Patents by Inventor Anthony Edward Pullen
Anthony Edward Pullen 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).
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Publication number: 20160342065Abstract: The invention provides an electrophoretic medium comprising at least two types of particles having substantially the same electrophoretic mobility but differing colors. The invention also provides article of manufacture comprising a layer of a solid electro-optic medium, a first adhesive layer on one surface of the electro-optic medium, a release sheet covering the first adhesive layer, and a second adhesive layer on an opposed second surface of the electro-optic medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Gregg M. Duthaler, Karl Raymond Amundson, Barrett Comiskey, Holly G. Gates, Alberto Goenaga, John E. Ritter, Michael L. Steiner, Russell J. Wilcox, Robert W. Zehner, Anthony Edward Pullen
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Publication number: 20140347718Abstract: The invention provides an electrophoretic medium comprising at least two types of particles having substantially the same electrophoretic mobility but differing colors. The invention also provides article of manufacture comprising a layer of a solid electro-optic medium, a first adhesive layer on one surface of the electro-optic medium, a release sheet covering the first adhesive layer, and a second adhesive layer on an opposed second surface of the electro-optic medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Gregg M. Duthaler, Karl Raymond Amundson, Barrett Comiskey, Holly G. Gates, Alberto Goenaga, John E. Ritter, Michael L. Steiner, Russell J. Wilcox, Robert W. Zehner, Anthony Edward Pullen
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Publication number: 20100265561Abstract: The invention relates to electro-optic displays and methods for driving such displays. The invention provides (i) electrochromic displays with solid charge transport layers; (ii) apparatus and methods for improving the contrast and reducing the cost of electrochromic displays; (iii) apparatus and methods for sealing electrochromic displays from the outside environment and preventing ingress of contaminants into such a display; and (iv) methods for adjusting the driving of electro-optic displays to allow for environmental and operating parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: E INK CORPORATIONInventors: Holly G. Gates, Charles H. Honeyman, Ara N. Knaian, Steven J. O'Neil, Richard J. Paolini, JR., Jonathan L. Zalesky, Robert W. Zehner, Ian D. Morrison, Anthony Edward Pullen, Jianna Wang, John Edward Cronin, Justin Abramson, Karl R. Amundson, Guy M. Danner, Gregg M. Duthaler
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Patent number: 7787169Abstract: The invention relates to electro-optic displays and methods for driving such displays. The invention provides (i) electrochromic displays with solid charge transport layers; (ii) apparatus and methods for improving the contrast and reducing the cost of electrochromic displays; (iii) apparatus and methods for sealing electrochromic displays from the outside environment and preventing ingress of contaminants into such a display; and (iv) methods for adjusting the driving of electro-optic displays to allow for environmental and operating parameters.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2005Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: E Ink CorporationInventors: Justin J. Abramson, Karl R. Amundson, Guy M. Danner, Gregg M. Duthaler, Holly G. Gates, Charles H. Honeyman, Ara N. Knaian, Ian D. Morrison, Steven J. O'Neil, Richard J. Paolini, Jr., Anthony Edward Pullen, Jianna Wang, Jonathan L. Zalesky, Robert W. Zehner, John E. Cronin
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Publication number: 20090225398Abstract: The invention provides an electrophoretic medium comprising at least two types of particles having substantially the same electrophoretic mobility but differing colors. The invention also provides article of manufacture comprising a layer of a solid electro-optic medium, a first adhesive layer on one surface of the electro-optic medium, a release sheet covering the first adhesive layer, and a second adhesive layer on an opposed second surface of the electro-optic medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: E INK CORPORATIONInventors: Gregg M. Duthaler, Karl R. Amundson, Holly G. Gates, John E. Ritler, Russell J. Wilcox, Robert W. Zehner, Barrett Comiskey, Alberto Goenaga, Michael L. Steiner, Anthony Edward Pullen
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Patent number: 7561324Abstract: The invention provides an electrophoretic medium comprising at least two types of particles having substantially the same electrophoretic mobility but differing colors. The invention also provides article of manufacture comprising a layer of a solid electro-optic medium, a first adhesive layer on one surface of the electro-optic medium, a release sheet covering the first adhesive layer, and a second adhesive layer on an opposed second surface of the electro-optic medium.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2003Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: E Ink CorporationInventors: Gregg M. Duthaler, Karl R. Amundson, Barrett Comiskey, Holly G. Gates, Alberto Goenaga, John E. Ritter, Michael L. Steiner, Russell J. Wilcox, Robert W. Zehner, Anthony Edward Pullen
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Patent number: 7411720Abstract: In electrophoretic media, it is advantageous to use pigment particles having about 1 to 15 per cent by weight of a polymer chemically bonded to, or cross-linked around, the pigment particles. The polymer desirably has a branched chain structure with side chains extending from a main chain. Charged or chargeable groups can be incorporated into the polymer or can be bonded to the particles separately from the polymer. The polymer-coated particles can be prepared by first attaching a polymerizable or polymerization-initiating group to the particle and then reacting the particle with one or more polymerizable monomers or oligomers.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2007Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: E Ink CorporationInventors: Charles Howie Honeyman, Elizabeth Moran Gates, Libing Zhang, Anthony Edward Pullen, Emily J. Pratt, Kimberly L. Houde, Matthew A. King, Craig A. Herb, Richard J. Paolini, Jr.
