公开(公告)号：US08113646B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-14

申请号：US12400148

申请日：2009-03-09

申请人： Scott A. Elrod ,  Gerald A. Domoto ,  Eric J. Shrader ,  Gabriel Iftime

发明人： Scott A. Elrod ,  Gerald A. Domoto ,  Eric J. Shrader ,  Gabriel Iftime

IPC分类号： B41J2/01 ,  B41J29/38 ,  B41J3/00

CPC分类号： B41J3/546 ,  B41J2/4753 ,  B41J11/0015 ,  B41J11/485 ,  B41J13/0018 ,  B41J13/103

摘要： A printing system and method combine conventional print and reusable print media functionality in a shared stand-alone system to allow a user flexibility in deciding whether to print a temporary document or an archival permanent document. The system integrates and shares functionality to reduce manufacturing and operating costs, as well as to reduce the device's footprint. Commonality may include a common printhead shuttling mechanism (traversing carriage) and portions of the mechanism for moving paper. Pre-conditioning and printzone conditioning stations may also be shared to achieve precondition heating and/or erasing of media sheets prior to printing and maintaining of an elevated temperature during printing. In embodiments, separate feed trays are provided for each media sheet type.

摘要翻译： 打印系统和方法将常规打印和可重复使用的打印介质功能组合在共享独立系统中，以允许用户灵活地决定是否打印临时文档或归档永久文档。 该系统集成和共享功能，以降低制造和运营成本，并减少设备的占地面积。 共同点可以包括公共的打印头穿梭机构（横移滑架）和用于移动纸张的机构的部分。 也可以共享预处理和打印区域调节站，以便在打印期间在打印和维持升高的温度之前实现介质片材的预处理加热和/或擦除。 在实施例中，为每种介质片类型提供单独的进料盘。

公开(公告)号：US07907859B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-15

申请号：US12391652

申请日：2009-02-24

申请人： Faming Li ,  Eric Scott Hamby ,  Eric M. Gross ,  Eric J. Shrader

发明人： Faming Li ,  Eric Scott Hamby ,  Eric M. Gross ,  Eric J. Shrader

IPC分类号： G03G15/20

CPC分类号： G03G15/5062 ,  G03G15/2064 ,  G03G2215/00531 ,  G03G2215/00569

摘要： A method and apparatus for automatically adjusting nip width based on a scanned nip print image on ultraviolet (UV)-sensitive media in an image production device is disclosed. The method may include receiving a signal to generate a nip print, automatically inserting a sheet of UV-sensitive media into a fuser nip in the image production device, pausing the sheet of UV-sensitive media in the fuser nip for a predetermined time period, illuminating the UV-sensitive media with ultraviolet light to generate a nip print, scanning the generated nip print, determining if a nip width adjustment is required based on the scanned nip print, and if it is determined that a nip width adjustment is required based on the scanned nip print, adjusting the nip width using a nip width adjustment device.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于在图像生产设备中的紫外（UV）敏感介质上基于扫描的压区印刷图像自动调节压区宽度的方法和装置。 该方法可以包括接收信号以产生压区印刷，自动地将一片UV敏感介质插入到图像产生装置中的定影辊隙中，在预定时间段内暂停定影辊隙中的UV敏感介质片， 用紫外线照射UV敏感介质以产生压区印刷，扫描所产生的压区印迹，基于扫描的压区印刷确定是否需要压区宽度调整，以及如果确定需要基于 扫描的压区打印，使用压区宽度调节装置调节压区宽度。

公开(公告)号：US07852366B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-14

申请号：US11762327

申请日：2007-06-13

申请人： Gabriel Iftime ,  Eric J. Shrader ,  Peter M. Kazmaier ,  Paul F. Smith ,  Hadi K. Mahabadi

发明人： Gabriel Iftime ,  Eric J. Shrader ,  Peter M. Kazmaier ,  Paul F. Smith ,  Hadi K. Mahabadi

IPC分类号： B41J15/10 ,  B41J29/16 ,  B41J2/435

CPC分类号： G03G7/006 ,  G03G7/0006

摘要： A system and a method print one or more images to one or more reimageable documents, wherein the one or more representative of at least a portion of a digital file. The method includes a connecting a portable printer to a computing device. Moreover, the method includes emitting ultraviolet light from a light source, wherein an imaging layer of the reimageable document is imagable by ultraviolet light, wherein ultraviolet light forms a color contrast on the imaging layer that defines an image representative of at least a portion of the digital file.

