公开(公告)号：US08965245B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-24

申请号：US13309116

申请日：2011-12-01

Applicant: Mark A. Atwood ,  Roger Gaylord Leighton

Inventor： Mark A. Atwood ,  Roger Gaylord Leighton

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/168

Abstract: An electrostatographic printing apparatus that includes a charge receptor endless belt; a transfer nip including a BTR roll in contact with the charge receptor at a transfer zone, a continuous media supplied to the transfer zone, and the transfer nip adapted for systematic engagement and disengagement with the continuous media for synchronization of image transfer from the charge receptor to the media. More specifically, in response to recognition of imaging inconsistencies such as belt seams, test patches, or label format pitches, the endless belt disengages from the continuous media at the BTR roll. The BTR roll is appropriately turned on and off and the continuous media reversed in direction commonly known as a ‘Pilgrim step’, then returned to normal direction to synchronize the transfer of images to the continuous media, wherein there is substantially zero wrap of the continuous media on the BTR roll during the engagement of the continuous media with the charge receptor belt.

Abstract translation: 一种包括电荷接收器环形带的静电印刷设备; 包括在转印区域与电荷接收体接触的BTR辊的转印辊隙，供给到转印区域的连续介质和适于与连续介质的系统接合和分离的转印辊隙，用于使来自电荷受体的图像转印同步 到媒体。 更具体地，响应于诸如皮带接缝，测试贴片或标签格式间距的成像不一致性的识别，环形带在BTR辊处与连续介质脱离接合。 BTR辊适当地打开和关闭，并且连续介质在通常被称为“朝圣者步骤”的方向上反转，然后返回到正常方向以使图像转印到连续介质上，其中连续介质基本上为零包裹 在连续介质与电荷接收带接合期间，BTR辊上的介质。

公开(公告)号：US20140050495A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-20

申请号：US13589275

申请日：2012-08-20

Applicant: MICHAEL L. GUMINA ,  Mark A. Atwood ,  John T. Buzzelli

Inventor： MICHAEL L. GUMINA ,  Mark A. Atwood ,  John T. Buzzelli

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/754 ,  G03G15/1615 ,  G03G15/5004 ,  G03G15/5008 ,  G03G2215/00139

Abstract: A processor places a printer apparatus in a reduced activity mode after printing requests have not been received for an “inactivity” time period. A belt support device rotates a photoreceptor belt at a reduced speed when the printer apparatus enters the reduced activity mode and for a “delay” time period after the printer apparatus enters the reduced activity mode. The belt support device returns the rotational speed of the photoreceptor belt to the original speed if a new printing request is received during the delay time period. However, the belt support device stops rotation of the photoreceptor belt and reduces the belt tension if the delay time period expires without receiving a new printing request.

Abstract translation: 在“不活动”时间段内没有接收到打印请求之后，处理器将打印机设备置于减活动模式。 当打印机设备进入减活动模式并且在打印机设备进入减活动模式之后的“延迟”时间段时，带支撑装置以降低的速度旋转感光带。 如果在延迟时间段内接收到新的打印请求，皮带支撑装置将感光带的旋转速度返回到原始速度。 然而，如果延迟时间期满而不接收到新的打印请求，则带支撑装置停止感光带的旋转并减小皮带张力。

公开(公告)号：US20130142544A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-06

申请号：US13309116

申请日：2011-12-01

Applicant: Mark A. Atwood ,  Roger Gaylord Leighton

Inventor： Mark A. Atwood ,  Roger Gaylord Leighton

IPC: G03G15/16

CPC classification number: G03G15/168

Abstract: An electrostatographic printing apparatus that includes a charge receptor endless belt; a transfer nip including a BTR roll in contact with the charge receptor at a transfer zone, a continuous media supplied to the transfer zone, and the transfer nip adapted for systematic engagement and disengagement with the continuous media for synchronization of image transfer from the charge receptor to the media. More specifically, in response to recognition of imaging inconsistencies such as belt seams, test patches, or label format pitches, the endless belt disengages from the continuous media at the BTR roll. The BTR roll is appropriately turned on and off and the continuous media reversed in direction commonly known as a ‘Pilgrim step’, then returned to normal direction to synchronize the transfer of images to the continuous media, wherein there is substantially zero wrap of the continuous media on the BTR roll during the engagement of the continuous media with the charge receptor belt.

