Patents by Inventor Craig A. Horrocks
Craig A. Horrocks 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: 20240109345Abstract: An example disclosed printer configured to peel media from a backing, the printer having a peeler assembly that is engageable between a peeling position, wherein the printer is configured to peel the media from the backing, and a non-peeling position, wherein the printer is not configured to peel the media from the backing. The printer further including a sensor configured to send a signal corresponding to a position of the peeler assembly. The printer further including a communication interface configured to receive the position of the peeler assembly from the sensor and configured to transmit the position of the peeler assembly to a secondary component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Richard J. Preliasco, Roy P. Lyman, David F. Beck, Craig A. Horrocks, Patrick J. Hegarty
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Patent number: 11840068Abstract: An example disclosed printer configured to peel media from a backing, the printer having a peeler assembly that is engageable between a peeling position, wherein the printer is configured to peel the media from the backing, and a non-peeling position, wherein the printer is not configured to peel the media from the backing. The printer further including a sensor configured to send a signal corresponding to a position of the peeler assembly. The printer further including a communication interface configured to receive the position of the peeler assembly from the sensor and configured to transmit the position of the peeler assembly to a secondary component.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2021Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Zebra Technologies CorporationInventors: Richard J. Preliasco, Roy P. Lyman, David F. Beck, Craig A. Horrocks, Patrick J. Hegarty
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Publication number: 20210229473Abstract: An example disclosed printer configured to peel media from a backing, the printer having a peeler assembly that is engageable between a peeling position, wherein the printer is configured to peel the media from the backing, and a non-peeling position, wherein the printer is not configured to peel the media from the backing. The printer further including a sensor configured to send a signal corresponding to a position of the peeler assembly. The printer further including a communication interface configured to receive the position of the peeler assembly from the sensor and configured to transmit the position of the peeler assembly to a secondary component.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Richard J. Preliasco, Roy P. Lyman, David F. Beck, Craig A. Horrocks, Patrick J. Hegarty
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Patent number: 11001084Abstract: An example thermal printhead apparatus includes a top end; a bottom end located opposite the top end; an electrical interface positioned proximate to the bottom end; a first distal end; a second distal end located opposite the first distal end; a printing face defined by the top end, the bottom end, the first distal end and the second distal end, the printing face includes a thermal element; a mounting face that is opposite the printing face, the mounting face defined by the top end, the bottom end, the first distal end and the second distal end, the mounting face including at least two mounting components, comprising: one or more holes configured to mount the printhead apparatus to a printer; and one or more grooves configured to mount the printhead apparatus to a printer, the one or more grooves extending substantially parallel to the top end and the bottom end.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2018Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Zebra Technologies CorporationInventors: Richard J. Preliasco, Roy P. Lyman, David F. Beck, Craig A. Horrocks, Patrick J. Hegarty
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Publication number: 20180236793Abstract: An example thermal printhead apparatus includes a top end; a bottom end located opposite the top end; an electrical interface positioned proximate to the bottom end; a first distal end; a second distal end located opposite the first distal end; a printing face defined by the top end, the bottom end, the first distal end and the second distal end, the printing face includes a thermal element; a mounting face that is opposite the printing face, the mounting face defined by the top end, the bottom end, the first distal end and the second distal end, the mounting face including at least two mounting components, comprising: one or more holes configured to mount the printhead apparatus to a printer; and one or more grooves configured to mount the printhead apparatus to a printer, the one or more grooves extending substantially parallel to the top end and the bottom end.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Richard J. Preliasco, Roy P. Lyman, David F. Beck, Craig A. Horrocks, Patrick J. Hegarty
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Patent number: 9975360Abstract: An example disclosed printer configured to peel media from a backing includes a peeler assembly that is engageable between a peeling position, wherein the printer is configured to peel the media from the backing, and a non-peeling position, wherein the printer is not configured to peel the media from the backing; a sensor configured to send a signal corresponding to a position of the peeler assembly; and a printer controller configured to receive the position of the peeler assembly from the sensor and configured to adjust at least one print setting in response to receiving the signal corresponding to the position of the peeler assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: ZIH Corp.Inventors: Richard J. Preliasco, Roy P. Lyman, David F. Beck, Craig A. Horrocks, Patrick J. Hegarty
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Publication number: 20170057263Abstract: An example disclosed media processing device includes a housing defining a media receiving area configured to receive the media; a first media support arm extending from the housing proximate the media receiving area for engaging a first end of the media, wherein the first media support arm is biased to slidably translate along the housing to provide a holding force to the first side of the media, wherein the first media support arm includes a first locking element; a media cover configured to move between a closed position and an open position, the media cover including a second locking element, wherein the first locking element of the first media support arm is configured to engage the second locking element of the media cover when the media cover is in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Huy Vo, Hussam Eassa, Michael L. Lamontagne, Brian C. Stormont, Gregory Klein, Michael E. Leclerc, Richard J. Preliasco, Roy P. Lyman, David F. Beck, Craig A. Horrocks
