Patents by Inventor Willard Charles Raymond
Willard Charles Raymond 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: 11919307Abstract: A single pass inkjet printer that utilizes a modular printing system with one or more self-contained printing modules, where each printing module is easy to remove and replace from a large printing machine, thus resulting in an overall system that is easy to service and maintain Each module is a self-contained printer including an ink supply, printhead drive electronics, and printhead assembly in order to provide one color or fluid of inkjet printing capability. Each module includes a precise three-point compliant self-aligning mount system to obtain accurate printhead positioning, and a unique integrated printhead tending system that includes a compact movable vacuum knife for cleaning the printheads, and a printhead capping station for sealing and protecting the printheads from the ambient environment when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Prototype and Production Systems, Inc.Inventors: Willard Charles Raymond, Charles Carlson Langford, Nathan Albert Bergman, Michael Laurence Beauchene, Anthony David Kaufhold, Richard Charles Raymond, Nicholas Todd Mann
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Patent number: 11840083Abstract: A single pass inkjet printer that utilizes a modular printing system with one or more self-contained printing modules, where each printing module is easy to remove and replace from a large printing machine, thus resulting in an overall system that is easy to service and maintain. Each module is a self-contained printer including an ink supply, printhead drive electronics, and printhead assembly in order to provide one color or fluid of inkjet printing capability. Each module includes a precise three-point compliant self-aligning mount system to obtain accurate printhead positioning, and a unique integrated printhead tending system that includes a compact movable vacuum knife for cleaning the printheads, and a printhead capping station for sealing and protecting the printheads from the ambient environment when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Prototype and Production Systems, Inc.Inventors: Willard Charles Raymond, Charles Carlson Langford, Nathan Albert Bergman, Michael Laurence Beauchene, Anthony David Kaufhold, Richard Charles Raymond, Nicholas Todd Mann
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Patent number: 11738559Abstract: A single pass inkjet printer that utilizes a modular printing system with one or more self-contained printing modules, where each printing module is easy to remove and replace from a large printing machine, thus resulting in an overall system that is easy to service and maintain Each module is a self-contained printer including an ink supply, printhead drive electronics, and printhead assembly in order to provide one color or fluid of inkjet printing capability. Each module includes a precise three-point compliant self-aligning mount system to obtain accurate printhead positioning, and a unique integrated printhead tending system that includes a compact movable vacuum knife for cleaning the printheads, and a printhead capping station for sealing and protecting the printheads from the ambient environment when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Prototype and Production Systems, Inc.Inventors: Willard Charles Raymond, Charles Carlson Langford, Nathan Albert Bergman, Michael Laurence Beauchene, Anthony David Kaufhold, Richard Charles Raymond, Nicholas Todd Mann
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Patent number: 11691419Abstract: A single pass inkjet printer that utilizes a modular printing system with one or more self-contained printing modules, where each printing module is easy to remove and replace from a large printing machine, thus resulting in an overall system that is easy to service and maintain. Each module is a self-contained printer including an ink supply, printhead drive electronics, and printhead assembly in order to provide one color or fluid of inkjet printing capability. Each module includes a precise three-point compliant self-aligning mount system to obtain accurate printhead positioning, and a unique integrated printhead tending system that includes a compact movable vacuum knife for cleaning the printheads, and a printhead capping station for sealing and protecting the printheads from the ambient environment when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Prototype and Production Systems, Inc.Inventors: Willard Charles Raymond, Charles Carlson Langford, Nathan Albert Bergman, Michael Laurence Beauchene, Anthony David Kaufhold, Richard Charles Raymond, Nicholas Todd Mann
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Patent number: 11679587Abstract: A single pass inkjet printer that utilizes a modular printing system with one or more self-contained printing modules, where each printing module is easy to remove and replace from a large printing machine, thus resulting in an overall system that is easy to service and maintain Each module is a self-contained printer including an ink supply, printhead drive electronics, and printhead assembly in order to provide one color or fluid of inkjet printing capability. Each module includes a precise three-point compliant self-aligning mount system to obtain accurate printhead positioning, and a unique integrated printhead tending system that includes a compact movable vacuum knife for cleaning the printheads, and a printhead capping station for sealing and protecting the printheads from the ambient environment when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Prototype and Production Systems, Inc.Inventors: Willard Charles Raymond, Charles Carlson Langford, Nathan Albert Bergman, Michael Laurence Beauchene, Anthony David Kaufhold, Richard Charles Raymond, Nicholas Todd Mann
