公开(公告)号：US20060209102A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-21

申请号：US11359193

申请日：2006-02-21

申请人： Randy Jones ,  Carl Youngberg ,  Clayton Gardner ,  Robert Struk ,  Thomas Lugaresi ,  Michael Thompson ,  George Bradshaw ,  James Brick ,  Jan Unter

发明人： Randy Jones ,  Carl Youngberg ,  Clayton Gardner ,  Robert Struk ,  Thomas Lugaresi ,  Michael Thompson ,  George Bradshaw ,  James Brick ,  Jan Unter

IPC分类号： B41J3/00

CPC分类号： B41J3/4071

摘要： Method and apparatus for printing onto a rotating media is described. According to one embodiment, the printing system includes a print head that is laterally displaced from a radial printing radius, a rotating mechanism to rotate the media, and a controller to print onto an annular print area. The annular print area is defined by an inner hub circumference, two lines substantially parallel to the radial printing radius and tangential to the inner hub circumference, and an outer edge of the media. The print head moves about the annular print area by one or more motion mechanism and prints images onto the media.

摘要翻译： 描述用于打印到旋转介质上的方法和装置。 根据一个实施例，打印系统包括从径向印刷半径横向移位的打印头，用于旋转介质的旋转机构和控制器以打印到环形打印区域上。 环形打印区域由内轮毂圆周限定，基本上平行于径向印刷半径的两条线和与内轮毂圆周相切的两条线以及介质的外边缘。 打印头通过一个或多个运动机构围绕环形打印区域移动并将图像打印到介质上。

公开(公告)号：US20050206661A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-22

申请号：US11117936

申请日：2005-04-28

申请人： Thomas Lugaresi ,  Clayton Gardner ,  George Bradshaw ,  Randy Jones ,  Jan Unter

发明人： Thomas Lugaresi ,  Clayton Gardner ,  George Bradshaw ,  Randy Jones ,  Jan Unter

IPC分类号： B41J2/165 ,  B41J3/407

CPC分类号： B41J3/4071

摘要： Disclosed are apparatus and methods for implementing a radial sled printer device that substantially simplifies the complexity and reduces system costs and size for radial printing devices, both for devices that print and those that also record and print a label on circular media. In an embodiment, a print head is radially mounted in a substantially fixed position over a platter such that said platter moves as a sled under the print head for dispensing ink object along a radius or a line parallel to a radius as the media spins, effecting labeling of the media. In an alternate embodiment, a print head is radially mounted in a fixed position over an optical recording drive such that said drive moves as a sled under the print head for dispensing ink object along a radius as the media spins, affecting recording and labeling the media in a single insertion of the media.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于实现径向滑动打印机设备的装置和方法，其基本上简化了打印设备以及在圆形介质上记录和打印标签的设备的径向印刷设备的复杂性并降低了系统成本和尺寸。 在一个实施例中，打印头径向地安装在盘片上的基本上固定的位置，使得所述盘片作为打印头下方的滑板移动，以在介质旋转时沿着与半径相平行的半径或直线分配墨水物体，从而实现 媒体标签 在替代实施例中，打印头径向地安装在光学记录驱动器上的固定位置，使得所述驱动器作为滑动件在打印头下方移动，以在介质旋转时沿半径分配墨水对象，影响记录和标记介质 在单次插入媒体。

公开(公告)号：US20060055725A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-16

申请号：US11269442

申请日：2005-11-07

申请人： Carl Youngberg ,  George Bradshaw ,  Jan Unter ,  Randy Jones

发明人： Carl Youngberg ,  George Bradshaw ,  Jan Unter ,  Randy Jones

IPC分类号： B41J2/015

CPC分类号： B41J3/4071

摘要： Methods and apparatus for determining angular position information and the printing of individual ink objects at target print sectors disbursed around an annular surface on a circular spinning media such as on a CD, dynamically during the radial printing process, are described. Mechanisms for computing the instantaneous angular position and apparatus for collocating encoder devices in close proximity to the CD rotation motor are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20050078142A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-14

申请号：US10935805

申请日：2004-09-07

申请人： Randy Jones ,  Michael Thompson ,  Carl Youngberg

发明人： Randy Jones ,  Michael Thompson ,  Carl Youngberg

IPC分类号： B41J3/407 ,  B41J2/015

CPC分类号： B41J3/4071

摘要： Methods and apparatus for interleaved printing of individual ink objects at target print sectors disbursed around an annular surface on a circular spinning media such as on a CD, dynamically during the radial printing process, are described. Mechanisms for interleaving printing during the radial printing process, enabling the use of commercially available ink jet pens for radial printing directly on CD devices at greater than 2× rotation speeds, and thus reducing pen limitations in firing frequency and recovery time, are disclosed.

