公开(公告)号：US20120189370A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-26

申请号：US13012806

申请日：2011-01-25

申请人： LAURENCE S. BARKER ,  RICHARD J. MILILLO ,  DAVID P. VAN BORTEL ,  PIOTR SOKOLOWSKI ,  ROGER LEIGHTON ,  JASON M. LeFEVRE ,  JENNIFER J. REA

发明人： LAURENCE S. BARKER ,  RICHARD J. MILILLO ,  DAVID P. VAN BORTEL ,  PIOTR SOKOLOWSKI ,  ROGER LEIGHTON ,  JASON M. LeFEVRE ,  JENNIFER J. REA

IPC分类号： B41J15/04

CPC分类号： B41J11/002

摘要： A system for protecting media in an image-forming device. The system includes a heating element for heating the media, and a media path adjacent to the heating element. The media is transported in the image-forming device along the media path. The system also includes a barrier assembly having one or more non-flammable restraint threads and a spring-tensioned positioner. The restraint threads are mounted between the heating element and the media path, and the spring-tensioned positioner assembly maintains the restraint thread in a fixed position.

摘要翻译： 一种用于保护图像形成装置中的介质的系统。 该系统包括用于加热介质的加热元件和与加热元件相邻的介质路径。 介质沿着介质路径在图像形成装置中传送。 该系统还包括具有一个或多个不可燃约束线和弹簧张紧定位器的阻挡组件。 约束螺纹安装在加热元件和介质路径之间，并且弹簧张紧的定位器组件将约束线保持在固定位置。

公开(公告)号：US08079696B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-20

申请号：US12507958

申请日：2009-07-23

申请人： Roger Leighton

发明人： Roger Leighton

IPC分类号： C09D11/00

CPC分类号： C09D11/34

摘要： A particulate composition of solid phase change ink includes sub-granular size pastilles composed of at least a salt, an ink vehicle compound, a viscosity modifying amide compound and a colorant, and each sub-granular size pastille of the particulate composition is at most the size of very coarse sand, and has a diameter of at most 2 mm on the Wentworth-Udden particle-sizing scale for increasing a melting rate thereof at a melting temperature of the solid phase change ink.

摘要翻译： 固相变油墨的颗粒组合物包括由至少一种盐，油墨载体化合物，粘度改性酰胺化合物和着色剂组成的亚颗粒尺寸的锭剂，并且颗粒组合物的每个亚颗粒尺寸的糊状物最多为 Wentworth-Udden颗粒尺寸上具有至多2mm的直径，以增加其在固相变油墨的熔化温度下的熔融速度。

公开(公告)号：US20110273521A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-10

申请号：US12775844

申请日：2010-05-07

申请人： Roger Leighton ,  Michael Fredrick Leo ,  Nathan Eymard Smith ,  David Peter Lomenzo ,  Vincent M. Williams ,  Patrick James Walker

发明人： Roger Leighton ,  Michael Fredrick Leo ,  Nathan Eymard Smith ,  David Peter Lomenzo ,  Vincent M. Williams ,  Patrick James Walker

IPC分类号： B41J2/175

CPC分类号： B41J2/17593

摘要： A system and method is provide for delivering molten ink to a printing mechanism including receiving molten ink in a receiving reservoir, and alternating which of a plurality of reservoirs is opened to the receiving reservoir to receive molten ink while at least one other of the plurality of reservoirs is opened to dispense molten ink to the printing mechanism, in response to the level of ink in a reservoir dispensing molten ink to the printing mechanism.

