公开(公告)号：US5978642A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-02

申请号：US238969

申请日：1999-01-27

Applicant: David J. Arcaro ,  James G. Bearss

Inventor： David J. Arcaro ,  James G. Bearss

IPC: B41J13/00 ,  B65H85/00 ,  G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/01 ,  G03G15/16

CPC classification number: G03G15/0163 ,  G03G2215/0174 ,  G03G2215/0183

Abstract: A printing system for printing multiple colors on a sheet of print media includes an electrophotographic printer having a photoconductor drum and a transfer roller configured to interact in co-rotation with the drum during transfer of a color image plane from the drum onto a sheet of print media passed therebetween. A paper drive sheet feeder system is included which has a grit shaft extending generally transverse of a paper travel path, a first pinch roller configured to interact in co-rotation with the grit shaft along a first edge of a sheet of print media, and a second pinch roller configured to interact in co-rotation with the grit shaft along a second edge of the sheet of print media. The grit shaft is driven in rotation to drive the sheet of print media along a bidirectional sheet travel path such that a plurality of different colored image planes is superposed onto the sheet of print media in accurate registration therebetween. A method for printing multiple colors is also described.

Abstract translation: 用于在一张打印介质上打印多种颜色的打印系统包括具有光电导体鼓和转印辊的电子照相打印机，所述感光鼓和转印辊被配置为在将彩色图像平面从鼓转印到打印纸上时与鼓共同旋转 介质通过。 包括一种纸驱动片材馈送系统，其具有大体横向于纸行进路径延伸的砂砾轴，第一夹送辊构造成沿着打印介质的第一边缘与砂砾轴共同旋转，并且 第二夹送辊构造成沿着打印介质片的第二边缘与砂砾轴共同旋转。 砂轮轴被旋转驱动以沿着双向片材行进路径驱动打印介质片，使得将多个不同的着色图像平面以精确对准的方式叠加在打印介质片上。 还描述了用于打印多种颜色的方法。

公开(公告)号：US5751329A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-12

申请号：US667339

申请日：1996-06-20

Applicant: James G. Bearss ,  Thomas Camis

Inventor： James G. Bearss ,  Thomas Camis

IPC: B41J2/415 ,  G03G5/02 ,  G03G15/01 ,  G03G15/32 ,  B41J2/385 ,  G01D15/06 ,  G03G9/08

CPC classification number: G03G15/0152 ,  B41J2/415 ,  G03G15/0163 ,  G03G15/323 ,  G03G5/0202 ,  G03G2215/017 ,  G03G2215/0629

Abstract: A color printer incorporating the invention hereof includes an ionographic image projection head which employs AC and DC potentials to provide an ion pool from which ions may be projected onto a movable dielectric surface. Plural developer modules are arranged about the dielectric surface, each developer module including an ion imaging head and a color toner module. Each developer module, after ion-beam imaging the movable dielectric surface, develops the charge image on the dielectric surface by bringing it into contact with a single color toner module. A processor controls each ionographic image projection head and each associated toner module to immediately apply the color toner after imaging of the dielectric surface. A transfer station is located downstream from the plural developer modules and enables transfer of the full color toned image from the dielectric surface to a sheet after a single pass of the dielectric surface past the plural developer modules.

Abstract translation: 结合本发明的彩色打印机包括使用AC和DC电位来提供离子的离子图像投影头，离子池可从该离子池将离子投射到可移动电介质表面上。 多个显影剂模块围绕电介质表面布置，每个显影剂模块包括离子成像头和彩色调色剂模块。 每个显影剂模块在离子束成像可移动电介质表面之后，通过使其与单色调色剂模块接触而在电介质表面上显影电荷图像。 处理器控制每个离子图像投影头和每个相关联的调色剂模块，以在电介质表面成像之后立即施加彩色调色剂。 传送站位于多个显影剂模块的下游，并且能够在通过多个显影剂模块的电介质表面的单次通过之后将全色调色图像从电介质表面传送到片材。

公开(公告)号：US5136334A

公开(公告)日：1992-08-04

申请号：US701926

申请日：1991-05-17

Applicant: Thomas Camis ,  James G. Bearss ,  James A. Hall

Inventor： Thomas Camis ,  James G. Bearss ,  James A. Hall

IPC: G03G15/01 ,  G03G15/10 ,  G03G15/16

CPC classification number: G03G15/0157 ,  G03G15/0163 ,  G03G15/169

Abstract: Liquid toner conditioning apparatus for use in an electrophotographic color printer and including a stabilizing roller positioned adjacent to the surface of a photoconductive drum and operative for transforming discrete color toner particles on the surface of the drum into a stabilized unitary polymeric film structure which may be directly transferred onto an adjacent print medium. Advantageously, the stabilizing roller will include an inner core member which may be heated as well as connected to a source of either AC bias or DC bias or both. This stabilizing and toner conditioning roller further includes a soft elastomeric roller cover positioned around the periphery of the inner core member and has a smooth outer surface which makes direct contact with the developed toner layers on the surface of the adjacent photoconductive drum.

