公开(公告)号：US08586277B1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-19

申请号：US13548157

申请日：2012-07-12

申请人： Janos Veres ,  David K. Biegelsen

发明人： Janos Veres ,  David K. Biegelsen

IPC分类号： G03G13/10

CPC分类号： G03G15/1605 ,  G03G15/10

摘要： A system comprises an electro-wetting subsystem, a transfer subsystem, an imaging member, and an inking subsystem. The electro-wetting subsystem comprises a photo-responsive photoreceptor, a charging mechanism, an image definition material reservoir, a charge erase mechanism, and an exposure subsystem, such as a light source and rotating polygon forming a raster output scanner (ROS) disposed for exposure of the photoreceptor through the image definition material reservoir. The imaging member comprises a reimageable surface having certain properties, such as having a low surface energy to promote ink release onto a substrate. In operation, the photoreceptor is charged areawise. An exposure pattern is formed by the exposure subsystem on the surface of the charged photoreceptor, which is developed with image definition material. The image definition material pattern is transferred to the reimageable surface. The pattern is developed with ink. The inked image may be transferred to a substrate.

摘要翻译： 系统包括电润湿子系统，传输子系统，成像构件和着墨子系统。 电润湿子系统包括光响应感光体，充电机构，图像定义材料储存器，电荷擦除机构和曝光子系统，例如形成光栅输出扫描器（ROS）的光源和旋转多边形，其设置用于 通过图像定义材料储存器曝光感光体。 成像构件包括具有某些特性的可再成像表面，例如具有低表面能以促进油墨释放到基底上。 在操作中，感光体面积充电。 通过曝光子系统在带图像定义材料显影的带电感光体的表面上形成曝光图案。 图像定义材料图案被转移到可再成像的表面。 该图案是用墨水开发的。 着墨的图像可以被转印到基底上。

公开(公告)号：US08617667B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-31

申请号：US12764394

申请日：2010-04-21

申请人： Gregory J. Kovacs ,  Steven E. Ready ,  David K. Biegelsen ,  Lars E. Swartz ,  Christopher Paulson

发明人： Gregory J. Kovacs ,  Steven E. Ready ,  David K. Biegelsen ,  Lars E. Swartz ,  Christopher Paulson

IPC分类号： B05D3/06 ,  C23C14/28 ,  H05B6/00 ,  B41J2/01

CPC分类号： B05C5/001 ,  B41M7/0081 ,  B41M7/009

摘要： Methods of leveling ink on substrates and apparatuses useful in printing are provided. An exemplary embodiment of the methods includes irradiating ink disposed on a surface of a porous substrate with radiation emitted by at least one radiant energy source. The radiation heats the ink to at least a viscosity threshold temperature of the ink to allow the ink to flow laterally on the surface to produce leveling of the ink. The ink is heated sufficiently rapidly that heat transfer from the ink to the substrate is sufficiently small during the leveling that ink at the substrate interface is cooled to a temperature below the viscosity threshold temperature thereby preventing any significant ink permeation into the substrate.

公开(公告)号：US20130199387A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-08

申请号：US13366947

申请日：2012-02-06

申请人： David K. Biegelsen

发明人： David K. Biegelsen

IPC分类号： B41L23/02 ,  B41F1/18

CPC分类号： B41C1/10 ,  B41F7/00 ,  B41F7/24 ,  B41F7/32 ,  B41N3/08

摘要： In a variable data lithography system that employs a patterned dampening fluid layer for image formation, dampening fluid may be removed prior to image transfer to a substrate. Removed dampening fluid may be recovered and recycled to reduce operating expenses and environmental waste. A replacement fluid may be applied after inking and after removal of the dampening fluid. The replacement fluid preferentially occupies the regions previously occupied by dampening fluid, and may lubricate the transfer nip. Any replacement fluid and ink not transferred to the substrate upon printing may then be cleaned from the print image carrier prior to forming a new dampening fluid layer and subsequent pattern formation.

摘要翻译： 在使用用于图像形成的图案化润版液层的可变数据光刻系统中，在图像转印到基底之前可以去除阻尼流体。 可以回收和回收去除的润版液，以减少操作费用和环境浪费。 可以在着墨之后和去除润版液之后施加更换的流体。 替换流体优先占据先前被阻尼流体占据的区域，并且可以润滑转印辊隙。 然后在形成新的阻尼流体层和随后的图案形成之前，可以从印刷图像载体清洁任何在印刷时未转印到基材上的替换流体和油墨。

公开(公告)号：US20130161493A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-27

申请号：US13335732

申请日：2011-12-22

申请人： David K. Biegelsen

发明人： David K. Biegelsen

IPC分类号： G02F1/167 ,  G01J1/42

CPC分类号： G01J1/4204 ,  G02B26/026

摘要： Reflective systems include a reflective element secured to an optical element. The reflective element is a switchable reflective layer that is switched by an alignment mechanism electrically coupled to a controller that sends data instructing the alignment mechanism that various light conditions exist.

