公开(公告)号：US08617667B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-31

申请号：US12764394

申请日：2010-04-21

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

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

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

CPC classification number: B05C5/001 ,  B41M7/0081 ,  B41M7/009

Abstract: 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：US20120000386A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-05

申请号：US13234090

申请日：2011-09-15

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

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

IPC: B41F33/00

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

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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：US20100183344A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-22

申请号：US12355423

申请日：2009-01-16

Applicant: DAVID K. BIEGELSEN ,  LARS E. SWARTZ

Inventor： DAVID K. BIEGELSEN ,  LARS E. SWARTZ

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/20 ,  G03G15/235 ,  G03G2215/2006

Abstract: An imaging system including an image transfer structure configured to transfer marking material to a first side of a substrate; a tacker configured to fix the marking material to the substrate; a path controller; a substrate inverter; and a fuser. The path controller is configured to switch the substrate between a first path towards the fuser and a second path extending through the substrate inverter and returning to the image transfer structure.

Abstract translation: 一种成像系统，包括被配置为将标记材料传送到基板的第一侧的图像转印结构; 配置成将所述标记材料固定到所述基底上的粘合剂; 路径控制器 基板反相器; 和定影器。 路径控制器被配置为在朝向定影器的第一路径和穿过基板反相器的第二路径之间切换基板并返回到图像传送结构。

公开(公告)号：US08360423B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-29

申请号：US13234084

申请日：2011-09-15

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

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

IPC: B65H5/02

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

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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：US20110261127A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-27

申请号：US12764394

申请日：2010-04-21

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

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

IPC: B41J2/01

CPC classification number: B05C5/001 ,  B41M7/0081 ,  B41M7/009

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 提供了对基板上的油墨进行调平的方法和用于印刷的设备。 所述方法的示例性实施例包括用由至少一个辐射能源发射的辐射照射设置在多孔基底的表面上的墨。 辐射将油墨加热至油墨的至少粘度阈值温度以允许油墨在表面上横向流动以产生油墨的流平。 油墨被充分加热，使得从油墨到基底的热传递在平整过程中足够小，使得在基底界面处的油墨冷却到低于粘度阈值温度的温度，从而防止任何显着的油墨渗透到基底中。

公开(公告)号：US06676106B2

公开(公告)日：2004-01-13

申请号：US09749431

申请日：2000-12-28

Applicant: Lars E. Swartz ,  David K. Biegelsen

Inventor： Lars E. Swartz ,  David K. Biegelsen

IPC: F16K3102

CPC classification number: F16K99/0001 ,  B32B27/08 ,  F15C5/00 ,  F16K99/0007 ,  F16K99/0015 ,  F16K99/0046 ,  F16K99/0051 ,  F16K2099/0074 ,  F16K2099/008 ,  Y10T428/24967 ,  Y10T428/31681

Abstract: A thin laminate film structure comprises a first metallic lamina formed on a surface of a first dielectric lamina and a third lamina formed on a surface of the first metallic lamina opposite the first dielectric lamina. Electrical and mechanical properties of the thin laminate film structure may be determined and/or optimized separately. The first metallic lamina and the first dielectric lamina may comprise aluminized mylar. The third lamina may or may not be made of a dielectric material. The thin laminate film structure may further comprise a second metallic lamina formed on a surface of the third lamina opposite the first metallic lamina and a second dielectric lamina formed on a surface of the second metallic lamina opposite the third lamina. In such a case, the thin laminate film structure allows dual-direction actuation of electrostatically and/or magnetically driven devices, such as microdevice valves, in which the thin laminate film structure may be employed.