摘要翻译： 系统和方法将一个或多个图像打印到一个或多个可再成像文档，其中数字文件的至少一部分的一个或多个代表。 该方法包括将便携式打印机连接到计算设备。 此外，该方法包括从光源发射紫外光，其中可再成像文件的成像层通过紫外光成像，其中紫外光在成像层上形成代表至少部分的图像的图像的颜色对比度 数字文件。

公开(公告)号：US20100225722A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-09

申请号：US12400148

申请日：2009-03-09

申请人： Scott A. Elrod ,  Gerald A. Domoto ,  Eric J. Shrader ,  Gabriel Iftime

发明人： Scott A. Elrod ,  Gerald A. Domoto ,  Eric J. Shrader ,  Gabriel Iftime

IPC分类号： B41J2/01

CPC分类号： B41J3/546 ,  B41J2/4753 ,  B41J11/0015 ,  B41J11/485 ,  B41J13/0018 ,  B41J13/103

摘要： A printing system and method combine conventional print and reusable print media functionality in a shared stand-alone system to allow a user flexibility in deciding whether to print a temporary document or an archival permanent document. The system integrates and shares functionality to reduce manufacturing and operating costs, as well as to reduce the device's footprint. Commonality may include a common printhead shuttling mechanism (traversing carriage) and portions of the mechanism for moving paper. Pre-conditioning and printzone conditioning stations may also be shared to achieve precondition heating and/or erasing of media sheets prior to printing and maintaining of an elevated temperature during printing. In embodiments, separate feed trays are provided for each media sheet type.

摘要翻译： 打印系统和方法将常规打印和可重复使用的打印介质功能组合在共享独立系统中，以允许用户灵活地决定是否打印临时文档或归档永久文档。 该系统集成和共享功能，以降低制造和运营成本，并减少设备的占地面积。 共同点可以包括公共的打印头穿梭机构（横移滑架）和用于移动纸张的机构的部分。 也可以共享预处理和打印区域调节站，以便在打印期间在打印和维持升高的温度之前实现介质片材的预处理加热和/或擦除。 在实施例中，为每种介质片类型提供单独的进料盘。

公开(公告)号：US07645560B1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-12

申请号：US12206136

申请日：2008-09-08

申请人： Gabriel Iftime ,  Gerald A. Domoto ,  Tyler B. Norsten ,  Kentaro Morimitsu ,  Paul F. Smith ,  Peter M. Kazmaier ,  Gaetano J. Lavigne ,  Eric J. Shrader ,  Stephan V. Drappel

发明人： Gabriel Iftime ,  Gerald A. Domoto ,  Tyler B. Norsten ,  Kentaro Morimitsu ,  Paul F. Smith ,  Peter M. Kazmaier ,  Gaetano J. Lavigne ,  Eric J. Shrader ,  Stephan V. Drappel

IPC分类号： G03F7/00 ,  G03F7/004

CPC分类号： B41M5/282 ,  B41M5/267 ,  B41M5/284 ,  B41M5/287 ,  G03C1/73 ,  Y10S430/146 ,  Y10S430/163

摘要： An image forming medium includes a substrate, and an imaging layer coated on or impregnated into the substrate, wherein the imaging layer includes an imaging composition including a photochromic or photochromic-thermochromic material and an infrared absorbent dissolved or dispersed in a solvent or polymeric binder; wherein the infrared absorber absorbs infrared light of a wavelength in a range from about 730 nm to about 1500 nm; and wherein the imaging composition is imageable by light of a first wavelength and erasable in a short time period by a combination of infrared radiation and light of a second wavelength and exhibits a reversible transition between a colorless and a colored state.

