Patents Assigned to Control Components, Inc.
  • Toner cartridge seal assembly
    Patent number: 7333747
    Abstract: A seal assembly for use in an imaging cartridge includes a gasket having first and second sides, a removable handle attached to an end of the gasket, a removable seal having a first side adhered to the first side of the gasket by an adhesive, a seal tail attached to an end of the removable seal, a release liner having a first side adhered to the second side of the gasket by an adhesive, and a release liner tail attached to an end of the release liner and adapted to be folded back over the release liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Jones, Charles Stanley Rice, Jr., Donald R. Huck, Randall William Hoskinson
  • Universal housing for microchips used in printer cartridges
    Publication number: 20080013965
    Abstract: The invention discloses a universal housing (413) for microchips used in imaging cartridges of printer machines with radially extended breakable part(s) (414, 415, 416) molded with said housing that breaks at one or more breakable joints, wherein said housing is sized to fit into the slot of a first imaging cartridge by retaining the extended molded part intact and to fit into the slot of one or more imaging cartridges with slot size(s) smaller in dimension compared to the slot size of said first imaging cartridge to hold the chip by breaking the extended molded part at said breakable joints to match the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason E. Hite
  • Methods for imaging cartridge conversion
    Publication number: 20080008495
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for modifying a printer cartridge intended for installation in one type of printer to be installed in another type of printer or a plurality of printers. In one aspect, a method of modifying a toner cartridge may include modifying a gear side end portion of a waste bin assembly of the toner cartridge. The altered toner cartridge is installable then installable in a different printer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Martin, Donald R. Huck
  • Methods for imaging cartridge conversion
    Publication number: 20080008494
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for modifying a printer cartridge intended for installation in one type of printer to be installed in another type of printer or a plurality of printers. In one aspect, a method of modifying a toner cartridge may include modifying one or more end portion of the toner cartridge. In another aspect, a method of modifying a toner cartridge may include adding a patch on the converted cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Martin, Donald R. Huck
  • Cartridge split rail clip
    Publication number: 20080003013
    Abstract: A reinforcing clip for use in the toner cartridge remanufacturing industry is disclosed. The reinforcing clip secures a magnetic roller section as it is positioned on a toner hoper reservoir of a toner cartridge. The toner hopper reservoir has a limited amount of space available to mount such a clip. The present invention provides a securing force which is about perpendicular to the fastening force of the reinforcing clip's two securing legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Martin, James H. Jones, Donald R. Huck
  • Systems and methods for remanufacturing imaging components
    Publication number: 20080003014
    Abstract: Techniques for attaching a replacement chip to an imaging cartridge are described. a method of replacing a component of an imaging cartridge includes: providing the imaging cartridge comprising a chip and a chip holding structure holding the chip, the chip holding structure including a left upper flange, a right upper flange, a rear retaining member, bottom supporting rails, a left forward retaining element extending from the left upper flange, and a right forward retaining element extending from the right upper flange; removing at least a portion of the left forward retaining element and the right forward retaining element to form a modified chip holding structure; removing the chip from the cartridge; installing a replacement chip in the modified chip holding structure; and attaching the replacement chip to the imaging cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Martin, James H. Jones, Andrew D. Scott, L. Dale Lewis, Donald R. Huck
  • Systems and methods for remanufacturing imaging components
    Patent number: 7315708
    Abstract: Techniques for remanufacturing an imaging cartridge include providing the imaging cartridge including a memory element storing cartridge usage data, reading from the memory element the cartridge usage data, analyzing the cartridge usage data to produce results, and determining, based on the results, if a component of the imaging cartridge needs to be replaced. A cartridge memory interface device includes processing circuitry adapted for reading cartridge usage data from the memory element of the imaging cartridge. The processing circuitry is further adapted for analyzing the cartridge usage data to produce results for determining if any components of the imaging cartridge need to be replaced. A user interface displays the results to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynton R. Burchette, William Eli Thacker, III
  • Systems and methods for remanufacturing imaging components
    Publication number: 20070297828
    Abstract: Techniques for attaching a replacement chip to an imaging cartridge are described. An exemplary method of modifying a toner hopper assembly for use in a toner cartridge consists of providing the toner hopper assembly having a generally cylindrical shape and an at least partially non-functioning electronic chip with electrical contacts disposed in an endplate section of the generally cylindrical shape. The method further modifies the toner hopper assembly by affixing a replacement chip to the toner hopper assembly to form a modified toner hopper assembly. The replacement chip includes replacement electrical contacts which allow the replacement chip to communicate with a printer when the modified toner cartridge is installed in the printer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Causey, Lawrence Lewis, Matthew Morton, Lynton Burchette, William Thacker
  • Method and apparatus for converting process cartridges to fit various types of printing machines
    Patent number: 7305202
    Abstract: A method for modifying a process cartridge includes providing the process cartridge comprising a waste bin having physical characteristics. The method further includes altering the physical characteristics of the waste bin to form an altered process cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew P. Daniels
  • Methods for imaging process cartridge modification
    Publication number: 20070237542
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for modifying a printer cartridge and an imaging drum unit intended for installation in one type of printer to be installed in another type of printer or a plurality of printers. In one aspect, a method of modifying a toner cartridge may include modifying one or more end plate of the toner cartridge. In another aspect, a method of modifying a toner cartridge may include replacing one or more end plates of the toner cartridge with replacement end plates. In yet another aspect of the present invention, an imaging drum unit may include modifying one or more end plates of the imaging drum unit. In another aspect, an imaging drum unit may include replacing one or more end plates with replacement end plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew Daniels
