Patents Represented by Attorney Clyde E. Bailey

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  • Coated media bearing surface for conveying abrasive media and the like
    Patent number: 6277006
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) and method for conveying abrasive web (16), such as photographic media, has a pair of closely spaced rollers (12, 14) through which the abrasive web (16) is conveyed while in contact with a coated media bearing surface (80, 90). The media bearing surface (80, 90) comprising a composite coating or a thin inorganic coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Syamal K. Ghosh, Edward P. Furlani, Dilip K. Chatterjee
  • Flexural probe and method for examining a moving sensitive web surface
    Patent number: 6272908
    Abstract: A flexural assemblage and method for inspecting a highly sensitive surface using a probe flexibly fixed in close proximity to the sensitive surface pivots away from the moving web surface when a surface protuberance contacts the probe. An armature element of the flexural assemblage contains one or more probes. The armature is biased against movement, but the force of the moving protuberance when contacting the probe overcomes the bias and pivots the probe and armature away before damage results to the web surface or web carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Theodore R. Boccuzzi, Robert Kerprich
  • Apparatus and method for bursting perforations on an article
    Patent number: 6269614
    Abstract: An apparatus for bursting perforations on an article has a retractable burst member and an opposed second retractable burst member that imposes an impact force on the perforations on the perforated lid. Retractable burst members are arranged for vertical movement towards and away from one another in a common plane. The article is positioned in a plane substantially perpendicular to the movement of the burst members so that the burst members can engageably contact the article at the perforations. A separator is used to capture the perforated lid at the burst perforations and then retract for separating the perforated lid from the main portion of the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: John A. Spina, John DePoint, Jr., Marion T. Juskiewicz
  • Method of opening a perforated article
    Patent number: 6269613
    Abstract: A method for opening perforations in an perforated article having a perforated lid exerts an impact force on an end portion of the perforated lid. A separator member is used to capture the perforated lid and then retract for separating the perforated lid from the main portion of the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: John A. Spina, John DePoint, Jr., Marion T. Juskiewicz
  • Cassette and method for storing and dispensing objects arranged in a stack
    Patent number: 6267264
    Abstract: A cassette for storing and dispensing objects arranged in a stack, such as end disks, has a base plate, a plurality of standoffs attached to the base plate, and a stripper plate having a removed concentric section attached to ends of the standoffs. A hub member is centrally positioned in the base plate and extends towards the central opening of the stripper plate. A biased support plate attached to base plate is in slidable contact with the hub member for supporting a portion of the loading side of an end disk resting thereon. End disks are removed for independent processing one at a time through a removed section in the stripper plate by a stream of air directed between the loading side of the top most end disk and the unloading side of the nearest adjacent end disk in the stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: John A. Spina, John DePoint, Jr., Marion T. Juskiewicz
  • Apparatus and method for centering a spool or similar object
    Patent number: 6264134
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for centering a film spool or similar object. A quill or object support means arranged on either inboard and outboard ends a frame are used to engage end portions or flanges of the film spool. A pivot member provides translational simultaneous movement of both quills toward and away from the spool. The quills move equidistant relative to the centerline of the spool so that the centerline of an incoming web to be wound thereon will always align with the centerline of the spool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Stephen M. Reinke, Frank Castrignano, William R. De Munck
  • Apparatus and method for opening a perforated article such as a corrugated box
    Patent number: 6263646
    Abstract: An apparatus for bursting perforations on an article, such as a corrugated box, has a rotatable, retractable burst member that exerts an impact force on opposing sides of end portions of the perforated lid. Burst member is arranged for vertical movement towards an end portion of the perforated lid and then rotatable movements to opposing sides of the perforated lid. The article is positioned in a plane substantially perpendicular to the movement of the burst member so that the burst members can engageably contact end portions of the perforated lid with a predetermined impact force. A separator is used to capture the perforated lid and then retract for separating the perforated lid from the main portion of the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: John A. Spina, John DePoint, Jr., Marion T. Juskiewicz
  • Flexible roll chucking assemblage and method
    Patent number: 6264417
    Abstract: An assemblage for aligning a roll to a chucking device has at least two flexibly movable, spaced roll support members arranged planarily for supporting the roll for alignment with a fixed positioned chucking device. Each roll support member has a compression head biased for movement by a plurality of cooperating spring members. Precise alignment of the core with the chucking device results from the force imparted to the flexibly movable support member bearing the roll by the chucking device engaging the core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventor: Fredric S. Salsburg
  • Method of controlling fluid flow in a microfluidic process
    Patent number: 6262519
    Abstract: A method of controlling fluid flow in a microfluidic process includes the step of providing a piezoelectric pumping apparatus (100) in fluid communications with the microfluidic process such as an ink jet printer and the like. The piezoelectric pumping apparatus (100) has a piezoelectric transducer (80) with a functionally gradient piezoelectric element (60) arranged in a fluid containment chamber (120) which fluidically communicates with the microfluidic process. The functionally gradient piezoelectric element (60) responds to a voltage applied by a power source (240) by either expanding to expel fluid from the microfluidic process or contracting to permit fluid to enter the fluid containment chamber (120) and thus the microfluidic process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Edward P. Furlani, Syamal K. Ghosh, Dilip K. Chatterjee
  • Method of storing and dispensing thin, flimsy objects
    Patent number: 6250501
    Abstract: A method for storing and dispensing thin, flimsy objects such as end disks that form the ends of light-tight packages for photosensitive materials. The thin, flimsy objects are loaded onto a hub member and supported by a biased pusher plate that urges the objects one at a time through a stripper plate that has a removed section slightly smaller in dimensions than the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: John A. Spina, John DePoint, Jr., Marion T. Juskiewicz
  • Method of controlling peak power of a radiant energy emitting system
    Patent number: 6249308
    Abstract: A method of controlling peak power of a radiant energy emitting system, such as lasers adapted for use in laser edge marking apparatus, reduces fog spots on the web caused by impinging laser energy. A laser printer has an attenuating member provided in the optical path of a laser beam tube for controlling peak power to each one of the plurality of lasers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Wayne K. Shaffer, David C. Press, Gregory A. Smith
  • Method for specifying engraving of a gravure cylinder for coatings containing particle dispersions
    Patent number: 6240844
    Abstract: A method of engraving a gravure cylinder having a circumference C for coating a liquid composition on a substrate. The liquid composition contains a concentration of particles having a predetermined particle diameter. The method includes calculating the engraving channel depth Do based on a first ratio of the particle diameter to channel depth (DB/Do). Then, engraving the gravure cylinder according to &thgr;, &agr;, WC, Ww, and Wo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Linda S. Flosenzier, Jacob J. Hastreiter, Jr.
