Patents by Inventor Theodore P. Perna

Theodore P. Perna 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: 4446469
    Abstract: A pulsed liquid droplet ejecting apparatus array wherein rectangular piezoelectric transducers are arranged abaxially over ink containing chambers. An edge of each transducer is fixed against a reaction block so that on excitation of the transducers by electrical pulses, the transducers extend into the ink chamber ejecting a drop. An improved method for rigidly mounting the piezoelectric transducers to the reaction block for improved efficiency is disclosed. Further, the design includes an improved mechanical crosstalk reducing member comprising a rigid member containing a void.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1984
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventor: Theodore P. Perna
  • Patent number: 4414553
    Abstract: A pulsed liquid droplet ejecting apparatus array wherein rectangular piezoelectric transducers are arranged abaxially over ink-containing chambers. An edge of each transducer is fixed in a rigid casing so that on excitation of the transducers, the transducers extend into the ink chamber ejecting a droplet. The array is made by first producing completed individual jets and then assembling the completed jets into an array. The jets are designed to reduce mechanical crosstalk and to efficiently utilize the drive pulse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1983
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventor: Theodore P. Perna
  • Patent number: 4389658
    Abstract: A pulsed liquid droplet ejecting apparatus array wherein rectangular piezoelectric transducers are arranged abaxially over ink-containing chambers. An edge of each transducer is fixed against a reaction block so that on excitation of the transducers, the transducers extend into the ink chamber ejecting a droplet. The ink chamber is formed in a relatively rigid material to increase the efficiency of utilization of the drive pulse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1983
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Theodore P. Perna, Curt R. Raschke, William L. Baker, Jr.