Patents by Inventor Michael C. Gordon
Michael C. Gordon 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: 9747361Abstract: A computer system to group a data set is provided, in which the computer system includes a memory configured to store instructions and a processor disposed in communication with the memory. The processor upon execution of the instructions is configured to access a data set including a plurality of data elements and associate the plurality of data elements with a plurality of data groups. The data set is assignable to a plurality of bins that are grouped differently than the plurality of data groups, wherein assignment of the data set to the plurality of bins is performed by accessing the plurality of data groups without accessing the data set or the plurality of data elements.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: NetScout Systems Texas, LLCInventors: Geoff Hopcraft, Michael C. Gordon
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Patent number: 9508503Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure optimize yield of a product having one or more switch assemblies and improve impact robustness of the product without sacrificing tactile feel. Based on failure limits of a gap in the switch assembly during manufacturing, a single size for a shim is calculated. The shim is selectively inserted into the switch assembly based on the gap to maximize the switch assembly yield while minimizing cost. In some examples, a bracket is designed for the switch assemblies. The bracket has datum surfaces in three dimensions and a beam tuned to absorb energy during an impact event to prevent switch failure.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Michael C. Gordon
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Publication number: 20160232223Abstract: A computer system to group a data set is provided, in which the computer system includes a memory configured to store instructions and a processor disposed in communication with the memory. The processor upon execution of the instructions is configured to access a data set including a plurality of data elements and associate the plurality of data elements with a plurality of data groups. The data set is assignable to a plurality of bins that are grouped differently than the plurality of data groups, wherein assignment of the data set to the plurality of bins is performed by accessing the plurality of data groups without accessing the data set or the plurality of data elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: Tektronix, Inc.Inventors: Geoff Hopcraft, Michael C. Gordon
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Patent number: 9221244Abstract: A release agent applicator displaying decreased and consistent surface resistivity, and a method of making same. The release agent applicator includes an foam delivery surface having an ionic layer such that the surface resistivity of the delivery surface is reduced, thereby decreasing the chances of static charge accumulation on the roller that may interfere with high quality printing.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2014Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Michael C. Gordon, Gregory J. Lapinski, Gregory Hjelmeland, Michael P. O'Dierno, Edward F. Burress, Devin R. Bailly, Michael J. Engle, Steven B. Gazeley, Brian G. Russell, David J. Houston
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Publication number: 20150311013Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure optimize yield of a product having one or more switch assemblies and improve impact robustness of the product without sacrificing tactile feel. Based on failure limits of a gap in the switch assembly during manufacturing, a single size for a shim is calculated. The shim is selectively inserted into the switch assembly based on the gap to maximize the switch assembly yield while minimizing cost. In some examples, a bracket is designed for the switch assemblies. The bracket has datum surfaces in three dimensions and a beam tuned to absorb energy during an impact event to prevent switch failure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2014Publication date: October 29, 2015Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventor: Michael C. Gordon
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Publication number: 20140184711Abstract: A release agent applicator displaying decreased and consistent surface resistivity, and a method of making same. The release agent applicator includes an foam delivery surface having an ionic layer such that the surface resistivity of the delivery surface is reduced, thereby decreasing the chances of static charge accumulation on the roller that may interfere with high quality printing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Michael C. Gordon, Gregory J. Lapinski, Gregory Hjelmeland, Michael P. O'Dierno, Edward F. Burress, Devin R. Bailly, Michael J. Engle, Steven B. Gazeley, Brian G. Russell, David J. Houston
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Patent number: 8727518Abstract: A method has been developed to enable a controller to select between two angles at which to position a wiper configured to wipe release agent from an image drum. The controller selects the position of the wiper with reference to the number of times the wiper has wiped the image drum and the number of media sheets that have contacted the image drum.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventor: Michael C. Gordon
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Publication number: 20130335762Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for implementing an integrated imaging device. The device includes a scan-bar located along a media path in flow communication with an input tray, and a printing assembly associated with the media path. During a scan operation, the scan-bar scans a medium received along the media path from the input tray while the printing assembly is configured to be non-operational.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Paul Gregory Van Gasse, Brent Rodney Jones, Edward F. Burress, Michael E. Jones, Michael C. Gordon, Steve R. Slotto, Isaac S. Frazier, Aaron L. Boyce, Trevor James Snyder
