Patents by Inventor Stephen Ray Wilson

Stephen Ray Wilson 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: 8072657
    Abstract: It is a first aspect of the present invention to provide a scanning device that includes a first imaging device adapted to convert contents of a first surface of a medium to a digital representation of the contents of the first surface of the medium, a scanning path adapted to guide the medium adjacent to the first imaging device, a first output path for guiding the medium to a first output tray, the first output path connected to the scanning path, a second output path for guiding the medium to a second output tray, the second output path connected to the scanning path, and a diverter guide adapted to direct the medium from the scanning path to one of the first output path and the second output path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Brandon Langrel, Allen Wayne Waugerman, Stephen Ray Wilson
  • Publication number: 20100149607
    Abstract: It is a first aspect of the present invention to provide a scanning device that includes a first imaging device adapted to convert contents of a first surface of a medium to a digital representation of the contents of the first surface of the medium, a scanning path adapted to guide the medium adjacent to the first imaging device, a first output path for guiding the medium to a first output tray, the first output path connected to the scanning path, a second output path for guiding the medium to a second output tray, the second output path connected to the scanning path, and a diverter guide adapted to direct the medium from the scanning path to one of the first output path and the second output path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Charles Brandon Langrel, Allen Wayne Waugerman, Stephen Ray Wilson
  • Publication number: 20080285096
    Abstract: A scanning system for generating an image includes a scanning device configured to receive light reflected from a document and to output a signal corresponding to the received light to collect image data for use in generating an image. An automatic document feed system is configured to move the document from a position upstream of the scanning device toward a position downstream of the scanning device along a document feed path in proximity to the scanning device to allow the scanning device to receive light reflected from the document. A processor includes logic that compensates for changes in document movement past the scanning device using document motion data to reduce motion error induced image defects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Chengwu Cui, Phillip Daniel Erwin, JR., Charles Brandon Langrel, Mark Lane Mayberry, Stephen Ray Wilson
  • Patent number: 6452695
    Abstract: An adapter device is provided for connection to a printer and an image input device, such as a document scanner or digital camera, that enables the printer to operate as a digital copier for image data received from the image input device. The adapter device includes an input/output controller, memory and a processor. The input/output controller controls the exchange of information with the printer and with the image input device. The memory buffers input device driver software for the image input device and printer driver software for the printer, and also stores image data output by the image input device. The processor is responsive to commands made from a control panel to initiate operation of the image input device under control of the input device driver software. The processor also processes image data from the image input device under control of the printer driver software and generates printer data to be printed by the printer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Charles Casey, Thomas Anthony Knight, Paul Michael Ramey, Ronald William Schlentner, Timothy Wayne Tillotson, Stephen Ray Wilson, Aaron Charles Yoder, Samuel William Gardiner
  • Patent number: D425555
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: David Carl Bishop, Stephen Ray Wilson
  • Patent number: D426261
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel William Gardiner, John Wayne Gassett, Stephen Ray Wilson