摘要翻译： 图像形成介质包括基底和涂覆在基底上或浸渍在基底中的成像层，其中所述成像层包括成像组合物，所述成像组合物包括溶解或分散在溶剂或聚合物粘合剂中的光致变色或光致变色 - 热变色材料和红外吸收剂; 其中所述红外线吸收剂吸收波长在约730nm至约1500nm范围内的红外光; 并且其中所述成像组合物可通过第一波长的光成像，并且通过红外辐射和第二波长的光的组合在短时间段内可擦除，并且在无色和着色状态之间呈现可逆转变。

公开(公告)号：US20080241712A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US11731689

申请日：2007-03-30

申请人： Scott Jong Ho Limb ,  Eric J. Shrader ,  Uma Srinivasan

发明人： Scott Jong Ho Limb ,  Eric J. Shrader ,  Uma Srinivasan

IPC分类号： G03F1/00

CPC分类号： G03F7/2018 ,  H05K3/0023 ,  H05K3/0082 ,  H05K3/28 ,  H05K2203/0551

摘要： The presently described embodiments use a printing process, e.g. a wax printing technique, to pattern a mask layer (such as a soldermask layer) of, for example, a printed circuit. Substantially all other conventional processes in developing soldermask and exposure processes can be maintained. According to the presently described embodiments, each printed circuit will have a unique pattern that matches uniform and non-uniform runout. In one form, the pattern is comprised of wax single drops having a specified gap to make the process transparent to the current industry practice. Furthermore, the single drops can be used for both large and small areas without any development time differences. In at least one form, the wax pattern and the soldermask in the gap are removed during development.

摘要翻译： 目前描述的实施例使用打印过程，例如。 蜡印刷技术，用于对例如印刷电路的掩模层（例如焊接掩模层）进行图案化。 可以维持开发焊接掩模和曝光工艺中的所有其他常规工艺。 根据目前描述的实施例，每个印刷电路将具有匹配均匀和非均匀跳动的独特图案。 在一种形式中，图案由具有特定间隙的蜡单滴组成，以使得该过程对于当前行业实践是透明的。 此外，单滴可以用于大小区域而没有任何显影时间差。 在至少一种形式中，间隙中的蜡图案和焊接掩模在显影期间被去除。

公开(公告)号：US07357978B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-15

申请号：US10739614

申请日：2003-12-18

申请人： Gregory P. Schmitz ,  Michael B. Heaney ,  Eric J. Shrader

发明人： Gregory P. Schmitz ,  Michael B. Heaney ,  Eric J. Shrader

IPC分类号： B32B5/16

CPC分类号： G02B26/026 ,  B32B27/08 ,  Y10T428/25 ,  Y10T428/254

摘要： The present exemplary embodiment relates to the use of electronic display materials for electric paper applications. It utilizes an elastomeric ground plane to render electric paper applications more flexible than has been heretofore realized. In other forms, all layers of the electric paper are formed with elastomeric material to provide further flexibility and stretchability.

摘要翻译： 本示例性实施例涉及电子显示材料在电纸应用中的应用。 它利用弹性体接地平面使电纸应用比迄今为止实现的更加灵活。 在其他形式中，电纸的所有层都由弹性体材料形成，以提供进一步的柔性和拉伸性。

公开(公告)号：US07244377B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-17

申请号：US11255902

申请日：2005-10-21

申请人： Eric J. Shrader

发明人： Eric J. Shrader

IPC分类号： B29B9/10

CPC分类号： B01J2/18

摘要： A method and apparatus for the improved formation of beads or particles. The apparatus comprises a spinning disk including a vibration inducing material. Said vibration inducing material excites the liquid material as it proceeds towards the outer perimeter of said spinning disk, controlling the droplet break-off frequency.

