公开(公告)号：US20130323424A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-05

申请号：US13486165

申请日：2012-06-01

Applicant: Steven B. Elgee ,  Lonnie W. Adelman

Inventor： Steven B. Elgee ,  Lonnie W. Adelman

IPC: B05D5/00 ,  B05C5/00

CPC classification number: B41M5/00 ,  B41J11/46

Abstract: In one example, an encoding station of a printing system forms a pattern of non-printed features onto flowing print media. The non-printed features are detected, and timing signals generated from the detected features. The timing signals cause the media to be printed at a desired resolution in the direction of the flow.

Abstract translation: 在一个示例中，打印系统的编码站在流动的打印介质上形成非打印特征的图案。 检测到未打印的特征，以及从检测到的特征产生的定时信号。 定时信号使介质沿流动方向以所需的分辨率打印。

公开(公告)号：US06866378B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-15

申请号：US10282364

申请日：2002-10-28

Applicant: Geoff Wotton ,  Mark L. Choy ,  Yi-Hua Tsao ,  Steven B Elgee

Inventor： Geoff Wotton ,  Mark L. Choy ,  Yi-Hua Tsao ,  Steven B Elgee

IPC: B41M5/00 ,  B41M5/52 ,  B41M7/00 ,  C09D11/00 ,  B41J2/01 ,  C03C17/00

CPC classification number: B41M5/52 ,  B41M5/0023 ,  B41M5/5218 ,  B41M5/5236 ,  B41M5/5245 ,  B41M7/009 ,  C09D11/30 ,  C09D11/38

Abstract: Conductive additives, the aqueous inks and precoat agent compositions to which the additives are added, and the methods for using such conductive additives in the aqueous inks and precoat agent compositions in printing processes employing microwave or radiofrequency (RF) drying processes.

Abstract translation: 导电添加剂，添加添加剂的水性油墨和预涂剂组合物，以及在使用微波或射频（RF）干燥方法的印刷方法中在水性油墨和预涂剂组合物中使用这些导电添加剂的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06578940B2

公开(公告)日：2003-06-17

申请号：US09912981

申请日：2001-07-25

Applicant: David A Rehmann ,  Steven B Elgee

Inventor： David A Rehmann ,  Steven B Elgee

IPC: B41J207

CPC classification number: B41J2/04541 ,  B41J2/0458 ,  B41J2/04581 ,  B41J2/17566 ,  B41J29/393

Abstract: A system for ink short protection for signaling to inkjet printheads includes a differential signaling driver having a first and a second terminal, a differential signaling receiver having a first and a second terminal, a first capacitor in series between the first terminals, a second capacitor in series between the second terminals, and circuitry for reducing charge accumulation on the capacitors. A method for ink short protection and a printing mechanism having such an ink short protection system are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US06568786B2

公开(公告)日：2003-05-27

申请号：US10142383

申请日：2002-05-08

Applicant: Sam Michael Sarmast ,  Steven B Elgee

Inventor： Sam Michael Sarmast ,  Steven B Elgee

IPC: B41J29393

CPC classification number: B41J29/393 ,  B41J2/16579 ,  B41J2/2135

Abstract: A method and apparatus for ink-jet drop generator ink drop characteristics uses a drop detector target mounted in the printing zone of a hard copy apparatus. The detector target includes a matrix of individual elements sized approximately the same as pixel targets in printing operations. A detector target is mounted adjacently to the paper path of the apparatus such that test firing can be accomplished prior to each swath scan across the print media. By pre-firing nozzles to be used in the next swath at the detector target, actual trajectory errors and drop volumes can be analyzed in real-time. Alternate embodiments and methods are described.

公开(公告)号：US06409305B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-25

申请号：US09781131

申请日：2001-02-09

Applicant: Steven B Elgee ,  Dan Arquilevich ,  Rick M Tanaka

Inventor： Steven B Elgee ,  Dan Arquilevich ,  Rick M Tanaka

IPC: B41J2300

CPC classification number: B41J2/5058 ,  B41J11/0065 ,  B41J11/007 ,  B41J11/0085 ,  B41J11/0095

Abstract: Edge to edge printing techniques for reducing overspray beyond lateral edges of a print medium.

