Patents by Inventor Johnnie A Coffey

Johnnie A Coffey 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: 8348397
    Abstract: A fluid height backpressure system includes a printhead, a fluid supply tank, a backpressure device, and an air removal device. The backpressure device responsible for supplying system backpressure includes at least one tower disposed in an upright position and having a plurality of walls defining first and second chambers for respectively communicating with the ink supply tank and a fluid supply reservoir of the printhead. The air removal device provides additional back pressure in the second chamber, allows backpressure in the system to be maintained even with an empty fluid supply tank, and also supply of ink to the fluid supply reservoir of the printhead substantially without air bubbles being introduced therein. Also, ink sensors are utilized for sensing out-of-ink/ink-low conditions and also to help establish and continue the operation of the backpressure device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Johnnie Coffey, Steven Robert Komplin, Guion Yuvano Lucas, Randal Scott Williamson
  • Patent number: 8256880
    Abstract: A fluid height backpressure system includes a printhead, a fluid supply tank, a backpressure device, and an air removal device. The backpressure device responsible for supplying system backpressure includes at least one tower disposed in an upright position and having a plurality of walls defining first and second chambers for respectively communicating with the ink supply tank and a fluid supply reservoir of the printhead. The air removal device provides additional backpressure in the second chamber, allows backpressure in the system to be maintained even with an empty fluid supply tank, and also supply of ink to the fluid supply reservoir of the printhead substantially without air bubbles being introduced therein. Also, ink sensors are utilized for sensing different levels of ink in the ink supply tank and out-of-ink/ink-low conditions in the backpressure device and also to help establish and continue the operation of the backpressure device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Johnnie Coffey, Steven Robert Komplin, Guion Yuvano Lucas, Randal Scott Williamson
  • Patent number: 8192000
    Abstract: A fluid height backpressure system includes a printhead, a fluid supply tank, a backpressure device, and an air removal device. The backpressure device responsible for supplying system backpressure includes a tower disposed in an upright position and having a plurality of walls defining first and second chambers for respectively communicating with the ink supply tank and a fluid supply reservoir of the printhead. The air removal device provides additional backpressure in the second chamber, allows backpressure in the system to be maintained even with an empty fluid supply tank, and also supply of ink to the fluid supply reservoir of the printhead substantially without air bubbles being introduced therein. Also, ink sensors are utilized for sensing out-of-ink/ink-low conditions and also to help establish and continue the operation of the backpressure device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Johnnie Coffey, Steven Robert Komplin, Guion Yuvano Lucas, Randal Scott Williamson
  • Patent number: 8172381
    Abstract: A multi-color ink tank includes certain features that properly interface with features on a printhead and carrier support structure to operatively seat the ink tank in the carrier support structure in a sealed flow communicative relationship with the printhead. These interface features are spaced apart relative to one another at distances (or dimensions) that ensure the desired seating and sealing of the ink tank in the carrier support structure and thereby the reliable supply of ink for operation of the inkjet printing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: James Daniel Anderson, Jr., Jeffery James Buchanan, Stephen Porter Bush, Michael Clark Campbell, Johnnie Coffey, John Yeung Conway, Gina Marie Johns, Christopher Elliot Lingle, Jason Todd Vanderpool, Rita Greer
  • Publication number: 20110032312
    Abstract: A multi-color ink tank includes certain features that properly interface with features on a printhead to operatively seat the ink tank in the printhead in a sealed flow communicative relationship with the printhead. These interface features are spaced apart relative to one another at distances (or dimensions) that ensure the desired seating and sealing of the ink tank in the printhead and thereby the reliable supply of ink for operation of the inkjet printing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: James Daniel Anderson, JR., Jeffery James Buchanan, Stephen Porter Bush, Michael Clark Campbell, Johnnie Coffey, John Yeung Conway, Gina Marie Johns, Christopher Elliot Lingle, Jason Todd Vanderpool, David Emerson Greer, Rita Greer
  • Publication number: 20110032316
