Patents by Inventor Heymo Hormann
Heymo Hormann 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).
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Patent number: 10663893Abstract: A system and method for applying lubricant to a surface, such as a heating surface of a fuser member. The system includes lubricant conduit for carrying pressurized lubricant toward a spraying assembly. A heating element surrounds the lubricant conduit and heats the pressurized lubricant before it arrives at the spraying assembly. The system also includes a pair of double O-ring sealing assemblies for sealingly coupling a lubricant tube to the system.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2017Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: CLOVER IMAGING GROUP, LLCInventors: Heymo Hormann, Craig Calsyn, Daniel J. Andersen
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Publication number: 20190232597Abstract: A system for forming a vacuum bag packaging material into a desired shape includes subjecting the exterior of the packaging material to a vacuum to expand the packaging material. The expanded packaging material is then pressed into or against a forming device. Expanding the packaging material renders a filler material inside a sealed packaging membrane free flowing, such that the packaging material can assume the shape of the forming device during the pressing operation. When the vacuum is removed, the membrane recompresses upon the filler material and renders it non-free flowing such that the formed packaging material maintains the formed shape during ordinary handling.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Heymo Hormann, John Werner, Craig Calsyn
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Patent number: 10293568Abstract: A system and method for forming a vacuum bag packaging material into a desired shape includes subjecting the exterior of the packaging material to a vacuum to expand the packaging material. The expanded packaging material is then pressed into or against a forming device. Expanding the packaging material renders a filler material inside a sealed packaging membrane free flowing, such that the packaging material can assume the shape of the forming device during the pressing operation. When the vacuum is removed, the membrane recompresses upon the filler material and renders it non-free flowing such that the formed packaging material maintains the formed shape during ordinary handling.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: CLOVER TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLCInventors: Heymo Hormann, John Werner, Craig Calsyn
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Patent number: 9927800Abstract: A manufacturing center configured for use with a plurality of tools and a plurality of nests. The manufacturing center includes a base configured for coupling with one of the plurality of nests. The base includes a base electrical connector. The manufacturing center also includes an arm configured for coupling with one of the plurality of tools. The arm has an end movable with respect to the base, and the end includes an arm electrical connector. A controller is operable to control movement of the arm and is in communication with the base electrical connector and the arm electrical connector. The controller is operable to identify which one of the plurality of tools is coupled with the arm and which one of the plurality of nests is coupled with the base at least in part by way of communication with the arm electrical connector and the base electrical connector.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2015Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Clover Technologies Group, LLCInventors: Heymo Hormann, Robert Carducci, Rene Paul Beauchamp
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Publication number: 20180046118Abstract: A system and method for applying lubricant to a surface, such as a heating surface of a fuser member. The system includes lubricant conduit for carrying pressurized lubricant toward a spraying assembly. A heating element surrounds the lubricant conduit and heats the pressurized lubricant before it arrives at the spraying assembly. The system also includes a pair of double O-ring sealing assemblies for sealingly coupling a lubricant tube to the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Heymo HORMANN, Craig CALSYN, Daniel J. ANDERSEN
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Patent number: 9798275Abstract: A system and method for applying lubricant to a surface, such as a heating surface of a fuser member. The system includes lubricant conduit for carrying pressurized lubricant toward a spraying assembly. A heating element surrounds the lubricant conduit and heats the pressurized lubricant before it arrives at the spraying assembly. The system also includes a pair of double O-ring sealing assemblies for sealingly coupling a lubricant tube to the system.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Clover Technologies Group, LLCInventors: Heymo Hormann, Craig Calsyn, Daniel J. Andersen
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Publication number: 20160085234Abstract: A manufacturing center configured for use with a plurality of tools and a plurality of nests. The manufacturing center includes a base configured for coupling with one of the plurality of nests. The base includes a base electrical connector. The manufacturing center also includes an arm configured for coupling with one of the plurality of tools. The arm has an end movable with respect to the base, and the end includes an arm electrical connector. A controller is operable to control movement of the arm and is in communication with the base electrical connector and the arm electrical connector. The controller is operable to identify which one of the plurality of tools is coupled with the arm and which one of the plurality of nests is coupled with the base at least in part by way of communication with the arm electrical connector and the base electrical connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: Heymo HORMANN, Robert CARDUCCI, Rene Paul BEAUCHAMP
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Publication number: 20150355582Abstract: A system and method for applying lubricant to a surface, such as a heating surface of a fuser member. The system includes lubricant conduit for carrying pressurized lubricant toward a spraying assembly. A heating element surrounds the lubricant conduit and heats the pressurized lubricant before it arrives at the spraying assembly. The system also includes a pair of double O-ring sealing assemblies for sealingly coupling a lubricant tube to the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Heymo HORMANN, Craig CALSYN, Daniel J. ANDERSEN