  • Methods for imaging process cartridge modification
    Publication number: 20070237543
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for modifying a printer cartridge and an imaging drum unit intended for installation in one type of printer to be installed in another type of printer or a plurality of printers. In one aspect, a method of modifying a toner cartridge may include modifying one or more end plate of the toner cartridge. In another aspect, a method of modifying a toner cartridge may include replacing one or more end plates of the toner cartridge with replacement end plates. In yet another aspect of the present invention, an imaging drum unit may include modifying one or more end plates of the imaging drum unit. In another aspect, an imaging drum unit may include replacing one or more end plates with replacement end plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew Daniels
  • Systems and methods for remanufacturing imaging components
    Publication number: 20070223959
    Abstract: A dual-gasket seal for a toner cartridge includes a first gasket, a second gasket, a removable seal disposed between the first gasket and the second gasket, and a lubricating element attached a first end of the second gasket and adapted to aid the sliding of the removable seal when the removable seal is removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence Lewis, Lynton Burchette, Gary Harrison, Allan Weiler
  • Systems and methods for imaging cartridge conversion
    Publication number: 20070217814
    Abstract: A method and tool for converting one imaging cartridge type to another is disclosed. The method includes providing the imaging cartridge comprising an upper half and a lower half, the imaging cartridge not having a waste bin assembly, the imaging cartridge operable in a first type of imaging device and not operable in a second type of imaging device; and altering a physical characteristic of said upper half to form an altered imaging cartridge operable in the second type of imaging device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Causey, James Jones, Andrew Scott, Chad Wright
  • Systems and methods for imaging components
    Publication number: 20070183795
    Abstract: A cartridge chip for use with a first type of imaging cartridge and a second type of imaging cartridge comprises a controller and a resistive element connected between the controller and a reference potential, the cartridge chip adapted for operation in a first mode of operation compatible with the first type of imaging cartridge when the controller detects the reference potential through the resistive element, the cartridge chip adapted for operation in a second mode of operation compatible with the second type of imaging cartridge when the controller cannot detect the reference potential through the resistive element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynton Burchette, Mark Reeves
  • Systems and methods for universal imaging components
    Patent number: 7254346
    Abstract: A cartridge chip for use with an imaging cartridge installed in an imaging device, the cartridge chip including a memory element storing imaging cartridge data, and a controller for controlling the operation of the cartridge chip and determining if the imaging device is a first type of imaging device or a second type of imaging device, the controller for operating the cartridge chip in a first mode of operation if the imaging device is the first type of imaging device, the controller for operating the cartridge chip in a second mode of operation if the imaging device is the second type of imaging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynton R. Burchette, William Eli Thacker
  • Printer cartridge modification
    Patent number: 7236718
    Abstract: A modified printer cartridge is disclosed. In one aspect, the modified printer cartridge includes a waste bin including a first location where at least a portion of a shutter fin has been removed; and a new shutter fin attached to the waste bin at a second location, the second location differing from the first location, wherein, before the shutter fin was removed, the shutter fin was positioned to engage a shutter of a first type of printer, and wherein the new shutter fin is positioned to engage a laser shutter of a second type of printer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Lee Rogers, James H. Jones
  • Methods for printer cartridge modification
    Publication number: 20070140732
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for modifying a printer cartridge intended for installation in one type of printer to be installed in another type of printer or a plurality of printers. In one aspect, a method of modifying a toner cartridge may include modifying one or more end caps of the toner cartridge. In another aspect, a method of modifying a toner cartridge may include replaced one or more end caps of the toner cartridge with replacement end caps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: James Jones, Donald Huck, James Williams, Andrew Scott
  • Toner cartridge seal assembly
    Publication number: 20070140730
    Abstract: A seal assembly for use in an imaging cartridge includes a gasket having first and second sides, a removable handle attached to an end of the gasket, a removable seal having a first side adhered to the first side of the gasket by an adhesive, a seal tail attached to an end of the removable seal, a release liner having a first side adhered to the second side of the gasket by an adhesive, and a release liner tail attached to an end of the release liner and adapted to be folded back over the release liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: James Jones, Charles Rice, Donald Huck, Randall Hoskinson
  • Live loaded packing for valve
    Patent number: 7219878
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a lie loaded packing assembly for a valve which comprises a valve body defining a passage having a valve stem moveably disposed therein and selectively moveable between open and closed positions. Extending about a portion of the valve stem is a packing. One end of a sleeve of the valve bears axially onto and compresses the packing, with a spigot of the valve being cooperatively engaged to the opposite end of the sleeve. A clamp of the valve is cooperatively engaged to the valve body, with a pair of bolts extending between and being secured to the clamp, the spigot, and a flange member which is itself cooperatively engaged to the spigot. The combination of the bolt, spigot and flange member provide an integral spring construction for the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Control Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles A. Hart
  • Systems and methods for imaging components
    Patent number: 7218867
    Abstract: A cartridge chip for use with a first type of imaging cartridge and a second type of imaging cartridge comprises a controller and a resistive element connected between the controller and a reference potential, the cartridge chip adapted for operation in a first mode of operation compatible with the first type of imaging cartridge when the controller detects the reference potential through the resistive element, the cartridge chip adapted for operation in a second mode of operation compatible with the second type of imaging cartridge when the controller cannot detect the reference potential through the resistive element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynton R. Burchette, Mark D. Reeves