Patents by Inventor Benjamin H Wood

Benjamin H Wood 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: 10906320
    Abstract: A fluid ejection and circulation apparatus may include a fluid ejection die, the pressure regulator, a first standpipe, a second standpipe and a crossflow passage. The pressure regulator has a fluid chamber. The first standpipe is between the fluid chamber and the fluid ejection die. The first standpipe has a first port above the fluid ejection die. The second standpipe extends alongside the first standpipe. The second standpipe has a second port above the fluid ejection die. The crossflow passage connects the first standpipe and the second standpipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Wood, Paul Mark Haines, Angela W. Bakkom, Anjan Prabhat Pattathil, Franklin D. Derryberry
  • Publication number: 20200346459
    Abstract: A fluid ejection and circulation apparatus may include a fluid ejection die, the pressure regulator, a first standpipe, a second standpipe and a crossflow passage. The pressure regulator has a fluid chamber. The first standpipe is between the fluid chamber and the fluid ejection die. The first standpipe has a first port above the fluid ejection die. The second standpipe extends alongside the first standpipe. The second standpipe has a second port above the fluid ejection die. The crossflow passage connects the first standpipe and the second standpipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Wood, Paul Mark Haines, Angela W. Bakkom, Anjan Prabhat Pattathil, Franklin D. Derryberry
  • Patent number: 9221266
    Abstract: Fluid flux correction is disclosed. An example method of fluid flux correction includes displacing a fluid volume in a fluid reservoir with a compliant element. The method also includes absorbing fluid surges caused by variations in fluid flux to reduce distortion of at least one ink nozzle meniscus and maintain consistent fluid ejection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Parkard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Wood, Jon A. Crabtree, Orestes Alejandro Bihun, Lawrence E. Gibson, Louis C. Ramsay, John M. Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20150116429
    Abstract: Fluid flux correction is disclosed. An example method of fluid flux correction includes displacing a fluid volume in a fluid reservoir with a compliant element. The method also includes absorbing fluid surges caused by variations in fluid flux to reduce distortion of at least one ink nozzle meniscus and maintain consistent fluid ejection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Wood, Jon A. Crabtree, Orestes Alejandro Bihun, Lawrence E. Gibson, Louis C. Ramsay, John M. Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20110016682
    Abstract: The present invention provides a tool for securing fittings for fluid delivery systems, such as drip irrigation systems, and assisting in the assembly of such systems. Specifically, the tool is a device sized and shaped to fit comfortably within the hand of an adult, having a channel therein to accept and secure fittings, which can then be easily be inserted into fluid delivery tubing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventor: Benjamin H. Wood, III
  • Patent number: 7480994
    Abstract: A fluid ejection head of a fluid ejection device is provided, the fluid ejection head having a substrate, a fluid ejection die coupled with the substrate, an electromagnetic radiation-curable adhesive disposed on the substrate, and a cover coupled with the substrate via the electromagnetic radiation-curable adhesive, wherein the cover includes an opening configured to pass fluids ejected from the fluid ejection die, and wherein the cover is made at least partially of a material transparent to electromagnetic radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Wood, III, Joseph E. Scheffelin, Noah Lassar, Mohammad Akhavain
  • Patent number: 7188925
    Abstract: A fluid ejection head of a fluid ejection device is provided, the fluid ejection head having a substrate, a fluid ejection die coupled with the substrate, an electromagnetic radiation-curable adhesive disposed on the substrate, and a cover coupled with the substrate via the electromagnetic radiation-curable adhesive, wherein the cover includes an opening configured to pass fluids ejected from the fluid ejection die, and wherein the cover is made at least partially of a material transparent to electromagnetic radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Wood, III, Joseph E. Scheffelin, Noah Lassar, Mohammad Akhavain
  • Patent number: 6692100
    Abstract: Cleaning apparatus and method of assembly therefor for cleaning an inkjet print head. The cleaning apparatus comprises a web supply for supplying a cleaning web therefrom and a web receiver for receiving the web. A web drive drives the web from the web supply to the web receiver. The web drive pulls the web from the web supply with a first tension force and also pulls the web onto the web receiver with a second tension force greater than the first tension force, so that the web is wrinkle-free while the web slidably engages an exterior surface of the print head to clean the print head. The web remains wrinkle-free to ensure that the surface of the web will contact the surface of the print head without gaps in contact coverage. This enhances cleaning effectiveness compared to a cleaning web having wrinkles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Steven W Steinfield, Lidia Calvo, Benjamin H Wood, Antonio Monclus, Daniel Laborce
  • Publication number: 20030189614
    Abstract: Cleaning apparatus and method of assembly therefor for cleaning an inkjet print head. The cleaning apparatus comprises a web supply for supplying a cleaning web therefrom and a web receiver for receiving the web. A web drive drives the web from the web supply to the web receiver. The web drive pulls the web from the web supply with a first tension force and also pulls the web onto the web receiver with a second tension force greater than the first tension force, so that the web is wrinkle-free while the web slidably engages an exterior surface of the print head to clean the print head. The web remains wrinkle-free to ensure that the surface of the web will contact the surface of the print head without gaps in contact coverage. This enhances cleaning effectiveness compared to a cleaning web having wrinkles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventors: Steven W. Steinfield, Lidia Calvo, Benjamin H. Wood, Antonio Monclus, Daniel Laborce