Abstract translation: 用于电子照相彩色打印机中的液体调色剂调节装置，包括位于与感光鼓表面相邻的稳定辊，用于将滚筒表面上的离散色调色剂颗粒转换成稳定的单一聚合物膜结构，其可直接 转移到相邻的打印介质上。 有利的是，稳定辊将包括可以被加热并连接到AC偏压或DC偏压源或两者的内芯构件。 这种稳定和调色剂调理辊还包括一个位于内芯件周边周围的柔性弹性辊盖，并且具有光滑的外表面，该外表面与邻近的感光鼓表面上显影的调色剂层直接接触。

公开(公告)号：US4791165A

公开(公告)日：1988-12-13

申请号：US28021

申请日：1987-03-16

Applicant: James G. Bearss ,  Kenneth A. Norton

Inventor： James G. Bearss ,  Kenneth A. Norton

IPC: C09D11/00 ,  C08L39/00

CPC classification number: C09D11/30

Abstract: An ink composition is provided for an ink-jet printer, preferably a thermal ink-jet printer. The composition comprises about 5 to 40 wt % glycol, about 60 to 90 wt % water, about 0.001 to 10 wt % polymer blend and about 1 to 7 wt % dye. The polymer blend includes both uncharged and charged monomeric units.The glycol and polymer blend act to form a soft plug that forms in the orifice of the ink-jet pen. The soft plug prevents further evaporaion of water, but unlike a hard plug, is readily blown out upon firing. The charged units in the polymer blend contribute to water fastness and light fastness of the dye on paper. Further, by employing appropriate functional groups in the polymer blend, chemical degradation of the ink dye can be retarded on acid or alkaline papers.

Abstract translation: 为喷墨打印机提供油墨组合物，优选为热喷墨打印机。 该组合物包含约5至40重量％的二醇，约60至90重量％的水，约0.001至10重量％的聚合物共混物和约1至7重量％的染料。 聚合物共混物包括不带电和带电的单体单元。 二醇和聚合物共混物起到形成在喷墨笔的孔口中的软塞子的作用。 软塞防止水的进一步蒸发，但与硬塞不同，在烧制时容易吹出。 聚合物共混物中的带电单位有助于染色剂在纸上的耐水牢度和耐光性。 此外，通过在聚合物共混物中使用适当的官能团，油墨染料的化学降解可以在酸性或碱性纸上延迟。

公开(公告)号：US06678426B1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-13

申请号：US09047315

申请日：1998-03-24

Applicant: James G. Bearss ,  Eugene A. Roylance ,  Wayne E. Bradburn ,  Arlin R. Jones

Inventor： James G. Bearss ,  Eugene A. Roylance ,  Wayne E. Bradburn ,  Arlin R. Jones

IPC: G06K932

CPC classification number: G06K15/02 ,  G06K15/1874 ,  G06K2215/0071

Abstract: Lower resolution source data is synthesized to a higher resolution format for subsequent rendering on a lower resolution output device. Synthesis occurs by selecting or generating and using a synthesis template that represents a configuration of a plurality of pixel data in the higher resolution format into which the lower resolution source data is to be synthesized. A working or active pixel is identified from the lower resolution source data, a synthesis template is selected, and then the synthesis template pixel data is substituted for the working pixel for rendering on the output device. The synthesized higher resolution data is rendered in a manner such that dots represented by the synthesized data are formed interstitially relative to scan lines of the given lower raster/resolution capability of the output device. The working pixel is identified in the lower resolution data by recognizing a configuration of a plurality of pixel data adjacent the working pixel. The synthesis template comprises at least a two by two cell matrix for pixel placement in the higher resolution format. The synthesis template pixel placement is formed to provide an apparent merge of the pixel data in the higher resolution format with the adjacent pixel data of the lower resolution format data.

