公开(公告)号：US06250749B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-26

申请号：US09616572

申请日：2000-07-14

Applicant: Eric A. Merz ,  Hiep H. Nguyen ,  Edward M. Carrese ,  Dennis M. Lengyel

Inventor： Eric A. Merz ,  Hiep H. Nguyen ,  Edward M. Carrese ,  Dennis M. Lengyel

IPC: B41J2175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17513 ,  B41J2/17503

Abstract: A fluid cartridge, such as a cartridge for filling with ink for use in ink jet printhead includes a housing enclosing a wick chamber, the housing including a top wall. The housing also includes an ink chamber. A fluid conduit connects the ink chamber and the wick chamber. The outer surface of the top wall of the housing is formed with a recess. A vent opening through the top wall of the wick chamber, at the recess, provides communication between the wick chamber and the recess. A covering over the top surface of the housing encloses the recess. An outlet opening through an outer wall other than the top wall of the wick chamber provides fluid communication for the ink to flow from the wick chamber. One end of an overflow tube is in fluid communication with the recess in the top wall of the housing. The other end of the overflow tube opens to the ambient environment at another point on the exterior of the housing near the outlet opening so that the potential “wet” spots on the exterior of the cartridge are in the same area.

Abstract translation: 诸如用于在喷墨打印头中使用的用于填充墨水的墨盒的流体墨盒包括封装墨芯室的外壳，该外壳包括顶壁。 壳体还包括墨水室。 流体导管连接油墨室和油室。 壳体的顶壁的外表面形成有凹部。 在凹槽处通过芯室的顶壁的通气口提供了芯室和凹槽之间的连通。 在壳体顶表面上的覆盖物包围凹槽。 通过除了芯室的顶壁之外的外壁的出口开口提供流体连通以使墨水从芯室流出。 溢流管的一端与壳体顶壁的凹槽流体连通。 溢流管的另一端在外壳附近的出口开口处的另外一点处打开至环境环境，使得墨盒外部的潜在“湿”点位于同一区域。

公开(公告)号：US06246776B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-12

申请号：US09233109

申请日：1999-01-19

Applicant: Eric A. Merz ,  Kamal G. Escalona ,  Charles M. Gardiner

Inventor： Eric A. Merz ,  Kamal G. Escalona ,  Charles M. Gardiner

IPC: G06K900

CPC classification number: G06K15/00 ,  G06K2215/0017

Abstract: An image recording media determination system is used with an imaging processing device and is operative for determining whether to form an image on a sheet of image recording media that is fed from a media source. The image recording media determination system includes a determination device and a controller device. The determination device determines whether the sheet of image recording media is compatible with the image processing device. The controller device which is in communication with the determination device permits forming the image on the sheet of image recording material by the image processing device when the determination device determines that the sheet of image recording media is compatible with the image processing device. The controller device also prohibits forming the image on the sheet of image recording media by the image processing device when the determination device determines that the sheet of image recording media is incompatible with the image processing device. A method for practicing the invention is also described.

Abstract translation: 图像记录介质确定系统与成像处理设备一起使用，并且可操作用于确定是否在从媒体源馈送的图像记录介质上形成图像。 图像记录介质确定系统包括确定装置和控制器装置。 确定装置确定图像记录介质是否与图像处理装置兼容。 与确定装置通信的控制器装置允许当确定装置确定图像记录介质片与图像处理装置兼容时，由图像处理装置在图像记录材料片上形成图像。 当确定装置确定图像记录介质片与图像处理装置不兼容时，控制器装置还禁止由图像处理装置在图像记录介质上形成图像。 还描述了实施本发明的方法。

公开(公告)号：US5177541A

公开(公告)日：1993-01-05

申请号：US755998

申请日：1991-09-06

Applicant: Vittorio Castelli ,  James R. Cassano ,  Richard M. Dastin ,  John E. Kosko ,  James D. Apolito ,  Kenneth G. Christy ,  Robert J. Tannascoli ,  Eric A. Merz ,  Richard J. Laws, Jr. ,  Roger Swanson

Inventor： Vittorio Castelli ,  James R. Cassano ,  Richard M. Dastin ,  John E. Kosko ,  James D. Apolito ,  Kenneth G. Christy ,  Robert J. Tannascoli ,  Eric A. Merz ,  Richard J. Laws, Jr. ,  Roger Swanson

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/16

CPC classification number: G03G15/6529 ,  G03G15/1655 ,  G03G2215/00945

Abstract: An apparatus which advances a sheet through a transfer zone and into registration with information developed on a moving member. The sheet is advanced to a position wherein a leading portion thereof is immediately ahead of the transfer zone relative to the forward direction of movement of the moving member and a trailing portion thereof is within the transfer zone. The leading portion of the sheet forms a presentation angle of 7-10 degrees with the horizontal. The trailing portion of the sheet is advanced through the transfer zone at a first velocity and the leading edge of the sheet is advanced in a region immediately ahead of the transfer zone at a second velocity, which is less than the first velocity, so as to create a buckle in the leading portion of the sheet positioned immediately ahead of the transfer zone relative to the forward direction of movement of the moving member. The buckle functions to eliminate relative velocity between the photoconductive belt and any portion of sheet within the transfer zone so as to substantially eliminate slip between the sheet and the photoconductive belt.

