Patents by Inventor Michael Stamp
Michael Stamp 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: 10421303Abstract: Apparatus for use in continuous inkjet printing, comprising: a cabinet, an ink system located in the cabinet, the ink system comprising, an ink pump, an ink system air inlet, and an ink system air outlet, and an air circulation device arranged to cause air to flow within the cabinet. The air circulation device is arranged to cause air to flow along a predetermined air flow path through the ink system air inlet, past the ink pump, and through the ink system air outlet.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2016Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Michael Stamp, Calvin Townsend
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Publication number: 20180354283Abstract: Apparatus for use in continuous inkjet printing, comprising: a cabinet, an ink system located in the cabinet, the ink system comprising, an ink pump, an ink system air inlet, and an ink system air outlet, and an air circulation device arranged to cause air to flow within the cabinet. The air circulation device is arranged to cause air to flow along a predetermined air flow path through the ink system air inlet, past the ink pump, and through the ink system air outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2016Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Michael STAMP, Calvin TOWNSEND
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Patent number: 10071559Abstract: A filter module (38) for a continuous inkjet printer (10) comprising a filter housing (40) and a filter medium (42) fixed within the housing (40). The filter housing (40) further includes an inlet portal (44) through which ink flows into the housing under pressure and a first self-sealing valve assembly (54) disposed within the inlet portal. In addition, housing includes an outlet portal (46) through which ink flows out of the housing (40) under pressure and a second self-sealing valve assembly (56) disposed within the outlet portal (46). The first and second valve assemblies (54, 56) open when mechanically connected to an ink flow path (34) from an ink tank (18) to a print head (14), and the first and second valve assemblies (54, 56) seal closed when mechanically disconnected from the ink flow path (34).Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2015Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Robert Smith, Michael Stamp, Paul King
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Patent number: 9733783Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for controlling a user interface based at least in part on particular conditions. In response to an element in a user interface being triggered, a first region is identified based at least in part on the location of an input device pointer and the triggered element. An enlarged region is identified based at least in part on the first region. It is determined whether to modify the user interface based at least in part on whether the pointer is moved within the enlarged region.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2012Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gareth Charles Farrington, Michael Lee Brundage, Drew Michael Stamps
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Publication number: 20170197425Abstract: A filter module (38) for a continuous inkjet printer (10) comprising a filter housing (40) and a filter medium (42) fixed within the housing (40). The filter housing (40) further includes an inlet portal (44) through which ink flows into the housing under pressure and a first self-sealing valve assembly (54) disposed within the inlet portal. In addition, housing includes an outlet portal (46) through which ink flows out of the housing (40) under pressure and a second self-sealing valve assembly (56) disposed within the outlet portal (46). The first and second valve assemblies (54, 56) open when mechanically connected to an ink flow path (34) from an ink tank (18) to a print head (14), and the first and second valve assemblies (54, 56) seal closed when mechanically disconnected from the ink flow path (34).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2015Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: Robert SMITH, Michael STAMP, Paul KING
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Patent number: 9227421Abstract: A continuous ink jet printer including an ink tank for holding ink, an ink nozzle in fluid communication with the ink tank for ejecting ink droplets, and a gutter for receiving, through an ink-receiving inlet thereof, ink droplets which are not used for printing. A gutter flow path starts at the ink-receiving inlet for ink that has entered the gutter through the ink-receiving inlet, and provides fluid communication to the ink tank. A return line is in fluid communication with the print head for conveying air to enter the gutter flow path. A makeup tank is in vapor communication with the ink tank to allow air to be conveyed from the ink tank to the makeup tank. A condenser is in fluid communication with the makeup tank and the return line for condensing solvent.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2015Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Videojet Technoogies Inc.Inventors: Michael Stamp, Philip Blowfield, Robert Smith