摘要翻译： 反射系统包括固定到光学元件的反射元件。 反射元件是可切换反射层，其通过电耦合到控制器的对准机构来切换，控制器发送指示对准机构的数据，该数据指示存在各种光条件。

公开(公告)号：US08312619B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-20

申请号：US12754254

申请日：2010-04-05

申请人： Eugene M. Chow ,  Jeng Ping Lu ,  Meng H. Lean ,  David K. Biegelsen

发明人： Eugene M. Chow ,  Jeng Ping Lu ,  Meng H. Lean ,  David K. Biegelsen

IPC分类号： B23P19/00

CPC分类号： B81C99/002 ,  H01L24/95 ,  H01L2224/95085 ,  H01L2224/95145 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/1461 ,  Y10T29/4913 ,  Y10T29/5313 ,  Y10T29/53174 ,  Y10T29/53178 ,  H01L2924/00

摘要： A xerographic micro-assembler system, method and apparatus that includes a sorting unit that is adapted to receive a plurality of micro-objects. The micro-objects can also be sorted and oriented on the sorting unit and then transferred to a substrate. The system, method and apparatus can also include a device for detecting errors in at least one of the micro-objects on the sorting unit and a protection means for preventing an improper micro-object from being transferred to the substrate. The system, method and apparatus can also include an organized micro-object feeder assembly that can transfer at least one of a plurality of micro-objects to the sorting unit or directly to the substrate.

公开(公告)号：US20120000386A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-05

申请号：US13234090

申请日：2011-09-15

申请人： David K. Biegelsen ,  David G. Duff ,  Lars E. Swartz ,  Ashish V. Pattekar

发明人： David K. Biegelsen ,  David G. Duff ,  Lars E. Swartz ,  Ashish V. Pattekar

IPC分类号： B41F33/00

CPC分类号： B65H29/12 ,  B41J3/60 ,  B41J13/076 ,  B65H27/00 ,  B65H2404/1115 ,  B65H2404/11221 ,  B65H2404/14 ,  B65H2404/521 ,  B65H2601/251 ,  B65H2801/06 ,  B65H2801/12 ,  Y10T74/1987

摘要： A transport system for cut sheet media has a first and second cylinder to form a nip, a support subsystem to transport edges of cut sheets having at least one image into and out of the nip, and an array of contact points on each cylinder to make contact with the cut sheets without marking the image. A wheel for a print medium transport system has an outer rim having a series of contact points, an inner hub supporting a means to accommodate a drive shaft, and an internal spring connecting the outer rim to the inner hub. A method of transporting cut sheets in a printing system forms a nip between at least one pair of cylinders, each cylinder having an array of contact points, guides a first edge of a cut sheet into the nip, and uses the arrays of contact points to transport the cut sheets through one of either a fusing or drying process.

摘要翻译： 用于切片介质的输送系统具有形成辊隙的第一和第二气缸，用于将具有至少一个图像的切割片材的边缘输送到辊隙中的支撑子系统，以及每个气缸上的接触点阵列，以使 与切割的纸张接触而不标记图像。 用于打印介质传送系统的轮具有具有一系列接触点的外轮缘，支撑用于容纳驱动轴的装置的内轮毂和将外轮缘连接到内轮毂的内弹簧。 在打印系统中传送切割片材的方法在至少一对圆柱体之间形成辊隙，每个圆柱体具有接触点阵列，将切割的片材的第一边缘引导到辊隙中，并且使用接触点阵列 通过熔化或干燥过程之一运输切片。

公开(公告)号：US20110149006A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：US12646180

申请日：2009-12-23

申请人： David K. Biegelsen ,  Steven A. Buhler ,  Scott A. Elrod ,  John S. Fitch ,  David K. Fork ,  Babur B. Hadimioglu ,  Richard Stearns

发明人： David K. Biegelsen ,  Steven A. Buhler ,  Scott A. Elrod ,  John S. Fitch ,  David K. Fork ,  Babur B. Hadimioglu ,  Richard Stearns

IPC分类号： B41J2/385

CPC分类号： B41J2/06

摘要： A fabricated structure for use with an associated marking device is provided. In one form, the fabricated structure includes a self-lifting spring finger having a nib for marking.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种与相关标记装置一起使用的制造结构。 在一种形式中，制造的结构包括具有用于标记的笔尖的自举弹簧手指。

公开(公告)号：US07890043B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-15

申请号：US11959406

申请日：2007-12-18

申请人： David K. Biegelsen ,  Ashish Pattekar ,  Armin R. Volkel ,  Lars-Erik Swartz

发明人： David K. Biegelsen ,  Ashish Pattekar ,  Armin R. Volkel ,  Lars-Erik Swartz