Abstract translation: 较低分辨率的源数据被合成为较高分辨率的格式，用于在较低分辨率的输出设备上进行后续渲染。 通过选择或生成和使用表示要合成较低分辨率源数据的较高分辨率格式的多个像素数据的配置的合成模板进行合成。 从较低分辨率源数据识别工作或活动像素，选择合成模板，然后将合成模板像素数据替换为用于在输出设备上呈现的工作像素。 合成的较高分辨率数据以使得由合成数据表示的点相对于输出装置的给定较低光栅/分辨能力的扫描线在间隙形成的方式呈现。 通过识别与工作像素相邻的多个像素数据的配置，在较低分辨率数据中识别工作像素。 合成模板包括至少两个两个单元矩阵，用于以较高分辨率格式放置像素。 形成合成模板像素布置以提供较高分辨率格式的像素数据与较低分辨率格式数据的相邻像素数据的明显合并。

公开(公告)号：US6163662A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-19

申请号：US348650

申请日：1999-07-06

Applicant: Michael J. Martin ,  John W. Huffman ,  Nancy Cernusak ,  Jeffrey S. Weaver ,  James G. Bearss ,  Thomas Camis

Inventor： Michael J. Martin ,  John W. Huffman ,  Nancy Cernusak ,  Jeffrey S. Weaver ,  James G. Bearss ,  Thomas Camis

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/5029 ,  G03G15/2003

Abstract: The present invention relates to image forming devices, fusing assemblies and methods of forming an image. According to one aspect of the invention, an image forming device includes a housing including a media path configured to guide media in a downstream direction within the housing; an input device configured to receive an image; a developing assembly adjacent the media path and configured to provide developing material; a sensor adjacent the media path and configured to determine a qualitative characteristic of the media and to generate a signal indicative of the qualitative characteristic; and a fuser adjacent the media path and configured to adjust a fusing parameter responsive to the signal and to fuse the developing material corresponding to the image to the media and according to the fusing parameter.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及图像形成装置，定影组件以及形成图像的方法。 根据本发明的一个方面，图像形成装置包括壳体，该壳体包括介质路径，所述介质路径被配置为沿着壳体内的下游方向引导介质; 被配置为接收图像的输入装置; 邻近介质路径并被构造成提供显影材料的显影组件; 传感器，其邻近所述媒体路径并且被配置为确定所述媒体的定性特征并产生指示所述定性特征的信号; 以及与所述媒体路径相邻并且被配置为响应于所述信号调整融合参数并将与所述图像相对应的显影材料熔合到所述介质并根据所述融合参数的定影器。

公开(公告)号：US6157793A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-05

申请号：US348149

申请日：1999-07-06

Applicant: Jeffrey S. Weaver ,  James G. Bearss ,  Thomas Camis

Inventor： Jeffrey S. Weaver ,  James G. Bearss ,  Thomas Camis

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/16

CPC classification number: G03G15/1675 ,  G03G15/6561 ,  G03G2215/00632 ,  G03G2215/00763

Abstract: The present invention includes image forming devices, imaging assemblies, sensors, and methods of forming an image. One aspect of the present invention provides an image forming device including a housing configured to guide media along a media path; an input device configured to receive an image; a sensor adjacent the media path and configured to monitor the media and to generate a signal responsive to the monitoring; and an imager adjacent the media path and configured to provide developing material corresponding to the image upon the media according to an imaging parameter and to adjust the imaging parameter responsive to the signal.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括图像形成装置，成像组件，传感器和形成图像的方法。 本发明的一个方面提供了一种图像形成装置，其包括被构造成沿着介质路径引导介质的壳体; 被配置为接收图像的输入装置; 邻近媒体路径并被配置为监视媒体并响应于监视产生信号的传感器; 以及邻近媒体路径并被配置为根据成像参数在媒体上提供与图像相对应的显影材料的成像器，并且响应于该信号来调整成像参数。

公开(公告)号：US5393635A

公开(公告)日：1995-02-28

申请号：US99021

申请日：1993-07-28

Applicant: Dale D. Russell ,  James G. Bearss

Inventor： Dale D. Russell ,  James G. Bearss

IPC: G03G9/12 ,  G03G9/13 ,  G03G9/135

CPC classification number: G03G9/13 ,  G03G9/135 ,  G03G9/1355

Abstract: The invention is a negative charge director for liquid electrographic toners. The charge director comprises a very weakly associating, charged functional group covalently bonded in the resin coating of the toner particle, and a very strongly chelating, preferably neutrally charged, molecule dispersed in the liquid phase to achieve charge separation. The weak association site on the resin is prepared, via well-known ion-exchange chemistry, in the metal form desired. Preferred metals are those with no regulatory, health or environmental issues, such as K+, Na+, Ca.sup.2+, Al.sup.3+, Zn.sup.2+, Zr.sup.4+, Mg.sup.2+, ammonium (NH.sub.4 +), and organic cations.The cation-associated resin is brought into dispersion with the solution phase chelating molecule. When this is done, the equilibria that compete for the cation are such that it is released from the resin and bound in the chelate. The toner particle is left with a net negative charge which is permanent, but which is balanced by an equal, opposite charge on the chelated cationic species in the continuous phase. Preferably, there are no other sources of charge in the dispersion, and there is no excess of charge carriers in the continuous phase which would interfere with development.

