Patents by Inventor Ronald R. Holland

Ronald R. Holland 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).

  • Receptacle for particulate matter
    Patent number: 5995783
    Abstract: A receptacle for particulate matter to be supplied to an apparatus. The receptacle includes a container, adapted to store particulate matter. The container has an opening defined therein. A substantially rigid, relatively nondeformable flange has a portion permanently connected to the container within the defined opening so as to facilitate placement and removal of the receptacle with the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Christopher S. Garcia, Ronald R. Holland, Scott H. Schwallie
  • Slide cover breathable seal for a marking particle receptacle
    Patent number: 5978624
    Abstract: A receptacle for particulate matter to be supplied to a reproduction apparatus. The receptacle includes a container, adapted to store particulate matter, has an opening defined therein. A flange is located about the defined opening so as to facilitate placement and removal of the receptacle with the reproduction apparatus. A breathable seal member is provided having a body portion and a readily accessible end portion. The body portion is bonded to the flange for covering the defined opening. The bond is particularly formed in a pattern of repeating minimum and maximum distances from the defined opening to reduce the forces required to break the bond and remove the breathable seal from the flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Christopher S. Garcia, Ronald R. Holland, Scott H. Schwallie
  • Slide cover for marking particle receptacle
    Patent number: 5970284
    Abstract: A receptacle for particulate matter to be supplied to a reproduction apparatus. The receptacle includes a container adapted to store particulate matter. The container has an opening defined therein, and a flange located about the defined opening so as to facilitate placement and removal of the receptacle with the reproduction apparatus. A slide cover is supported by the flange for selective movement to a first position covering the defined opening and a second position uncovering the defined opening. The slide cover is releasably secured to the container in an out of the way location when the slide cover is in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Christopher S. Garcia, Ronald R. Holland, Scott H. Schwallie
  • Toner container having a web seal
    Patent number: 5729794
    Abstract: A toner container has an opening through which toner is dispensed. It is covered by a web seal which is removable by an operator to dispense the toner. A cleaning edge is positioned to engage the seal as it is removed and clean toner off the seal to prevent its soiling the hands or clothing of an operator removing it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Scott H. Schwallie, Ronald R. Holland, Linn C. Hoover
  • Toner container
    Patent number: D408445
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Scott H. Schwallie, Pamala J. O'Brien, Christopher S. Garcia, Ronald R. Holland
  • Toner container
    Patent number: D408846
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Scott H. Schwallie, Pamala J. O'Brien, Christopher S. Garcia, Ronald R. Holland