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。

公开(公告)号：US06913354B2

公开(公告)日：2005-07-05

申请号：US10342505

申请日：2003-01-14

Applicant: Steve O Rasmussen ,  Geoff Wotton ,  Steven B Elgee ,  Todd R Medin

Inventor： Steve O Rasmussen ,  Geoff Wotton ,  Steven B Elgee ,  Todd R Medin

IPC: B41J11/00 ,  B41J2/01

CPC classification number: B41J11/0085 ,  B41J11/002

Abstract: A print media preheating method and apparatus uses heat, vacuum, and mechanisms for drying and flattening a sheet prior to ink-jet printing thereon. Pre-shrinking the media, driving out and substantially reducing inherent moisture content prior to depositing wet ink thereon provides greater flatness in the print-zone whereby ink-jet print quality is improved.

Abstract translation: 打印介质预热方法和装置在喷墨打印之前使用热，真空和机构来干燥和压平片材。 预先收缩介质，排出并在其上沉积湿油墨之前显着降低固有的含水量，从而在打印区域提供更大的平坦度，从而提高喷墨打印质量。

公开(公告)号：US06318854B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-20

申请号：US09163275

申请日：1998-09-29

Applicant: Steve O Rasmussen ,  Steven B Elgee

Inventor： Steve O Rasmussen ,  Steven B Elgee

IPC: B41J2942

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。

公开(公告)号：US06536894B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-25

申请号：US09588941

申请日：2000-06-06

Applicant: Steve O Rasmussen ,  Geoff Wotton ,  Steven B Elgee ,  Todd R Medin

Inventor： Steve O Rasmussen ,  Geoff Wotton ,  Steven B Elgee ,  Todd R Medin

IPC: B41J201

CPC classification number: B41J11/0085 ,  B41J11/002

Abstract: A print media preheating method and apparatus uses heat, vacuum, and mechanisms for drying and flattening a sheet prior to ink-jet printing thereon. Pre-shrinking the media, driving out and substantially reducing inherent moisture content prior to depositing wet ink thereon provides greater flatness in the print-zone whereby ink-jet print quality is improved.

公开(公告)号：US06406140B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-18

申请号：US09733335

申请日：2000-12-08

Applicant: Geoff Wotton ,  Robert M. Yraceburu ,  Steve O Rasmussen ,  Steven B Elgee

Inventor： Geoff Wotton ,  Robert M. Yraceburu ,  Steve O Rasmussen ,  Steven B Elgee

IPC: B41J201

CPC classification number: B41J11/007 ,  B41J11/002 ,  B41J11/0085

Abstract: Anisotropic thermal conditioning of print media is provided for liquid colorant printing, such as in ink-jet hard copy apparatus, by establishing discrete temperature zones across a platen surface. Heat transfer mechanisms associated with individually selectable heater elements rapidly establish substantially uniform temperature profiles in each zone.

Abstract translation: 通过在压板表面上建立离散的温度区域，为喷墨硬拷贝装置提供用于液体着色剂印刷的印刷介质的各向异性热调节。 与单独选择的加热器元件相关联的热传递机构在每个区域中快速建立基本均匀的温度曲线。

公开(公告)号：US06407678B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-18

申请号：US09584021

申请日：2000-05-30

Applicant: Steven B Elgee ,  Jeffrey C. Madsen ,  Steven P Downing

Inventor： Steven B Elgee ,  Jeffrey C. Madsen ,  Steven P Downing

IPC: H03M122

CPC classification number: H03M1/1066 ,  H03M1/308

Abstract: An encoding system is described for a media handling system including an endless belt. The encoding system includes encoding indicia associated with the endless belt. A first encoder transducer is responsive to the encoding indicia to provide a first encoder signal. A second encoder transducer is responsive to the encoding indicia to provide a second encoder signal, the second encoder transducer spatially separated from the first encoder transducer. An encoder processor is responsive to the first encoder signal and the second encoder signal to determine position data regarding the endless belt. Interruption of indicia due to a belt seam is accommodated by transferring belt position calculation from one transducer to the other as the seam passes between the two transducers. The processor is adapted to compensate for variations in the encoder indicia pitch caused by belt temperature differentials.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于包括环形带的介质处理系统的编码系统。 编码系统包括与环形带相关联的编码标记。 第一编码器换能器响应于编码标记以提供第一编码器信号。 第二编码器换能器响应于编码标记以提供第二编码器信号，第二编码器换能器在空间上与第一编码器换能器分离。 编码器处理器响应于第一编码器信号和第二编码器信号来确定关于环形带的位置数据。 当接缝在两个换能器之间通过时，通过将带位置计算从一个换能器传递到另一个传感器来容纳由于皮带接缝引起的标记的中断。 处理器适于补偿由带温度差导致的编码器标记间距的变化。

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