公开(公告)号：US06908170B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-21

申请号：US10600507

申请日：2003-06-23

Applicant: Eric A. Merz

Inventor： Eric A. Merz

IPC: B41J2/01 ,  B41J2/14 ,  B41J29/377

CPC classification number: B41J29/377 ,  B41J2/1408 ,  B41J2202/08

Abstract: A fluid ejector assembly includes a container that stores a fluid to be ejected, a heat sink attached to the container, and a die module bonded to the heat sink. The heat sink is molded from a polymer that has at least one thermally conductive filler material mixed into the polymer. The heat sink is shaped to dissipate heat. The fluid ejector assembly is manufactured by mixing the at least one thermally conductive filler material with the polymer, molding the heat sink using the polymer and thermally-conductive filler material mixture, and attaching the heat sink to a die module and, optionally, to a fluid-containing container.

Abstract translation: 流体喷射器组件包括存储要喷射的流体的容器，附接到容器的散热器和结合到散热器的模具模块。 散热器由聚合物成型，该聚合物具有混合到聚合物中的至少一种导热填料。 散热片的形状是散热。 流体喷射器组件通过将至少一种导热填料与聚合物混合而制造，使用聚合物和导热填料混合物模制散热器，并将散热器附接到模具模块，并且可选地， 含流体的容器。

公开(公告)号：US06402284B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-11

申请号：US09327622

申请日：1999-06-08

Applicant: Eric A. Merz

Inventor： Eric A. Merz

IPC: B41J29393

CPC classification number: B41J2/17503 ,  B41J2/17546

Abstract: A particular ink tank, and therefore its characteristics, are determined by detecting the existence or absence of magnets at predetermined positions on the ink tank. The detection of the magnets is performed by hall effect sensors located on an ink tank holder of an image recording apparatus when the ink tank is positioned in the ink tank holder.

Abstract translation: 特定的墨水罐，因此其特性通过检测在墨水罐上的预定位置处磁体的存在或不存在来确定。 当墨水盒位于墨水盒保持器中时，通过位于图像记录装置的墨水盒保持器上的霍尔效应传感器来执行磁体的检测。

公开(公告)号：US06276780B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-21

申请号：US09597550

申请日：2000-06-19

Applicant: Edward M. Carrese ,  Brian S. Hilton ,  Eric A. Merz ,  Steven R. Moore ,  James R. Brown ,  Arthur J. Sobon

Inventor： Edward M. Carrese ,  Brian S. Hilton ,  Eric A. Merz ,  Steven R. Moore ,  James R. Brown ,  Arthur J. Sobon

IPC: B41J201

CPC classification number: B41J2/17513 ,  B41J2/17503 ,  B41J2/1752 ,  B41J2/17546

Abstract: An ink tank and ink tank support structure which contains structural elements which are designed to permit proper installation of the ink tank in the ink tank support structure while minimizing the chances of improper installation of the ink tank in the ink tank structure. A primary ink tank seal is provided in the ink tank, and a relatively low compressive force seal is provided between the ink tank support structure and the ink tank to reduce leakage of fluid from the tank and limit evaporation of fluid from the tank despite repeated insertions and removals of the ink tank from the ink tank support structure. A variable capacity ink tank and an ink tank with staggered height walls are disclosed, as well as a code reader for determining characteristics of ink tanks.

Abstract translation: 一种墨盒和墨盒支撑结构，其包含被设计成允许墨水罐正确安装在墨水罐支撑结构中的结构元件，同时最小化墨水盒在墨水盒结构中的不正确安装的机会。 主墨盒密封件设置在墨水罐中，并且在墨水罐支撑结构和墨水盒之间提供相对较低的压缩力密封，以减少流体从罐中的泄漏并且尽管反复插入限制流体从罐中的蒸发 以及从墨罐支撑结构移除墨盒。 公开了一种可变容量墨盒和具有交错高度壁的墨盒，以及用于确定墨盒特性的代码阅读器。

公开(公告)号：US5565657A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-15

申请号：US143608

申请日：1993-11-01

Applicant: Eric A. Merz

Inventor： Eric A. Merz

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G08C21/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0414

Abstract: An user interface for accepting three dimensional information (such as x, y and z axis positioning information) for input into a computer, printer, copier or other electronic device. In addition to indicating the x and y axis position coordinates of the input, the input pad of the user interface also registers a z axis coordinate based on the pressure applied by the operator on the outer surface of the input pad. This z axis force component is enabled by the force sensing layers of parallel conductors in the input pad.