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Patent number: 7312916Abstract: An electrophoretic medium (100) comprises at least one type of particle (108) suspended in a suspending fluid (106) and capable of moving therethrough on application of an electric field to the medium, the particles (108) including at least one electrophoretically mobile specularly reflective particle.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2003Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: E Ink CorporationInventors: Anthony Edward Pullen, Gregg M. Duthaler, Karl R. Amundson, Benjamin Max Davis
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Patent number: 7247379Abstract: Copper chromite particles can advantageously be used as black particles in electrophoretic media and displays. Preferably, the copper chromite particles are coated with a silica coating and a polymer coating.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2005Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: E Ink CorporationInventors: Anthony Edward Pullen, Thomas H. Whitesides, Charles H. Honeyman, Barrett Comiskey, Jonathan D. Albert
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Patent number: 7002728Abstract: Copper chromite particles can advantageously be used as black particles in electrophoretic media and displays. Preferably, the copper chromite particles are coated with a silica coating and a polymer coating.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2004Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: E Ink CorporationInventors: Anthony Edward Pullen, Thomas H. Whitesides, Charles H. Honeyman, Barrett Comiskey, Jonathan D. Albert
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Patent number: 6950220Abstract: The invention relates to electro-optic displays and methods for driving such displays. The invention provides (i) electrochromic displays with solid charge transport layers; (ii) apparatus and methods for improving the contrast and reducing the cost of electrochromic displays; (iii) apparatus and methods for sealing electrochromic displays from the outside environment and preventing ingress of contaminants into such a display; and (iv) methods for adjusting the driving of electro-optic displays to allow for environmental and operating parameters.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2003Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignee: E Ink CorporationInventors: Justin Abramson, Karl R. Amundson, Guy M. Danner, Gregg M. Duthaler, Holly G. Gates, Charles H. Honeyman, Ara N. Knaian, Ian D. Morrison, Steven J. O'Neil, Richard J. Paolini, Jr., Anthony Edward Pullen, Jianna Wang, Jonathan L. Zalesky, Robert W. Zehner, John Edward Cronin
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Patent number: 6870661Abstract: An electrophoretic medium comprises a plurality of one or more types of particles suspended in a suspending fluid. The particles include at least one electrically charged, electrophoretically mobile particle capable of translating through the suspending fluid upon application of an electric field to the medium and at least one magnetic particle. A magnet is disposed adjacent the electrophoretic medium to introduce a threshold resistance to magnetic particle movement.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2002Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: E Ink CorporationInventors: Anthony Edward Pullen, Ian D. Morrison, Emily J. Pratt
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Patent number: 6822782Abstract: In electrophoretic media, it is advantageous to use pigment particles having about 1 to 15 percent by weight of a polymer chemically bonded to, or cross-linked around, the pigment particles. The polymer desirably has a branched chain structure with side chains extending from a main chain. Charged or chargeable groups can be incorporated into the polymer or can be bonded to the particles separately from the polymer. The polymer-coated particles can be prepared by first attaching a polymerizable or polymerization-initiating group to the particle and then reacting the particle with one or more polymerizable monomers or oligomers.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2002Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: E Ink CorporationInventors: Charles H. Honeyman, Elizabeth A. Moran, Libing Zhang, Anthony Edward Pullen, Emily J. Pratt, Kimberly L. Houde, Matthew A. King, Craig A. Herb, Richard J. Paolini, Jr.
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Publication number: 20040155857Abstract: The invention provides an electrophoretic medium comprising at least two types of particles having substantially the same electrophoretic mobility but differing colors. The invention also provides article of manufacture comprising a layer of a solid electro-optic medium, a first adhesive layer on one surface of the electro-optic medium, a release sheet covering the first adhesive layer, and a second adhesive layer on an opposed second surface of the electro-optic medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Applicant: E INK CORPORATIONInventors: Gregg M. Duthaler, Karl R. Amundson, Barrett Comiskey, Holly G. Gates, Alberto Goenaga, John E. Ritter, Michael L. Steiner, Russell J. Wilcox, Robert W. Zehner, Anthony Edward Pullen
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Publication number: 20040094422Abstract: An electrophoretic medium (100) comprises at least one type of particle (108) suspended in a suspending fluid (106) and capable of moving therethrough on application of an electric field to the medium, the particles (108) including at least one electrophoretically mobile specularly reflective particle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Applicant: E INK CORPORATIONInventors: Anthony Edward Pullen, Gregg M. Duthaler, Karl R. Amundson, Benjamin Max Davis
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Publication number: 20020185378Abstract: In electrophoretic media, it is advantageous to use pigment particles having about 1 to 15 percent by weight of a polymer chemically bonded to, or cross-linked around, the pigment particles. The polymer desirably has a branched chain structure with side chains extending from a main chain. Charged or chargeable groups can be incorporated into the polymer or can be bonded to the particles separately from the polymer. The polymer-coated particles can be prepared by first attaching a polymerizable or polymerization-initiating group to the particle and then reacting the particle with one or more polymerizable monomers or oligomers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2002Publication date: December 12, 2002Inventors: Charles H. Honeyman, Elizabeth A. Moran, Libing Zhang, Anthony Edward Pullen, Emily J. Pratt, Kimberly L. Houde, Matthew A. King, Craig A. Herb, Richard J. Paolini
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Publication number: 20020171910Abstract: An electrophoretic medium comprises a plurality of one or more types of particles suspended in a suspending fluid. The particles include at least one electrically charged, electrophoretically mobile particle capable of translating through the suspending fluid upon application of an electric field to the medium and at least one magnetic particle. A magnet is disposed adjacent the electrophoretic medium to introduce a threshold resistance to magnetic particle movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2002Publication date: November 21, 2002Inventors: Anthony Edward Pullen, Ian D. Morrison, Emily J. Pratt