Patents by Inventor Roger S. Kerr

Roger S. Kerr 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).

  • Self-adhering image
    Patent number: 6890628
    Abstract: A self-adhering image made by the steps comprising: forming an imaged receiver sheet (140) having an image (230), a first thermoplastic layer (304), and a first support layer (150); laminating an imageless receiver sheet (160) with a second thermoplastic layer (308) and a second support layer (170) with the imaged receiver sheet (140) thereby encapsulating the image (230) between the first thermoplastic layer (304) and the second thermoplastic layer (308); removing the first support layer (150); removing the second support layer (170); and forming an encapsulated image capable of self-adhering to a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventor: Roger S. Kerr
  • Rotational stop
    Patent number: 6857333
    Abstract: A rotational stop that includes: a lead screw having a longitudinal axis, a motor integrally mounted to the lead screw, wherein the motor provides rotation to the lead screw; a slide mounted to a support structure to provide movement relative to the lead screw longitudinal axis; a rotational control plate attached to the motor and having a plurality of protrusions extending from the rotational control plate, and; a rotational control guide having a rotational control surface on its face, wherein the rotational control surface is in intimate contact with the plurality of protrusions extending from the rotational control plate such that linear error is substantially reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventor: Roger S. Kerr
  • Density control through lamination
    Patent number: 6843875
    Abstract: The invention is a process for forming a press proof (190) by forming an imaged receiver sheet (140) comprising a first thermoplastic layer (240) and a first support layer (160) by disposing an image (290) with a first density on the first thermoplastic layer (240) by using a laser thermal transfer (220); forming a pre-laminate comprising a second thermoplastic layer (250) and a second support layer (170); laminating the pre-laminate (260) to a medium and removing the second support layer (170) forming a supported pre-laminate (270); laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) to the supported pre-laminate (270) changing the density of the image to a second density using a temperature that exceeds the glass transition point of the thermoplastic layer (230) and a speed of between 10 and 40 inches per minute forming a supported color proof (310); and removing the first support forming a color proof (300).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventor: Roger S. Kerr
  • Lamination method to create a pre-press proof with a thermal mark
    Publication number: 20040256052
    Abstract: A method, a laminator (10), and a belt, for creating a pre-press proof (200) with a thermal mark (190) which comprises laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) consisting of a first thermoplastic layer, and a first support layer (150) to a receiver stock (160); removing the first support layer (150) forming a pre-laminated receiver stock (350); creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) with a second print layer (308) and a second support layer (170); laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) with the pre-laminated receiver stock (350) using an embossing belt (110) with an embossing mark 115; and removing the second support layer (170) creating a pre-press proof with a thermal mark (230).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Roger S. Kerr, Larry R. Gartz
  • Laminator for creating a thermal mark
    Publication number: 20040250943
    Abstract: A method, a laminator (10), and a belt, for creating a pre-press proof (200) with a thermal mark (190) which comprises laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) consisting of a first thermoplastic layer, and a first support layer (150) to a receiver stock (160); removing the first support layer (150) forming a pre-laminated receiver stock (350); creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) with a second print layer (308) and a second support layer (170); laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) with the pre-laminated receiver stock (350) using an embossing belt (110) with an embossing mark 115; and removing the second support layer (170) creating a pre-press proof with a thermal mark (230).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Roger S. Kerr, Larry R. Gartz
  • Film core article and method for making same
    Patent number: 6824320
    Abstract: A film core article and methods for making the same are provided. The film core article has a generally cylindrical outer surface adapted to receive said length of film, said outer surface further comprising a recess formed in the outer surface and shaped to receive a housing of a circuitry chip of a radio-frequency transponder provided on a flexible substrate that is joined to the outer surface before the core receives the length of film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Roger S. Kerr, Timothy J. Tredwell, Diane M. Carroll-Yacoby, Christopher L. DuMont, Peter M. Stwertka
  • Apparatus and method for forming an optical converter
    Publication number: 20040234188