Abstract translation: 用于接收用于输入到计算机，打印机，复印机或其他电子设备中的三维信息（例如x，y和z轴定位信息）的用户界面。 除了指示输入的x和y轴位置坐标之外，用户接口的输入焊盘还基于操作者在输入焊盘的外表面施加的压力来记录z轴坐标。 该z轴力分量由输入垫中的平行导体的力传感层使能。

公开(公告)号：US07294223B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-13

申请号：US10766008

申请日：2004-01-29

Applicant: Brian S. Hilton ,  Eric A. Merz ,  Takatoshi Tsuchiya ,  Hiroki Murakami

Inventor： Brian S. Hilton ,  Eric A. Merz ,  Takatoshi Tsuchiya ,  Hiroki Murakami

IPC: B29C65/00

CPC classification number: B41J2/17513 ,  B41J2/17509 ,  Y10T156/1043

Abstract: A method for joining fluid containers and fluid ejectors in a fluid ejecting device are provided. The fluid container includes one or more heat stakes and a substrate includes one or more apertures for receiving the heat stakes and one or more three-dimensional features in the vicinity of the one or more apertures. The fluid ejector and optionally an elastic member are interposed between the fluid container and the substrate. Thermal energy is applied to the one or more heat stakes so that the one or more heat stakes soften to occupy the apertures and three-dimensional features of the substrate and pressure is applied to maintain contact between the fluid container, elastic member, fluid ejector and substrate. The present invention is also directed to substrate including one or more apertures for receiving heat stakes and one or more three-dimensional features in the vicinity of the one or more apertures.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在流体喷射装置中连接流体容器和流体喷射器的方法。 流体容器包括一个或多个热桩，并且衬底包括用于接收热桩的一个或多个孔和一个或多个孔附近的一个或多个三维特征。 流体喷射器和可选地弹性构件插入在流体容器和基底之间。 将热能施加到一个或多个热桩上，使得一个或多个热桩软化以占据孔，并且施加衬底的三维特征并施加压力以保持流体容器，弹性构件，流体喷射器和 基质。 本发明还涉及包括用于接收热桩的一个或多个孔和在一个或多个孔附近的一个或多个三维特征的衬底。

公开(公告)号：US07192116B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-20

申请号：US10721220

申请日：2003-11-26

Applicant: Roger G. Markham ,  Eric A. Merz ,  Brian S. Hilton

Inventor： Roger G. Markham ,  Eric A. Merz ,  Brian S. Hilton

IPC: B41J23/00 ,  B41J11/22

CPC classification number: B41J29/377

Abstract: A system, method and structures for dissipating heat away from a thermal fluid ejector modules through a thermally-conductive carriage molded from a polymer to the ambient air surrounding the structure upon which the thermally-conductive fluid ejector carriage translates. The heat is transferred via conduction and convection from the thermally-conductive fluid ejector carriage across a thin volume of air trapped between a thermally-conductive carriage rod guide, enclosed on each end by thermally-conductive carriage rod guide bearings, and the thermal contact of the thermally-conductive carriage rod guide bearings with the surface of at least one thermally-conductive carriage guide rod which the thermally-conductive fluid ejector carriage translates.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从热流体喷射器模块通过由聚合物模制的导热托架将热量散发到围绕结构的环境空气的导热流体喷射器托架翻转的系统，方法和结构。 热量通过传导和对流从导热流体喷射器托架转移穿过狭窄的空气，该空气被捕获在导热支架杆导向件之间，导热托架杆导向件由每个端部由导热支架导杆轴承封闭，并且热接触 导热支架导杆轴承，其具有导热流体喷射器托架平移的至少一个导热滑架导杆的表面。

公开(公告)号：US07077492B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-18

申请号：US10721332

申请日：2003-11-26

Applicant: Eric A. Merz ,  Yoshihiko Fujimura

Inventor： Eric A. Merz ,  Yoshihiko Fujimura

IPC: B41J29/393

CPC classification number: B41J2/125 ,  G01J1/26

Abstract: An optical sensor has a sensor compensation to compensate for sensor degradation due to airborne contaminations in the operating environment. For example, in a thermal ink jet printing environment, the thermal ink jet operation produces misting or splashing of the thermal ink jet droplets, causing a gradual degradation of the sensor sensitivity due to a surface accumulation of the ink jet droplets. The optical sensor device includes an optical emitter emitting an optical signal according to an emitter input, an optical detector disposed to detect the optical signal and output a detector output having an output level according to the detected optical signal, a variable attenuator having an adjustable attenuation setting, and a controller adjusting the attenuation setting of the variable attenuator. During an adjustment operation, the controller determines the attenuation setting at which the output level of the detector output exceeds a predetermined value, and accordingly sets the variable attenuator to operate the detector output at an output level exceeding the predetermined value by a margin. Compensations for the optical emitter and the optical detector are disclosed, including the use of a variable pulse-width modulated signal.