Abstract translation: 边缘到边缘打印技术，用于减少超出打印介质侧边缘之外的喷墨

公开(公告)号：US06378975B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-30

申请号：US09302610

申请日：1999-04-30

Applicant: Steven B. Elgee ,  Jefferson P. Ward

Inventor： Steven B. Elgee ,  Jefferson P. Ward

IPC: B41J29393

CPC classification number: B41J29/393

Abstract: An ink jet printing system that includes a print media strip dispenser that advances a strip of test print media through a test print zone and then through a detect zone. Test dots are printed on a test portion of the strip of print media that is in the test print zone, and such test portion is then advanced to the detect zone for detection by an optical detector. Pursuant to such test print media strip advance, another test portion of the media strip is advanced into the test print zone and ready for printing of further test dots. By way of specific implementation, the print media strip dispenser comprises a cassette that includes a supply reel on which an elongated strip of unprinted test print media has been wound and a take-up reel for taking up and winding the elongated strip of print media as it is advanced.

Abstract translation: 一种喷墨打印系统，其包括打印介质条分配器，其通过测试打印区域然后通过检测区域推进测试打印介质条。 测试点被打印在测试打印区域中的打印介质条的测试部分上，然后将这样的测试部分前进到检测区域，以便由光学检测器进行检测。 根据这种测试打印介质条的前进，介质条的另一个测试部分进入测试打印区域并准备打印进一步的测试点。 通过具体实现，打印介质条带分配器包括一个盒子，该盒子包括一个供应卷轴，一个未打印的测试打印介质的细长带已经被卷绕在卷轴上，卷带卷轴用于卷绕和卷绕长条形的打印介质条， 它是先进的。

公开(公告)号：US06365889B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-02

申请号：US09256974

申请日：1999-02-24

Applicant: Steven B. Elgee

Inventor： Steven B. Elgee

IPC: H01J4014

CPC classification number: G03G15/65 ,  B41J11/009 ,  B65H7/14 ,  B65H2511/40 ,  B65H2511/416 ,  B65H2511/51 ,  B65H2515/60 ,  B65H2553/412 ,  B65H2557/64 ,  B65H2701/1712 ,  G03G15/6591 ,  G03G15/6594 ,  G03G2215/00497 ,  G03G2215/00552 ,  G03G2215/00751 ,  B65H2220/03 ,  B65H2220/01

Abstract: A print media detection system for use in a printing device is disclosed. An embodiment of the print media detection system includes a source configured to transmit a light signal and a sensor configured to detect the light signal and generate an electrical signal in response to the light signal, the electrical signal having a magnitude that increases up to a substantially constant value as an intensity of the light signal from the source increases. The sensor is also configured to generate the electrical signal with a first magnitude for a transparent print media through which the light signal from the source travels to the sensor. The sensor is further configured to generate the electrical signal with a second magnitude less than the first magnitude for nontransparent print media positioned in a path of the light signal from the source to the sensor. A printing device including the print media detection system is also disclosed. A method of detecting transparent and nontransparent print media for use in a printing device is additionally disclosed. Further characteristics and features of the print media detection system, printing device, and method are described herein, as are examples of various alternative embodiments.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于打印装置的打印介质检测系统。 打印介质检测系统的一个实施例包括被配置为传输光信号的源和被配置为检测光信号并响应于光信号产生电信号的传感器，电信号的幅度增加到基本上 来自源的光信号的强度的恒定值增加。 传感器还被配置为产生用于透明打印介质的第一幅度的电信号，来自源的光信号通过该信号传播到传感器。 该传感器被进一步配置成为位于从源到传感器的光信号的路径中的非透明打印介质产生具有小于第一幅度的第二幅度的电信号。 还公开了包括打印介质检测系统的打印装置。 另外公开了一种检测在打印装置中使用的透明和不透明的打印介质的方法。 这里描述了打印介质检测系统，打印装置和方法的其它特征和特征，以及各种替代实施例的示例。