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Publication number: 20130328966Abstract: A method has been developed to enable a controller to select between two angles at which to position a wiper configured to wipe release agent from an image drum. The controller selects the position of the wiper with reference to the number of times the wiper has wiped the image drum and the number of media sheets that have contacted the image drum.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventor: Michael C. Gordon
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Publication number: 20130186329Abstract: A release agent applicator displaying decreased and consistent surface resistivity, and a method of making same. The release agent applicator includes an foam delivery surface having an ionic layer such that the surface resistivity of the delivery surface is reduced, thereby decreasing the chances of static charge accumulation on the roller that may interfere with high quality printing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Michael C. Gordon, Gregory J. Lapinski, Greg Hjelmeland, Michael P. O'Dierno, Edward F. Burress, Devin R. Bailly, Michael J. Engle, Steven B. Gazeley, Brian G. Russell, David J. Houston
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Publication number: 20130147888Abstract: A printing process identifies conditions for operating an image receiving member to transfer a plurality of ink images from the image receiving member to a plurality of media sheets between applications of release agent to the image receiving member. The printing process transfers a first ink image from the image receiving member to a first media sheet, identifies a size of a second ink image, and forms the second ink image entirely within a portion of the surface of the image receiving member that carried the first ink image. The printing process enables printing with acceptable quality while reducing the consumption of release agent and wear on components in the printer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2011Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Michael C. Gordon, Joseph B. Gault
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Patent number: 8317314Abstract: A printer is configured with a controller that transforms operation of the printer to increase throughput. The printer includes an image receiving member, a printhead configured to eject ink drops onto the image receiving member to form an ink image, a transfix roller configured to move towards and away from the image receiving member to form a transfixing nip with the image receiving member selectively, a release agent applicator configured to engage the image receiving member selectively to apply release agent to the rotatable imaging member, and a controller configured to generate firing signals that operate the printhead from image data and to transform operation of the printer from a first printing process sequence to a second printing process sequence in response to a coverage parameter for image data to be printed being less than a predetermined threshold.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Jeffrey R. Kohne, Brent R. Jones, Michael E. Jones, Daniel Clark Park, Michael C. Gordon, Joseph B. Gault
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Publication number: 20110221804Abstract: A printer is configured with a controller that transforms operation of the printer to increase throughput. The printer includes an image receiving member, a printhead configured to eject ink drops onto the image receiving member to form an ink image, a transfix roller configured to move towards and away from the image receiving member to form a transfixing nip with the image receiving member selectively, a release agent applicator configured to engage the image receiving member selectively to apply release agent to the rotatable imaging member, and a controller configured to generate firing signals that operate the printhead from image data and to transform operation of the printer from a first printing process sequence to a second printing process sequence in response to a coverage parameter for image data to be printed being less than a predetermined threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2010Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Jeffrey R. Kohne, Brent R. Jones, Michael E. Jones, Daniel Clark Park, Michael C. Gordon, Joseph B. Gault
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Patent number: 7731347Abstract: A maintenance system and method for maintaining an imaging member of an imaging device includes a pre-cleaning device to clean the imaging member; an applicator to apply release agent to the imaging member; a metering device to meter release agent on the imaging member; a reservoir to remotely store release agent; and a pump to supply the applicator with release agent from the reservoir. The saturation level of the applicator is monitored and maintained within a predetermined range. The applicator, pre-cleaning device and metering device may be independently actuated to engage the imaging member. Release agent collected by the pre-cleaning device and/or metering device may be recycled. Debris collected by the pre-cleaning device and/or metering device may be stored and/or removed.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2005Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Michael C. Gordon, Abu S. Islam, Joseph B. Gault, Alexander J. Fioravanti, James B. Campbell, Scott J. Phillips, Roger G. Leighton
