Patents by Inventor Chris McCleve

Chris McCleve 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).

  • Manually positioned printer with an alignment means
    Patent number: 6674543
    Abstract: A printer with a housing arranged to be manually positioned on an image receiving medium. In order to allow easy alignment, a window is provided such that the print face is visible through the window. A controller of the printer is operable to detect markings on an image receiving medium, the markings being scanned by means of a scanner. An indicator referring to a direction in which the printer is to be moved and the detected markings are displayed in order to obtain alignment between the print face and the detected markings. The printer uses a medium with alignment marks, or alternately prints alignment marks onto a medium. Finally, a base station with an adjustable stop for positioning a print medium is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Esselte N.V.
    Inventors: Robert Charles Lewis Day, Jonathan Kemp, Adrian Michael Woodward, Lawrence Archard, Robert Charles Sims, Geert Heyse, Michel Woodman, Chris McCleve, Martin Gibbs
  • Printer with failsafe features
    Patent number: 6398432
    Abstract: A portable printer which can print on a variety of surfaces is disclosed. The printer has a number of failsafe features which improve its operation and the quality of print. In particular, printing is inhibited in a certain number of situations. Alternatively or additionally, a maintenance sequence can be implemented when the printing unit is removed from a base location. A set of absorbent strips additionally or alternatively allow for the ink jet nozzles to be discharged within the print area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Esselte N.V.
    Inventors: Robert Charles Lewis Day, Lawrence Archard, Jonathan Kemp, Charles Robert Sims, Adrian Michael Woodward, Chris McCleve, Martin Gibbs, Michel Woodman, Geert Heyse
  • Printer system
    Patent number: 6367993
    Abstract: A portable printer is provided which provides active cooperation between a computer and the portable printer unit. A number of different features are introduced into the printing unit which allow greater responsiveness from the computer responsive to actions taken at the printer unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Esselte N.V.
    Inventors: Robert Charles Lewis Day, Lawrence Archard, Jonathan Kemp, Charles Robert Sims, Adrian Michael Woodward, Chris McCleve, Martin Gibbs, Michel Woodman, Geert Heyse
  • Printer with failsafe features
    Publication number: 20010024586
    Abstract: A portable printer which can print on a variety of surfaces is disclosed. The printer has a number of failsafe features which improve its operation and the quality of print. In particular, printing is inhibited in a certain number of situations. Alternatively or additionally, a maintenance sequence can be implemented when the printing unit is removed from a base location. A set of absorbent strips additionally or alternatively allow for the ink jet nozzles to be discharged within the print area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2001
    Publication date: September 27, 2001
    Applicant: Esselte N.V.
    Inventors: Robert Charles Lewis Day, Lawrence Archard, Jonathan Kemp, Charles Robert Sims, Adrian Michael Woodward, Chris Mccleve, Martin Gibbs, Michel Woodman, Geert Heyse
  • Printer system
    Patent number: 6261011
    Abstract: A portable printer is provided which provides active cooperation between a computer and the portable printer unit. A number of different features are introduced into the printing unit which allow greater responsiveness from the computer responsive to actions taken at the printer unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Esselte N.V.
    Inventors: Robert Charles Lewis Day, Lawrence Archard, Jonathan Kemp, Charles Robert Sims, Adrian Michael Woodward, Chris McCleve, Martin Gibbs, Michel Woodman, Geert Heyse
  • Printer system
    Publication number: 20010006586
    Abstract: A portable printer is provided which provides active cooperation between a computer and the portable printer unit. A number of different features are introduced into the printing unit which allow greater responsiveness from the computer responsive to actions taken at the printer unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2001
    Publication date: July 5, 2001
    Applicant: Esselte N.V.
    Inventors: Robert Charles Lewis Day, Lawrence Archard, Jonathan Kemp, Charles Robert Sims, Adrian Michael Woodward, Chris McCleve, Martin Gibbs, Michel Woodman, Geert Heyse