摘要翻译： 描述了在径向印刷过程中动态地在圆形纺丝介质（例如CD上）周围的环形表面上分布在目标印刷区域处的各个油墨物体的交错印刷的方法和装置。 公开了用于在径向印刷过程中交错印刷的机构，使得能够以大于2X的旋转速度直接在CD装置上直接使用市售的喷墨笔进行径向印刷，从而减少了点火频率和恢复时间的笔限制。

公开(公告)号：US20060238813A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-26

申请号：US11473824

申请日：2006-06-23

申请人： Randy Jones ,  Jan Unter

发明人： Randy Jones ,  Jan Unter

IPC分类号： H04N1/405

CPC分类号： H04N1/405 ,  B41J3/4071 ,  B41J19/16 ,  G11B23/40

摘要： Disclosed are apparatus and methods for implementing polar halftone techniques that substantially reduce or eliminate interference patterns while printing on rotating circular media with a radial print system. In one embodiment, Cartesian image pixels are selected such that screen pixels or “dots” are arranged fan-shaped along radii (or “spokes”) and in annular ring segments (or “arcs”). Halftone sampling frequency may be varied along spokes and arcs or along a polynomial curve relative to the center of spinning media, in order to reduce distortion and artifacts.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于实现极性半色调技术的装置和方法，其在使用径向印刷系统的旋转圆形介质上打印时，显着减少或消除干涉图案。 在一个实施例中，选择笛卡尔图像像素，使得屏幕像素或“点”沿半径（或“辐条”）和环形环段（或“弧”）排列成扇形。 半色调采样频率可以沿着辐条和弧线或沿着相对于纺丝介质中心的多项式曲线变化，以便减少失真和伪影。

公开(公告)号：US20070092971A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-26

申请号：US11609186

申请日：2006-12-11

申请人： Thomas Haubert ,  Vince Contini ,  Steve Grimes ,  Randy Jones ,  Stephen Wardlaw

发明人： Thomas Haubert ,  Vince Contini ,  Steve Grimes ,  Randy Jones ,  Stephen Wardlaw

IPC分类号： G01N33/48

CPC分类号： G01N33/5094 ,  B01L3/50215 ,  G01N33/491 ,  Y10T436/111666 ,  Y10T436/25 ,  Y10T436/25375

摘要： A tube and float system for use in separation and axial expansion of the buffy coat includes a transparent or semi-transparent, flexible sample tube and a rigid separator float having a specific gravity intermediate that of red blood cells and plasma. The float includes a main body portion of reduced diameter to provide a clearance gap between the inner wall of the sample tube and the float. One or more protrusions on the main body portion serve to support the flexible tube. During centrifugation, the centrifugal force causes the diameter of the flexible tube to expand and permit density-based axial movement of the float in the tube. The float further includes a pressure relief system to alleviate pressure build up in the trapped red blood cell blood fraction below the float, thereby preventing red blood cells from being forced into the annular gap containing the buffy coat layers.

摘要翻译： 用于血沉棕黄层的分离和轴向膨胀的管和浮子系统包括透明或半透明的柔性样品管和具有红细胞和血浆的比重中间体的刚性分离器浮子。 浮子包括直径减小的主体部分，以在样品管的内壁和浮子之间提供间隙。 主体部分上的一个或多个突起用于支撑柔性管。 在离心过程中，离心力使柔性管的直径膨胀并允许管中的浮子的基于密度的轴向运动。 浮子还包括一个压力释放系统，以减轻在浮子下面的被捕获的红细胞血液部分中的压力增加，从而防止红细胞被迫进入含有血沉棕黄层的环形间隙。

公开(公告)号：US20060169088A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-03

申请号：US11047894

申请日：2005-02-01

申请人： Randy Jones ,  Lee Tinnin ,  Ronald Dybalski ,  Jason Ridgway ,  Bruce Collier ,  Frederick Berg ,  William Cymbal

发明人： Randy Jones ,  Lee Tinnin ,  Ronald Dybalski ,  Jason Ridgway ,  Bruce Collier ,  Frederick Berg ,  William Cymbal

IPC分类号： B62D1/18

CPC分类号： B62D1/195 ,  B62D1/184

摘要： The invention provides a steering column assembly for supporting a steering wheel in a vehicle. The steering column assembly includes a steering column having a first end and a longitudinal axis. The steering column assembly is disposable in the vehicle for raking movement about the first end and for collapsing movement along the longitudinal axis. The steering column assembly also includes a collar engaged with the steering column to move with the steering column at least during the raking movement. The steering column assembly also includes a support bracket for supporting at least one gage of the vehicle. The support bracket is releasibly engaged with the collar such that the support bracket separates from the collar in response to the collapsing movement.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种用于在车辆中支撑方向盘的转向柱组件。 转向柱组件包括具有第一端和纵向轴线的转向柱。 转向柱组件在车辆中是一次性的，用于围绕第一端进行耙动，并且沿着纵向轴线塌缩运动。 转向柱组件还包括与转向柱接合以与转向柱一起移动的轴环，至少在耙运动期间。 转向柱组件还包括用于支撑车辆的至少一个量具的支撑支架。 支撑支架可以与轴环可释放地接合，使得支撑支架响应于塌缩运动而与套环分离。

公开(公告)号：US07919049B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-05

申请号：US12614602

申请日：2009-11-09

申请人： Thomas Haubert ,  Vince Contini ,  Steve Grimes ,  Randy Jones ,  Stephen C. Wardlaw