Abstract translation: 一种将片材推进通过转移区域并与移动构件上形成的信息对准的装置。 片材前进到其前导部分相对于移动构件的向前移动方向紧邻转移区域的位置，并且其后部位于转移区域内的位置。 片材的前导部分与水平面形成7-10度的呈现角度。 片材的后部以第一速度前进通过转移区，并且片材的前边缘以比第一速度小的第二速度在紧邻转印区域之前的区域中前进，以便 在相对于移动构件的向前移动方向定位在转移区域之前的片材的引导部分中产生带扣。 带扣的作用是消除感光带和转印区内片材的任何部分之间的相对速度，以便基本上消除纸和感光带之间的滑动。

公开(公告)号：US08246141B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-21

申请号：US11614143

申请日：2006-12-21

Applicant: Dwight J. Petruchik ,  Mario J. Ciminelli ,  James E. Vianco ,  Eric A. Merz ,  Steven J. Dietl ,  Steven L. Moore

Inventor： Dwight J. Petruchik ,  Mario J. Ciminelli ,  James E. Vianco ,  Eric A. Merz ,  Steven J. Dietl ,  Steven L. Moore

IPC: B41J29/38 ,  B41J2/015 ,  B41J2/14

CPC classification number: B41J29/38 ,  B41J2/14024 ,  B41J2/1752 ,  B41J2002/14362 ,  B41J2202/14 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: A marking assembly includes a substrate and a marking device. The substrate includes a first portion made from a first material including a plurality of alignment features, and a second portion made from a second material affixed to the first portion of the substrate. The marking device is affixed to the second portion of the substrate and aligned to the alignment features of the first portion of the substrate.

Abstract translation: 标记组件包括基底和标记装置。 衬底包括由包括多个对准特征的第一材料制成的第一部分和由固定到衬底的第一部分的第二材料制成的第二部分。 标记装置固定到基板的第二部分并与基板第一部分的对准特征对准。

公开(公告)号：US07261389B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-28

申请号：US10721221

申请日：2003-11-26

Applicant: Eric A. Merz ,  Roger G. Markham

Inventor： Eric A. Merz ,  Roger G. Markham

IPC: B41J29/377 ,  B41J23/00 ,  B41J25/304

CPC classification number: B41J29/377

Abstract: A thermally-conductive fluid ejector carriage device is used to dissipate heat from a thermal fluid ejector module in a fluid ejection device. The thermally-conductive fluid ejector carriage device is molded from a polymer, or a polymer material including at least one thermally-conductive filler material. The thermal fluid ejector module is brought into contact with the thermally-conducting polymer carriage to dissipate heat. The polymer can be a highly thermally-conductive polymer. A method of manufacturing the thermally-conductive polymer carriage includes molding the carriage at least partially from a polymer that includes thermally-conductive filler materials, and contacting the thermally-conducting polymer carriage with the fluid ejector module. A method for use of the thermally-conductive fluid ejector carriage device includes establishing a heat flow path from the fluid ejector module to ambient air through the thermally-conductive fluid ejector carriage device.

Abstract translation: 导热流体喷射器托架装置用于从流体喷射装置中的热流体喷射器模块散发热量。 导热流体喷射器托架装置由聚合物或包括至少一种导热填料的聚合物材料模制而成。 热流体喷射器模块与导热聚合物滑架接触以散热。 聚合物可以是高度导热的聚合物。 制造导热聚合物载体的方法包括至少部分地从包括导热填料的聚合物模塑托架，并使导热聚合物载体与流体喷射器模块接触。 使用导热流体喷射器托架装置的方法包括建立从流体喷射器模块通过导热流体喷射器托架装置到环境空气的热流路径。

公开(公告)号：US07048365B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-23

申请号：US10747396

申请日：2003-12-30

Applicant: Brian S. Hilton ,  Eric A. Merz

Inventor： Brian S. Hilton ,  Eric A. Merz

IPC: B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/195

CPC classification number: B41J2/17513

Abstract: A refillable fluid container system having a pressure control architecture in which persistent air bubbles are released from a capillary or foam fluid reservoir and are directed from an optical level sensing system in a liquid fluid reservoir.

Abstract translation: 一种具有压力控制结构的可再填充流体容器系统，其中持久性气泡从毛细管或泡沫流体储存器释放并且从液体流体储存器中的光学水平传感系统引导。

公开(公告)号：US07040728B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-09

申请号：US10455357

申请日：2003-06-06

Applicant: Eric A. Merz ,  Brian S. Hilton

Inventor： Eric A. Merz ,  Brian S. Hilton

IPC: B41J2/195

CPC classification number: B41J2/17566 ,  B41J2002/17573

Abstract: A fluid reservoir sensing system includes a pair of optical prisms that reflect light when a fluid level is below one of the pair of prisms. The pair of optical prisms includes a low prism usable to sense a low liquid level in the fluid reservoir, and a high prism usable to sense a high liquid level in the fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir sensing system optionally includes an emitter and a photosensor. The emitter projects light through at least one of the low prism to the low incident surface and the high prism to the high incident surface. The photosensor senses light reflected from the low prism while the liquid is below the low prism. The photosensor also senses light from the high prism while the liquid level is below the high prism.