摘要翻译： 用于改善珠粒或颗粒形成的方法和装置。 该装置包括一个包括振动材料的旋转盘。 所述振动诱导材料在朝向所述旋转盘的外周边方向激发液体材料，从而控制液滴的断裂频率。

公开(公告)号：US06930817B2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-16

申请号：US10423752

申请日：2003-04-25

申请人： Uma Srinivasan ,  Eric J. Shrader

发明人： Uma Srinivasan ,  Eric J. Shrader

IPC分类号： G02B26/02 ,  G02B5/18 ,  G02B6/26 ,  G02B26/00

CPC分类号： G02B6/266 ,  G02B5/1828 ,  G02B5/1861

摘要： A variable modulator assembly includes an active layer. A deformable layer is in operational contact to a first surface of the active layer, and an electrode configuration consisting of a plurality of electrodes is in operational contact to a second surface of the active layer. A controller is configured to selectively apply a variable signal to the selected electrodes of the electrode configuration. Application of the variable signal causes the deformable layer to reconfigure to an alternated shape having distinct peaks and valleys. The distance between the peaks and valleys being determined by the value of the applied variable signal.In an optical modulating method, a variable modulator assembly is positioned to receive light at the deformable layer from a light source. Activation of an electrode configuration by the controller generates a variable signal, causing electrostatic charges to deform the deformable layer into a pattern corresponding to the activated electrodes.

摘要翻译： 可变调制器组件包括有源层。 可变形层与有源层的第一表面工作接触，并且由多个电极构成的电极配置与活性层的第二表面操作接触。 控制器被配置为选择性地将可变信号施加到所选择的电极配置的电极。 可变信号的应用使可变形层重新配置成具有不同峰和谷的交替形状。 峰值和谷之间的距离由施加的可变信号的值决定。 在光学调制方法中，可变调制器组件被定位成从光源接收可变形层处的光。 由控制器激活电极配置产生可变信号，导致静电电荷使可变形层变形成对应于活化电极的图案。

公开(公告)号：US06773160B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-10

申请号：US09847857

申请日：2001-05-01

申请人： Wayne Evans ,  H. Keith Nishihara ,  Brian P. Wilfley ,  Douglas A. Reim ,  William F. Witt ,  Sung Kim ,  Ron Smith ,  Perry Anderson ,  Heather Klaubert ,  Gary Cantu ,  James Olef Jensen ,  Eric J. Shrader

发明人： Wayne Evans ,  H. Keith Nishihara ,  Brian P. Wilfley ,  Douglas A. Reim ,  William F. Witt ,  Sung Kim ,  Ron Smith ,  Perry Anderson ,  Heather Klaubert ,  Gary Cantu ,  James Olef Jensen ,  Eric J. Shrader

IPC分类号： G03B4100

CPC分类号： G01T1/2014 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01T1/2016

摘要： A combined imaging plate scanning and erasing system, comprising: (a) a housing; (b) an imaging plate cassette infeed assembly positioned within the housing, the maging plate cassette infeed assembly comprising: (i) a mechanism to pull an imaging plate cassette into the housing; (ii) a mechanism to open the imaging plate cassette; and (iii) a mechanism to remove an imaging plate from the cassette; (c) a scanner positioned within the housing; (d) a curved path erasing assembly positioned between the imaging plate infeed assembly and the scanner; and (e) an imaging plate transportation assembly to move the imaging plate back and forth in a path extending from the imaging plate cassette, past the erasing assembly and through a scan area adjacent to the scanner.

摘要翻译： 一种组合成像板扫描和擦除系统，包括：（a）壳体; （b）定位在所述壳体内的成像板盒进给组件，所述拾取板盒进给组件包括：（i）将成像板盒拉入所述壳体的机构; （ii）打开成像板盒的机构; 和（iii）从盒中取出成像板的机构; （c）位于所述壳体内的扫描仪; （d）位于成像板进给组件和扫描仪之间的弯曲路径擦除组件; 和（e）成像板传送组件，用于在从成像板盒延伸的路径中来回移动成像板，经过擦除组件并且穿过与扫描仪相邻的扫描区域。