Patents by Inventor Craig Olbrich

Craig Olbrich 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).

  • Publication number: 20180201024
    Abstract: A fluid ejection device may include a discharge port, an energy generating element to discharge liquid through the discharge port, a first liquid supply on a first side of the discharge port, a second liquid supply on a second side of the discharge port opposite the first side, a first liquid flow path extending from the first liquid supply to the discharge port, a second liquid flow path extending from the second liquid supply to the discharge port and a fluid displacement actuator in the first liquid flow path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Alexander Govyadinov, Craig Olbrich, Brian M. Taff
  • Publication number: 20180186150
    Abstract: An inkjet material dispenser system includes a printhead member. According to one exemplary embodiment, the printhead member includes at least one drop ejector including an insulating stack layer and a top orifice surface defining an orifice, wherein a ratio of a diameter of the orifice to a height of the insulating stack layer (O/L ratio) is at least 1.0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Nielsen, Craig Olbrich, Richard W. Seaver, David R. Otis, JR.
  • Patent number: 9969177
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a fluid ejection device includes a die substrate having first and second fluid slots along opposite substrate sides and separated by a substrate central region. First and second internal columns of closed chambers are associated with the first and second slots, respectively, and the internal columns are separated by the central region. Fluidic channels extending across the central region fluidically couple closed chambers from the first internal column with closed chambers from the second internal column. Pump actuators in each closed chamber pump fluid through the channels from slot to slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Alexander Govyadinov, Craig Olbrich, Brian M. Taff
  • Patent number: 9944074
    Abstract: An inkjet material dispenser system includes a printhead member. According to one exemplary embodiment, the printhead member includes at least one drop ejector including an insulating stack layer and a top orifice surface defining an orifice, wherein a ratio of a diameter of the orifice to a height of the insulating stack layer (O/L ratio) is at least 1.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Nielsen, Craig A. Olbrich, Richard W. Seaver, David R. Otis
  • Publication number: 20170157945
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a fluid ejection device includes a die substrate having first and second fluid slots along opposite substrate sides and separated by a substrate central region. First and second internal columns of closed chambers are associated with the first and second slots, respectively, and the internal columns are separated by the central region. Fluidic channels extending across the central region fluidically couple closed chambers from the first internal column with closed chambers from the second internal column. Pump actuators in each closed chamber pump fluid through the channels from slot to slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Alexander Govyadinov, Craig Olbrich, Brian M. Taff
  • Patent number: 9623659
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a fluid ejection device includes a die substrate having first and second fluid slots along opposite substrate sides and separated by a substrate central region. First and second internal columns of closed chambers are associated with the first and second slots, respectively, and the internal columns are separated by the central region. Fluidic channels extending across the central region fluidically couple closed chambers from the first internal column with closed chambers from the second internal column. Pump actuators in each closed chamber pump fluid through the channels from slot to slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Alexander Govyadinov, Craig Olbrich, Brian M. Taff
  • Publication number: 20160368266
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a fluid ejection device includes a die substrate having first and second fluid slots along opposite substrate sides and separated by a substrate central region. First and second internal columns of closed chambers are associated with the first and second slots, respectively, and the internal columns are separated by the central region. Fluidic channels extending across the central region fluidically couple closed chambers from the first internal column with closed chambers from the second internal column. Pump actuators in each closed chamber pump fluid through the channels from slot to slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Alexander Govyadinov, Craig Olbrich, Brian M. Taff
  • Patent number: 9457584
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a fluid ejection device includes a die substrate having first and second fluid slots along opposite substrate sides and separated by a substrate central region. First and second internal columns of closed chambers are associated with the first and second slots, respectively, and the internal columns are separated by the central region. Fluidic channels extending across the central region fluidically couple closed chambers from the first internal column with closed chambers from the second internal column. Pump actuators in each closed chamber pump fluid through the channels from slot to slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Alexander Govyadinov, Craig Olbrich, Brian M. Taff
  • Patent number: 9352560
    Abstract: In one example, a printhead structure includes: a first layer; an array of openings in the first layer to form printing fluid ejection chambers; a second layer on the first layer; an array of orifices through the second layer, each orifice located adjacent to one of the openings in the first layer; a groove in the first layer spanning substantially a full length of the array of openings; and multiple holes through the second layer to the groove in the first layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark Sanders Taylor, Craig Olbrich, Byron K. Davis
  • Publication number: 20160107442
    Abstract: In one example, a printhead structure includes: a first layer; an array of openings in the first layer to form printing fluid ejection chambers; a second layer on the first layer; an array of orifices through the second layer, each orifice located adjacent to one of the openings in the first layer; a groove in the first layer spanning substantially a full length of the array of openings; and multiple holes through the second layer to the groove in the first layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark Sanders Taylor, Craig Olbrich, Byron K. Davis