摘要翻译： 提供一种系统和方法，用于将熔融油墨输送到打印机构，包括在接收容器中接收熔融油墨，并且将多个储存器中的哪一个开放到接收容器以接收熔融油墨，同时多个 打开储存器，以响应于将熔融墨水分配给打印机构的储存器中的墨水量而将熔融墨水分配到打印机构。

公开(公告)号：US07971979B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-05

申请号：US12121003

申请日：2008-05-15

申请人： Roger Leighton

发明人： Roger Leighton

IPC分类号： B41J2/175

CPC分类号： B41J2/17593 ,  B41J2/17503 ,  G03G15/0872 ,  G03G15/0884

摘要： An image producing machine including (a) an imaging member having a surface; (b) a printhead for forming an image onto the imaging surface; (c) a substrate supply system for feeding substrates to receive the formed image; and (d) a static eliminating container that includes a closed end; an open end; at least one cylindrical member having an interior surface defining a chamber for containing a quantity of solid phase-change ink pastilles. The static eliminating apparatus includes (i) a conductive interior portion for contacting the quantity of solid phase change ink pastilles being contained and moved therein; (ii) a groundable conductive exterior portion; and (iii) a conductive connector for connecting the conductive interior portion to the groundable conductive exterior portion, thereby enabling dissipation of static build up from frictionally moving the quantity of solid phase-change ink pastilles within the interior chamber.

摘要翻译： 一种图像产生机，包括：（a）具有表面的成像构件; （b）用于在成像表面上形成图像的打印头; （c）用于馈送基板以接收形成的图像的基板供给系统; 和（d）包括封闭端的静电消除容器; 开放的 至少一个圆柱形构件具有内表面，该内表面限定用于容纳一定量的固相变墨水锭剂的腔室。 静电消除装置包括：（i）导电内部部分，用于接触容纳和移动的固体相变墨水锭剂的量; （ii）可接地的导电外部部分; 以及（iii）导电连接器，用于将导电内部部分连接到可接地的导电外部部分，从而能够消除静电积聚，从而将固体相变墨水锭剂的数量摩擦移动到内部室内。

公开(公告)号：US06905201B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-14

申请号：US10320819

申请日：2002-12-16

申请人： Roger Leighton

发明人： Roger Leighton

IPC分类号： B41J2/175 ,  G01D11/00

CPC分类号： B41J2/17593

摘要： A solid phase change ink melter assembly is provided in a phase change ink image producing machine. The solid phase change ink melter assembly includes (a) a melter housing having walls defining a melting chamber; and (b) a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heating device mounted within the melting chamber for heating and melting solid pieces of phase change ink into melted molten liquid ink.

摘要翻译： 在相变油墨图像生成机中设置有固相变墨浆组件。 固相变墨器组件包括（a）具有限定熔化室的壁的熔化器壳体; 和（b）安装在熔化室内的正温度系数（PTC）加热装置，用于将固体相变油墨加热熔化成熔融的熔融液体油墨。

公开(公告)号：US06764160B1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-20

申请号：US10320826

申请日：2002-12-16

申请人： Scott J. Phillips ,  Elliott A. Eklund ,  Roger Leighton ,  John Murphy ,  Ronald L. Nichols ,  Donald J. Drake ,  Antonio L. Williams

发明人： Scott J. Phillips ,  Elliott A. Eklund ,  Roger Leighton ,  John Murphy ,  Ronald L. Nichols ,  Donald J. Drake ,  Antonio L. Williams

IPC分类号： B41J2165

CPC分类号： B41J2/16588 ,  B41J2/16523 ,  B41J2/17593 ,  B41J2002/1742

摘要： A printhead interposing maintenance method and apparatus are provided for maintaining a printhead assembly within a relatively tight space in an image producing machine. The printhead interposing maintenance apparatus for the method includes (a) at least a first home position adjacent a first side of four sides of an operating zone between a printhead assembly and an imaging surface in the image producing machine; (b) a first moving device for moving the printhead assembly from a printing first position adjacent the imaging surface to a maintaining second position spaced further away from the printing first position; (c) a maintenance apparatus movably supported for movement along an maintenance path interposed between the imaging surface and the printhead assembly; (d) a second moving device for moving the maintenance apparatus for contacting and maintaining the printhead assembly, and along the maintenance path from the at least first home position to a resting position adjacent a second side and opposite the first side of the four sides of the operating zone; and (e) a third moving device for moving the printhead assembly back from the maintaining second position to the printing first position.