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Publication number: 20150258805Abstract: A continuous ink jet printer including an ink tank for holding ink, an ink nozzle in fluid communication with the ink tank for ejecting ink droplets, and a gutter for receiving, through an ink-receiving inlet thereof, ink droplets which are not used for printing. A gutter flow path starts at the ink-receiving inlet for ink that has entered the gutter through the ink-receiving inlet, and provides fluid communication to the ink tank. A return line is in fluid communication with the print head for conveying air to enter the gutter flow path. A makeup tank is in vapor communication with the ink tank to allow air to be conveyed from the ink tank to the makeup tank. A condenser is in fluid communication with the makeup tank and the return line for condensing solvent.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Michael Stamp, Philip Blowfield, Robert Smith
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Publication number: 20150160111Abstract: A viscometer includes a housing and a bob disposed in the housing such that a gap is provided between the bob and the housing. The bob includes a magnet. A linear support supports the bob such that the bob is free to rotate with respect the housing. A flow inlet in the housing provides fluid flow into the housing. A flow outlet provides fluid flow out of the housing. At least one coil is disposed adjacent the housing for providing a magnetic field to induce oscillating rotational movement in the bob and to measure the movement of the bob. The viscometer is configured to measure a viscosity of a fluid by inducing movement in the bob and measuring a dampening effect of the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2013Publication date: June 11, 2015Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Emma Lewis, Simon Jordan, Michael Stamp, Simon Mark Lawson
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Patent number: 9044954Abstract: A continuous ink jet printer including an ink tank for holding ink, an ink nozzle in fluid communication with the ink tank for ejecting ink droplets, and a gutter for receiving, through an ink-receiving inlet thereof, ink droplets which are not used for printing. A gutter flow path starts at the ink-receiving inlet for ink that has entered the gutter through the ink-receiving inlet, and provides fluid communication to the ink tank. A return line is in fluid communication with the gutter for conveying air to enter the gutter flow path. A makeup tank is in vapor communication with the ink tank to allow air to be conveyed from the ink tank to the makeup tank. A condenser is in fluid communication with the makeup reservoir and the return line for condensing solvent.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2013Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Videojet Technologies Inc.Inventors: Michael Stamp, Philip Blowfield, Robert Smith
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Publication number: 20150145928Abstract: A continuous ink jet printer including an ink tank for holding ink, an ink nozzle in fluid communication with the ink tank for ejecting ink droplets, and a gutter for receiving, through an ink-receiving inlet thereof, ink droplets which are not used for printing. A gutter flow path starts at the ink-receiving inlet for ink that has entered the gutter through the ink-receiving inlet, and provides fluid communication to the ink tank. A return line is in fluid communication with the gutter for conveying air to enter the gutter flow path. A makeup tank is in vapor communication with the ink tank to allow air to be conveyed from the ink tank to the makeup tank. A condenser is in fluid communication with the makeup reservoir and the return line for condensing solvent.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Michael Stamp, Philip Blowfield, Robert Smith
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Patent number: 9039155Abstract: An ink system of an ink jet printer includes a fluid tank. The fluid tank includes a generally conically shaped side wall, the side wall sloping inwardly from a top portion to a bottom portion. A bottom surface is disposed adjacent the bottom portion of the side wall. A first fluid conduit is disposed in the fluid tank and includes an opening adjacent to and above the bottom surface of the fluid tank. A second fluid conduit is disposed in the fluid tank and includes an opening at a location above the opening of the first fluid conduit. A pump is in fluid communication with the first fluid conduit and the second fluid conduit. An ink supply line is in fluid communication with the pump. A print head is in fluid communication with the ink supply line.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Videojet Technologies Inc.Inventors: Robert Smith, Michael Stamp, John Bostock, Carl Mann, Trevor Lye
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Patent number: 8371684Abstract: An ink system of an ink jet printer includes a fluid tank. The fluid tank includes a generally conically shaped side wall, the side wall sloping inwardly from a top portion to a bottom portion. A bottom surface is disposed adjacent the bottom portion of the side wall. A first fluid conduit is disposed in the fluid tank and includes an opening adjacent to and above the bottom surface of the fluid tank. A second fluid conduit is disposed in the fluid tank and includes an opening at a location above the opening of the first fluid conduit. A pump is in fluid communication with the first fluid conduit and the second fluid conduit. An ink supply line is in fluid communication with the pump. A print head is in fluid communication with the ink supply line.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Inventors: Robert Smith, Michael Stamp, John Bostick, Carl Mann, Trevor Lye
