Patents Assigned to Control Components, Inc.
  • Network Printer System
    Publication number: 20140002537
    Abstract: Electronic systems, such as printing systems, often use components that have integral memory. The integral memory can be used to store information about the component. In some printing systems this memory includes a portion that stores a value indicative of a print yield. Disclosed is a method and system for allowing the memory to have data indicative of an increased print yield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: William Eli Thacker, Lynton R. Burchette, Scott M. Babish
  • Method and device of joining multiple parts of a toner cartridge
    Patent number: 8611781
    Abstract: Imaging devices, such as laser printers, often use a toner cartridge to print images on a recording medium. For both environmental and economical reasons, it is often desirable to reuse an exhausted toner cartridge. Some imaging devices use toner cartridges comprised of two sections that are fixed together with some limited movement. This limited movement is necessary to compensate for any misalignment in the toner cartridge and to reduce printer defects. Disclosed is a method and device for remanufacturing this type of toner cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence Dale Lewis, Glenn L. Szabo, Donald R. Huck
  • Method and apparatus for storing increment values without using an increment counter
    Patent number: 8587816
    Abstract: Electronic systems, such as printing systems, often use components that have integral memory. The integral memory can be used to store information about the component. In some printing systems this memory includes a portion that stores a value indicative of an amount of a consumable that has been used. Some printing systems do this by using a counter to count the amount of the consumable used and then sending a count command to the memory. The increment count command is processed to increment the value stored within the memory. Disclosed is a method and system for allowing the memory to be updated by a count command without having to increment the value stored. This method allows print cartridges to be used in printing systems that utilize counters without having to increment the counter each time an increment command is received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: John Willoughby Gravely, Jr., Richard J. Stievenart, Michael Larkin Shelby
  • Systems and methods for imaging components having a single row of contact pads
    Patent number: 8556385
    Abstract: A replacement imaging chip includes a single row of contact pads adapted for engagement with an imaging device having rows and columns of contacts, the single row of contact pads disposed to contact the rows and columns of contacts when the replacement imaging chip is installed in the imaging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Statis Control Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Lynton R. Burchette
  • Systems and methods for remanufacturing imaging components
    Patent number: 8548358
    Abstract: A drive gear for a generally cylindrical imaging component. The drive gear includes a body for engaging the generally cylindrical imaging component; a cylindrical shaft attached to the body, the cylindrical shaft having an end surface; and three prongs extending longitudinally outward from the end surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald D. Huck, James H. Jones, Matthew J. Morton, Anthony D. Causey
  • Systems and methods for remanufacturing imaging components
    Patent number: 8538295
    Abstract: A drive gear for a generally cylindrical imaging component. The drive gear includes a body for engaging the generally cylindrical imaging component; a cylindrical shaft attached to the body, the cylindrical shaft having an end surface; and three prongs extending longitudinally outward from the end surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald R. Huck, James H. Jones, Matthew J. Morton, Anthony D. Causey
  • Systems and Methods for Remanufacturing Imaging Components
    Publication number: 20130183063
    Abstract: A drive gear for a generally cylindrical imaging component. The drive gear includes a body for engaging the generally cylindrical imaging component; a cylindrical shaft attached to the body, the cylindrical shaft having an end surface; and three prongs extending longitudinally outward from the end surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Static Control Components, Inc.
  • Universal Inkjet Cartridge
    Publication number: 20130169721
    Abstract: A universal inkjet cartridge usable in an inkjet printer the inkjet cartridge having an inkjet tank, the inkjet tank storing ink and having an upper surface and a lower surface is disclosed. Mounted on the lower surface are configurable color identification tabs and mounted on the upper surface are printer identification fins, the configurable color identification tabs are configured to allow the universal inkjet cartridge to be used in multiple inkjet cartridge locations within the inkjet printer identified by the printer identification fins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald R. Huck, Anthony D. Causey
  • Charging roller for an imaging device
    Patent number: 8478168
    Abstract: A charging roller for an imaging device may include a shaft having a shaft length; a cylindrical foam layer partially covering the shaft and having a foam thickness, a first foam end and a second foam end, the cylindrical foam layer having a foam length less than the shaft length; a skin layer covering the cylindrical foam layer; and first and second retention members, the first retention member disposed adjacent to the first foam end and the second retention member disposed adjacent to the second foam end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence Dale Lewis
  • Semiconductor Device Having Features to Prevent Reverse Engineering
    Publication number: 20130154687
    Abstract: It is desirable to design and manufacture electronic chips that are resistant to modern reverse engineering techniques. Disclosed is a method and device that allows for the design of chips that are difficult to reverse engineer using modern teardown techniques. The disclosed device uses devices having the same geometry but different voltage levels to create different logic devices. Alternatively, the disclosed uses devices having different geometries and the same operating characteristics. Also disclosed is a method of designing a chip using these devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Static Control Components, Inc.
  • Systems & Methods for Remanufacturing Imaging Components
    Publication number: 20130114976
    Abstract: A drive gear for a generally cylindrical imaging component. The drive gear includes a body for engaging the generally cylindrical imaging component; a cylindrical shaft attached to the body, the cylindrical shaft having an end surface; and three prongs extending longitudinally outward from the end surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald R. Huck, James H. Jones, Matthew J. Morton, Anthony D. Causey
  • Drive gear for imaging components
    Patent number: D678398
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald D. Huck, James H. Jones, Matthew J. Morton, Anthony D. Causey
  • Drive gear for imaging components
    Patent number: D678399
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald D. Huck, James H. Jones, Matthew J. Morton, Anthony D. Causey
  • Drive gear for imaging components
    Patent number: D678400
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald D. Huck, James H. Jones, Matthew J. Morton, Anthony D. Causey
  • Drive gear for imaging components
    Patent number: D678401
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald D. Huck, James H. Jones, Matthew J. Morton, Anthony D. Causey
  • Drive gear for imaging components
    Patent number: D678939
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald R. Huck, James H. Jones, Matthew J. Morton, Anthony D. Causey
  • Drive gear for imaging components
    Patent number: D678940
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald D. Huck, James H. Jones, Matthew J. Morton, Anthony D. Causey
  • Drive gear for imaging components
    Patent number: D679751
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald D. Huck, James H. Jones, Matthew J. Morton, Anthony D. Causey
  • Drive gear for imaging components
    Patent number: D680159
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald D. Huck, James H. Jones, Matthew J. Morton, Anthony D. Causey
  • Drive gear for imaging components
    Patent number: D696342
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence Dale Lewis