Abstract translation: 一种包括电荷接收器环形带的静电印刷设备; 包括在转印区域与电荷接收体接触的BTR辊的转印辊隙，供给到转印区域的连续介质和适于与连续介质的系统接合和分离的转印辊隙，用于使来自电荷受体的图像转印同步 到媒体。 更具体地，响应于诸如皮带接缝，测试贴片或标签格式间距的成像不一致性的识别，环形带在BTR辊处与连续介质脱离接触。 BTR辊适当地打开和关闭，并且连续介质在通常被称为“朝圣者步骤”的方向上反转，然后返回到正常方向以使图像转印到连续介质上，其中连续介质基本上为零包裹 在连续介质与电荷接收带接合期间，BTR辊上的介质。

公开(公告)号：US20130044165A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-21

申请号：US13212871

申请日：2011-08-18

Applicant: Roger G. Leighton ,  David Peter Lomenzo ,  Patrick James Walker ,  Mark A. Atwood

Inventor： Roger G. Leighton ,  David Peter Lomenzo ,  Patrick James Walker ,  Mark A. Atwood

IPC: B41J2/175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17593

Abstract: A pressurized ink delivery system having two delivery reservoirs in an inkjet printer enables a control system to alternate between the two reservoirs for printhead supply without coupling pressurized air from a delivery reservoir to a low pressure source of ink. Each delivery reservoir includes a conduit having an orifice that enables the pressure within a delivery reservoir to exit the reservoir before the ink delivery reservoir is fluidly connected to the low pressure source of ink for refilling of the delivery reservoir. By dropping the high pressure reservoir to atmosphere and then switching the seal actuators for the two reservoirs, the spray of ink is avoided.

Abstract translation: 在喷墨打印机中具有两个输送储存器的加压油墨输送系统使得控制系统能够在两个储存器之间交替用于打印头供应，而不将加压空气从输送储存器耦合到低压油墨源。 每个输送储存器包括具有孔口的管道，该孔口使得输送储存器内的压力能够在油墨输送储存器流体连接到低压油墨源之前离开储存器，以重新填充输送储存器。 通过将高压储存器放置到大气中，然后切换两个储存器的密封致动器，避免了喷墨。

公开(公告)号：US07760226B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-20

申请号：US12053704

申请日：2008-03-24

Applicant: Mark A Atwood ,  James P Calamita

Inventor： Mark A Atwood ,  James P Calamita

IPC: B41J15/14 ,  B41J27/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/326 ,  G03G15/04045 ,  G03G2221/1636

Abstract: In a color marking assembly, a series of ROS units are aligned above a photoconductive surface. These units have side mounts and a side positioned outboard linear actuator connecting them to this assembly. The inboard mounts are attached to a first inboard side of the ROS, and the outboard mounted linear actuators are attached to a second outboard side of the ROS unit. The inboard mount is an elongated bar extending beyond the height of the ROS unit. This elongated bar has hinged portions on both its top and bottom connections to the ROS unit. The linear actuator that is positioned on the outboard side of the ROS unit has a rigid sphere resting in a V-housing in a V-block. This actuator configuration and the board mount enable the ROS unit to be easily deskewed when required to provide improved vibration-free images.