  • Fabricated wafer for integration in a wafer structure
    Patent number: 6242817
    Abstract: A fabricated wafer incorporates features suitable for integration in a multiple wafer structure. Such a wafer has a predetermined pattern formed therein comprising components for use in the multiple wafer structure and a plurality of locating features generally surrounding the predetermined pattern for cooperating with a mechanical aligning fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: William J. Grande, Joseph E. Yokajty
  • Materials feeder equipment
    Patent number: 6235233
    Abstract: An improved materials feeder equipment includes highly efficient, durable, and wear and abrasion resistant sliding contact elements. In particular, the equipment has a feeder box and a ware plate arranged for sliding contact, each having high precision tetragonal zirconia polycrystal (TZP) ceramic or, alternatively, zirconia-alumina composite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Dilip K. Chatterjee, Syamal K. Ghosh
  • Apparatus for laser marking indicia on a photosensitive web
    Patent number: 6236426
    Abstract: An apparatus for laser marking indicia on a moving photosensitive web substantially reduces fog spots on the web caused by impinging laser energy. A laser beam attenuating member arranged in the laser beam tube enables control of peak laser beam power thereby significantly reducing the incident of fog spots on the film surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Wayne K. Shaffer, David C. Press, Gregory A. Smith
  • Curtain feed method for a gravure process
    Patent number: 6228431
    Abstract: A coating feed apparatus and method (10) for depositing a uniform overflow curtain-like layer of coating composition (c) to a gravure surface (14) has a reservoir (14) and means for delivering the coating composition to the gravure surface (14). The reservoir (14) has a base (24) sloped upwardly from a rear wall (22). A widthwise lip (40) is directed generally downwardly towards the gravure surface (14). Widthwise lip (40) and the undercut portion (48) together enable the coating composition (c) exiting the outlet end (26) of the reservoir (12) to overflow downwardly across widthwise lip (40) in a uniform curtain-like layer (32) towards the gravure surface (14) without creating a backflow of coating composition along the base (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Rukmini Bezbaruah Lobo, Kenneth John Ruschak, Barry Anthony Fitzgerald
  • Time-temperature indicator devices
    Patent number: 6214623
    Abstract: A time-temperature indicator device comprises a polymeric layer having a first and second surface and a dye composition adhered to said first surface comprising a dye which diffuses into the polymeric layer as a result of a cumulative time-temperature exposure wherein the dye is invisible when viewed in visible radiation and is detectable as a result of absorption of non-visible radiation. The device may be attached to a product for monitoring cumulative time-temperature exposure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Simons, John A. Weldy
  • Container for photoprocessing materials
    Patent number: 6213322
    Abstract: A container for photochemical materials has a frangible closure. The frangible closure has a central weakness and a central portion having a thickness and a central portion of greater thickness than the thickness of the central weakness. A radial weakness connects with the central weakness enabling the central weakness to collapse in response to an applied predetermined force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Scott H. Schwallie, Lynn C. Hoover, Gerald L. Johnson, John M. Rzepka
  • Photochemical frangible closure
    Patent number: 6213324
    Abstract: A frangible closure has a closure sheet having a central weakness formed substantially though a medial portion. The central weakness has a thickness and a central portion of greater thickness than the thickness of the central weakness so as to resist shearing of the central weakness. A lateral skirt surrounding the closure has at least a partial radial weakness therebetween for cooperating with the central weakness and enabling the central weakness to fracture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Scott H. Schwallie, Linn C. Hoover, Gerald L. Johnson, John M. Rzepka
  • Apparatus and method for conveying abrasive web of indeterminate length
    Patent number: 6206264
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) for conveying abrasive web (16) of indeterminate length, such as photographic media, has first and second closely spaced rollers (12, 14) with at least one of the rollers (12, 14) having a polymeric/inorganic composite media bearing surface (70). The abrasive web or media (16) is disposed between a nip (18) defined by the close spacing between the rollers (12, 14) and is in moving contact with the polymeric/inorganic composite media bearing surface (70) while being conveyed through the nip (18).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Edward P. Furlani, Syamal K. Ghosh, Dilip K. Chatterjee