公开(公告)号：US5583545A

公开(公告)日：1996-12-10

申请号：US331453

申请日：1994-10-31

Applicant: Norman E. Pawlowski, Jr. ,  Mark Hauck ,  Bruce Cowger ,  Steven B. Elgee ,  Paul D. Gast

Inventor： Norman E. Pawlowski, Jr. ,  Mark Hauck ,  Bruce Cowger ,  Steven B. Elgee ,  Paul D. Gast

IPC: B41J2/175 ,  G01F23/00 ,  G01F23/72 ,  B41J2/195

CPC classification number: B41J2/17556 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/17513 ,  B41J2/17523 ,  B41J2/17553 ,  B41J2/17566 ,  B41J2/17596 ,  G01F23/003 ,  G01F23/72

Abstract: The present invention relates to Ink Level Detection in a Pressure Regulated Pen. A liquid level detector for a liquid containment device, such as an ink-jet pen, provides a signal indicative of a lowering level of liquid in the containment device. In exemplary embodiments, a refillable or replaceable ink reservoir supplies ink to the printhead of the pen under pressure. Electrical or electromagnetic devices are used individually or in combination with a pressure regulator apparatus to sense a back pressure in the containment device after the reservoir has gone dry to trigger a signal indicating a low or out-of-ink condition.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及压力调节笔中的墨水量检测。 用于诸如喷墨笔的液体容纳装置的液位检测器提供指示容纳装置中的液体的降低水平的信号。 在示例性实施例中，可再填充或可替换的墨水储存器在压力下向墨水笔的打印头供应墨水。 电气或电磁装置单独使用或与压力调节装置组合使用，以在储存器干燥之后感测容纳装置中的背压，以触发指示低或非油墨状况的信号。

公开(公告)号：US07449662B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-11

申请号：US10832089

申请日：2004-04-26

Applicant: Steven B. Elgee ,  Parveen Sidhu ,  Robert M. Yraceburu ,  Stephen McNally

Inventor： Steven B. Elgee ,  Parveen Sidhu ,  Robert M. Yraceburu ,  Stephen McNally

IPC: H05B1/02

CPC classification number: B41J11/002

Abstract: An embodiment of an air heating apparatus includes a mass to store heat energy and a heater to provide the heat energy to the mass.

Abstract translation: 空气加热装置的一个实施例包括存储热能的物质和加热器以向该物质提供热能。

公开(公告)号：US06789889B2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-14

申请号：US10041037

申请日：2001-11-01

Applicant: Steve O Rasmussen ,  Steven B Elgee

Inventor： Steve O Rasmussen ,  Steven B Elgee

IPC: B41J201

CPC classification number: B41J29/42 ,  B41J11/005 ,  B41J13/14

Abstract: Accurate advance of a media sheet is achieved by carrying the media sheet on a belt loop. An upstream pinch roller holds the media sheet to the belt upstream of the print zone. A downstream pinch roller holds the media sheet to the belt downstream of the print zone. A guide shim extends along the media path from a position upstream of the upstream pinch roller, passed the upstream pinch roller toward the print zone. The guide shim advances with the bottom edge of the media sheet into the print zone to stabilize the trailing edge so as to allow for a smaller minimum bottom margin.

Abstract translation: 通过将介质片带在皮带环上来实现介质片的精确提前。 上游夹送辊将介质片保持在打印区域上游的带上。 下游夹送辊将介质片保持在印刷区下游的带上。 引导垫片沿着介质路径从上游夹送辊的上游位置延伸，使上游夹送辊朝向打印区域。 引导垫片随着介质片的底部边缘进入打印区域，以稳定后缘，以允许较小的最小底部边距。