公开(公告)号：US09132656B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-15

申请号：US13149169

申请日：2011-05-31

申请人： Marvin Nicholson, III ,  Jason McReynolds ,  Robert Muyskens ,  Mark Doerre ,  Rickey Robbins ,  David Ward

发明人： Marvin Nicholson, III ,  Jason McReynolds ,  Robert Muyskens ,  Mark Doerre ,  Rickey Robbins ,  David Ward

IPC分类号： B41J2/175

CPC分类号： B41J2/17526 ,  B41J2/17566 ,  B41J2002/17579

摘要： A consumable supply item for an imaging device holds an initial or refillable volume of ink. A housing defines an interior having a pair of opposed electrodes. The electrodes have a capacitance that varies in response to an amount of liquid between them. A controller energizes one electrode and receives an output reading from the other. The controller processes the reading on board the housing and supplies it as a digital data stream to the imaging device during use. A memory stores calibration values for an empty and full housing. The controller writes back to the memory present fluid levels obtained from the output reading of the electrode. An enable output allows operation or not of a fluid pump in the imaging device. Materials, construction, modularity, and fluid communication ports are further embodiments, to name a few.

摘要翻译： 用于成像装置的消耗品供应物保持初始或可重新填充的油墨体积。 壳体限定具有一对相对电极的内部。 电极具有响应于它们之间的液体量而变化的电容。 一个控制器激励一个电极并从另一个电极接收输出读数。 控制器处理外壳上的读数，并在使用过程中将其作为数字数据流提供给成像设备。 存储器存储空的和完整的外壳的校准值。 控制器将从电极的输出读数获得的当前液位回写到存储器中。 启用输出允许在成像设备中操作或不操作流体泵。 材料，结构，模块化和流体通信端口是另外的实施例，仅举几个例子。

公开(公告)号：US09108423B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-18

申请号：US13149154

申请日：2011-05-31

申请人： Marvin Nicholson, III ,  Jason McReynolds ,  Robert Muyskens ,  Mark Doerre ,  Ricky Robbins ,  Daivd Ward

发明人： Marvin Nicholson, III ,  Jason McReynolds ,  Robert Muyskens ,  Mark Doerre ,  Ricky Robbins ,  Daivd Ward

IPC分类号： B41J2/175

CPC分类号： B41J2/17566 ,  B41J2002/17579

摘要： A consumable supply item for an imaging device holds an initial or refillable volume of ink. A housing defines an interior having a pair of opposed electrodes. The electrodes have a capacitance that varies in response to an amount of liquid between them. A controller energizes one electrode and receives an output reading from the other. The controller processes the reading on board the housing and supplies it as a digital data stream to the imaging device during use. A memory stores calibration values for an empty and full housing. The controller writes back to the memory present fluid levels obtained from the output reading of the electrode. An enable output allows operation or not of a fluid pump in the imaging device. Materials, construction, modularity, and fluid communication ports are further embodiments, to name a few.

摘要翻译： 用于成像装置的消耗品供应物保持初始或可重新填充的油墨体积。 壳体限定具有一对相对电极的内部。 电极具有响应于它们之间的液体量而变化的电容。 一个控制器激励一个电极并从另一个电极接收输出读数。 控制器处理外壳上的读数，并在使用过程中将其作为数字数据流提供给成像设备。 存储器存储空的和完整的外壳的校准值。 控制器将从电极的输出读数获得的当前液位回写到存储器中。 启用输出允许在成像设备中操作或不操作流体泵。 材料，结构，模块化和流体通信端口是另外的实施例，仅举几个例子。

公开(公告)号：US20120306974A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-06

申请号：US13149169

申请日：2011-05-31

申请人： Marvin Nicholson, III ,  Jason McReynolds ,  Robert Muyskens ,  Mark Doerre ,  Ricky A. Robbins ,  Daivd Ward

发明人： Marvin Nicholson, III ,  Jason McReynolds ,  Robert Muyskens ,  Mark Doerre ,  Ricky A. Robbins ,  Daivd Ward

IPC分类号： B41J2/175

CPC分类号： B41J2/17526 ,  B41J2/17566 ,  B41J2002/17579

摘要： A consumable supply item for an imaging device holds an initial or refillable volume of ink. A housing defines an interior having a pair of opposed electrodes. The electrodes have a capacitance that varies in response to an amount of liquid between them. A controller energizes one electrode and receives an output reading from the other. The controller processes the reading on board the housing and supplies it as a digital data stream to the imaging device during use. A memory stores calibration values for an empty and full housing. The controller writes back to the memory present fluid levels obtained from the output reading of the electrode. An enable output allows operation or not of a fluid pump in the imaging device. Materials, construction, modularity, and fluid communication ports are further embodiments, to name a few.

