Patents Assigned to Control Components, Inc.
  • Semiconductor Device Having Features to Prevent Reverse Engineering
    Publication number: 20140198554
    Abstract: A ROM circuit includes a first N channel transistor having an output and having device geometry and device characteristics adapted to bias the output at a predetermined level when a P channel circuit is connected to the first N channel transistor; a pass transistor connected between the output and a data bus, the pass transistor connected to a word line, the word line adapted to turn ON the pass transistor when the word line is asserted; and the P channel circuit connected to the data bus and adapted to provide leakage current to charge a gate in the first N channel transistor when pass transistor is turned ON.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: William Eli Thacker, III, Robert Francis Tenczar, Michael Clinton Hoke
  • SHUT-OFF TRIM INCLUDING SPRING LOADED CHECK VALVE
    Publication number: 20140182723
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a bi-directional shut-off trim for a valve which possesses the functional attributes of a pilot operated trim and a balanced trim through the integration of a spring loaded check valve into a pilot trim. In forward flow isolation, the bi-directional shut-off trim of the present invention acts as a normal pilot operated trim. In reverse flow, the check valve of the shut-off trim opens to balance the pressure on either side of the plug thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: CONTROL COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventor: SINA ALIKHANI
  • SHUT-OFF TRIM INCLUDING SPRING LOADED CHECK VALVE
    Publication number: 20140182724
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a bi-directional shut-off trim for a valve which possesses the functional attributes of a pilot operated trim and a balanced trim through the integration of a spring loaded check valve into a pilot trim. In forward flow isolation, the bi-directional shut-off trim of the present invention acts as a normal pilot operated trim. In reverse flow, the check valve of the shut-off trim opens to balance the pressure on either side of the plug thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: CONTROL COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventor: SINA ALIKHANI
  • Systems and Methods for Universal Imaging Components
    Publication number: 20140185073
    Abstract: A method of operating a cartridge chip installed in an imaging device includes: causing, by the cartridge chip, the imaging device to enter an error condition; monitoring the timing or sequence of communication signals received from the imaging device during at least a portion of the error condition; and operating, based on the timing or sequence of the communication signals received from the imaging device during at least a portion of the error condition, in a first mode of operation compatible with a first type of imaging device or in a second mode of operation compatible with a second type of imaging device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: STATIC CONTROL COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventor: William Eli Thacker, III
  • Systems and methods for remanufacturing imaging components
    Patent number: 8768218
    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: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald D. Huck, James H. Jones, Matthew J. Morton, Anthony D. Causey
  • SHUT-OFF TRIM INCLUDING SPRING LOADED CHECK VALVE
    Publication number: 20140174576
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a bi-directional shut-off trim for a valve which possesses the functional attributes of a pilot operated trim and a balanced trim through the integration of a spring loaded check valve into a pilot trim. In forward flow isolation, the bi-directional shut-off trim of the present invention acts as a normal pilot operated trim. In reverse flow, the check valve of the shut-off trim opens to balance the pressure on either side of the plug thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: CONTROL COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventor: SINA ALIKHANI
  • NETWORK PRINTER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140168297
    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: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: William Eli Thacker, Lynton R. Burchette, Scott M. Babish
  • DRIVE GEAR FOR EXTENDED DRIVE SHAFT
    Publication number: 20140153968
    Abstract: A cartridge drive gear assembly for holding a drum coupling includes a drive gear having an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface including inner projections which extend into the interior of the drive gear and includes at least two voids disposed on opposing sides of the inner projections, and at least one slot disposed in the inner surface
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: STATIC CONTROL COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventors: Donald R. Huck, Lawrence Dale Lewis, William L. London
  • CARTRIDGE DRIVE SHAFT GEAR
    Publication number: 20140153967
    Abstract: Image recording devices, such as electrophotographic devices, laser printers, copiers, and fax machines, often have a cartridge that utilizes a drive gear to transmit rotational force from the printer to the print cartridge. Also, it is desirable to remanufacture print cartridge both to reduce waste and to save resources. Therefore, it may be desirable to provide a drive gear mechanism that is easily replaced or reused when a print cartridge is remanufactured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: STATIC CONTROL COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventors: Jian Peng, Brandon Key, JR., Donald R. Huck, Anthony D. Causey, Craig A. Hallacher, Eric Shaffer