Abstract translation: 流体储存器感测系统包括一对光学棱镜，当液位低于该对棱镜中的一个时，其反射光。 该对光学棱镜包括可用于感测流体储存器中的低液位的低棱镜，以及可用于感测流体储存器中的高液位的高棱镜。 流体储存器感测系统可选地包括发射器和光电传感器。 发射器通过低棱镜中的至少一个投射到低入射表面，将高棱镜投射到高入射表面。 当液体低于低棱镜时，光传感器感测从低棱镜反射的光。 光电传感器还感测来自高棱镜的光，而液面低于高棱镜。

公开(公告)号：US06663234B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-16

申请号：US10100251

申请日：2002-03-15

Applicant: Bryan J. Roof ,  Dennis M. Lengyel ,  Edward M. Carrese ,  David P. Breemes, Sr. ,  Louis F. Lavallee ,  Sara Reynolds ,  Hiep H. Nguyen ,  Eric A. Merz ,  Christopher S. Mullin

Inventor： Bryan J. Roof ,  Dennis M. Lengyel ,  Edward M. Carrese ,  David P. Breemes, Sr. ,  Louis F. Lavallee ,  Sara Reynolds ,  Hiep H. Nguyen ,  Eric A. Merz ,  Christopher S. Mullin

IPC: B41J2175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17556 ,  B41J2/17506 ,  B41J2/17513 ,  B41J2/17523

Abstract: A fluid cartridge for dispensing fluid, such as liquid ink for a drop on demand ink jet printer, includes a housing that encloses a capillary chamber, and has an outlet port through the one wall of the housing into the capillary chamber. Capillary material in the capillary chamber is arranged so that it has a higher density adjacent the outlet port than away from the outlet port, to enhance the flow of the fluid toward the outlet port. The interior of the capillary chamber is structured to provide greater compression to the capillary material around the outlet port, and provide stability to retain the variable compression of the capillary material.

公开(公告)号：US06527383B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-04

申请号：US09617486

申请日：2000-07-14

Applicant: Dennis M. Lengyel ,  Eric A. Merz ,  Edward M. Carrese ,  David P. Breemes ,  Hiep Nguyen

Inventor： Dennis M. Lengyel ,  Eric A. Merz ,  Edward M. Carrese ,  David P. Breemes ,  Hiep Nguyen

IPC: B41J219

CPC classification number: B41J2/17503 ,  B41J2/17513

Abstract: An ink tank which has an ink delivery port chamber and one or more free ink chambers is provided with free ink chamber ceiling heights which are lower than the ceiling height of the ink delivery port chamber to reduce the amount of air trapped in the ink tank when the ink tank is filled with ink, and to locate air trapped in the ink tank in the ink delivery port chamber.

Abstract translation: 具有墨水输送口腔和一个或多个自由墨水室的墨水盒设置有比墨水输送口腔室的天花板高度低的免费墨水室顶部高度，以减少在墨水盒中捕获的空气量 墨水罐中充满墨水，并且将墨水捕获在墨水输送口腔中的空气进行定位。

公开(公告)号：US06467869B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-22

申请号：US09905224

申请日：2001-07-13

Applicant: Eric A. Merz ,  Richard E. Butts ,  Craig Tiller

Inventor： Eric A. Merz ,  Richard E. Butts ,  Craig Tiller

IPC: B41J29393

CPC classification number: B41J2/17546 ,  B41J2/1752

Abstract: A printer determines the characteristics of the ink of the replaceble ink cartridge by set of ink cartridges. Each ink cartridge is formed of a housing and includes marks on the exterior surface of the housing. The marks on the cartridge housing are arranged so that the marks on the several ink cartridges collectively form a pattern of marks. The printer electronically scans the pattern of marks, and automatically produces an indication in accordance with the pattern of marks to identify the brand and/or type of ink contained in the set of cartridges, the ink capacity of the cartridges, as well as to verify that an appropriate combination of cartridges has been installed. Printer performance characteristics, such as expected print yield, can be determined based on the indication produced by scanning the pattern of marks.

Abstract translation: 打印机通过一组墨盒来确定更换墨盒的墨水的特性。 每个墨盒由壳体形成，并且在外壳的外表面上包括标记。 墨盒壳体上的标记布置成使得几个墨盒上的标记共同形成标记图案。 打印机电子地扫描标记图案，并根据标记图案自动产生指示，以识别该组墨盒中所含的墨水的品牌和/或类型，墨盒的墨水容量，以及验证 已安装适当的墨盒组合。 可以基于通过扫描标记图案产生的指示来确定打印机性能特性，例如期望的打印质量。