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Publication number: 20120194619Abstract: An ink system of an ink jet printer includes a fluid tank. The fluid tank includes a generally conically shaped side wall, the side wall sloping inwardly from a top portion to a bottom portion. A bottom surface is disposed adjacent the bottom portion of the side wall. A first fluid conduit is disposed in the fluid tank and includes an opening adjacent to and above the bottom surface of the fluid tank. A second fluid conduit is disposed in the fluid tank and includes an opening at a location above the opening of the first fluid conduit. A pump is in fluid communication with the first fluid conduit and the second fluid conduit. An ink supply line is in fluid communication with the pump. A print head is in fluid communication with the ink supply line.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: Robert Smith, Michael Stamp, John Bostick, Carl Mann, Trevor Lye
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Patent number: 7624203Abstract: Because cable length affects signal quality, amplifying signals differently to account for cable length (“tuning”) becomes especially important when high speed signals are used. Cable length information may be stored in a non-volatile memory which may be integrated into a cable assembly or may be a discrete component between the cable and an interface. Rather than using a dedicated data line to the memory component a ground line may be connected to the memory component and multiplexed. During normal operation the selected line is grounded through a switching device. When a cable is detected, a management controller changes the state of the switching device to decouple the selected line from ground to allow the management controller access to the data stored in the memory component, including cable length information. The selected line is then re-coupled to ground and interface circuits may be tuned for the cable length.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2006Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Katherine T Blinick, Yutaka Kawai, Gregg S Lucas, Robert E Medlin, Kenneth R Schneebeli, Michael Stamps
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Publication number: 20070260788Abstract: Because cable length affects signal quality, amplifying signals differently to account for cable length (“tuning”) becomes especially important when high speed signals are used. Cable length information may be stored in a non-volatile memory which may be integrated into a cable assembly or may be a discrete component between the cable and an interface. Rather than using a dedicated data line to the memory component a ground line may be connected to the memory component and multiplexed. During normal operation the selected line is grounded through a switching device. When a cable is detected, a management controller changes the state of the switching device to decouple the selected line from ground to allow the management controller access to the data stored in the memory component, including cable length information. The selected line is then re-coupled to ground and interface circuits may be tuned for the cable length.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2006Publication date: November 8, 2007Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Katherine Blinick, Yutaka Kawai, Gregg Lucas, Robert Medlin, Kenneth Schneebeli, Michael Stamps
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Publication number: 20060237861Abstract: A vaporization chamber for a substrate processing system comprises a main body, a cover member and a transition member. The main body is made of aluminum and defines a first inner surface, which defines, at least in part, a cavity. The cover member is also made of aluminum. The cover member defines a second inner surface, which also defines, at least in part, the cavity. The cover member comprises a carrier gas cover inlet, a liquid source cover inlet, a source cover outlet which extends from a first outer surface through the cover member to the second inner surface. The transition member is made of stainless steel and has a transition outer surface and a transition inner surface. The transition inner surface is aluminum cladded. The cover member comprising a carrier gas cover inlet, a liquid source cover inlet, a source cover outlet which extend from a first outer surface through the cover member to second inner surface. The transition inner surface and the cover outer surface are welded together.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2006Publication date: October 26, 2006Inventors: Michael Stamp, Frederick AmRhein, Arnold Dale, Joseph Pottebaum, Brian Ebert
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Publication number: 20050092439Abstract: A substrate holder for processing a semiconductor substrate that minimizes substrate non-uniformities as well as backside damage. The substrate holder includes one or more support elements, such as a plurality of veins configured in an annular ring to support an outer edge of a substrate. The veins are configured to support a substrate of a particular size in a support plane defined by the top surfaces of the veins. The substrate holder also has one or more annular grooves formed in the top surface of the holder. In a preferred embodiment, the substrate holder also has a raised annular ring positioned radially inward of the grooves and the support elements. The top surface of the raised annular ring is no higher that the top surfaces of the veins.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2003Publication date: May 5, 2005Inventors: Tony Keeton, Matthew Goodman, Michael Stamp
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Patent number: D796021Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Michael Stamp, Paul King, David Doswell
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Patent number: D806165Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Videojet Technologies Inc.Inventors: Michael Stamp, Paul King, Robert Smith