摘要翻译： 用于成像装置的消耗品供应物保持初始或可重新填充的油墨体积。 壳体限定具有一对相对电极的内部。 电极具有响应于它们之间的液体量而变化的电容。 一个控制器激励一个电极并从另一个电极接收输出读数。 控制器处理外壳上的读数，并在使用过程中将其作为数字数据流提供给成像设备。 存储器存储空的和完整的外壳的校准值。 控制器将从电极的输出读数获得的当前液位回写到存储器中。 启用输出允许在成像设备中操作或不操作流体泵。 材料，结构，模块化和流体通信端口是另外的实施例，仅举几个例子。

公开(公告)号：US20120306973A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-06

申请号：US13149154

申请日：2011-05-31

申请人： Marvin Nicholson, III ,  Jason Mcreynolds ,  Robert Muyskens ,  Mark Doerre ,  Ricky Robbins ,  Daivd Ward

发明人： Marvin Nicholson, III ,  Jason Mcreynolds ,  Robert Muyskens ,  Mark Doerre ,  Ricky Robbins ,  Daivd Ward

IPC分类号： B41J2/175

CPC分类号： B41J2/17566 ,  B41J2002/17579

摘要： A consumable supply item for an imaging device holds an initial or refillable volume of ink. A housing defines an interior having a pair of opposed electrodes. The electrodes have a capacitance that varies in response to an amount of liquid between them. A controller energizes one electrode and receives an output reading from the other. The controller processes the reading on board the housing and supplies it as a digital data stream to the imaging device during use. A memory stores calibration values for an empty and full housing. The controller writes back to the memory present fluid levels obtained from the output reading of the electrode. An enable output allows operation or not of a fluid pump in the imaging device. Materials, construction, modularity, and fluid communication ports are further embodiments, to name a few.

摘要翻译： 用于成像装置的消耗品供应物保持初始或可重新填充的油墨体积。 壳体限定具有一对相对电极的内部。 电极具有响应于它们之间的液体量而变化的电容。 一个控制器激励一个电极并从另一个电极接收输出读数。 控制器处理外壳上的读数，并在使用过程中将其作为数字数据流提供给成像设备。 存储器存储空的和完整的外壳的校准值。 控制器将从电极的输出读数获得的当前液位回写到存储器中。 启用输出允许在成像设备中操作或不操作流体泵。 材料，结构，模块化和流体通信端口是另外的实施例，仅举几个例子。

公开(公告)号：US08590756B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-26

申请号：US13094107

申请日：2011-04-26

申请人： Marc Frazier Baker ,  Neal David Erickson ,  Mark Doerre ,  Alan Anthony Bidwell

发明人： Marc Frazier Baker ,  Neal David Erickson ,  Mark Doerre ,  Alan Anthony Bidwell

IPC分类号： B67D7/78

CPC分类号： B41J2/17513

摘要： A consumable supply item for an imaging device holds an initial or refillable volume of pigmented ink. Its housing defines an interior and a fluid exit port. Users orient the housing to deplete the ink in a downward direction. A float on a surface of the ink suspends an inlet opening of a fluid conduit tube underneath the surface. A height of the opening falls downward as the fluid depletes and the float drops. The tube draws a desired concentration of ink and supplies it to the exit port. The concentration is predetermined relative to an overall height of the fluid. The tube height remains proportional to the height of the fluid, increases/decreases proportionally, or other. The design overcomes settling. The design also avoids mechanical stirring and other complex sediment mixing techniques. Embodiments include float/tube arrangements and testing observations, to name a few.

摘要翻译： 用于成像装置的消耗品供应物保持初始或可再填充量的着色油墨。 其壳体限定内部和流体出口。 用户将外壳定向以向下方向消耗墨水。 墨水表面上的浮子悬挂在表面下方的流体导管的入口。 开口的高度随着流体耗尽而下降，浮子下降。 管吸出所需的浓度的墨水并将其提供给出口。 浓度相对于流体的整体高度是预定的。 管高度与流体的高度成比例，按比例增加/减小，或其他。 设计克服了沉降。 该设计还避免了机械搅拌和其他复杂的沉淀物混合技术。 实施例包括浮子/管布置和测试观察，仅举几个例子。

公开(公告)号：US20120273529A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：US13094107

申请日：2011-04-26

申请人： MARC FRAZIER BAKER ,  Neal David Erickson ,  Mark Doerre ,  Alan Anthony Bidwell

发明人： MARC FRAZIER BAKER ,  Neal David Erickson ,  Mark Doerre ,  Alan Anthony Bidwell

IPC分类号： B67D7/78

CPC分类号： B41J2/17513

摘要： A consumable supply item for an imaging device holds an initial or refillable volume of pigmented ink. Its housing defines an interior and a fluid exit port. Users orient the housing to deplete the ink in a downward direction. A float on a surface of the ink suspends an inlet opening of a fluid conduit tube underneath the surface. A height of the opening falls downward as the fluid depletes and the float drops. The tube draws a desired concentration of ink and supplies it to the exit port. The concentration is predetermined relative to an overall height of the fluid. The tube height remains proportional to the height of the fluid, increases/decreases proportionally, or other. The design overcomes settling. The design also avoids mechanical stirring and other complex sediment mixing techniques. Embodiments include float/tube arrangements and testing observations, to name a few.