发明人： Thomas Haubert ,  Vince Contini ,  Steve Grimes ,  Randy Jones ,  Stephen C. Wardlaw

IPC分类号： G01N1/18 ,  G01N33/48

CPC分类号： G01N33/5094 ,  B01L3/50215 ,  G01N33/491 ,  Y10T436/111666 ,  Y10T436/25 ,  Y10T436/25375

摘要： A tube and float system for use in separation and axial expansion of the buffy coat includes a transparent or semi-transparent, flexible sample tube and a rigid separator float having a specific gravity intermediate that of red blood cells and plasma. The float includes a main body portion of reduced diameter to provide a clearance gap between the inner wall of the sample tube and the float. One or more protrusions on the main body portion serve to support the flexible tube. During centrifugation, the centrifugal force causes the diameter of the flexible tube to expand and permit density-based axial movement of the float in the tube. The float further includes a pressure relief system to alleviate pressure build up in the trapped red blood cell blood fraction below the float, thereby preventing red blood cells from being forced into the annular gap containing the buffy coat layers.

摘要翻译： 用于血沉棕黄层的分离和轴向膨胀的管和浮子系统包括透明或半透明的柔性样品管和具有红细胞和血浆的比重中间体的刚性分离器浮子。 浮子包括直径减小的主体部分，以在样品管的内壁和浮子之间提供间隙。 主体部分上的一个或多个突起用于支撑柔性管。 在离心过程中，离心力使柔性管的直径膨胀并允许管中的浮子的基于密度的轴向运动。 浮子还包括一个压力释放系统，以减轻在浮子下面的被捕获的红细胞血液部分中的压力增加，从而防止红细胞被迫进入含有血沉棕黄层的环形间隙。

公开(公告)号：US07358095B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-15

申请号：US11609186

申请日：2006-12-11

申请人： Thomas Haubert ,  Vince Contini ,  Steve Grimes ,  Randy Jones ,  Stephen C. Wardlaw

发明人： Thomas Haubert ,  Vince Contini ,  Steve Grimes ,  Randy Jones ,  Stephen C. Wardlaw

IPC分类号： G01N1/18 ,  G01N33/48

CPC分类号： G01N33/5094 ,  B01L3/50215 ,  G01N33/491 ,  Y10T436/111666 ,  Y10T436/25 ,  Y10T436/25375

摘要： A tube and float system for use in separation and axial expansion of the buffy coat includes a transparent or semi-transparent, flexible sample tube and a rigid separator float having a specific gravity intermediate that of red blood cells and plasma. The float includes a main body portion of reduced diameter to provide a clearance gap between the inner wall of the sample tube and the float. One or more protrusions on the main body portion serve to support the flexible tube. During centrifugation, the centrifugal force causes the diameter of the flexible tube to expand and permit density-based axial movement of the float in the tube. The float further includes a pressure relief system to alleviate pressure build up in the trapped red blood cell blood fraction below the float, thereby preventing red blood cells from being forced into the annular gap containing the buffy coat layers.

摘要翻译： 用于血沉棕黄层的分离和轴向膨胀的管和浮子系统包括透明或半透明的柔性样品管和具有红细胞和血浆的比重中间体的刚性分离器浮子。 浮子包括直径减小的主体部分，以在样品管的内壁和浮子之间提供间隙。 主体部分上的一个或多个突起用于支撑柔性管。 在离心过程中，离心力使柔性管的直径膨胀并允许管中的浮子的基于密度的轴向运动。 浮子还包括一个压力释放系统，以减轻在浮子下面的被捕获的红细胞血液部分中的压力增加，从而防止红细胞被迫进入含有血沉棕黄层的环形间隙。

公开(公告)号：US06926132B1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-09

申请号：US10697966

申请日：2003-10-29

申请人： Donald W. Sonntag ,  Jack L. Johnson ,  Randy Jones

发明人： Donald W. Sonntag ,  Jack L. Johnson ,  Randy Jones

IPC分类号： B65B43/50 ,  B65G47/04

CPC分类号： B65B43/50

摘要： A hold down assembly for use in a tubular container transport apparatus comprises upper and lower pieces movably mounted relative to one another. Preferably the lower piece is removably seated on a mounting plate of the transport apparatus and the upper piece is adapted to magnetically interact with a tube holder carrying a filled tube product, such that the tube holder may be retained in registered alignment relative to an ejector rod during ejection of the filled tube product. A tubular container transport apparatus and a methodology for ejecting a filled tube product with a reduced risk of dislodgement are also provided.

摘要翻译： 用于管状容器输送装置的按压组件包括相对于彼此可移动地安装的上部和下部部件。 优选地，下部件可移除地安置在运输设备的安装板上，并且上部件适于与承载有填充的管产品的管座磁力相互作用，使得管保持器可以相对于顶出杆 在填充的管产品的弹出期间。 还提供了一种管状容器运输装置和用于排出具有降低的脱离风险的填充管制品的方法。