公开(公告)号：US08375855B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-19

申请号：US12754768

申请日：2010-04-06

Applicant: Mark A Atwood ,  James J Spence

Inventor： Mark A Atwood ,  James J Spence

IPC: B41F35/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/652 ,  G03G15/237 ,  G03G21/0041

Abstract: This is a paper web transporting component that is useful in a duplexing system that uses a paper web to be imaged. The unit has an IOWA roller (backup roll) with an image sensor above it and a cleaning web structure below it. Since excess toner or ink in duplexing systems can adhere to the transport roll, the sensor will pick up these impurities when scanning the surface of the paper web. Therefore, these impurities must be removed from the transport roll or scanning for proper image registration will be adversely affected. The movement of the paper web causes the transport roll to rotate so that the sensor can scan the entire surface of the transport roll.

Abstract translation: 这是一种在使用纸幅进行成像的双工系统中有用的纸幅传送部件。 该单元有一个IOWA辊（支撑辊），图像传感器在其上方，清洁网状结构在其下方。 由于双面打印系统中的多余的调色剂或墨水可能粘附到传送辊上，所以当扫描纸幅表面时，传感器将拾取这些杂质。 因此，这些杂质必须从运输辊中取出，否则扫描适当的图像配准将受到不利影响。 纸幅的移动使得输送辊旋转，使得传感器可扫描传送辊的整个表面。

公开(公告)号：US08364072B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-29

申请号：US12211853

申请日：2008-09-17

Applicant: Henry T Bober ,  James J Spence

Inventor： Henry T Bober ,  James J Spence

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/238 ,  G03G2215/00021

Abstract: A tightly integrated parallel printer includes a reconfigurable media path module that has a baffle that accepts sheets from above at a 12 o'clock position when in a first configuration and accepts sheets from a 6 o'clock position when in a second configuration. The two configurations of the baffle are established to permit one common media entry transport to be mounted in either of two positions, each satisfying one of the desired configurations.

Abstract translation: 紧密集成的并行打印机包括可重配置介质路径模块，其具有挡板，当在第一配置中时，在12点钟位置从上方接收片材，并且当处于第二配置时从6点钟位置接收片材。 隔板的两种构造被建立成允许一个共同的介质输入传送装置安装在两个位置中的任一个中，每个位置满足期望的配置之一。

公开(公告)号：US07417654B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-26

申请号：US11192129

申请日：2005-07-29

Applicant: Todd K. Preston ,  Richard A. Kalb ,  James J Spence ,  Wayne Drinkwater ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Robert A. Pictor

Inventor： Todd K. Preston ,  Richard A. Kalb ,  James J Spence ,  Wayne Drinkwater ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Robert A. Pictor

IPC: G03G21/00

CPC classification number: B41J2/0057 ,  G03G15/0121 ,  G03G2215/0119

Abstract: Systems and methods of a multiple dispensing system may include an image carrier, and may include a plurality of substantially aligned developing units positioned to develop image information on the image carrier. Each developing unit may include only one ink container and only one developer housing. The systems and method may also include a first dispensing system positioned upstream in a sheet feed direction of the plurality of substantially aligned developing units. The first dispensing system may include a first ink container and a first developer housing. The first developer housing may be configured to receive first imaging media from the first ink container and second imaging media from at least one other ink supply source.

Abstract translation: 多分配系统的系统和方法可以包括图像载体，并且可以包括多个基本对准的显影单元，定位成在图像载体上显影图像信息。 每个显影单元可以仅包括一个墨水容器和仅一个显影剂外壳。 系统和方法还可以包括位于多个基本对齐的显影单元的纸张进给方向上游的第一分配系统。 第一分配系统可以包括第一墨水容器和第一显影剂外壳。 第一显影剂外壳可以被配置为从第一墨水容器和第二成像介质从至少一个其它墨水供应源接收第一成像介质。

公开(公告)号：US20080083726A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-10

申请号：US11535629

申请日：2006-09-27

Applicant: James J. Spence ,  David R. Kretschmann ,  David M. Thompson

Inventor： James J. Spence ,  David R. Kretschmann ,  David M. Thompson

IPC: F27B9/06

CPC classification number: G03G15/1695 ,  G03G2215/1671

Abstract: Embodiments herein include a media conditioning module for being connected between a media source supplying sheets of media and a printing device. The media conditioning module is adapted to remove moisture from the sheets of media received from the media source before the sheets of media are supplied to the printing device. The media conditioning module comprises a heater and a cooler. The heater has manifolds positioned to supply heated air to both sides of the sheets of media as the sheets of media pass through the media conditioning module. The cooler is positioned to supply non-heated air to both sides of the sheets of media as the sheets of media pass through the media conditioning module. The heater is positioned with respect to the cooler such that the sheets of media pass by the heater before the sheets of media pass by the cooler.