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Publication number: 20160318317Abstract: An example disclosed printer configured to peel media from a backing includes a peeler assembly that is engageable between a peeling position, wherein the printer is configured to peel the media from the backing, and a non-peeling position, wherein the printer is not configured to peel the media from the backing; a sensor configured to send a signal corresponding to a position of the peeler assembly; and a printer controller configured to receive the position of the peeler assembly from the sensor and configured to adjust at least one print setting in response to receiving the signal corresponding to the position of the peeler assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Richard J. Preliasco, Roy P. Lyman, David F. Beck, Craig A. Horrocks, Patrick J. Hegarty
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Patent number: 9434191Abstract: A device for printing on media disposed on a backing may include a printer with a housing including a media cover, a media cover release actuator, and a peeler assembly actuator. The media cover release actuator and the peeler assembly actuator may each be accessible for actuation by a user when the media cover is in a closed position. The media cover release actuator may be configured to release the media cover from the closed position in response to actuation by a user. The peeler assembly may at least partially be enclosed by the housing and it may be engagable between a peeling position, where the printer is configured to peel the media from the backing, and a non-peeling position, where the printer is not configured to peel the media from the backing.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: ZIH Corp.Inventors: Richard J. Preliasco, Roy P. Lyman, David F. Beck, Craig A. Horrocks, Patrick J. Hegarty
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Patent number: 9246341Abstract: Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The printer, for example, can be coupled with one or more docks and/or other accessory devices, examples of which are also discussed herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: ZIH Corp.Inventors: Michael L. Lamontagne, Hussam Eassa, David F. Beck, Scott E. Lane, Patrick J. Hegarty, Michael Cranston, Craig A. Horrocks, John Stevens, James Phillips, Kevin M. Lemoi, Gregory J. Klein, Roy P. Lyman, Matthew D. Corvese
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Publication number: 20150077498Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for a portable printer are provided. Personnel utilize features of the printer to manage products, store information on labels, and aid in shipping. A low battery shut-off feature shuts down the printer at a set battery power percentage; a battery charge control feature controls battery charging to stay within a set range of state of charge values to ensure longer battery life; a ribbon cartridge insertion feature allows for easy replacement of the ribbon cartridge; ribbon cartridge locating features lock the ribbon cartridge into place for printing; a ribbon guiding feature adjusts the ribbon during printing to reduce wrinkles; an RFID coupler mounting feature mounts and shields an RFID coupler inside the printer; a media guide locking feature fixes the media position to prevent misalignment; and a media alignment feature allows the user to properly align the media with the printhead during installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Huy Vo, Hussam E. Eassa, Michael L. Lamontagne, Brian Stormont, Gregory J. Klein, Michael E. Leclerc, Richard J. Preliasco, Roy P. Lyman, David F. Beck, Craig A. Horrocks
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Patent number: 8752922Abstract: Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The printer, for example, can be coupled with one or more docks and/or other accessory devices, examples of which are also discussed herein.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2011Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: ZIH Corp.Inventors: Michael L. Lamontagne, Hussam Eassa, David F. Beck, Scott E. Lane, Patrick J. Hegarty, Michael Cranston, Craig A. Horrocks, John Stevens, James Phillips, Kevin M. Lemoi, Gregory J. Klein, Roy P. Lyman, Matthew D. Corvese
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Patent number: 8714851Abstract: Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The circuit boards of a device can each be dedicated to different types of functionality and be installed into the device without the use of fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: ZIH Corp.Inventors: Richard J. Preliasco, Roy P. Lyman, David F. Beck, Craig A. Horrocks, Patrick J. Hegarty
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Patent number: 8342763Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for a portable printer are provided. Personnel utilize features of the printer to manage products, store information on labels, and aid in shipping. A low battery shut-off feature shuts down the printer at a set battery power percentage; a battery charge control feature controls battery charging to stay within a set range of state of charge values to ensure longer battery life; a ribbon cartridge insertion feature allows for easy replacement of the ribbon cartridge; ribbon cartridge locating features lock the ribbon cartridge into place for printing; a ribbon guiding feature adjusts the ribbon during printing to reduce wrinkles; an RFID coupler mounting feature mounts and shields an RFID coupler inside the printer; a media guide locking feature fixes the media position to prevent misalignment; and a media alignment feature allows the user to properly align the media with the printhead during installation.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2009Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: ZIH Corp.Inventors: Huy Vo, Hussam E. Eassa, Michael L. Lamontagne, Brian Stormont, Gregory J. Klein, Michael E. Leclerc, Richard J. Preliasco, Roy P. Lyman, David F. Beck, Craig A. Horrocks
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Publication number: 20110274476Abstract: Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The circuit boards of a device can each be dedicated to different types of functionality and be installed into the device without the use of fasteners.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventors: Richard J. Preliasco, Roy P. Lyman, David F. Beck, Craig A. Horrocks, Patrick J. Hegarty
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Publication number: 20090317161Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for a portable printer are provided. Personnel utilize features of the printer to manage products, store information on labels, and aid in shipping. A low battery shut-off feature shuts down the printer at a set battery power percentage; a battery charge control feature controls battery charging to stay within a set range of state of charge values to ensure longer battery life; a ribbon cartridge insertion feature allows for easy replacement of the ribbon cartridge; ribbon cartridge locating features lock the ribbon cartridge into place for printing; a ribbon guiding feature adjusts the ribbon during printing to reduce wrinkles; an RFID coupler mounting feature mounts and shields an RFID coupler inside the printer; a media guide locking feature fixes the media position to prevent misalignment; and a media alignment feature allows the user to properly align the media with the printhead during installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Huy Vo, Hussam E. Eassa, Michael L. Lamontagne, Brian Stormont, Gregory J. Klein, Michael E. Leclerc, Richard J. Preliasco, Roy P. Lyman, David F. Beck, Craig A. Horrocks