公开(公告)号：US08931890B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-13

申请号：US13524656

申请日：2012-06-15

Applicant: Kock-Yee Law ,  Hong Zhao ,  Paul McConville ,  Bryan Roof

Inventor： Kock-Yee Law ,  Hong Zhao ,  Paul McConville ,  Bryan Roof

IPC: B41K1/44

CPC classification number: B41M7/00

Abstract: An approach is provided for contact leveling an image applied to a media substrate. The approach involves causing, at least in part, a contact leveling member comprising at least one textured surface configured to repel one or more inks to level an image applied to the media substrate. The at least one textured surface may comprise one or more micro/nano structures configured to cause, at least in part, the at least one textured surface to have an ink contact angle greater than 100° and a sliding angle less than 30° when the at least one textured surface contacts the one or more inks.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于使应用于介质基板的图像的接触平坦化的方法。 该方法至少部分地导致包括构造成排斥一种或多种墨水的至少一个纹理表面的平坦化接触平整构件来对施加到介质基底的图像进行平坦化。 所述至少一个有纹理的表面可以包括一个或多个微/纳米结构，其被配置为至少部分地使所述至少一个纹理化表面具有大于100°的墨接触角和小于30°的滑动角度 至少一个纹理表面接触一种或多种油墨。

公开(公告)号：US08651656B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-18

申请号：US13411038

申请日：2012-03-02

Applicant: Bryan Roof ,  Anthony S. Condello ,  Grace T. Brewington

Inventor： Bryan Roof ,  Anthony S. Condello ,  Grace T. Brewington

IPC: B41J3/407

CPC classification number: B41J3/32

Abstract: Haptic or tactile features, which are generally not visually perceptible or reproducible, are applied at varying positions on a substrate according to a predetermined scheme. A plurality of raised image areas are specified for a group of substrates and raised marks are printed in only one raised image area for each substrate in a manner that is evenly distributed between the raised image areas for the group of substrates. The substrates will present a relatively uniform stack avoiding localized large pile heights when the substrates are stacked. A clear marking material is used to print the raised marks so as not to obscure underlying data printed on the substrate. The clear marking material may include a monomer that may become cross-linked in an exposure process to resist deinking of the substrate. The clear marking material may be mixed with a phosphorescing or fluorescing material as an additional security measure.

Abstract translation: 根据预定方案，通常在视觉上不可感知或可再现的触觉或触觉特征应用于基板上的变化位置。 对于一组基板指定多个凸起图像区域，并且以均匀分布在用于该组基板的凸起图像区域之间的方式，在每个基板的仅一个凸起图像区域中印刷凸起标记。 当衬底堆叠时，衬底将呈现相对均匀的堆叠，避免局部的大桩高度。 使用清晰的标记材料来印刷凸起标记，以免遮蔽印刷在基底上的底层数据。 透明标记材料可以包括可以在曝光过程中交联以防止基底脱墨的单体。 透明标记材料可以与磷光或荧光材料混合，作为额外的安全措施。

公开(公告)号：US20130342621A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-26

申请号：US13529486

申请日：2012-06-21

Applicant: Jacques K. WEBSTER-CURLEY ,  Paul MCCONVILLE ,  Anthony S. CONDELLO ,  Lawrence FLOYD, JR. ,  Fusheng XU ,  Bryan ROOF ,  Jason O'NEIL

Inventor： Jacques K. WEBSTER-CURLEY ,  Paul MCCONVILLE ,  Anthony S. CONDELLO ,  Lawrence FLOYD, JR. ,  Fusheng XU ,  Bryan ROOF ,  Jason O'NEIL

IPC: B41J2/01

CPC classification number: B41M7/0081

Abstract: An approach is provided for controlling ultraviolet-curable gel ink spread of a printed image. The approach involves causing, at least in part, one or more inks to be applied to a first substrate image area by one or more inkjets in a printing zone of a printer, the one or more inkjets being configured to form one or more first ink spots on the first substrate image area. The approach also involves determining a temperature of at least the first substrate image area in the printing zone. The approach further involves determining a first spot size of at least one of the one or more first ink spots. The approach additionally involves causing, at least in part, a temperature of at least a second substrate image area in the printing zone to be based, at least in part, on the determined first spot size.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于控制印刷图像的紫外线固化凝胶油墨扩散的方法。 该方法包括至少部分地通过在打印机的打印区域中的一个或多个喷墨喷嘴将一个或多个墨水施加到第一基底图像区域，所述一个或多个墨水喷嘴构造成形成一个或多个第一墨水 第一基板图像区域上的斑点。 该方法还涉及确定打印区域中的至少第一衬底图像区域的温度。 该方法进一步涉及确定一个或多个第一墨点中的至少一个的第一光斑尺寸。 该方法还包括至少部分地使打印区域中的至少第二基板图像区域的温度至少部分地基于所确定的第一光斑尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US20060291927A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-28