Abstract translation: 本文的实施例包括用于连接在提供纸张介质和打印装置的介质源之间的介质调节模块。 介质调节模块适用于在将介质片提供给打印装置之前从从介质源接收的介质纸张中去除湿气。 介质调节模块包括加热器和冷却器。 加热器具有歧管，定位成当介质片通过介质调节模块时将加热的空气供应到介质片的两侧。 冷却器定位成当介质片通过介质调节模块时，将非加热空气供应到介质片的两侧。 加热器相对于冷却器定位，使得在介质片通过冷却器之前，介质片通过加热器。

公开(公告)号：US07292804B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-06

申请号：US11167256

申请日：2005-06-28

Applicant: Todd K Preston ,  Richard A Kalb ,  James J Spence

Inventor： Todd K Preston ,  Richard A Kalb ,  James J Spence

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G21/16

CPC classification number: G03G21/185 ,  G03G2215/00544 ,  G03G2221/1684 ,  G03G2221/1869

Abstract: A printing system that receives an imaging media cartridge includes a rail and a dock to install the imaging media cartridge. The imaging media cartridge includes a housing that has pivots along an alignment axis substantially parallel to the rail. The imaging media cartridge further includes a roller that slides along the rail, the roller being disposed on the housing. The imaging media cartridge also includes a bracket disposed on the housing. To insert the bracket into the dock, the housing rotates on the pivots. To further adjust the position of the imaging media cartridge in the xerographic system, the housing rotates along at least one axis substantially orthogonal to the alignment axis. The rail includes a support beam and a flange. The roller includes at least a pair of wheel housings, each wheel housing having a pair of tandem wheels that glide along the rail. The tandem wheels face each other and glide along the flange and between the support beam. The imaging media cartridge includes a pair of magazines that contains the pivots, with the pair of magazines being disposed in the pair of wheel housings. The bracket includes at least one wheel to glide into the dock.

Abstract translation: 接收成像介质盒的打印系统包括轨道和坞站以安装成像介质盒。 成像介质盒包括具有基本上平行于轨道的对准轴线枢转的壳体。 成像介质盒还包括沿着轨道滑动的辊，辊设置在壳体上。 成像介质盒还包括设置在壳体上的支架。 要将支架插入底座，外壳将在枢轴上旋转。 为了进一步调整静电复印系统中的成像介质盒的位置，壳体沿着基本上垂直于对准轴线的至少一个轴线旋转。 轨道包括支撑梁和法兰。 滚子包括至少一对轮壳，每个轮壳具有沿轨道滑动的一对串联轮。 串联轮子彼此面对并沿着凸缘和支撑梁之间滑动。 成像介质盒包括一对包含枢轴的杂志，其中一对杂志设置在一对轮壳中。 支架包括至少一个滑轮进入码头。

公开(公告)号：US08419300B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-16

申请号：US12643156

申请日：2009-12-21

Applicant: James J. Spence ,  Matthew Ryan McLaughlin

Inventor： James J. Spence ,  Matthew Ryan McLaughlin

IPC: B65H23/188 ,  B41J2/01 ,  B41J15/04 ,  B41J2/07 ,  B41M7/00

CPC classification number: B41J11/007 ,  B41J15/06 ,  B41J15/16 ,  B65H23/0204 ,  B65H23/1888 ,  B65H23/26 ,  B65H23/32 ,  B65H2301/5143 ,  B65H2301/5144 ,  B65H2402/10 ,  B65H2404/1361 ,  B65H2404/1364 ,  B65H2404/1541 ,  B65H2515/30 ,  B65H2515/40 ,  B65H2801/12 ,  B65H2801/15 ,  B65H2220/03

Abstract: A modular roll bar assembly for use in a continuous web imaging device includes a plurality of roll bars and a support frame configured to operably support the plurality of roll bars such that the plurality of roll bars define a web path having a non-linear shape with an entrance end and an exit end. The entrance end is configured to receive a substantially continuous web of substrate material, and the plurality of roll bars is configured to guide the continuous web past the exit end. A load cell is operably coupled to the support frame and configured to generate a signal indicative of a down force applied to the support frame. A controller is operably coupled to the load cell to receive the signal and to correlate the down force applied to the support frame indicated by the signal to a tension measurement value for the continuous web.

Abstract translation: 用于连续幅材成像装置中的模块化滚动条组件包括多个滚动条和支撑框架，所述支撑框架被配置成可操作地支撑所述多个滚动条，使得所述多个滚子条限定具有非线性形状的幅材路径， 入口端和出口端。 入口端被配置为接收基本上连续的基材材料，并且多个辊条被配置成引导连续卷材超过出口端。 负载传感器可操作地耦合到支撑框架并且被配置为产生指示施加到支撑框架的向下的力的信号。 控制器可操作地耦合到测力传感器以接收信号并且将施加到由信号指示的支撑框架的向下的力与连续幅材的张力测量值相关联。

公开(公告)号：US08320816B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-27

申请号：US12211852

申请日：2008-09-17

Applicant: Henry T Bober ,  James J Spence

Inventor： Henry T Bober ,  James J Spence

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/234 ,  G03G15/238 ,  G03G2215/00021 ,  G03G2215/00438 ,  G03G2215/00586 ,  G03G2215/007

Abstract: An improved architecture for use in a tightly integrated serial or parallel printer includes an inverter module that comprises a straight pass-through media path, as well as, an invert path. This auxiliary ‘pass-through’ media path of the inverter allows a sheet to enter the inverter ‘backwards’ through the traditional duplex exit path and continue straight out the inverter into the media path of a downstream engine to receive an image thereon.

