Patents by Inventor Charles R. Winterberger

Charles R. Winterberger 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: 6801739
    Abstract: An improved electrophotographic toning station for use in an electrophotographic printer includes a unitary bearing cap and tension sprocket assembly that allows for the use an intermediate drive chain to drive a primary drive sprocket that drives the toning shell at high speed, through a primary drive chain. A unitary bearing cap and tension sprocket assembly that allows the tension sprocket assembly to be properly located relative to the intermediate and primary drive sprockets, such that the components of the toning station may be adjusted relative to each other without interference from the tension sprocket assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Christopher S. Garcia, Thomas Hilbert, Kenneth M. Patterson, Paul E. Thompson, Charles R. Winterberger
  • Publication number: 20040146318
    Abstract: An improved electrophotographic toning station for use in an electrophotographic printer includes a unitary bearing cap and tension sprocket assembly that allows for the use an intermediate drive chain to drive a primary drive sprocket that drives the toning shell at high speed, through a primary drive chain. A unitary bearing cap and tension sprocket assembly that allows the tension sprocket assembly to be properly located relative to the intermediate and primary drive sprockets, such that the components of the toning station may be adjusted relative to each other without interference from the tension sprocket assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Christopher S. Garcia, Thomas Hilbert, Kenneth M. Patterson, Paul E. Thompson, Charles R. Winterberger
  • Patent number: 6714753
    Abstract: An improved electrophotographic toning station for use in an electrophotographic printer includes a unitary bearing cap and tension sprocket assembly that allows for the use an intermediate drive chain to drive a primary drive sprocket that drives the toning shell at high speed, through a primary drive chain. A unitary bearing cap and tension sprocket assembly that allows the tension sprocket assembly to be properly located relative to the intermediate and primary drive sprockets, such that the components of the toning station may be adjusted relative to each other without interference from the tension sprocket assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventors: Christopher S. Garcia, Kenneth M. Patterson, Paul E. Thompson, Charles R. Winterberger
  • Patent number: 6553194
    Abstract: An electrophotographic printer having an improved flexible drive chain cover located to protect the toning shell drive chain from contamination with toner dust. The electrophotographic printer may include a rigid drive chain cover located adjacent the flexible drive chain guard and locate so that the flexible drive chain guard and the rigid drive chain overlap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventors: Paul E. Thompson, Charles R. Winterberger, Kenneth M. Patterson
  • Publication number: 20020094215
    Abstract: An improved electrophotographic toning station for use in an electrophotographic printer includes a unitary bearing cap and tension sprocket assembly that allows for the use an intermediate drive chain to drive a primary drive sprocket that drives the toning shell at high speed, through a primary drive chain. A unitary bearing cap and tension sprocket assembly that allows the tension sprocket assembly to be properly located relative to the intermediate and primary drive sprockets, such that the components of the toning station may be adjusted relative to each other without interference from the tension sprocket assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventors: Christopher S. Garcia, Thomas Hilbert, Kenneth M. Patterson, Paul E. Thompson, Charles R. Winterberger
  • Publication number: 20020071692
    Abstract: An electrophotographic printer having an improved flexible drive chain cover located to protect the toning shell drive chain from contamination with toner dust. The electrophotographic printer may include a rigid drive chain cover located adjacent the flexible drive chain guard and locate so that the flexible drive chain guard and the rigid drive chain overlap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2000
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventors: Paul E. Thompson, Charles R. Winterberger, Kenneth M. Patterson
  • Patent number: 6125252
    Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for setting up spacing of a development station for a reproduction apparatus within a desired tolerance range such that marking particles from the development station properly develop electrostatic images. The adjustment mechanism includes a datum member and a cam having a locating post for the development station extending from the cam. The datum member includes, for example, a bracket in the reproduction apparatus, and at least one pin attached to the bracket. The cam is adjustably associated with the datum member so as to selectively position the locating post a predetermined distance from the datum member. The adjustable cam includes, for example, a member defining a plurality of spaced openings, the openings capable of receiving the at least one pin of the datum member so as to position the locating post dependent upon which opening the at least one pin is received within.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Inventors: Paul E. Thompson, Christopher S. Garcia, Charles R. Winterberger