摘要翻译： 用于成像装置的消耗品供应物保持初始或可再填充量的着色油墨。 其壳体限定内部和流体出口。 用户将外壳定向以向下方向消耗墨水。 墨水表面上的浮子悬挂在表面下方的流体导管的入口。 开口的高度随着流体耗尽而下降，浮子下降。 管吸出所需的浓度的墨水并将其提供给出口。 浓度相对于流体的整体高度是预定的。 管高度与流体的高度成比例，按比例增加/减小，或其他。 设计克服了沉降。 该设计还避免了机械搅拌和其他复杂的沉淀物混合技术。 实施例包括浮子/管布置和测试观察，仅举几个例子。

公开(公告)号：US20060077221A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-13

申请号：US11281090

申请日：2005-11-17

申请人： Karthik Vaideeswaran ,  Andrew McNees ,  John Krawczyk ,  James Mrvos ,  Cory Hammond ,  Mark Doerre ,  Jason Vanderpool ,  Girish Patil ,  Christopher Money ,  Gary Williams ,  Richard Warner

发明人： Karthik Vaideeswaran ,  Andrew McNees ,  John Krawczyk ,  James Mrvos ,  Cory Hammond ,  Mark Doerre ,  Jason Vanderpool ,  Girish Patil ,  Christopher Money ,  Gary Williams ,  Richard Warner

IPC分类号： B41J2/015

CPC分类号： B41J2/1632 ,  B41J2/14145 ,  B41J2/1603 ,  B41J2/1623 ,  B41J2/1628 ,  B41J2/1631 ,  B41J2/1645 ,  B41J2/1646

摘要： A method for improving fluidic flow for a microfluidic device having a through hole or slot therein. The method includes the steps of forming one or more openings through at least part of a thickness of a substrate from a first surface to an opposite second surface using a reactive ion etching process whereby an etch stop layer is applied to side wall surfaces in the one or more openings during alternating etching and passivating steps as the openings are etched through at least a portion of the substrate. Substantially all of the etch stop layer coating is removed from the side wall surfaces by treating the side wall surfaces using a method selected from chemical treatment and mechanical treatment, whereby a surface energy of the treated side wall surfaces is increased relative to a surface energy of the side wall surfaces containing the etch stop layer coating.

摘要翻译： 一种用于改善其中具有通孔或槽的微流体装置的流体流动的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：使用反应离子蚀刻工艺从基板的第一表面至相对的第二表面形成穿过衬底的至少一部分厚度的一个或多个开口，由此将蚀刻停止层施加到一个侧壁表面 或者在交替蚀刻和钝化步骤期间，当开口被蚀刻通过衬底的至少一部分时，可以有更多的开口。 通过使用选自化学处理和机械处理的方法处理侧壁表面，从侧壁表面去除基本上所有的蚀刻停止层涂层，由此所处理的侧壁表面的表面能相对于 所述侧壁表面包含所述蚀刻停止层涂层。

公开(公告)号：US20050093912A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-05

申请号：US10701225

申请日：2003-11-04

申请人： Karthik Vaideeswaran ,  Andrew McNees ,  John Krawczyk ,  James Mrvos ,  Cory Hammond ,  Mark Doerre ,  Jason Vanderpool ,  Girish Patil ,  Christopher Money ,  Gary Williams ,  Richard Warner

发明人： Karthik Vaideeswaran ,  Andrew McNees ,  John Krawczyk ,  James Mrvos ,  Cory Hammond ,  Mark Doerre ,  Jason Vanderpool ,  Girish Patil ,  Christopher Money ,  Gary Williams ,  Richard Warner

IPC分类号： B41J2/14 ,  B41J2/16 ,  B41J2/015

CPC分类号： B41J2/1632 ,  B41J2/14145 ,  B41J2/1603 ,  B41J2/1623 ,  B41J2/1628 ,  B41J2/1631 ,  B41J2/1645 ,  B41J2/1646

摘要： A method for improving fluidic flow for a microfluidic device having a through hole or slot therein. The method includes the steps of forming one or more openings through at least part of a thickness of a substrate from a first surface to an opposite second surface using a reactive ion etching process whereby an etch stop layer is applied to side wall surfaces in the one or more openings during alternating etching and passivating steps as the openings are etched through at least a portion of the substrate. Substantially all of the etch stop layer coating is removed from the side wall surfaces by treating the side wall surfaces using a method selected from chemical treatment and mechanical treatment, whereby a surface energy of the treated side wall surfaces is increased relative to a surface energy of the side wall surfaces containing the etch stop layer coating.

摘要翻译： 一种用于改善其中具有通孔或槽的微流体装置的流体流动的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：使用反应离子蚀刻工艺从基板的第一表面至相对的第二表面形成穿过衬底的至少一部分厚度的一个或多个开口，由此将蚀刻停止层施加到一个侧壁表面 或者在交替蚀刻和钝化步骤期间，当开口被蚀刻通过衬底的至少一部分时，可以有更多的开口。 通过使用选自化学处理和机械处理的方法处理侧壁表面，从侧壁表面去除基本上所有的蚀刻停止层涂层，由此所处理的侧壁表面的表面能相对于 所述侧壁表面包含所述蚀刻停止层涂层。