Patents by Inventor Alan J. Swire

Alan J. Swire has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8634756
    Abstract: A method and system for printing image documents using a variety of toners where some toners using a multi-development station having two or more development stations. These toners are co-printed prior to fixing, on the receiver by the multi-development station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: James D. Shifley, Alan J. Swire, Thomas N. Tombs
  • Patent number: 8554089
    Abstract: A method and system for printing image documents using a variety of toners where some toners using a multi-development station having two or more development stations. These toners are co-printed prior to fixing, on the receiver by the multi-development station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: James D. Shifley, Alan J. Swire, Thomas N. Tombs
  • Publication number: 20110116814
    Abstract: A method and system for printing image documents using a variety of toners where some toners using a multi-development station having two or more development stations. These toners are co-printed prior to fixing, on the receiver by the multi-development station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: James D. Shifley, Alan J. Swire, Thomas N. Tombs
  • Publication number: 20110117487
    Abstract: A method and system for printing image documents using a variety of toners where some toners using a multi-development station having two or more development stations. These toners are co-printed prior to fixing, on the receiver by the multi-development station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: James D. Shifley, Alan J. Swire, Thomas N. Tombs
  • Patent number: 6738090
    Abstract: An electronic imaging system and method are provided that include an image capturing component, such as a digital camera, an image rendering component, such as a printer, digital projector, video screen, etc., each of which requires an intelligence circuit for operation, and an intelligence module detachably connectable to either of the imaging components for providing the required control circuit. The intelligence module includes a microprocessor and memory, and each of the image capturing and rendering components of the system includes a memory for storing operating instructions. The intelligence module downloads the operating instructions of the particular imaging component it is connected to in order to operate the same. The use of a single control module to operate a broad spectrum of digital imaging components advantageously simplifies the circuitry of the components, reduces manufacturing costs, and enhances reliability by minimizing processing steps and circuit interfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Young No, Timothy F. Donahue, Keith A. Hadley, Christopher Rueby, Alan J. Swire
  • Publication number: 20030112356
    Abstract: An electronic imaging system and method are provided that include an image capturing component, such as a digital camera, an image rendering component, such as a printer, digital projector, video screen, etc., each of which requires an intelligence circuit for operation, and an intelligence module detachably connectable to either of the imaging components for providing the required control circuit. The intelligence module includes a microprocessor and memory, and each of the image capturing and rendering components of the system includes a memory for storing operating instructions. The intelligence module downloads the operating instructions of the particular imaging component it is connected to in order to operate the same. The use of a single control module to operate a broad spectrum of digital imaging components advantageously simplifies the circuitry of the components, reduces manufacturing costs, and enhances reliability by minimizing processing steps and circuit interfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: Young No, Timothy F. Donahue, Keith A. Hadley, Christopher Rueby, Alan J. Swire
  • Patent number: 5522067
    Abstract: Apparatus manages short term working storage memory in data processing systems such as medical imaging systems. The working storage has a predetermined full storage capacity, a preselected high water mark storage capacity and a preselected low water mark storage capacity. A control monitors the current storage capacity of the working storage such that if the current storage capacity is greater than or equal to the high water mark, the control deletes digital images having designated status characteristics from working storage until the low water mark is reached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventor: Alan J. Swire