Abstract translation: 在颜色标记组件中，一系列ROS单元在光电导表面上方对准。 这些单元具有侧面安装件，侧面定位在外部线性致动器上，将其连接到该组件。 内置安装件连接到ROS的第一内侧，并且外侧安装的线性致动器附接到ROS单元的第二外侧。 内置安装件是延伸超过ROS单元高度的细长杆。 该细长杆在其与ROS单元的顶部和底部连接处都具有铰接部分。 定位在ROS单元外侧的线性致动器具有静止在V形壳体中的V形壳体中的刚性球体。 该执行器配置和板安装使ROS单元能够在需要时轻松进行偏斜扫描，以提供改进的无振动图像。

公开(公告)号：US20090237484A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-24

申请号：US12053704

申请日：2008-03-24

Applicant: MARK A. ATWOOD ,  James P. Calamita

Inventor： MARK A. ATWOOD ,  James P. Calamita

IPC: B41J2/385

CPC classification number: G03G15/326 ,  G03G15/04045 ,  G03G2221/1636

Abstract: In a color marking assembly, a series of ROS units are aligned above a photoconductive surface. These units have side mounts and a side positioned outboard linear actuator connecting them to this assembly. The inboard mounts are attached to a first inboard side of the ROS, and the outboard mounted linear actuators are attached to a second outboard side of the KROS unit.The inboard mount is an elongated bar extending beyond the height of the ROS unit. This elongated bar has hinged portions on both its top and bottom connections to the ROS unit. The linear actuator that is positioned on the outboard side of the ROS unit has a rigid sphere, resting in a V-housing in a V-Block. This actuator configuration and the board mount enable the ROS unit to be easily deskewed when required to provide improved vibration-free images.

Abstract translation: 在颜色标记组件中，一系列ROS单元在光电导表面上方对准。 这些单元具有侧面安装件，侧面定位在外部线性致动器上，将其连接到该组件。 内置安装座连接到ROS的第一内侧，并且外侧安装的线性致动器附接到KROS单元的第二外侧。 内置安装件是延伸超过ROS单元高度的细长杆。 该细长杆在其与ROS单元的顶部和底部连接处都具有铰接部分。 定位在ROS单元外侧的线性执行器具有刚性球体，静止在V形壳体中的V形壳体中。 该执行器配置和板安装使ROS单元能够在需要时轻松进行偏斜扫描，以提供改进的无振动图像。

公开(公告)号：US06687480B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-03

申请号：US10165717

申请日：2002-06-07

Applicant: Brendan P. Obrien ,  Andrew J. Bonacci ,  Mark A. Atwood

Inventor： Brendan P. Obrien ,  Andrew J. Bonacci ,  Mark A. Atwood

IPC: G03G1516

CPC classification number: G03G15/165

Abstract: A contact blade, formed of a plurality of blade segments, is mounted parallel to and spaced from an imaging surface. A plurality of blade lifters, one blade lifter for each of the blade segments, are individually movable from an inoperative position immediately adjacent to the blade segments to an operative position. When in the operative position the engage lifters engage the blade segments and deflect the blade segments. This causes tips of the blade segments to contact a print sheet contacting the imaging surface and press the print sheet against the imaging surface. A lifter activating device moves a current select number of adjacent blade lifters into the operative position.

Abstract translation: 由多个叶片段形成的接触片平行于成像表面并与成像表面间隔开。 多个叶片升降器，用于每个叶片段的一个叶片升降器可以从紧邻叶片段的不工作位置单独移动到操作位置。 当处于操作位置时，啮合升降器接合叶片段并使叶片段偏转。 这使得刀片段的尖端与接触成像表面的打印片接触并将打印片材压靠在成像表面上。 提升器启动装置将当前选定数量的相邻叶片升降器移动到操作位置。

公开(公告)号：US08768216B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US13589275

申请日：2012-08-20

Applicant: Michael L. Gumina ,  Mark A. Atwood ,  John T Buzzelli

Inventor： Michael L. Gumina ,  Mark A. Atwood ,  John T Buzzelli

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/16

CPC classification number: G03G15/754 ,  G03G15/1615 ,  G03G15/5004 ,  G03G15/5008 ,  G03G2215/00139

Abstract: A processor places a printer apparatus in a reduced activity mode after printing requests have not been received for an “inactivity” time period. A belt support device rotates a photoreceptor belt at a reduced speed when the printer apparatus enters the reduced activity mode and for a “delay” time period after the printer apparatus enters the reduced activity mode. The belt support device returns the rotational speed of the photoreceptor belt to the original speed if a new printing request is received during the delay time period. However, the belt support device stops rotation of the photoreceptor belt and reduces the belt tension if the delay time period expires without receiving a new printing request.

