Patents by Inventor Cindy L. Casper

Cindy L. Casper 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).

  • Automatic camming of a developer module
    Patent number: 6118962
    Abstract: A mechanism for use in a printing machine having a cover for covering a portion of the printing machine is provided. The mechanism is operably associated with the cover and with the portion of the printing machine. The mechanism is adapted so as to move the portion of the printing machine as the cover is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Cindy L. Casper, Richard P. Schell, John L. Howard
  • Supply accessory for a printing machine with hidden identifier
    Patent number: 5510884
    Abstract: A customer-replaceable supply accessory for a page printer, such as a toner cartridge or liquid-ink supply, includes a conductor which interacts with connectors within the printer to ensure proper installation of a given type of accessory. The conductor is exposed only within cavities on the accessory which receive springably-mounted extendible members. The extendible members serve to secure the accessory in position within the printer. The conductor is generally not apparent from the outside of the accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Raphael F. Bov, Jr., Jose R. Diaz, Thomas L. Edelman, Michael J. McVeigh, Ana S. Nolau, Martin J. Curynski, Cindy L. Casper, Richard D. Szczepanski
  • Apparatus for gripping and registering sheets
    Patent number: 5301938
    Abstract: A sheet registering and gripping device for registering and gripping sheets transported along a sheet path. The device includes a registration edge and a gripping edge which extends from the registration edge. The invention further provides an apparatus for actuating the registration edge and gripping edge between a gripping and registering position, and may also include actuation to a third out-of-the-way position to allow substantially free transport of sheets by the registration and the gripping edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventor: Cindy L. Casper