Patents by Inventor Alan Shibata

Alan Shibata 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).

  • Patent number: 10525737
    Abstract: In one example, a system for a partially dried inkjet media conditioner includes a partially dried Inkjet media conditioner, including: a first connector to couple a first end of the conditioner to a printing device, a second connector to couple a second end of the conditioner to a finishing device, and a constrained path extending through the conditioner to receive partially dried inkjet media from the printing device and provide the partially dried Inkjet media to the finishing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Alan Shibata, Steve O Ramussen, Matthew RaisanenVancouver, Jeffrey G Bingham, Sam Sing, Aurelio Maruggi
  • Publication number: 20200001623
    Abstract: In one example, an output tension zone can include a first tension roller assembly to receive partially dried inkjet media at an output of a heated pressure roller, wherein the first tension roller assembly includes a first continuous roller to receive a first side of the partially dried inkjet media and a second continuous roller to receive a second side of the partially dried inkjet media and a second tension roller assembly to receive the partially dried inkjet media from the first tension roller assembly, wherein the second tension roller assembly includes a third continuous roller to receive the first side of the partially dried inkjet media and a fourth continuous roller to receive the second side of the partially dried inkjet media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Alan Shibata, Richard Lee Brinkly, Matthew Raisanen
  • Publication number: 20190176490
    Abstract: In one example, a system for a vapor manager includes a media guide to receive partially dried inkjet media from a heated pressure roller, and a plurality of apertures through the media guide to direct air on to a first portion of the partially dried inkjet media and direct air away from a second portion of the partially dried inkjet media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Alan Shibata, Matthew Raisanen, Richard Lee Brinkley
  • Publication number: 20190176489
    Abstract: In one example, a system for a partially dried inkjet media conditioner includes a heated pressure roller to apply pressure to a first side of partially dried inkjet media and apply heat to a second side of the partially dried inkjet media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Alan Shibata, Matthew Raisanen
  • Publication number: 20180272752
    Abstract: In one example, a system for a partially dried inkjet media conditioner includes a partially dried Inkjet media conditioner, including: a first connector to couple a first end of the conditioner to a printing device, a second connector to couple a second end of the conditioner to a finishing device, and a constrained path extending through the conditioner to receive partially dried inkjet media from the printing device and provide the partially dried Inkjet media to the finishing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Alan Shibata, Steve O Ramussen, Matthew RaisanenVancouver, Jeffrey G Bingham, Sam Sing, Aurelio Maruggi
  • Patent number: 10035352
    Abstract: Fluid couplings examples are disclosed in examples herein. An example printer includes a housing; and a fluid reservoir permanently fixed within the housing, the fluid reservoir having a capacity sufficient to store enough ink to print a number of pages that corresponds to an expected useful life of the printer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Anthony D. Studer, Bruce A. McFadden, Alan Shibata
  • Patent number: 9931866
    Abstract: An interleave member including a media control conforming surface and a media, crash prevention surface. The media crash prevention surface to periodically contact and guide the media to the media control conforming surface. The media control conforming surface conforming to a surface of the media control member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: David Olsen, Thomas W Ruhe, Robert Reiss, Alan Shibata, Todd M Gaasch, Raymond C Sherman, Robert Yraceburu, Hunter Cantrell
  • Publication number: 20170266994
    Abstract: An interleave member including a media control conforming surface and a media, crash prevention surface. The media crash prevention surface to periodically contact and guide the media to the media control conforming surface. The media control conforming surface conforming to a surface of the media control member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: David Olsen, Thomas W. Ruhe, Robert Reiss, Alan Shibata, Todd M Gaasch, Raymond C Sherman, Robert Yraceburu, Hunter Cantrell
  • Patent number: 9555636
    Abstract: Fluid couplings examples are disclosed in examples herein. An example printer includes a housing; and a fluid reservoir permanently fixed within the housing, the fluid reservoir having a capacity sufficient to store enough ink to print a number of pages that corresponds to an expected useful life of the printer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Anthony D. Studer, Bruce A. McFadden, Alan Shibata
  • Publication number: 20170008294
    Abstract: Fluid couplings examples are disclosed in examples herein. An example printer includes a housing; and a fluid reservoir permanently fixed within the housing, the fluid reservoir having a capacity sufficient to store enough ink to print a number of pages that corresponds to an expected useful life of the printer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Anthony D. Studer, Bruce A. McFadden, Alan Shibata
  • Publication number: 20160152036
    Abstract: Fluid couplings examples are disclosed in examples herein. An example printer includes a housing; and a fluid reservoir permanently fixed within the housing, the fluid reservoir having a capacity sufficient to store enough ink to print a number of pages that corresponds to an expected useful life of the printer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Anthony D. Studer, Bruce A. McFadden, Alan Shibata
  • Patent number: 9261209
    Abstract: Example fluid couplings, systems and methods are described including a fluid delivery tube for delivering fluid to a fluid supply, a fluid interconnect fitting for connection to the fluid delivery tube, a retainer for engaging the fluid interconnect fitting and a fluid supply for retaining the fluid interconnect fitting with respect to the fluid supply, and a seal feature arranged to mate with the fluid interconnect fitting and a fluid inlet of the fluid supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Anthony D Studer, Bruce A McFadden, Alan Shibata
  • Patent number: 9096070
    Abstract: Colorant transfer, involving a colorant supply, and impeding colorant from exiting the colorant supply, a motion device, and providing a passage out of the colorant supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Anthony D. Studer, Alan Shibata, Bruce Alan McFadden
  • Publication number: 20150029242
    Abstract: Colorant transfer, involving a colorant supply, and impeding colorant from exiting the colorant supply, a motion device, and providing a passage out of the colorant supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Anthony D. Studer, Alan Shibata, Bruce Alan McFadden
  • Publication number: 20140373959
    Abstract: Example fluid couplings, systems and methods are described including a fluid delivery tube for delivering fluid to a fluid supply, a fluid interconnect fitting for connection to the fluid delivery tube, a retainer for engaging the fluid interconnect fitting and a fluid supply for retaining the fluid interconnect fitting with respect to the fluid supply, and a seal feature arranged to mate with the fluid interconnect fitting and a fluid inlet of the fluid supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Anthony D Studer, Bruce A. McFadden, Alan Shibata
  • Patent number: 8506659
    Abstract: A hydrogen generating apparatus includes a chemical reaction chamber, a chemical solution reservoir, and an unpowered pressure producing member for moving a chemical solution from the chemical solution reservoir to the chemical reaction chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Jason S. Ord, Justin Roman, Alan Shibata
  • Patent number: 7770518
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a web are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: John Barinaga, Tanya V. Burmeister, Stephanie L. Seaman, Alan Shibata, Russell P. Yearout, Antonio Gomez
  • Patent number: 7731329
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a system and method for spitting are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Russell P. Yearout, Antonio Gomez, Alan Shibata
  • Patent number: 7572536
    Abstract: A fuel cell is operatively connected to, and powers an electronic device. The fuel cell includes at least one electrode and an electrolyte in electrochemical contact with the electrode(s). A mechanism is provided for delivering fuel to the fuel cell while powering the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Alan Shibata, Timothy A. Longust, Jason S. Ord, Justin Romon
  • Patent number: 7540583
    Abstract: A printer includes an arcuate arrangement of printheads and a retractable arcuate arrangement of wipers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: John A. Barinaga, Alan Shibata, Tanya V. Burmeister, Stephanie Seaman