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Publication number: 20220144573Abstract: An apparatus and method of conveying parts underneath an array of inkjet printheads in such a way as to minimize print defects caused by variation in motion. The conveyor is composed of a series of rigid conveyor track segments that are forced to move in a precise straight line due to a combination of accurate ball bearing wheel assemblies and precision machine guideways that are incorporated into the conveying system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2021Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Willard Charles Raymond, Anthony David Kaufhold
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Publication number: 20210339534Abstract: A single pass inkjet printer that utilizes a modular printing system with one or more self-contained printing modules, where each printing module is easy to remove and replace from a large printing machine, thus resulting in an overall system that is easy to service and maintain. Each module is a self-contained printer including an ink supply, printhead drive electronics, and printhead assembly in order to provide one color or fluid of inkjet printing capability. Each module includes a precise three-point compliant self-aligning mount system to obtain accurate printhead positioning, and a unique integrated printhead tending system that includes a compact movable vacuum knife for cleaning the printheads, and a printhead capping station for sealing and protecting the printheads from the ambient environment when not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2019Publication date: November 4, 2021Applicant: Prototype and Production Systems, Inc.Inventors: Willard Charles Raymond, Charles Carlson Langford, Nathan Albert Bergman, Michael Laurence Beauchene, Anthony David Kaufhold, Richard Charles Raymond, Nicholas Todd Mann
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Publication number: 20210339532Abstract: A single pass inkjet printer that utilizes a modular printing system with one or more self-contained printing modules, where each printing module is easy to remove and replace from a large printing machine, thus resulting in an overall system that is easy to service and maintain. Each module is a self-contained printer including an ink supply, printhead drive electronics, and printhead assembly in order to provide one color or fluid of inkjet printing capability. Each module includes a precise three-point compliant self-aligning mount system to obtain accurate printhead positioning, and a unique integrated printhead tending system that includes a compact movable vacuum knife for cleaning the printheads, and a printhead capping station for sealing and protecting the printheads from the ambient environment when not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2019Publication date: November 4, 2021Applicant: Prototype and Production Systems, Inc.Inventors: Willard Charles Raymond, Charles Carlson Langford, Nathan Albert Bergman, Michael Laurence Beauchene, Anthony David Kaufhold, Richard Charles Raymond, Nicholas Todd Mann
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Publication number: 20210339535Abstract: A single pass inkjet printer that utilizes a modular printing system with one or more self-contained printing modules, where each printing module is easy to remove and replace from a large printing machine, thus resulting in an overall system that is easy to service and maintain Each module is a self-contained printer including an ink supply, printhead drive electronics, and printhead assembly in order to provide one color or fluid of inkjet printing capability. Each module includes a precise three-point compliant self-aligning mount system to obtain accurate printhead positioning, and a unique integrated printhead tending system that includes a compact movable vacuum knife for cleaning the printheads, and a printhead capping station for sealing and protecting the printheads from the ambient environment when not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2019Publication date: November 4, 2021Applicant: Prototype and Production Systems, Inc.Inventors: Willard Charles Raymond, Charles Carlson Langford, Nathan Albert Bergman, Michael Laurence Beauchene, Anthony David Kaufhold, Richard Charles Raymond, Nicholas Todd Mann
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Publication number: 20210245535Abstract: A single pass inkjet printer that utilizes a modular printing system with one or more self-contained printing modules, where each printing module is easy to remove and replace from a large printing machine, thus resulting in an overall system that is easy to service and maintain. Each module is a self-contained printer including an ink supply, printhead drive electronics, and printhead assembly in order to provide one color or fluid of inkjet printing capability. Each module includes a precise three-point compliant self-aligning mount system to obtain accurate printhead positioning, and a unique integrated printhead tending system that includes a compact movable vacuum knife for cleaning the printheads, and a printhead capping station for sealing and protecting the printheads from the ambient environment when not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2019Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: Prototype and Production Systems, Inc.Inventors: Willard Charles Raymond, Charles Carlson Langford, Nathan Albert Bergman, Michael Laurence Beauchene, Anthony David Kaufhold, Richard Charles Raymond, Nicholas Todd Mann