  • Publication number: 20160082745
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a fluid ejection device includes a die substrate having first and second fluid slots along opposite substrate sides and separated by a substrate central region. First and second internal columns of closed chambers are associated with the first and second slots, respectively, and the internal columns are separated by the central region. Fluidic channels extending across the central region fluidically couple closed chambers from the first internal column with closed chambers from the second internal column. Pump actuators in each closed chamber pump fluid through the channels from slot to slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Alexander Govyadinov, Craig Olbrich, Brian M. Taff
  • Patent number: 9211721
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a fluid ejection device includes a die substrate having first and second fluid slots along opposite substrate sides and separated by a substrate central region. First and second internal columns of closed chambers are associated with the first and second slots, respectively, and the internal columns are separated by the central region. Fluidic channels extending across the central region fluidically couple closed chambers from the first internal column with closed chambers from the second internal column. Pump actuators in each closed chamber pump fluid through the channels from slot to slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Alexander Govyadinov, Craig Olbrich, Brian M Taff
  • Publication number: 20140362143
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a fluid ejection device includes a die substrate having first and second fluid slots along opposite substrate sides and separated by a substrate central region. First and second internal columns of closed chambers are associated with the first and second slots, respectively, and the internal columns are separated by the central region. Fluidic channels extending across the central region fluidically couple closed chambers from the first internal column with closed chambers from the second internal column. Pump actuators in each closed chamber pump fluid through the channels from slot to slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Alexander Govyadinov, Craig Olbrich, Brian M. Taff
  • Patent number: 8454127
    Abstract: A printhead includes a chamber layer and at least two orifice layers. A first orifice layer is disposed on the chamber layer, and a second orifice layer is disposed on the first orifice layer. The second orifice layer has at least one counterbore formed therein. A first nozzle is formed through both orifice layers and produces droplets of a first drop weight. A second nozzle is formed through the first orifice layer, coincident with the counterbore, and produces droplets of a second drop weight that is different than the first drop weight. In one embodiment, the printhead is used in a stand-alone fluid-dispensing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Nielsen, Craig A. Olbrich
  • Patent number: 8096643
    Abstract: A fluid ejection device includes a fluid chamber, a resistor formed within the fluid chamber, and an orifice communicated with the fluid chamber, wherein the fluid ejection device is adapted to eject drops of a non-aqueous fluid, and wherein a ratio of a square root of an area of the resistor to a diameter of the orifice is in a range of approximately 1.75 to approximately 2.25.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Craig A. Olbrich, Jeffrey A. Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20110157279
    Abstract: A printhead includes a chamber layer and at least two orifice layers. A first orifice layer is disposed on the chamber layer, and a second orifice layer is disposed on the first orifice layer. The second orifice layer has at least one counterbore formed therein. A first nozzle is formed through both orifice layers and produces droplets of a first drop weight. A second nozzle is formed through the first orifice layer, coincident with the counterbore, and produces droplets of a second drop weight that is different than the first drop weight. In one embodiment, the printhead is used in a stand-alone fluid-dispensing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Nielsen, Craig A. Olbrich
  • Patent number: 7918366
    Abstract: A printhead includes a chamber layer and at least two orifice layers. A first orifice layer is disposed on the chamber layer, and a second orifice layer is disposed on the first orifice layer. The second orifice layer has at least one counterbore formed therein. A first nozzle is formed through both orifice layers and produces droplets of a first drop weight. A second nozzle is formed through the first orifice layer, coincident with the counterbore, and produces droplets of a second drop weight that is different than the first drop weight. In one embodiment, the printhead is used in a stand-alone fluid-dispensing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Nielsen, Craig A. Olbrich
  • Publication number: 20090096839
    Abstract: A fluid ejection device includes a fluid chamber, a resistor formed within the fluid chamber, and an orifice communicated with the fluid chamber, wherein the fluid ejection device is adapted to eject drops of a non-aqueous fluid, and wherein a ratio of a square root of an area of the resistor to a diameter of the orifice is in a range of approximately 1.75 to approximately 2.25.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: CRAIG A. OLBRICH, JEFFREY A. NIELSEN
  • Patent number: 7420540
    Abstract: A system for a computing device of one embodiment of the invention is disclosed that includes an image-capturing mechanism and a controller. The image-capturing mechanism is capable of capturing images. Each image includes at least one corner of a display communicatively coupled to the computing device. The controller is to determine at least one of positioning and relative movement for a graphical-user interface element displayed on the display, based on the images captured by the image-capturing mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Inventor: Craig A. Olbrich
  • Publication number: 20080131977
    Abstract: A lateral flow device, and related systems and methods is disclosed. A method of building a lateral flow immunoassay device includes dispensing, via a fluid ejection device, a flow-inducing substance to form a flow membrane, and dispensing, via the fluid ejection device, a measured volume of biosubstances from an array of biosubstances to form a sample module, a tagging module, a reaction module, and a waste module on the membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Sarah Rosenstein, Craig A. Olbrich, John S. Dunfield, Lauren Renee Henry, Christle Lee Dudenhoefer