IPC分类号： G03G15/20

CPC分类号： G03G15/2003 ,  H05K1/189 ,  H05K3/32 ,  H05K2203/074 ,  H05K2203/1105

摘要： A non-atmospheric pressure vapor oven system that utilizes a controllable pressure zone to facilitate fast phase change heat transfer at any desired temperature to heat or cool flat substrates, and to level temperatures across different locations of the substrates. The system enables the use of a heat transfer fluid, such as water, without being limited to a particular temperature, such as the fluid's natural boiling point at atmospheric pressure. The system includes a vapor oven (hermetic enclosure) defining a pressure chamber having sealed entry and exit ports for transferring an object (e.g., a sheet of paper) with added material (e.g., toner) through the pressure chamber, and a pressure regulation apparatus for setting the saturation temperature (boiling point) of heat transfer fluid inside the vapor oven to an optimal heating/cooling temperature by selectively controlling the pressure inside the hermetic enclosure.

摘要翻译： 非大气压蒸气烘箱系统，其利用可控压力区域来促进在任何期望温度下的快速相变热传递以加热或冷却平坦的基板，以及跨越基板的不同位置的水平温度。 该系统能够使用诸如水的传热流体，而不限于特定温度，例如在大气压下的流体的天然沸点。 该系统包括蒸气烘箱（气密封壳），其限定具有密封入口和出口的压力室，用于通过压力室传送具有添加材料（例如调色剂）的物体（例如，一张纸）和压力调节装置 通过选择性地控制密封外壳内的压力，将蒸气烘箱内的传热流体的饱和温度（沸点）设定为最佳加热/冷却温度。

公开(公告)号：US07738805B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-15

申请号：US12035945

申请日：2008-02-22

申请人： Robert M. Lofthus ,  Kristine A. German ,  Donald M. Bott ,  John R. Andrews ,  David K. Biegelsen ,  Armin R. Volkel

发明人： Robert M. Lofthus ,  Kristine A. German ,  Donald M. Bott ,  John R. Andrews ,  David K. Biegelsen ,  Armin R. Volkel

IPC分类号： G03G15/20

CPC分类号： G03G15/2007

摘要： Methods and apparatus for performing addressable fusing and/or heating of a substrate undergoing xerographic processing are disclosed. The apparatus includes a fuser having an array of addressable heating elements in radiative communication with a substrate through a fuser roll or fuser belt. The array of addressable heating elements is operated to selectively heat portions of the substrate to achieve a desired effect on the substrate, such as changing its surface finish, or fusing unfused toner to the substrate. In the case of toner fusing, the array is operated such that substantially only an area covered by the unfused toner is heated. This eliminates the need for blanket fusing, and generally provides for greater flexibility in xerographically processing substrates. Apparatus and methods for performing two-sided selective fusing and/or heating are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于执行可进行定影和/或加热进行静电印刷处理的基板的方法和装置。 该设备包括具有可寻址加热元件的阵列的定影器，其通过定影辊或定影带与基底辐射连通。 操作可寻址加热元件的阵列以选择性地加热基底的部分以在基底上获得期望的效果，例如改变其表面光洁度，或将未熔合的调色剂熔合到基底上。 在调色剂定影的情况下，阵列的操作使得基本上只有被未熔融的调色剂覆盖的区域被加热。 这消除了对毯子熔合的需要，并且通常提供在色彩处理衬底中更大的灵活性。 还公开了用于进行双面选择性熔合和/或加热的设备和方法。

公开(公告)号：US07482729B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-27

申请号：US11959118

申请日：2007-12-18

申请人： David K. Biegelsen

发明人： David K. Biegelsen

IPC分类号： H02N1/00

CPC分类号： H04B11/00 ,  G01S15/325 ,  G01S15/66 ,  G10K15/02 ,  H04R2217/03

摘要： This invention provides methods and apparatus for focusing a hypersonic beam to control both a direction and depth of audible information delivery. Signals that are delivered to each of a plurality of hypersonic transducer elements are adjusted in phase so that transmitted hypersonic signals are focused at a focal point anywhere in space. The focal point of a focused hypersonic beam may be used to scan a space of interest when used in a receive mode in a pinging process. When objects are detected, a focused hypersonic beam may be used to deliver audible information substantially only to a neighborhood of the detected object.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了用于聚焦超音速波束以控制可听信息传送的方向和深度的方法和装置。 输送到多个超音速换能器元件中的每一个的信号被相位调节，使得所发射的超音速信号被聚焦在空间任何地方的焦点处。 聚焦超音速波束的焦点可用于在ping过程中以接收模式使用时扫描感兴趣的空间。 当检测到物体时，可以使用聚焦的超音速波束来基本上仅向被检测物体的邻域提供可听见的信息。