  • Systems and methods for remanufacturing imaging components
    Patent number: 8744315
    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: August 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    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
    Patent number: 8744314
    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: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald D. Huck, James H. Jones, Matthew J. Morton, Anthony D. Causey
  • Addressing for a memory device used in an image recording apparatus
    Patent number: 8737849
    Abstract: Many devices, such as printers, work with one or more removable unit. Often, the removable units have an electronic circuit that used to communicate with the device. It may be desirable to provide a replacement unit in these devices. The replacement unit must include an electronic circuit that is able to communicate with the original device. Disclosed is a method and apparatus where a replacement unit is provided with a new electronic circuit and a used electronic circuit. The new electronic circuit is electrically connected to the used electronic circuit and uses the used electronic circuit to facilitate communication with the host device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Larkin Shelby
  • Systems and Methods for Remanufacturing Imaging Components
    Publication number: 20140133883
    Abstract: Techniques for modifying an imaging cartridge includes providing the imaging cartridge comprising a body including a circuit holding structure sized to hold an electronic circuit and forming a modified circuit holding structure, with the modified circuit holding structure sized to hold a replacement electronic circuit. At least one dimension of the replacement electronic circuit may be greater than a corresponding dimension of the electronic circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan W. Martin, Donald R. Huck, Patrick J. Novak
  • Systems and methods for remanufacturing imaging components
    Patent number: 8718516
    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: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald D. Huck, James H. Jones, Matthew J. Morton, Anthony D. Causey
  • NETWORK PRINTER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140093258
    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: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: William Eli Thacker, Lynton R. Burchette, Scott M. Babish
  • NOZZLE DESIGN FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE ATTEMPERATORS
    Publication number: 20140091486
    Abstract: An improved spray nozzle assembly for use in a steam desuperheating device that is adapted to spray cooling water into a flow of superheated steam. The nozzle assembly is of simple construction with relatively few components, and thus requires a minimal amount of maintenance. In addition, the nozzle assembly is specifically configured to, among other things, prevent thermal shock to prescribed internal structural components thereof, to prevent “sticking” of a valve element thereof, and to create a substantially uniformly distributed spray of cooling water for spraying into a flow of superheated steam in order to reduce the temperature of the steam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Allen Lee Watson, Raymond Richard Newton, Stephen Gerald Freitas, Kevin Naziri
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STORING INCREMENT VALUES WITHOUT USING AN INCREMENT COUNTER
    Publication number: 20140071491
    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: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Static Control components, Inc.
    Inventors: John Willoughby Gravely, JR., Richard J. Stievenart, Michael Larkin Shelby
  • Shut-off trim including spring loaded check valve
    Patent number: 8662110
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a bi-directional shut-off trim for a valve which possesses the functional attributes of a pilot operated trim and a balanced trim through the integration of a spring loaded check valve into a pilot trim. In forward flow isolation, the bi-directional shut-off trim of the present invention acts as a normal pilot operated trim. In reverse flow, the check valve of the shut-off trim opens to balance the pressure on either side of the plug thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Control Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Sina Alikhani
  • Cartridge drive shaft gear
    Patent number: 8644733
    Abstract: Image recording devices, such as electrophotographic devices, laser printers, copiers, and fax machines, often have a cartridge that utilizes a drive gear to transmit rotational force from the printer to the print cartridge. Also, it is desirable to remanufacture print cartridge both to reduce waste and to save resources. Therefore, it may be desirable to provide a drive gear mechanism that is easily replaced or reused when a print cartridge is remanufactured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Jian Peng, Brandon Key, Jr., Donald R. Huck, Anthony D. Causey, Craig A. Hallacher, Eric Shaffer
  • Drive gear for imaging components
    Patent number: D702286
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald R. Huck, James H. Jones, Matthew J. Morton, Anthony D. Causey