Abstract translation: 用于紧密集成的串行或并行打印机中的改进的架构包括逆变器模块，其包括直通式通道介质路径以及反向路径。 逆变器的这种辅助直通介质路径允许纸张通过传统的双工出口路径向后进入逆变器，并将逆变器直接引导到下游发动机的介质路径中以在其上接收图像。

公开(公告)号：US20110239881A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-06

申请号：US12754768

申请日：2010-04-06

Applicant: Mark A. ATWOOD ,  James J. SPENCE

Inventor： Mark A. ATWOOD ,  James J. SPENCE

IPC: B41F35/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/652 ,  G03G15/237 ,  G03G21/0041

Abstract: This is a paper web transporting component that is useful in a duplexing system that uses a paper web to be imaged. The unit has an IOWA roller (backup roll) with an image sensor above it and a cleaning web structure below it. Since excess toner or ink in duplexing systems can adhere to the transport roll, the sensor will pick up these impurities when scanning the surface of the paper web. Therefore, these impurities must be removed from the transport roll or scanning for proper image registration will be adversely affected. The movement of the paper web causes the transport roll to rotate so that the sensor can scan the entire surface of the transport roll.

Abstract translation: 这是一种在使用纸幅进行成像的双工系统中有用的纸幅传送部件。 该单元有一个IOWA辊（支撑辊），图像传感器在其上方，清洁网状结构在其下方。 由于双面打印系统中的多余的调色剂或墨水可能粘附到传送辊上，所以当扫描纸幅表面时，传感器将拾取这些杂质。 因此，这些杂质必须从运输辊中取出，否则扫描适当的图像配准将受到不利影响。 纸幅的移动使得输送辊旋转，使得传感器可扫描传送辊的整个表面。

公开(公告)号：US07738802B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-15

申请号：US11961568

申请日：2007-12-20

Applicant: James J. Spence ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Michael B. Monahan

Inventor： James J. Spence ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Michael B. Monahan

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/0142 ,  G03G2221/163

Abstract: A method and system for providing dynamic sensor positioning in a color image forming device. Movably mounted sensors are provided in color printers and color reproduction devices allowing for a single sensor to be utilized in a plurality of positions corresponding to a plurality of color control patches, resulting in reduced production and operating costs. In particular, a color xerographic device is provided with a movably mounted ESV that can be positioned substantially adjacent to a plurality of color control patches, thereby, allowing for a single ESV in a multi-color image forming device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在彩色图像形成装置中提供动态传感器定位的方法和系统。 可移动安装的传感器设置在彩色打印机和彩色再现装置中，允许将单个传感器用于对应于多个颜色控制贴片的多个位置，导致生产和操作成本降低。 特别地，彩色静电印刷设备设置有可移动安装的ESV，其可以基本上邻近多个颜色控制贴片定位，从而允许多色图像形成装置中的单个ESV。

公开(公告)号：US20080143042A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-19

申请号：US11639461

申请日：2006-12-15

Applicant: James J. Spence ,  Mark S. Amico

Inventor： James J. Spence ,  Mark S. Amico

IPC: B65H5/36 ,  B65H5/00

CPC classification number: B65H29/58 ,  B65H2220/09 ,  B65H2301/3125 ,  B65H2301/3331 ,  B65H2301/33312 ,  B65H2301/4482 ,  B65H2404/632 ,  B65H2801/06

Abstract: A media handling transport includes first and second device halves. Each of the device halves includes first, second and third body members, with the first end portion of the second body member disposed adjacent the first end portion of the first body member, the first end portion of the third body member disposed adjacent the second end portion of the first body member, and the second end portion of the third body member disposed adjacent the second end portion of the second body member. An inner body member defines a first media transport passageway with the second body member define, a second media transport passageway with the third body member, and a third media transport passageway with the first body member. The second end portions of the second and third body members define an abutting end of the device half, with the abutting end of the first device half disposed adjacent the abutting end of the second device half in an installed transport.

Abstract translation: 媒体处理传输包括第一和第二设备一半。 每个装置半部包括第一，第二和第三主体构件，其中第二主体构件的第一端部邻近第一主体构件的第一端部设置，第三主体构件的第一端部邻近第二端部设置 所述第一主体部件的所述部分和所述第三主体部件的与所述第二主体部件的所述第二端部部分相邻配置的所述第二端部。 内部本体构件限定第一介质输送通道，第二主体构件限定第二介质输送通道，具有第三主体构件的第二介质输送通道以及具有第一主体构件的第三介质输送通道。 第二和第三主体构件的第二端部限定了装置一半的邻接端，第一装置一半的邻接端在安装的运输工具中邻近第二装置一半的邻接端设置。