    Abstract: An optical converter and method for making same is provided. In accordance with the method, the present invention provides an improved apparatus and methods for fabrication of an optical converter. In one aspect of the invention a method for forming an optical converter is provided. In accordance with this method at least two light guide ribbon structures are provided, with each light guide ribbon structure formed by the steps of roll molding a substrate having a pattern of channels with each channel extending from an input edge to an output edge of said substrate and forming light guides extending along each of the channels from the input edge to the output edge. The at least two light guide ribbon structures are assembled in a stacked arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Roger S. Kerr, Ronald S. Cok, David Kessler, Cheryl J. Kaminsky, Robert P. Bourdelais
  • Imaging apparatus and method for exposing a photosensitive material
    Patent number: 6812949
    Abstract: An imaging apparatus (10) having a multiple channel image exposure device (12). Improved thermal compensation is achieved by means of mounting an array of light emitting elements (30) on a printed circuit board (28) having at least one thermal via (26) for each light emitting element to thermally control the temperature of the light emitting element. Selected microcapsules (38) within a photosensitive media (44) are exposed with the multiple channel image exposure device to harden the desired microcapsules. Pressure applied to the exposed photosensitive media ruptures the unexposed microcapsule (40), releasing the image-forming material (48) encapsulated within to form an image on the photosensitive media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Paul R. Switzer, Roger S. Kerr, Seung-Ho H. Baek, Wesley H. Bacon
  • Lamination method to create a pre-press proof with a thermal mark
    Patent number: 6811641
    Abstract: A method, a laminator (10), and a belt, for creating a pre-press proof (200) with a thermal mark (190) which comprises laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) consisting of a first thermoplastic layer, and a first support layer (150) to a receiver stock (160); removing the first support layer (150) forming a pre-laminated receiver stock (350); creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) with a second print layer (308) and a second support layer (170); laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) with the pre-laminated receiver stock (350) using an embossing belt (110) with an embossing mark 115; and removing the second support layer (170) creating a pre-press proof with a thermal mark (230).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Roger S. Kerr, Larry R. Gartz
  • Medium having data storage and communication capabilities and method for forming same
    Publication number: 20040203185
    Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a method is provided for forming a medium. In accordance with the method, a substrate is formed have a patterned surface with a channel pattern and a transponder having a memory is provided in the channel pattern. A conductive material is deposited in the channel pattern with the conductive material operatively associated with the transponder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Roger S. Kerr, Timothy J. Tredwell, Cheryl J. Kaminsky, Robert P. Bourdelais
  • Method for an overlay having a surface energy charge for verifying an image on printing plates
    Publication number: 20040168759
    Abstract: A method of an overlay (310) having a surface energy charge for verifying an image (210) on printing plates formed by creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) having an image, a first thermal print layer (224), and a first support layer (150). An imageless receiver sheet (160) has a second thermal print layer (228) and a clear second support layer and laminates with the imaged receiver sheet thereby encapsulating the image. The first support layer is removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Roger S. Kerr, William L. DeMarco
  • Adaptive display system
    Publication number: 20040148197
    Abstract: A method for operating a display is provided. In accordance with the method, content is obtained and a profile is determined for the content. Elements are detected in a presentation space in which content presented by the display can be discerned. A profile is determined for each of the detected elements in the presentation space. Content is selected for presentation based upon the profiles for the detected elements and the content profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Roger S. Kerr, Badhri Narayan, Timothy J. Tredwell, Eric J. Donaldson, Sarat K. Mohapatra, Michael J. Telek
  • Method of preparing plastic materials to allow lamination of a pre-press color proof
    Publication number: 20040134597
    Abstract: A method of laminating a pre-press proof (200) is disclosed comprising the steps of treating a sheet of plastic material (330) with a corona discharge. Laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) comprising a first thermoplastic layer (304) and a first support layer (150) to the sheet of corona discharged treated plastic material (330). Removing the first support layer (150) to form a pre-laminated receiver stock (230). Creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) with a second support layer (170). Laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) to the pre-laminated receiver stock (230) thereby encapsulating the image. Removing the second support layer (170) thereby forming the pre-press proof (200).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Roger S. Kerr, David A. Niemeyer, Larry R. Gartz
