Patents by Inventor Gregory D. Creteau

Gregory D. Creteau 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).

  • Heating apparatus with mechanical attachment
    Patent number: 7235761
    Abstract: In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, an image heating apparatus is provided for fusing an unfixed toner image to a substrate including a housing base for supporting a heater, and a thin film or belt extending around the housing base and heater. The heater is held to the housing base by a fastener structure that may include a pair of retainer clips having opposing ends attached to the housing base and having a central portion extending across the heater for retaining the heater in position. The clips may include outwardly extending walls for engaging edges of the belt to maintain the lateral position of the belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Maul, James D. Gilmore, Gregory D. Creteau