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：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：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：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：US08491111B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-23

申请号：US13036802

申请日：2011-02-28

申请人： Trevor Gray ,  Jason Vanderpool ,  Robert Muyskens ,  David Ward ,  Gregory Webb ,  Marvin Nicholson, III ,  Jason McReynolds

发明人： Trevor Gray ,  Jason Vanderpool ,  Robert Muyskens ,  David Ward ,  Gregory Webb ,  Marvin Nicholson, III ,  Jason McReynolds

IPC分类号： B41J2/175

CPC分类号： B41J2/17566

摘要： A consumable supply item for an imaging device holds an initial or refillable volume of fluid. Its housing defines an interior having a pair of opposed electrodes. The electrodes define a capacitance that varies in response to an amount of liquid between them. A volume space filled by the liquid varies along a length of the electrodes. The design facilitates abrupt changes in capacitance values at each change in the volume space. Devices can recalibrate fluid levels at these changes. Electrode interior surfaces face one another. At least one electrode has an open region, such as a hole or a cutout of material. In another design, a support material connects to each electrode to provide mechanical stability and create a region preventing filling by the liquid. Further embodiments contemplate material selection, construction, and modularity, 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体积的流体。 其壳体限定具有一对相对电极的内部。 这些电极限定了一个电容，其响应于它们之间的液体量而变化。 由液体填充的体积空间沿电极的长度变化。 该设计有助于容量空间每次变化时电容值的突然变化。 设备可以在这些更改时重新校准液位。 电极内表面相互面对。 至少一个电极具有开放区域，例如孔或材料切口。 在另一种设计中，支撑材料连接到每个电极以提供机械稳定性并产生防止液体填充的区域。 进一步的实施例考虑材料选择，构造和模块性，仅举几个例子。

公开(公告)号：US20120218356A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-30

申请号：US13036802

申请日：2011-02-28

申请人： Trevor Gray ,  Jason Vanderpool ,  Robert Muyskens ,  David Ward ,  Gregory Webb ,  Marvin Nicholson, III ,  Jason McReynolds

发明人： Trevor Gray ,  Jason Vanderpool ,  Robert Muyskens ,  David Ward ,  Gregory Webb ,  Marvin Nicholson, III ,  Jason McReynolds

IPC分类号： B41J2/175

CPC分类号： B41J2/17566

摘要： A consumable supply item for an imaging device holds an initial or refillable volume of fluid. Its housing defines an interior having a pair of opposed electrodes. The electrodes define a capacitance that varies in response to an amount of liquid between them. A volume space filled by the liquid varies along a length of the electrodes. The design facilitates abrupt changes in capacitance values at each change in the volume space. Devices can recalibrate fluid levels at these changes. Electrode interior surfaces face one another. At least one electrode has an open region, such as a hole or a cutout of material. In another design, a support material connects to each electrode to provide mechanical stability and create a region preventing filling by the liquid. Further embodiments contemplate material selection, construction, and modularity, 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体积的流体。 其壳体限定具有一对相对电极的内部。 这些电极限定了一个电容，其响应于它们之间的液体量而变化。 由液体填充的体积空间沿电极的长度变化。 该设计有助于容量空间每次变化时电容值的突然变化。 设备可以在这些更改时重新校准液位。 电极内表面相互面对。 至少一个电极具有开放区域，例如孔或材料切口。 在另一种设计中，支撑材料连接到每个电极以提供机械稳定性并产生防止液体填充的区域。 进一步的实施例考虑材料选择，构造和模块性，仅举几个例子。

公开(公告)号：US20080316246A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-25

申请号：US11766138

申请日：2007-06-21

申请人： Jason Todd McReynolds ,  Robert Muyskens

发明人： Jason Todd McReynolds ,  Robert Muyskens

IPC分类号： B41J29/393 ,  B41J2/195

CPC分类号： B41J2/17566 ,  B41J2002/17573

摘要： A method for calibrating as ink sense response of an optical ink sensor device in an imaging apparatus configured to facilitate optical ink sensing for an ink tank having an ink sensing window includes obtaining a calibration response to a reference reflective surface having a known reflectivity, which is associated with a printhead carrier of the imaging apparatus that carries the ink tank, using the optical ink sensor device; and calibrating the ink sense response based on the calibration response.