Abstract translation: 在“不活动”时间段内没有接收到打印请求之后，处理器将打印机设备置于减活动模式。 当打印机设备进入减活动模式并且在打印机设备进入减活动模式之后的“延迟”时间段时，带支撑装置以降低的速度旋转感光带。 如果在延迟时间段内接收到新的打印请求，皮带支撑装置将感光带的旋转速度返回到原始速度。 然而，如果延迟时间期满而不接收到新的打印请求，则带支撑装置停止感光带的旋转并减小皮带张力。

公开(公告)号：US08529038B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-10

申请号：US13212871

申请日：2011-08-18

Applicant: Roger G. Leighton ,  David Peter Lomenzo ,  Patrick James Walker ,  Mark A. Atwood

Inventor： Roger G. Leighton ,  David Peter Lomenzo ,  Patrick James Walker ,  Mark A. Atwood

IPC: B41J2/175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17593

Abstract: A pressurized ink delivery system having two delivery reservoirs in an inkjet printer enables a control system to alternate between the two reservoirs for printhead supply without coupling pressurized air from a delivery reservoir to a low pressure source of ink. Each delivery reservoir includes a conduit having an orifice that enables the pressure within a delivery reservoir to exit the reservoir before the ink delivery reservoir is fluidly connected to the low pressure source of ink for refilling of the delivery reservoir. By dropping the high pressure reservoir to atmosphere and then switching the seal actuators for the two reservoirs, the spray of ink is avoided.

Abstract translation: 在喷墨打印机中具有两个输送储存器的加压油墨输送系统使得控制系统能够在两个储存器之间交替用于打印头供应，而不将加压空气从输送储存器耦合到低压油墨源。 每个输送储存器包括具有孔口的管道，该孔口使得输送储存器内的压力能够在油墨输送储存器流体连接到低压油墨源之前离开储存器，以重新填充输送储存器。 通过将高压储存器放置到大气中，然后切换两个储存器的密封致动器，避免了喷墨。

公开(公告)号：US08375855B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-19

申请号：US12754768

申请日：2010-04-06

Applicant: Mark A Atwood ,  James J Spence

Inventor： Mark A Atwood ,  James J Spence

IPC: B41F35/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/652 ,  G03G15/237 ,  G03G21/0041

Abstract: This is a paper web transporting component that is useful in a duplexing system that uses a paper web to be imaged. The unit has an IOWA roller (backup roll) with an image sensor above it and a cleaning web structure below it. Since excess toner or ink in duplexing systems can adhere to the transport roll, the sensor will pick up these impurities when scanning the surface of the paper web. Therefore, these impurities must be removed from the transport roll or scanning for proper image registration will be adversely affected. The movement of the paper web causes the transport roll to rotate so that the sensor can scan the entire surface of the transport roll.

Abstract translation: 这是一种在使用纸幅进行成像的双工系统中有用的纸幅传送部件。 该单元有一个IOWA辊（支撑辊），图像传感器在其上方，清洁网状结构在其下方。 由于双面打印系统中的多余的调色剂或墨水可能粘附到传送辊上，所以当扫描纸幅表面时，传感器将拾取这些杂质。 因此，这些杂质必须从运输辊中取出，否则扫描适当的图像配准将受到不利影响。 纸幅的移动使得输送辊旋转，使得传感器可扫描传送辊的整个表面。