Abstract translation: 光学传感器具有传感器补偿，以补偿由于操作环境中的空气污染导致的传感器劣化。 例如，在热喷墨打印环境中，热喷墨操作产生热喷墨滴的雾化或飞溅，导致由于喷墨液滴的表面积累导致的传感器灵敏度的逐渐降低。 所述光学传感器装置包括根据发射极输入发射光信号的光发射器，设置成检测光信号并根据检测到的光信号输出具有输出电平的检测器输出的光检测器，具有可调衰减的可变衰减器 设置和调节可变衰减器的衰减设置的控制器。 在调整操作期间，控制器确定检测器输出的输出电平超过预定值的衰减设置，并因此设置可变衰减器以使输出电平以超过预定值的输出电平进行一定余量的操作。 公开了用于光发射器和光学检测器的补偿，包括使用可变脉冲宽度调制信号。

公开(公告)号：US07018032B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-28

申请号：US10752718

申请日：2004-01-08

Applicant: Eric A. Merz ,  Brian S. Hilton

Inventor： Eric A. Merz ,  Brian S. Hilton

IPC: B41J2/87

CPC classification number: B41J2/17556 ,  B41J2/17509

Abstract: A refillable fluid container system having a communication channel between the manifold and fluid reservoir that allows air to vent from the manifold to an air accumulation area with in the fluid resevoir.

Abstract translation: 一种可再填充流体容器系统，其在歧管和流体储存器之间具有连通通道，其允许空气在流体储存器中从歧管排出到空气积聚区域。

公开(公告)号：US06863389B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-08

申请号：US10342387

申请日：2003-01-15

Applicant: Eric A. Merz ,  Juan Becerra ,  Jeffrey M. Koff

Inventor： Eric A. Merz ,  Juan Becerra ,  Jeffrey M. Koff

IPC: B41J2/175 ,  B65D83/00 ,  G01D11/00

CPC classification number: B41J2/17556 ,  B41J2/17513

Abstract: A liquid ink cartridge, such as ink jet ink cartridge, includes a container defining an ink reservoir, the ink reservoir having an ink outlet at one end and capable of receiving a supply of ink in the ink reservoir; and an ink follower composition located in the ink reservoir apart from the ink outlet. The ink follower composition includes a viscous gel material that provides a negative pressure in the ink reservoir.

Abstract translation: 诸如喷墨墨盒的液体墨盒包括限定墨水容器的容器，墨水储存器在一端具有墨水出口并且能够在墨水容器中接收墨水供应; 以及位于墨水储存器中的与墨水出口分开的墨水随动体组合物。 墨汁随动体组合物包括在墨水储存器中提供负压的粘性凝胶材料。

公开(公告)号：US06412911B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-02

申请号：US09597545

申请日：2000-06-19

Applicant: Brian S. Hilton ,  Edward M. Carrese ,  Eric A. Merz ,  Steven R. Moore ,  James R. Brown ,  Arthur J. Sobon

Inventor： Brian S. Hilton ,  Edward M. Carrese ,  Eric A. Merz ,  Steven R. Moore ,  James R. Brown ,  Arthur J. Sobon

IPC: B41J2/175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17553 ,  B41J2/17503 ,  B41J2/1752

Abstract: An ink tank and ink tank support structure which contains structural elements which are designed to permit proper installation of the ink tank in the ink tank support structure while minimizing the chances of improper installation of the ink tank in the ink tank structure. A primary ink tank seal is provided in the ink tank, and a relatively low compressive force seal is provided between the ink tank support structure and the ink tank to reduce leakage of fluid from the tank and limit evaporation of fluid from the tank despite repeated insertions and removals of the ink tank from the ink tank support structure. A variable capacity ink tank and an ink tank with staggered height walls are disclosed, as well as a code reader for determining characteristics of ink tanks.

Abstract translation: 一种墨盒和墨盒支撑结构，其包含被设计成允许墨水罐正确安装在墨水罐支撑结构中的结构元件，同时最小化墨水盒在墨水盒结构中的不正确安装的机会。 主墨盒密封件设置在墨水罐中，并且在墨水罐支撑结构和墨水盒之间提供相对较低的压缩力密封，以减少流体从罐中的泄漏并且尽管反复插入限制流体从罐中的蒸发 以及从墨罐支撑结构移除墨盒。 公开了一种可变容量墨盒和具有交错高度壁的墨盒，以及用于确定墨盒特性的代码阅读器。