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Patent number: 9207657Abstract: A manufacturing center configured for use with a plurality of tools and a plurality of nests. The manufacturing center includes a base configured for coupling with one of the plurality of nests. The base includes a base electrical connector. The manufacturing center also includes an arm configured for coupling with one of the plurality of tools. The arm has an end movable with respect to the base, and the end includes an arm electrical connector. A controller is operable to control movement of the arm and is in communication with the base electrical connector and the arm electrical connector. The controller is operable to identify which one of the plurality of tools is coupled with the arm and which one of the plurality of nests is coupled with the base at least in part by way of communication with the arm electrical connector and the base electrical connector.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: CLOVER TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLCInventors: Heymo Hormann, Robert Carducci, Rene Paul Beauchamp
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Publication number: 20150151867Abstract: A system and method for forming a vacuum bag packaging material into a desired shape includes subjecting the exterior of the packaging material to a vacuum to expand the packaging material. The expanded packaging material is then pressed into or against a forming device. Expanding the packaging material renders a filler material inside a sealed packaging membrane free flowing, such that the packaging material can assume the shape of the forming device during the pressing operation. When the vacuum is removed, the membrane recompresses upon the filler material and renders it non-free flowing such that the formed packaging material maintains the formed shape during ordinary handling.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2014Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Heymo Hormann, John Werner, Craig Calsyn
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Patent number: 8995873Abstract: A refurbished toner blade for a toner cartridge and a method for refurbishing a toner blade for a toner cartridge are provided. The refurbished toner blade includes a fixed portion configured for attachment to a portion of a toner cartridge, a depending portion extending away from the fixed portion, and a permanent deflection that is formed during refurbishment of the toner blade and that extends between the fixed portion and the depending portion. The refurbished toner blade is formed from a used toner blade in which the depending portion has obtained a permanent deformation in a first direction after an initial period of use. The permanent deflection deflects the depending portion in a second direction opposite the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Clover Technologies Group, LLCInventors: Jun Li, Paul Michael Korzenecki, Heymo Hormann
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Publication number: 20140112683Abstract: A refurbished toner blade for a toner cartridge and a method for refurbishing a toner blade for a toner cartridge are provided. The refurbished toner blade includes a fixed portion configured for attachment to a portion of a toner cartridge, a depending portion extending away from the fixed portion, and a permanent deflection that is formed during refurbishment of the toner blade and that extends between the fixed portion and the depending portion. The refurbished toner blade is formed from a used toner blade in which the depending portion has obtained a permanent deformation in a first direction after an initial period of use. The permanent deflection deflects the depending portion in a second direction opposite the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: Clover Technologies Group, LLCInventors: Jun LI, Paul Michael KORZENECKI, Heymo HORMANN
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Publication number: 20140094945Abstract: A manufacturing center configured for use with a plurality of tools and a plurality of nests. The manufacturing center includes a base configured for coupling with one of the plurality of nests. The base includes a base electrical connector. The manufacturing center also includes an arm configured for coupling with one of the plurality of tools. The arm has an end movable with respect to the base, and the end includes an arm electrical connector. A controller is operable to control movement of the arm and is in communication with the base electrical connector and the arm electrical connector. The controller is operable to identify which one of the plurality of tools is coupled with the arm and which one of the plurality of nests is coupled with the base at least in part by way of communication with the arm electrical connector and the base electrical connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: CLOVER TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLCInventors: Heymo HORMANN, Robert CARDUCCI, Rene Paul BEAUCHAMP
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Patent number: 8644726Abstract: A remanufactured toner cartridge includes a wall defining a fill hole that is used to refill the cartridge with toner. A patch covers the fill hole, and a heat activated adhesive non-removably attaches the patch to the wall. The fill hole can be formed with a heat knife such that when the heat knife is withdrawn it forms a raised ridge of material extending around the perimeter of the fill hole. The patch is attached to the wall by applying heat and pressure to the patch, which also softens and at least partially flattens the ridge of material surrounding the fill hole such that the patch is substantially flush with the wall upon completion of the operation.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Clover Technologies Group, LLCInventors: Heymo Hormann, Paul Michael Korzenecki
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Publication number: 20130230334Abstract: A remanufactured toner cartridge includes a wall defining a fill hole that is used to refill the cartridge with toner. A patch covers the fill hole, and a heat activated adhesive non-removably attaches the patch to the wall. The fill hole can be formed with a heat knife such that when the heat knife is withdrawn it forms a raised ridge of material extending around the perimeter of the fill hole. The patch is attached to the wall by applying heat and pressure to the patch, which also softens and at least partially flattens the ridge of material surrounding the fill hole such that the patch is substantially flush with the wall upon completion of the operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2012Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: CLOVER TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLCInventors: Heymo Hormann, Paul Michael Korzenecki