    Abstract: A mono ink tank includes certain features that properly interface with features on a printhead to operatively seat the ink tank in the printhead in a sealed flow communicative relationship with the printhead. These interface features are spaced apart relative to one another at distances (or dimensions) that ensure the desired seating and sealing of the ink tank in the printhead and thereby the reliable supply of ink for operation of the inkjet printing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: James Daniel Anderson, JR., Stephen Bush, Michael Clark Campbell, Johnnie Coffey, John Yeung Conway, Gina Marie Johns, Christopher Elliot Lingle, Jason Todd Vanderpool, Rita Greer
  • Publication number: 20110032313
    Abstract: A individual ink tank includes certain features that properly interface with features on a printhead to operatively seat the ink tank in the printhead in a sealed flow communicative relationship with the printhead. These interface features are spaced apart relative to one another at distances (or dimensions) that ensure the desired seating and sealing of the ink tank in the printhead and thereby the reliable supply of ink for operation of the inkjet printing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: James Daniel Anderson, JR., Stephen Porter Bush, Michael Clark Campbell, Johnnie Coffey, John Yeung Conway, Gina Marie Johns, Christopher Elliot Lingle, Jason Todd Vanderpool, David Emerson Greer, Rita Greer
  • Publication number: 20110012945
    Abstract: A fluid height backpressure system includes a printhead, a fluid supply tank, a backpressure device, and an air removal device. The backpressure device responsible for supplying system backpressure includes at least one tower disposed in an upright position and having a plurality of walls defining first and second chambers for respectively communicating with the ink supply tank and a fluid supply reservoir of the printhead. The air removal device provides additional back pressure in the second chamber, allows backpressure in the system to be maintained even with an empty fluid supply tank, and also supply of ink to the fluid supply reservoir of the printhead substantially without air bubbles being introduced therein. Also, ink sensors are utilized for sensing out-of-ink/ink-low conditions and also to help establish and continue the operation of the backpressure device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventors: Johnnie Coffey, Steven Robert Komplin, Guion Yuvano Lucas, Randal Scott Williamson
  • Publication number: 20110012964
    Abstract: A fluid height backpressure system includes a printhead, a fluid supply tank, a backpressure device, and an air removal device. The backpressure device responsible for supplying system backpressure includes a tower disposed in an upright position and having a plurality of walls defining first and second chambers for respectively communicating with the ink supply tank and a fluid supply reservoir of the printhead. The air removal device provides additional backpressure in the second chamber, allows backpressure in the system to be maintained even with an empty fluid supply tank, and also supply of ink to the fluid supply reservoir of the printhead substantially without air bubbles being introduced therein Also, ink sensors are utilized for sensing out-of-ink/ink-low conditions and also to help establish and continue the operation of the backpressure device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventors: Johnnie Coffey, Steven Robert Komplin, Guion Yuvano Lucas, Randal Scott Williamson
  • Publication number: 20110012946
    Abstract: A fluid height backpressure system includes a printhead, a fluid supply tank, a backpressure device, and an air removal device. The backpressure device responsible for supplying system backpressure includes at least one tower disposed in an upright position and having a plurality of walls defining first and second chambers for respectively communicating with the ink supply tank and a fluid supply reservoir of the printhead. The air removal device provides additional backpressure in the second chamber, allows backpressure in the system to be maintained even with an empty fluid supply tank, and also supply of ink to the fluid supply reservoir of the printhead substantially without air bubbles being introduced therein. Also, ink sensors are utilized for sensing different levels of ink in the ink supply tank and out-of-ink/ink-low conditions in the backpressure device and also to help establish and continue the operation of the backpressure device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventors: Johnnie Coffey, Steven Robert Komplin, Guion Yuvano Lucas, Randal Scott Williamson
  • Publication number: 20100165060