  • Apparatus and method for forming a fiber optic faceplate
    Publication number: 20040109653
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a fiber optic faceplate by winding an optical fiber strand about a mandrel that is outfitted with pairs of input and output spacing guides for providing proper fiber-to-fiber spacing. Spacing is maintained using input and output edge spacers to form a ribbon structure having optical fiber segments that run from an input edge to an output edge. The fiber optic faceplate can then be fabricated by stacking the ribbon structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Roger S. Kerr, Ronald S. Cok, David Kessler
  • Optical converter formed from flexible strips
    Publication number: 20040108046
    Abstract: A fiber optic faceplate fabricated using a series of stacked ribbon structures. Each ribbon structure comprises optical fiber segments that run from an input edge to an output edge with fixed input and output fiber-to-fiber spacing. Input and output edge spacers may be used to provide spacing between stacked ribbon structures. Ribbon structures may be provided individually or as one or more sheets of ribbon structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Roger S. Kerr, Ronald S. Cok, David Kessler
  • Method for laminating a pre-press proof
    Publication number: 20040108049
    Abstract: A method of laminating a pre-press proof (200) is disclosed comprising the steps of treating a sheet of plastic material (330) with a corona discharge. Laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) comprising a first thermoplastic layer (304) and a first support layer (150) to the sheet of corona discharged treated plastic material (330). Removing the first support layer (150) to form a pre-laminated receiver stock (230). Creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) with a second support layer (170). Laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) to the pre-laminated receiver stock (230) thereby encapsulating the image. Removing the second support layer (170) thereby forming the pre-press proof (200).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: Roger S. Kerr, David A. Niemeyer, Larry R. Gartz
  • Method of laminating a pre-press proof
    Publication number: 20040103983
    Abstract: A method of laminating a pre-press proof (200) is disclosed comprising the steps of treating a sheet of plastic material (330) with a corona discharge. Laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) comprising a first thermoplastic layer (304) and a first support layer (150) to the sheet of corona discharged treated plastic material (330). Removing the first support layer (150) to form a pre-laminated receiver stock (230). Creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) with a second support layer (170). Laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) to the pre-laminated receiver stock (230) thereby encapsulating the image. Removing the second support layer (170) thereby forming the pre-press proof (200).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: Roger S. Kerr, David A. Niemeyer, Larry R. Gartz
  • Method for using an overlay to form a rule die
    Publication number: 20040094261
    Abstract: A method of forming an overlay (310) to form a rule die (320) comprising the steps of: forming an overlay using a method consisting of the steps of: creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) having an image (210), a first thermal print layer (224), and first support layer (150); laminating an imageless receiver sheet (160) having a second thermal print layer (228) and a second support layer (170) with the imaged receiver sheet, thereby encapsulating the image; removing the first support layer; and removing the second support layer. The overlay has an electrostatic charge to verify or form the rule die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Roger S. Kerr, William L. DeMarco
  • Method of using an overlay to verify or form a folding, embossing, or rule die
    Publication number: 20040084136
    Abstract: A method of using an overlay (310) to verify or form folding, embossing, or rule die (320) comprising the steps of: forming an overlay consisting of the steps of: creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) having an image (210), a first thermal print layer (224), and a support layer (145); laminating a plastic sheet (260) with the imaged receiver sheet thereby encapsulating the image; removing the support layer forming an overlay with an electrostatic charge; and using the overlay to verify or form a folding, embossing, or rule die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Roger S. Kerr, William L. DeMarco
  • Method for laminating overlays to verify printing plates
    Publication number: 20040086696
    Abstract: A method of forming an overlay (310) having a surface energy charge for verifying an image (210) on printing plates (300) formed by creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) having an image, a first thermal print layer (224), and a first support layer (150). An imageless receiver sheet (160) is laminated having a second thermal print layer (228) and a clear second support layer (170) with the imaged receiver sheet thereby encapsulating the image. The first support layer is removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventor: Roger S. Kerr