摘要翻译： 提供一种打印头插入维护方法和装置，用于将打印头组件保持在图像生成机器的相对紧密的空间内。 用于该方法的打印头插入维护装置包括：（a）至少第一起始位置，邻近图像生成机器中的打印头组件和成像表面之间的操作区域的四边的第一侧; （b）第一移动装置，用于将打印头组件从邻近成像表面的打印第一位置移动到距印刷第一位置更远的保持第二位置; （c）可移动地支撑的维护装置，用于沿着插入在所述成像表面和所述打印头组件之间的维护路径移动; （d）第二移动装置，用于移动用于接触和保持打印头组件的维护装置，并且沿着维护路径从至少第一起始位置到邻近第二侧的相对于第四侧的第二侧的第二侧的静止位置 操作区; 和（e）第三移动装置，用于将打印头组件从维持第二位置移动到打印第一位置。

公开(公告)号：US08449093B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-28

申请号：US13488525

申请日：2012-06-05

申请人： Nathan Eymard Smith ,  Roger Leighton ,  Michael Fredrick Leo ,  Robert Tuchrelo ,  Patrick James Walker ,  David Peter Lomenzo

发明人： Nathan Eymard Smith ,  Roger Leighton ,  Michael Fredrick Leo ,  Robert Tuchrelo ,  Patrick James Walker ,  David Peter Lomenzo

IPC分类号： B41J2/175

CPC分类号： B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/17593

摘要： A solid phase change ink melter assembly in a phase change ink image producing machine includes an array of a plurality of spaced apart fins, the array defining a top face for receiving the solid pieces of phase change ink, a bottom face for discharging melted ink, and opposite melter surfaces for melting the solid pieces in contact therewith. The assembly further including a number of heat transfer devices extending through and in heat transfer contact with the plurality of fins, the heat transfer devices including a heating element for heating the device. The bottom edge of the fins defines a plurality of apexes which serve as drip points for molten phase change ink.

摘要翻译： 相变油墨图像生成机中的固相变墨器组件包括多个间隔开的散热片的阵列，所述阵列限定用于接收固体相变墨的顶面，用于排出熔融墨的底面， 和相对的熔化器表面，用于熔化与其接触的固体块。 所述组件还包括多个传热装置，所述多个传热装置延伸穿过并与所述多个翅片热传导接触，所述传热装置包括用于加热所述装置的加热元件。 翅片的底部边缘限定多个顶点，其用作熔融相变油墨的滴点。

公开(公告)号：US20120242764A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-27

申请号：US13488525

申请日：2012-06-05

申请人： Nathan Eymard Smith ,  Roger Leighton ,  Michael Fredrick Leo ,  Robert Tuchrelo ,  Patrick James Walker ,  David Peter Lomenzo

发明人： Nathan Eymard Smith ,  Roger Leighton ,  Michael Fredrick Leo ,  Robert Tuchrelo ,  Patrick James Walker ,  David Peter Lomenzo

IPC分类号： B41J2/175

CPC分类号： B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/17593

摘要： A solid phase change ink melter assembly in a phase change ink image producing machine comprises an array of a plurality of spaced apart fins, the array defining a top face for receiving the solid pieces of phase change ink, a bottom face for discharging melted ink, and opposite melter surfaces for melting the solid pieces in contact therewith. The assembly further comprises a number of heat transfer devices extending through and in heat transfer contact with the plurality of fins, the heat transfer devices including a heating element for heating the device. The bottom edge of the fins defines a plurality of apexes which serve as drip points for molten phase change ink.