摘要翻译： 一种用于校准作为配置成便于具有墨水感测窗口的墨水盒的光学墨水感测的成像装置中的光学墨水传感器装置的墨水感应响应的方法包括获得对具有已知反射率的参考反射表面的校准响应， 使用所述光学墨水传感器装置与携带所述墨水盒的所述成像装置的打印头载体相关联; 并且基于校准响应来校准墨检测响应。

公开(公告)号：US08544991B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-01

申请号：US12980556

申请日：2010-12-29

申请人： Trevor Gray ,  Charles Aldrich ,  Jason Vanderpool ,  Robert Muyskens ,  Gregory Webb ,  David Ward

发明人： Trevor Gray ,  Charles Aldrich ,  Jason Vanderpool ,  Robert Muyskens ,  Gregory Webb ,  David Ward

IPC分类号： B41J2/175

CPC分类号： B41J2/18 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/17513

摘要： A consumable supply item for an imaging device holds an initial or refillable volume of ink. An interior retains the ink while exit and return ports define openings through a housing to fluidly communicate the interior to the imaging device. The opening of the return port is larger than the opening of the exit port. The design slows the return of fluid to the housing which minimizes air bubbles or frothiness in the fluid. During use, ink depletes toward a bottom surface of the interior beneath which the ink is prevented from occupying. A housing section below the interior retains a portion of the exit port so that a bottom of the opening of the exit port is substantially horizontally aligned with the bottom surface. It prevents stranding ink beneath the exit port. Further embodiments include port configuration, construction, and modular components, 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。 内部在出口处保持墨水，并且返回端口通过壳体限定开口以将内部流体连通到成像装置。 返回口的开口大于出口的开口。 该设计减慢了流体返回壳体，从而最大限度地减少了气泡或流体中的气泡。 在使用过程中，墨水消耗到内部的底部表面，防止墨水占据内部的底部表面。 在内部下方的壳体部分保持出口的一部分，使得出口的开口的底部基本上与底面水平对准。 它可以防止在出口下方绞合油墨。 其他实施例包括端口配置，结构和模块化组件，仅举几个例子。

公开(公告)号：US20120169813A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-05

申请号：US12980570

申请日：2010-12-29

申请人： Trevor Gray ,  Charles Aldrich ,  Jason Vanderpool ,  Robert Muyskens ,  Gregory Webb ,  David Ward ,  James D. Anderson, JR.

发明人： Trevor Gray ,  Charles Aldrich ,  Jason Vanderpool ,  Robert Muyskens ,  Gregory Webb ,  David Ward ,  James D. Anderson, JR.

IPC分类号： B41J2/175

CPC分类号： B41J2/18 ,  B41J2/515

摘要： A housing defines a fluid reservoir for an imaging device. One or more exterior walls define a volume for holding ink to set a fluid backpressure in the imaging device. An opening in the walls is positioned for overflowing excessive ink from the volume to maintain the fluid backpressure within a predetermined operating range. Fluid inlets and outlets connect the reservoir to both a supply item and an ejection head. Ink flows into the reservoir from the supply item. It fills until the fluid rises to a height where it overflows back to the supply item. Less full reservoirs fill as the pump operates, while full reservoirs simultaneously return fluid back to their supply containers. Fluid does not spill from the walls.

摘要翻译： 壳体限定用于成像装置的流体储存器。 一个或多个外墙限定用于保持墨水以在成像装置中设置流体背压的体积。 墙壁上的一个开口被定位成从体积溢出过多的油墨，以将流体背压保持在预定的操作范围内。 流体入口和出口将储存器连接到供应物品和喷射头。 墨水从供应品流入储存器。 它将填满，直到液体上升到高度，并溢出回到供应物品。 当泵运行时填满较少的储存池，而完整的储存器同时将流体返回到其供应容器。 流体不会从墙壁溢出。

公开(公告)号：US20120169812A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-05

申请号：US12980556

申请日：2010-12-29

申请人： TREVOR GRAY ,  Charles Aldrich ,  Jason Vanderpool ,  Robert Muyskens ,  Gregory Webb ,  David Ward

发明人： TREVOR GRAY ,  Charles Aldrich ,  Jason Vanderpool ,  Robert Muyskens ,  Gregory Webb ,  David Ward

IPC分类号： B41J2/175

CPC分类号： B41J2/18 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/17513

摘要： A consumable supply item for an imaging device holds an initial or refillable volume of ink. An interior retains the ink while exit and return ports define openings through a housing to fluidly communicate the interior to the imaging device. The opening of the return port is larger than the opening of the exit port. The design slows the return of fluid to the housing which minimizes air bubbles or frothiness in the fluid. During use, ink depletes toward a bottom surface of the interior beneath which the ink is prevented from occupying. A housing section below the interior retains a portion of the exit port so that a bottom of the opening of the exit port is substantially horizontally aligned with the bottom surface. It prevents stranding ink beneath the exit port. Further embodiments include port configuration, construction, and modular components, 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。 内部在出口处保持墨水，并且返回端口通过壳体限定开口以将内部流体连通到成像装置。 返回口的开口大于出口的开口。 该设计减慢了流体返回壳体，从而最大限度地减少了气泡或流体中的气泡。 在使用过程中，墨水消耗到内部的底部表面，防止墨水占据内部的底部表面。 在内部下方的壳体部分保持出口的一部分，使得出口的开口的底部基本上与底面水平对准。 它可以防止在出口下方绞合油墨。 其他实施例包括端口配置，结构和模块化组件，仅举几个例子。