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Publication number: 20210206168Abstract: A single pass inkjet printer that utilizes a modular printing system with one or more self-contained printing modules, where each printing module is easy to remove and replace from a large printing machine, thus resulting in an overall system that is easy to service and maintain Each module is a self-contained printer including an ink supply, printhead drive electronics, and printhead assembly in order to provide one color or fluid of inkjet printing capability. Each module includes a precise three-point compliant self-aligning mount system to obtain accurate printhead positioning, and a unique integrated printhead tending system that includes a compact movable vacuum knife for cleaning the printheads, and a printhead capping station for sealing and protecting the printheads from the ambient environment when not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2019Publication date: July 8, 2021Applicant: Prototype and Production Systems, Inc.Inventors: Willard Charles Raymond, Charles Carlson Langford, Nathan Albert Bergman, Michael Laurence Beauchene, Anthony David Kaufhold, Richard Charles Raymond, Nicholas Todd Mann
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Publication number: 20140352562Abstract: An improved method and apparatus used in pad printing is disclosed wherein a customized cliché is created from a generic cliché and a computer image of the desired printed output. The generic cliché contains a fine array of micro pockets on its inking surface. Ink jet printing ink is precisely deposited into the micro pockets at varying locations and amounts by the computer system and cured to harden the ink jet ink, which creates a customized cliché. Pad printing ink will adhere to the customized cliché in amounts in inverse proportion to the amount of ink jet printing ink deposited and cured on the customized cliché. The pattern of empty, partially filled and completely filled micro pockets in the customized cliché creates a gray scale image on the printed part.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventor: Willard Charles Raymond, JR.
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Patent number: 8097966Abstract: A film frame aligner for automatically aligning a film frame includes a film frame support, a film frame pusher for pushing the film frame, and a film frame location mechanism for locating at least one notch in the film frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2007Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Rudolph Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steve Herrmann, Willard Charles Raymond, Matthew LaBerge
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Patent number: 7629993Abstract: A defect inspection system for the semiconductor and microelectronics industry. More particularly, the present invention relates to an automated defect inspection system for wafers or other semiconductor or electronic substrates of any kind or type that are transparent, translucent, opaque or otherwise capable of allowing at least some light to pass through.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2002Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: Rudolph Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Mark Harless, Jeremy Jenum, Willard Charles Raymond
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Patent number: 7316938Abstract: A film frame aligner for automatically aligning a film frame includes a film frame support, a film frame pusher for pushing the film frame, and a film frame location mechanism for locating at least one notch in the film frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2004Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: Rudolph Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steve Herrmann, Willard Charles Raymond, Matthew LaBerge
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Publication number: 20040071534Abstract: A wafer handler for semiconductors or like substrates for significantly reduces alignment problems by reducing or eliminating sagging in large diameter wafers such as 300 mm wafers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Applicant: August Technology Corp.Inventor: Willard Charles Raymond
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Publication number: 20040061779Abstract: A defect inspection system for the semiconductor and microelectronics industry. More particularly, the present invention relates to an automated defect inspection system for wafers or other semiconductor or electronic substrates of any kind or type that are transparent, translucent, opaque or otherwise capable of allowing at least some light to pass through.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2002Publication date: April 1, 2004Inventors: Mark Harless, Jeremy Jenum, Willard Charles Raymond