Abstract translation: 本发明是液体电摄像调色剂的负电荷导向器。 电荷导向剂包括共价结合在调色剂颗粒的树脂涂层中的非常弱缔合的带电官能团，以及分散在液相中非常强的螯合，优选中性带电的分子以实现电荷分离。 通过众所周知的离子交换化学，以所需的金属形式制备树脂上的弱缔合位点。 优选的金属是没有调节，健康或环境问题的金属，如K +，Na +，Ca2 +，Al3 +，Zn2 +，Zr4 +，Mg2 +，铵（NH4 +）和有机阳离子。 将阳离子相关树脂与溶液相螯合分子分散。 当这样做时，竞争阳离子的平衡使其从树脂中释放并结合在螯合物中。 剩余的调色剂颗粒具有永久性的净负电荷，但在连续相中的螯合阳离子物质上由相等的相反电荷平衡。 优选地，在分散体中不存在其它电荷源，并且在连续相中不会导致过量的电荷载体干扰显影。

公开(公告)号：US07236268B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-26

申请号：US10630312

申请日：2003-07-30

Applicant: Pochiraju Srinivas Rao ,  James G. Bearss

Inventor： Pochiraju Srinivas Rao ,  James G. Bearss

IPC: H04N1/405 ,  G06K15/02

CPC classification number: G06K15/02 ,  G06K15/1856

Abstract: A method of data processing is described for generating a screened bitmap in an adaptive manner. The page being printed is subdivided into a plurality of smaller areas, and the optimal screening method is selected based on the content of the data being processed. Areas of the page that primarily comprise of graphic elements and/or fonts are screened as part of the rendering process, while areas that are primarily continuous tone elements are screened as a secondary step after the rendering process.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于以自适应方式生成屏蔽位图的数据处理方法。 正在打印的页面被细分为多个较小的区域，并且基于正在处理的数据的内容来选择最佳筛选方法。 主要由图形元素和/或字体组成的页面区域作为渲染过程的一部分进行筛选，而在渲染过程之后，主要连续色调元素的区域被筛选为次要步骤。

公开(公告)号：US5450189A

公开(公告)日：1995-09-12

申请号：US196937

申请日：1994-02-15

Applicant: Dale D. Russell ,  James G. Bearss

Inventor： Dale D. Russell ,  James G. Bearss

IPC: G03G13/01 ,  G03G15/01

CPC classification number: G03G13/01 ,  G03G15/0126

Abstract: A system and method for electrophotographic printing an image with a plurality of toners, where the plurality of toners includes toners that are attracted to either a first charge potential or a second charge potential. The electrophotographic system includes a photoconductive surface that is charged to the second charge potential. A laser selectively discharges the photoconductive surface to the first charge potential in accordance the image to be printed. Those toners that are attracted to the first charge potential are applied to the photoconductive surface, wherein the toners are electrostatically attracted to those areas of the photoconductive surface that are at the first charge potential. The photoconductive surface again charged to the second charge potential. The photoconductive surface is again discharged to the first charge potential in accordance with those areas of the image to which those toners that are attracted to the second charge potential are to be repelled. Those toners that are attracted to the second charge potential are applied to the photoconductive surface, wherein the toners are electrostatically attracted to those areas of the photoconductive surface that remain at the first charge potential. Finally, the image is transferred to a receiving surface.

Abstract translation: 一种用于利用多个调色剂电子照相印刷图像的系统和方法，其中多个调色剂包括被吸引到第一电荷电位或第二充电电位的调色剂。 电子照相系统包括充电到第二充电电位的光电导表面。 激光器根据要印刷的图像选择性地将光电导面放电到第一充电电位。 被吸引到第一电荷电位的那些调色剂被施加到光电导表面，其中调色剂被静电吸引到处于第一充电电位的光导表面的那些区域。 光电导表面再次充电到第二电荷电位。 根据被吸引到第二充电电位的那些调色剂要被排斥的图像的那些区域，再次将光电导表面放电到第一充电电位。 被吸引到第二电荷电位的那些调色剂被施加到光电导表面，其中调色剂被静电吸引到保持在第一电荷电位的光导表面的那些区域。 最后，图像被传送到接收表面。