摘要翻译： 相变油墨图像生成机中的固相变色墨粉组件包括多个间隔开的翅片的阵列，所述阵列限定用于接收固体相变墨的顶面，用于排出熔融墨的底面， 和相对的熔化器表面，用于熔化与其接触的固体块。 组件还包括多个传热装置，其延伸穿过并与多个翅片传热接触，传热装置包括用于加热该装置的加热元件。 翅片的底部边缘限定多个顶点，其用作熔融相变油墨的滴点。

公开(公告)号：US07798587B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-21

申请号：US12372294

申请日：2009-02-17

申请人： Howard Mizes ,  R. Enrique Viturro ,  Kenneth R. Ossman ,  Roger Leighton

发明人： Howard Mizes ,  R. Enrique Viturro ,  Kenneth R. Ossman ,  Roger Leighton

IPC分类号： B41J25/308

CPC分类号： B41J3/543 ,  B41J15/04

摘要： A system and method for controlling the cross-process position of ink print heads including identifying a first roll error frequency related to a circumference of a first roll, identifying a first roll error phase with respect to a reference location along a process path, identifying a first roll error amplitude of cross-process motion, identifying a second roll error frequency related to a circumference of a second roll, identifying a second roll error phase with respect to the reference location, identifying a second roll error amplitude of cross-process motion, and controlling the cross-process position of a first and second print head based upon the identified first roll error frequency, first roll error phase, first roll error amplitude, second roll error frequency, second roll error phase, and second roll error amplitude, wherein the first print head is axially spaced apart from the second print head along the process direction.

摘要翻译： 一种用于控制墨水打印头的交叉处理位置的系统和方法，包括识别与第一卷的圆周相关的第一卷错误频率，相对于沿着处理路径的参考位置识别第一卷错误相位， 确定交叉过程运动的第一辊误差幅度，识别与第二辊的圆周相关的第二辊误差频率，识别相对于参考位置的第二辊错误相位，识别交叉过程运动的第二辊误差幅度， 以及基于所识别的第一辊错误频率，第一辊错误相位，第一辊误差振幅，第二辊误差频率，第二辊误差相位和第二辊误差振幅来控制第一和第二打印头的交叉处理位置，其中 第一打印头沿着处理方向与第二打印头沿轴向间隔开。

公开(公告)号：US20100209160A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-19

申请号：US12372294

申请日：2009-02-17

申请人： Howard Mizes ,  R. Enrique Viturro ,  Kenneth R. Ossman ,  Roger Leighton

发明人： Howard Mizes ,  R. Enrique Viturro ,  Kenneth R. Ossman ,  Roger Leighton

IPC分类号： G03G15/00

CPC分类号： B41J3/543 ,  B41J15/04

摘要： A system and method for controlling the cross-process position of ink print heads including identifying a first roll error frequency related to a circumference of a first roll, identifying a first roll error phase with respect to a reference location along a process path, identifying a first roll error amplitude of cross-process motion, identifying a second roll error frequency related to a circumference of a second roll, identifying a second roll error phase with respect to the reference location, identifying a second roll error amplitude of cross-process motion, and controlling the cross-process position of a first and second print head based upon the identified first roll error frequency, first roll error phase, first roll error amplitude, second roll error frequency, second roll error phase, and second roll error amplitude, wherein the first print head is axially spaced apart from the second print head along the process direction.

摘要翻译： 一种用于控制墨水打印头的交叉处理位置的系统和方法，包括识别与第一卷的圆周相关的第一卷错误频率，相对于沿着处理路径的参考位置识别第一卷错误相位， 确定交叉过程运动的第一辊误差幅度，识别与第二辊的圆周相关的第二辊误差频率，识别相对于参考位置的第二辊错误相位，识别交叉过程运动的第二辊误差幅度， 以及基于所识别的第一辊错误频率，第一辊错误相位，第一辊误差振幅，第二辊误差频率，第二辊误差相位和第二辊误差振幅来控制第一和第二打印头的交叉处理位置，其中 第一打印头沿着处理方向与第二打印头沿轴向间隔开。