Abstract translation: 薄层压膜结构包括形成在第一介电层的表面上的第一金属层和形成在与第一介电层相对的第一金属层的表面上的第三层。 可以单独地确定和/或优化薄层压膜结构的电气和机械性能。 第一金属层和第一电介质层可以包括镀铝聚酯薄膜。 第三层可以是或可以不由电介质材料制成。 薄层压膜结构还可以包括形成在与第一金属层相对的第三层的表面上的第二金属层和形成在与第三层相对的第二金属层的表面上的第二电介质层。 在这种情况下，薄的层叠膜结构允许双静磁和/或磁驱动装置（例如微型装置阀）的双向致动，其中可以采用薄层压膜结构。

公开(公告)号：US08606165B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-10

申请号：US12112848

申请日：2008-04-30

Applicant: Gregory J. Kovacs ,  Ashish Pattekar ,  David Biegelsen ,  Lars E. Swartz ,  Guerino G. Sacripante ,  T. Brian McAneney ,  Edward G. Zwartz

Inventor： Gregory J. Kovacs ,  Ashish Pattekar ,  David Biegelsen ,  Lars E. Swartz ,  Guerino G. Sacripante ,  T. Brian McAneney ,  Edward G. Zwartz

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2064 ,  G03G15/6591

Abstract: A system for heated gas fusing of toner on non-porous substrates is provided. The system uses (1) an extended fusing zone held at lower temperatures than needed for a roll nip or radiant fuser, and (2) a very low melt toner which can be fused at greatly reduced temperatures compared to conventional toners. In one form, the system is realized through (a) the use of heated gas as the low temperature extended zone fusing technology, and (b) the use of ultra-low melt (ULM) toner—which requires significantly reduced temperature compared to conventional toner. On non-porous packaging substrates the use of heated gas can limit the substrate temperature to 100° C.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在无孔基材上调色剂的加热气体熔合的系统。 该系统使用（1）在比辊压区或辐射定影器所需温度低的温度下保持的延伸熔化区，和（2）非常低的熔融调色剂，与传统的调色剂相比可以在极低的温度下熔化。 在一种形式中，该系统通过（a）使用加热气体作为低温延伸区域熔合技术来实现，和（b）使用超低熔体（ULM）调色剂，其需要与常规的相比需要显着降低的温度 墨粉 在无孔包装基材上，加热气体的使用可将基板温度限制在100℃。

公开(公告)号：US20120006655A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-12

申请号：US13234084

申请日：2011-09-15

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

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

IPC: B65H29/20 ,  F16F1/14

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

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US20090274499A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-05

申请号：US12112848

申请日：2008-04-30

Applicant: Gregory J. Kovacs ,  Ashish V. Pattekar ,  David Biegelsen ,  Lars E. Swartz ,  Guerino G. Sacripante ,  T. Brian McAneney ,  Edward G. Zwartz

Inventor： Gregory J. Kovacs ,  Ashish V. Pattekar ,  David Biegelsen ,  Lars E. Swartz ,  Guerino G. Sacripante ,  T. Brian McAneney ,  Edward G. Zwartz

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2064 ,  G03G15/6591

Abstract: A system for heated gas fusing of toner on non-porous substrates is provided. The system uses (1) an extended fusing zone held at lower temperatures than needed for a roll nip or radiant fuser, and (2) a very low melt toner which can be fused at greatly reduced temperatures compared to conventional toners. In one form, the system is realized through (a) the use of heated gas as the low temperature extended zone fusing technology, and (b) the use of ultra-low melt (ULM) toner—which requires significantly reduced temperature compared to conventional toner. On non-porous packaging substrates the use of heated gas can limit the substrate temperature to 100° C.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在无孔基材上调色剂的加热气体熔合的系统。 该系统使用（1）在比辊压区或辐射定影器所需温度低的温度下保持的延伸熔化区，和（2）非常低的熔融调色剂，与传统的调色剂相比可以在极低的温度下熔化。 在一种形式中，该系统通过（a）使用加热气体作为低温延伸区域熔合技术来实现，和（b）使用超低熔体（ULM）调色剂，其需要与常规的相比需要显着降低的温度 墨粉 在无孔包装基材上，加热气体的使用可将基板温度限制在100℃。

公开(公告)号：US20080150229A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-26

申请号：US11614370

申请日：2006-12-21

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

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

IPC: B65H29/20 ,  F16H13/00 ,  B65G47/00

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

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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。