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Patent number: 7699459Abstract: A maintenance system and method for maintaining an imaging member of an imaging device includes a pre-cleaning device to clean the imaging member; an applicator to apply release agent to the imaging member; a metering device to meter release agent on the imaging member; a reservoir to remotely store release agent; and a pump to supply the applicator with release agent from the reservoir. The saturation level of the applicator is monitored and maintained within a predetermined range. The applicator, pre-cleaning device and metering device may be independently actuated to engage the imaging member. Release agent collected by the pre-cleaning device and/or metering device may be recycled. Debris collected by the pre-cleaning device and/or metering device may be stored and/or removed.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2005Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Joseph B. Gault, Abu S. Islam, Michael C. Gordon, Alexander J. Fioravanti, Kelly Anne Kessler, James B. Campbell, Scott J. Phillips, Roger G. Leighton
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Patent number: 7677717Abstract: A maintenance system and method for maintaining an imaging member of an imaging device includes a pre-cleaning device to clean the imaging member; an applicator to apply release agent to the imaging member; a metering device to meter release agent on the imaging member; a reservoir to remotely store release agent; and a pump to supply the applicator with release agent from the reservoir. The saturation level of the applicator is monitored and maintained within a predetermined range. The applicator, pre-cleaning device and metering device may be independently actuated to engage the imaging member. Release agent collected by the pre-cleaning device and/or metering device may be recycled. Debris collected by the pre-cleaning device and/or metering device may be stored and/or removed.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2005Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Abu S. Islam, Michael C. Gordon, Joseph B. Gault, Alexander J. Fioravanti, Kelly Anne Kessler, Larry Eugene Hindman, Bruce Karl Baur, Ernest I. Esplin, Scott J. Phillips, Roger G. Leighton
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Patent number: 7457015Abstract: A method of processing cyan, magenta and yellow color values including half-toning cyan and magenta colors values, and half-toning yellow color values in such a manner that yellow dots tend to be printed next to cyan, magenta or secondary color dots regardless of cyan, magenta, or yellow coverages.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2005Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Trevor J. Snyder, Stephen M. Kroon, Meng Yao, Michael C. Gordon
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Patent number: 7407278Abstract: An offset printing apparatus for transferring a phase change ink onto a print medium having a phase change ink component for applying a phase change ink in a phase change ink image; an imaging member for accepting the phase change ink image from the phase change ink component, and transferring the phase change ink image from the imaging member to the print medium, and a transfix pressure member positioned in association with the imaging member, wherein the print medium passes through a nip formed between the imaging member and the transfix pressure member, and wherein the imaging member exerts pressure on the transfix pressure member so as to transfer and fuse the phase change ink image from the imaging member to the print medium, and further wherein the transfix pressure member includes a substrate; and an outer layer having a modulus of from about 8 to about 300 MPa, a thickness of from about 0.3 to about 10 mm, and wherein the pressure exerted at the nip is from about 750 to about 4,000 psi.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2005Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Jeffrey R. Kohne, Santokh S. Badesha, Edward B. Caruthers, Jr., Anthony Yeznach, Anthony S. Condello, Michael C. Gordon, James E. Williams
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Patent number: 7322689Abstract: An offset printing apparatus for transferring a phase change ink onto a print medium having a phase change ink component for applying a phase change ink in a phase change ink image; an imaging member for accepting the phase change ink image from the phase change ink component, and transferring the phase change ink image from the imaging member to the print medium, and a transfix pressure member positioned in association with the imaging member, wherein the print medium passes through a nip formed between the imaging member and the transfix pressure member, and wherein the imaging member exerts pressure on the transfix pressure member so as to transfer and fuse the phase change ink image from the imaging member to the print medium, and further wherein the transfix pressure member includes a substrate; an intermediate layer positioned on the substrate; and an outer layer on the intermediate layer and the outer layer has a modulus of from about 1 to about 50 MPa, a thickness of from about 0.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2005Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Jeffrey R. Kohne, Santokh S. Badesha, Edward B. Caruthers, Jr., Anthony Yeznach, Bryan J. Roof, Donald M. Bott, James E. Williams, Michael C. Gordon
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Patent number: D642610Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2009Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Joseph B Gault, Michael C Gordon, Richard Watson, David Pearce, Anthony Peters, Richard G Chambers, Kevin Swain, Brian G Russell, Lee J O'Brien