Patents by Inventor Akash Chaudhuri

Akash Chaudhuri 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).

  • Toner cartridges for an image forming device
    Patent number: 8401437
    Abstract: The present application is directed to toner cartridges for use with image forming devices. The cartridge may include an interior to contain toner that is transferred to the image forming device and used during image formation. The cartridge may include one or more engagement features that interact with the image forming device during insertion. The engagement features may include one or more alignment features that align the cartridge during insertion into the image forming device. The engagement features may also include one or more functional features that allow the cartridge to effectively transfer the toner to the image forming device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Akash Chaudhuri, Jedediah Taylor Dawson, Jarrett Clark Gayne, Darin Michael Gettelfinger, Matthew Thomas Kerley
  • TONER CARTRIDGES FOR AN IMAGE FORMING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120224890
    Abstract: The present application is directed to toner cartridges for use with image forming devices. The cartridge may include an interior to contain toner that is transferred to the image forming device and used during image formation. The cartridge may include one or more engagement features that interact with the image forming device during insertion. The engagement features may include one or more alignment features that align the cartridge during insertion into the image forming device. The engagement features may also include one or more functional features that allow the cartridge to effectively transfer the toner to the image forming device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: AKASH CHAUDHURI, Jedediah Taylor Dawson, Jarrett Clark Gayne, Darin Michael Gettelfinger, Matthew Thomas Kerley
  • Toner cartridges for an image forming device
    Patent number: 8200126
    Abstract: A toner cartridge for use with image forming devices according to one example embodiment includes an interior to contain toner that is transferred to the image forming device and used during image formation and includes one or more engagement features that interact with the image forming device during insertion. The engagement features may include one or more alignment features that align the cartridge during insertion into the image forming device. The engagement features may also include one or more functional features that allow the cartridge to effectively transfer the toner to the image forming device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Akash Chaudhuri, Jedediah Taylor Dawson, Jarrett Clark Gayne, Darin Michael Gettelfinger, Matthew Thomas Kerley
  • TONER CARTRIDGES FOR AN IMAGE FORMING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20090142103
    Abstract: The present application is directed to toner cartridges for use with image forming devices. The cartridge may include an interior to contain toner that is transferred to the image forming device and used during image formation. The cartridge may include one or more engagement features that interact with the image forming device during insertion. The engagement features may include one or more alignment features that align the cartridge during insertion into the image forming device. The engagement features may also include one or more functional features that allow the cartridge to effectively transfer the toner to the image forming device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Akash Chaudhuri, Jedediah Taylor Dawson, Jarrett Clark Gayne, Darin Michael Gettelfinger, Matthew Thomas Kerley
  • Electrical Connectors for Toner Cartridges In An Image Forming Device
    Publication number: 20080102674
    Abstract: The present application is directed to electrical connectors that are connected to cartridges for use in image forming devices. The electrical connectors may form a communication path between the cartridge and the image forming device. The electrical connectors may include a circuit board and a housing. The housing may be configured to guide the circuit board into engagement with a corresponding connector on the image forming device. The electrical connectors may be positioned on a body of the cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Applicant: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Jedediah Taylor Dawson, Akash Chaudhuri, Darin M. Gettelfinger
  • Cartridge with a movable electrical connector for use with an image forming device
    Patent number: 7272336
    Abstract: The present application is directed to toner cartridges for use with an image forming device. The toner cartridges may include a body with an interior reservoir that contains toner. The toner cartridges are removable from the image forming device and may be replaced, such as upon depletion of the toner from the interior reservoir. The cartridges include an electrical connector for connection to the main body. The electrical connector is movable relative to the body to facilitate engagement of the cartridge with the image forming device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jedediah Taylor Dawson, Akash Chaudhuri, Darin M. Gettelfinger
  • Electrical connectors for toner cartridges in an image forming device
    Patent number: 7258558
    Abstract: The present application is directed to electrical connectors that are connected to cartridges for use in image forming devices. The electrical connectors may form a communication path between the cartridge and the image forming device. The electrical connectors may include a circuit board and a housing. The housing may be configured to guide the circuit board into engagement with a corresponding connector on the image forming device. The electrical connectors may be positioned on a body of the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jedediah Taylor Dawson, Akash Chaudhuri, Darin M. Gettelfinger