申请号：US11166460

申请日：2005-06-24

Applicant: Bryan Roof ,  Gerald Fletcher

Inventor： Bryan Roof ,  Gerald Fletcher

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2064 ,  G03G15/6585 ,  G03G2215/00021 ,  G03G2215/00426 ,  G03G2215/0081

Abstract: A glossing subsystem is provided that receives duplexed output media that has been selectively marked on a first side and a second side. The glossing subsystem includes: a first glossing unit that selectively provides a first gloss level to a first side of the duplexed output media; and, a second glossing unit that selectively provides a second gloss level to a second side of the duplexed output media.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种光泽子系统，其接收在第一侧和第二侧被选择性地标记的双工输出介质。 光泽子系统包括：第一光泽单元，其选择性地向双工输出介质的第一侧提供第一光泽度; 以及第二光泽单元，其选择性地向双工输出介质的第二侧提供第二光泽度。

公开(公告)号：US20060222393A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-05

申请号：US11094864

申请日：2005-03-31

Applicant: Jeremy de Jong ,  Bryan Roof ,  Anthony Condello

Inventor： Jeremy de Jong ,  Bryan Roof ,  Anthony Condello

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2021 ,  G03G15/205 ,  G03G2215/00021 ,  G03G2215/2074 ,  G03G2215/2083

Abstract: A printing system includes first and second marking engines. First and second fusers are associated with the marking engines, respectively. The printing system has a first mode of operation in which print media is fused by both fusers and a second mode of operation in which at least a portion of the print media is fused by the second fuser, which portion has not been previously fused by the first fuser. The second fuser has first and second fuser operating modes when the printing system is in the first and second modes of operation, respectively. The second fuser applies a first energy input to the print media in the first fuser operating mode and a second energy input, different from the first energy input, to the print media in the second fuser operating mode.

Abstract translation: 打印系统包括第一和第二标记引擎。 分别与标记引擎相关联。 打印系统具有第一操作模式，其中打印介质由两个熔丝和第二操作模式熔合，其中至少一部分打印介质由第二定影器熔合，该部分先前未被熔融 第一个定影器 当打印系统分别处于第一和第二操作模式时，第二定影器具有第一和第二定影器操作模式。 第二定影器在第一定影器操作模式中将第一能量输入施加到打印介质，并且在第二定影器操作模式中将与第一能量输入不同的第二能量输入应用于打印介质。

公开(公告)号：US20060115287A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-01

申请号：US11000158

申请日：2004-11-30

Applicant: Bryan Roof

Inventor： Bryan Roof

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/5062 ,  G03G15/2064 ,  G03G2215/00805

Abstract: A sensor system for detecting gloss levels of a printed image on a substrate generated by a print engine, including: a fixing member for fixing marking particles on the substrate; an optical sensor for sensing a gloss value of the surface of the fixing member; and means for correlating the gloss value of the surface of the fixing member to a gloss value of the printed image on the substrate.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测由打印引擎产生的基板上的印刷图像的光泽度的传感器系统，包括：用于将标记颗粒固定在基板上的固定部件; 用于感测固定构件表面的光泽值的光学传感器; 以及用于将所述固定构件的表面的光泽值与所述基板上的所述印刷图像的光泽值相关联的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20100104332A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：US12257015

申请日：2008-10-23

Applicant: Kock-Yee Law ,  Hong Zhao ,  Bryan Roof ,  Michael F. Zona ,  David J. Gervasi

Inventor： Kock-Yee Law ,  Hong Zhao ,  Bryan Roof ,  Michael F. Zona ,  David J. Gervasi

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2007 ,  G03G2215/2025 ,  G03G2215/2048

