公开(公告)号：US20070139496A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US11313316

申请日：2005-12-21

申请人： Roger Leighton ,  Gautam Dhar ,  Paul McConville

发明人： Roger Leighton ,  Gautam Dhar ,  Paul McConville

IPC分类号： B41J2/175

CPC分类号： B41J2/17593 ,  B41J2/0057 ,  B41J2/01 ,  B41J2002/012

摘要： A process controls application of a release agent to an intermediate imaging member in a printer rotating the intermediate imaging member in a single direction to generate and transfer an image. The process includes moving a release agent applicator into engagement with a rotating imaging member to apply release agent to the rotating imaging member, and subsequently engaging the rotating imaging member with a wiper blade so the wiper blade encounters a the applied release agent bar before the applied release agent reaches a transferring roller. The process further involves the disengagement of release agent applicator with variable time dwell and delayed disengagement of release agent wiper blade to reduce release agent bar. The engagement and disengagement of the release agent applicator and the release agent wiper blade are coordinated by two cams to reduce the likelihood that release agent is transferred to a transferring roller in a quantity sufficient to degrade image quality during duplex printing.

摘要翻译： 过程控制将打开剂施加到打印机中的中间成像构件，打印机沿单个方向旋转中间成像构件以产生和传送图像。 该方法包括将脱模剂施加器移动到与旋转的成像构件接合以将脱模剂施加到旋转的成像构件，并且随后使旋转的成像构件与刮水片接合，使得刮水片在应用之前遇到所施加的脱模剂棒 脱模剂到达转印辊。 该方法进一步包括脱模剂涂抹器脱离脱模剂刮片的可变时间驻留和延迟分离以减少脱模剂棒。 脱模剂涂抹器和脱模剂擦拭片的接合和脱离由两个凸轮协调，以减少在双面打印期间将脱模剂转移到足以降低图像质量的量的转印辊的可能性。

公开(公告)号：US20070109383A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-17

申请号：US11273373

申请日：2005-11-14

申请人： Jeffrey Folkins ,  James Larson ,  Paul McConville ,  Edward Caruthers ,  David Gervasi ,  Roger Leighton ,  Michael Levy

发明人： Jeffrey Folkins ,  James Larson ,  Paul McConville ,  Edward Caruthers ,  David Gervasi ,  Roger Leighton ,  Michael Levy

IPC分类号： B41J2/01

CPC分类号： B41J2/0057 ,  B41J13/0027

摘要： A process transfers an image from an intermediate imaging member onto a sheet of recording media while preserving the ability to duplex print on the sheet. The process includes generating an image on an intermediate imaging member as the intermediate imaging member rotates in a first direction, synchronizing a sheet of recording media with the image on the intermediate member as the intermediate imaging member continues to rotate in the first direction, transferring the image from the intermediate imaging member onto the sheet of recording media as the intermediate imaging member continues to rotate in the first direction, and limiting release agent on the intermediate imaging member to a level that preserves duplex printing capability on the sheet of recording media.

摘要翻译： 过程将图像从中间成像构件转移到记录介质片上，同时保持在片材上进行双面打印的能力。 该过程包括当中间成像构件沿第一方向旋转时，在中间成像构件上生成图像，当中间成像构件继续沿第一方向旋转时，将片材的记录介质与中间构件上的图像同步， 当中间成像构件在第一方向上继续旋转时，从中间成像构件到中间成像构件的片材的图像，以及中间成像构件上的限制脱模剂保持在记录介质片上的双面打印能力的水平。

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：US08454147B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-04

申请号：US12848136

申请日：2010-07-31

申请人： Roger Leighton ,  David Lomenzo ,  Patrick Walker ,  Michael Brundige ,  William H. Wayman

发明人： Roger Leighton ,  David Lomenzo ,  Patrick Walker ,  Michael Brundige ,  William H. Wayman

IPC分类号： B41J2/175

CPC分类号： B41J2/17593 ,  B41J2/175 ,  G03G15/0879

摘要： The present disclosure provides systems and methods for supplying solid-ink pellets from a container to an image-forming device. The system includes a delivery tube within the container, with one or more openings to receive solid-ink pellets from the container. An agitating structure coupled to the delivery tube disturbs the solid ink pellets. The movement of the delivery tube moves the agitating structure, resulting in disturbing the solid-ink pellets and maintaining flowability of the pellets to the image-forming device.

摘要翻译： 本公开提供了用于将固体墨水颗粒从容器供应到图像形成装置的系统和方法。 该系统包括在容器内的输送管，具有一个或多个开口以从容器接收固体墨水颗粒。 耦合到输送管的搅拌结构干扰固体油墨颗粒。 输送管的移动使搅动结构移动，导致干燥固体墨水颗粒并保持颗粒到图像形成装置的流动性。

公开(公告)号：US07878637B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-01

申请号：US12173649

申请日：2008-07-15

申请人： Roger Leighton

发明人： Roger Leighton

IPC分类号： B41J2/175 ,  G01D11/00

CPC分类号： B41J2/17596 ,  B41J2/17593

摘要： In a phase-change ink image producing machine, better control flow of molten solid ink may be provided by a solid ink valve system including a valve plate with one or more valve ports, an umbilical connector, and a valve positioned between the valve plate and the umbilical connector. Ink flow between the valve plate and the umbilical connector may be asynchronously regulated by actuating the valve. Such actuation may be performed by heating and cooling the valve, by applying electric current to a coil that surrounds a valve element of the valve and to a wire provided in the valve element and/or by asynchronously actuating a valve associated with the valve port.

摘要翻译： 在相变油墨图像生成机中，可以通过固体墨水阀系统来提供熔融固体油墨的更好的控制流程，所述固体墨水阀系统包括具有一个或多个阀口的阀板，脐带连接器和位于阀板和 脐带连接器。 阀板和脐带连接器之间的墨水流动可通过致动阀而异步调节。 这种致动可以通过加热和冷却阀，通过向围绕阀的阀元件的线圈和设置在阀元件中的线施加电流和/或通过异步地致动与阀口相关联的阀来执行阀。

公开(公告)号：US07416292B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-26

申请号：US11169753

申请日：2005-06-30

申请人： Roger Leighton

发明人： Roger Leighton

IPC分类号： B41J2/175 ,  G01D11/00

CPC分类号： B41J2/17596 ,  B41J2/17593

摘要： In a phase-change ink image producing machine, better control flow of molten solid ink may be provided by a solid ink valve system including a valve plate with one or more valve ports, an umbilical connector, and a valve positioned between the valve plate and the umbilical connector. Ink flow between the valve plate and the umbilical connector may be asynchronously regulated by actuating the valve. Such actuation may be performed by heating and cooling the valve, by applying electric current to a coil that surrounds a valve element of the valve and to a wire provided in the valve element and/or by asynchronously actuating a valve associated with the valve port.

摘要翻译： 在相变油墨图像生成机中，可以通过固体墨水阀系统来提供熔融固体油墨的更好的控制流程，所述固体墨水阀系统包括具有一个或多个阀口的阀板，脐带连接器和位于阀板和 脐带连接器。 阀板和脐带连接器之间的墨水流动可通过致动阀而异步调节。 这种致动可以通过加热和冷却阀，通过向围绕阀的阀元件的线圈和设置在阀元件中的线施加电流和/或通过异步地致动与阀口相关联的阀来执行阀。