    Abstract: A individual ink tank includes certain features that properly interface with features on a printhead and carrier support structure to operatively seat the ink tank in the carrier support structure in a sealed flow communicative relationship with the printhead. These interface features are spaced apart relative to one another at distances (or dimensions) that ensure the desired seating and sealing of the ink tank in the carrier support structure and thereby the reliable supply of ink for operation of the inkjet printing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2008
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: James Daniel Anderson, JR., Stephen Porter Bush, Michael Clark Campbell, Johnnie Coffey, John Yeung Conway, Gina Marie Johns, Christopher Elliot Lingle, Jason Todd Vanderpool, David Emerson Greer, Rita Greer
  • Publication number: 20100165061
    Abstract: A mono ink tank includes certain features that properly interface with features on a printhead and carrier support structure to operatively seat the ink tank in the carrier support structure in a sealed flow communicative relationship with the printhead. These interface features are spaced apart relative to one another at distances (or dimensions) that ensure the desired seating and sealing of the ink tank in the carrier support structure and thereby the reliable supply of ink for operation of the inkjet printing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2008
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: James Daniel Anderson, JR., Stephen Porter Bush, Michael Clark Campbell, Johnnie Coffey, John Yeung Conway, Gina Marie Johns, Christopher Elliot Lingle, Jason Todd Vanderpool, David Emerson Greer, Rita Greer
  • Publication number: 20100157004
    Abstract: A multi-color ink tank includes certain features that properly interface with features on a printhead and carrier support structure to operatively seat the ink tank in the carrier support structure in a sealed flow communicative relationship with the printhead. These interface features are spaced apart relative to one another at distances (or dimensions) that ensure the desired seating and sealing of the ink tank in the carrier support structure and thereby the reliable supply of ink for operation of the inkjet printing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: James Daniel Anderson, JR., Jeffery James Buchanan, Stephen Porter Bush, Michael Clark Campbell, Johnnie Coffey, John Yeung Conway, Gina Marie Johns, Christopher Elliot Lingle, Jason Todd Vanderpool, Rita Greer
  • Patent number: 7540594
    Abstract: A printhead body for mounting a micro-fluid ejection chip includes a floor having an interior side and an exterior side, the exterior side being configured for mounting at least one micro-fluid ejection chip. A plurality of body vias extends through the floor from the interior side to the exterior side. The plurality of body vias is positioned to supply ink to each micro-fluid ejection chip. A plurality of ink flow channels is formed over the interior side of the floor. The plurality of ink flow channels include at least a first ink flow channel vertically overlapping a separate and independent second ink flow channel. Each individual ink flow channel of the plurality of ink flow channels is in fluid communication with at least one body via of the plurality of body vias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Inventors: Johnnie Coffey, Steven Robert Komplin, Christopher Elliot Lingle
  • Patent number: D587748
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: James Daniel Anderson, Jr., Stephen Porter Bush, Michael Clark Campbell, Johnnie Coffey, John Yeung Conway, Gina Marie Johns, Jay Scott Siekmann, Tu Phan, Rita Greer, legal representative, David Emerson Greer
  • Patent number: D650418
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Lane Thomas Butler, James Daniel Anderson, Jr., Gina Marie Johns, Jason Todd Vanderpool, David Greer, Johnnie Coffey, Jeffery James Buchanan, Michael Clark Campbell, Stephen Porter Bush, John Yeung Conway, Christopher Elliot Lingle
  • Patent number: D650419
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Lane Thomas Butler, James Daniel Anderson, Jr., Gina Marie Johns, Jason Todd Vanderpool, David Greer, Johnnie Coffey, Jeffery James Buchanan, Michael Clark Campbell, Stephen Porter Bush, John Yeung Conway, Christopher Elliot Lingle
  • Patent number: D650420
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Lane Thomas Butler, James Daniel Anderson, Jr., Gina Marie Johns, Jason Todd Vanderpool, David Greer, Johnnie Coffey, Jeffery James Buchanan, Michael Clark Campbell, Stephen Porter Bush, John Yeung Conway, Christopher Elliot Lingle
  • Patent number: D665841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Randal Williamson, Neal McFarland, John Gassett, Edmund James, III, Gina Johns, Steven Komplin, Johnnie Coffey
  • Patent number: D667491
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Randal S. Williamson, Neal McFarland, John Gassett, Edmund James, III, Gina Johns, Steven Komplin, Johnnie Coffey