel which feeds sample to an incubation area by means of capillary flow. The incubation area comprises a signal producing system and is underneath an optically-clear window. The first flow path terminates in a top waste reservoir which receives sample and wash fluid. The second flow path begins on one side of the incubation area at an inlet port over a side reagent reservoir. Liquid flows along the second flow path from the side reagent reservoir across the incubation area into the side waste reservoir. The incubation area may comprise agitation means for homogenous dispersion of reagent into liquid. Various reagents of a signal producing system may be contained within the device and the necessary liquids added automatically by appropriate instrumentation, so as to have the assay carried out automatically, without technician involvement, providing an accurate and sensitive determination.

Abstract translation: 提供了一次性诊断装置及其使用方法。 该装置包括容纳彼此正交的第一和第二流动路径的壳体。 第一流路在样品加入口处开始并继续通过运送通道，其通过毛细管流将样品送入孵育区。 孵化区包括信号产生系统，并在光学透明的窗口下方。 第一流路终止于接收样品和洗涤流体的顶部废物储存器中。 第二流路在侧试剂储存器的入口处从孵化区的一侧开始。 液体沿着第二流动路径从侧面试剂储存器流过孵化区域流入侧面废物储存器。 孵育区域可以包括用于将试剂均匀分散到液体中的搅拌装置。 信号产生系统的各种试剂可以包含在装置内，并且通过适当的仪器自动加入必需的液体，以便在没有技术人员参与的情况下自动进行测定，提供精确和灵敏的测定。

公开(公告)号：US07296881B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-20

申请号：US11040601

申请日：2005-01-21

Applicant: Jeffrey D Langford ,  Ross E Friesen ,  Carrie E. Harris ,  Harold F Mantooth ,  Donald L Michael

Inventor： Jeffrey D Langford ,  Ross E Friesen ,  Carrie E. Harris ,  Harold F Mantooth ,  Donald L Michael

IPC: B41J2/17 ,  B41J2/175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17513 ,  B41J2/1707 ,  B41J2/17596

Abstract: A valve mechanism and a method for preparing an inkjet print cartridge and printer for inactivity is herein disclosed. Pressurized fluid is introduced to a standpipe volume to create a pressure differential that forces ink within the standpipe into an ink reservoir.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种阀机构和用于制备用于不活动的喷墨打印盒和打印机的方法。 将加压流体引入立管体积以产生压力差，迫使立管内的油墨进入墨水储存器。

公开(公告)号：US5503985A

公开(公告)日：1996-04-02

申请号：US179749

申请日：1994-01-07

Applicant: Cheryl A. Cathey ,  Henry L. Schwartz ,  Tom Saul ,  Jeffrey D. Langford

Inventor： Cheryl A. Cathey ,  Henry L. Schwartz ,  Tom Saul ,  Jeffrey D. Langford

IPC: G01N33/48 ,  B01F13/00 ,  B01F13/08 ,  B01L3/00 ,  C12M1/34 ,  C12Q1/00 ,  G01N33/52 ,  G01N33/543 ,  G01N35/00 ,  G01N33/542 ,  G01N33/558

CPC classification number: B01L3/50273 ,  B01F13/0059 ,  B01F13/0818 ,  B01L3/5027 ,  B01L3/502746 ,  G01N33/54366 ,  B01L2200/10 ,  B01L2200/16 ,  B01L2300/0816 ,  B01L2300/087 ,  B01L2400/0406 ,  B01L2400/0688 ,  B01L2400/086 ,  B01L3/502738 ,  G01N2035/00267 ,  Y10S435/81 ,  Y10S435/973 ,  Y10S436/805 ,  Y10S436/807 ,  Y10S436/808 ,  Y10S436/81

Abstract: A disposable diagnostic device and method of its use are provided. The device comprises a housing containing first and second flow paths orthogonal to each other. The first flow path commences at a sample addition port and continues through a transport channel which feeds sample to an incubation area by means of capillary flow. The incubation area comprises a signal producing system and is underneath an optically-clear window. The first flow path terminates in a top waste reservoir which receives sample and wash fluid. The second flow path begins on one side of the incubation area at an inlet port over a side reagent reservoir. Liquid flows along the second flow path from the side reagent reservoir across the incubation area into the side waste reservoir. The incubation area may comprise agitation means for homogenous dispersion of reagent into liquid. Various reagents of a signal producing system may be contained within the device and the necessary liquids added automatically by appropriate instrumentation, so as to have the assay carried out automatically, without technician involvement, providing an accurate and sensitive determination.

Abstract translation: 提供了一次性诊断装置及其使用方法。 该装置包括容纳彼此正交的第一和第二流动路径的壳体。 第一流路在样品加入口处开始并继续通过运送通道，其通过毛细管流将样品送入孵育区。 孵化区包括信号产生系统，并在光学透明的窗口下方。 第一流路终止于接收样品和洗涤流体的顶部废物储存器中。 第二流路在侧试剂储存器的入口处从孵化区的一侧开始。 液体沿着第二流动路径从侧面试剂储存器流过孵化区域流入侧面废物储存器。 孵育区域可以包括用于将试剂均匀分散到液体中的搅拌装置。 信号产生系统的各种试剂可以包含在装置内，并且通过适当的仪器自动加入必需的液体，以便在没有技术人员参与的情况下自动进行测定，提供精确和灵敏的测定。

公开(公告)号：US08002395B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-23

申请号：US12218302

申请日：2008-07-14

Applicant: Jeffrey D Langford ,  Carrie E. Harris

Inventor： Jeffrey D Langford ,  Carrie E. Harris

IPC: B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/015

CPC classification number: B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/17596

Abstract: An ink recirculation system includes a printhead adapted for printing an ink image on a media, a printhead reservoir fluidly connected to the printhead, a pump, a valve fluidly connected to the pump and the printhead reservoir, and an ink supply container including cleaning fluid therein. The ink supply container is fluidly connected to the pump.

Abstract translation: 油墨再循环系统包括适于在介质上打印油墨图像的打印头，流体连接到打印头的打印头储存器，泵，流体连接到泵和打印头存储器的阀以及其中包括清洁流体的供墨容器 。 供墨容器流体地连接到泵。

公开(公告)号：US08282203B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-09

申请号：US13071876

申请日：2011-03-25

Applicant: James M Brenner ,  Harold F Mantooth ,  Jeffrey D Langford

Inventor： James M Brenner ,  Harold F Mantooth ,  Jeffrey D Langford

IPC: C09D11/00

CPC classification number: B41J2/17

Abstract: One method of ink formulation may include providing a shipping material in a reservoir of a printing mechanism, placing a concentrated ink in communication with the reservoir, and mixing the shipping material and the concentrated ink together to create a print-ready ink.

Abstract translation: 油墨配制的一种方法可以包括在印刷机构的储存器中提供运输材料，将浓缩墨水与储存器连通，并将运送材料和浓缩的墨水混合在一起以产生印刷准备的油墨。

公开(公告)号：US20090058956A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：US12261580

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. Hitton

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. Hitton

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 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 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.A method for controlling effects of accumulated air in a printhead assembly. The printhead assembly has at least one ink reservoir and one standpipe separated by a particle filter. The printhead assembly is fluidicly connected to at least one off-axis ink supply container by at least one tube. The method includes drawing air from said printhead assembly through said standpipe into the tube.