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, there are printing apparatuses and methods of forming an image. An exemplary printing apparatus can include a fuser subsystem including one-or more light induced heating elements, each of the one or more light induced heating elements including plurality of nanomaterials, wherein the nanomaterials are selected from the group consisting of carbon nanotubes and metal nanoshells. The exemplary printing apparatus can also include one or more light sources disposed in close proximity to the one or more light induced heating elements, each of the one or more light sources having an emission in the absorption range of the plurality of nanomaterials and disposed to produce heat in the fuser subsystem by light absorption by the plurality of nanomaterials.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明，存在形成图像的印刷装置和方法。 示例性的打印设备可以包括定影子系统，其包括一个或多个光感应加热元件，所述一个或多个光感应加热元件中的每一个包括多个纳米材料，其中所述纳米材料选自由碳纳米管和金属纳米壳组成的组。 该示例性打印设备还可以包括一个或多个光源，其设置在一个或多个光感应加热元件附近，所述一个或多个光源中的每一个具有在多个纳米材料的吸收范围内的发射并且被设置成产生 通过多个纳米材料的光吸收，定影子系统中的热量。

公开(公告)号：US20060067757A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-30

申请号：US11236099

申请日：2005-09-27

Applicant: David Anderson ,  Steven Moore ,  Gerald Fletcher ,  Bryan Roof ,  Eric Hamby ,  Robert Lofthus

Inventor： David Anderson ,  Steven Moore ,  Gerald Fletcher ,  Bryan Roof ,  Eric Hamby ,  Robert Lofthus

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2014 ,  G03G15/2021 ,  G03G2215/00021 ,  G03G2215/00805 ,  G03G2215/2077 ,  G03G2215/2083

Abstract: A printing system includes first and second marking devices for applying images to print media. A first primary fusing device is associated with the first marking device for applying a primary fusing treatment to the images applied to print media by the first marking device. A second primary fusing device is associated with the second marking device for applying a primary fusing treatment to the images applied to print media by the second marking device. At least one secondary fusing device receives printed media from the first and second marking devices. The secondary fusing device selectively applies a further fusing treatment to at least a portion of the images applied to the printed media to increase a uniformity of an appearance characteristic between printed images generated by the first marking device and the second marking device.

Abstract translation: 打印系统包括用于将图像应用于打印介质的第一和第二标记装置。 第一主要定影装置与第一标记装置相关联，用于对通过第一标记装置施加到打印介质的图像施加主要定影处理。 第二主要定影装置与第二标记装置相关联，用于对通过第二标记装置应用于打印介质的图像施加主要定影处理。 至少一个次要定影装置从第一和第二标记装置接收印刷介质。 次要定影装置选择性地对施加到打印介质的图像的至少一部分施加另外的定影处理，以增加由第一标记装置和第二标记装置产生的打印图像之间的外观特征的均匀性。

公开(公告)号：US08857971B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-14

申请号：US13537092

申请日：2012-06-29

Applicant: Anthony S. Condello ,  Bryan Roof

Inventor： Anthony S. Condello ,  Bryan Roof

IPC: B41J2/01

CPC classification number: B41J11/002 ,  B41M5/00 ,  B41M7/0072 ,  B41M7/0081

Abstract: An approach is provided for curing an image applied to a substrate by way of a printing process. The approach involves causing, at least in part, one or more portions of the image to be cured to a predetermined degree to form one or more pinned portions. The approach also involves causing, at least in part, other portions of the image different from the pinned portions to reflow among the pinned portions to level the image. The approach further involves causing, at least in part, the reflowed portions of the image to be cured.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种通过印刷方法固化施加到基底上的图像的方法。 该方法包括至少部分地使得图像的一个或多个部分被固化到预定的程度以形成一个或多个固定部分。 该方法还包括至少部分地使图像的不同于被钉扎部分的其它部分在被钉扎部分之间回流以使图像平整。 该方法还包括至少部分地使得图像的回流部分被固化。

公开(公告)号：US20140002557A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13537092

申请日：2012-06-29

Applicant: Anthony S. CONDELLO ,  Bryan ROOF

Inventor： Anthony S. CONDELLO ,  Bryan ROOF

IPC: B41J2/01

CPC classification number: B41J11/002 ,  B41M5/00 ,  B41M7/0072 ,  B41M7/0081

Abstract: An approach is provided for curing an image applied to a substrate by way of a printing process. The approach involves causing, at least in part, one or more portions of the image to be cured to a predetermined degree to form one or more pinned portions. The approach also involves causing, at least in part, other portions of the image different from the pinned portions to reflow among the pinned portions to level the image. The approach further involves causing, at least in part, the reflowed portions of the image to be cured.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种通过印刷方法固化施加到基底上的图像的方法。 该方法包括至少部分地使得图像的一个或多个部分被固化到预定的程度以形成一个或多个固定部分。 该方法还包括至少部分地使图像的不同于被钉扎部分的其它部分在被钉扎部分之间回流以使图像平整。 该方法还包括至少部分地使得图像的回流部分被固化。